Posts tagged Fortunes

Following Fortune Cookie Says…Volume 1, this fortune is also very timeless as I can think back to many times in my life when I’ve had to live with some discomfort.

Be willing to be uncomfortable.  Be comfortable being uncomfortable.  It may get tough.

I know many people that have had some level of discomfort during 2008/2009.  The last two years have been “tough all over” as it said.  But these are not the only years that we’ve all had to live with some discomfort.  Looking back across history we can see many periods in time full of discomfort or talk to relatives who can relate their experiences during those uncomfortable times.  For me, the time that taught me the most to be comfortable being uncomfortable was during my struggles with cancer in my early 20’s.  There were never any certain answers and everything was based on statistical analysis of survivors and cure rates.

Growing up with a complete Star Wars education, Han Solo tells us best “…never tell me the odds!”

While cleaning out old files I found several fortunes that I kept around because the fortunes seemed very timeless, as fortunes often are.

Past Experience: He who never makes mistakes never did anything that’s worthy.

A very simple statement that reminds us all that mistakes are part of the effort when striving for greatness.  If you’re making mistakes, you’re probably doing some things wrong while on your way to doing something right.  Learn from the mistakes and keep at it.  Bruce Lee reminds us “Don’t fear failure.  Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even to fail.”

I have quite a few of these lying around and I will post them from time to time.  Enjoy!