- 0. COVER PAGE
- 1. DAVE'S DAILY NEWS...
- 1.5 DAVE WILLERT & DOUG KUHL
- 2. A LITERARY HISTORY OF THE DIMENSIONS NOVELS
- 3. WHAT'S UP WITH DAVE?
- 4. THE UNWRITTEN RULES OF COMPETITIVE SHOW CHOIR
- 5. RUTH JANE WILLERT (1922-2018) MY WONDERFUL, MUSICAL MOM!
- 5.1 TELLING A STORY
- 5.2 DAVE'S COLLECTED QUOTES AND SAYINGS
- 6. PENGELUM! STARRING DAVE WILLERT & STEPHEN MEDLEY 1968-1976
- 7. TEACHING CHORAL MUSIC TIPS
- 8. DAVE'S MISCELLANEOUS PHOTOS
- 9. IN A PERFECT WORLD...
- 10. IT'S A NEW DAWN, IT'S NEW DAY, IT'S A NEW LIFE!
- 11. DAMAR PRODUCTIONS- DAVE & MARGARET MUSIC CO.
- 12. MY MEMORIES OLD AND NEW...
- 13. NORCO HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR 1977-79 BLOG
- 14. NOGALES HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR 1979-98 BLOG
- 15. MEMORIES OF NOGALES HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR 1979-1998
- 16. DIAMOND BAR HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR 1998-2005 BLOG
- 17. MEMORIES OF DIAMOND BAR HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR 1998-2005
- 18. BREA OLINDA HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR 2005-PRESENT BLOG
- 19. BREA OLINDA HIGH SCHOOL SHOW CHOIRS HALL OF FAME 2006-2010
- 19.1 BREA OLINDA HIGH SCHOOL PHOTOS
- 20. STEVE MEDLEY: HIS MUSIC WILL PLAY FOREVER!
- 21. LIVING LAUGHING!
- 22. WE'LL ALL MISS BORDERS...
- 23. DAVE'S MUSICAL HISTORY WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM HIS FRIENDS
- 24. DAVE'S "WHATEVER" PAGE...
- 25. I CAN IMAGINE MANY THINGS...
- 26. REMEMBERING WALT DISNEY
- 27. EMILY HAAGER...A REMEMBRANCE
- 28. REMEMBERING ALLISON PAIGE PURDOM WITH LOVE
- 29. IN MEMORY OF DON CLOUD
DAVE'S COLLECTED
QUOTES AND SAYINGS
(continually updated)
"Be sure that you are measuring your success by those things which you deem to be most important, paying no attention to fame or fortune, if those are not the categories that drive you."
"When you have a gift or talent, and your life ends, your greatest regret could be... to never have fully used it."
"Stress is an unnecessary side effect of frustration, which ravages the mind and body. Why not learn to live without it?"
"Actually believing that you are, in many ways, the master of your own life... is required to actually make it so."
"In time, everything old is new again. It's all about the packaging!"
"Being a good conversationalist lies more in knowing what interests your fellow conversationalists have and less in simply sharing your opinions."
"If you are loved, doing what you want to do and handling the unexpected dramas... don't you think life is actually kinda fun?"
"The best thing about a good friendship is not only the happy memories... but also the comfort in knowing there will be plenty more!"
"My definition of a wasted day is one without purpose. My definition of a wasted life... is the same."
"Over the long haul, maintaining a winning attitude and a fighting spirit are far more important than natural talent on the road to success, as long as you never give up... no matter how long it takes!"
"Ignore the naysayers! It's so important to be proud of your own achievements. It's not being stuck-up... it's being confident!"
"If what you do doesn't matter to you, then it's hard to believe that it will matter to anyone else, either!"
"I always imagine that I am a young, talented, good looking guy... until I look in the mirror... and then I KNOW I am!"
"Creating solutions to problems is a lot more fun than dwelling on them!"
When you have a gift or talent, and your life ends, your greatest regret could be... to never have fully used it. 🤫
"Money is at its best when it's used to help others."
"Being yourself and holding firm to your core beliefs won't necessarily make you popular... but who cares!"
"The world is simultaneously beautiful and ugly. It's up to us, individually, to determine which part we will spend our lives contributing to."
"We can overcome losing just about everything... except our hope!"
"Never settle for the minimum accomplishment when you know you can reach your goal, even if it's all that's required of you! Greater effort always makes greater rewards possible!"
