September 24, 2025

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BG’s Positively Speaking

“And The Word Is ….. Motivation”

Some people believe that it is someone else’s “job” to motivate them. Not realizing that motivation comes from inside us, not from external sources. As a result, they never reach the level of achievement that is available to them. They go from day to day, week to week and year to year, wondering “WHY” they are not moving forward.

If we find ourselves in this situation, we can take steps to correct it. We can start by ridding ourselves of the misunderstanding of what motivation is. Allowing ourselves to discover the basics of “motivation”.

Motivation requires a dream, a purpose, a passion, and a reason to push ourselves, learn new things, work a little harder, and go the extra mile. The world’s greatest motivational speakers cannot give you “Your Passion’, it comes from inside you. What motivational speakers do is fuel your passion. They encourage you, support you, let you know that you can do it, that you are not alone and point you in the right direction.

Keep your motivation fresh, challenges will make it hard to resist the temptation to give up. You can receive positive support by watching or listening to some of the world’s great positive speakers on video or CD. YouTube can be a valuable resource. Turn your car into a learning centre with CDs that you can listen to whilst driving. Reading books will give your mind a boost. You don’t have to spend hours reading; 10 to 15 minutes per day will help you absorb the mindset of successful people. My book ‘Positively Speaking’ presents 52 messages that are easy to read, and you can read one each day (available here  or 705-645-1353).

Speaker and author Zig Ziglar once said, “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend you do it every day.”

Get Motivated – Stay Motivated

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Honesty

A guy goes in for a job interview and sits down with the boss. The boss asks him, “What do you think is your worst quality?”  The man says, “I’m probably too honest.”  The boss says, “That’s not a bad thing. I think being honest is a good quality.”  The man replies, “I don’t give a hoot what you think!”

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Editors Quote Book

“In the broken places the light shines through”

—Leonard Cohen

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The Concerned Wife

A wife sending a short message to her husband:  It was just on the news that they found a hideous corpse with a hollow head, a cigar among ugly, rotten teeth and a bottle of liquor in his hand. I’m worried about you!. Please, give me a ring…

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The Witness

“You seem to be in some distress,” said the kindly judge to the witness. “Is anything the matter?”   “Well, your Honour,” said the witness, “I swore to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, but every time I try, some lawyer objects.”

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Irish Trivia Quiz

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Your Horoscope

For Amusement Only

Aries Mar 21 – Apr 19:  Start those heavy-duty projects now, before the cold weather sets in. Seek advice from those with more knowledge.

Taurus Apr 20 – May 20:   That long-term commitment you seek is not in your immediate future. Being patient will bring its own rewards.

Gemini May 21 – Jun 20:    Throw caution to the wind, at least a little. Spring is the time to find love, and yours could be waiting.

Cancer Jun 21 – Jul 22:   An error could turn out to be in your favour. Keep a watchful eye on events happening around you.

Leo Jul 23 – Aug 22:    Turn your focus in new directions. Greater rewards can be found elsewhere. Romantic possibilities are on the upswing.

Virgo Aug 23 – Sept 22:     Life is not a stage, so stop acting and start being yourself. People will like the person you really are.

Libra Sept 23 – Oct 22:  Give a new idea a chance to develop. Once you investigate it, others will join in and support you.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21): This week’s motto is “family first”. You have spent too much time away from them recently. Provide Some Balance.

Sagittarius Nov 22 – Dec 21:    Live and learn. New friends may not be all they seem. Keep some distance until they prove themselves.

Capricorn Dec 22 – Jan 19:   Some problems will break up your week. Don’t panic, take your time, and all will turn out just fine.

Aquarius Jan 20 – Feb 18:   A serious conversation could net some profound benefits for you. Listen carefully to what another has to say.

Pisces Feb 19 – Mar 20:   What you are looking for is not unreachable, just elusive. Your patience and positive attitude will be rewarded.

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The More You Save, The More You Spend

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A Prayer For Leroy

In a Toronto church one Sunday morning, a preacher said, “Anyone with ‘special needs’ who wants to be prayed over, please come forward to the front by the altar. “With that, Leroy got in line, and when it was his turn, the Preacher asked, “Leroy, what do you want me to pray about for you?”  Leroy replied, “Preacher, I need you to pray for help with my hearing.” The preacher put one finger of one hand on Leroy’s ear, placed his other hand on top of Leroy’s head, and then prayed and prayed and prayed. He prayed a “blue streak” for Leroy, and the whole congregation joined in with great enthusiasm. After a few minutes, the preacher removed his hands, stood back and asked, “Leroy, how is your hearing now?”

Leroy answered, “I don’t know. It ain’t ’til Thursday.”

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The Beautiful Number 7

Seven days of the week, seven seas, seven primary colours, seven wonders of the world, seven notes of the musical scale, the seven ages of man, seven deadly sins, seven levels of hell, seven categories for absolute judgment, the seven objects in the span of attention. Think 7-Up, Seven Dwarfs, The Magnificent Seven, seven-a-side. The sum of the opposite numbers in a pair of dice. Ask anyone to give you any number between one and ten, and most will choose seven. 7 is indeed a beautiful number… and might be uncanny. Still, it is not magical, as cognitive psychologist George A. Miller explained in a 1956 paper, “The Magical Number 7”.

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Green Golf Balls

A golfer goes into the pro shop and looks around, frowning. Finally, the pro asks him what he wants. “I can’t find any green golf balls,” the golfer replies. The pro looks all over the shop, and through all the catalogues, and finally calls the manufacturers and determines that, sure enough, there are no green golf balls. As the golfer walks out the door in disgust, the pro asks him, “Before you go, could you tell me why you want green golf balls?”  “Well, obviously, because they would be so much easier to find in the sand traps!”

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Music, The Universal Language

Wether you are young or old, male or female, child or adult, speak the language or not, music is the language we all understand. There is no-one better at speaking to us with music than Andrea Rieu. His selections include Modern, Pop, Classical, Jazz and Folk music. He makes the audience a part of his concerts. Tun up your speakers or put on your headphones and let the music speak to you.

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And The Winner Is

The father of five children had won a toy at a raffle. He called his kids together to ask which one should have the present. “Who is the most obedient?” he asked. “Who never talks back to mother? Who does everything she says?”  Five small voices answered in unison.

“Okay, dad, you get the toy.”

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Least Competent Criminals

Surveillance video from a break-in at the home of John C. Burbage, 59, of Naples, Florida, showed a surprisingly familiar picture of the perpetrators: Harold Russell Lanham, 22, and his dad, James Edward Lanham, 41, both of whom Burbage employed and both of whom were wearing their work uniforms. The Lanham duo stole a safe containing more than $30,000 worth of cash and property from their boss’s home.

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Whooops

Tired of the inconvenience of driving from the airport to his country cottage, a man equipped his small plane with pontoons so he could land on the lake directly in front of his cottage. On his next trip, however, he made his approach down the airport runway as usual. Alarmed, his wife cried out, “Are you crazy? You can’t land this plane here without wheels!” The startled husband yanked the nose up, narrowly averting a disastrous outcome. Continuing home, he landed the plane on the lake without mishap. As he sat there, visibly shaken, he said to his wife, “I don’t know what on earth got into me. That’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever done in my life!” And with that, he opened the door and stepped out… right into the water.

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The Last Word

Don’t let people “Drive” you crazy, 
When you know it’s within “Walking” distance

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