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The One in the Arena

22 Sunday Jan 2017

Posted by dianasschwenk in Diana's Enormous Book of Quotes

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achievement, Act, courage, critic, daring, defeat, Diana's Enormous Book of Quotes, failure, Fear, life, pain, pride, Purpose, striving, strong, struggles, success, victory, weak, worthy cause

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There are many men who feel a kind of twister pride in cynicism; there are many who confine themselves to criticism of the way others do what they themselves dare not even attempt. There is no more unhealthy being, no man less worthy of respect, than he who either really holds, or feigns to hold, an attitude of sneering disbelief toward all that is great and lofty, whether in achievement or in that noble effort which, even if it fails, comes to second achievement. A cynical habit of thought and speech, a readiness to criticize work which the critic himself never tries to perform, an intellectual aloofness which will not accept contact with life’s realities – all these are marks, not as the possessor would fain to think, of superiority but of weakness. They mark the men unfit to bear their part painfully in the stern strife of living, who seek, in the affection of contempt for the achievements of others, to hide from others and from themselves in their own weakness. The role is easy; there is none easier, save only the role of the man who sneers alike at both criticism and performance. “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.

Teddy Roosevelt

~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~

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10 Questions For When You’re Stuck

19 Sunday Apr 2015

Posted by dianasschwenk in Diana's Enormous Book of Quotes, In My Opinion

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200 words, actions, alone, answer, awakening, change, courage, Diana Schwenk, Diana's Enormous Book of Quotes, energy, Fear, growing up, health, hope, hopeless, life, Purpose, questions, sad, spiritual, stuck, success, transformation

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Being stuck serves a spiritual purpose. It is fertile ground for transformation to occur. It tells you that a change is needed. ~ 7 Ways to get unstuck, HuffPost Healthy Living

No one has to tell you. You know when you’re stuck. You know how it affects you; you feel alone and sad and hopeless.

But being stuck isn’t the worst place to be. Think of it as a wakeup call. And getting the right answers often means asking the right questions.

Here are 10 questions I found on Leadership Freak that help me when I’m stuck

  1. What do you want?
  2. What does success look like?
  3. What have you tried that didn’t work?
  4. What should you stop doing?
  5. What could you try?
  6. Which options generate energy?
  7. How would you describe the behavior?
  8. When will you try it?
  9. What will you not have done, if you fail?
  10. How will you assess progress?

These questions function well as a screening exercise for me – professionally and personally. I particularly like question 6.

It immediately shines a light on any bullshit answers; in effect, saving me tons of time.

~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~

How might these questions help you? How do you get unstuck?

Success Together

01 Sunday Sep 2013

Posted by dianasschwenk in Diana's Enormous Book of Quotes, In My Opinion, My Stories

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200 words, Alfred North Whitehead, community, diana, Diana Schwenk, Diana's Enormous Book of Quotes, success, teamwork, together

No one who achieves success does so without the help of others ~ Alfred North Whitehead

On Friday I had coffee with Kathleen. As we visited and reminisced, I was reminded that no one ever succeeds alone.

Kathleen & me at Starbucks

Kathleen & me at Starbucks

Kathleen was my executive assistant when I was in charge of development at an organization that cares for the homeless.

The Development Department was made up of what I called the ‘Dream Team.

Every team member’s unique skills and gifts complemented those of the other members.

Kathleen’s gift was to be fully present with whomever she was with.

She noted the smallest details like the birthdays or major milestones of our donors.

Kathleen was instrumental in ensuring that I stayed connected with supporters in meaningful ways.

Without Kathleen and the rest of the team, I would not have been nearly as successful.

I hope they all know how thankful I was.

I don’t care who you are, what you do, or how driven you are – if you are successful, it’s because you have been supported by others.

~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~

Do those who support you know how thankful you are?

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