"When you feel a strong desire to do something creative, that's your heart calling, and you had better do it!"
"Not succeeding at something is no shame... but not trying something we really want to... is!"
"Sometimes the key to a happier life is not changing yourself, but
just putting more effort into BEING yourself."
"If a friendship is true, you will still have it years later, regardless of how far apart you live or how often you see each other."
"Never underestimate the lifelong value of love!"
"Whether we realize it or not, each of us affects people every day by what we say, write and do. Whoa! Such a responsibility!"
"It's easy to dwell on what is going wrong in your life... but it's much more fun to find a bit of happiness in every situation!"
"A great friendship is like a great memory. No matter how much time has passed since you last revisited it... It's still great!"
"Try to achieve at least one special thing each day... and you will have 365 wonderful memories at the end of the year!"
"Whatever your heart finds to do... do it with all your might!"
(Ecclesiastes 9:10)
"Keeping our hearts and minds focused on solving the greatest challenges in our lives... always brings us hope!"
"It doesn't matter how young or old you are, or your personal situation. A day is only 24 hours long for everyone. Don't waste it!"
"You will always feel better about your decisions... when you dare to think for yourself!"
"Now is the time to begin achieving that dream, no matter how big or small. Luckily, we have our entire lives to complete it!"
"Be creative! It's easier to personally create an exiting adventure for yourself... than to wait for one to fall into your lap!"
"If you have a close group of family or friends... celebrate, by letting them know just how much you appreciate them!"
"One of the most effective ways to learn... is through our own successes and failures!"
"Taking responsibility for yourself and your future... is the best way to reach your dreams."
"A person's life is never without problems, for a reason. Solving them... is how we grow wiser."
"God works in mysterious ways... and sometimes it's not the way we'd planned."
"Although success seems to be measured in monetary terms these days... I measure it in happiness!"
"A person's happiness is not dependent upon what they have or don't have... but rather by what they DO with it!"
"The greatest compliment you can give a person... is your respect."
"Kindness should be more than an occasional nicety... It should be a way of life!"
"As a rule, do what you'll say you'll do, even when it's inconvenient. It builds trust!"
"Don't allow a problem to be your worst nightmare... Let the solution be your greatest achievement!"
"For me, nothing enlivens the soul like singing together in harmony!"
"I find that embracing the idea that everyone who does not see things as I do, is not necessarily wrong... greatly increases my circle of friends."
(Abraham Lincoln)
"Everything we think, do and experience, becomes the story of our lives. If we want a more satisfying story... we've got to write it ourselves!"
"Like the cars, computers, televisions, phones and utilities we use... it's easy to take our friends and family for granted. Don't forget to appreciate them with kind words and a smile every time you see them!"
"Rudeness can be forgiven and forgotten...but kindness never fades."
"Value every great friendship as if it will last a lifetime... and then it will!"
"Happy memories are always there to pick us up on a tough day. The key is... to use them!"
"Skills don't happen overnight. A little practice every day... will go a long way!"
"When you feel useless or invisible in the world, remember... You are important! You are probably inspiring a number of people in one way or another, every day. Just because they don't tell you... doesn't mean it's not happening."
"Never stop running the race!"
"I believe in Santa Claus, no matter how many people logically explain to me why he doesn't exist. It's a lot more fun that way."
"Feeling good about our days, begins and ends with how we fill them."
"Sometimes the best decisions are not the most popular ones or the easiest."
"Make whatever you do every day... worth remembering."
"On all matters... don't follow the crowd... follow your heart!"
"Considering a new idea is like shopping for a new car. You never really know what you have until
you've given it a test drive."
"When we feel lost... perhaps we have taken our eyes off what is most important."
"Hoping is good, but doing is better."
"Life is full of wonderful people... who sometimes disagree."
"If God had wanted people to all think the same, he wouldn't have given us free will."
"Don't be afraid to be who you are!"
"Just because something is the way it is... doesn't necessarily make it right!"
"Appreciate the achievements of others, as well as your own... You'll celebrate more!"
"Regardless of what happened yesterday, today begins with a clean slate!"
"If you truly care about others, they are much more likely to care about you."
"Some goals won't succeed until we are willing to accept a few failed attempts."
"Beauty varies by interpretation. Integrity does not."
"If you don't see hope and opportunity in your life every morning... then you aren't looking hard enough!"
"No matter what it is we do well... we can always learn to do it better!"
"Make sure that if you are always busy, you're busy doing the things you want to do!"
