Comments on: The Courage to Decide whether or not you even Care http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:35:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: 4 Great Places to Build a Personal Development Network | Today is that Day http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2206 4 Great Places to Build a Personal Development Network | Today is that Day Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:35:27 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2206 [...] Networking with other people is a powerful process, and can be an integral part of your success. However, since everyone wants whatever it is that they want, it is important that you find people who will help you get to your goals without their own needs overshadowing the process. [...] [...] Networking with other people is a powerful process, and can be an integral part of your success. However, since everyone wants whatever it is that they want, it is important that you find people who will help you get to your goals without their own needs overshadowing the process. [...]

]]> By: My Younger Self was an Idiot | Today is that Day http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2205 My Younger Self was an Idiot | Today is that Day Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:31:52 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2205 [...] The Courage to Decide whether or not you even Care  Discuss this post at Personal Development Partners See value in this Content? Subscribe to the Today is that Day RSS Feed  [...] [...] The Courage to Decide whether or not you even Care  Discuss this post at Personal Development Partners See value in this Content? Subscribe to the Today is that Day RSS Feed  [...]

]]> By: Everyday Courage http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2204 Everyday Courage Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:07:35 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2204 [...] Even though I’ve been looking at this article for two weeks, ever since I got tagged in the courage meme by Aaron Potts. I’ve had a tough time with it. In many ways, I feel like the Cowardly Lion - Whatta they got that I ain’t got? I don’t feel especially courageous. I can’t think of anything especially courageous that I’ve done. I’ve gone through school. Served my time in the military - where I was stateside the entire time. Did what I felt was necessary to support myself and my family. Had children. Gotten married - twice. All normal stuff. Nothing unusual. All I’ve done is looked at what was in front of me, made choices based on what I saw, and acted. [...] [...] Even though I’ve been looking at this article for two weeks, ever since I got tagged in the courage meme by Aaron Potts. I’ve had a tough time with it. In many ways, I feel like the Cowardly Lion – Whatta they got that I ain’t got? I don’t feel especially courageous. I can’t think of anything especially courageous that I’ve done. I’ve gone through school. Served my time in the military – where I was stateside the entire time. Did what I felt was necessary to support myself and my family. Had children. Gotten married – twice. All normal stuff. Nothing unusual. All I’ve done is looked at what was in front of me, made choices based on what I saw, and acted. [...]

]]> By: Saturday Night Updates (a video, an ebook, two audios, and a few links) - from Creating a Better Life http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2203 Saturday Night Updates (a video, an ebook, two audios, and a few links) - from Creating a Better Life Sun, 21 Oct 2007 04:24:10 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2203 [...] And speaking of writing projects - Aaron of Today is that Day wrote a fantastic post on having The Courage to Decide Whether or not you even Care. The irony of Aaron’s article (well, I don’t know if it’s really irony, but I don’t care) is that Aaron tagged me for two of the memes that he worked into the post - with the caveat that if those he tagged didn’t have the time, inclination, or desire to participate that they shouldn’t feel obligated. [...] [...] And speaking of writing projects – Aaron of Today is that Day wrote a fantastic post on having The Courage to Decide Whether or not you even Care. The irony of Aaron’s article (well, I don’t know if it’s really irony, but I don’t care) is that Aaron tagged me for two of the memes that he worked into the post – with the caveat that if those he tagged didn’t have the time, inclination, or desire to participate that they shouldn’t feel obligated. [...]

]]> By: Jeannette Maw http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2202 Jeannette Maw Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:58:03 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2202 Which is exactly why I would partner with you in a heartbeat! lol Let me know when you're serious, seriously! :) Which is exactly why I would partner with you in a heartbeat! lol Let me know when you’re serious, seriously! :)

]]> By: Jason http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2201 Jason Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:07:46 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2201 Thanks, Aaron. Thanks, Aaron.

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2200 aaron Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:33:12 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2200 Jason, GREAT post! Full of simple honesty and, well, courage! Good stuff! Jason,

GREAT post! Full of simple honesty and, well, courage! Good stuff!

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2199 aaron Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:30:56 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2199 Jeannette, Maybe we should collaborate on a new <em>Who Moved my Cheese?</em> book, only call it <em>Whose Fault is this Relationship, Anyway???</em> ;) Yes, there is obviously a reason that I don't work in the literary profession! Jeannette,

Maybe we should collaborate on a new Who Moved my Cheese? book, only call it Whose Fault is this Relationship, Anyway???
;)

Yes, there is obviously a reason that I don’t work in the literary profession!

