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Today's Insight From D Anthony's
Book, "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once: Stories and Perspectives
to Help You Unlock Your Amazing Potential"
As stated in an earlier
post, from time to time my intent is to feature examples of the fresh
perspective and uncommon wisdom of some of the maxims and truisms from my
motivational and inspirational
book in this forum. I share
them in hopes that, like many of our readers, you will begin to utilize these
encouraging messages as affirmations – beginning to more actively challenge the
conventional thinking, be willing to change a paradigm or two and, as a result,
that you will begin to more advantageously live life… each day generating at
least a little more happiness and fulfillment for yourself and those you care
about.
Here is today's offering
from "The Nurse in the Delivery Room
Slapped Me… Once" to
ponder;
Stress is nothing less than this
life's express to the next. Whatever it takes, get off the train.
- D Anthony
Be forever
inspired…
D
Anthony
Inspirational Author and
Motivator
Author of "The Nurse in the Delivery Room
Slapped Me… Once"
Founder of STSTheBook.com and SomethingToShare.com
http://inspirationalpoemsandbooks.com
http://inspirationalpoemsandbooks.net
© 2008 D-Rose
Productions, All Rights
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Conferencing at 4/01/2008 02:41:00 AM
About A
Motivational & Inspirational Book: Playing With Passion
Excerpt
What if your life could be
considerably different? What if your life could be considerably happier and more
fulfilled? What if your life could be considerably more inspirational and
inspirational in nature? What if your life could have considerably more purpose,
direction, passion, enthusiasm, enjoyment, wonder, perspective and achievement?
More over, suppose your life was meant to be comprised of all these things.
Finally, suppose the means to becoming a more inspirational, motivational, happy
and fulfilled individual is primarily in your hands?
Would the knowledge that you have
it within your power to monumentally change your existence - change anything?
Would your outlook, perspective and day to day decisions continue to remain the
same? Could you possibly simply continue living life the same
way?
These are a few of the concepts
and associated questions presented for your consider in the uniquely and
unconventionally entertaining, challenging, uplifting, motivational and
inspirational book, “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once: Stories
and Perspectives to Help You Unlock Your Amazing Potential”, by D Anthony.
Here’s a excerpt straight from the pages of the inspiring book that is
compelling people to consider, believe in, seek, expect and strive for more out
of life… more purpose, happiness and fulfillment out of each and every day. From
the chapter entitled “Playing With Passion”;
Get In the
Game
Why is it that some people
virtually always seem to ride a wave of achievements and others do not? Why is
it that, some continuously migrate ever closer to fulfillment of their dreams
and others do not? Why is it that some regularly find and experience true and
meaningful happiness in their lives and countless others do not? Is the latter
group the equivalent of God's neglected stepchildren, undeserving of the
opportunities that, for select others, are as natural as the light of day? Not
likely.
Are the unfulfilled merely random
martyrs, eternally condemned, never to understand or appreciate the extent to
which they can, and do, control their destinies? Is their fate simply to mark
the passage of time in an uninspired existence, forever mired in the status quo?
That depends.
The Formula
Revealed
Suppose a surprisingly simple
winning formula for life actually exists. Suppose, much like a well-designed,
practiced, and executed game-plan in your sport of choice, one’s life can be
successfully scripted. And finally, suppose that once a game-plan has been
initiated, success invariably comes down to the quality and consistency of
choices made each day and the degree of the positive attitude incorporated to
sustain them.
It could convincingly be argued
that our present disposition in life has been most predominately defined by our
choices in the past and tomorrow's potential by our choices today. In other
words, the most crucial difference between those who possess success,
prosperity, and happiness and those who do not is the collective tenor of the
choices made, and whether an inspired attitude was, and continues to be,
maintained to properly nurture those choices. As a result, the degree of
individual success or failure we are destined to achieve, and the extent to
which we will be intimately familiar with true and lasting happiness, is
essentially up to each of us.
This perspective suggests our
ongoing results are derivative of how we respond to those events and
happenstances. It is the adoption and unconditional commitment to this mindset,
and associated behaviors that most uniquely distinguish the truly happy from the
unhappy, the successful from unsuccessful, the passionate from the discontented,
the leaders from the followers. When it's all said and done, each of our lives
truly is what we make of it.
To reap the greatest rewards, the
nature, tenor, and perceived criticality of day-to-day decisions and associated
behaviors must continuously be enhanced. In addition, ever-more-challenging and
wider-reaching perspectives must be embraced, perspectives that both govern and
elevate not only our decisions and attitudes but the very course of our lives.
