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Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey's | Point to Ponder "We
shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds,
we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender..."  Have you ever suffered a set-back, defeat, or
been stuck on a detour in your career, company, or community
involvements? Have you ever had one of those days when you felt just
a bit disillusioned and down? Have you ever felt like you were alone
in your battles and wanted to throw in the towel?I have and I'm sure everyone who has achieved any level of success has gone through several dark seasons of the soul enroute to their success. Recently my friend Michel Neray (www.neray.com) and I
chatted about this... He said, "Sometimes the hardest thing is to figure out whether you are doing the wrong thing and that's why you're not getting the result you want, or you're doing the right thing and you simply have to give it more time. There's no guru or simple formula to help you figure it out -- you just have to let your heart, head, and gut battle it out, and then do whatever wins out." Taking inspiration from someone who has experienced seemingly overwhelming odds might provide a small inspiration in your situation. For example: The date was June 4th, 1940 (68 years ago today) and it was painfully clear that France was about to collapse under the military might of Nazi Germany. There was still an Anglo-French alliance, of sorts. The United States was still keeping its neutrality and it was obvious that Britain stood to all intents and purpose - alone. How would you like to deal with that less than 3 weeks after being given this leadership role following the resignation of Prime Minister Chamberlain on May 10th, 1940. This is exactly the situation Sir Winston Churchill took on and this famous quote was from his June 4th speech delivered in the house of commons to gain their support and to rally the support of the British people. He did not gloss over the challenges or the strength of their enemy; in fact he was more than accurate concerning their abilities and their intent. He did however speak to the soul and the commitment to fight this enemy for how ever long it took.
"Even though large tracts of Europe and many old and famous states have fallen or may fall into the grip of the Gestapo and all the odious apparatus of Nazi rule, we shall not flag or fail. "We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe, this Island or a large part of it were subjugated and starving, then our Empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet would carry on the struggle, until, in God's good time, the New World, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the Old." And fought they did and they won. You can too! Take a fresh look at the challenges you face and dig deep into your courage and conviction to fight again and to win. (c) 2008 Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey
What One Cup of Coffee Can DoEvery time a customer buys a coffee at Tim Hortons on Camp Day they will help send over 13,000 kids - who could otherwise not afford it - on the camping adventure of a lifetime. All children who attend the Foundation's camp sessions are selected from within the communities where Tim Hortons stores are located. Tim Hortons store owners work closely with local youth organizations and schools to select appropriate children, between the ages of nine and 12, to attend a 10 day summer camp session or seven day winter camp session." Read the complete article on the Tim Hortons Website. Lessons in Life  For over 7 years, Regia Brett was a columnist at The
Beacon Journal in Akron, Ohio. During that time, she was
diagnosed and successfully treated for breast cancer. Regina is now
a columnist for The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio. Her
column runs on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday.Lessons in Life by Regina Brett To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I've ever written. My odometer rolls over to 50 this week, so here's an update: 1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good. 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step. 3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. 4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does. 5. Pay off your credit cards every month. 6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree. 7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone. 8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it. 9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck. 10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile. 11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present. 12. It's OK to let your children see you cry. 13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about. 14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it. 15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks. 16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying. 17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today. 18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write. 19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else. 20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer. 21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special. 22. Over prepare, then go with the flow. 23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple. 24. The most important sex organ is the brain. 25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you. 26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?' 27. Always choose life. 28. Forgive everyone, everything. 29. What other people think of you is none of your business. 30. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time. 31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change. 32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch. 33. Believe in miracles. 34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do. 35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger. 36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young. 37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable. 38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion. 39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere. 40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back. 41. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now. 42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful. 43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved. 44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need. 45. The best is yet to come. 46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up. 47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind. 48. If you don't ask, you don't get. 49. Yield. 50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. (c) 2008 Regina Brett This thought provoking article shared with us courtesy of my friend, Marja Broeksma, CKD A Simple Truth Interesting how things appear when they are supposed to isn't it? As I was cleaning out my emails after writing this month's Point to Ponder, I found a note from Mac Anderson who left Successories to found SimpleTruths.com. My friend Christine Oxley shared this amazing, inspirational site with me on a recent visit to Las Vegas. Thanks Christine. Mac shared about a new book and DVD based on a poem called The Race and I share it with you here. It fits with the thread that is being woven through this issue. Enjoy and employ its simple truths in your life. 
Last Minute News and ideas May: May continued with travel from Philly (where I followed Brian Tracy and worked with 10 leaders from various furniture retailers) over to Boston to take part in NSA's Branding and Promotions Lab. Great weekend learning some new ideas and being reinforced in that I was on the right path in many of my own efforts. Working on a new 'year two'
format for our Secret Selling Tips online sales leader's success
program. We are starting to get renewals for year two, following our
visit to Philly, and I want to make it even better than year
one. "To the world, you may be just one person.
But to one person, you may just be the world." Mac Anderson & Lance Wubbles
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Special note: June
15th is Father's Day. I still miss my dad, 10 years after
he passed away. I miss being able to call him to chat, to share good
news, challenges, successes and even failures. He was my hero, my
champion and my cheerleader. In fact, the last words I heard from
him on my answering machine the night before he passed away were,
how proud he was of me and that he loved me. He volunteered to serve
his country during WWII .
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