About This Page: (This is Main Street by Angie, who is working on art goals here on the blog!)
This has been a personal project to blog every day for a school year on goals and dreams. My hope was that I could find a group of people to work with me.
I was lucky enough to find a small, but sincere group of inspirational people to keep me company. We've been using Walt Disney's philosophies or creations as inspiration.
I am no longer blogging daily, but I am notified if comments are posted, and I'll be happy to keep the discussion going!
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Please join us and introduce yourself here.
Can you give me a shout out when I run by?
Somehow, I can't believe that there are any heights that can't be scaled by a man who knows the secrets of making dreams come true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four Cs. They are curiosity, confidence, courage, and constancy, and the greatest of all is confidence. When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionably.
Walt Disney
I am still working on confidence today.
Can you give me a shout-out?
I'm taking a break from my dreams today to focus on the difficult, the uncomfortable, and the scary.
Today's focus is partly in response to some posters who really have some front and center "stuff" that is...well...difficult, uncomfortable, and scary. (I thank you for your honesty, those who are letting me know that life is interfering with your dreams.)
The focus is also because I have a whole day's worth of difficult, uncomfortable, and scary stuff to deal with.
Several people have mentioned the economy in one way or another, as being a barrier to moving forward. Being self-employed in a private practice and in a private school, I really do feel the pain right with you.
The truth is, though, with my business numbers cut in half, I've had the time to start this blog and to learn to do trip reports, and I really enjoy this.
I've had some extra time to plan for the students I DO have, including the curriculum for my college course. A little upgrading in the quality never hurts, does it?
I've had some time to think about what I'd want to do if I cut my losses and walk away. What if I really can't justify my office space with these numbers? What if the incoming flow continues to be so much less that previous years? Can I do something to improve that?
I've had some time to think about how much I really DO want to be a writer with a shelf of ragged paperback best sellers sitting in a library. That is my one true dream that has been with me since childhood. Could this be the time to pursue writing?
But, as many of you point out, your dreams only take you so far if you don't have the basics of life worked out.
And, working out the basics takes confidence. For me, it seems like I have plenty of courage...those bursts of energy and drive that shoot out like a sharpshooter's bullet and hit that target.
So why am I floundering? Most goals aren't completed in one shot! The whole target imagery doesn't work!
After courage you need confidence, and that is not my strength.
Let me transition from sharpshooting to running, so as not to mix metaphors. OK, I've transitioned..........................NOW!
Courage is for sprinters, while confidence, I think, is for distance. Some problems, jobs, or projects are distance runs, plain and simple. Getting through a tough economy where jobs and homes are no longer a given is a marathon. You have to keep moving, even though you can't see the finish line for the twists and turns.
Courage, I think, is that adrenaline shot that starts you out, but confidence is that calm, steady voice that says "Slow, steady, pace yourself, one step at a time, get to the finish line."
Having more courage that confidence, I think, is why I might have a whole life full of unfinished projects. It might be why some of the difficult and tedious things get pushed aside because they are, well, difficult and tedious.
I look at this blog as an example. I had plenty of courage to start this, but when I wondered if I was getting anywhere, I had to really dig deep for the confidence to keep going. I'm glad I did that because if most bloggers are honest, they are blogging for their own reasons and, for me, this is a great journey. The fact that others hitch a ride from time to time just makes it richer.
So, today is a day for confidence.
Today is a day for making those calls that take some confidence. Today is a day for making those decisions that take confidence.
Today is a day for deciding to keep moving for 8 hours of focused activity even if it seems as if the finish line is miles away. Even if the fact IS that the finish line is miles away.
Can you give me a shout-out when I run by you?
Walt Disney
I am still working on confidence today.
Can you give me a shout-out?
I'm taking a break from my dreams today to focus on the difficult, the uncomfortable, and the scary.
Today's focus is partly in response to some posters who really have some front and center "stuff" that is...well...difficult, uncomfortable, and scary. (I thank you for your honesty, those who are letting me know that life is interfering with your dreams.)
The focus is also because I have a whole day's worth of difficult, uncomfortable, and scary stuff to deal with.
Several people have mentioned the economy in one way or another, as being a barrier to moving forward. Being self-employed in a private practice and in a private school, I really do feel the pain right with you.
