Broken dreams or just not your preference?
Many of us say we have been broken by something that happened or did not happen. But if we look at it again, many of those things were simply preferences. We'd rather have had this happen or not happen, but we will be ok that it didn't or did not. …
The Great Barrington Declaration
I haven't talked about COVID at all at Think Daily, simply because I am not an expert on the subject, not to mention it has become a chunk in the political soup. But today I will refer you to something I found quite interesting. It's called the Great Barrington Declaration…
Is the Media making your life worse?
"Future generations will look back at TV as the lead in the water pipes that slowly drove the Roman's mad." - Kurt Vonnegut Is the media reporting news or causing a lot of it? If you didn't tune in would you know all the bad things going on? Do you…
Feeding A.D.D.
Do your kids have so much stimulation that they can't focus? Multiple devices? TV and video games at the same time? Trying to do remote schoolwork with a phone by their side? Toys everywhere? Entertainment all the time? Do you have all this? The human brain was not made for…
Be your own change agent
"Improvement" means change. Change is about moving from where we are to where we aren't. Better to change yourself than have an outside force make you do it, kicking and screaming. What are you going to change about you?
Stop doing things to make room for the new you
What's most important now? A full life leaves no room for something new, unless you STOP doing some things. What will you stop doing to make room for a new and powerful activity/habit this year that will take you decisively toward your goals?
Can you focus your attention for long?
Can you point your focus and attention where you want or do you find your mind swinging from one thought to another like a drunken monkey swinging from vine to vine? Controlling our minds is an essential component to living our greatest lives and becoming our best selves. You simply…
Bottomless needs got you down?
Did you ever feel like you are doing all you can do for others and it's not enough for some? When it comes to charity or helping people out, or workload, it never ends - there's always a need greater than what you can give in a day. If you…
Effort is your responsibility
You've got to try. If you don't try, then you won't learn and you won't accomplish anything. Unsure of yourself? Don't feel your worthy or ready? Is that why you aren't trying hard? If you don't give it a good effort, then you are holding yourself back - you can't…
Happiness – the purpose of life
"Happiness has always seemed to me, a great achievement." - Francoise Sagan The purpose of life - something so many of us have pondered, including me. When we are young, we are simple minded, but as we mature, we think of such things more and deeper. Here's what I have…
Broken dreams or just not your preference?

Many of us say we have been broken by something that happened or did not happen. But if we look at it again, many of those things were simply preferences. We’d rather have had this happen or not happen, but we will be ok that it didn’t or did not.
In fact, if we think on it even more, we can see that it was our preference based on what we knew at the time. Now that we’ve had to look at other options, we have found a new preference over the old one.
There is no failure or accidents. It simply a path we thought we could predict, but that was our error – thinking we could predict it. When what happens doesn’t match what we expected, see the expectations as the folly, not what happened as the disaster.
Embrace the fork in your road.
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The Great Barrington Declaration

I haven’t talked about COVID at all at Think Daily, simply because I am not an expert on the subject, not to mention it has become a chunk in the political soup.
But today I will refer you to something I found quite interesting. It’s called the Great Barrington Declaration and you can find it at gbdeclaration.org. Over 800,000 people have signed it, and you can too.
Check it out. gbdeclaration.org.
Happy New Year All from Chicagoland !
Today I’m grateful for SOE and the better understanding of the way my mind works and thinks. I see way Larry says ”shoot the arrow” first thing each day. Wish I understood his ways of thinking 30 yrs ago !
Wow! Great Barrington…very powerful thoughts and facts. I’ve been thinking this myself for a while now. But…I’m not one to “sit back” and wait. Some powerful professors and schools backing this (not political backed)
Thank you for sharing this.
Happy New Year Larry!
Happy New Year. Interesting read! Thank you for sharing that information.
When will the politicians that started this, believe the word “COVID ” means cold/flue virus…it comes yearly, and there is no vaccine (that’s why it comes yearly) the automobile kills more people daily!!!!!
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Is the Media making your life worse?

