Reflections of a 54 year old
I turned 54 a few days ago. It's not a "big birthday," but I took time to reflect on my life, what I have learned, and how I feel. 1) Relationships are most important. In the end, that's all we've got, and that's all we really need. Love in all…
Life or ____________ .
"Life is the practice of keeping death at a respectable distance." - Jim Rohn When another day goes by, is death another day closer for you? That depends on what you did that day - right? What are you doing today to take care of your mind and body?
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The "Ultimate Creative Project"
In the book "An Audience of One" I read this and loved it - "The ultimate creative project - making our lives a masterpiece" And if you haven't downloaded my album "Masterpiece" from iTunes yet - get it! The last words of the last (title) track are....
What you really value
You can tell what you really value by how you spend your time; how much time you spend on doing this or that, and what you do when nobody is paying you to do it. What does your schedule say about what you value?
Messy reflect weakness
I can't remember the author or where I read this, but here goes - "Messy surroundings reflect a weak psychological state. If you are powerful you will dominate your life. You will find time to clean up and create order. You'll want to. Mess is an external manifestation of weakness and…
"I love you"
Ok, this one is going to be a little difficult for some - that family member you don't talk to much anymore....your father (for sons), your son (for fathers), that friend who was always there for you..... Get your phone out and text those words to someone. That's it.
Drop the suitcase
"Always take your next shot unburdened by previous failures to hit the target. Do not be influenced by your successes either. Stay in the present moment." - Eugene Harrigel; "Zen in the Art of Archery" Whether it was good or bad, the past is over. Drop the suitcase. Let this…
Pain is inevitable, suffering is a choice
Like you, I have bad days. Things that are important and dear to me seem to be quite out of sorts some days. It hurts. You read something like the title of this post, and it's easy to say "yeah, yeah, yeah - whatever." But after years of "practice" and observation,…
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...when you become better. When you improve, so does everyone and everything around you. You're in charge.
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Hi Larry,
Happy Birthday! Great list! Add to 4, see your Primary Care Physician annually after age 50. I had Two serious medical conditions diagnosed at those checkups which were 100% cured with surgeries. There are some diseases that have no symptoms for people in good physical condition (like you).
Regards Chuck
Happy belated birthday Larry. I too share your age and most of your reflections. Thanks for bing an inspiration to me and many others. You truly lead by example.
Larry, well stated. Many blessings . You’re a good man.
So very true Larry…
I’d call today’s Think Daily message, “A Great Pearl of Wisdom” for anyone at any age…
Happy belated birthday!
Very authentic Larry and from the heart. All the best on your next 54 years. Bob
Good morning Larry! That is a great reflection for this morning! Thanks for sharing your thoughts as usual.
Larry, I got to say I love your outlook on life. By the way I like that picture also! Lol
Happy Belated Birthday Larry. I love all of those, #2 and #4 are my favorites. Thank you for sharing!!!
Happy Birthday! I am 53 and everything you wrote was very accurate. It is nice to know that other people your age feel like they still have so much to give. One problem I have been dealing with since I entered my 50’s is age discrimination. I am not sure if this happens to men and woman but I can only speak for myself. I have worked my whole life in big jobs. Didn’t take time off to raise my daughter, she went straight to daycare and now I couldn’t get a marketing job if I paid someone. I’m too old….since everything is digital and I have been trained and know how to market using digital advertising, (besides having a 17 year old daughter keeping me up to speed.) I was literally told that I would have had to grow up in the digital world. So I no longer work in the industry I loved….I won’t even care if they paid me a lower salary. But they want 20 somethings straight out of college……I guess that is how I became the General Manager of the Palace Theatre at 26 and the Director of MK at the NH Coliseum at 29….I have expected that I just work now to make a living and no longer to strengthen my career. I would be curious to know your thoughts on this since we are basically the same age and you hire a lot of people. Are most of the people you hire in their 20’s? Would you hire me?
happy birthday and thank for the wisdom, Larry!
Thank you for sharing really loved everything I read and Happy belated Birthday Larry
Awesome! Your Dad would be proud.
Life is Precious.
Great reflection Larry!
Your thoughts are near and dear to me as I turned 54 today! Very good thoughts to live by. Thanks for the impact you have had on my life Larry
Thanks for sharing these words – blessings!
Happy Birthday! Hope you enjoyed it. Great reflections! Thank you for sharing them with us.
I think everyone has pretty much summed it up.Happy birthday and many many more. God Bless you Larry!!!
Great advice and wisdom. Thank you Larry for being a very important mentor in my life. Your words are precise and inspirational every time. I appreciate you. Thank you!
Happy birthday Larry and thats some solid advice!
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Awesome! Happy Bday!
Happy Birthday Larry and David ! You both made Maryanne and myself turn a big corner in our life page. David…from sending us Larry’s book, and Larry for all you do for us with SOE 🙂
Everyone have a great Labor Day weekend !
I just turned 54 myself. Great words, great advice! We are very fortunate.
NIce! Happy belated Birthday!
Happy Birthday, Larry. You are a true inspiration. I value your advice, experience, and encouragement.