Comments on: Are you Bringing it or just Winging it?

By: Personal Development Carnival: Issue 41 | The Next 45 Years

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[...] came across a post at the Today is that Day blog titled “Are you bringing it or winging it?” and thought it was [...]

By: aaron

aaron — Sat, 24 May 2008 20:16:36 +0000

Chris,

Truly grateful to have been a part of you making such important realizations.

My goal when I write these types of posts is to do exactly that – get people to WAKE UP and take action, so if I have inspired you to do that in any way, I am very glad of that.

Enjoy the next stages of the journey.

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 24 May 2008 20:02:46 +0000

I found your post a difficult read. This wasn’t down to the style, approach, grammar etc. It was solely down to the content……you made me really think about who I am and the little conversations that I have with myself every day.

I am the only one who knows whether I am doing my best for myself. Your post brought home a few truths for me….thanks

Chris
http://learn2develop.blogspot.com

By: aaron

aaron — Fri, 23 May 2008 10:44:19 +0000

Thank you so much, Chris!

I’m reading and responding to this post just after 6:30am my time, and what a great comment to have first thing in the morning!

What a great day to BRING IT!

By: Chris - The Rotater

Chris - The Rotater — Fri, 23 May 2008 08:21:38 +0000

I’ve written about the drudgery or being a member of the “herd of mediocrity” a number of times (soupornuts.com), but your explanation here is one of the best I’ve ever read.

If reading this article does not inspire you to “bring it”, then you may want to have someone check your pulse.

Great stuff.

By: aaron

aaron — Thu, 22 May 2008 16:51:17 +0000

Thanks, Evelyn!

One of the benefits of constantly thinking in terms of personal development is that you are constantly attuned to those types of differences in the way that people live their lives.

When you get to see which side the grass is really greener on, it’s pretty obvious which yard to take!

By: Evelyn Lim | Attraction Mind Map

Evelyn Lim | Attraction Mind Map — Thu, 22 May 2008 16:02:12 +0000

Well said! The contrast between “bringing” it or “winging” it, in no uncertain terms, is insightful. It is the same with the difference between “easy” or “effortless”. Which would I prefer? The answer is obvious.

By: aaron

aaron — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:45:08 +0000

Much obliged for the great feedback, Etavitom! I’m truly grateful that you got so much out of it.

By: ETAVITOM

ETAVITOM — Wed, 21 May 2008 18:51:05 +0000

One of the most profound pieces I’ve ever read. Thank You for the inspiration and wisdom!!!!

By: aaron

aaron — Wed, 21 May 2008 16:34:32 +0000

Thanks a bunch, Steve!

In today’s day and age where people talk about positive thinking and the law of attraction, it is indeed important for people to remember – as you pointed out – that each person needs to put something into the equation.

If all we had to do was sit around thinking positive thoughts and simultaneously take the easy route every day in order to bring about huge dreams, wouldn’t everyone already be doing that??

Thanks for your comment, Steve!

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 21 May 2008 16:20:45 +0000

That was awesome. I really like the comparison you made between effortless and easy. When you truly give your best with your highest intentions, things become effortless in that sense. But you have to put something in to get something out. Great post