Some quotes I want to remember

Mar 23, 2014 22:21

Stolen from author Gretchin Rubin's sister from one of Gretchen's LinkedIn posts.

1. When I was fretting because I hadn’t heard back about a proposal, she told me, “’Yes’ comes right away; ‘no’ never comes.” This observation turns out to be true in a very wide variety of situations.

2. “Your lack of planning is not my emergency.” Okay, she didn’ ( Read more... )

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starofpersia March 24 2014, 03:46:04 UTC
Great quotes! Especially as I go back onto the job market.

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eleryth March 25 2014, 19:50:11 UTC
The "yes comes right away" one is so true, I think.

And then with part of the things I do, the one about needing volunteers, not recruits, really hit home (I just wish I could find some volunteers, lol).

And even if it takes a while to get that job, remembering it's what you wanted and worked so hard for does really help, I think. Whatever gets you through the day!

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digifur March 25 2014, 13:23:16 UTC
This this this - 2. “Your lack of planning is not my emergency.”

That's pretty much my motto when I'm getting calls from people who didn't listen and order products on time.

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eleryth March 25 2014, 19:47:12 UTC
Haha, yes, it'd be so true for you! I wonder what would happen if you said that to them. lol

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