11.16.2011 Woody Chelsea Danielle Vince

I want to say really quick that a few week’s ago I made an erroneous assumption regarding Joe Paterno. Joe is/was viewed as a God to some PA people, and I even said that I thought he was a good coach. The key word, “was” is past tense if you notice. I don’t care how legendary he is, there is no excuse to look the other way when such heinous crimes are reported to you. Maybe Coach Paterno was part of the cover-up. We may never know. State College football program is a mess, and rumors/allegations make Ohio State’s payments and tattoo scandal look like minor infractions.

Sara Reynolds, twitter.com/#!/Buckeyefan17, happens to have some good quotes that represent some Ohio State Buckeye success:

“I've got a theory that if you give 100% all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end”. -Woody Hayes

I have to believe that he is right, that is what I believe, and in the end everything works out. Why is that? Everyone is entitled to their own beliefs, and I’ll tell mine in this group; whether you oppose or coincide with my ideas is up to you. God has the master plan for our lives, and everything turns out perfect in His eyes. I believe it all is contingent on us putting forth our best effort, and that means we never stop trying in life.

Mr. Hayes was fired himself for giving the opposing team’s player a knuckle sandwich during a game. His episode was on television though, and everybody else could see it. The coaching pedestal is often one that falls trap to the ‘Sports Machine.’ Meaning some coaches put sports above God and family. In my life my top priorities are God and family/friends. Those of you who know me away from Facebook understand that sports play a huge role in my life, but I keep athletics in perspective. I feel being competitive in nature definitely makes a well rounded person, athletics are an easy example, but challenges that you set for yourself can be just as effective. In other words you don’t need to be a ball player to maintain a competitive spirit, and no matter your mental or physical inadequacies you can thrive on competition Another quote, as this week’s message has plenty:

“We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere.”

I got this quote from my Dayton living friend, Chelsea (www.facebook.com/chelsea.e.donson.) Also her Facebook profile says she works as a server, at Roosters and attends Wright State University. I know several who go or went to that institution. The people you meet are affected by your interaction with them. Please remember that; you can change their reactions for a bit or for the long haul.

“The important thing is not to be bitter over life's disappointments.
Learn to let go of the past, and recognize that every day won't be sunny.
And when you find yourself lost in the darkness of despair, remember, it's only in the black of the night that you see the stars, and those stars lead you back home.” ~ Danielle

Danielle Nicole as she is known as on Facebook, www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=503147521, lives in Lima, and the quote is kind of lengthy but relevant. Don’t live in anger because of failures, know that it happens, and see the good, make adjustments to the bad, and know that even in the darkest days trying your best will get you to where you want to be.

For me when I was in the hospital after I awoke from my coma (5.5 months in total) all I ever wanted to do was get home, I took Dad’s advice and did what the therapists told me, and after what seemed liked an eternity to me (actually a repetitive recovery considering my condition) I did come home. The same is true for outpatient therapy; all I wanted was for it to be over, but when I couldn’t talk clearly, move my body as it needed to be moved, or function so I could live normally it was tough but accepted that I could not be done. I listened to what therapists told me, like Dad said, and eventually ended outpatient rehab. Let’s get back to the quotes:

“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.”
Vince Lombardi

This quote comes from the page of a recent friend named Erin Mash, www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1421250019 from Jackson Center. Every one of us needs to dig down and find your own will to succeed. My will to improve or wanting you to experience success means nothing; you have to believe that for yourself, but hopefully what I have to say or telling my experiences will help you apply things in your life.

I’ll leave you with some words of wisdom that I got from a Facebook friend, which I see as pertinent to closing this week:

“Nothing in this world that is worth having comes easy.”

That said, taking the easy route won’t mean much to you. Difficult tasks where you have to work to succeed are the rewarding ones. Taking candy from a baby is wrong, and practicing a tireless effort to achieve something is rewarding. The things that come easy are worthless and don’t bring gleam to your personality, but the opposite is true for something that requires effort.

Thank you so much for being my friend. If you suggest your friends for me that would really be great. Can you also please invite your friends to join my Facebook group, "The Rest is Up to You” (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_46959448480?) Please share this message!
Matt~ Failure is the first step to success. Think about that one.
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