Sunday, September 28, 2014

Do not become the key to failure by trying to please everyone.



“I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everyone.”  ~ Bill Cosby

“You got to get there… you've got to be done, and just do whatever it takes to change your mind set. When your mind just says, “I’m going to do whatever it takes; first it’s like a lot of work. Then,

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Leave it alone!............ Don't try and solve the problems that others have made for themselves.


What’s your honest take on this, my dear friends?

“Leave it alone!! Don't try and solve the problems that others have made for themselves. Don't even give them a chance to talk their way out of what they've acted themselves into. Allow them to learn the lesson of the consequences of their choices. Don't throw hard earned money away trying to bail someone out of a situation that they created. Muster up the courage to say "no".

The best thing you can do for them is to let them take responsibility for their own actions. Make up your mind not to be a rescuer or an enabler. Let them figure it out, and handle it. The sooner you do this, the sooner they will learn their lessons. They have their own journey. Keep your money in your pocket, and keep the drama and stress out of your life. Resist the guilt trip!! Don't give it any more energy, and protect your peace of mind. You deserve to be happy!” ~ Les Brown

When we become enablers, we eventually become disabled. If someone is in the wilderness, never go and rescue them. Very good advice from Les Brown, but only to a certain extent - sometimes this can be a very hard decision when if it involves