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Life Mantras - Got Any? by Tim Connor We all have our favorite sayings, verses, quotes, or just simple and honest ideas which govern or direct our lives each day, either directly or indirectly. Over the years, I have devel- oped what I call my "Life Mantras List" which are the primary and critical thoughts or concepts I use to focus on, live, work, and play. I thought I would share just a few of them which are the foundation as to how I try and live my life each day. There is no order to the following as I have not included all of the items on my list, but just some of the major ones I thought might trigger some action, reflection, or intro- spection on your part. Please accept, I am in no way suggesting if you don't have a list, your items are not the same as mine, or any other criteria - that mine is better than, or more appropriate than yours. Just sharing. By the way, just to be clear, some of these are not my original ones, but things people have taught me over the years. Keep in mind, I focus on just one each year. Here's my list: 2 I am on God's schedule. This one doesn't need any further explanation. 2 I'm just getting warmed up. I don't plan to retire. Why would I want to stop doing what I love - speaking around the world and writing in my spare time? I'm not famous or wealthy, but I am having a blast and hopefully getting better every day. 2 If it happens, I'll get excited - if it doesn't, I won't be disappointed. We can't con- trol much in life, so the best thing we can do, in my opinion, is do our best to do what we can and then let go of the outcomes. 2 It's not over until it's over. Too many people die emotionally before they do physically. If you are one of these people - why? Live while you still can. Yes, age and health issues can change lifestyle, but they don't have to eliminate it. 2 This life is not about me, but you. I was put here to serve, not be the center of attention. 2 Life is short and fragile. You are here for a little while and then gone forever. Having survived a few recent health challenges, I can tell you - live life to the fullest while you can. 2 I was not put on earth for your approval. Like me, don't like me; approve of me, don't approve of me. I have to be me. When I try to be who or what you want, I lose me - not going to happen, no matter how hard you try or who you are. 2 I refuse to grow up. I am 40 years+ younger than my age number, and with each passing year I intend to get younger and not older. 2 Failure is necessary to succeed. I have failed at more things and relationships than I have succeeded at, but each of them has taught me more about life and its value and purpose than any of the successes I have enjoyed. So life, bring it on. 2 This too shall prepare me. One of my favorite people gave me this line. It's not this too shall pass (common phrase), but - well, read it again. 2 Quitting is stupid. Do I need to explain this one? If I do well, no disrespect, but you need to go back to kindergarten. 2 You never fail until you stop trying. Bought this sign years ago when I was taking my kids horseback riding. It was in the gift shop and it's been on my wall for many, many years since that day. In His service, Tim To receive Tim’s weekly FREE motivational booster articles, contact him at www.timconnor.com with “please add me to your free booster e-mail subscriber list” in the subject line. Or contact him via e-mail to michele@ worldwidedrillingresource.com 302-684-3197 FAX: 302-384-0643 142 Broadkill Rd. • Milton, DE 19968 www.atlantic-screen.com email: atlantic@ce.net Manufacturers of Slotted & Perforated Pipe ranging from ½” to 24” diameter Atlantic Screen & Mfg., Inc. • Well Rehab. Products • Manholes • Bentonite • Filter Sock • Inline Chemical Mixers • Sampling Bailers • Clear PVC Pipe • Locking Caps 37 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® SEPTEMBER 2018