“Future generations will look back at TV as the lead in the water pipes that slowly drove the Roman’s mad.” – Kurt Vonnegut
Is the media reporting news or causing a lot of it?
If you didn’t tune in would you know all the bad things going on?
Do you feel worse when paying attention to the media?
The only thing stopping you from turning it off is that your primitive brain is wired to pay attention to bad news as a means of survival – and the media knows that. This is no longer necessary for you.
Do you want to feel better and live a better, less stressful, less biased life?
Off button.
Happy healthy New Year. I’m never watching 2020 again.
Thanks Larry for a very informative year
Happy New Year! All the Best in 2021…
This is the constant message I keep telling my friends and family. Stop the poison already! Change to a music station and see how your mood changes. I personally like edifying podcasts. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to everyone! Welcome 2021!
I agree with this to a degree. I only challenge the thought that news is all bad. That all media lies and we should not arm ourselves with knowledge. We as Americans have gotten fat and lazy on consuming things that are easy and not good for us. I think if you are watching any news channel you are probably watching someones opinion or bias. If you are reading the news it is more likely to be based on facts and not opinions. People not trusting the news is dangerous. In business that would be like not trusting the P&L, if you dont know whats going on you cant adjust and make changes to get back in the profit or see market trends that will effect your business. Looking for quality media sources is the key, just like looking at KPIs that matter to your business health. Ignoring talk radio, social media and tv talk shows is probably a good idea, but ignoring news is not a long term strategy I suggest. I see people relying on Facebook posts for information, looking at what media you are consuming is more the problem I think. Garbage in and garbage out. Knowing what you can control is the second discipline, is this something you can control or change? If its out of your hands than dont worry and dont stress. I feel like dumbing people down will not help solve issues but create other ones. I am optimistic that 2021 will be better and only voice an opinion to look at what media you consume and how you let it effect you. Control the garbage and control your life! Happy new years!
I’ve been following your advice on this for years now. I feel much better and more in control of my life. Great Advice Larry–as always!
I agree. Television, movies, and radio all mislead you by making you think that the story is about you, keeping you intrigued. Pick up a book!
Amen!
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Feeding A.D.D.

Do your kids have so much stimulation that they can’t focus? Multiple devices? TV and video games at the same time? Trying to do remote schoolwork with a phone by their side? Toys everywhere? Entertainment all the time? Do you have all this?
The human brain was not made for this. What are we doing to ourselves and our kids?
Can we take advantage of technology in a smarter way?
Good morning! As a mom of 4 I couldn’t agree with this more. We limit screen time to an hour a day (besides school work ) but I feel like I can do even more. They may hate me now for it, but one day I hope they will thank me.
I am grateful for you as well, and your daily inspirations. May you continue to be blessed
I am grateful to you and everything you and your team at Basement Systems have done for us over the past 17 years. Have a Happy New Year and many more. Thanks again. Congratulations on your speed record. Adrenaline is a great thing.
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Be your own change agent

“Improvement” means change.
Change is about moving from where we are to where we aren’t.
Better to change yourself than have an outside force make you do it, kicking and screaming.
What are you going to change about you?
We appreciate the shout out !!
Hi Larry – Almost sounds like a New Year’s resolution. I haven’t made one of those in a while!
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Stop doing things to make room for the new you

What’s most important now?
A full life leaves no room for something new, unless you STOP doing some things.
What will you stop doing to make room for a new and powerful activity/habit this year that will take you decisively toward your goals?
Can you focus your attention for long?

