Words to live better by for 2010
By Harvey Mackay
They don’t pay off an effort… they pay off on results.
No one ever chocked swallowing his or her pride.
Don’t just mark time; use time to make your mark.
People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan.
Technology should improve your life, not become your life.
The best way to be somebody is just to be yourself.
The best vitamin for making friends is B1.
It is not a question as to who is right but what is right.
The difference between failure and success is doing a thing nearly right and doing it exactly right.
Many people hear… but few people listen.
There is no free tuition in the school of experience.
The person who has no goal does not fear failure.
The best way to get even is to forget.
It is better to forgive and forget than to resent and remember.
Make decisions with your heart, and you’ll wind up with heart disease.
People have a way of becoming what you encourage them to be- not what you nag them to be.
You can win more friends with your ears than with your mouth.
When you kill a little time, you may be murdering opportunity.
Education is an investment and never an expense.
Ideas won’t work unless I do.
Its never right to do wrong, and its never wrong to do right.
Your smile is more important than anything you wear.
Gratitude shouldn’t be an occasional incident but a continuous attitude.
Helping someone up won’t pull you down.
Those that have the most to say usually say it with the fewest words.
If you don’t learn from your mistakes, there’s no sense in making them.
People wrapped up in themselves make pretty small packages.
When is the last time you did something for the first time?
Smart is believing half of what you hear; brilliant is knowing which half to believe.
One thing I can give and still keep is my word.
Those who beef too much often land in the stew.
Compromise is always wrong when it means sacrificing principle.
A stumble may prevent a fall.
The moral: Not just words to live by, words to live better. Happy 2010
~Wid
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Solstice Greetings
I am writing this on Winter Solstice Day which occurs yearly on the shortest day of the coldest season – typically December 21 or 22 – heralding the astronomical beginning of Winter. It is also the time when the Sun is farthest from the Equator.
Originally referred to as Giuli, later Juletid and eventually by a term with which we are all familiar, Yuletide – the event became synonymous with the yearly festivals of the Winter season. These celebrations culminated with a great Winter Solstice festival, combining customs from various cultures across Europe.
Worldwide, the tradition of commemorating Winter Solstice continues to this day. Interpretation varies from culture to culture, but whatever the occasion may be, they all share a common meaning – a yearly celebration of rebirth and light, and a time to give thanks to the bounty of nature through merriment and reverence.
May we pause during these unsettling times to reflect on the true meaning of the Christmas season. We send our warmest wishes for the best that life has to offer and to say how much your friendship means to us.
Wid
Originally referred to as Giuli, later Juletid and eventually by a term with which we are all familiar, Yuletide – the event became synonymous with the yearly festivals of the Winter season. These celebrations culminated with a great Winter Solstice festival, combining customs from various cultures across Europe.
Worldwide, the tradition of commemorating Winter Solstice continues to this day. Interpretation varies from culture to culture, but whatever the occasion may be, they all share a common meaning – a yearly celebration of rebirth and light, and a time to give thanks to the bounty of nature through merriment and reverence.
May we pause during these unsettling times to reflect on the true meaning of the Christmas season. We send our warmest wishes for the best that life has to offer and to say how much your friendship means to us.
Wid
Thursday, December 17, 2009
"If you talk the talk you need to walk the walk!"
I got on the scale this morning and was dismayed to see the reading of 208 pounds! I had successfully leveled off at around 200, my desired and comfortable zone. It's obvious that my discipline over the holiday season has already been less than stellar.
My strength is up, my endurance is down and my flexibility is steady. This is how I gage and monitor my fitness regime.
As my string of not missing a day of exercise approaches 6 years January 1, "If I'm going to talk the talk, I need to walk the walk!"
I'll let you know after the "season to be jolly"!
Wid
My strength is up, my endurance is down and my flexibility is steady. This is how I gage and monitor my fitness regime.
As my string of not missing a day of exercise approaches 6 years January 1, "If I'm going to talk the talk, I need to walk the walk!"
I'll let you know after the "season to be jolly"!
Wid
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Less Smoking = More Obesity = Shorter Life
A recent posting on the Internet lays out some serious consequences regarding the increase in obesity among Americans. The article states “Anyone who’s ever quit smoking (or tried to) knows that once the puffing stops, the eating begins.” As more people have quit smoking, we’ve seen a rise in obesity rates which if not curtained, could see 45% of Americans being overweight in just 10 years from now.
A New England Journal of Medicine study declared “If past obesity trends continue unchecked, the negative effects on the health of the U.S. population will increasingly outweigh the positive effects gained from declining smoking rates.”
The study examined health trends collected from national health surveys to forecast life expectancy and quality of life. Based on the continued decline in smoking, the life expectancy for an 18-year-old non-smoker should increase by nearly four months.
But over the past 15 years, body-mass index rates have shot up 48%, and if this continues unabated, the NEJM study projected that 45% of Americans will be obese by 2020, and that 18-year-old’s life expectancy will be reduced by just over a year. So when you balance less smoking against more obesity, the net loss in life expectancy is more than eight months.
The AOL article concludes by stating, “That doesn’t mean the customary trend of increased life expectancy due to improvements in nutrition, education and health care will suddenly reverse course. But the rising obesity rates may eventually slow this progress.
“The bottom line: If you succeed in giving up tobacco, pay especially close attention to your eating habits. It could add years to your life.”
Good advice. And that’s why I have been promoting physical fitness, proper nutrition and a commitment to a healthy lifestyle in my blogs over the past year. So as I sign every letter that goes out over my signature, I urge you to…
Get Up! Get Active! Get Involved! Get healthy!
~Wid
A New England Journal of Medicine study declared “If past obesity trends continue unchecked, the negative effects on the health of the U.S. population will increasingly outweigh the positive effects gained from declining smoking rates.”
