January 29, 2025
BG’s Positively Speaking
“And The Word Is …. Motivation”
Some people believe it is someone else’s “job” to motivate them. But motivation comes from the inside, from inside you. That lack of knowledge results in them never reaching the level of achievement they could. They will go from day to day, week to week and year to year, wondering “WHY” they are not moving forward.
If we find ourselves in this situation, we can take steps to correct it. Step One; rid ourselves of the misunderstanding of what motivation is. Accept that motivation comes from inside and allow ourselves to discover its basics. Motivation needs a dream, a purpose, a passion, a reason to make us stretch ourselves, learn new things, work a little harder, and go the extra mile. The world’s greatest motivational speakers cannot give you “Your Passion’, it comes from inside you. What motivational speakers do is fuel your passion. They encourage you, support you, let you know that you can do it that you are not alone and point you in the right direction.
You must keep your motivation fresh; challenges will make it hard to resist the temptation to give up. You can get positive support by watching or listening to some of the world’s great positive speakers on video or CD. I have found YouTube to be a valuable resource. Turn your car into a learning centre with CDs that can be listened to whilst commuting. Read books to boost your mind; you don’t have to spend hours reading; 10 to 15 minutes per day will help you develop the attitudes and mindset of successful people. My book ‘Positively Speaking’ presents 52 messages that are easy to read, and you can read one each day (available Here or 705-645-1353).
Speaker and author Zig Ziglar once said, “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily”.
Get Motivated — Stay Motivated
Adam And Eve
Existence was so tranquil and peaceful for the young couple Adam and Eve, like straight out of a storybook, until one unfortunate day, Adam showed up one hour late for supper. When Adam finally got home, Eve was nervous, and her imagination was working overtime. “Honey, what happened? Why are you home so late?” Questioned Eve. “Oh, I’m sorry! Adam responded with a wave of his hand, “I just lost track of the time.” Now, Eve didn’t have a Mother or girlfriend around to calm her fears; after all, it was just her and her husband, and despite Adam’s convincing act, her overactive imagination could not be calmed. After two hours of restlessly turning in her bed that night, enough was enough.
“WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE YOU DOING!” Hollered Adam, jumping out of bed. “YOU KNOW DARN WELL WHAT I’M DOING,” Screamed Eve right back, “YOU BETTER LAY STILL AND LET ME FINISH COUNTING THOSE RIBS!
Supermarket Shopping
Bugs Bunny was shopping at the supermarket, and a sales assistant told him, “If you can tell me what 19,866 times 10,543 is, we’ll give you free carrots for life.” Immediately, Bugs responded: “209,447,238”. (The sales assistant was astonished and asked: “How on earth did you do that?” Bugs replied: “If there’s one thing rabbits are good at, it’s multiplying.”
Editors Quote Book
“Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid“
—Johanne von Goethe
Trivia Quiz
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Your Horoscope
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Aries Mar 21 – Apr 19: Make your health a priority now. Start exercising and eating healthier. A healthy mind needs a healthy body.
Taurus Apr 20 – May 20: A pleasant surprise could affect others around you. Let them share your joy. Give in to some small demands.
Gemini May 21 – Jun 20: Your creativity will win high praise; don’t let it go to your head. Keep your feet planted on the ground.
Cancer Jun 21 – Jul 22: Don’t be disappointed if things go in a direction you didn’t expect. Be thankful for the blessings that come your way.
Leo Jul 23 – Aug 22: Develop a new and better budget and get it down on paper. Analyze your income and outgoings carefully. Be diligent.
Virgo Aug 23 – Sept 22: Some short travel will be tedious. If possible, avoid taking children. Expect some hold-ups and delays.
Libra Sept 23 – Oct 22: Old friends are a joy to be with. New ones can bring about beneficial change in your life. Cultivate both.
Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 21: Finding a new love will help you heal some old wounds. Open yourself up to opportunities for romance this week.
Sagittarius Nov 22 – Dec 21: Do something different, kick back, relax and enjoy some winter fun. You only pass this way once.
Capricorn Dec 22 – Jan 19: Prepare and plan the rest of your year. Write your goals and dreams down on paper and visit them often.
Aquarius Jan 20 – Feb 18: You could be challenged by a new idea. Find the direction that best suits your objectives and go for it.
Pisces Feb 19 – Mar 20: Keep a steady course and don’t rock the boat. Once you are satisfied with current results, you make adjustments.
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A Big OOPS!
His request was approved, and the News photographer quickly called the local airport to charter a flight. He was told a twin-engine plane would await him at the airport. Arriving at the airfield, he spotted a plane warming up outside a hanger. He jumped in with his bag, slammed the door shut, and shouted, ”Let’s go”. The pilot taxied out, swung the plane into the wind and took off. Once in the air, the photographer instructed the pilot, ”Fly over the valley and make low passes so I can take pictures of the fires on the hillsides.” ”Why?” asked the pilot. ”Because I’m a photographer”, he responded, ”and I need to get some close up shots.” The pilot was strangely silent for a moment. Finally, he stammered, ”So, what you’re telling me is ……You’re NOT my flight instructor?’’
“SCAAAAAAARY”
The Eshima Ohashi bridge in Japan is one that many drivers, male and female alike, avoid. It’s the third largest rigid-frame bridge in the world at 44 metres tall. From its looks, it would also qualify as the world’s scariest. The mile-long bridge was built on Lake Nakaumi’s banks, connecting Matsue and Sakaiminato’s cities. The bridge looks more like a roller coaster than a bridge because it was designed to be high enough to let ships pass underneath. Making its slope look like the apex of a roller coaster. In addition to wearing a seatbelt, have your brakes checked and plenty of deep tire tread just in case it rains before using this bridge. To take a bike ride to the top and back, click on the video below.
Go Figure
111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
Be Careful What You Ask
Teacher: What makes you see?
Bobby: My eyes, my nose and my ears.
Teacher: True for the eyes, but why for your ears and nose?
Bobby: They hold my glasses!!!
Carefree Seniors
Often, working people ask retired people what they do to make their days interesting.
Well, for example, the other day Bob and Sue went into town and went into a shop. They were only in there for about 5 minutes. When they came out, a cop was writing out a parking ticket. They approached him and said, “Come on man, how about giving a senior citizen a break?” The cop ignored them and continued writing the ticket. Bob called him an insulting name. The cop glared at him and started writing another ticket for having worn tires. So Sue called him an even more insulting name. He finished the second ticket and put it on the windshield with the first. Then he started writing a third ticket. This went on for about 20 minutes. The more they abused him, the more tickets he wrote.
They really didn’t care; they had come into town by bus.
Speaking English!
Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
Italians drink large amounts of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
Germans drink beer and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart
attacks than us.
CONCLUSION: Eat and drink what you like. Speaking English is apparently what
kills you.
The Last Word
It is important to always do the right thing,
even when you are being wronged.