Category Archives: Thinking Out loud

Go to the Edge, and Live without Regrets.

Posted on February 26, 2014 by dfolstad58

I have been having this thought in my mind about “Going to the Edge“. Terry Fox went to the Edge, Rick Hanson went to the Edge. What I am thinking is that these were people who had a vision, they … Continue reading →

Posted in FAVORITE POSTS - A Few of them ♥, health, Thinking Out loud, Toastmasters, Uncategorized | Tagged Edge, Niagara Falls, personal achievement, Rick Hanson, success, Terry Fox | 3 Comments

Balloons & Whistles – over 10,000 views! (big grin)

Posted on September 11, 2013 by dfolstad58

I have been busy with getting a speech ready for tomorrow for Toastmasters, and reading the parallel story of Enders Game. Today I logged in and saw I had over 10,000 views. I am so thankful to the readers, and … Continue reading →

Posted in South Okanagan Restaurants and Other Jewels, Thinking Out loud, Toastmasters, travel | Tagged blogging, bravery, Lake, Okanagan, Okanagan lake, Toastmasters, tourism | 2 Comments

Don’t try to fix it? But I can fix it!

Posted on August 19, 2013 by dfolstad58

I really enjoy this video which hits the nail, pardon me, is right on target on explaining what happens sometimes when guys try to listen. Okay, I don’t have any authority to speak for 2.5 billion guys, I got it. … Continue reading →

Posted in family, health, humor, Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged Humor, listening skills, mars, nail, obvious, relationships, venus | 3 Comments

Welcome to Gratitude Sundays | The Happsters

Posted on August 18, 2013 by dfolstad58

Welcome to Gratitude Sundays | The Happsters. Such a simple, effective, and powerful suggestion. Likely this is the best mood changer I use, I count my blessings when I begin to have a complaining attitude. Gratitude Everyday!

Posted in health, Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged attitude, be positive, contentedness, gratitude, Happiness, mood changer, positive, share positive, thankful | Leave a comment

Everything is not measured by results

Posted on August 17, 2013 by dfolstad58

This post is to make you think! What have you done lately where you weren’t certain you would succeed? Is there something you would like to try but are holding yourself back? I think we all do that, so you’re … Continue reading →

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The Secret of Leadership

Posted on August 14, 2013 by dfolstad58

What does “leadership” make you think of? Perhaps you thought of your work, likely you did. Perhaps you thought of a boss you had that demonstrated all the best qualities of leadership. (see my Toastmasters category for a post about … Continue reading →