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Adam Smith | June 6, 2013 | 51 Comments

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I was looking through different quotes last week and found one of my new favorites…

 

“Mountaintops inspire leaders but valleys mature them.”-Winston Churchill

 
We have all been on mountaintops in our lives and have also seen the valleys. They both make the journey worthwhile. Find ways to cherish both the highs and the lows because these are the things that make you who you are.

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  1. brianfalexander says

    June 6, 2013 at 4:51 am

    Going back to some sticky notes on my Mac dashboard I came across this gem,

    “A work of art introduces us to emotions which we have never cherished before. Great works produce, rather than satisfy needs, by giving the world fresh cravings.”

    — Abraham Heschel

    Reply
  2. brianfalexander says

    June 6, 2013 at 5:51 am

    Going back to some sticky notes on my Mac dashboard I came across this gem,

    “A work of art introduces us to emotions which we have never cherished before. Great works produce, rather than satisfy needs, by giving the world fresh cravings.”

    — Abraham Heschel

    Reply
    • asmithblog says

      June 6, 2013 at 6:09 am

      That’s beautiful stuff. So true.

      Reply
  3. Linda Lochridge Hoenigsberg says

    June 6, 2013 at 6:05 am

    “It’s never too late to become what you might have been.” I had that quote framed and on the wall above my desk when I began my masters degree at 55-years-old while lying in bed after a risky brain surgery.

    Reply
    • asmithblog says

      June 6, 2013 at 6:08 am

      Wow, I love this. You’ve been through a lot huh?

      Reply
      • Linda Lochridge Hoenigsberg says

        June 6, 2013 at 6:46 am

        Hi everyone! My masters is in Mental Health Counseling, so now I am a psychotherapist in private practice. I have a memoir blog at http://www.lindalochridge.com. I have a “pitch” line that I use as a joke. What does being raised in a neglectful alcoholic family, trouble with the law and juvenile hall at fourteen, getting kicked out of high school at fifteen, married at sixteen, baby at seventeen, state mental hospital at eighteen, gang rape two weeks after geting out, drug abuse and life on the streets, abusive relationships, serious mental illness, the suicides of a beloved brother and then three years later a beloved father, divorce, a broken neck, and an “inoperable” brain tumor all have in common? One woman…me. So how come I’m living a joy filled life? That’s what I write about. And I want to help others do the same. That’s what I’m working on… ;o)

        Reply
        • asmithblog says

          June 6, 2013 at 6:48 am

          I love it, Linda. You have quite a story and still choose to be positive. Inspiring!

          Reply
          • Linda Lochridge Hoenigsberg says

            June 6, 2013 at 6:59 am

            Thanks, Adam…we all have a purpose, not matter what happens. ;o)

          • Diego says

            June 6, 2013 at 8:56 am

            Just went through you story. You are an example to follow. I think all of us have something to tell that will inspire people; will make them stand up and move forward.

            I lost my parents in a car accident when I was 18 yo, just starting med school. My brother (21 yo) took over while finishing law school, and my sister (17 yo) went on her first year at law school. We stayed out of problems, got our degrees and work on what we choose and love. The 3 of us have beautiful families, and I’m living a dream here in USA doing a wonderful training overseas.

            I like this quote:
            “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle”
            Plato

          • Linda Lochridge Hoenigsberg says

            June 6, 2013 at 12:42 pm

            Hi Diego…you brought tears to my eyes. I have a friend who went through so much pain and in high school decided to make something of herself anyway. I wish I would have made those types of choices. I’m feel proud just reading your story. Thanks for sharing it with me!

          • Diego says

            June 6, 2013 at 5:36 pm

            Thanks Linda, it gives me hope and joy seeing people with though stories like yourself , Mary DeMuth or many others that turn up being so driven to forget and help.

            Thanks for becoming what you might have been.

          • asmithblog says

            June 6, 2013 at 9:31 pm

            You have a very inspiring story as well, Diego. Thank you so much for sharing.

