Not inferior unless we say so
There are no inferior brains, only inferior self images. You are worthy. We all are. Just as worthy as anyone else. Tell the children. Tell yourself. Often.
Child Labor
In countries where children are working very young in factories: the cause is poverty. "Should I send my child to work, or send them to bed hungry?" This is not new. Children have been working on farms forever. The cure? Fix poverty. How? Rule of law, individual liberty, economic freedom…
Hardship and problems
They have not come to stay, they have come to pass. How soon will they pass? That is up to us.
West of Worry
The liberating part of bad things happening is that you don't have to worry about that happening anymore! (Assuming nobody was badly hurt or killed of course.) We are well, and not worrying about losing our home! We know we can deal with that. I'm also not worried about anything…
High Flight
Our parents shape us. We learn from them. They cared for us when we couldn't care for ourselves, and we care for them when they can't. If it's not your blood parents, it's someone else who fills in. My Dad died yesterday. He was self employed as the best…
Human Accounts Receivable
"They owe me." "I'll get them". We carry around accounts of justice to be done, but it's only hurting us. Best to write these accounts off and move on. You'll be a lighter human traveler.
We're all the same
A street kid looking to be respected. A farmer looking to provide for his family. An executive looking to create results. A factory worker looking for significance. A mother striving for her children. Is it really any different?
Meaning Making Machines
Our lives are all meaningless without our creating the meaning. In this we have a choice. Have you created meaning that you suffer from? You can wipe all that clean with an instant decision, and create whatever meaning you want. It's up to you.
Not inferior unless we say so
There are no inferior brains, only inferior self images.
You are worthy. We all are. Just as worthy as anyone else.
Tell the children. Tell yourself. Often.
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Child Labor
In countries where children are working very young in factories: the cause is poverty. “Should I send my child to work, or send them to bed hungry?” This is not new. Children have been working on farms forever.
The cure? Fix poverty. How? Rule of law, individual liberty, economic freedom and property rights.
It’s the governments of these countries (communism, plutocracy, dictatorship, socialist) that doesn’t get it and causes their people to stay in poverty and take desperate personal action.
Do you support worldwide freedom as the solution?
We are all equal and we are all connected Thanks Larry Have a great day
Great post, in that it helps to reflect on our current state of affairs in North America. I recently read an interesting article about hunger and poverty in the United States in National Geographic. Amazing that a democratic country can find itself unable to provide for it’s people, just as a communist/dictatorship/socialist country can.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/foodfeatures/hunger/
I can’t help but wonder if we’ve gone too far to the other end of the spectrum. We have a larger urban population than ever before, with a smaller rural farming population. We have more government regulation on quality control, less places to sell our wares, and more taxes to pay as we become more profitable. In many ways, we had an easier time providing for our families when our buyers were local, and our towns were still a community where everyone took care of one another.
I support ending hunger around the world– but before we start to condemn others, we should be cognizant of our own shortcomings.
Good points but how do explain this …
A new report released this week by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reveals alarming child poverty rates within affluent, or ‘developed’, nations. The US ranks second highest among all measured countries, with 23.1 per cent of children living in poverty, just under Romania’s 25.6 per cent.
Here! Here!
It is really too bad that Government and leaders do not consider the people in their own country as their people. At least they don’t treat them as such.
Thanks for being such a great organization and caring for your dealers.
So sorry for your recent hardships. Take care.
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Hardship and problems
They have not come to stay, they have come to pass.
How soon will they pass?
That is up to us.
Love it! Inspired!
I can choose to accept everything as if I asked for it and be grateful for all I have Thanks Larry Have a great day
We can move on or let it pass or wallow in our problems. The choice is ours!
Great Thought and Attitude. Thanks for the example.
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Invictus
“Unconquerable”
That’s me. That’s you.
Stand firm.
“Invictus”
” I can I will Watch me ” thanks Larry have a great day
Our children will be strengthened and inspired by this daily legacy project, it will help them shape the future. Thank you for fighting
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Love Spangled Life
Whoever loves the most, wins.
You win!
Of all the quotes I have this trumps all Thanks for posting Larry Have a great day
Always choose love. Love wins, you win. <3
Amen! 🙂
No one can get enough of this wonderful quality. It is vital for each of us to demonstrate it in all our dealings, with every person we meet.
Love is the best gift. One size fits all and it’s easy to exchange!
I believe love is a choice not just a feeling. To love first is the key to receiving the very thing we all crave. Love in return. To love for a long time even when you don’t always want to is a way to build big love muscles. I’m not talking about sexual or casual I’m talking about unconditional sacrificial love!
