Winning Words 8/28/09
“Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.” (Churchill) In his military and political life he made several decisions that turned out to be failures—nice ideas that didn’t work. But he kept coming up with ideas that did work and eventually was named one of the most influential leaders in history. Failure doesn’t have to be final. Hold on to your enthusiasm!. ;-) Jack

FROM R.I. IN BOSTON: It takes determination to remain enthusiastic in the face of failure. I suppose that's what identifies a true achiever. Regarding Churchill: The current observance of Senator Kennedy's death (and life) reminds me of the time of Churchill's death. We were living in London at the time, and lined up among the thousands who passed his casket for one last salute to a great leader. For a couple days there was a continuous queue of common people reverently filing through the great hall where he lay, paying homage to that very uncommon man. FROM JACK: We are what the times make us.

FROM BBC IN ILINOIS: Very encouraging today; thank you - needed a lift on a grey day!
Look for the silver lining
When e'er a cloud appears in the blue.
Remember some where the sun is shining,
And so the right thing to do,
Is make it shine for you.
A heart, full of joy and gladness,
Will always banish sadness and strife.
So always look for the silver lining,
And try to find the sunny side of life.

FROM CJL IN OHIO: Remember the phrase: Success is never permanent; Failure is never final?

FROM MOLINER C.F.: If enthusiasm is driven by passion, the odds for success are multiplied.

FROM P.H. IN MINNESOTA: also, Teddy Kennedy!

FROM S.H. IN MICHIGAN: C.F. Moliner, your response is greatly appreciated by me. And today's Winning Words. What is life and all the dreams we dream and the risks we take if not driven by passion?!!!!! That might be why the movie "The Passion of Christ" was called "The Passion of Christ." We simply follow.