The study examined health trends collected from national health surveys to forecast life expectancy and quality of life. Based on the continued decline in smoking, the life expectancy for an 18-year-old non-smoker should increase by nearly four months.
But over the past 15 years, body-mass index rates have shot up 48%, and if this continues unabated, the NEJM study projected that 45% of Americans will be obese by 2020, and that 18-year-old’s life expectancy will be reduced by just over a year. So when you balance less smoking against more obesity, the net loss in life expectancy is more than eight months.
The AOL article concludes by stating, “That doesn’t mean the customary trend of increased life expectancy due to improvements in nutrition, education and health care will suddenly reverse course. But the rising obesity rates may eventually slow this progress.
“The bottom line: If you succeed in giving up tobacco, pay especially close attention to your eating habits. It could add years to your life.”
Good advice. And that’s why I have been promoting physical fitness, proper nutrition and a commitment to a healthy lifestyle in my blogs over the past year. So as I sign every letter that goes out over my signature, I urge you to…
Get Up! Get Active! Get Involved! Get healthy!
~Wid
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
It Was a Gathering of ALL WINNERS!
The eighth annual WINNERS CIRCLE on November 20 was a very special night when we recognized and honored those whose support has enabled Grand Canyon State Games to provide 30,000 Arizona athletes of all ages a wide range of physical fitness opportunities and friendly competition throughout the entire year.
Todd Wilson and his outstanding staff were once again our hosts at the DoubleTree Guest Suites in Phoenix. You could not have asked for better facilities, the meal was a gourmet delight, and the service was impeccable.
We had a record number of items in the Silent Auction held during the pre-dinner reception. Mogollon kicked off the proceedings once we moved into the banquet hall. They don’t coming any better than our emcee Pat McMahon who kept things moving throughout the evening, and it’s always a great privilege to have members of the Piestewa Family and Pastor Don Holliday take part in the program.
Special award presentations were made to the following:
2009 Co-Athletes of the Year Award Winners
The AZ Desert Dolphins Synchronized Swim and
Rebecca Durazo
2009 Premier Power Player Award Winner
Mary McBain
2009 Commissioner of the Year Award Winner
Alan Lambert
2009 Rookie Commissioner of the Year Award
Dianne Pratt Doerschel
2009 Volunteer Force of the Year
St. Paul’s Academy
2009 Individual Volunteer of the Year
Bret Kawasaki
2009 Co-Venues of the Year Award Winner
The City of Scottsdale Recreation Division’s Indian School Park and
The Salt River / Pima Indian Community
Under the category of Special Entertainment, Slick Willie Shaw of the Harlem Globe Trotters gave an amazing demonstration of ball handling. The Valley of the Sun Chapter of the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame was once again our partner for the evening, and President Janie Riddle brought us up to date on their programs that benefit high school scholar-athletes.
Some guy with the moniker of “Snyder” attired in a San Francisco 49ers jersey was the “warm-up act” for keynote speaker Ann Meyers Drysdale who captivated the audience as she recounted the highlights of her impressive career as a three-time All-American, Olympian and now general manager of the Phoenix Mercury.
Realizing that he couldn’t top all the powerhouse talent that proceeded him to the podium, our Arizona Sports Council president John Startt kept his remarks brief in closing out the evening with a salute to all the winners and a challenge to our Board members, commissioners, volunteers and sponsors to continue the good work that make the Games so special.
What an evening! As we keep raising the bar, the challenge your GCSG staff faces is what do we do for an encore next year. Well, just stay tuned.
Todd Wilson and his outstanding staff were once again our hosts at the DoubleTree Guest Suites in Phoenix. You could not have asked for better facilities, the meal was a gourmet delight, and the service was impeccable.
We had a record number of items in the Silent Auction held during the pre-dinner reception. Mogollon kicked off the proceedings once we moved into the banquet hall. They don’t coming any better than our emcee Pat McMahon who kept things moving throughout the evening, and it’s always a great privilege to have members of the Piestewa Family and Pastor Don Holliday take part in the program.
Special award presentations were made to the following:
2009 Co-Athletes of the Year Award Winners
The AZ Desert Dolphins Synchronized Swim and
Rebecca Durazo
2009 Premier Power Player Award Winner
Mary McBain
2009 Commissioner of the Year Award Winner
Alan Lambert
2009 Rookie Commissioner of the Year Award
Dianne Pratt Doerschel
2009 Volunteer Force of the Year
St. Paul’s Academy
2009 Individual Volunteer of the Year
Bret Kawasaki
2009 Co-Venues of the Year Award Winner
The City of Scottsdale Recreation Division’s Indian School Park and
The Salt River / Pima Indian Community
Under the category of Special Entertainment, Slick Willie Shaw of the Harlem Globe Trotters gave an amazing demonstration of ball handling. The Valley of the Sun Chapter of the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame was once again our partner for the evening, and President Janie Riddle brought us up to date on their programs that benefit high school scholar-athletes.
Some guy with the moniker of “Snyder” attired in a San Francisco 49ers jersey was the “warm-up act” for keynote speaker Ann Meyers Drysdale who captivated the audience as she recounted the highlights of her impressive career as a three-time All-American, Olympian and now general manager of the Phoenix Mercury.
Realizing that he couldn’t top all the powerhouse talent that proceeded him to the podium, our Arizona Sports Council president John Startt kept his remarks brief in closing out the evening with a salute to all the winners and a challenge to our Board members, commissioners, volunteers and sponsors to continue the good work that make the Games so special.
What an evening! As we keep raising the bar, the challenge your GCSG staff faces is what do we do for an encore next year. Well, just stay tuned.
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