Armed with this mindset, it becomes increasingly impossible not to believe
passionately in the power of your destiny. It becomes increasingly impossible
not to invest unwavering belief in, and commitment to, your dreams and
aspirations. It becomes impossible to believe that you can’t change the world.
With this psyche duly engaged,
time, especially that which remains will develop much greater significance.
Nurtured by passion, purpose will find more and more fertile ground and grow.
Once the roots of purpose begin to grow and the need for fulfillment finally
takes hold, a future not founded on purpose, a future not utilizing the precious
time we have remaining to the fullest, will cease to be, on any level,
acceptable. Then life can really begin.
Just imagine the limitless
potential of our greatest qualities enriched with a never-ending injection of
passion. Imagine the potential force of those qualities, those talents,
unchecked by fear of failure. Imagine an ever-expanding confidence in your
abilities, fortified and empowered by a healthy supply of internal praise and
anticipation for each and every looming triumph to come. Imagine having some
place you need to be, some place your heart, your mind, and your spirit
enthusiastically agree that it’s where you ought to, no, have to be. Then,
without concern for distance, undaunted by would-be-limiting doubt, you take a
deep breath and step.
If you are true to adopting this
mindset, taking that first step will be immensely gratifying. And it's that
empowering feeling that will inspire each new incremental step to come. Each
successive individual victory will mandate an ever-more committed you. Commit to
this mindset and greater purpose and personal fulfillment will be fostered.
Commit to this mindset, and your true intended destiny can be your
own.
It comes down to perspective and
choice. Will we crave personal growth and fulfillment enough to commit to this
simple yet empowering life-enriching perspective? Will we endeavor to
continuously enhance our perspective, to foster the best choices? Will we stand
and represent, or will we cower and defer? In the end, it all starts and ends
with the fundamental question: In the arena of life, will the essence of our
true destiny be merely that of a spectator or will we be stars in the
game?
Only time and our next steps will
tell.
Bottom line, the choice and
the opportunity is very much ours… each and every one of us. We don’t have to
simply accept life as it is. And because our time is both so precious and so
fleeting, perhaps a motivational and inspirational book that will give you the
insight and perspective to induce your very own transformation to the you you
never even knew you could be – is long over due.
Want a new perspective?
Want to learn to begin to empower yourself to, each day, consistently move in
the direction of a new and considerably improved you? Want to offer a friend or
loved one the kind of life-affirming catalyst that will help them begin to view
and live each day in a new and more purposeful way? Then take the time to check
out this spiritually-enriching book. “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me…
Once: Stories and Perspectives to Help You Unlock Your Amazing Potential” just
might be the perfect life-altering gift for you.
Each day, be inspired –
then aspire to more…
D
Anthony
Inspirational
Author and Motivator
Author of “The
Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once”
Founder of STSTheBook.com and SomethingToShare.com
©
2008 D-Rose Productions, All Rights Reserved
-- Posted By D
Anthony to Inspirational
Book by D Anthony at 3/14/2008 12:38:00 AM
| Tuesday, February 19, 2008 | |
D Anthony Seen as Must Read Author for
2008
Positive reviews are coming in at a steady pace for
"The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me...Once," D Anthony's new
inspirational and self-help book seen on Amazon.com This book is
gaining prominence and stature on Google as people are being drawn to the
pages for self-help and fulfillment.
Source: D
Anthony-Inspirational Author and Motivator
Feb 19, 2008
11:48:29
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(PRLog.Org) – Feb 19, 2008 – Baltimore, MD
Readers seeking intelligent and thought provoking
articles are seeing D Anthony's new book as the must read for 2008 in the field
of inspirational and motivational material. Mr. Anthony's dedication to
assisting people with life's journeys, is gaining in popularity and notoriety on
Google as well.
D Anthony has the artist's touch to the written
word. His ability to convey esoteric knowledge into everyday language is the
ultimate appeal for the book. His direct interpretation of living life fully
every moment rings through the short story pages. Each individual article is a
work unto itself, which digs deep into the marrow of life.
The inspirational book reviews can be found on
Amazon.com and lead the prospective purchaser into further reasons why the book
should be considered tangible reading material. Many well established critics
are seeing "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me...Once" as insightful and
thought provoking, and certainly worth taking the time to ingest.
Mr. Anthony's quiet manner and graceful writing
style are indicative throughout the inspirational and motivational book, as to
the level living well of which he has achieved within his own existence here.
