Tag Archives: perseverance and writing

Best Prize

Posted on January 15, 2021 by karinwritesdangerously

“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”   Theodore Roosevelt How true these words are, aren’t they? Can there be anything more satisfying than working hard at something … Continue reading →

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Disraeli Delivers

Posted on November 21, 2019 by karinwritesdangerously

Please help KWD grow by sharing: https://karinwritesdangerously.com/ “The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches, but to reveal to him his own.”   Benjamin Disraeli Since today is his birthday, I was inspired to … Continue reading →

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Your Magic

Posted on March 15, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“It’s a question that doesn’t have an answer. We, and I think I’m speaking for may writers, don’t know what it is that sometimes comes to make our books come alive. All we can do is write dutifully and day … Continue reading →

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Keep Swinging

Posted on December 4, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“Life is not a spelling bee, where no matter how many words you have gotten right, if you make one mistake you are disqualified. Life is more like a baseball season, where even the best team loses one-third of its … Continue reading →

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“Very Best”

Posted on July 14, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” Steve Prefontaine During World War II, Winston Churchill kept a framed quotation from Abraham Lincoln in his office where he saw it every day: “I do the very … Continue reading →

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Don’t Stop

Posted on February 8, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

From Willie Jolley’s success guide, A Setback is a Setup for a Comeback: “You failed many times, although you may not remember. The first time you tried to walk, you fell down. The first time you tried to talk, you … Continue reading →

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Turnaround Takeaways

Posted on February 7, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.”  T.S. Eliot A huge fan of inspiring turnarounds, though not of football, I did end up watching Super Bowl 2017 and witnessed an … Continue reading →

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Amos Advises

Posted on February 2, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“Don’t waste your time worrying. Worry is not preparation. Analyze the situation and focus on solutions. There is always an answer.” Wally Amos, Famous Amos Cookies Wally Amos is often hailed as the father of the gourmet cookie industry. But … Continue reading →

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On Fire!

Posted on July 25, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“He was showing that nothing will  come between him and the Tour.”   Sports pro describing Chris Froome The 2016 Tour de France raced into Paris after 20 days of tough, treacherous racing. What a thrilling ride! Close to 200 … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons

Posted on February 17, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

These “10 Rules for Being Human” were reportedly found on a refrigerator in Toronto. The author is unknown. They came to me via Dr. Rob Gilbert’s wonderful Success Hotline (973.743.4690) — and I thought I’d share them with you for … Continue reading →

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