"When you want to help someone, try to make them feel empowered... Not entitled! "
"When we begin depending on ourselves to get things done... we do!"
"Sometimes you will appreciate tomorrow... that you did not speak your mind today."
"When you commit to something, never give it less that what is absolutely necessary, regardless of how little is required of you."
"For where your treasure is, your heart will be there also."
(Matthew 6:21)
"Creativity is intelligence having fun!"
(Albert Einstein)
"Each of us is like a beautifully wrapped gift being opened slowly and patiently. But don't worry... The best is yet to come!"
"Don't ever forget that growing up is a lifelong endeavor."
"Sometimes, when you're feeling overcome with stress............ Stop what you're doing and relax. Dare to be ordinary for a while!"
"The world is filled with hate and negativity capable of sucking away all of your joy, if you let it. But happily, in the world's crevices, you will always find the love and encouragement to go on being a positive person if you seek it."
"Don't merely wait for events to react to in your life, help make wonderful things happen today!"
"What you were yesterday or you are today, does not need to be you tomorrow if you don't want it to be."
"Until you begin sharing yourself with others, you will spend your life trapped in a lonely cocoon of your own making."
"Sometimes your dreams make more sense than the reality you live in.”
"The difference between succeeding or failing at most things is dependent upon how deeply rooted your faith is."
"The wonderful thing about doing something nice for someone is that it not only feels great to the recipient and to the giver, but to everyone else who sees it or hears about it afterwards. A good deed is truly the gift that keeps on giving!"
"While working, the best way to help yourself overcome a mental block is to help someone else achieve the very same goal."
"Always be aware of the mood you emit to others. Too much negativity is a sure way to find yourself alone."
"Pizzazz is the perfect alignment of focus and sheer will."
"Friendship is born out of finding things in common and wanting to spend time together. It grows into caring about one another. If cultivated correctly, there is no expiration date."
"There are times in life when each of us needs a hug!"
"I dreamed last night that I had a conversation with a baby. This baby told me that as it grew up there were three things I must do. 1. Respect its dignity at all times. 2. Teach it to love and to be loved. 3. Forgive it for everything it thinks, does and says during the worst parts of the teenage years. Apparently, that covered everything!"
"Sometimes it feels very good to simply start all over."
"If we were all meant to be the center of attention, there would be no one left to adore us."
"Sometimes I like to close my eyes and clear my mind of all the anxieties that I have accumulated throughout my life. When I open my eyes again, only then do I see the goodness and the beauty of the world once again."
"Truth paints in vibrant colors that lying can only poorly imitate."
"As an adult, never allow others to make your important life decisions for you. If you do, remember, this may be a recipe for regret."
"We are what we are. If you are not happy with your physical or mental limitations or your general appearance... join the club. Try to spend more time doing things you like with others and less time being depressed and obsessed with yourself. You will be a lot happier."
"There is always something to smile about in your life no matter how bad it seems. Focus on the positive."
"Each of us goes through life as a giver and a receiver. If you enjoy giving more than receiving, then you are probably destined for a full and happy life. If you enjoy receiving more than giving, then you may be a little too lazy or self-centered. But if you enjoy both giving and receiving equally, then I am happy to inform you, Christmas is less than 4 months away!"
"If you believe something is possible with all your heart, it doesn't necessarily guarantee it will happen. But it does guarantee a very positive attitude and driving work ethic. And you know what? Sometimes that is enough to trump the odds against you."
"Well-meaning smiles and hugs are nourishment for the soul."
"Don't seek others approval for everything you do. Trust yourself."
"A person needs to know when their life has gone off track. They must also know that it's never too late to fix it."
"It's too bad that the world cannot be run solely on good-hearted laughter and smiles. But those are things everyone has the ability to do, and there's no doubt... it helps!"
"Everything and everyone on Earth grows older. And it doesn't have to be depressing in the later years. That's why we have birthday parties."
“A positive man believes he can do anything. A motivated man... knows."
"Many wonderful things happen in our lives every day if we only look."
"When it strikes you how fast time is moving, don't regret what you have not accomplished, rather look forward to those things you will.
"75% of how good you feel about your day hinges on your attitude. It's your ability to find the silver lining in unwanted events that defines you as a positive person."
"Even when others laugh at them, always hold tight to your dreams. Your dreams define you like nothing else."
"Never fear your future because to a great extent, it's your decisions that create it."
