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Quote of the Day: Benjamin Franklin

This quote is for those days when nothing seems to go right. I reference it often – far more often than I’d like! – and hope you find it helpful, too.

“Our limited perspective, our hopes and fears become our measure of life, and when circumstances don’t fit our ideas, they become our difficulties.”
Benjamin Franklin
Scientist, Inventor, Printer, and American Founding Father

When you can’t seem to buy a victory, try to remember that as bad as things may seem (or be) at the moment, they’re just circumstances…and circumstances change. Be patient, be persistent, and you will triumph!

Now, get back to practicing. ;-)

All the best,
Mark

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Quote of the Day | Mark January 12, 2010 | Comments (0)

Quote of the Day: John Quincy Adams

So many times we fall into the trap of believing that the challenges we face are new and unique to us. Not so! While the specific circumstances may be custom-cut for us, the sixth President of the United States observed life’s difficulties and offered a very insightful prescription for how to cure them:

“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.”
John Quincy Adams

I find this quote particularly helpful due to its very first word: patience. So often we hear of the value of persistence, but “pounding the same nail” repeatedly can lead to a great deal of frustration. We must also do our best to be patient. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and if true geniuses are still learning their music and instrument, why do we think it should be quick and easy? Rather than become frustrated, apply some patience and enjoy the journey!

Keep playing (and cut yourself some slack!),
Mark