September 29 2012 Ashley Bernard

This message will feature a quote from the page of my friend Ashley Bernard, www.facebook.com/ashley.bernard?ref=ts. Not much time today, but I think the following words are relevant to everyone, as each attempts to live a quality life: ‎"There are moments in your life that make you and sets the course of who you're going to be. Sometimes they're little, subtle moments. Sometimes, they're big moments you never saw coming. No one asks for their life to change, but it does. It's what you do afterwards that counts. That's when you find out who you are." Time passes and that is beyond our control, but our actions or refusal to act on various events or changes is what writes your life. That’s what the quote tells me, and since this is my soap box I can say what I want. Whether you read it, believe it, put it to use, or not is entirely up to you. I am not trying to shape or mold your beliefs or actions, but I merely express my opinions. If you are affected greatly or not please let me know. Ashley Bernard is an incredible Ohioan, born and raised, and maybe one of her greatest assets is that she went to The Ohio State University. Since that is also my Alma mater too I feel comfortable. She likes to celebrate her birthday for weeks rather than a day, likes playing cards, and enjoys having a good time. I would like to share a laugh with her sometime. Yet still there is another reason why I featured her in this group message. Aside from her awesome quote put a few paragraphs earlier her profile she said her past has brought her to where she is today and I wouldn't change a thing. I coincide with that statement, and I feel that is the perspective everyone should have. Furthermore she states her belief that everything happens for a reason. Since I am a speaker/author and those principles dominate my daily happenings, and the fact that Ashley is ambitious and strives to be a better person together make me strongly feel that she would enjoy and find beneficial my book. Thanks everyone for being my friend and/or joining my group. Ashley and all, my eight+ years of adding or deleting segments, as well as further editing and picture selection, has finally produced a product. To purchase my self-help book, “The Rest is Up to You,” in paperback copy go here: https://www.createspace.com/3877051. It’s also on Amazon (search complete title.) Otherwise signed copies can be obtained directly from me. If you choose the signed copy option please send me a private message at, matt@mattschroeder.org and details will be exchanged. To acquire my motivational and inspirational book in digital format see the Kindle, eBook version at, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008A0DI3S. -- "Failure only increases your chances for success at your next attempt." ~Matt~ www.mattschroeder.org