Thursday Thirteen #1
This new blog is a series of firsts and this happens to be my first Thursday Thirteen entry. It’s a coincidence that this is the 13th post on this blog.
I love these small books called Life’s Little Treasure Book by H. Jackson Brown, Jr. One is about Wisdom and the other about Success. I chose to share 13 inspiring thoughts from these books.
1. Think big thoughts, but relish small pleasures.
2. Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all they have.
3. Win without boasting.
4. Lose without excuses.
5. Don’t waste time waiting for inspiration. Begin, and inspiration will find you.
6. Commit yourself to constant self-improvement.
7. Be open to new ideas.
8. Don’t make the same mistake twice.
9. Make a habit of reading something inspiring and cheerful just before going to sleep.
10. Commit yourself to quality.
11. Spend your life lifting people up, not putting people down.
12. Never underestimate the power of a kind word or deed.
13. Become someone’s hero.
As I was reading, I was trying to pick my favorite, and I couldn’t do it. They are all beautiful.
Happy first tt!
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Comment by jenn — November 15, 2007 @ 8:10 pm
Wonderful list, Rachel!!!
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Comment by Secret Agent Mama — November 15, 2007 @ 9:45 pm
Hi Rach! This is Toni from Wifely Steps. I’m sharing with you a link to a new baby blog of mine. Also posted a TT edition there.
1. Think big thoughts, but relish small pleasures. -> I super love this. Simple joys!
2. Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all they have. -> This reminds me of the film The Shawshank Redemption.
7. Be open to new ideas. -> YES! Don’t be an idea killer.
9. Make a habit of reading something inspiring and cheerful just before going to sleep. -> YES! This is why I don’t like watching the news at night. Too much negative energy. I want to have sweet dreams!
Comment by Toni — November 15, 2007 @ 9:53 pm
And oooooh I love this CommentLuv plugin of yours! How cool!
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♥ Yes, it’s a nice feature that you might like to add to your site.
Comment by Toni — November 15, 2007 @ 9:54 pm
Nice Thursday post! I just posted my Thursday, with a few add-ons, come on by and visit!
Have a good one!
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Comment by Deb — November 15, 2007 @ 10:30 pm
Welcome to Thursday Thirteen!
Enjoy!
Happy TT’ing!
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Comment by Raggedy — November 15, 2007 @ 11:30 pm
These are fabulous Rachel! What wonderful books. I, also, could not pick a favorite, because they are ALL great!
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Comment by Misty Dawn — November 16, 2007 @ 12:29 am
What a lovely collection of inspirational thoughts. I particularly love number 11. It’s so important to commit yourself to building people up. It’s so easy to put others down, but really, what good does that do. Welcome to TT!
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Comment by amypalko — November 16, 2007 @ 12:31 am
I really wish people would do more of #11, the world would be such a better place if they did.
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Comment by Natalie — November 16, 2007 @ 1:15 am
Excellent first T13, and I love those books also.
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Comment by Penelope Anne — November 16, 2007 @ 3:18 am
Perfect!
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Comment by Mike M — November 16, 2007 @ 7:02 am
Enjoyed those one line quotes. Now you get me impatient to look for those mini books! I better check on TT, too.
BTW, Rachel, your other site is not cooperating with me again. Sorry, I can not give any comment over there.
Hugs and kisses to your machos.
Tita
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Comment by tita princess — November 16, 2007 @ 10:54 am
That’s a good list and welcome to TT.
Comment by Nicholas — November 16, 2007 @ 3:45 pm
Those are some wise words that you have shared with us. It’s good to have words to hang on to—thanks for sharing.
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♥I’m glad you enjoying reading my list.
Comment by damozel — November 16, 2007 @ 3:49 pm
hi Rach,
welcome to TT! I’m sure you will enjoy coming up with your list week after week.
great list! happy weekend!
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♥Thanks! I’m already excited to post my next one.
Comment by JO — November 17, 2007 @ 10:31 am
Congrats on your first TT on your new dot com!
♥Thank you Tisha!
Comment by Crazy Working Mom — November 17, 2007 @ 11:41 am
hi rachel! nice new site… this is a nice encouraging list…BLessings!
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♥Thanks for visiting my new site.
Comment by hailey — November 17, 2007 @ 11:27 pm
Hi Rachel, I love the idea. Series of Firsts
!
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Comment by KK aka Tina — November 19, 2007 @ 12:00 am
Great inspiring thoughts, Rach! I will add this blog to all of mine
Have a nice day! And congratulations on this new domain!
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♥Thanks Sasha!
Comment by sasha — November 19, 2007 @ 8:58 am
wow! this is nice! great TT Rach! buti ka pa nakakakeep up sa mga memes…ako humihina.hehehe! i’ll do better next time!
♥That’s alright. You can always join your favorite memes again at anytime.
Comment by jennyr — November 19, 2007 @ 9:17 pm