What is your career plan?
Sure I have ambition and I strive to do the best but, I have to be doing something close to my goals or even working on a stepping stone that will advance my status.
So, my plan to further my career is to get a job so I can eat and live while chasing my dreams.
Describe something you learned in high school.
Redeeming the time is a great practice. Once time is up you can never get it back. I learned to allot my time which allows me to put everything in the right place.
I learned to do this but that does not mean I am good at it.
What’s the most fun way to exercise?
The best way to stay fit is by not exercising.
Let me explain. If you worry about going to the gym and doing cardio or weights but you don’t have time, depression or frustrstion will set in.
The best solution for living is to keep moving. Don’t label it as exercise because you may not do it. Do what you like with regards to movement.
Take a walk and enjoy the weather or explore your neighborhood. Take a friend with you and catch up on stuff. Walking is the cheapest way to stay fit. Wearing goos comfortable shoes makes the walk enjoyable.
Sign up for a new sport like Pickle ball just to see what all the talk is about. Do some gardening.
Look, if you think of movement only as exercise and not fun you will not enjoy it. My fitness coach says movement is medicine. It works the heart, the brain, the entire body in different ways. You don’t have to spend hours in the gym, you can get what you need by simply being active.
The best fun exercise is to keep moving.
What book could you read over and over again?
OK. Yes, with regards to my spiritual walk I selected a book from the Bible. The first book of the Bible is the beginning of humanity. I love the stories. I like to read about the actions and motivations of those historical figures. Most of all I like the life lessons found in those pages. Those lessons never grow old.
For more entertaining, I could read Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen over again. I love the development of each character, the family dynamics and the villian who does not win in the end. It is the story of life and love.
What’s something most people don’t understand?
It is alright to show some manners. It does not cost anything to say thank you or please or even excuse me. I enjoy when someone opens the door for me or allows me to go ahead of them. I do the same for others. It is a very easy task.
Manners and kindness go hand in hand. It is not weakness to show some care. The world would be a better place but unfortunately, there are loads of rude people out there.
I honestly think some people were brought up in the wilderness or some nondescript place out there in never never land.
You get the picture.
How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals?
I don’t say no often. I have to learn that no is okay to say especially when you can’t do that something else and get to the goal. I find that something can be stressful to complete along side you goal. Saying no is not stressful.
It is ok to do other things as you journey towards your goals, but when those things crowd your purpose then you need to say no.
It is all about focus. Running the race with your eyes fixed on the prize. Also, setting aside those weights that press you down. ( as per the Bible)
What’s a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had?
Have you ever seen the T V series Unforgettable? She is a detective with an amazing memory for things in her life and life in general.
I would love a photographic memory. Being able to remember things in my past and historically too.
I can never remember three things in my life: where i put my Keys, glasses and phone. At least I am consistant. I can remember everything else but those three things.
Seriously, I try to practice remembering by taking a look at something or someone and then I try to remember what the person was wearing. I try to recall where I spotted the item and in what context. I play it like a game. It does help.
Having a good memory is so important.
What do you wish you could do more every day?
I need to get more sleep at night. A good night sleep consisting of seven to eight hours is my on going goal.
I know loads of people are with me on this.
This entry speaks volumes.
More sleep. Just one more hour, man. Yikes…
What is the last thing you learned?
Smiling is good for me and it makes others around me feel comfortable.
Unless, I smile for everything. That will be weird like that horror movie where the evil people are always smiling. Creepy!!!!
I found the other day that smiling on the phone when the other people cannot see me makes that person comfort and relaxed.
A smile comes out when face to face or on the phone. You can feel a genuine smile.
How has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success?
OK. I was not the best at my old job. I did work hard, but it was a dead end job.
They let me go. Yes!!!!!
It was the best thing that ever happened to me.
I went back to school to change my profession.
Now, I have a good career.
I love my job, and I am good at it too.
I thank God for it daily, and I will never look back.
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