Category Archives: doing

There are no menial jobs, only menial attitudes.

Posted on 25 April 2013 by philosiblog

There are no menial jobs, only menial attitudes. – William J. Brennan, Jr. What does that mean? Have you ever thought, or heard someone say, that a job is beneath them? It could be cleaning an icky mess, or some other … Continue reading →

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Great minds have purposes; others have wishes.

Posted on 3 April 2013 by philosiblog

Great minds have purposes; others have wishes. – Washington Irving What does that mean? This is another Twitter-friendly quote. A slightly longer version of the quote goes like this: “Great minds have purpose, others have wishes. Little minds are tamed and subdued … Continue reading →

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If thou art a man, admire those who attempt great things, even though they fail.

Posted on 23 March 2013 by philosiblog

If thou art a man, admire those who attempt great things, even though they fail. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is about the human spirit, and how support from strangers can make a difference. It asks us to … Continue reading →

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To change and to improve are two different things.

Posted on 12 March 2013 by philosiblog

To change and to improve are two different things. – German Proverb What does that mean? There are many important distinctions in life, and this is one of the more important ones. Being dissatisfied with something or some aspect of … Continue reading →

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The difficulty, the ordeal, is to start.

Posted on 31 January 2013 by philosiblog

The difficulty, the ordeal, is to start. – Zane Grey What does that mean? The author of today’s quote was also the author of more than 90 books, so I would dare say he knows of which he speaks. The thought … Continue reading →

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If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting for the rest of our lives, let’s go.

Posted on 25 January 2013 by philosiblog

If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting for the rest of our lives, let’s go. – Lemony Snicket, nom de plume of Daniel Handler, from ‘The Ersatz Elevator’ What does that mean? This is the eternal question. When do … Continue reading →

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I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.

Posted on 21 December 2012 by philosiblog

I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it. – Pablo Picasso What does that mean? Well, that makes perfect sense, doesn’t it? If you don’t know how to do something … Continue reading →

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Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment.

Posted on 4 December 2012 by philosiblog

Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment. – Thomas Carlyle What does that mean? This quote explains my dislike of the “everyone’s a winner” mentality in a nutshell. Yes, it has it’s place for the kinder-gardeners, but at some point, kids have … Continue reading →

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There are two kinds of people, those who do the work and those who take the credit.

Posted on 19 November 2012 by philosiblog

There are two kinds of people, those who do the work and those who take the credit. – Indira Gandhi What does that mean? As is so often the case, this is a longer quote, shortened for use on Twitter. “My grandfather … Continue reading →

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Some people dream of great accomplishments, while others stay awake and do them. – Unknown

Posted on 9 November 2012 by philosiblog

Some people dream of great accomplishments, while others stay awake and do them. – Unknown What does that mean? This quote reminds us that it takes effort to accomplish anything. Dreaming is a fun pastime. It is a place for … Continue reading →

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If you’re not in the parade, you watch the parade. That’s life.

Posted on 18 October 2012 by philosiblog

If you’re not in the parade, you watch the parade. That’s life. – Mike Ditka What does that mean? You’re either a participant, or you are an observer. You’re part of the solution, or you’re part of the precipitate. You … Continue reading →

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Courage is doing what you are afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you are scared.

Posted on 8 October 2012 by philosiblog

Courage is doing what you are afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you are scared. – Eddie Rickenbacker What does that mean? Think about it. At one point in time, you were probably a little scared of riding … Continue reading →

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Life has no remote. Get up and change yourself.

Posted on 16 August 2012 by philosiblog

Life has no remote. Get up and change yourself. – Unknown What does that mean? This is a fun quote, especially since I’m old enough to have been the remote control for the TV back in the old days. Dad … Continue reading →

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For changes to be of any true value, they’ve got to be lasting and consistent.

Posted on 13 July 2012 by philosiblog

For changes to be of any true value, they’ve got to be lasting and consistent. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This quote puts none too fine a point on it. To actually get a useful, valuable, and permanent change, … Continue reading →

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The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.

Posted on 22 June 2012 by philosiblog

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. – Walt Disney What does that mean? Well, as far as I can tell, you can talk about something or you can do something about it. All the while … Continue reading →

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