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West of Worry
The liberating part of bad things happening is that you don’t have to worry about that happening anymore! (Assuming nobody was badly hurt or killed of course.)
We are well, and not worrying about losing our home! We know we can deal with that. I’m also not worried about anything lesser than that (which is a lot of things) happening either because I know I can overcome it.
What are you not worried about?
My online friend, the burdens you are carrying are being borne with grace. I continue to pray that you will be surrounded by friends and family who can be the hands and feet of God. My deepest sympathy at the loss of your father.
I can choose to worry or be afraid of or not.Which feels better for me? I am grateful for all that has happened to me as it helped propel me to a place I love Thanks for your daily blogs Larry I greatly appreciate them
Thank you for that perspective!
I wish i could say “nothing”, but i can not.
Our hearts go out to you & your family. There was a period of time when there was one tragedy after another and only through our faith, did we get through it. With Mark’s brain tumor & my cancer & then our business was broken into, we realized that there will always be stress and tragedies. That we can’t change…what we can change, however, is how we handle them when they put a wrench in our plans, we just keep looking forward and have faith that this too shall pass. We wish you & your family all the love, health & faith…know that there are people out there that are praying for you. Keep the Faith! Mark & Mary Minotti
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High Flight
Our parents shape us. We learn from them. They cared for us when we couldn’t care for ourselves, and we care for them when they can’t. If it’s not your blood parents, it’s someone else who fills in.
My Dad died yesterday. He was self employed as the best radio and tv repairman around. The other shops would bring him stuff they couldn’t fix. Most of all, he was a pilot and flight instructor, and taught me how to fly. That was his passion.
“Because I Fly”
I laugh more than other men, I look up and see more than they do. I know how the clouds feel and what it’s like to have the blue sky in my lap, to look down on birds, to feel freedom in a thing called flying. Who else can say their landscape is blue with beautiful light clouds? Who else can say they know where the rainbow starts and where it ends? Who else can say they know the real reason a bird sings? I envy the man that flys because he’s closest to God. I know that is where I’ll be – because I have flown.
Goodbye Dad.
Our condolences to you and your Family…..
Rick j
Very sorry for your loss. He sounds like a great man and the apple didn’t fall far from the tree.
Larry and family.. my dad had the greatest effect on my life in shaping it and giving me the great values I carried onto my family friend and myself.. I am sure ur dad did the same.a little poem….we feel so sad when those we love are called to live in the home above but they have gone to prepare the way and we will meet them again some happy day for god has told us that nothing can sever a life he created to live on forever so let gods promise soften our sorrow and give new strength for a brighter tomorrow.. all my best
Larry, sorry for your dads passing
Larry,
With all you have been through and you still find a way to make the most out of life with such a positive outlook. You are such an inspiration to myself and our business !! I am so proud to call you my friend ! My deepest condolences and thank you for all you do !!
Larry, sorry for your loss. Your dad sounds like he was quite a man.
You have endured a lot lately…godspeed.
Larry,
Sorry for your loss. You have been through a lot lately and you still find a way to inspire others. My condoloences, my friend.
Larry,
I am so sorry to hear the news about your dad’s passing. Thanks for sharing the legacy of a great man.
I am sorry for your loss. I am heading down a dark road with my dad right now who was also a private pilot so this hits very close to home. I also wanted to say that the way you look at and respond to issues in your life is definitely helping others shape their own future responses, you’re a great leader, thank you!
I am sorry for your loss ,I suspect he would have been so very proud of you
Sorry for your families loss.
Larry
Sorry for your loss
It is obvious that your Dad was a risk taker and an adventurer in life and passed that on
Thanks to him for creating such an amazing legacy in you and the rest of the family, and thanks to you for sharing his story. Keep flying
I am so happy you had such a great time with your dad What fond memories you can bring to mind and pass on Thanks for sharing with us this morning Thinking of you and your family today
Larry & Family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers from Wisconsin.
Larry, I am so sorry for you and your families loss. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you BIG HUGS
My Condolences for your loss.
Larry you and your family have been through a lot lately just keep going and keep staying positive!
Larry,
My sympathy on the loss of your dad. Your outlook on the curveballs of life are inspiring to all.
Larry,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in these difficult times.
Rick Card
What a heartfelt memorial!!
You truly are an inspiration. Thank you for being such a great influence and making the world a better place. Our heartfelt condolences from down here in Texas.
very sorry about your loss. keep inspiring us, your readers, as I’m sure your father will continue to influence your outlook and obvious care for others. We’ve all been there and some of us still are. That’s life?
Dear Larry and Family, my heart is with you…losing a Father is so hard…you always wish he was still here sharing your family life…but I’m sure he is in heaven and will be sending you love and inspiration…just look and you will see him…
Larry and Family,
Sorry for your loss.