Can you point your focus and attention where you want or do you find your mind swinging from one thought to another like a drunken monkey swinging from vine to vine?
Controlling our minds is an essential component to living our greatest lives and becoming our best selves.
You simply must be able to focus for some time.
What are the distractions? Place? People? Devices? Background? Can you remove them for some period each day when you want to focus and go deep?
Long time subscriber, longer time friend
I believe I have been a subscriber from the beginning! Time moves by so swiftly, but time growing and learning with friends is time well spent.
This is so true. Even in my close relationships when visiting the cell phone is right there clamoring, dinging, buzzing, singing for our attention. People fall away from the conversation and the head drops to the tyranny of the plethora of distractions. Goal 2021, renewing my focus in meaningful healthier places.
Good morning Larry, I am not sure how many years I have been reading your blog but I love it, and it sure makes me feel like we are friends. Did you say hi to your knee? Merry Christmas!!!
Good morning Larry. I’m not sure how long I’ve been a subscriber, but it has been a while. I was an early adopter. Definitely agree with your perspective on great long term relationships. Relationships are intentional and the best ones are worth nurturing!
Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year.
Yes right around 10 year Subscriber
Yes a fellow Local, Dallas Motocross racer in the 80’s still love the sport enjoy your Baja 1000 stories!
Participate in local Texas, DFW area, road courses organized, performance driving schools in my Boss 302 Mustang
Also a recreational license private pilot
Congratulations at the Bonneville salt Flats 200 club!
Your daily comments are like a bottle a fine wine they are getting better over time
Keep your daily comments coming!
look forward to reading them in 2021
What is on your bucket list in 2021 after the Baja 200 club?
Merry Christmas Larry. Lesley and I want to thank you for your friendship and support for all the years we have been a dealer and for all the years in the future that we will continue being a dealer.
Larry – I’ve been a faithful follower of Think Daily since the subscriber base was less than 1500 which has to be around 10 years
Thanks for keeping it up – Merry Christmas
Dear Larry — Charlie and I have been with you almost from the start. We loved our personal tour of your headquarters and I was honored to represent your book with my DSM Agency. Hard to believe I retired about five years ago, but both of us still cherish your Daily Thoughts. Happy Holidays, Doris with Charlie
I have been a follower since you did a keynote speech at the Valley Chamber’s Trade Show at Sacred Heart University in 2009…..have also recommended my students at Gateway Community College in the Entrepreneurship program to subscribe to your blog that is filled with wisdom and encouragement
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Hi Larry,
I have been reading your blogs for 11 years. How do I know? I save lots of them and look back on when I need a mental boost. Your light shines bright on so many… Bravo to you Larry. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. LML
Have a good holiday
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
Hi Larry,
Thanks for the many years of wisdom.
Wishing you a Blessed Christmas and a year ahead with a fully recovered knee and lots of bike rides.
Cheers, Phil.
Merry Christmas old friend!!
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Bottomless needs got you down?

Did you ever feel like you are doing all you can do for others and it’s not enough for some?
When it comes to charity or helping people out, or workload, it never ends – there’s always a need greater than what you can give in a day. If you don’t have the right mindset, it can leave you exhausted and feeling like you aren’t doing enough. Solve one problem for someone – there’s always another. Do this task, another task is behind it.
You have talents and abilities. Here’s the right mindset when it comes to helping others, solving problems and work –
Your job is not to fill someone else’s cup, it’s to empty yours.
Do what you can in a day and make you proud. That’s all anyone can ask.
I definitely feel exhausted from time to time with the feeling of helping others, donating or even solving a problem. The issue that I haven’t been able to find is the happy medium. when the helping hand becomes taken advantage of. In this time of life where you can work or sit and ask for change , most take the “gimme” stance. I understand not all are able to have this choice but the struggle to learn the difference for me is difficult. Good Morning and I really needed this in my mindset to start my day!!!
I needed this one today! Thank you!
Merry Christmas!
The only thing that you can take with you once you die, is that which you’ve given away.
Absolutely perfect thought and so well-timed. Merry Christmas.
Good morning, Larry! We are grateful for you. Merry Christmas.
Love this one. Thanks LJ.
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Effort is your responsibility

You’ve got to try. If you don’t try, then you won’t learn and you won’t accomplish anything.
Unsure of yourself? Don’t feel your worthy or ready? Is that why you aren’t trying hard? If you don’t give it a good effort, then you are holding yourself back – you can’t blame anyone or anything else.
Follow people who are losing – and you’ll see people who don’t try – who don’t put in the effort that is necessary for them to get better results.
Effort is your responsibility. Are you putting in the effort?
Glad your knee is on the mend!
Keep up the good recovery with knee! Hopefully be back out ripping it up on two wheels again soon
First Ironman, now “Bionicman”?? ?. Heal fast and Merry Christmas!
Speed heal Larry,
Medically speaking, aftermarket components are better than ever these days, I’m glad I’m still 100% OEM after 63 years of life:)
Hi Larry-best wishes for a speedy & full recovery following your knee replacement surgery!
All the very best with your knee replacement recovery.
Hi Larry… I hope you are full recovered from the knee replacement you got recently! Have a great 2021.
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Happiness – the purpose of life

