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for: ‘Monday Moments’

And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music. Friedrich Nietzsche   Ned’s Note: This week, dance differently and make some history.

Leaders don’t wait for someone to give them responsibility; they take it.  Ned Parks Ned’s Note: This week, TAKE responsibility; don’t wait for it.

The only true mistake is the one from which we learn nothing. John Powell Ned’s Note: This week, stand up and shout out your mistakes. Then correct them.

To conquer oneself is a greater task than to conquer others. Buddha Ned’s Note: Are you willing to work on yourself or are you going to continue to try and fix everyone else?  

This country is teaching children WHAT to think instead of HOW to think. Earl Shoaf (1962) Ned’s Note: It is easy to tell someone what to think. The real teacher, mentor and coach teaches HOW to think. What will you do this week?

“I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everyone.” Bill Cosby Ned’s Note: It takes courage to NOT please everyone. Who will you not please this week, and is it with the best of intentions and in good faith?

“Giving of yourself is a reward for yourself.” Andrew Sanderbeck   Ned’s Note: What and to whom are you going to give some of yourself to this week?

“Live so that you wouldn’t be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town gossip.” Will Rodgers Ned’s Note: Do something this week that no one will see, but that you would be proud of if they did.

“Whenever someone says ‘If I were you…’ don’t take their advice. They will never be you…and their opinion is rooted in their own beliefs of what is right!” Andrew Sanderbeck Ned’s Note: This week, listen to others, but not blindly. Make sure the advice will work for YOU!

“Don’t let your kid’s bedroom become a social cave.” Tim Dimoff Ned’s Note: I couldn’t agree more – no phones, TVs, or computers should be in your kids’ bedrooms. Every day in our house, we do High-Lows. What was your high moment of the day and what was your low moment. Talk to the kids …