    • Angelina Glory Vavali says

      June 6, 2013 at 6:34 am

      the mind is very powerful . what was your master on?

      Reply
      • asmithblog says

        June 6, 2013 at 6:40 am

        School? Business Mgmt and Christian Leadership.

        Reply
      • asmithblog says

        June 6, 2013 at 6:42 am

        You can DM me on twitter or message me on FB as well. @asmithblog

        Reply
  4. Linda Lochridge Hoenigsberg says

    June 6, 2013 at 6:05 am

    “It’s never too late to become what you might have been.” I had that quote framed and on the wall above my desk when I began my masters degree at 55-years-old while lying in bed after a risky brain surgery.

    Reply
    • asmithblog says

      June 6, 2013 at 6:08 am

      Wow, I love this. You’ve been through a lot huh?

      Reply
      • Linda Lochridge Hoenigsberg says

        June 6, 2013 at 6:46 am

        Hi everyone! My masters is in Mental Health Counseling, so now I am a psychotherapist in private practice. I have a memoir blog at http://www.lindalochridge.com. I have a “pitch” line that I use as a joke. What does being raised in a neglectful alcoholic family, trouble with the law and juvenile hall at fourteen, getting kicked out of high school at fifteen, married at sixteen, baby at seventeen, state mental hospital at eighteen, gang rape two weeks after geting out, drug abuse and life on the streets, abusive relationships, serious mental illness, the suicides of a beloved brother and then three years later a beloved father, divorce, a broken neck, and an “inoperable” brain tumor all have in common? One woman…me. So how come I’m living a joy filled life? That’s what I write about. And I want to help others do the same. That’s what I’m working on… ;o)

        Reply
        • asmithblog says

          June 6, 2013 at 6:48 am

          I love it, Linda. You have quite a story and still choose to be positive. Inspiring!

          Reply
          • Linda Lochridge Hoenigsberg says

            June 6, 2013 at 6:59 am

            Thanks, Adam…we all have a purpose, not matter what happens. ;o)

          • Diego says

            June 6, 2013 at 8:56 am

            Just went through you story. You are an example to follow. I think all of us have something to tell that will inspire people; will make them stand up and move forward.

            I lost my parents in a car accident when I was 18 yo, just starting med school. My brother (21 yo) took over while finishing law school, and my sister (17 yo) went on her first year at law school. We stayed out of problems, got our degrees and work on what we choose and love. The 3 of us have beautiful families, and I’m living a dream here in USA doing a wonderful training overseas.

            I like this quote:
            “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle”
            Plato

          • Linda Lochridge Hoenigsberg says

            June 6, 2013 at 12:42 pm

            Hi Diego…you brought tears to my eyes. I have a friend who went through so much pain and in high school decided to make something of herself anyway. I wish I would have made those types of choices. I’m feel proud just reading your story. Thanks for sharing it with me!

          • Diego says

            June 6, 2013 at 5:36 pm

            Thanks Linda, it gives me hope and joy seeing people with though stories like yourself , Mary DeMuth or many others that turn up being so driven to forget and help.

            Thanks for becoming what you might have been.

          • asmithblog says

            June 6, 2013 at 9:31 pm

            You have a very inspiring story as well, Diego. Thank you so much for sharing.

  5. Angelina Glory Vavali says

    June 6, 2013 at 6:07 am

    “I failed over and over in my life. And that is why I succeed”
    Michael Jordan

    Reply
    • asmithblog says

      June 6, 2013 at 6:07 am

      That’s a great one for sure.

      Reply
      • Angelina Glory Vavali says

        June 6, 2013 at 6:08 am

        🙂 have a great day !!!

        Reply
        • asmithblog says

          June 6, 2013 at 6:27 am

          Hey, you too.

          Reply
    • asmithblog says

      June 6, 2013 at 6:44 am

      That’s a great one. Gotta love MJ.

