No Easy Answer
Sometimes, there is no easy answer. It is something that will take a long time, a lot of effort and to be brutally honest – many sacrifices. We all make them. The questions are: how big, how hard and how Read More …
Tag: risk
What Happens Next
What happens next is … Up to you Dependent on others Unknown Still a huge opportunity Not predictable So exciting Anticipated more than you would think. Let’s just see what happens next! ~ Dawn aka Hat Girl
Allow More Time
What we’ve learned in the last couple months is we need to allow more time… For everything. Groceries Gifts Paper products (though I am seeing availability, it isn’t a given there will be stock when you want it) Entertainment electronics, Read More …
Going Out on a Limb
It isn’t easy, taking risks, trying something new, and going out on a limb. Doing something that you don’t feel comfortable doing is against human nature. Instead…we: Follow the others. Conform. Quietly share your opinion Or, stay quiet altogether. Instead, Read More …
Each Step Closer
The Valedictorian’s speech is not always wonderful…but sometimes, they hit the mark. This weekend, this young man’s words essentially conveys that each step closer to the goal is one step that has actually been taken. Of course, he made a Read More …
Keep a Safe Distance
Out there in the great big world, it is recommended to keep a safe distance. On the highway. Behind a dump truck. Following an emergency services vehicle. In the pouring rain. With poor visibility. Or, in other cases, just keep Read More …
Nothing Ventured. Nothing Gained.
The saying Nothing Ventured. Nothing Gained. Should definitely make someone think. If you do not take the risk, you don’t have the opportunity to earn the reward. It is an old proverb and one that most have heard, but don’t Read More …
Do You Give Yourself Permission
Sometimes, especially this week, I wonder whether or not people give themselves the latitude to speak up and trust themselves. A good question to ask “Do you give yourself permission… to say no? to say yes? to try again? to Read More …
Cold Feet
Sometimes, not very often, I have cold feet. I debate. I ponder. I hesitate. Then, I do more research before I decide yes or no to do something, join a group, make a plan…take action. It is completely okay to Read More …
Taking Risks
Chefs are great at taking risks. Always trying new flavors, combinations and sauces. Some soar. Some flop. Then they find one that was totally worth all of those times of taking risks, marginally succeeding, because this time, it is a Read More …