June 11, 2025

BG’s Positively Speaking

The Tradeoff

Most of us have area’s in our life in which we would like to be more successful. The question is, why aren’t we more successful? What stops us from achieving the things we want to?

The answer can often be found in the choices we make in our daily living. Every day of our lives we have to make choices, most of them simple ones like ; Which shirt,or dress, should I wear today? What shall we have for dinner tonight? Hey, some people even ask themselves “Which car shall I drive this morning?

When we ask these question of ourselves we are in effect ‘Trading off’ one thing for another. We find them relatively easy and they give us a feeling that we have some control over what happens in our lives.

There is another group of choices available to us but these tradeoff’s are more difficult to handle. We are all aware that “You can’t get something for nothing”, and that, “Everything has it’s price”. So if we want a greater degree of achievement in some area of our life we must be prepared to pay the price. That price may be in the form of giving up some of your ‘Off ‘ time, learning new skills, foregoing that weekly night out, a few more hours of work each week, dedicating more time to your spouse or family, spending time as a volunteer. It may even involve some financial input.

Tradeoff’s are all about what you value most, the GOOD life you now have or the BETTER one you could have if you make the tradeoff’s. Choices have elements of risk involved. Your choices will be determined by the amount of risk you are willing to take.

What Are You Willing To Tradeoff?

Editors Quote Book

“Continuous effort – not strength or intelligence – is the key to unlocking our potential.”

— Winston Churchill

I’M NOT SO SURE!

Have You Heard….?

The Litigious Society– British litigant Jane Mulcahy was turned down twice recently in her attempts to sue her former divorce lawyers for negligence although they had won her case, defeating her husband’s contentions. The lawyers were negligent, she said, because they never told her that if she “won” the lawsuit, the marriage would be over. Lord Justice Briggs, in the second appeal, said that Mulcahy’s Roman Catholic faith should have tipped her off that “divorce” ended the marriage.

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Your Horoscope

For Amusement Only

Aries Mar. 21 – Apr. 19: Have a fun week. Plan a special celebration. You’ve earned time off, so take it and enjoy the summer.

Taurus Apr. 20 – May 20: Don’t be discourages by setbacks. Ask partners for suggestions. You need to rely more on team play.

Gemini May 21 – June 20: The cards have been dealt and you must play your hand. While you are holding no aces, you can still win with the right strategy.

Cancer June 21 – July 22: If in doubt, double-up. You will find that all is well and you can breathe easier.

Leo July 23 – Aug 22: When heading into your “cave” try to prepare others. They may wonder where you have gone.

Virgo Aug 23 – Sept 22: The results of a recent endeavour will be touch and go. What may seem to be a liability will turn out to be an asset. Give it time.

Libra Sept 23 – Oct 22: You’re the boss. Remember that the buck stops here so don’t be afraid to drive home important aspects. Others need to hear you.

Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 21: Changes abound. Take them with a grain of salt. Some will be of great benefit, while others will eventually be thrown out with the trash. Be patient.

Sagittarius Nov 22 – Dec 21: A friend is inspired to confide in you. Listen to your heart. He/she needs your friendship now, more than ever. Tell them you care.

Capricorn Dec 22 – Jan 19: Romance may lead you in a different direction. See what happens before passing judgment. Use your common sense.

Aquarius Jan 20 – Feb 18: Feelings of inadequacy and insecurity need to be tackled. See a professional and learn why you feel this way. Look inside yourself.

Pisces Feb 19 – Mar 20: A young person needs to dream and believe that their dreams can come true. Don’t inhibit creativity. Instead, encourage it in others and learn to appreciate it.

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Least Competent Criminals

Michael Williams, 53, was arrested in Sumter, S.C., in February after his debit card was rejected as payment at the Applebee’s restaurant. Police were called when Williams’ backup form of payment was a “U.S. currency” bill in the denomination of $1 trillion.

Dyonta Rose, 29, in police custody the night of Feb. 22 in Dallas for possession of narcotics, fled the police cruiser still wearing his handcuffs. Rose was tracked down a short time later when he called 911 to ask for an ambulance because his handcuffs were cutting off circulation in his arm.

Not Too Bright

My girlfriend and I are trying this whole “long distance relationship” thing. I have to stay 100 feet away from her at all times. Also, the police say I should stop referring to her as my girlfriend.

This Weeks Interactive Quiz

Rear View Mirror

June 4, 1896: First Ford vehicle: in a tiny workshop behind his home on 58 Bagley Street Henry Ford put the finishing touches on his pure ethanol-powered motor. After more than two years of experimentation, Ford, at the age of 32, had completed his first experimental automobile. He dubbed his creation the “Quadricycle,” so named because it ran on four bicycle tires, and/or because of the means through which the engine drove the back wheels. It was steered with a rudder and had no reverse. It’s road test had to be delayed slightly, as it was too wide to go out the door of his workshop. Ford would later go on to found the Ford Motor Company and become one of the world’s richest men.

Predicting The Future

Tim decided to tie the knot with his long time girlfriend. One evening, after the honeymoon, he was organizing his golfing equipment. His wife was standing nearby watching him. After a long period of silence she finally speaks: “Tim, I’ve been thinking, now that we’re married maybe it’s time you quit golfing. You spend so much time on the course. You could probably get a good price for your clubs.”

Tim gets this horrified look on his face.

She says, “Darling, what’s wrong?”

“For a minute there you were beginning to sound like my ex-wife.”

“Ex-wife!” she screams, “I didn’t know you were married before!”

“I wasn’t,” he replied.

The Last Word

A real friend is someone who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.