Comments on: Telling the World to Take a Hike http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:35:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2485 aaron Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:28:14 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2485 Glen, You are absolutely correct! The old saying is so very true: <em>If nothing changes, then nothing changes</em> I prefer to be on the side of Change, rather than playing the conformity card, and I do my best to encourage others to do the same! Glen,

You are absolutely correct! The old saying is so very true:

If nothing changes, then nothing changes

I prefer to be on the side of Change, rather than playing the conformity card, and I do my best to encourage others to do the same!

]]> By: Glen Hubbell http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2484 Glen Hubbell Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:51:55 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2484 The people who can look beyond the existing system are the ones who (eventually) cause it to evolve. The people who can look beyond the existing system are the ones who (eventually) cause it to evolve.

]]> By: Cool links #3 http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2483 Cool links #3 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 10:19:45 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2483 [...] Double whammy for Aaron Potts at Today is that day this month with his posts Telling the world to take a hike (yeah take a hike man!) and good ol’ fashioned common sense and then some in The fast and easy way to build an empire. [...] [...] Double whammy for Aaron Potts at Today is that day this month with his posts Telling the world to take a hike (yeah take a hike man!) and good ol’ fashioned common sense and then some in The fast and easy way to build an empire. [...]

]]> By: winyourmind.com » Blog Archive » Blogging Around Town - Friday December 14, 2007 http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2482 winyourmind.com » Blog Archive » Blogging Around Town - Friday December 14, 2007 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:06:54 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2482 [...] I love to read personal stories, and hear how others have made decisions and improved their lives. Aaron of Today Is That Day has a great story  to share of how he decided to live life on his own terms, and took a risk that most of us would never have taken at the age of sixteen.  The joy of reading these kind of stories is that if Aaron can do it, we can too! [...] [...] I love to read personal stories, and hear how others have made decisions and improved their lives. Aaron of Today Is That Day has a great story  to share of how he decided to live life on his own terms, and took a risk that most of us would never have taken at the age of sixteen.  The joy of reading these kind of stories is that if Aaron can do it, we can too! [...]

]]> By: Alex Blackwell http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2481 Alex Blackwell Sun, 09 Dec 2007 12:22:51 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2481 Aaron, Thanks for participating in this challenge. Your story is very inspiring. I'm still the guy in the corner office, looking to make that final break in order to have more control in my life. Thank you for showing it's possible. Alex Aaron,

Thanks for participating in this challenge. Your story is very inspiring. I’m still the guy in the corner office, looking to make that final break in order to have more control in my life. Thank you for showing it’s possible.

Alex

]]> By: Richard Young http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2480 Richard Young Sun, 09 Dec 2007 00:27:33 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2480 Great post. Too many people get caught up in the everyday grind, doing things they THINK makes them happy - instead of spending time with positive people, in positive places, doing the things they're interested in using the strengths they have. Way to go to take control and be TRULY wealthy. Great post. Too many people get caught up in the everyday grind, doing things they THINK makes them happy – instead of spending time with positive people, in positive places, doing the things they’re interested in using the strengths they have. Way to go to take control and be TRULY wealthy.

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2479 aaron Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:57:32 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2479 Jeannette, I actually have a wig with those red pigtails on it, and I act out those commercials when no one else is home during the day. The cats look at me funny, but hey, they can't talk, so who are they going to tell?? ;) And you are 100% correct - it is SO much more fun to be who we really are. As Mike Dooley points out in one of his recent Notes from the Universe - that is what people attracted us into their lives for to begin with! Jeannette,

I actually have a wig with those red pigtails on it, and I act out those commercials when no one else is home during the day. The cats look at me funny, but hey, they can’t talk, so who are they going to tell?? ;)

And you are 100% correct – it is SO much more fun to be who we really are. As Mike Dooley points out in one of his recent Notes from the Universe – that is what people attracted us into their lives for to begin with!

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2478 aaron Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:52:30 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2478 Chrissy, Thank you so much for the positive feedback. I am truly grateful to have helped inspire you in any way! You are in a great place right now as you consider the big decisions in your life, so I'm glad that the wake up call came when it did. Go forward with <strong>your</strong> best interests in mind, Chrissy, and I promise you that you'll be glad you did! Chrissy,

Thank you so much for the positive feedback. I am truly grateful to have helped inspire you in any way!

You are in a great place right now as you consider the big decisions in your life, so I’m glad that the wake up call came when it did. Go forward with your best interests in mind, Chrissy, and I promise you that you’ll be glad you did!

