Life Lessons

I believe that anyone can conquer fear by doing the things he fears to do, provided he keeps doing them until he gets a record of successful experiences behind him.

– Eleanor Roosevelt, human rights advocate

Life brings with it many doubts and fears. But the unknown and the untried have held more people back than any lack of ability. Most successes are never seen because they’re never attempted. The courage to face your fears can build momentum that creates magic. Each time you overcome an obstacle, a fear or a step back, you gain confidence. Every small victory helps you feel more certain of yourself and your direction, pushing you further and faster than you ever thought possible. You can do it! What’s holding you back? True, fears are intimidating. So start small. Believe in yourself and take one small swipe at your fear today just to see what happens. If you can’t talk yourself past the “point of no return”, get a friend to help. In the end, half of the doing is in the deciding. If you stumble, don’t be afraid to brush yourself off and jump back in.

Another SparkPeople’s Healthy Reflections and quite appropriate to me.

Got in trouble with Rick about a week ago just because I couldn’t gather myself to ride the wonderful horse above. Being an ex-race horse Flag is not quite good at standing still to get on him. I really need that part since I am not so great at the get on part. Not a bad rider after that, but the getting on is not ever something I have done quickly or moothly. Course it doesn’t help that Flag has not carried someone as heavy as I and is not the best when he is uncomfortable. He also has a keen sense for people being nervous and acts up accordingly.

So, having seen him run, even knowing he hates to do it now, made me a bot more than nervous and we just couldn’t get it together. Some day are just that way.

Took my old horse, Sarge and my not so old horse Mav on the ride last week. Rode Sarge since Mav never seemed to get sound. That is unles he was stressing over not being able to see Sarge and Xan.

Super silly boy! Oh well, the old man did quite well. And i did quite well riding him. Sarge is much more of a challenge than Mav. And he tried me a few times. He was surprised to find out I remembered how to ride him and even had gotten stronger and more agile than the last time we rode. We had a great time. Didn’t go as fast as Rick would have liked, but Xan didn’t seem to mind.

Now we are back to the same old stuff. Work was not too piled up, but is here. I didn’t get all the things I wanted to get done over vacation, but I figure I never will. I have been working on the Sierra Ranch logo and might have a couple to show by the end of the week. So I guess that is something.

Hope you all have a great week and even better weekend! You know me I will be working away.

The man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his
back on the crowd.- James Crook

Everyone wants praise and attention for a job well done. But for every Kobe Bryant making news for a game-winning shot, there are a million Average Joes doing great things but receiving no credit. If you’re upset by the lack of attention you’re getting for your leadership, perhaps its time to reevaluate why you are a leader in the first place. True leaders lead to help their team, community, or office–not for fame and attention. Sure, receiving recognition feels good, but remember that you are there to lead the group in front of you, not the ones watching behind you. Spectators will soon forget about you, but those you led will remember what you’ve done even after you are gone.

This is another Healthy Reflections from SparkPeople.com. It hits kinda home like so many of these do. And a fitting relfection on Boss’s Day. My folks at the office did a great job of making me feel appreciated. It was pretty nice.

On one of my groups about weight loss I mentioned that stress seems to be making or keeping me from progressing on my weight loss journey. Someone suggested quitting doing something to make more times. Geeze, then the option would be what to quit. Can’t quit the real job. It pays the bills. Can’t quit the ranch, it needs to pay the bills. Well, at least it needs my attention to try to get the horse bills paid at least. And the other two jobs I have I really don’t want to quit because they have made me so much better at the first two jobs. I have gained mucho leadership skill or at the very least honed my leadership skills by working with the BGTRC. And I have found a love and somewhat of a talent in graphic arts working with them and the Hooves for a Cure project. Now you see my delimia. Just have too much stuff I want to do and not near enough time. At one time I did, but (as I am sure you all are tired of hearing) it just frigging won’t quit raining. Not that I am worried about that at the ranch. We needed the grass. Just should not frigging do it in Tulsa. I need to get caught up.

Well, since one of the most important things is to get enough sleep, I am out of here. Hope your week is going great! Already looking forward to the weekend and it’s just Tuesday.

Conquering your fears through action

Are you leading for the right reasons?