Thoughts

Learn to Be

“Learn to be comfortable in the uncomfortable. Learn to be peaceful, not bored. Learn to be inspired, not scared.” — Maxime Lagacé, Professional Hockey player Maxime Lagacé (born January 12, 1993) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing with the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract with the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL). Lagacé began his junior years with the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League in 2010. His first team was the P.E.I. Rocket for three years, finishing with a total record of 33–80–6 in 107 games and a .873

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Man of Value

“Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.” — Albert Einstein, Theoretical physicist & Nobel Prize recipient Albert Einstein (/ˈaɪnstaɪn/ EYEN-styne;[4] German: [ˈalbɛʁt ˈʔaɪnʃtaɪn] (listen); 14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist[5] who developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics (alongside quantum mechanics).[3][6]:274 His work is also known for its influence on the philosophy of science.[7][8] He is best known to the general public for his mass–energy equivalence formula E = mc2, which has been dubbed “the world’s most

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Better to Fail

“It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.” — Herman Melville, novelist, short story writer, & poet Herman Melville (born Melvill;[a] August 1, 1819 – September 28, 1891) was an American novelist, short story writer and poet of the American Renaissance period. Among his best-known works are Moby-Dick (1851), Typee (1846), a romanticized account of his experiences in Polynesia, and Billy Budd, Sailor, a posthumously published novella. Although his reputation was not high at the time of his death, the centennial of his birth in 1919 was

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Go for the Great

“Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” — John D. Rockefeller, business magnate & philanthropist John Davison Rockefeller Sr. (July 8, 1839 – May 23, 1937) was an American business magnate and philanthropist. He is widely considered the wealthiest American of all time,[4][5] and the richest person in modern history.[6][7] Rockefeller was born into a large family in upstate New York that moved several times before eventually settling in Cleveland, Ohio. Rockefeller became an assistant bookkeeper at age 16 and went into several business

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Road to Success

“The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same.” — Sir Colin R. Davis, London Symphony Orchestra Conductor Sir Colin Rex Davis CH CBE (25 September 1927 – 14 April 2013) was an English conductor, known for his association with the London Symphony Orchestra, having first conducted it in 1959. His repertoire was broad, but among the composers with whom he was particularly associated were Mozart, Berlioz, Elgar, Sibelius, Stravinsky and Tippett. He studied as a clarinettist, but was intent on becoming a conductor. After struggles as

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Courage to Continue

“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” — Winston S. Churchill, Politician, Army officer, & Writer Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill[1] (30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965)[2] was a British politician, army officer, and writer. He was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945, when he led the country to victory in the Second World War, and again from 1951 to 1955. Apart from two years between 1922 and 1924, Churchill was a Member

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Father’s Day 2020

Happy Father’s Day! In honor of all the wonderful fathers that have impacted our lives, we are sharing thoughts from our own dads. These small pieces of wisdom were often repeated in our homes as we grew up and still serve as valuable reminders of lessons learned. “You can be right, or you can be dead right.” -Kristen Dyson’s father “My dog ain’t in that hunt.” -Eric Poerschke’s father “Let it ride.” -Tara Lockhart’s father “The difference between a good

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Don’t Count the Days

“Don’t count the days. Make the days count.” — Muhammad Ali, Professional Boxer, Activist, and Philanthropist Muhammad Ali born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, 1942  was an American professional boxer, activist, and philanthropist. Nicknamed “The Greatest”, he is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures of the 20th century and as one of the greatest boxers of all time. This is just one of many Muhammad Ali quotes. For 29 more of his most popular quotes, head over

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