tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post114430475327071220..comments2023-11-15T09:24:10.316-08:00Comments on The 25 Year Plan: The ZoneMichael K. Althousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07726807939923761538noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-1144612103548115472006-04-09T12:48:00.000-07:002006-04-09T12:48:00.000-07:00I don't often comment on your posts because I usua...I don't often comment on your posts because I usually go off on a tangent in my head to ponder what you've written, but this post clicked quicker for me, so I thought I'd share something I observed last night about attitude. A group of friends get together about once every 2-3 months for Karoke night at a local bar. Last night when we gathered, I noticed the best performers were not the best singers, but those with the best attitude. They were having a blast up there and wanted you to join in. The whole bar would sing along with them and the mood of the room changed. There would be other times, with better singers, and songs just as easy to sing along with, but most people weren't paying attention. They'd talk with their buddies, go get another drink, go to the bathroom, whatever. It was a good example to me that if you give something your all, you put your heart and soul into it and do the best job you can just because you love what you're doing, it will show. I'll try to remember that the next time I get up to sing. No holding back and being timid, let 'er rip and have a blast with the song. :-)JRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05302685089721575210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-1144525835436494132006-04-08T12:50:00.000-07:002006-04-08T12:50:00.000-07:00I feel the Zone sometimes. And I often find it to ...I feel the Zone sometimes. And I often find it to be short lived. Not that it is bad it's just...bam! Your in it and on top of the world, everything is going great and all of a sudden it's moved on. The cool thing is that it will be back when you least expect it. Sort of like the expectation of climbing the slope on a roller coaster. When you reach the top and the coaster begins that sharpe decent, your senses are all intune and having a great time. Wow! What a ride.WooleyBuggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731631725262074662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-1144387951116524722006-04-06T22:32:00.000-07:002006-04-06T22:32:00.000-07:00The Zone can be anything-anywhere. The place wher...The Zone can be anything-anywhere. The place where you are is just that...that place where you are... and to make the best of it is a choice you make to be there. Its like that old saying "I wanna be like that when I grow up"... does one ever grow up? What is growing up anyway? I think its just where you are suppose to be... here and now. <BR/><BR/>Nice post. I liked it... <BR/>KTKathleen Jennettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17527996189920596997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-1144383967049048092006-04-06T21:26:00.000-07:002006-04-06T21:26:00.000-07:00p.s.nice eschers.p.s.<BR/><BR/>nice eschers.mckayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11104054006183829611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-1144383904280782092006-04-06T21:25:00.000-07:002006-04-06T21:25:00.000-07:00"My destiny is up to me and I can get as excited a..."My destiny is up to me and I can get as excited about it as I choose."<BR/><BR/> well said. my parenting habit is to ingrain in my little one that everyday we get to make choices. it's a concept that in essence is so simple, yet many fail to grasp.mckayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11104054006183829611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-1144363097375333772006-04-06T15:38:00.000-07:002006-04-06T15:38:00.000-07:00I agree that attitudes can be life-changing and po...I agree that attitudes can be life-changing and powerful - in either direction they go. I am inspired by your "can-do" positive outlook. Thank you.Bar L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11100008292699584336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-1144346231790440162006-04-06T10:57:00.000-07:002006-04-06T10:57:00.000-07:00I concur with ultimatewriter... each day brings a ...I concur with ultimatewriter... each day brings a new zone, and a new approach. But you're right, it is all about attitude that gets you through it, and on with life.<BR/><BR/>Every once in awhile I do find myself saying, "I'm on top of the world, Ma!"... just so I don't lose my sense of humor.<BR/><BR/>I am glad to see that you have a zone where you can be the best darned *this* or *that*... more people could take an example from it!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05767057478043796740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-1144336183497660232006-04-06T08:09:00.000-07:002006-04-06T08:09:00.000-07:00Yeah. It seems like people are always searching fo...Yeah. It seems like people are always searching for that one purpose in life. But I think purposes are ever changing (dare I say evolving), sometimes even on a daily basis depending on what situation and people you are surrounded by.UltimateWriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13649163400111449211noreply@blogger.com