Sounds like he is now up where he enjoyed spending his time. Remember to celebrate his life, and not to mourn the loss!
Larry, I’m so glad you had a wonderful father that you can keep celebrating and honoring through the way the live your life. My heart and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. The way you’ve kept pouring into others lives during all of this is a bigger encouragement than you know. I just received some of the hardest news of my life–thanks for being an inspiration.
larry, Im certain that your dad is very very proud of you! Im sure he looks at you with pride on his chest! and he is smiling upon you now! your very lucky to have a wonderful father to reflect on! Stay strong! You made a profound impact on me the week I spent with you at your organization, and at your Motocross Camp! Thanks for being an Inspiration Larry!
Larry, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. You have had a lot to deal with lately already. Psalms 34:18
Larry,
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Thank you Larry for always being there for us. Despite the obstacles you carry through and give us our daily dose of confidence.
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family right now. You have been given a lot to burden, it’s a good thing your shoulders are strong. You are an inspiration and make me gripe less about my own life. 🙂
I am so sorry for your loss. What a great career your dad must have had. There are so few of his types left in the world. You weren’t kidding when you said “God doesnt give us more than we can handle.” Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Larry,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad, I’m sure, is so very proud of you. Now he will be able to watch down from the heavens and see what you do everyday. My Dad died a few years ago and it was very hard. After thinking about the fact that he now gets to spend all day and all night watching over me helped ease the pain. So keep that in mind going forward, that your Dad is now watching you all the time. Seeing you perform all the great things you do and sharing with you those moments that he may not have been able to see before. He will continue to inspire you as you have for so many of the people around you.
Larry,
Some times in life as you know, when it rains it pours. I’m quite sure heavy downpours in the past have been far more uplifting and profitable than the storms you’re having to ride through right now. I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I feel for you brother ! I lost my Dad, my mentor and my best friend 8 years ago in the middle of almost losing my business to the drought and economy, and in the middle of my separation to teresa and ultimately the loss of my marriage.
You are a man of incredible strength , courage and a tenacity. You have not only been a great friend and mentor to me but and a great source of strength and an example by which I have followed. You have helped remind me what life is all about and how to stay or get back on the better side of ALL life has to offer. Thank you for that !!
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family through these tough times.
Thanks for being you and such a big infleunce and source of strength and guidance to me and ALL the people you touch.
Hang in there and I’ll see you in August
My condolences Larry. Today’s column is a great tribute to your Dad.
I am sorry for your loss.He has created something great. You.
Well said Larry, so what you are saying is there is another bright star in the sky, another rainbow maker, another Angel in the sky shine on us with your Dad’s name on it.
We are happy for them, and sad for us when our loved ones experience their final promotion home to be with God. My condolences to you and your family. xoxo
Larry…so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Your thoughts today were beautiful and I am sure that your Dad is quite proud of the Son, Husband and Dad that you are. I will keep you and your family in my prayers during this very sad time.
Your dad is flying over all of us. My condolences go out to you and your family. God Bless!
Dear Larry,
My prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times. I am sure you have made your father extremely proud by the way you live your life. He was obviously a great man to inspire you to be the man you are today.
Love and blessings to you always,
Roxanne
Larry and family;
Condolences to you! Love the poem and I am sure that your Dad is flying free now. Your memories will keep you long past the sorrow stage. Take care- my prayers are with you!
Larry,
So sorry to hear. Our thoughts and condolences to you and your entire family.
Jim Moon
It is always sad when a loved one passes. One of the comforts we have is our memories. Some memories seem as if he is right beside me, and I believe many times he is.
I am so grateful for an understanding and belief of everlasting life where we will be able to see and associate with our loved ones again.
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. This is a beautiful tribute to your father. Wishing you and your family peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Dear Larry,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I believe that we reflect, at least to some extent, our parents (or those that raised us), and from knowing you a little, I’m sorry I never had a chance to meet your father.
Flight has long been a passion of mine, though still unfulfilled, and your poem strikes a deep chord.
Hope you and your family find solace and relief from the wisdom and strength your dad shared with you.
Janik
Sorry for the loss of your dad! God Bless you my friend!
Larry…my condolences to you and your family during these very trying times. Praying for you all!
WOW! I guess things come in bunches. You and your family are due for the opposite for a while. So sorry for your loss! My dad is 84 and think about when might the last time I see him is.
My condolences on the passing of your dad. So sorry to hear but happy to know what he taught you.
