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Life Lessons From Memaw


“I Am Your Father”
What if failing is not our fault? Can we still succeed or do we give up? Living without failing is failing to live.
lifelessonsfrommem
4 days ago4 min read


"It’s not failure. It’s feedback."
Did you fail? Good!! You need to observe, not judge, when you supposedly fail.
lifelessonsfrommem
Sep 43 min read


O Canada...I'm Sorry
Once again, we are being horrible to Canada. Why? And one more thing about the passing of Dolly Parton.
lifelessonsfrommem
Aug 284 min read


“I failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed”
Fear of Failure Part 1:
What are you afraid to do because you might fail?
lifelessonsfrommem
Aug 213 min read


Zeus' Law, Capitalism and Socialism, and 2 Cows....
If you had two cows, what would you do? In this country, YOU get to decide.
lifelessonsfrommem
Jul 246 min read


“But if you are able to filter the signal through the noise you can nudge your life in these moments into having the impact you want.”
One of the most successful people in the world right now is the CEO of Google. What can we do to achieve his level of success?
lifelessonsfrommem
Jun 263 min read


You're the pride and joy of Illinois! Chicago Bears, bear down!
The Chicago Bears are one of the oldest teams in the NFL. But will they remain the Chicago Bears???
lifelessonsfrommem
Jun 195 min read


"The truth is I'm not a doctor or a lawyer. I'm not an airline pilot. I'm nothing really."
Part 2 blog about your career. How do you answer the question in the blog?
lifelessonsfrommem
May 85 min read


"I got a bullshit traffic ticket. I went to court, I got the cop on the stand, & I argued with him until he admitted he was wrong."
Are you in a career that you are passionate about? How do you know? This week we talk about what is NOT the criteria.
lifelessonsfrommem
May 15 min read


"Commision slapped Texas State with a staggering list of infractions including recruiting violations, illegal payments to players and grade tampering. Their yearbook photos will be used as mugshots!"
Give student athletes there due, but with guidelines.
lifelessonsfrommem
Apr 244 min read


"Tonight's lecture: I've walked all 12 steps; Can I go home now?"
Here are 2 quotes to reflect upon. Yes, I think they are the secrets to life.
lifelessonsfrommem
Apr 31 min read


"The Post Office Department, a branch of the Federal Governent, recognizes this man Kris Kringle to be the one and only Santa Claus."
Change can be hard, but sometimes we need to evaluate if it is necessary.
lifelessonsfrommem
Mar 273 min read


It is nearly impossible to have your best idea the first time you think about something.
When we have an idea, how can that idea become our "best idea"?
lifelessonsfrommem
Mar 201 min read


"When you pull on that jersey, you represent yourself and your teammates. And the name on the front is a hell of alot more important than the one on the back!"
What is good for the gander, is good for the goose. Sometimes, cliches sum it up very nicely.
lifelessonsfrommem
Mar 65 min read


"I'm mad at the world, Joey, I'm a teenager."
Even as an adult, there are things we don't want to do--like getting a colonoscopy. But being an adult means you do what is necessary to keep yourself healthy!
lifelessonsfrommem
Feb 277 min read


A Civil Rights Icon
We lost a powerful Civil Rights Icon this week. RIP Jesse Jackson.
lifelessonsfrommem
Feb 202 min read


"I'm Through Accepting Limits, 'Cause Someone Says They're So"
Karma Muta--Moved by love. What a wonderful feeling!!
lifelessonsfrommem
Jan 94 min read


"Guess who's coming to dinner."
Another key to happiness is gratitude. Refocus your thoughts on what is good in your life today and maybe some happiness will creep in.
lifelessonsfrommem
Nov 28, 20254 min read


"The President doesn't answer to you, Lewis" "Oh, yes he does. I'm a citizen, this is my President. And in this country it is not only permissible to question our leaders, it's our responsibility"
I am so glad the government is back open. No matter how it was done, it puts food on the table for so many Americans. Let's keep things in perspective!
lifelessonsfrommem
Nov 14, 20254 min read


"This part of my life... this part right here? This is called "happyness."
Do you have 9 minutes to change your life?
lifelessonsfrommem
Nov 7, 20252 min read
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