Winning Words 2/21/11
“Aspire to inspire before you expire.” (Sent by Hey, Hey, Mrs A) “Hey, Hey” is a school teacher who keeps this slogan on her desk. There’s room for it by my computer, too. It should also find a place in every CEO’s office. In fact, it’s a good slogan for each of us…as a reminder that we ought to be more than takers during our lifetime. Why not think of one thing that you can share with someone today? ;-) Jack

FROM NL IN FLORIDA: We do at Score.Org. FROM JACK: It's good that you've been able to find a satisfying opptunity to help others.

FROM MOLINER CF: Add to that; "Perspire." Sometimes it ain't easy. FROM JACK: "No sweat," when it's something and someone that you really care about.

FROM OUTHOUSE jUDY: I'll share my snow! FROM JACK: 9" here. Someone (I don't know who) came and used his snowblower on our driveway. A lawyer, a priest, or a good Samaritan? I don't know who.

FROM BLAZING OAKS: I just saw the play "Tuesdays With Morrie" and was reminded again of why Bill and I loved that book! He wanted to be a giver right up until he died. He insisted that Mitch Albom bring questions when he came on Tuesdays (This is flying in from Cleveland to Boston each week for the visit!) because he was a professor that loved to teach, and he was "coaching" Mitch on the meaning of life... I think most of us who have lived long years, realize that it really IS more blessed to give than to receive... This is an excellent quote!
FROM JACK: Flying in from DETROIT! Mitch is a longtime writer for The Detroit Free Press. One of his recent stories is about a drug addict who became a pastor, serving the homeless in downtown Detroit. His church was without heat most of the time, and it had a hole in the roof, covered with a tarp. Mitch went and worked with him to raise funds to have the heat turned on and the roof fixed. They became good friends. The pastor died suddenly a few months ago.

FROM TAMPA SHIRL: That is a great motto for everyone. FROM JACK: I had some teachers like that.