Showing posts with label attitude. Show all posts
Showing posts with label attitude. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

I told you so.



So the last line of my blog was that today would be different. Honestly the day as a whole was not different, my attitude still wanted to be pissed. Well luckily, I proved that I learned something from last summer. I am in control of my emotions. In life we have to control the controllables and let everything else go. It is so not worth it to worry about things that are out of our hands. We cannot control other people's attitudes, the weather, or the fact that bad things will happen to us. As humans we are capable of creating a great attitude or outlook regardless of all those things previously mentioned. So I did. I wanted to stop being thick headed and just enjoy these last couple of weeks. Why? because that way I can have an enjoyable summer and an enjoyable next semester.

Another thing, is the wonderful world of communication. I am so thankful that I am a communication major and that I am able to learn things in class that are applicable to my life right after class. Granted sometimes it takes me a while to really learn them, but it pays off. When you realize that talking things out really does help, then you realize how dumb you have been for not expressing yourself. It's not enough just to write about it on this blog, or in your head or to other people. You have to go straight to the source. If you have a conflict with someone tell them, not their friends, go directly to them and straighten it out. It simplifies life and reduces the drama. That's all, time to go read, go to bed, and possibly post tomorrow!

Friday, May 16, 2008

The Brave, New World

So i've never read that book, but i figure hey it sounds pretty much like what i'm doing this summer. I just finished sales school in Nashville and Sunday I'll be traveling either up the Western, KY pkwy or the Bluegrass Pkwy. It will be a looong freaking drive. Then Monday I have to try my first sale. I'll be staying near albany. I believe the town is called Mechanicville...no joke. Sounds like the town for me huh? Like I said this is brand new experience, but here's what I think is funny.

My sisters both attended Camp Greystone. During those summers they got talks about how important their attitudes were and that the you choose your own attitude. It all depends on the choices you make. Even though I attended that camp for several years, I never really got that. Now I understand how much control I have in my choices. This summer is going to be awesome because I want it to be. Sure it's going to be tough, I mean there is a 95% rejection rate. However, that 5% of success gets you some pretty good money. You have to learn not to take things personally. There's so much more I could say, but I don't have time. Brotherly duties of helping my sister get married are keeping me busy :). Keep me in your prayers this summer please.

Here's a cool quote: "I am as good as any other person, but no better."