Another quote dealing with time.
Today's quote is "The Future Depends on What We Do in the Present".
This is true in some instances. The future is also a result of things done in the past that we cannot change in the present.
There are many examples of things we can do in the present that affect the future such as plant a tree today. Pay your utilities bills on time if you want those services in the future. Save today for a raining day! And the good old saying - a stitch in time saves nine!
What will I be doing in the present that will affect my future? Today a few things. Tomorrow, the future, I plan to do some grocery shopping and laundry so that I have food and clean clothes for further into the future!
Friday, May 7, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Diantie's Daily Quote - "If You Live in the Past..."
Seek and ye shall find! I asked for help with quotes and now I have a few for the rest of the week.
Today's quote is "If You Live in the Past, You Are Blind in One Eye; If you Ignore the Past, You Are Blind in Both Eyes".
The origin of this proverb I've been told is Russian.
Is this something to think about? Certainly! My fellow accountants have been scolded by others for living in the past. Why? Because many times we deal with historical information. But to our credit, we do not ignore the past.
When my co-workers ask me a question about current work activity, I would respond that I can't answer because I am still living in past and have not graduated to the present. This is what happens to many of us who are auditors as well.
I say don't live your life in past but acknowledge that it existed and use past experiences to help you live in the present and prepare for the future.
My next few quotes will focus on similar themes to the one I wrote about today.
Today's quote is "If You Live in the Past, You Are Blind in One Eye; If you Ignore the Past, You Are Blind in Both Eyes".
The origin of this proverb I've been told is Russian.
Is this something to think about? Certainly! My fellow accountants have been scolded by others for living in the past. Why? Because many times we deal with historical information. But to our credit, we do not ignore the past.
When my co-workers ask me a question about current work activity, I would respond that I can't answer because I am still living in past and have not graduated to the present. This is what happens to many of us who are auditors as well.
I say don't live your life in past but acknowledge that it existed and use past experiences to help you live in the present and prepare for the future.
My next few quotes will focus on similar themes to the one I wrote about today.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Diantie's Daily Quote - "Many Ideas Grow Better..."
This quote I found on the internet.
Today's quote is - "Many Ideas Grow Better When Transplanted into Another Mind, Than in The One Where It Sprung Up". I like this quote.
So, it is true, not true, have some truth to it? I say have some truth to it.
I am sure many of you have come with an idea and someone else took the idea more than ten steps further than you would have had you not shared the thought.
I know when ever I have an idea, I get other people's point of view and I am amazed at the great feedback I get. This is not because I am asking for an opinion; it is because I put the idea into their heads and it started to grow.
Example, this blog. When I told one of my friends I would start writing this blog, she told me all these amazing different things that I can do. I have not had the time to put any of her suggestions into action as yet but everyone will notice when I do.
Today's quote is - "Many Ideas Grow Better When Transplanted into Another Mind, Than in The One Where It Sprung Up". I like this quote.
So, it is true, not true, have some truth to it? I say have some truth to it.
I am sure many of you have come with an idea and someone else took the idea more than ten steps further than you would have had you not shared the thought.
I know when ever I have an idea, I get other people's point of view and I am amazed at the great feedback I get. This is not because I am asking for an opinion; it is because I put the idea into their heads and it started to grow.
Example, this blog. When I told one of my friends I would start writing this blog, she told me all these amazing different things that I can do. I have not had the time to put any of her suggestions into action as yet but everyone will notice when I do.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Diantie's Daily Quote - 'You were Born an Original..."
This is the quote that I had promised to write about last week.
Today's quote is "You Were Born and Original; Don't Die a Copy". I don't know who said those words but it definitely makes you think.
So what does these words mean? Is it saying that some people try to become a replica of someone else? Quite possibly!
What is fact is that some people have had cosmetic surgery to change their "Original" features to some other "look".
How about people's actions? Do we try to copy other people's actions? Some of us do! We may style our hair like someone else, wear the same attire as someone else, and even try to speak like someone else.
I think I want to stick with the quote of being original and hope not to die a copy!
Today's quote is "You Were Born and Original; Don't Die a Copy". I don't know who said those words but it definitely makes you think.
So what does these words mean? Is it saying that some people try to become a replica of someone else? Quite possibly!
What is fact is that some people have had cosmetic surgery to change their "Original" features to some other "look".
How about people's actions? Do we try to copy other people's actions? Some of us do! We may style our hair like someone else, wear the same attire as someone else, and even try to speak like someone else.
I think I want to stick with the quote of being original and hope not to die a copy!
Monday, May 3, 2010
Diantie's Daily Quote - "Team Work is Essential..."
This quote was modified by me as I did not like the original version.
Today's quote is - "Team Work is Essential. It Allows You to Learn from Others."
Working in a team is sometimes challenging depending on the task. I see team work as an opportunity to learn something about and from my fellow team mates.
Many years ago I was on team for two weeks working on various tasks. Our team was made up of people from different countries, different cultures and spoke different languages. How did we manage with our assignments? We identified each other's strong points and delegated accordingly. While our team was not the winner at each tasks, we did win a few. At the end of the project, we were all pleased with what we learnt from each other.
So how many people are hooked on the Apprentice? I know I am!
Today's quote is - "Team Work is Essential. It Allows You to Learn from Others."
Working in a team is sometimes challenging depending on the task. I see team work as an opportunity to learn something about and from my fellow team mates.
Many years ago I was on team for two weeks working on various tasks. Our team was made up of people from different countries, different cultures and spoke different languages. How did we manage with our assignments? We identified each other's strong points and delegated accordingly. While our team was not the winner at each tasks, we did win a few. At the end of the project, we were all pleased with what we learnt from each other.
So how many people are hooked on the Apprentice? I know I am!
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Diantie's Daily Quote - "Don't Compare Yourself to Others".
My friend sent me a link this morning with several great quotes for my blog. Here is one of them.
Today's quote is "Don't Compare Yourself to Others".
Why would someone say this to you? Many reasons - but one is so that you do not view yourself negatively but positively.
I don't compare myself to others and I don't allow my friends to it either.
What I do is look for good qualities in others and praise them for it.
Be yourself and be happy with the person you are.
Self-improvement is good as it makes you a better person.
Today's quote is "Don't Compare Yourself to Others".
Why would someone say this to you? Many reasons - but one is so that you do not view yourself negatively but positively.
I don't compare myself to others and I don't allow my friends to it either.
What I do is look for good qualities in others and praise them for it.
Be yourself and be happy with the person you are.
Self-improvement is good as it makes you a better person.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Diantie's Daily Quote - "Gain a Sense of Perspective..."
Many years ago I got hooked on a magazine where this quote is coming from.
Today's quote is " Gain a Sense of Perspective by Running Away".
In one of my previous quotes, I wrote about nurturing your soul. Here is what Dr. Eve A. Wood has to say about running away - A change of scenery can shift neurotransmitter activity in the hypothalamus, the region of the brain responsible for the stress response. This signals the body to lower blood pressure and relax so it's easier to tackle worries.
Today's quote is " Gain a Sense of Perspective by Running Away".
In one of my previous quotes, I wrote about nurturing your soul. Here is what Dr. Eve A. Wood has to say about running away - A change of scenery can shift neurotransmitter activity in the hypothalamus, the region of the brain responsible for the stress response. This signals the body to lower blood pressure and relax so it's easier to tackle worries.
This is why it is always good to take a vacation and go somewhere you have never been before. The change of scenery does wonders for your soul and it helps to improve your thought process too!
Have I planned an escape? Not just yet, but it's in the works!
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