Comments on: Don’t Ever Give Up

By: scheng1

scheng1 — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:08:28 +0000

Sometimes I think we are worse than the animals. The cats and dogs dont give up, until they manage to steal the food. Yet most of us give up mentally, without even making an ounce of effort.
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By: Lance

Lance — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:22:16 +0000

Skip,
Thanks much for stopping by, it’s great to have you here. There is always hope…that I truly believe. Best to you, as you go forth…

By: Skip

Skip — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:17:46 +0000

Wow thats great! This post has really inspired me! This mroning I was about ready to give up, now my perspective has been changed and I feel I could do aything!
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By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:23:44 +0000

I will admit, I am too afraid that I will fail at things and it holds me back terribly. I need to figure out how to get over that without failing! Of course it always seems to come back to failing! Jennys last blog post..Don’t Laugh At…

By: Lance

Lance — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:36:29 +0000

@Tammy – Five brothers, you probably were a survivor! Our daughter wishes she had another sister to even things out with her two brothers (it’s not happening!!). It is the vulnerability that can hold us back sometime, I think. I smile seeing what you wrote Tammy – it can be exhausting just watching our kids – I agree. I think we all go in streaks, and family time can be a time when we want more stability in our lives. And that’s ok.

@Gemma – Welcome! And I’m glad to hear the smile is back!

By: Gemma

Gemma — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:30:34 +0000

Fabulous!! Absolutely brilliant … the smile is well and truly back on my ace now )))

By: Tammy Warren

Tammy Warren — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:17:58 +0000

I guess I am from a family of all risk takers. I am the only girl with 5 brothers. I had to be a risk taker to survive. Sometimes risk do leave me a little vulnerable when awaiting the outcome. I have noticed that I am less of a risk taker these days. Maybe it is because I am now sitting back and watching the children take the risk and I am exhausted by watching them. This was a great post Lance. Tammy Warrens last blog post..Was that a compliment? Think about it.

By: Lance

Lance — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:41:38 +0000

@Amanda – A leap of faith, yes! Sometimes we just have to trust ourselves, and then do it!

By: Amanda Linehan

Amanda Linehan — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:02:12 +0000

We can't always rely on reason. Sometimes a leap of faith (or up a wall!) is what's required! Amanda Linehans last blog post..Use Self Reflection To Get Some Direction

By: Lance

Lance — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:24:27 +0000

@Alex – That’s the thing, when we’re going along – and don’t know how far success is away, quitting can seem like a pretty good option. But, if we keep at it, really keep at it, success will find it’s way to us. So, keep at it Alex!

@Gloria – Thanks, and glad to have you here adding to the conversation.

@Sherre – Yes, I think the video does a nice job of illustrating the point of not giving up. Now, had it only not have been staged…but that’s ok, the point is still the same.

@Marelisa – Yes, what kind of walls are we constructing for ourselves, or what kind of walls are we afraid to climb. When just over the top might be our greatest successes.

@Audra – A little danger can be a good thing… Taking risks (in baseball, or in life) can lead to some moments that you may feel vulnerable, or scared. But, in the end, a good calculated risk can really reap great dividends. And if it doesn’t, we should shake it off, and try again. And we’ll get there…to a life well-lived…

By: Audra Krell

Audra Krell — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:19:25 +0000

Nicely done Lance. I have three boys (all baseball players) and I have been focusing intently on "risk taking" with them. I praise it all the live long day with them. Being a risk taker makes you a little dangerous, a little wild, keeps the opponent on their toes, they don't know what to expect from you. I don't know a boy, man or even most women, that don't long to be a little dangerous, a little unpredictable. Good things happen when people are willing to take risks. Audra Krells last blog post..ATM Voting?

By: Marelisa

Marelisa — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:16:53 +0000

Uuuuuh, it's too bad that was staged, because the video looks absolutely awesome. She looks like spiderman climbing up that wall. I agree with you that the lesson is the same though: run after the ball with the full intent to catch it and don't let things such as "walls" or the very real possibility of failure slow you down. Marelisas last blog post..Thoughts to Get Your Creative Juices Flowing

By: Sherre

Sherre — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:14:22 +0000

That is a GREAT video and excellent illustration of your point. Sherres last blog post..Monday Miscellany