Tag Archives: success

It’s My 3rd Blogiversary!

Posted on July 31, 2017 by

I began this adventure three years ago not knowing what to expect. Duh. Does anyone ever know what to expect? The All-Wise Blog Sages recommended a tight focus: The Pet Lover’s Gazette > The Dog Lover’s Gazette > The Chihuahua Lover’s … Continue reading →

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Success

Posted on June 26, 2017 by

I’d just graduated from college and, being pragmatic, understood that becoming a Nobel Prize-winning author, legendary rock star, and Oscar-winning actor might take a few years, so I acquired a day job installing electronic security devices in retail stores. But … Continue reading →

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Our Greatest Fear

Posted on May 7, 2017 by

“All that matters is faith expressing itself through love.” ~Galatians 5:6

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Failure

Posted on January 28, 2017 by

Failure is the fertilizer that feeds success. It stinks and is unpleasant to handle, but without it success is unattainable.

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Perfect Plans

Posted on January 9, 2017 by

“Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.”* ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Just a little Monday guilt for you (you’re welcome). For many of us the … Continue reading →

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The Key to Success?

Posted on August 16, 2016 by

So, yeah, failure is the key to success. Yada-yada. I hate that. Don’t you?  Nevertheless, it’s true. (Dammit.) But wait, what about those exasperating stories of people for whom success came easily? Have you read the follow-up accounts? Their success always seems … Continue reading →

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Real Success!

Posted on January 1, 2016 by

“May you be so successful this year that people attribute all kinds of things to you that you never actually said!” ~Albert Einstein But seriously…  This year, more than ever before, may you know and live out the purpose   for which … Continue reading →

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