His intent and purpose is to touch live, and to let people know the great
healing message that there is another way to live other than struggle, strain
and strife.
"The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me...Once"
is worth the cost of the book times 100 in terms of real-time value and
substance to the art and science of living well and with purpose every second on
this planet. Spending quality time with quality inspirational and motivational
authors like D Anthony, is an investment in quality living.
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| Tuesday, February 19, 2008 | |
| Wednesday, January 30, 2008 | |
D Anthony Inspirational Author Announces New Motivational Book
Website
| D Anthony, well known and respected inspirational and
motivational author, announces today a new website dedicated to
motivational books on Google. |
|
Source: Inspirational Book by D
Anthony-Inspirational and Motivational Author
Jan 30, 2008
22:28:10 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(PRLog.Org) – Jan 30, 2008 –
Baltimore, MD Since writing the book, "The Nurse in the Delivery Room
Slapped Me...Once, D Anthony has become ever vigil in placing keyword specific
information on Google
regarding the inspirational and motivational book. His tireless efforts to
provide people beneficial information concerning living truly inspired and
creative lives is gaining notoriety on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0931761255?ie=UTF8&tag=
... The reviews for the book are beginning to be placed there at a
steady rate. D Anthony's dedication to showing people that there is a much more
substantial and meaningful way to live is gaining the recognition that it needs.
Out of the devastating ashes of death, comes the realization to D
Anthony that life is to be lived full out, and with no bounds. Mr. Anthony knows
that living in a truly inspired way is possible for anyone wishing the peace and
beauty that comes with it. The new site is dedicated to motivational books. His
intent and purpose is to show that "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped
Me...Once" is more than just an inspirational work. It is also being seen as a
motivational book that can assist people with their life journey. D
Anthony's inspirational book blog can be found at this website url: http://inspirationalpoemsandbooks.blogspot.com/ It is
an interesting note to take here that Mr. Anthony is also in the process of
writing short story articles concerning inspiration, motivation and how to add
to the quality of life in a significant way. Through this blog, he will be able
to continue his writing skills and be giving people information that they can
use to their distinct advantage. D Anthony invites anyone who wishes to
view his work to visit the above sites. Comments, perspectives, reviews and any
type of correspondence is always welcome. D Anthony has something to share with
the world. The fact that living in an inspired and meaningful fashion is
possible for every person on this planet. Making the choice to become filled
with the attitude of gratitude, is D Anthony's goal.
____________________
D Anthony
http://motivationalbook-s.com
http://inspirationalpoemsandbooks.com
http://ststhebook.com
____________________
Inspirational Book by D
Anthony
The inspirational book by D Anthony, "The Nurse in
the Delivery Room Slapped Me...Once," is getting rave reviews on
Amazon.com
The appeal of D Anthony's book is that even though
it contains esoteric knowledge and thought, it reads very simply and
smoothly. The inspirational author is beginning to gain recognition on
Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, eBay and other significant dealer websites.
According to D Anthony, "Want more out of life? Well, have I got a book for you!
Right here, right now, I challenge you to begin to develop the mindset that will
ultimately change your life. Via an empowering, optimistic and highly effective
brand of perspective, this book will charge you to begin to recognize and
nullify long-held, counterproductive limiting thoughts, paradigms and
self-doubt. This book will challenge you to begin to find and reclaim your
dreams... your aspirations... your happiness... your fulfillment… your very
purpose for being here. This book will help you begin to institute that desired
change - in route to the realization of your very own amazing potential. The
only question is... Are you ready to begin?"
Indeed, the mission statement here is to live one's
life in a new and meaningful manner. "The Nurse in the Delivery Room
Slapped Me...Once" is the type of book that needs to be read, and re-read.
Each reading opens new doors of thoughts and life perspectives. The reader
is brought first into a world that was created by the death of D Anthony's
mother. Out of the ashes of that life changing event, Mr. Anthony found
new meaning and answers to the age old questions of living and life that plague
us all.
Spending time with the inspirational and
motivational book by D Anthony, is the perfect blend of both humor and sadness,
emptiness and enrichment and a new and awakened viewpoint of life and living to
the fullest measure each and every second of the day that God has granted.
D Anthony has Something to Share with the reader who is willing to go forth in
the ever evolving life force within all.
Another exciting development to add to "The Nurse
in the Delivery Room Slapped Me Once," is the fact that D Anthony is in the
process of adding acclaimed articles to his creative and appealing blog titled
"Inspirational Book. ( http://inspirationalpoemsandbooks.blogspot.com/
) For those who have already become accustomed to D Anthony, and are
desiring even more insights and perspectives, Mr. Anthony invites anyone to come
and share with him, this journey called life.