"Everyone has dreams. To follow them is what life is all about. To quit following them is GAME OVER."
"The members of a truly exceptional group always share the same core beliefs and are motivated to succeed. Self-centered goals have no place here."
"Accomplish what you can, given your limitations and then just for fun, challenge yourself and defy them."
"It's never too late to be happy." :)
"Don't settle for your best... make it Wow!"
"There is no outside cure for a lack of effort."
"When it finally comes time to perform, let us hold nothing back!"
"Our talents are our paint brushes and time, our easel. It's completely up to us how we paint our life's portrait."
"Getting started on a project has never been difficult for me. It's the finishing it that has the problems."
"The act of always doing your best is often a lonely road due to people around you settling for less. But it's worth it."
"To have real passion for what you do is rare. But that passion, when seen by others, is sure to inspire them. So wake up the world with your passion for living! Who knows? It might catch on."
“Pay attention to what's going on around you. You might miss something."
"It's always someone else who recognizes that you have stopped trying and have settled for less than your ability. You might want to listen to them."
"The true test of greatness is if you can live forever in the minds of people for your timeless contributions.........like Mozart and Gershwin have done with their music."
"Those with the most vivid imaginations are capable of creating sheer magic!"
"When things aren't working out as you planned it's time to get a new plan."
"Winning should not begin as your ultimate goal. Sometimes you have to lose first in order to learn to give your best. Learning to win consistently is a process involving much more than simply having a desire.”
"Take what you have and excel!" :)
"When you don't believe you can succeed... you can't."
"Success finds a way. Failure finds an excuse."
"Never be afraid to be yourself unless you're wanted by the law."
"In show business there is a fine line between showing off and confidently strutting your stuff. You are only showing off if your main goal for performing is to glorify yourself instead of the art."
"In the game of humanity, success should not be measured by how much other people like you, but by how much you care about other people."
"The ability to make good friends is better than the ability to make lots of money. Of course both abilities would be nice."
"It is through our deeds, not our words, that we discover who we really are."
"To more honestly get to know somebody, look first at what they are, instead of what they are not."
"An overachiever is someone who approaches achievement as though their time is limited, and they've got to hurry."
"A person of integrity, when faced with a difficult personal decision, does what he or she feels is right, whether anyone agrees with them or not. It is these people who are most memorable and inspiring in the long run."
"Be who you are, not who someone says you are supposed to be. You'll have fewer regrets that way."
"Life is an arena that changes daily, whether you want it to or not. You can't ignore change and you can't control it, so try your best to find the bright side, no matter how small. Complaining only makes things worse."
"The true strength of a team is determined by its cohesiveness and its determination, not its talent."
"Our lives are pieced together by a long series of personal decisions bringing both fruitful and regrettable results. To dwell on these results is folly. Their time is past. Learn from them and move on."
"It's wonderful how regardless of the severity of the situation, it does not have to break you. Life truly does get better for those who believe."
"True learning involves alert participation."
"Everyone has a choice. Accept yourself as you are or work on those things you don't like. Those who don't bother to make a choice are actually choosing the former. Perhaps that's why so many people settle for the way things are?"
"It's amazing how much can be achieved when you begin with a positive attitude, a smile and determination."
"When it comes right down to it, over time, attitude and effort almost always trumps natural talent."
"Disagreements and vastly different personality traits make it virtually impossible to be friends with everyone unless both sides agree to accept each others differences. However, If this were generally true, lawyers would be pretty much out of business."
"Happy memories are like diamonds... yes, they are beautiful, but more importantly, they are unbreakable."
"My greatest flaw is believing that others care about my passions as much as I do. My greatest strength is continuing to believe that."
"An undertaking entered into with negative feelings or a mean spirit can in no way have a positive outcome. The trick is to know the good and the bad of what you are getting into, before you begin, but once you start, leave all negative thoughts behind and focus solely on achieving the positive."
"Taking is easy. Learn to be a giver."
If a friendship is true, you will still have it, years later, regardless of how far apart you live or how often you see each other. ❤️
"If what you do doesn't matter to you, then it's hard to believe that it will matter to anyone else, either!"
"I always imagine that I am a young, talented, good looking guy... until I look in the mirror... and then I KNOW I am!"
"Creating solutions to problems is a lot more fun than dwelling on them!"
When you have a gift or talent, and your life ends, your greatest regret could be... to never have fully used it. 🤫
"Money is at its best when it's used to help others."
