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Can you get excited about what might stand in your way?

Posted 09-27-2009 at 09:27 AM by Sandra Bostwick
Updated 09-27-2009 at 09:56 AM by Sandra Bostwick
"All I know about money is that I have to have it to do things. I neither wish nor intend to amass a personal fortune. Money may worry me, but it does not excite me. Ideas excite me."
Walt Disney

Can you fill this quote in with your own words? What might be holding you back from your dreams and goals? Could you find a way to be excited about that barrier?

"All I know about ______ is that I have to have it to do things. I neither wish nor intend to ___________. _________ may worry me, but it does not excite me. Ideas excite me."

Here's mine:
"All I know about technology is that I have to have it to do things. I neither wish nor intend to learn how to do all the fancy tricks that are available. Technology may worry me, but it does not excite me. Ideas excite me."

Since my current goal is to complete an online trip report with photos, the first problem for me was technology. I had no idea how to upload photos to the PassPorter website, then move them into a trip report thread. The whole process seemed so daunting and, I have to admit, if I had not put my goal on this blog, for all three people who are following to see, I'm not sure if I'd have learned that new skill.

I neither wish nor intend to learn how to do all the fancy tricks that are available, but I really wanted to be able to post some photos online.

I was so excited when I realized I could post a photo of my chandelier here to illustrate my first goal.

Technology may worry me, but it does not excite me. Ideas excite me... I actually do get very excited about the way technology has added a spark to the expression of ideas. Technology has changed the nuts and bolts of daily living. Right down to the core. We are different, down to the way we do even the simplest things.

A basic drive that we, as humans, have is to communicate, share thoughts and information, look for groups where we feel comfortable, and socialize. When I think of the way technology has changed the expression of that simple drive, I have to say it DOES excite me.

So, last night I learned how to post my personal photos on a website. One small step for man; one giant leap for mankind, as Neil Armostrong said?

Probably not, if you are just thinking about me.

BUT, wait!!!!! If you consider all of us, as a group, sharing the visual details of our lives through the air. Sometimes in real time through phones while we run errands. Sometimes on video. If you consider that grandparents can live across the world and have lunch with their grandkids on a screen. How about the fact that we can earn a respectable college degree while taking a number of classes online?

I think, if you put it all together, it really is a giant leap for mankind.

Strangely enough, technology plays a big role in my love for Walt Disney World. When I was a kid, I'd visit Walt Disney World, especially when Epcot opened, and see these amazing glimpses of a future that I just KNEW would soon be here.

Here is one of the attractions that showed some of the technology that fascinated me.

Horizons

I guess if I really think about it, technology makes me both worried, as Walt said, and excited. But the fact that I was motivated enough to get over a hurdle that has been in the way of my progress, WELL, that is my giant leap.

Carry on with your magical day!

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    Here's mine:
    "All I know about technology is that I have to have it to do things. I neither wish nor intend to learn how to do all the fancy tricks that are available. Technology may worry me, but it does not excite me. Ideas excite me."
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    "All I know about self confidence and courage is that I have to have it to do things. I neither wish nor intend to make fortune and live large. Promotion and Marketing may worry me, but it does not excite me. Ideas excite me."
    I made plans to go to a Police and Fire Safety Event in my town and planned to put my art on t-shirts fo rthe kids to wear (promotion) I did feel cheap and selfish being there like that but everyone I knew encouraged me. I was asked by some officers for by business cards, they loved the shirts. I was scolded by my friend who was with me; when asked who made the shirts... I made an excuse that it was for something else and appologized. So I deserved a scolding but got the job done and I am happy I did it and I need to watch for more events to take advantage of... and other people's kids!
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    p.s. These were the shirts!
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    I LOVE THEM, Angie! You really do have a gift.
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