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2477 aaron Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:48:44 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2477 Marcia, I love that reference - being an actor or a reactor. That is awesome! As a general rule, we do tend to be reactors in our own lives, and that just doesn't make sense. I mean, it is OUR life, so why would we let other people's circumstances dictate what WE want or do?? Thanks for sharing, Marcia! Marcia,

I love that reference – being an actor or a reactor. That is awesome!

As a general rule, we do tend to be reactors in our own lives, and that just doesn’t make sense. I mean, it is OUR life, so why would we let other people’s circumstances dictate what WE want or do??

Thanks for sharing, Marcia!

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2476 aaron Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:46:04 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2476 Stephen, I have no problems whatsoever being buddies in spirit with someone of your character! :) As far as your business relationship, I'm truly grateful to have given you some food for thought. I think that if you listen to your instincts, you'll have your answer! Stephen,

I have no problems whatsoever being buddies in spirit with someone of your character! :)

As far as your business relationship, I’m truly grateful to have given you some food for thought. I think that if you listen to your instincts, you’ll have your answer!

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2475 aaron Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:42:10 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2475 Maria, Congratulations on your freedom from the corporate world! I remember when I told my girlfriend at the time that I was leaving that job, she thought I was crazy. I referred her to the line in the song <em>Dust in the Wind</em> that inspired my entire thought process: <blockquote>All your money will not another minute buy...</blockquote> That is as true today as it was back then! Maria,

Congratulations on your freedom from the corporate world!

I remember when I told my girlfriend at the time that I was leaving that job, she thought I was crazy. I referred her to the line in the song Dust in the Wind that inspired my entire thought process:

All your money will not another minute buy…

That is as true today as it was back then!

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2474 aaron Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:37:09 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2474 Peter, I have found that as I go through life, my interest in many things has changed, and although Economics is still not a high interest thing for me, at least from this point of view I can see how that type of knowledge can be put to use. Back then, however, that class was like a cage for me, and it represented so many of the things that I didn't enjoy about school. When I decided to walk out of school, walking right past that classroom brought me great joy! :) Peter,

I have found that as I go through life, my interest in many things has changed, and although Economics is still not a high interest thing for me, at least from this point of view I can see how that type of knowledge can be put to use.

Back then, however, that class was like a cage for me, and it represented so many of the things that I didn’t enjoy about school. When I decided to walk out of school, walking right past that classroom brought me great joy! :)

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2473 aaron Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:32:59 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2473 Dale, It's scary how easy it can be to let our fear keep us rooted to a spot that we don't even want to be standing at. As is often (always?) the case, however, when we face down our fears, we regain control of our lives, and we can then use that control to run our lives in the way that we see fit! Dale,

It’s scary how easy it can be to let our fear keep us rooted to a spot that we don’t even want to be standing at.

As is often (always?) the case, however, when we face down our fears, we regain control of our lives, and we can then use that control to run our lives in the way that we see fit!

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2472 aaron Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:29:38 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2472 Tezza, Thanks for sharing that quote, and for the endorsement of the joy of Freedom. In the end freedom to be happy is what we are all looking for! :) Tezza,

Thanks for sharing that quote, and for the endorsement of the joy of Freedom. In the end freedom to be happy is what we are all looking for! :)

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2471 aaron Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:27:10 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2471 Ellesse, You are absolutely correct, and thank you so much for sharing your story. In the end, whether we are on our deathbed having lived for 100 years, or if we step outside of our house and get hit by a bus tomorrow, the only person who will ultimately have been responsible for our level of happiness is ourselves. That's a lot of responsibility, and my advice to people is to use that power to enjoy our time here on the big blue marble. As you indicated, each of us is <strong>solely</strong>. responsible for whether or not that happens! Ellesse,

You are absolutely correct, and thank you so much for sharing your story.

In the end, whether we are on our deathbed having lived for 100 years, or if we step outside of our house and get hit by a bus tomorrow, the only person who will ultimately have been responsible for our level of happiness is ourselves.

That’s a lot of responsibility, and my advice to people is to use that power to enjoy our time here on the big blue marble. As you indicated, each of us is solely. responsible for whether or not that happens!

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2470 aaron Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:22:24 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2470 Zoe, I don't believe that any time is ever actually "lost". Yes, there were instances when we could have done things in a way that more closely resembled our present point of view, or our present goals, but each of those times gave us the knowledge that we now have to see very clearly what we want. The tag line for my personal training business use to be <em>It's never too late!</em> It never IS too late, as long as we are willing to make each future moment what we <strong>want</strong> it to be! Zoe,

I don’t believe that any time is ever actually “lost”. Yes, there were instances when we could have done things in a way that more closely resembled our present point of view, or our present goals, but each of those times gave us the knowledge that we now have to see very clearly what we want.