]]> By: Jason http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2198 Jason Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:17:59 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2198 By the way, my response on one of these memes comes out today: <a href="http://www.amiracleaday.com/articles/2007/10/19/courage-in-a-moment-courage-in-a-lifetime" rel="nofollow">Courage In A Moment, Courage In A Lifetime</a> By the way, my response on one of these memes comes out today:
Courage In A Moment, Courage In A Lifetime

]]> By: Jeannette Maw http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2197 Jeannette Maw Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:22:38 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2197 Aha! So I can release any guilt I had about flirting with Aaron, because this was all HIS doing!! Off the hook - yay! lol (I wonder if my boyfriend will buy it ...) Aha! So I can release any guilt I had about flirting with Aaron, because this was all HIS doing!!

Off the hook – yay! lol

(I wonder if my boyfriend will buy it …)

]]> By: Lyman Reed http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2196 Lyman Reed Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:47:23 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2196 LMAO, Aaron! You're right, I <strong>should</strong> have seen it coming! LMAO, Aaron! You’re right, I should have seen it coming!

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2195 aaron Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:18:25 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2195 Lyman, Ah yes, memes helping other bloggers deal with meme guilt! Glad I could help out in that regard! ;) As to the cute Law of Attraction coaches, what can I say...? <em>I attracted her!</em> (HAHAHAHA! You <b>had</b> to know that was coming!) Lyman,

Ah yes, memes helping other bloggers deal with meme guilt! Glad I could help out in that regard! ;)

As to the cute Law of Attraction coaches, what can I say…?

I attracted her!

(HAHAHAHA! You had to know that was coming!)

]]> By: winyourmind.com » Blog Archive » Blogging Around Town - Friday October 12 http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2194 winyourmind.com » Blog Archive » Blogging Around Town - Friday October 12 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 10:39:59 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2194 [...] The world is filled with people who are willing to tell you what you should care about. Do you have the courage to tell them that you just don’t care? [...] [...] The world is filled with people who are willing to tell you what you should care about. Do you have the courage to tell them that you just don’t care? [...]

]]> By: Lyman Reed http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2193 Lyman Reed Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:33:01 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2193 Great stuff, Aaron! I guess that's why you get hit on by the <a href="http://loaplayground.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">cute Law of Attraction Coaches!</a> :) I've been tagged for both of these memes, and they've been sitting in my drafts along with quite a few others for a while now. <a href="http://tshalffull.blogspot.com/2007/06/opi-wan-kennoodling.html" rel="nofollow">The oldest one is from Terry Starbucker</a>... still in there since June, just waiting for inspiration to strike. :) And the next time I feel guilty about them sitting there, I'll remember this post! Great stuff, Aaron! I guess that’s why you get hit on by the cute Law of Attraction Coaches! :)

I’ve been tagged for both of these memes, and they’ve been sitting in my drafts along with quite a few others for a while now. The oldest one is from Terry Starbucker… still in there since June, just waiting for inspiration to strike. :)

And the next time I feel guilty about them sitting there, I’ll remember this post!

]]> By: Charity and Love http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2192 Charity and Love Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:43:04 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2192 [...] Alex Shalman has started a writing project in which he asks what we care enough to perform acts of charity. Along with Aaron Potts at Today is That Day, he has asked me to write about a charity that moves me. [...] [...] Alex Shalman has started a writing project in which he asks what we care enough to perform acts of charity. Along with Aaron Potts at Today is That Day, he has asked me to write about a charity that moves me. [...]

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2191 aaron Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:01:12 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2191 Jen, I'm truly grateful that you got so much out of this post. Great analogy about putting your own mask on first. Glad that you are out there taking keeping it real! :) Jen,

I’m truly grateful that you got so much out of this post. Great analogy about putting your own mask on first. Glad that you are out there taking keeping it real! :)

]]> By: Jen http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2190 Jen Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:51:42 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2190 talk about synchronicity - i so needed that confirmation that it is ok to look after yourself. as they say on a plane, 'put your mask on first THEN help others with theirs'.....thank you for 'keeping it real' as they say. time for me to do the same! talk about synchronicity – i so needed that confirmation that it is ok to look after yourself. as they say on a plane, ‘put your mask on first THEN help others with theirs’…..thank you for ‘keeping it real’ as they say. time for me to do the same!

