Musical Inspiration for this BLOG:
Miri Ben Ari – Chillin' In The Key of E'
(Meant to be played while reading)
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Discoveries:
Today I discovered that life is like gumbo. Anyone
can be phenomenal and impact the world. Take time to contemplate what you just read?
YES, I’m telling you what to do. How amazing a gift is life, each day we are
given an opportunity to do something that will leave an impression on the
world. Believe it or not, a small pebble can make waves in a large pond.
Whatever our talent, gift or contribution to life is we all have one. Be it
that our actions are positive or negative, much like yin and yang, help create
balance. Even villains should be embraced because if for no other reason they
show us how to be heroes. We would not embrace the marvelous light without
understanding the dejection of the dark. We would not appreciate the quiet
without a world full of noise. Joy would not be as joyous without pain. So
whether you have decided to devote your existence to a life of crime or you
have embraced the religious cloth, each person contributes to the fabric of our
existence. It all makes the gumbo better.
High Points:
My fifteen year high school reunion is right
around the corner and I am so excited. Looking back over the years I can
honestly say that high school made me and my fellow graduates better. Some of us became business professionals,
doctors, lawyers, athletes, and the such. As we celebrate the standouts let’s also
acknowledge the champions that faced adversity and pressed through. The victory
comes in merely surviving. Everyone didn’t make it. Let us also recognize the
day laborers, teachers, craftsman and excellent parents. Shame on us if we
forget about that beautiful girl in high school who showed courage when she
found out that she was pregnant and decided to keep the baby. Let’s smile for
that boy or girl who decided to face the current and swim against the tide when it wasn’t popular for boy to like boys or
girls to like girls. Be thankful for the guys and gals who , well, made it. We
are all success stories; we are movers, shakers, travelers, homeowners,
churchgoers and family anchors. Focus clearly on the future but never
forget the clarity of our past, our hearts depend on that transparency in our
minds to guide us forward.
Themes for the Day
· When is the Reunion
· Where did I put my yearbook?
· She looks exactly the same as she did in high school!
· I would’ve never thought he’d turn out like that
Low Points:
This may seem very dumb to you but it bothers the heck out of me. I
consider myself to be a pretty bright guy but as smart as I am I can’t seem to
beat a handful of people in the popular mobile game WORDS WITH FRIENDS. Surely
you’ve heard of it, you might have even played it on your smartphone. I have annihilated
dozens of would-be opponents but no matter how many times I challenge this select
group of people I lose. Sometimes I get beaten by a few points, other times it’s
a massacre. It frustrates me to repeatedly lose. Reminds me of pickup games in
my high-school gym class. Each time I played felt like my team had comparable,
if not superior skill levels but, almost every time I’d always be on the
receiving end of the “L”. I am a 5-time published author who can spit out a
book in 6-months., I write a 1000 word blog almost every day have read hundreds
of books, magazines and articles in my lifetime but I can’t seem to beat these word
game masters. I salute the following people but know I’m coming after you!
· Guy Johnson – Colleague and Former Employee (He comes up with some ridiculous words)
· Geno Jackson – One of my Best Friends and Business Partner (Geno will go up and lead the whole damn game)
DAILY INSANITY:
Four Words: I need a vacation
It’s time man, need I
say more. I work extremely hard, it’s time to find a beach or a town with some
crackin’ nightlife and unwind. I need to be gone for at least a 4-7 days.
John R Williams
Author/Radio Host/Filmmaker/Sales Professional/ Executive/CEO
Question of the day
If your life is like gumbo, which ingredients make yours a good pot?
If your life is like gumbo, which ingredients make yours a good pot?
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