Tag Archives: persistence and writing

Encouraging Promise

Posted on May 22, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“It resists definition yet can be instantly recognized. It comes in many varieties, yet follows certain unchanging laws. It brings rich rewards, yet is not really a goal or a destination but rather a process, a journey. We call this … Continue reading →

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Brighter Future

Posted on May 11, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“As I concentrate on each word of this thought, ‘now’ slips into the past. My past, then, is nothing more than a history of how I dealt with the irretrievable ‘now.’ So if yesterday is history, tomorrow is a prediction. … Continue reading →

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“Appreciate Yourself”

Posted on May 8, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.” Sir Edmund Hillary “Appreciate yourself and honor your soul.” Yogi teabag tag A little known fact: Lord Nelson, England’s most famous naval hero, suffered from bouts of seasickness his entire life. … Continue reading →

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Breaking Through

Posted on May 5, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful will win.” “The reason sport is attractive to many of the general public is that it’s filled with reversals. What you think may happen doesn’t happen. A champion … Continue reading →

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Start Running!

Posted on May 2, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“Anyone can become a champion through hard work, a consistent BIG effort, and having achievable dreams.” Tom Fleming, legendary runner Tom Fleming, widely admired as one of world’s best marathoners, recently passed away while doing one of the things he … Continue reading →

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Step Up

Posted on May 1, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

A story: Once upon a time, a young donkey looked at his grandpa and said, “How do I grow up to be just like you?” “Oh, that’s simple,” the grandpa replied. “All you have to do is to remember to … Continue reading →

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“Only Underestimators”

Posted on April 26, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“In life, there are no overachievers, only underestimators.”  Rich Ruffalo,  Olympic athlete A story from Nancy Stokes Milnes, wife of the world-famous baritone, Sherrill Milnes, as told to The New York Opera Newsletter: “Once Sherrill and I were having dinner … Continue reading →

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Reaching Higher

Posted on April 25, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done.”     Thomas Jefferson There’ so much to ponder — and act upon — here! So often, We’re willing and eager when it comes to … Continue reading →

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Hastening Slowly

Posted on April 13, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“Genius is nothing but a greater aptitude for patience.” Benjamin Franklin Ben must have been reading my mind. Right now I’m wrapping up a project and I’m very tempted to rush through to the end of it. I’ve set a … Continue reading →

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Your Hero

Posted on April 10, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“Success rests with having the courage and endurance and above all the will to become the person you are, however peculiar that may be. Then you will be able to say, ‘I have found my hero and he is me.’” … Continue reading →

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