Comments on: Don’t You Dare Quit

By: Barbara @ BloggingWithoutABlog

Barbara @ BloggingWithoutABlog — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:26:19 +0000

Hi Tess - It's good to hear you got a good report from the doctor. I love your idea of the sign, "“No matter how long it takes or how bad it gets, I’m going to do it!”. Keeping a sign like that in front of us is a great reminder that whatever we desire is ours if we're willing to go for it. Barbara @ BloggingWithoutABlog’s last blog post..They Don’t Have To Be Einstein To Figure It Out

By: Robin

Robin — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:24:29 +0000

Hi Tess – I love your goldfish above!

That quote from Anita is great – and I like your “Keep your focus on solutions.” Good one!

Cheers – Robin

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By: Tess

Tess — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:37:47 +0000

Stacey, Thanks for the encouragement. I just returned from the doctor and it's not too serious just have to do exercises to stretch this certain muscle, ice and heat and tylenol. Of course I've lost major mileage but "oh well so what, if that's my biggest problem!" Tess’s last blog post..Don’t You Dare Quit

By: Stacey Shipman

Stacey Shipman — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:54:03 +0000

All too often we do quit when faced with obstacles. I recently wrote a post about never giving up and ways to overcome the obstacle. Often it's a simple reassessment or adjustment that unfortunately we don't give ourselves time to make. Good luck with your race and take care of that hip! Stacey Shipman’s last blog post..Got Stress? Use it to Your Advantage

By: Tess

Tess — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:56:52 +0000

Juliet,

I make it a habit to brainstorming obstacles. It makes me feel like I’m one step ahead.

Glenn,
You’re welcome. I’m always amazed at what elderly adults are doing. I plan on being amazing when I’m that old!

Lance,
Thanks for the encouragement. I saw a 79 year old guy in Hawaii finish the Ironman for his 11th time. I wouldn’t have believed the story however I was at the finish line as a volunteer and saw it with my own eyes!

Tess’s last blog post..Don’t You Dare Quit

By: Lance

Lance — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:25:43 +0000

Hi Tess,

Awesome reminder! And this all reminds me of an inspirational story I see played out every year for since I’ve been competing in 5K races and sprint triathlons locally. There is this lady, I believe she is in at least her 70’s, and possibly her 80’s – and she competes in many races. She’s not the fastest (not by a long shot, at that age) -yet she finishes – and always wins her age division. Because there is no one else. And the crowd always loves her. And it always reminds me that we can do whatever we set our mind to.

Good luck to you on your 1/2 marathon – it’s a goal of mine to do one of these sometime, too! Hopefully all is well in your visit to the doctor.

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By: Glen Allsopp

Glen Allsopp — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:41:38 +0000

Winners know when to quit and when to stick. Sometimes you have to realise a bad investment and cut your losses.

BTW, thanks for the tidbit at the end, I’m always collecting little motivational things like this!

Great post, on the whole I agree with you.

Stumbled!

Cheers,
Glen

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By: LifeMadeGreat | Juliet

LifeMadeGreat | Juliet — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:58:37 +0000

Hi Tess I like that you mention the obstacles. It's such an important thing for us to work on. Often I think we set goals without considering the potential pitfalls and how we will handle them. Juliet LifeMadeGreat | Juliet’s last blog post..What Are You Thirsting For?