]]> By: Sunday Reading 14 October 2007 http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2189 Sunday Reading 14 October 2007 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 14:10:31 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2189 [...] Aaron Potts in The Courage to Decide whether or not you even Care, an article which, maybe not so conincidentally, complements Nneka’s article very well. [...] [...] Aaron Potts in The Courage to Decide whether or not you even Care, an article which, maybe not so conincidentally, complements Nneka’s article very well. [...]

]]> By: Lorraine Cohen http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2188 Lorraine Cohen Sun, 14 Oct 2007 04:23:08 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2188 So true Aaron It's all about generating the conversations - like starting a wave that gains momentum inviting the voices of so many. I have been so touched by the thoughts shared by folks. Everyone's intrepretation is so unique. People have been so willing to be honest and vulnerable. WOW! Thanks again for bringing your perspective Aaron. Lorraine So true Aaron

It’s all about generating the conversations – like starting a wave that gains momentum inviting the voices of so many. I have been so touched by the thoughts shared by folks. Everyone’s intrepretation is so unique. People have been so willing to be honest and vulnerable.

WOW!

Thanks again for bringing your perspective Aaron.

Lorraine

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2187 aaron Sun, 14 Oct 2007 04:13:45 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2187 Lorraine, Thanks for the good weekend wishes, and you please do the same! I've taken part in as well as started a few of these group writing projects myself, so I can attest to how much work goes into tracking them. When all is said and done, however, the collective knowledge that is share is well worth the effort! Thanks for starting the conversation on such a great subject, Lorraine! :) Lorraine,

Thanks for the good weekend wishes, and you please do the same!

I’ve taken part in as well as started a few of these group writing projects myself, so I can attest to how much work goes into tracking them.

When all is said and done, however, the collective knowledge that is share is well worth the effort! Thanks for starting the conversation on such a great subject, Lorraine! :)

]]> By: Lorraine Cohen http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2186 Lorraine Cohen Sun, 14 Oct 2007 02:58:48 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2186 Hi Aaron, Thought I'd say hello and thank you for writing your thoughts on What Gives You Courage. I started that meme 3 weeks ago and have been trying to follow the thread of folks tagging. I'd thrilled so many are playing with it. I'll try to keep up with where it going! I too find it courageous to be honest and show up authentically. I believe that we all want to be loved and accepted for who we are. If we have the courage to be true to ourselves and open our hearts to be loving and compassionate, we invite others to do the same. That's the kind of world I want to live in, Have a terrific weekend Aaron! Lorraine Hi Aaron,

Thought I’d say hello and thank you for writing your thoughts on What Gives You Courage. I started that meme 3 weeks ago and have been trying to follow the thread of folks tagging. I’d thrilled so many are playing with it. I’ll try to keep up with where it going!

I too find it courageous to be honest and show up authentically. I believe that we all want to be loved and accepted for who we are. If we have the courage to be true to ourselves and open our hearts to be loving and compassionate, we invite others to do the same. That’s the kind of world I want to live in,

Have a terrific weekend Aaron!

Lorraine

]]> By: The Official Personal Growth Resource Roundup #1 - Evolving Times - The Law of Attraction Resource for Personal Growth http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2185 The Official Personal Growth Resource Roundup #1 - Evolving Times - The Law of Attraction Resource for Personal Growth Sat, 13 Oct 2007 19:19:51 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2185 [...] Aaron and Alex have both tagged me with the What Gives You Courage meme started by Lorraine Cohen at Powerfull Living. [...] [...] Aaron and Alex have both tagged me with the What Gives You Courage meme started by Lorraine Cohen at Powerfull Living. [...]

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2184 aaron Sat, 13 Oct 2007 13:02:05 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2184 Jenny, Thank you for the props on the article, and I'm glad that you got so much out of it. It's great to come across information that really brings up a genuine response, and I'm grateful that I was a part of that process for you. :) Jenny,

Thank you for the props on the article, and I’m glad that you got so much out of it. It’s great to come across information that really brings up a genuine response, and I’m grateful that I was a part of that process for you. :)

]]> By: Jenny http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2183 Jenny Sat, 13 Oct 2007 04:00:44 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2183 Aaron, This is a great article on honesty! You are saying many things that resonate deeply with me. Aaron,
This is a great article on honesty! You are saying many things that resonate deeply with me.

