Category Archives: quotes and thoughts

Being Dad

Posted on September 2, 2010 by robertmerrill

I hope I can be a dad like this dad. I hope I can be a son like this son realizes he should be. I Love you Dad.

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More Important Than Courage…

Posted on August 12, 2010 by robertmerrill

The second commercial from the Jordan Brand’s new Become Legendary Campaign. Featuring Jordan Brand Athletes; Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Derek Jeter, Rip Hamilton, Ray Allen, Joe Johnson, Andre Ward, and April Holmes. Narrated by Michael Jordan.

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Forgiveness

Posted on June 9, 2010 by robertmerrill

“Everyone says that forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive.” – C.S. Lewis (found in “Hold Me Tight”, p. 165)

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Designed By Committee…

Posted on June 4, 2010 by robertmerrill

I heard (again) a great quote the other day that has been humoring me a bit and I thought I would share.  So, next time you’re in a meeting where nobody is deciding anything and everyone wants everybody else to … Continue reading →

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Stop Lying

Posted on March 30, 2010 by robertmerrill

Stop lying to yourself. An excellent blog post over at Be More Effective reminds you that you can’t really do it anyway. “You know what you should be doing, but you aren’t doing it. And as much as we like … Continue reading →

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It’s How You Say It

Posted on March 9, 2010 by robertmerrill

It’s not what you say, but how you say it: This is one of several famous movie quotes geeked out into infographic formats. From here and here

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never be with those cold and timid souls

Posted on February 8, 2010 by robertmerrill

“It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, … Continue reading →

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The plaster must be as wide as the sore

Posted on September 15, 2008 by robertmerrill

“To every forgiveness there is a condition.  The plaster must be as wide as the sore.  The fasting, the prayers, the humility must be equal to or greater than the sin. There must be a broken heart and a contrite … Continue reading →

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I just reconnected with a very good friend on Facebook, and his profile had the following quote. I had heard this before and loved it then.  Now, I share it with you: “It is not the critic who counts: not … Continue reading →

Posted on September 9, 2008 by robertmerrill | 1 Comment

Adversity vs Power

Posted on July 17, 2008 by robertmerrill

This statement hits home: “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” -Abraham Lincoln

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