I think everyone should take a moment to read this (23)
Hey there stackers, sorry haven't been around much lately had some wild seas and getting a grasp back onto things now so hopefully you'll see some more of me coming soon, got some case studies I can post.
Anyway, the other day I was searching through my garage and I found a framed scroll my dad has had for a long time now and I asked him what it was about and he said he couldn't believe he forgot about it so now its hanging on a wall in our house.
Anyway, Not sure how many of you know what it is, but its a piece of literature called the 'Desiderata' which means the desired life in Latin, written by a poetic genius called Max Ehrmann. He wrote it in his 50's and carried it in his pocket for 5 years, then started giving it out as a Christmas gift to friends, one of them being a psychologist. This psychologist started to hand it out to people who had been in the war, and soon enough it was being printed in the million copies and to date you can find it in any book store.
In all honesty I personally think its one of the best things I have ever read so I thought I'd share it all with you, and maybe a lot of you have already seen it but those to haven't happy reading 
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others,
even to the dull and ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be
greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career
however humble;
it is a real possession in the
changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you
to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit
to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore, be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham,
drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
That's beautiful thanks for sharing
Very thought provoking. Thanks for sharing dude!
Crazy how the valuable lessons and virtues are time tested and never really change
it was a beautiful read. Thanks for sharing. I want this in my office.
Thanks for sharing.
Here's another story from Socrates. I like to read it from time to time:
"Wait a moment," Socrates replied. "Before you tell me I'd like you to pass a little test. It's called the Test of Three."
"Test of Three?"
"That's right," Socrates continued. "Before you talk to me about my student let's take a moment to test what you're going to say. The first test is Truth. Have you made absolutely sure that what you are about to tell me is true?"
No," the man said, "actually I just heard about It."
"All right," said Socrates. "So you don't really know if it's true or not. Now let's try the second test, the test of Goodness. Is what you are about to tell me about my student something good?"
"No, on the contrary..."
"So," Socrates continued, "you want to tell me something bad about him even though you're not certain it's true?"
The man shrugged, a little embarrassed.
Socrates continued. "You may still pass though, because there is a third test - the filter of Usefulness. Is what you want to tell me about my student going to be useful to me?"
"No, not really."
"Well," concluded Socrates, "if what you want to tell me is neither True nor Good nor even Useful, why tell it to me at all?"
Great find Maynzie (Thanks Maynzie's dad), and a perfect time of year to reflect on its message
Nice words mate.
Deep brother.
Keep your head up..
Love the words.
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be
greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Especially in AM.
Many people Brag. About the Grind. About how much they make.
you may become vain or bitter,
Compare yourself against yourself. Are you learning, progressing, fealing healthier, and happier.
Originally Posted by tijn
maynzie.....awesome stuff.....your wise well beyond your age man.....
Originally Posted by tijn
Great share Maynzie!!
time-less.
printing this out in Caligraphic and framing... esp. like the part of 'not comparing self to others' easy trap to fall into and we all do it at some time
Keep the wisdom flowing maynzie
i can imagine this being read out at JK Rowling's Harvard Commencement Speech
heres the link if anyone wants to watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L445BmUEXH4
its timeless for anyone who ever felt they were at the bottom of the barrel and will rather die trying then give up.
thanked!
yeah this is great maynzie...straight on the office wall.
JK's speech is good man thanks for the share,
Yeah Desiderata is a mad piece of writing, you can go in bookstores and get like a paperback book of it with like pictures to do with each section, I have it in my car and I ready it every single day when I get in the car, and also when I feelen the slums
Another big part of it that I take is the section that fears and insecurities are born from loneliness and fatigue, next time your feeling shit try to be self aware and realise how tired you are it makes huge changes on how you see the world, its crazy how much a good laugh, cup of coffee or hanging with mates can do to your perception of the situation
that is awesome.... really makes you think and step back.... and man i've met some ppl who really need to read this and get their egos (and heads) back down to earth...
Great words Maynzie. At times with rollercoaster of success and failure in this game I feel like throwing the towel in....especially when I'm feeling tired and lonely. Other's not in the game don't sometimes understand our passion to be self sufficient.
Defintely worth printing out and reading often.
Another great work written in the 1930's is by Dale Carnegie is How to Win Friends and Influence People. Also Rev Norman Vincent Peale's The Power of Positive Thinking and Enthusiasm Makes The Difference.
Just bumping for the new members,
Couple of people have PM'd me recently saying they've been reading this every morning and its kept them in a positive state of mind while they are struggling to get their first campaigns going, thought it would be good as a refresher
Thanks for bumping this Maynzie.
Was kind of pissed at the results of my
campaigns from yesterday, this has given
me some perspective and forced me to
pull my head out of my ass.
Thank you.
-Dave
I'm glad you enjoyed it Dave,
Just remember that as long as you are putting 1 step ahead everyday, whether it be a new campaign, a new tip/approach, new profit, new loss, its all building the future picture you are envisioning
Keep it up mate!
Maynzie- This is really good stuff, thanks for taking the time to type it out and post it. The bit about not comparing yourself to others: absolutely true. I still struggle with that at times, but it's good to remember this sort of verbiage for the perspective it gives you.
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