Jack’s Winning Words 9/22/17
“Most of us are pretty good at keeping promises to others and pretty bad at keeping promises to ourselves.”  (Lawrence LeShan)  The Optimist Creed has a line…”Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.”  Self-promises, like that, are often easier said than done.  12-Step Programs, designed to face addiction problems, call for a decision to seek the help of “a higher power” and the help of others in keeping self-promises.    ;-)  Jack

FROM LBP:  A New book out by one of my favorite podcast hosts, Gretchen Rubin, posits that people can be classified by how they respond to expectations. One of the largest groups she dubs the obligers which fits today's quote. But it's interesting to think about how others struggle (or don't) with inner and outer expectations. Her motivation is not to box people but to figure out strategies for yourself and your interactions with others. If nothing else it reminds us that people aren't one size fits all and helps us think about some other perspectives.
What is your tendency? https://gretchenrubin.com/2015/01/ta-da-the-launch-of-my-quiz-on-the-four-tendencies-learn-about-yourself/====JACK:  "Much obliged" is an expression you don't hear much anymore.  In today's world it's "Thanks, man! or "Thanks, maaaam!"  I saw a picture of Jesus giving the thumbs-up sign and saying, "Thanks, dude!"

FROM TAMPA SHIRL:  That is a great idea!👍👍👍====JACK:  It's always a great idea to seek the help of the higher power.

FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY:  Promises to others are strong words.  We shouldn't promise unless we DO the thing we promise.  But, the promises we make to ourselves are often broken.  Not sure what the answer is but I promise I will try to be better at it! 😊====JACK:  "I promise, so help me, God!"