Gday...

The last time you failed, did you stop trying because you failed.
Or did you fail because you stopped trying?

Cheers - John

My theory is... If at first you dont succeed, try, try again. If after 3 tries I still havent succeeded, then try something else!!! Why keep repeating the same failure?

"It is not the critic who counts, or how the strong man stumbled and fell, or whether the doer of deeds could have done better.

The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, who knows the great enthusiams, the great devotion and spends himself in a worthy cause.

If he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that he will never be one of those cold and timid souls who know neither victory or defeat.

(Theodore Roosevelt's words above are inscribed on the grave of Harold Lewis Bell Lasseter (of Lasseter's Reef fame) in the old Alice Springs Cemetery). "

Just stole this from Duh, who posted in reply on the Mariajuana topic on here.
And this one I stole from Billeeeeeeee on the same topic -

"As children, were trained to do what were told. If we follow this instruction, were labelled good, if we go the other way, were bad. This can mess a lot of things up, as time passes, and we find ourselves facing many other possibilities, alternatives, and shades of gray.
Over the course of your life, folks are going to tell you what to do over and over again. Color within the lines; avoid risk; be a good boy scout.

Some of this will be well intentioned; many think youll fare better if you dont rock the boat. Others are ass-faces who find reassurance in knowing that theyre not the only ones who chose the safe path.

The plan goes like this: study hard, get good grades, attend a respected university, find a decent job, work your way up the ladder, procreate (twice), and upgrade your home every 5 10 years. All of which are fine, but this is just one course amongst many.

What if theres another way?

What if you dropped out of school and walked across the country? What if you decided grades were sort of silly, and instead read all the interesting things you could find? What if you volunteered some time in a developing country and met someone whod never spent a moment thinking about life? What if you tasted every taste, saw every sight, faced the things that frightened you, and got a couple of scuffs along the way?

You have one life. Live it as you will, but perhaps take a moment to consider an alternative path. There is a wide chasm between the ways you could pass through existence and the lame-ass lives most choose. Besides, should you fail, youll at least have a couple of good stories to tell.

Do whatever you want. Im not here to prescribe life decisions. At the same time, I feel its worth reminding you that within 100 years you, and everyone you love, will be gone. All the **** youre stressing out about will be long forgotten. stay excited........Billeeeeeee

The swarm of convention is a tsunami that absorbs all in its way. You are powerless against it. (Until you decide you are not.)"

Both of which seem relevant to this topic -

-- Edited by jules47 on Monday 12th of November 2012 09:30:12 PM

The Don't Quit Poem - Author not known or in dispute;

http://www.thedontquitpoem.com/thePoem.htm  (The Original Words) 

Another version with some words different below;

When things go wrong a they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit...
Rest if you must-but don't quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he thought he might've stuck it out.
Don't give up, though the pace seems slow
You may succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than
It seems to a faint and faltering man;
Often the struggler has given up
When he might have captured the victor's cup,
And he learned too late, when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out,
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are.
It may be near when it seems afar.
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit,
It's when things go wrong
That you musn't quit.

I thought that trying is usually the first step towards failure.

DandS wrote:

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I thought that trying is usually the first step towards failure.

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 Doh.........

In the trade we had;  If at first you dont succeed, get a bigger hammer.

JC.

Slightly OT, but who could forget "Desiderata" (Latin for Desired Things) written by Max Ehrmann in 1927;

Go placidly amidst the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.

And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its shams, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful.

Strive to be happy.

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I find in life that I can do any thing until ( I ) prove I can't

so don't give up you can do it  

jules47 wrote:

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Hey Duh - we are "I digress" - aren't we allowed to go "off topic" here? Isn't that why we have it?
And Desiderata is a lovely poem - always makes me reflect on life.

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 Yes, you are right Jules, it was just that Desiderata was more a reflection of life rather than don't give up, I was just apologising for the slight diversion from the topic.

Desiderata is my "bible" and hangs behind the dunny door so I can reflect when I'm contemplating for want of a better word, lol !

Thanks people . Some bloody good reading there .

That's what the " I digress " is allabout , I reckon .