“Happiness has always seemed to me, a great achievement.” – Francoise Sagan
The purpose of life – something so many of us have pondered, including me. When we are young, we are simple minded, but as we mature, we think of such things more and deeper.
Here’s what I have come up with –
The purpose of life is to be happy, while and by becoming the best version of ourselves, in service to others.
What is your definition? Tell me with the orange button, or just write it down for yourself. Warning – you might get stuck for a while – and that is good. Think. Why are you here? What ideal are you moving towards?
Not stuck at all – because I agree. One of the many books I’ve studied, though I am a recovering Catholic, is Resisting Happiness by Matt Kelly. That is his definition almost exactly. thanks for these and Merry Christmas!
Excellent topic and one that I am wrestling with as I move into “middle age.” Your Think Dailies are a wonderful way to start my day. I am grateful for your service!
Don’t walk through life with your hand out, instead, put your hand out to help someone. Give back, make someone laugh, share your talents. That feeling you get will never be forgotten and it will make you continue giving back.
I feel I was put here to help others of all kinds , and make our world a better place for those I have helped. While being a hard worker I have helped so many in my company and many outside it . God is with me always
To stand before God at the end of my life, with no talents left, and to say to him “I have used all that you have gave me.”. I do this to make others happy and be the best me I can be, thus making myself happy.
Hello Larry, The purpose of my life is to be happy and healthy and help others. I have been through the fire without being burnt, and to show my gratitude, I try to help someone weekly. I have enjoyed your blog for a few years – thank you!
Absolutely! What makes me get up and rolling each day, is the thought that I do something that can help people, even if it does not lead to a sale. Some of my best days have produced the smallest of monies….
My purpose is to raise my children to be positive contributors both mentally and spiritually. By showing them and teaching them through doing the right things and living the right way. Lead by example, learn from your mistakes, and never quit.
stealing a bit of yours – I’ll go with: The purpose to life is to be positive, spread laughter, all while intentionally becoming the best version of self.
The purpose of life is to find joy and the best way is by service to others. “When you are in the service of your fellow man you are in the service of your God” LDS scripture
My Purpose: When I was a very young person I often thought about the hardships of life. Life wasn’t easy for me at all, I often thought if what I was experiencing was what life was going to like then I really didn’t want to continue with it. I felt stuck, but I snapped out of that thought almost as quick as I got into that mindset. I realized that my purpose in this life is to influence and lead others on how life should be. To this day, I work more than I should, but I have been becoming more of a delegating leader than ever before. I am not stuck at all now, with my new style of leading I have grown leaps and bounds very recently. I’m more of a student today than I ever have been before. It is possible for an “old dog” to learn new tricks! Keep pushing!!!!!
Thanks for the homework…as i get closer to retierment (13 months) but who’s counting, I reflect back on what I’ve done and … Am I happy ,Yes ! I believe I am a good person and try to help others where I can, I’m blessed to be where I’m at, Have My Health, Finances in order,Great company to work at , Good family and friends! Thanks Larry for these daily Thoughts, they do stimulate the brain..
To love and be loved. To learn and share what I learn with others. To be happy and help others become happy as well, by helping them in seeing there is a better life available to them through becoming a better version of themselves everyday. Being a good leader and helping others in as many ways as I can.
Positively IMPACT people (which includes me).
I believe the purpose of life is to pass down our knowledge to future generations so that they might have a chance of a better life that what we might have had.
I agree with Larry. Our reason for being is to enjoy ourselves and to share that joy with others in every positive way that we can.
My purpose in life is to share my life experiences with others coming up behind me. While I am not ready to finish the race just yet, I want to share some of the important lessons life has taught me that others around me are still seeking to discover. It is important to let others choose and learn from their own experiences. Salt, Speed and Dust Chapter 13 sums up the example I want to be. I want to be the old man from the story that stands back and watches and then offers suggestions of experiences from his past that help those who are expanding their own experiences. I want to do this in both my professional and personal life.
To Live, Learn and Grow – Trusting God, Encouraging and being Encouraged Everyday and not growing Weary because this Journey is not very long!
Here to glorify the Lord.
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Larry, Happy New Year to you and all the great people in your companies!
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