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2181 aaron Fri, 12 Oct 2007 23:18:20 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2181 Jeannette, Well it's about time you got all caught up. I've been in love with you for <b>months</b>! Don't tell Russ! All of that being said, thanks for the amazing positive feedback, not to mention the 100% original delivery. :) p.s. - I'm not allowed to tell anyone where I live (Port Orange, FL) because someone might catch me out in public partying like a rock star and my personal development guru status would suddenly be compromised. I just can't allow that to happen! ;)~ Jeannette,

Well it’s about time you got all caught up. I’ve been in love with you for months! Don’t tell Russ!

All of that being said, thanks for the amazing positive feedback, not to mention the 100% original delivery. :)

p.s. – I’m not allowed to tell anyone where I live (Port Orange, FL) because someone might catch me out in public partying like a rock star and my personal development guru status would suddenly be compromised. I just can’t allow that to happen! ;) ~

]]> By: Good Vibe Coach http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2182 Good Vibe Coach Fri, 12 Oct 2007 22:14:26 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2182 That's it, Aaron. I'm officially out loud in love with you. Good thing I have no idea where you live. No one better tell me, either. It just simply doesn't get any sexier than this. Maybe you should tone it down or unsubscribe me. lol That’s it, Aaron. I’m officially out loud in love with you. Good thing I have no idea where you live. No one better tell me, either.

It just simply doesn’t get any sexier than this.

Maybe you should tone it down or unsubscribe me. lol

]]> By: Stephen Hopson http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2180 Stephen Hopson Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:01:43 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2180 Aaron: I can understand what you mean about falling behind with emails. I've actually just started to experience that myself now that my blog is growing. No problem about not being in the area when I'm down there next week. I do look forward to meeting you sometime though. I think it's inevitable - don't you think? LOL Anyway, keep writing my friend. You're AWESOME. Stephen Adversity University Professor (hey, that's a cool title, huh? I think I'll keep it) Aaron:

I can understand what you mean about falling behind with emails. I’ve actually just started to experience that myself now that my blog is growing.

No problem about not being in the area when I’m down there next week. I do look forward to meeting you sometime though. I think it’s inevitable – don’t you think? LOL

Anyway, keep writing my friend. You’re AWESOME.

Stephen
Adversity University Professor (hey, that’s a cool title, huh? I think I’ll keep it)

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2179 aaron Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:28:01 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2179 Stephen, I'm glad that I "knew me when," too! The contrast gives me cause for gratitude every single day! :) Thank you so much for your thoughts, and I'm glad that you are writing on a similar level. Yes, I did get your email, but I am WAY behind on email. Between this blog and the PDP site, email has fallen way down on the priority list. I appreciate your messages, though, Stephen, and I apologize for being unavailable via email. It is unlikely that I'll be in the area you are going to next week, but I will do my very best to actually respond to your email with those details! Stephen,

I’m glad that I “knew me when,” too! The contrast gives me cause for gratitude every single day! :) Thank you so much for your thoughts, and I’m glad that you are writing on a similar level.

Yes, I did get your email, but I am WAY behind on email. Between this blog and the PDP site, email has fallen way down on the priority list.

I appreciate your messages, though, Stephen, and I apologize for being unavailable via email. It is unlikely that I’ll be in the area you are going to next week, but I will do my very best to actually respond to your email with those details!

]]> By: aaron http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2178 aaron Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:21:41 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2178 Drupal, Thanks for the props on my quote! :) Drupal,

Thanks for the props on my quote! :)

]]> By: Stephen Hopson http://www.todayisthatday.com/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2177 Stephen Hopson Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:32:22 +0000 http://www.todayisthatday.com/blog/the-courage-to-decide-whether-or-not-you-even-care/#comment-2177 Aaron; It's been amazing to watch you soar to higher and higher levels with your blog and everything else you've been doing. I'm glad I "knew you when." Anyway, today's post really hit it home for me because lately I've been writing and reading about the value of being authentic. Authenticity, to me, is exactly what you've been describing - doing what you feel is right in your heart - not what others think you should be doing. You are right on the money with this! P.S. Did you get my email about me coming down to Fla next week for a speaking engagement? Been trying to reach you in hopes of meeting you in person. Aaron;

It’s been amazing to watch you soar to higher and higher levels with your blog and everything else you’ve been doing. I’m glad I “knew you when.”

Anyway, today’s post really hit it home for me because lately I’ve been writing and reading about the value of being authentic. Authenticity, to me, is exactly what you’ve been describing – doing what you feel is right in your heart – not what others think you should be doing.

You are right on the money with this!

P.S. Did you get my email about me coming down to Fla next week for a speaking engagement? Been trying to reach you in hopes of meeting you in person.

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