The tag line for my personal training business use to be It’s never too late! It never IS too late, as long as we are willing to make each future moment what we want it to be!

]]> By: Jeannette Maw http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2469 Jeannette Maw Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:47:26 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2469 I bet you like those Wendy's commercials, Aaron, where the guy in the red pigtails takes his stand in different situations! I love this reminder to take our steps consciously and deliberately rather than going with the status quo. It's so much more fun to be who we really are! I bet you like those Wendy’s commercials, Aaron, where the guy in the red pigtails takes his stand in different situations!

I love this reminder to take our steps consciously and deliberately rather than going with the status quo. It’s so much more fun to be who we really are!

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2468 aaron Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:29:01 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2468 Portia, Thank you so much for sharing your success story! It is my sincere desire that they do ultimately start teaching this type of thinking in school. It will radically change the shape of not only the educational world, but the workforce as well. Here's to those changing times! :) Portia,

Thank you so much for sharing your success story!

It is my sincere desire that they do ultimately start teaching this type of thinking in school. It will radically change the shape of not only the educational world, but the workforce as well.

Here’s to those changing times! :)

]]> By: Chrissy S. - EA Toolbox http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2467 Chrissy S. - EA Toolbox Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:22:05 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2467 I am really moved by this post and inspired. Thank you for sharing such intimate details. I feel myself on the verge of making big decisions in my life and you have certainly given me a big wake up call - one that says it's time to stop "playing in the sandbox" as you say. Thank you for the motivation - you must have been a phenomenal personal trainer :) I am really moved by this post and inspired. Thank you for sharing such intimate details. I feel myself on the verge of making big decisions in my life and you have certainly given me a big wake up call – one that says it’s time to stop “playing in the sandbox” as you say. Thank you for the motivation – you must have been a phenomenal personal trainer :)

]]> By: marcia siegel http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2466 marcia siegel Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:14:03 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2466 it is always refreshing when someone speaks their truth. the decisions you made took courage and thought. you made choices and that is what is important. you were the actor in your life and not a reactor. it makes a big difference who is really in your life, others, outsiders telling you who to be and what to do or you just being yourself. it is always refreshing when someone speaks their truth. the decisions you made took courage and thought. you made choices and that is what is important. you were the actor in your life and not a reactor. it makes a big difference who is really in your life, others, outsiders telling you who to be and what to do or you just being yourself.

]]> By: Stephen Hopson http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2465 Stephen Hopson Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:27:34 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2465 Aaron: You and I have something in common - we both quit lucrative jobs to pursue our heart's desires! So we're buddies in spirit. :) One thing that jumped out at me was the question,are you in this relationship because you choose it or because you have to. There is someone in my life that I am in a business relationship with and in the back of my mind I'm thinking I need her but I'm not so sure I do because I haven't yet seen any results. Good food for thought. Thanks. Aaron:

You and I have something in common – we both quit lucrative jobs to pursue our heart’s desires! So we’re buddies in spirit. :)

One thing that jumped out at me was the question,are you in this relationship because you choose it or because you have to. There is someone in my life that I am in a business relationship with and in the back of my mind I’m thinking I need her but I’m not so sure I do because I haven’t yet seen any results.

Good food for thought. Thanks.

]]> By: Maria Palma http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2464 Maria Palma Wed, 05 Dec 2007 08:15:28 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2464 Aaron, I really loved the part where you say "Freedom is wealth". I've been free from the corporate world for a little over a year and I'm so thrilled, like you, to be living a life I've always dreamed about ;) Aaron,

I really loved the part where you say “Freedom is wealth”. I’ve been free from the corporate world for a little over a year and I’m so thrilled, like you, to be living a life I’ve always dreamed about ;)

]]> By: Peter http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2463 Peter Wed, 05 Dec 2007 04:25:04 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2463 Aaron, I feel I know you so much better after reading this article. I loved it! I also loved economics, though, so I don't know what that means :) Peter Aaron,

I feel I know you so much better after reading this article. I loved it! I also loved economics, though, so I don’t know what that means :)

Peter

]]> By: Dale Fildes http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2462 Dale Fildes Wed, 05 Dec 2007 03:58:49 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2462 Wow, does this hit home. I was one person that hit the crossroads and left my JOB after 15 years - I needed to do what I felt was right and work for myself. I'm successful and believe in myself. I should have done this sooner, but as the article said, we're either too scared or just stuck in the social reform of life. Wow, does this hit home. I was one person that hit the crossroads and left my JOB after 15 years – I needed to do what I felt was right and work for myself. I’m successful and believe in myself. I should have done this sooner, but as the article said, we’re either too scared or just stuck in the social reform of life.

