March 27, 2024

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BG’s Positively Speaking

Take Yourself to the TOP!

In my messages and book ‘Positively Speaking,’ I constantly mention that your good attitude is the most critical factor contributing to your success. Over the years, I have had many people challenge that assumption. It has been pointed out that hard work is the key; others have said that being in the right place at the right time is the answer. Some have asserted that it’s who you know; others say what you know matters most. True, working hard, being in the right place and knowing the right people will get you most of the way there, but if you have the wrong attitude, the doors of opportunity will not be fully opened to you. Now, there is a formula that proves that attitude will take you to the top.

Here’s the formula that proves the assumption:

If: A through Z is represented as 1 through 26. Then:

H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K  = 8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%

K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E  = 11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%

But , A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E  = 1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%

So, there you have it, a good attitude trumps all else regarding achieving success.

Hard work and knowledge will get you almost there, but your attitude will get you to the top. If you have any doubts, take a close look at those who are at the top of their game.

They all have a positive attitude

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Identity Crisis

“Your mother has been with us for 20 years,” said John. “Isn’t it time she got a place of her own?” “My mother?” replied Helen. “I thought she was your mother.”

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Guess Who?

Do you recognize this Hollywood legend? Hint: He was famously paired, in movies, with another iconic Hollywood legend.

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Editors Quote Book

“Do not go where the path may lead;
go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”

—Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Character Recognition

Donald Trump is walking out of Mara Largo and heading toward his limo when a would-be assassin steps forward and aims a gun. A secret service agent, new on the job, shouts, “Mickey Mouse!” This startles the would-be assassin, and he is captured.

Later, the Secret Service agent’s supervisor takes him aside and asks,

“What on earth made you shout Mickey Mouse?”

Embarrassed, the agent replies, “I got nervous. I meant to shout, “Donald, duck!”

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Cold Cream

Little Johnny watched, fascinated, as his mother smoothed cold cream on her face. “Why do you do that, mommy?” he asked. “To make myself beautiful,” said his mother, removing the cream with a tissue. “What’s the matter?” asked Little Johnny. “Giving up?”

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The First Day Of School

It was the first day of school, and the teacher asked the little boy about his family. “And what does your Daddy do?” “He’s a magician.” “That must be exciting. What tricks can he do?” “He can saw people in half.” “That is clever. And tell me, do you have any brothers or sisters?” “Yes, one half-brother and two half-sisters.”

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Trivia Quiz

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Your Horoscope

For Amusement Only

ARIES (March 21- April 19): Ensure you have your facts straight and your emotions controlled. Then you can safely offer your opinions.

TAURUS (April 20- May 20): Before signing any deal, thoroughly investigate the other person. Some sober reflection will pay big dividends.

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Write down your reasons for staying in your current position with your employer. This will help you when negotiating your new position.

CANCER (June 21-July 22):  Opportunities open for you, and you could have several choices. Take your time and choose wisely.

LEO (July 23- August 22): You will be challenged to step up your current plans. The project needs to be completed ahead of schedule.

VIRGO (August 23- September 22): You have overreached your goals. Come down to earth and face reality. There’s no shame in being flexible.

LIBRA (September 23- October 22): If you want to survive a challenging situation, stay on the straight and narrow. Hold tight to your wallet.

SCORPIO (October 23- November 21): A remark made in jest should not be mistaken for an earnest opinion. Take it with a grain of salt.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22- December 21): Protect your property wisely. Update your insurance policies. Check your will. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

CAPRICORN (December 22- January 19): All communications must be carefully handled. Many disagreements result from misunderstandings.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If you want luck to come your way, you must be open and prepared for it. It will then find you.

PISCES (February 19- March 20): Put your creative skills and positive attitude to work for you. The rewards are there waiting for you.

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Have You Heard ….?

Gas Pump Glitch: Imagine finding out one day that you can abuse a fuel pump glitch to get as much gas as you want for free. Would you do it? Well, one 45-year-old woman from Lincoln, Nebraska, sure did, and now she’s paying for it. According to Bosselman Enterprise, the corporation that owns the Pump and Pantry near West O Street and Sun Valley Boulevard, Dawn Thompson used an exploit to get thousands of gallons of gas over six and a half months without anyone noticing. Somehow, the woman realized that she could access the pump’s demo mode by swiping her rewards card twice, and from there, she could pump gas without getting charged. She was thus able to pump over 7,400 gallons, which resulted in a theft of almost $28,000

Meanwhile, At The Station! A 42-year-old resident of Ajax, Ontario, was arrested and charged with impaired driving on Feb. 20 at the Durham Regional Police station, where he had driven to complain about his arrest for public intoxication earlier that morning. When he arrived at the station, the man asked to speak with a supervisor. Still, officers noticed he seemed to be intoxicated and, after confirming he had driven himself, issued a breathalyzer test, which the man failed. His license was suspended, and his vehicle was impounded.

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The Punch Line

Two friends are walking down the street, thinking of something to do. One friend turns to the other and says, “Let’s go get a drink; this new place does THE best punch you’ll ever drink.” So they go to the bar and walk straight up to the bartender. “Bartender, two glasses of your best punch, please.” The bartender replies sternly, “If you want some punch, you’ll have to get in line like everybody else.”  The friends turn and look around, but there’s no punch line…

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Training A Parrot

An old lady walked into a pet store, found a parrot, and asked the owner if she could buy it. The owner said, “Heck no! That parrot has a bad mouth! Trust me, you do not want that parrot!” She said, “I can teach it good manners.” But when she got home, the parrot said a bad word, so she put it in the freezer for 10 seconds. She took it out and said, “Did you learn your lesson?” It said another bad word, so she put it back in for 30 seconds. She took it out and asked if it learned its lesson yet. The parrot said, “Brr… I learned my lesson, but what did the chicken do?”

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Wrong Department

During a terrible storm, Ruth was seated beside a priest on an airplane.”Can’t you do something about thisawful storm?” Ruth asked. “Sorry”. The priest said, “I’m in sales not management.”

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The Last Word

May the best of your past be the worst of your future.

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