"A flute without a hole is not a flute, and a donut without a hole is a danish." This quote from the great sarcastic comedy "Caddyshack" is the kind of thing that makes me laugh and think at the same time. My blog will be filled with posts about a variety of subjects from music, movies, and sports to random observances from my day to day life. I hope at least one person reads them and is inspired, humored, or maybe even offended.
The author of The Traveler's Gift and The Noticer now brings us The Butterfly Effect, set to release on August 31st, 2010. If you have read any of his previous works, you know that the infinite wisdom that he creates when he puts pen to paper is priceless and always a very entertaining read. Not only is Mr. Andrews a motivator, speaker of inspirational word, but he is also an amazing story teller. I am not what you would call an "avid" reader, but I have a hard time putting down this man's books. Watch these videos of Andy Andrews addressing the topic that is the title of his next release. He talks about Union Lt. Colonel Joshua Chamberlin, who Andrew's followers will remember meeting in The Traveler's Gift. To this day, I personally use the symbol of two crossed swords to remind myself that I am a fighting man. He elaborates on the story of Chamberlin at Gettysburg and how one man can make one decision that will change the world. Excellent example. Superlative story. I can not wait to go on the journey that lies within The Butterfly Effect.
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll.
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul. - William Ernest Henley
I was already a fan before I saw this story. Now, I am a BIG fan. What an amazing perspective or a very young player who is just getting started. After watching this, who isn't routing for this guy to have a long, productive career that lives up to his rookie hype and expectations. He is already off to a great start, and who knows, maybe he can take the number twenty-two Atlanta Braves jersey all the way to Cooperstown one day. I know. I know. It's early. But, I think there is something special about this kid.
Can you win? Absolutely, you have the opportunity to be a winner every time you step on the playing field. What makes someone become a winner? Not, just one time, but EVERY time. The answer: LOSING. I know, it sounds kind of ridiculous doesn't it? But, it is very true. You have to learn HOW to win. The only way is through experience. The more times you put yourself in the arena with a chance to win, the closer you are getting. You will learn every time you fail, and eventually each of those failing experiences will teach you enough that you become a winner. And then you win a second time and a third time and so on. Eventually, you learn so much from all of those wins, while still learning from the failures, that you become good enough to create a pattern of winning more than losing. But every winner, starts off a loser. The only difference between winners and losers is, the winners are paying attention and learning as they lose. Winners are losers who believed in themselves after they lost. Believe every time that you step onto the playing field that you are going to win and when you get to that point in the contest where the outcome will be decided, remember what happened in THAT moment all the times before. Now, go do what is necessary to WIN in that moment. Maybe you will win this time, but if you don't: Did you learn anything?
I live in Carrollton, GA. I am a graduate of Oglethorpe University (Political Science) and the University of West Georgia (Secondary Education). I work for a medical technology company. In my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis and golf, painting, learning to play the guitar, and exploring new areas when a free weekend or summer vacation allows.
The author of The Traveler's Gift and The Noticer now brings us The Butterfly Effect, set to release on August 31st, 2010. If you have read any of his previous works, you know that the infinite wisdom that he creates when he puts pen to paper is priceless and always a very entertaining read. Not only is Mr. Andrews a motivator, speaker of inspirational word, but he is also an amazing story teller. I am not what you would call an "avid" reader, but I have a hard time putting down this man's books. Watch these videos of Andy Andrews addressing the topic that is the title of his next release. He talks about Union Lt. Colonel Joshua Chamberlin, who Andrew's followers will remember meeting in The Traveler's Gift. To this day, I personally use the symbol of two crossed swords to remind myself that I am a fighting man. He elaborates on the story of Chamberlin at Gettysburg and how one man can make one decision that will change the world. Excellent example. Superlative story. I can not wait to go on the journey that lies within The Butterfly Effect.
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