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BG’s Positively Speaking
Get The ‘I Can’ Habit
Have you ever told someone you wanted to take on a particular task, achieve a specific goal or solve a difficult problem? If so, you probably encountered one of the commonly made responses: “You can’t do that!” “That’s not possible!” or one of the other excuses offered by those who don’t want to be challenged. Nor want others to succeed.
When this happens, turn aside their negative attitude. Take a positive stand, cultivate the habit of saying “I can.” Don’t allow their comments to become yours. If you say “I can,” you’re right; if you say “I can’t,” you’re also right. Many years ago, I was asked the question, “Have you ever done any acting?” I responded, “What do you mean? Have I ever done any acting? I have been acting all my life.” With that, I was asked to audition for a part in a new TV drama. When I told friends, some told me I couldn’t do it, had no experience, and would make a fool of myself. The outcome was that I got a part, and a new chapter of my life began. You see, it’s always what we tell ourselves that determines the outcome of a circumstance. Just because you have not done something before does not mean you can’t.
Saying “I can’t” creates an obstacle to your success. Obstacles are what one sees when one takes one’s eyes off the goal. Keep your eyes on the goal; ignore the negative thinkers and naysayers. Say “I can,” and be surprised at the things you can achieve. Throughout history, those who said “I can” and were willing to risk failure have been rewarded with achievements beyond their wildest dreams. Determination, persistence, and a positive attitude will always win out. Remember…
Success Comes In “Cans”…Not “Can-not’s”
The Lines Of Communication
One day, an employee sends a letter to his boss to increase his salary:
In thi$ life, we all need $omething mo$t de$perately. I think you $hould be under$tanding of the need$ of u$ worker$ who have given $o much $upport including $weat and $ervice to your company. I am $ure you will gue$$ what I mean and re$pond $oon.
Your$ $incerely, Norman $oh
The next day, the employee received this reply: I know you have been working very hard. NOwadays, NOthing much has changed. You must have NOticed that our company is NOt doing NOticeably well. NOw the newspapers are saying the world’s leading ecoNOmists are NOt sure if the United States may go into aNOther recession. After the NOvember presidential elections things may turn sour. I have NOthing more to add NOw You kNOw what I mean. Yours truly, Manager
Divine Reasoning
A friend of mine was in front of me coming out of church one day, and the vicar was standing at the door, as always, to shake hands with the worshipers. He grabbed my friend by the hand and pulled him aside. The vicar told him, “You need to join the army of the Lord.” My friend replied, “I’m already in the army of the Lord, Father.” So the vicar inquired, “Then how come I only see you at Christmas and Easter?” My friend whispered back, “I’m in the Secret Service.”
Editors Quote Book
“We may encounter many defeats, but we will not be defeated”
—Maya Angelou
The ORIGINAL Movie Cowboy
This weeks video Is about Tom Mix. Often referred to as the forgotten cowboy star of early westerns. I remember him as a frequent star in the movies at the children’s shows in the local movie palaces of my childhood. He was the star of comic books of the thirties and forties. Often I have asked people who were around in those days but few remember him, here is the reason why. click on the link below. Subscribe to The Perkolator, if you haven’t already, then enjoy the convenience of having it delivered to your in-box each week FREE.
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Your Horoscope
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Aries Mar 21 – Apr 19: A situation at work requires that you come to terms with it or walk away permanently. It won’t just go away.
Taurus Apr 20 – May 20: Listen to your spouse or partner. Their opinions should be more important than your own. Be open to new ideas.
Gemini May 21 – Jun 20: A short vacation is what you need to get you back on track. A little R&R is just what you need.
Cancer Jun 21 – Jul 22: Success does not happen overnight. Stick to your plans, be determined, and it will happen. Give it some time.
Leo Jul 23 – Aug 22: New friends are closer than you think. Plan to get together with neighbours, and they will be found.
Virgo Aug 23 – Sept 22: This is a good time to apply for a new position. Your organizing skills and personality will pull you through.
Libra Sept 23 – Oct 22: If your life resembles a three-ring circus, it’s time to pull back. Cut out some of those extra activities.
Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 21: A simple problem could become a major one. You need to take control NOW before it’s too late.
