You Don't Need No Stinkin' Ruby Slippers

Gary, it is all about attitude.  I have a favorite story in the book the Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwarz.  It is a one handed golfer who was better than most two handed golfers. He said the right attitude and one hand will beat the wrong attitude and two hands any day.  I read that when I first got in sales 25 years ago and have loved that story ever since. 

Gary - What a great and creative post.  Thanks for the solid reminder about how our thinking affects our business.  Have a very happy new year!

Gary, you are sooo right. It is within each of us. Just depends how we use it!. Sometimes it is pretty hard to believe but then try all the harder. I had forgotten about Dorothy... good model for 2008.

Thanks!

Gary, Thanks for the great post.  Like you, Just Do It has become a favorite motto.  I've already made a list of my resolutions and put them on a poster board.  After reading this, I think I'll frame it with the words, Just Do It

Sondra 

Love the red shoes, too! But, I'm a sucker for red shoes. I wrote an article about how women buy red shoes. Basically, the premise is a woman will walk into the mall, spy the perfect pair of red shoes, but still feel determined to visit every other shoe store and department store to see if a better pair of red shoes exists. After spending several hours, often they end up back at the first store, buying that perfect pair. They do this because red shoes are special. But it's really a waste of time. When you spot something perfect, act on it. That's my motto.

I guess red shoes are special... never really thought of it that way.  They definitely aren't "every day" shoes.  I do have a perfect pair of red shoes... but always looking for more!  : )  Happy shoe shopping Elizabeth.

I've had 4 businesses in my life and the difference between me succeeding where others have failed has always been that with me failure was not an option. I will succeed and I always have and always will. In life, marriage and what ever is presented to me.

Todd, this is a great but separate post. Just do it. Gary is a good guy, he will forgive us.

Gary-You are so right.  We do have to BELIEVE in ourselves so that we can make that next important step in our lives.  You have put this so eloquently.  I love it!  The word BELIEVE is apart of our home.  I have it sitting on a shelf when you first walk in the front door. I painted the letters and gently placed them on the shelf, with each letter I would say another sentence with the word BELIEVE in it. When I'm having a moment of struggles, I simply walk by the shelf and look at it, then remind myself of what that word truly means in my life.  Happy New Year to you and I truly BELIEVE 2008 is going to be great! 

I really enjoyed this and it is clear you have your thinking working in a way that will raise your vibration to attract all you intend. 2008 is going to be an amazing year!!!

Gary--another great post.  I really applaud your creativity!  Were you an Englsh or Creative Major?

Another great food for thought post Gary.

I believe attitude shapes your beliefs and mindset and if it's bad well what can one expect?  I believe it's a habit we create just like any other. We have the power to change any given moment or situation with our attitude. 

To think of others before ourselves, to be grateful for where we are and to put ourselves in someone elses' shoes should be a habit we continually strive for and develop and put into practice. To be of service to others is one of the greatest callings and it's in the service to others we often find ourselves.

Don't forget, you still have to tap your heels together 3 times, put the tapping effort in along with your faith and away you go.  Nothing against Kansas, but I'm thinking somewhere more tropical as I look out at my snow covered woods.