"Being yourself and holding firm to your core beliefs won't necessarily make you popular... but who cares!"
"The world is simultaneously beautiful and ugly. It's up to us, individually, to determine which part we will spend our lives contributing to."
"We can overcome losing just about everything... except our hope!"
"Never settle for the minimum accomplishment when you know you can reach your goal, even if it's all that's required of you! Greater effort always makes greater rewards possible!"
"When you feel a strong desire to do something creative, that's your heart calling, and you had better do it!"
"Not succeeding at something is no shame... but not trying something we really want to... is!"
"Sometimes the key to a happier life is not changing yourself, but
just putting more effort into BEING yourself."
"If a friendship is true, you will still have it years later, regardless of how far apart you live or how often you see each other."
"Never underestimate the lifelong value of love!"
"Whether we realize it or not, each of us affects people every day by what we say, write and do. Whoa! Such a responsibility!"
"It's easy to dwell on what is going wrong in your life... but it's much more fun to find a bit of happiness in every situation!"
"A great friendship is like a great memory. No matter how much time has passed since you last revisited it... It's still great!"
"Try to achieve at least one special thing each day... and you will have 365 wonderful memories at the end of the year!"
"Whatever your heart finds to do... do it with all your might!"
(Ecclesiastes 9:10)
"Keeping our hearts and minds focused on solving the greatest challenges in our lives... always brings us hope!"
"It doesn't matter how young or old you are, or your personal situation. A day is only 24 hours long for everyone. Don't waste it!"
"You will always feel better about your decisions... when you dare to think for yourself!"
"Now is the time to begin achieving that dream, no matter how big or small. Luckily, we have our entire lives to complete it!"
"Be creative! It's easier to personally create an exiting adventure for yourself... than to wait for one to fall into your lap!"
"If you have a close group of family or friends... celebrate, by letting them know just how much you appreciate them!"
"One of the most effective ways to learn... is through our own successes and failures!"
"Taking responsibility for yourself and your future... is the best way to reach your dreams."
"A person's life is never without problems, for a reason. Solving them... is how we grow wiser."
"God works in mysterious ways... and sometimes it's not the way we'd planned."
"Although success seems to be measured in monetary terms these days... I measure it in happiness!"
"A person's happiness is not dependent upon what they have or don't have... but rather by what they DO with it!"
"The greatest compliment you can give a person... is your respect."
"Kindness should be more than an occasional nicety... It should be a way of life!"
"As a rule, do what you'll say you'll do, even when it's inconvenient. It builds trust!"
"Don't allow a problem to be your worst nightmare... Let the solution be your greatest achievement!"
"For me, nothing enlivens the soul like singing together in harmony!"
"I find that embracing the idea that everyone who does not see things as I do, is not necessarily wrong... greatly increases my circle of friends."
(Abraham Lincoln)
"Everything we think, do and experience, becomes the story of our lives. If we want a more satisfying story... we've got to write it ourselves!"
"Like the cars, computers, televisions, phones and utilities we use... it's easy to take our friends and family for granted. Don't forget to appreciate them with kind words and a smile every time you see them!"
"Rudeness can be forgiven and forgotten...but kindness never fades."
"Value every great friendship as if it will last a lifetime... and then it will!"
"Happy memories are always there to pick us up on a tough day. The key is... to use them!"
"Skills don't happen overnight. A little practice every day... will go a long way!"
"When you feel useless or invisible in the world, remember... You are important! You are probably inspiring a number of people in one way or another, every day. Just because they don't tell you... doesn't mean it's not happening."
"Never stop running the race!"
"I believe in Santa Claus, no matter how many people logically explain to me why he doesn't exist. It's a lot more fun that way."
"Feeling good about our days, begins and ends with how we fill them."
"Sometimes the best decisions are not the most popular ones or the easiest."
"Make whatever you do every day... worth remembering."
"On all matters... don't follow the crowd... follow your heart!"
"Considering a new idea is like shopping for a new car. You never really know what you have until
you've given it a test drive."
"When we feel lost... perhaps we have taken our eyes off what is most important."
"Hoping is good, but doing is better."
"Life is full of wonderful people... who sometimes disagree."
"If God had wanted people to all think the same, he wouldn't have given us free will."
"Don't be afraid to be who you are!"
"Just because something is the way it is... doesn't necessarily make it right!"
"Appreciate the achievements of others, as well as your own... You'll celebrate more!"