God Bless
What a lovely tribute to Roger, your Dad, my brother. About a month ago, I found a wonderful picture of Roger and me- standing in front of the ocean, and I have my arms wrapped around his waist in a big bear hug. We are both facing the camera. This reminds me of our childhood, and the “mothering” I did for Roger in his younger years. Including him in play, (sometimes he had to be the dog when we played house); taking him to the store to buy candy for him; helping him with school work. His talents became evident before very long, and he was always tinkering with something mechanical, electronic, or gadget-like. Now, when I look at that picture, I imagine that my arms are still around him, wherever he is. That’s what big sisters are for.
Larry,
I am sorry for the loss of your dad.
Sounds like a great man. I am sure
that he was and is very proud of you.
God’s Peace,
Steve
My deepest condolences to you and your family during these very difficult time.
What wonderful memories he left you with.
Praying for you all!
I am so sorry for your and your family’s loss. It is never easy.
Thank you for sharing your insights with us.Your Dad raised a very fine Man.
My heart goes out to you and your family, Larry…May God bless and keep you, make His face to shine upon you…and give you Peace.
Larry you and your family have had to deal with a lot lately. Our prayer group in Orange Virginia has been praying for all of you. Our God doesn’t promise us all good times but he does promise to hold us close during those tough times.
Larry I am so sorry for your loss !! Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers !!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are all thinking of you here in WI.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these recent trying times.
Larry, So Sorry to here the news about your Dad you and your family are going through a trying time. My family and my work family express our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Larry, I am so sorry to hear about your lost but you have the memories and the great respect to carry with you the rest of your life. I lost my Dad several years ago and he was a Mr. Fix It as well. He could even fix life as far as I was concern. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You Dad left a very good legacy through you and your talents. May God Bless.
Beautiful tribute to your Dad Larry. He was so very proud of you and all of your accomplishments. He loved you and all of his family very much. We will all meet with him again one day. Sending my love and hugs to you.
So sorry for your loss ,your dad seemed like a great dad,so sorry for all your family is going through,just know you have friends who care and we are here for you…..just let us know how we can help….
Man, Larry — two hits in a row. I’m very sorry to hear this, especially when it did. Sending positive thoughts to you and your family.
Everything I ever learned about being a father came from my father. Sorry to hear about your loss. He was obviously quite an inspiration.
I love the story about you flying your dads special plane for the first time. I would say that I am sorry for your loss if I believed that you really lost him. Our loved ones always stay with us even if they are in a different field watching over us and helping. They live through us.
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Human Accounts Receivable
“They owe me.”
“I’ll get them”.
We carry around accounts of justice to be done, but it’s only hurting us.
Best to write these accounts off and move on.
You’ll be a lighter human traveler.
Isn’t that the truth…
Walking lightly 🙂
… unless of course I put a ten pound bag of rice in my back pack for a hike conditioning myself here in the beautiful mountain of Colorado.
Resentments are my number one offender I can choose to be creative and move forward.Leave the past where it belongs Thanks for the blogs Have a great day
Larry
Is there an address we can use to send photos of your kids in electronic form?
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We're all the same
A street kid looking to be respected.
A farmer looking to provide for his family.
An executive looking to create results.
A factory worker looking for significance.
A mother striving for her children.
Is it really any different?
Just now ,this week, receiving your blog.Enjoy what you have to say and learning from your words. Thank you.
We are either going forward or backwards it’s my choice Thanks Larry Have a great day
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Meaning Making Machines
Our lives are all meaningless without our creating the meaning. In this we have a choice.
Have you created meaning that you suffer from?
You can wipe all that clean with an instant decision, and create whatever meaning you want.
It’s up to you.
Larry,
Your thinkdaily messages are the first emails I open when I get to the office. Thanks for putting it out there.. it’s all too easy to get caught up in the pressure cooker of day-to-day business while forgetting what really is important.
Thanks for all you do.
Paul Bongiovanni
I can start my day over anytime I decide. I can change my attitude and get myself to a place of grattitude and acceptance.Whatever I focus on I make bigger. Thanks Larry for your daily blogs I love to read them every morning you write them.
The last couple of days I was honestly a little depressed! I had put so much meaning into, a personal, physical goal that it was emotionally frustrating to see an obstacle (injury) in the way. Today I choose to see the injury as a way to invigorate my efforts and overcome. Thanks for the reboot Larry! A little encouragement goes a long way!
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What important message to give to our children! Wish it was that easy to get them to listen and understand.
Love ,guide and let go I love the quote “be in the world what you want to see in the world” Thanks Larry have a great day
Exactly Larry.
I teach this concept as well.
Encourage SELF as we encourage others and do it often.
Thank you.
What a great reminder. Thank you, Larry
Thanks – I needed that.