day 226

let courage guide you

in whatever you do.

day 212

dreams only get stronger

with time.

day 210

have a blan B.

day 205

if its not awesome,

dont do it.

day 200

have your reminders.

day 197

fear is not even an option

DVF

day 196

Poached Nova Scotia Lobster with Young Carrots, Ginger, and Vadouvan Granola

by daniel humm, eleven madison park

a dedication to perfection

can play a significant role

in whatever you do.

day 194

to love means,

to move on

but not to forget.

day 193

just say it out loud.

it helps.

day 191

let your light shine.

day 183

its not where you take things from

its where you take them to.

jean luc godard

day 182

only by hanging in there

you can achieve

anything

in life

day 182

you cant love everybody.

day 181

a positive attitude may not solve all your problems,

but it will annoy enough people

to make it worth the effort.

day 178

you cant be good at everything.

day 174

whatever you do, do it whole heartedly,

because half-heartedly already sounds

as if it's broke.

day 169

day 167

the way i see it,

if you want the rainbow

you gotta put up

with the rain

dolly parton

... or just make your own.

day 166

"passionate work gets passionate response".

This is beyond true. When you can talk with passion about the work you do, or inject some fire into the process of making something, you will see how people respond. This does not apply to only craftspeople and artists, it applies to all of us. If you can tell a story with passion about what you're trying to accomplish, I can guarantee you will get a reaction. Sometimes it may not be the one you're looking for, but at least you will know what you say, do, or make creates a pulse in folks. And that goes a long way, whether making a blanket or discussing today's specials with some hungry patrons.

So whatever it is you do for work or fun or whatever makes your own pulse bounce like a jumping bean, fill it with passion. I have always been fascinated by personality traits of successful people, and here's what they all seem to have- the ability to take risks, the wherewithal to never quit, and the undying passion for what they're doing.

from the passionate & talented maven

day 165

believe in what you do.

it will show.