Tag Archives: perseverence and pluck

“Dream Big”

Posted on July 30, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“Kids … just dream big. People tell you it can’t be done, but you believe in yourself and you work hard, keep going … and anything is possible.” Geraint Thomas, Winner of the 2018 Tour de France Wow, what a … Continue reading →

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“Competitive Enthusiasm”

Posted on July 24, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“I’ve always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. I don’t do things half-heartedly. Because I know if I do, then I can expect half-hearted results. ”                  Michael Jordan Known for his … Continue reading →

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Keep Walking

Posted on November 20, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“Keep adding, keep walking, keep advancing: do not stop, do not turn back, do not turn from the straight road.”   Saint Augustine Saint Augustine knew more than his share of the perils of meandering and of the crooked path, so … Continue reading →

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Getting Stronger

Posted on November 2, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“The world is the great gymnasium where we come to make ourselves strong.” Swami Vivekananda What an inspired metaphor! It’s so clear, yet so relaxed: We’re all here to work out, learn, play, and grow stronger. This description seems especially … Continue reading →

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“Labour Unrest”

Posted on August 30, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“There are two kinds of discontent in this world: the discontent that works and the discontent that wrings its hands. The first gets what it wants, and the second loses what it had. There is no cure for the first … Continue reading →

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Our “Yes!”

Posted on February 27, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar “It’s not whether you get knocked down. It’s whether you get up again.” Vince Lombardi Determination — “a fixed purpose or intention” … Continue reading →

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“Extraordinary Perseverance”

Posted on February 21, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“With ordinary talent and extraordinary perseverance, all things are attainable.” Thomas E. Buxton OK, I just wrote a really great post and it disappeared on me. I meant to copy it and it just vanished into cyberspace. Now I could … Continue reading →

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Just Believe

Posted on September 11, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” “You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it’s better to listen to what it has to say.” The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho Here’s … Continue reading →

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Simple Strategy

Posted on August 29, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“What do you think about when you strike out?” “I’m thinking about the next home run.” Babe Ruth A Babe Ruth story: It’s the summer of 1927, on a beautiful afternoon at Philly stadium is packed with more than thirty … Continue reading →

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Dance On

Posted on May 25, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

For some reason I tuned in tonight for the grand finale of Dancing with the Stars. What an inspiring show it turned out to be! After 12 weeks of routines, the last three couples still standing were strutting their stuff … Continue reading →

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