The truth is, though, with my business numbers cut in half, I've had the time to start this blog and to learn to do trip reports, and I really enjoy this.
I've had some extra time to plan for the students I DO have, including the curriculum for my college course. A little upgrading in the quality never hurts, does it?
I've had some time to think about what I'd want to do if I cut my losses and walk away. What if I really can't justify my office space with these numbers? What if the incoming flow continues to be so much less that previous years? Can I do something to improve that?
I've had some time to think about how much I really DO want to be a writer with a shelf of ragged paperback best sellers sitting in a library. That is my one true dream that has been with me since childhood. Could this be the time to pursue writing?
But, as many of you point out, your dreams only take you so far if you don't have the basics of life worked out.
And, working out the basics takes confidence. For me, it seems like I have plenty of courage...those bursts of energy and drive that shoot out like a sharpshooter's bullet and hit that target.
So why am I floundering? Most goals aren't completed in one shot! The whole target imagery doesn't work!
After courage you need confidence, and that is not my strength.
Let me transition from sharpshooting to running, so as not to mix metaphors. OK, I've transitioned..........................NOW!
Courage is for sprinters, while confidence, I think, is for distance. Some problems, jobs, or projects are distance runs, plain and simple. Getting through a tough economy where jobs and homes are no longer a given is a marathon. You have to keep moving, even though you can't see the finish line for the twists and turns.
Courage, I think, is that adrenaline shot that starts you out, but confidence is that calm, steady voice that says "Slow, steady, pace yourself, one step at a time, get to the finish line."
Having more courage that confidence, I think, is why I might have a whole life full of unfinished projects. It might be why some of the difficult and tedious things get pushed aside because they are, well, difficult and tedious.
I look at this blog as an example. I had plenty of courage to start this, but when I wondered if I was getting anywhere, I had to really dig deep for the confidence to keep going. I'm glad I did that because if most bloggers are honest, they are blogging for their own reasons and, for me, this is a great journey. The fact that others hitch a ride from time to time just makes it richer.
So, today is a day for confidence.
Today is a day for making those calls that take some confidence. Today is a day for making those decisions that take confidence.
Today is a day for deciding to keep moving for 8 hours of focused activity even if it seems as if the finish line is miles away. Even if the fact IS that the finish line is miles away.
Can you give me a shout-out when I run by you?
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Tags: bostwick, coaching, confidence, economy, executive function
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Now this is inspiring. I have got to find ways to bring in more money. This wekk I will sign up for EBAY!! I know my listed goal here is blood pressure. But my real goal is WDW!!! If I won the lotto I would spend a lot of my time traveling. Anyway thanks Sandy.0 Pixie Dust
Posted 10-26-2009 at 11:27 AM by scottjs 
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Would you like me to change your goal up there? Just let me know. A goal to save for a trip to Disney might be a good one!0 Pixie Dust
Posted 10-26-2009 at 01:44 PM by Sandra Bostwick
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Yea the blood pressure thing is allready under control!!!
I want to go to WDW in September 2010!!!!0 Pixie Dust
Posted 10-26-2009 at 08:04 PM by scottjs
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Yea the blood pressure thing is allready under control!!!
I want to go to WDW in September 2010!!!!
I got a specific problem!!!
(I am not rich)0 Pixie Dust
Posted 10-26-2009 at 08:05 PM by scottjs
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OK, then. Blood pressure goes under met goals and trip to WDW is the work in progress.0 Pixie Dust
Posted 10-27-2009 at 10:39 AM by Sandra Bostwick
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I think courage AND confidence goes to both the sprinter and distance runners..... As a former competitor/Olympic qualifier in both.... I think the only thing extra for completing the distance (long term goals) is a little extra endurance... When your body is telling you that you're tired, thirsty....it shifts into overdrive.. Doing the sprints (small projects) - it's more of an adrenaline burst.. those are usually over in what seems like a blink of an eye.... so for confidence....You need that in every aspect of your life.... just knowing that you can and will TRY....is being very BRAVE!!!! Whether its in a sport or going to work everyday, going to the unemployment line, or getting house work done..... Courage is for anyone willing to try and do SOMETHING!!!! So CONGRATs to all that are even trying......0 Pixie Dust
Posted 12-07-2009 at 05:43 AM by orionchika
