Pro Football Player Dennis Byrd's Wisdom Tip

Dennis is such an inspiration to everyone.  His triumph of overcoming adversity leaves us with the knowledge that all things are possible.  

 

 

Don't Let Limitations Stop You

 

 

 

 

What sets a person apart from others who have gone through great trials?

 

"It is their indomitable spirit, a spirit everyone has at their disposal, but few grab hold of it."

 

"Don't allow limitations that are either put upon you by someone or physical limitations to stop you from a dream you have."

 

"Don't focus on the things you can't do.  Focus on what you can do with such intensity that it becomes an unstoppable force."

 

"Be thankful for the little things."

 

"Time exposes a person's true intentions.  Time exposes a good heart and a bad heart.  If you are patient enough to be observant over a long period of time, you will learn about the people you are around."

 

"Time reveals everything and people's actions reveal themselves."

 

"You need time to see a person's actions so you will know the intent of their heart."

 

 

Journalist Bob Brown's Wisdom Tip

Bob Brown is a seasoned journalist and a true gentleman. During our interview, I remembered that all too familiar voice I had heard so many times as he reported stories that have touched all of our lives.

 

Taking Risks

 

"Nothing truly great happens unless there is some kind of risk involved.  The question then becomes are you willing to take the risk?  So many people are fearful when faced with unknown territory.  Often they let those fears keep them from some of the greatest rewards in life.  When a person's self esteem is lowest they tend to let opportunities pass them by for fear of failing once again."

 

 

My take on Bob's Wisdom Tip.

 

I never would have thought that I would be a risk taker.  In my earlier years I was so afraid of making a mistake that I turned to everyone else to tell me what to do.  While it is good to take advice from others, it can be damaging if you don't weigh their advice against where you are wanting to go in your own career. 

 

I remember six months after I started my card company in 1987 called "A Touch of Heart" by Victoria, my stepfather shared some of his earlier thinking about my venture.  He said, "I wanted to tell you that you are not an experienced business owner and so the corporate world is going to eat you alive."  Fortunately, he never voiced his opinion when I first stepped out into the risky deep waters. 

 

For six years I had my cards going all over the United States and Canada.  Without taking a risk I would have never known that I could do it and would have never been prepared for the next risk that was waiting just around the corner for me to pursue.

 

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Musician and Singer Clarence Boyd's Wisdom Tip

Clarence Boyd was such an interesting interview.  He humored me by playing a couple of songs for me on his well-used piano.  What a great talent as well as a wonderful down to earth guy.

Dreamers Versus Visionaries

 

A dreamer only wishes he could do something, bur a visionary not only wishes, he does something to make it come to pass.

 

My take on Clarence Boyd's Wisdom Tip.

 

I remember years ago thinking since I have some talents that need to be revealed maybe someone will notice and knock on my door.   I was being a dreamer.  I know some people are discovered without doing a thing, but for most, it takes making yourself available by taking certain steps in the right direction.  That's being a visionary.

 

 

 



Oklahoma University President David Boren's Wisdom Tip

During my interview with President David Boren, here is the wisdom tip he left with me.
I must say, I was very impressed with this man and the way he conducts his life.

 

Service To Others

Service to others gives purpose to your life because what matters the most is what you give, not what you receive.  Ironically, in giving of yourself, you really find the purpose for your life.  The most insecure people are the ones who seem to be focused intently on themselves.  On the other hand, the ones who find a cause more important than themselves to invest in find that the ultimate happens.

 

Here's my take on President Boren's Wisdom Tip.

 

I had no idea when I was asked to write the newsletter for a well-known university that I would some day write several books.  At the time, I didn't even know I was a writer, but they saw something in me that I didn't see in myself.  However, my willingness to help highlight  people in their intended goals as graduate students, eventually led me to the realization that others enjoyed what I had to say.   So you never know how one simple act of obedience will open doors that you never intended to walk through.

Wisdom Tip from Baseball Star Johnny Bench

Here is a wisdom tip Johnny Bench told me during our interview for the Distinguished Oklahomans book.

 

 

The Vowels of Success 

 

"A" is the Attitude you have to have

"E" is the Effort and Energy you have to put forth 

"I" is for the You as an individual

"O" is for Opportunities that will come your way

"U" is for YOU - You are very special and you always have to treat yourself that way.

 

Strive to be the best in everything you do.  Not only will that bring you great success, but it will give you pride in yourself as well.

 

Here is my take on what Johnny said. 

 

Our Attitude each day either pulls people toward you or pushes them away.  Relationships are the key to any kind of success in life. 

 

The Energy and Effort you put forth shows whether you are really sincere in what you are doing.  If you don't put forth the effort then why would anyone else care about what you would like to accomplish. 

 

Opportunities are waiting around every corner.  It is up to you to recognize them when they show up.  If you aren't prepared to follow through with the opportunity presented to you someone else will accept the challenge in your place.

 

You are a unique individual with certain talents that make you who you are.  Don't settle for less than what you deserve by not feeling worthy to receive the best that life has to offer.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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