Sagittarius Nov 22 – Dec 21: You are tempted to throw romance overboard. But if you look closer, you will find what you want.
Capricorn Dec 22 – Jan 19: Being dishonest will not get you what you want. You will only end up deceiving yourself. Honesty always pays.
Aquarius Jan 20 – Feb 18: When making emotional decisions, lean in on your principles. Your morals will guide you to the right solution.
Pisces Feb 19 – Mar 20: The grass always looks greener on the other side. But take a closer look. There could be problems ahead.
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Surprise, Surprise!
Benny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Sam’s birthday, so with his older brother’s help, he bought a present, gift-wrapped it, and brought it over to his uncle. Knowing that Benny’s father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box, his uncle decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box. “Hmm,” said Uncle Sam, dipping his finger in the wet spot and taking a quick taste, “I’m going to guess it’s a case of apple juice. “No”, said Benny, jumping up and down, clearly enjoying the game. “Not apple juice?” Said Uncle Sam, clearly surprised. After another quick taste and a brief pause, he guessed again, “Is it apple cider?” “No,” said Benny, practically squealing in excitement, “IT’S A PUPPY!”
Scotsman, Irishman, and Englishman.
A Scotsman, an Irishman, and an Englishman are each sentenced to a year in solitary; before being locked away, each is granted a year’s supply of whatever he wants to help get through the long, long spell alone. The Scotsman asks for a year’s supply of Whiskey; it’s given to him, and he’s locked away. The Irishman asks for a year’s supply of Guinness, so he’s locked up with several thousand bottles. The Englishman asks for a year’s supply of cigarettes, and he’s given a pile of cartons, and the cell is shut. A year later, their doors are unlocked. The Scotsman staggers out, shouts, ‘I’m free!’ and then keels over dead from alcohol poisoning. The Irishman is dragged out, whereupon he promptly dies of liver failure. When the door to the Englishman’s cell is opened, everybody watches eagerly to see what sort of a wreck the man has made of himself. To their surprise, he walks right out the door, sidles up to the first person he sees, and asks, ‘I say you wouldn’t happen to have a match, would you?’
The Lonely Writer
Bill loved to write. He wrote articles, compositions, poems, and anything he could think of he wrote. Although Bill tried desperately to have his hard work published, but could never find anyone interested. After a year of not seeing one of his friends, he bumped into him at a supermarket. “Harry, am I glad to see you! Do you know that my readership doubled since I last saw you!?” “Congratulations!” Harry barely glanced up from the meat he was examining, “nobody told me that you got married!”
The Social Services Office
A social services officer asked a lady who was requesting financial support:
“What are the names of your six children?”
“Henry, Henry, Henry, Henry, Henry and Henry,” she replied.
“How do you call them in for supper?” asked the officer
“I simply call Henry! Once.” “But what if you want to call only one of them?”
“Then I just call them by their last names.”
Flying Under The Influence
A massive, mile-long traffic jam on the Austrian A2 highway in early October between Inzersdorf and Vosendorf was caused by a huge flock of starlings crashing into cars and falling to the road. Ornithologists told reporters that the birds must have earlier feasted en masse on fermented berries and were navigating under the influence.
Todays Special
John was starving!! John was stuck in a small town, lost and hungry. He was happy when he saw a small restaurant coming up on his right. John quickly pulled over, parked his car, and walked inside. He noticed a blackboard with a sign written in yellow chalk, “Today’s Special: Vegetable Soup with Fried Chicken and Grilled Vegetables.” “I’ll take the special,” said John to the waiter when he came to take his order. A few minutes after receiving his order, John called over the waiter; he was fuming mad. “IS THIS THE SPECIAL!? It says vegetable soup, BUT THERE ARE NO VEGETABLES! It says grilled vegetables, BUT THEY AREN’T GRILLED THEY ARE BAKED!? And it says fried chicken AND THE CHICKEN ISN’T FRIED!? The waiter was not used to city folks and their attitudes, and frankly, he was not going to put up with this behaviour. “My dear man,” said the waiter, looking down at John over his glasses, “that is what makes it so special!!!”
The Last Word
Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up your present.