"Regardless of what happened yesterday, today begins with a clean slate!"
"If you truly care about others, they are much more likely to care about you."
"Some goals won't succeed until we are willing to accept a few failed attempts."
"Beauty varies by interpretation. Integrity does not."
"If you don't see hope and opportunity in your life every morning... then you aren't looking hard enough!"
"No matter what it is we do well... we can always learn to do it better!"
"Make sure that if you are always busy, you're busy doing the things you want to do!"
"When you want to help someone, try to make them feel empowered... Not entitled! "
"When we begin depending on ourselves to get things done... we do!"
"Sometimes you will appreciate tomorrow... that you did not speak your mind today."
"When you commit to something, never give it less that what is absolutely necessary, regardless of how little is required of you."
"For where your treasure is, your heart will be there also."
(Matthew 6:21)
"Creativity is intelligence having fun!"
(Albert Einstein)
"Each of us is like a beautifully wrapped gift being opened slowly and patiently. But don't worry... The best is yet to come!"
"Don't ever forget that growing up is a lifelong endeavor."
"Sometimes, when you're feeling overcome with stress............ Stop what you're doing and relax. Dare to be ordinary for a while!"
"The world is filled with hate and negativity capable of sucking away all of your joy, if you let it. But happily, in the world's crevices, you will always find the love and encouragement to go on being a positive person if you seek it."
"Don't merely wait for events to react to in your life, help make wonderful things happen today!"
"What you were yesterday or you are today, does not need to be you tomorrow if you don't want it to be."
"Until you begin sharing yourself with others, you will spend your life trapped in a lonely cocoon of your own making."
"Sometimes your dreams make more sense than the reality you live in.”
"The difference between succeeding or failing at most things is dependent upon how deeply rooted your faith is."
"The wonderful thing about doing something nice for someone is that it not only feels great to the recipient and to the giver, but to everyone else who sees it or hears about it afterwards. A good deed is truly the gift that keeps on giving!"
"While working, the best way to help yourself overcome a mental block is to help someone else achieve the very same goal."
"Always be aware of the mood you emit to others. Too much negativity is a sure way to find yourself alone."
"Pizzazz is the perfect alignment of focus and sheer will."
"Friendship is born out of finding things in common and wanting to spend time together. It grows into caring about one another. If cultivated correctly, there is no expiration date."
"There are times in life when each of us needs a hug!"
"I dreamed last night that I had a conversation with a baby. This baby told me that as it grew up there were three things I must do. 1. Respect its dignity at all times. 2. Teach it to love and to be loved. 3. Forgive it for everything it thinks, does and says during the worst parts of the teenage years. Apparently, that covered everything!"
"Sometimes it feels very good to simply start all over."
"If we were all meant to be the center of attention, there would be no one left to adore us."
"Sometimes I like to close my eyes and clear my mind of all the anxieties that I have accumulated throughout my life. When I open my eyes again, only then do I see the goodness and the beauty of the world once again."
"Truth paints in vibrant colors that lying can only poorly imitate."
"As an adult, never allow others to make your important life decisions for you. If you do, remember, this may be a recipe for regret."
"We are what we are. If you are not happy with your physical or mental limitations or your general appearance... join the club. Try to spend more time doing things you like with others and less time being depressed and obsessed with yourself. You will be a lot happier."
"There is always something to smile about in your life no matter how bad it seems. Focus on the positive."
"Each of us goes through life as a giver and a receiver. If you enjoy giving more than receiving, then you are probably destined for a full and happy life. If you enjoy receiving more than giving, then you may be a little too lazy or self-centered. But if you enjoy both giving and receiving equally, then I am happy to inform you, Christmas is less than 4 months away!"
"If you believe something is possible with all your heart, it doesn't necessarily guarantee it will happen. But it does guarantee a very positive attitude and driving work ethic. And you know what? Sometimes that is enough to trump the odds against you."
"Well-meaning smiles and hugs are nourishment for the soul."
"Don't seek others approval for everything you do. Trust yourself."
"A person needs to know when their life has gone off track. They must also know that it's never too late to fix it."
"It's too bad that the world cannot be run solely on good-hearted laughter and smiles. But those are things everyone has the ability to do, and there's no doubt... it helps!"
"Everything and everyone on Earth grows older. And it doesn't have to be depressing in the later years. That's why we have birthday parties."
“A positive man believes he can do anything. A motivated man... knows."
"Many wonderful things happen in our lives every day if we only look."
