One of the first things I read this morning was a quote posted by a PR colleage I follow on Twitter. It's from pastor Joel Osteen, who said, "You will never change what you tolerate." I thought this quote was quite fitting for my New Year's Day message for 2010.
This idea got me thinking about another favorite teacher of mine, Brother Donald McGrath, who taught me algebra, geometry and advanced math in high school. Being a writer and more of a right-brain type, I was always challenged by math and science, but somehow this 70-year-old man helped me to "get it" and be successful in these challenging subjects. One of his famous quotes that I think will be etched in my brain forever was, "To try is to succeed." This was always his response when a student would say "But I'm trying" as an excuse for not getting it. Brother Donald would not accept mediocrity and he did not allow us to give up.
As we begin a new year and a new decade, I am encouraged with the idea of new beginnings, and would like to share some ideas that will challenge all of us to become more successful in 2010.
1. Do not accept mediocrity. You are better than that.
2. To try is to succeed. If you have not succeeded yet, then you haven't tried enough. Try one more time.
3. Stop complaining. It gets you nowhere and only brings you and those around you down.
4. Be grateful for what you have. A rich person is not one who has many things, but is grateful for what he or she has.
5. Never stop dreaming and follow your heart. God speaks to our hearts, so listen, and say yes to what He is asking you to do.
6. Surround yourself with the right people, and do not allow yourself to be brought down by the wrong people.
7. Say thank you more often and be helpful to others, even when you don't feel like it.
8. Love the people in your life, even when they don't deserve it.
9. Take time to take care of yourself. Eat right, exercise, and get enough sleep.
10. Pray often. A great relationship with God brings you to great relationships with people.
My best to all of you in 2010. May this be a year and decade of greatness and success for all of us!
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