]]> By: Tezza http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2461 Tezza Wed, 05 Dec 2007 03:20:03 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2461 Thanks for sharing such an inspiring post about your journey. It reminds me of a quote from Tim Feriss's book "Beg for forgiveness, don't ask for permission." Here is to your continued "freedom" Thanks for sharing such an inspiring post about your journey. It reminds me of a quote from Tim Feriss’s book “Beg for forgiveness, don’t ask for permission.” Here is to your continued “freedom”

]]> By: Goal Setting College http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2460 Goal Setting College Wed, 05 Dec 2007 01:46:38 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2460 Aaron, I always love the way you write. It speaks of authority, but at the same time, can be quite heartwarming! Most importantly, it's addictive! I strongly strongly attest to what you say. When I first made the decision to quit my cushy job to write full-time, it was not without anxiety. But that move made me realize something. I should've done it earlier ... haha! I'm enjoying life now... even though I earning much lesser than I used to. Don't have regrets. Live life the way you wanted because no one is responsible for it. Except yourself. Cheers, Ellesse Aaron, I always love the way you write. It speaks of authority, but at the same time, can be quite heartwarming! Most importantly, it’s addictive! I strongly strongly attest to what you say. When I first made the decision to quit my cushy job to write full-time, it was not without anxiety. But that move made me realize something. I should’ve done it earlier … haha! I’m enjoying life now… even though I earning much lesser than I used to.

Don’t have regrets. Live life the way you wanted because no one is responsible for it. Except yourself.

Cheers,
Ellesse

]]> By: ZHereford http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2459 ZHereford Wed, 05 Dec 2007 01:41:23 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2459 Aaron I found this post very inspiring! Unlike you, I had the tendency to stay longer at jobs, relationships and everything else longer than I should have. It takes great courage to know when it's time to move on. I've improve over the years but I wonder how much valuable time was lost. Aaron I found this post very inspiring!

Unlike you, I had the tendency to stay longer at jobs, relationships and everything else longer than I should have. It takes great courage to know when it’s time to move on.

I’ve improve over the years but I wonder how much valuable time was lost.

]]> By: ~Portia~ http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2458 ~Portia~ Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:57:48 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2458 Fantastic post! I did the same thing, only waited much longer than you did I think. I worked for a company, working 70-80 hrs a week making good money, for 20 years. Finally I realized I was "selling my soul" every day I was there. So I quit! Amazing how used a person can get to waking up when they want to and going to bed when they want! So now nearly 20 years later, I am publishing an online ezine, and I LOVE it! Strange that they don't bother to teach this type of freedom in schools isn't it -- ;) To anyone who is contemplating this type of freedom, you won't be sorry! Portia Fantastic post! I did the same thing, only waited much longer than you did I think. I worked for a company, working 70-80 hrs a week making good money, for 20 years. Finally I realized I was “selling my soul” every day I was there. So I quit! Amazing how used a person can get to waking up when they want to and going to bed when they want! So now nearly 20 years later, I am publishing an online ezine, and I LOVE it! Strange that they don’t bother to teach this type of freedom in schools isn’t it — ;) To anyone who is contemplating this type of freedom, you won’t be sorry!

Portia

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2457 aaron Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:55:41 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2457 Sue, Wow, this is awesome stuff: "...when those phony limits are lifted, the options become practically endless..." That's exactly the way it is. The limits are definitely phony, yet our power to create wonderful lives is indeed endless! As far as school not changing in so long, I would definitely believe that. Considering how much the world has changed, a centuries old educational system most definitely needs an overhaul. Sue,

Wow, this is awesome stuff:

“…when those phony limits are lifted, the options become practically endless…”

That’s exactly the way it is. The limits are definitely phony, yet our power to create wonderful lives is indeed endless!

As far as school not changing in so long, I would definitely believe that. Considering how much the world has changed, a centuries old educational system most definitely needs an overhaul.

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2456 aaron Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:26:44 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/telling-the-world-to-take-a-hike/#comment-2456 Michael, It's all about the balance. A great job or a great family life are wonderful, but if any one area of our lives consistently outweighs the others, then our happiness ultimately suffers. James Arthur Ray calls that concept "Harmonic Wealth" and I'd say that is as good a name as any! Michael,

It’s all about the balance. A great job or a great family life are wonderful, but if any one area of our lives consistently outweighs the others, then our happiness ultimately suffers.

James Arthur Ray calls that concept “Harmonic Wealth” and I’d say that is as good a name as any!

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