Tag Archives: persistence and writing

Arthur Advises

Posted on February 28, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”   Arthur Ashe When I saw these words chalked on a board outside The Local, a neighborhood coffee cafe, they instantly lifted my spirits. What a simple strategy! It … Continue reading →

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Commitment Courage

Posted on February 26, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“The relationship between commitment and doubt is by no means an antagonistic one. Commitment is healthiest when it is not without doubt, but in spite of doubt.” Rollo May When I read these words, they cast a warm glow over … Continue reading →

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Golden Grit

Posted on February 19, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“Gold medals are not made of gold. They’re made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts.”   Dan Gable “A lifetime of training for just 10 seconds.”   Jesse Owens Watching the winter Olympics for the past week has been … Continue reading →

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Rodin Rocks

Posted on February 13, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Creative energy in any field is a gift we can learn from. Consider this story: Auguste Rodin was approaching the height of career success when he was awarded a huge commission: to create a statue of Honore de Balzac, a … Continue reading →

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Abe Advises

Posted on February 12, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Yes, it’s Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. Happy birthday, Abe! When I was a kid, it used to be a national holiday. And now it isn’t. Why not? Mmmm… But what I really want to talk about is setbacks. We’ve all had … Continue reading →

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Every Day

Posted on December 29, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“Every day is another opportunity to start again and to be better.”                                   Misty Copeland, author and principal ballerina If anyone knows about the grit and determination it takes to succeed, it’s Misty Copeland (see Misty Motivates). She’s achieved the height … Continue reading →

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Practice Pays

Posted on December 21, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

Pablo Casals is a wonder: a joyful musician and a wise soul (see Marvelous You) — and here’s a story worth sharing about him: The famous cellist was to be interviewed in his studio by a young reporter. Pablo kept … Continue reading →

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Only Begin

Posted on December 13, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.”   Walter Bagehot, journalist and economist “When we line up all the facts we think are against us, the facts can stop us before we start. Whatever we … Continue reading →

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Absolutely Anything

Posted on December 5, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“I have always felt that the moment when you first wake up in the morning is the most wonderful of the twenty-four hours. No matter how weary or dreary you may feel, you possess the certainty that, during the day … Continue reading →

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Like Champions

Posted on November 6, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.’”    Muhammad Ali Training to be a world-class boxer must be tougher than we can imagine. And yet, … Continue reading →

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