"When it strikes you how fast time is moving, don't regret what you have not accomplished, rather look forward to those things you will.
"75% of how good you feel about your day hinges on your attitude. It's your ability to find the silver lining in unwanted events that defines you as a positive person."
"Even when others laugh at them, always hold tight to your dreams. Your dreams define you like nothing else."
"Never fear your future because to a great extent, it's your decisions that create it."
"Everyone has dreams. To follow them is what life is all about. To quit following them is GAME OVER."
"The members of a truly exceptional group always share the same core beliefs and are motivated to succeed. Self-centered goals have no place here."
"Accomplish what you can, given your limitations and then just for fun, challenge yourself and defy them."
"It's never too late to be happy." :)
"Don't settle for your best... make it Wow!"
"There is no outside cure for a lack of effort."
"When it finally comes time to perform, let us hold nothing back!"
"Our talents are our paint brushes and time, our easel. It's completely up to us how we paint our life's portrait."
"Getting started on a project has never been difficult for me. It's the finishing it that has the problems."
"The act of always doing your best is often a lonely road due to people around you settling for less. But it's worth it."
"To have real passion for what you do is rare. But that passion, when seen by others, is sure to inspire them. So wake up the world with your passion for living! Who knows? It might catch on."
“Pay attention to what's going on around you. You might miss something."
"It's always someone else who recognizes that you have stopped trying and have settled for less than your ability. You might want to listen to them."
"The true test of greatness is if you can live forever in the minds of people for your timeless contributions.........like Mozart and Gershwin have done with their music."
"Those with the most vivid imaginations are capable of creating sheer magic!"
"When things aren't working out as you planned it's time to get a new plan."
"Winning should not begin as your ultimate goal. Sometimes you have to lose first in order to learn to give your best. Learning to win consistently is a process involving much more than simply having a desire.”
"Take what you have and excel!" :)
"When you don't believe you can succeed... you can't."
"Success finds a way. Failure finds an excuse."
"Never be afraid to be yourself unless you're wanted by the law."
"In show business there is a fine line between showing off and confidently strutting your stuff. You are only showing off if your main goal for performing is to glorify yourself instead of the art."
"In the game of humanity, success should not be measured by how much other people like you, but by how much you care about other people."
"The ability to make good friends is better than the ability to make lots of money. Of course both abilities would be nice."
"It is through our deeds, not our words, that we discover who we really are."
"To more honestly get to know somebody, look first at what they are, instead of what they are not."
"An overachiever is someone who approaches achievement as though their time is limited, and they've got to hurry."
"A person of integrity, when faced with a difficult personal decision, does what he or she feels is right, whether anyone agrees with them or not. It is these people who are most memorable and inspiring in the long run."
"Be who you are, not who someone says you are supposed to be. You'll have fewer regrets that way."
"Life is an arena that changes daily, whether you want it to or not. You can't ignore change and you can't control it, so try your best to find the bright side, no matter how small. Complaining only makes things worse."
"The true strength of a team is determined by its cohesiveness and its determination, not its talent."
"Our lives are pieced together by a long series of personal decisions bringing both fruitful and regrettable results. To dwell on these results is folly. Their time is past. Learn from them and move on."
"It's wonderful how regardless of the severity of the situation, it does not have to break you. Life truly does get better for those who believe."
"True learning involves alert participation."
"Everyone has a choice. Accept yourself as you are or work on those things you don't like. Those who don't bother to make a choice are actually choosing the former. Perhaps that's why so many people settle for the way things are?"
"It's amazing how much can be achieved when you begin with a positive attitude, a smile and determination."
"When it comes right down to it, over time, attitude and effort almost always trumps natural talent."
"Disagreements and vastly different personality traits make it virtually impossible to be friends with everyone unless both sides agree to accept each others differences. However, If this were generally true, lawyers would be pretty much out of business."
"Happy memories are like diamonds... yes, they are beautiful, but more importantly, they are unbreakable."
"My greatest flaw is believing that others care about my passions as much as I do. My greatest strength is continuing to believe that."
"An undertaking entered into with negative feelings or a mean spirit can in no way have a positive outcome. The trick is to know the good and the bad of what you are getting into, before you begin, but once you start, leave all negative thoughts behind and focus solely on achieving the positive."
"Taking is easy. Learn to be a giver."
If a friendship is true, you will still have it, years later, regardless of how far apart you live or how often you see each other. ❤️