Winning Words 3/9/09
“Don’t be afraid about stepping out and doing something. Losing is not to have participated in the race.” (Colleen Howe) Mrs. Hockey died last Friday. She wasn’t afraid to step out and do things. At times she could be abrasive, but she was who she was and was admired for that. Mr. Hockey (Gordie) once said: “The formula for success is to believe in yourself, believe in God and marry the right girl.” The Howes are two Hall of Fame people, and have made two fine statements of advice. ;-) Jack

FROM PR J.S.: Perhaps we could add that "doing something" often requires preparation. Those who do things without preparation often would be better off not doing them at all.

FROM M.L. IN ILLINOIS: the words i repeated many a time as my children were growing up and used them yesterday on my 25 year old son are, "life is not a competition". just go out and play!

FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: We called it "stretching your comfort zone". When my kids were little, everytime we went to the grocery store, we purchased something we had never eaten before....mostly a different kind of fruit but it could be anythine. Andy especially loved to "push his zone" and he would try anything. Kimberly was a little more reserved but would go along with trying new things. When I had my two Girl Scout troops, we also did the same thing. We would name the tasting after the camp....Metamora Measure, Innsfree item, etc. and all the scouts would try something new. Most of the time unsuccessfully, but none-the-less, everyone tried the new thing. It's about challenging yourself! FROM JACK: That's one of the best ideas I've heard in a long time. You were (are) a leader!

FROM GOOD DEBT JON: The theme for my NSAI songwriters seminar in Columbus, GA last week was, “Dare to Suck.” I’ve sang some pretty horrible scratch vocals as guides that talented singer can make into a beautiful song. But without daring to step out and risk embarrassment, humiliation, and the contumelies of the rabble on the side lines the song is never written. Daring to Suck is what eventually leads to success. Mr. Hockey is right about the formula for success, too. FROM JACK: I think each of us has had some "not daring to suck" moments. MORE: How about American Idol tryouts for daring to suck moments?

FROM MOLINER C.F.: Now there's a real "hat trick" FROM JACK: Check again, There were only two quotes.

FROM SNOWBIRD F.M.: Very timely - thanks Jack. You do keep up with current events~~!

FROM B.S. NEAR ORLANDO: Marrying the right girl is a prime key of success. If one is smart enuff to do that, just think of his potential. Also, working hard to make the marriage succeed is also very important.My Mother used to say, "always settle an argument before going to bed at night"