Lately I’ve been silently whining about my career, the postponed projects, the piled up tasks, the busyness of life and not having enough time for leisure. I have also been making a lot of excuses for not reaching my goals especially when it comes to proper diet and exercise.
As the holidays are fast approaching, it seems that my excitement is overshadowed by my worries. I can feel the financial crunch as I go through my regular accounting and honestly it can be so stressful since I anticipate a lot of holiday expenses coming up.
I know it’s all in the mind. I just needed to change my attitude about life and still be thankful and make the most of what I have.
Yes, I’ve become a noisy duck quacking around instead of soaring high above my cares like an eagle.
Complaining and worrying about unpleasant situations won’t get us anywhere. Making the most of our resources, and giving our best shot is a choice that always gets us to the next level. That was my realization after reading a story I got in my email about a resourceful cab driver and I just can’t help sharing it with you.
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Ducks Quack, Eagles Fly
Years ago, my friend, Harvey Mackay, told me a wonderful story about a cab driver that proved this point. He was waiting in line for a ride at the airport. When a cab pulled up, the first thing Harvey noticed was that the taxi was polished to a bright shine. Smartly dressed in a white shirt, black tie, and freshly pressed black slacks, the cab driver jumped out and rounded the car to open the back passenger door for Harvey.
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Ideas are powerful. A train of thought can make or break, build or destroy. The choice is ours. Our ideas become our future. I believe that life’s meaningful lessons are best learned when shared with others.