      Reply
    • asmithblog says

      June 6, 2013 at 6:44 am

      Cleared out some of the conversation here just so people can scan the quotes easier in the comment section here, but please DM me on twitter or message me on FB as well. @asmithblog // I think you received all the answers to your questions before I did that, but please let me know if you didn’t.

      Reply
  6. Angelina Glory Vavali says

    June 6, 2013 at 6:07 am

    “I failed over and over in my life. And that is why I succeed”
    Michael Jordan

    Reply
    • asmithblog says

      June 6, 2013 at 6:07 am

      That’s a great one for sure.

      Reply
      • Angelina Glory Vavali says

        June 6, 2013 at 6:08 am

        🙂 have a great day !!!

        Reply
        • asmithblog says

          June 6, 2013 at 6:27 am

          Hey, you too.

          Reply
    • asmithblog says

      June 6, 2013 at 6:44 am

      That’s a great one. Gotta love MJ.

      Reply
    • asmithblog says

      June 6, 2013 at 6:44 am

      Cleared out some of the conversation here just so people can scan the quotes easier in the comment section here, but please DM me on twitter or message me on FB as well. @asmithblog // I think you received all the answers to your questions before I did that, but please let me know if you didn’t.

      Reply
  7. asmithblog says

    June 6, 2013 at 6:09 am

    That’s beautiful stuff. So true.

    Reply
  8. Diego says

    June 6, 2013 at 7:12 am

    Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.
    Dr Seuss

    Reply
    • asmithblog says

      June 6, 2013 at 7:19 am

      Love it. Took me right back to childhood there. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Diego says

    June 6, 2013 at 7:12 am

    Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.
    Dr Seuss

    Reply
    • asmithblog says

      June 6, 2013 at 7:19 am

      Love it. Took me right back to childhood there. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Kelly McBartlett says

    June 6, 2013 at 7:44 am

    My favorite, for sure, is:

    “People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
    If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
    If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway.
    If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
    The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
    Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway.
    For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.”
    ? Mother Teresa

    Reply
    • asmithblog says

      June 6, 2013 at 7:49 am

      I love it, Kelly. Words to live by right there. Gotta love Mother Teresa. 🙂 Hope your week is going great man.

      Reply
  11. Kelly McBartlett says

    June 6, 2013 at 7:44 am

    My favorite, for sure, is:

    “People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
    If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
    If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway.
    If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
    The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
    Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway.
    For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.”
    ― Mother Teresa

    Reply
    • asmithblog says

      June 6, 2013 at 7:49 am

      I love it, Kelly. Words to live by right there. Gotta love Mother Teresa. 🙂 Hope your week is going great man.

      Reply
  12. Joe Thornell Sr says

    June 6, 2013 at 7:58 am

    So often, people who rise in position or rank lose sight of how they got there and that their most important role typically involves “people”. My friend Chris Muncy while addressing an assembled group of newly promoted Air National Guard E-9s (Chief Master Sergeants) reminded them, “It is not about you Chief”. I kept this on my desk for my 14 year duration as a Chief and it helped keep me focused on the Airmen I was charged to lead and serve.

    Reply
    • asmithblog says

      June 6, 2013 at 8:04 am

      What a great reminder. Writing on this for another post just this morning. We need this reminder! Thank you!

      Reply
  13. Joe Thornell Sr says

    June 6, 2013 at 7:58 am

    So often, people who rise in position or rank lose sight of how they got there and that their most important role typically involves “people”. My friend Chris Muncy while addressing an assembled group of newly promoted Air National Guard E-9s (Chief Master Sergeants) reminded them, “It is not about you Chief”. I kept this on my desk for my 14 year duration as a Chief and it helped keep me focused on the Airmen I was charged to lead and serve.

    Reply
    • asmithblog says

      June 6, 2013 at 8:04 am

      What a great reminder. Writing on this for another post just this morning. We need this reminder! Thank you!

      Reply

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