______________________________
D Anthony-Inspirational and Motivational
Author
______________________________
-- Posted By Butch
Hamilton to The
Real Truth About Internet Marketing at 1/28/2008 09:21:00 PM
| Tuesday, January 22, 2008 | |
Why We
Sing
So, exactly what's the driving
force behind SomethingToShare.com and "The Nurse in the Delivery Room
Slapped
Me... Once:
Stories and Perspectives to Help You Unlock Your Amazing Potential")? Founded in
the depths of sorrow, SomethingToShare.com was created as the only possible
logical response to the completely illogical, unfair and unwarranted passing of
my mother. The loss of my mother was a harsh dose of reality - coupled with pain
and heartache the likes of nothing I'd ever known. Death had come into my life
and abruptly taken the person most important to me - and I hadn't been able to
do anything but helplessly watch, pray and cry.
For me, her passing was, by far,
the most horrific, excruciating and emotionally draining event that I had ever
experienced. And in the resulting disillusioned, angry and rebellious state of
mind that first week, I searched for answers... for a reason to go on... for
something to alleviate at least a small portion of the pain. What I didn't know
was that composing the program for my mother's funeral services would provide
that opportunity. It was when I compiled the following for the back of the
program that the stage was set for the healing to begin;
None of us knows the volume of
sand remaining in the hourglass of our lives... Now more than ever she teaches
us to appreciate time... Now more than ever she teaches us to appreciate the
people we spend it with... I urge you to seek out your loved ones, hug them, and
let them know how much you care. God Bless...
Eventually out of the sorrow grew
determination - determination to follow in her path so I would one day see her
again... determination to refocus my life... determination to remind others
about the value of each day... determination to make a difference in her name.
From there, a few friends lent
their perspectives, effort and a liberal helping of smiles (not to mention a few
cathartic tears) - and countless others have cared enough to share and, in so
doing, have become part of our extended SomethingToShare.com family. From there,
my first motivational and inspirational book, "The Nurse in the Delivery Room
Slapped Me... Once: Stories and Perspectives to Help You Unlock Your Amazing
Potential" was born – along with STSTheBook.com, dedicated to showcasing the
book and other inspirational products.
The goal... Via a continuous
helping of motivational words, inspirational gifts, a little perspective,
possibly a tear or two, a few laughs and whatever else we can think of - we
endeavor to help motivate and inspire you to begin to make a difference in this
world... for you and the people around you. Further, we encourage you to make
the most of today - because when it's all said and done... tomorrow simply isn't
promised.
The concept and mission of
SomethingToShare, the motivational and inspirational book, the resulting
endeavors and most especially, absolutely any hint of positive impact and/or
inspired, uplifting and beneficial outcomes induced are dedicated to the memory
of a Rose, my mother - and her belief that no matter what this life brings, we
must count our blessings, strengthen our resolve, lean on our faith and go right
on living. Or as Mom would so succinctly put it… I used to cry because I had no
shoes, then I met a man with no feet.
So you are encouraged to open your
mind and your heart today and to remember us whenever you are in need of a
little inspiration. And above all know that if you touch just one life this day
and the next... The world will be a better place.
Each day, be inspired – then
aspire to more…
D
Anthony
Inspirational
Author and Motivator
Author of “The
Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once”
Founder of STSTheBook.com and SomethingToShare.com
http://inspirationalpoemsandbooks.com
http://inspirationalpoemsandbooks.net
©
2008 D-Rose Productions, All Rights Reserved
-- Posted By D
Anthony to Inspirational
Book by D Anthony at 1/22/2008 10:35:00 AM
| Tuesday, January 15, 2008 | |
About A
Motivational & Inspirational Book: BookPleasures.com Book
Review
Here’s the second of three
installment of my Author’s Interview for “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped
Me… Once: Stories and Perspectives to Help You Unlock Your Amazing Potential” -
conducted by Norm Goldman,
Publisher and Editor of BookPleasures.com.
***
Norm:
Would you say that the publication
of The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped
Me…Once is the culmination of a life long dream? And as a follow up,
what motivated you to write the book?
D
Anthony:
Not so much the
culmination of a life long dream as a significant step in my perceived intended
purpose in life. I feel eternally blessed to have the passionate, inspired,
appreciative, ever-questioning and ever-striving perspective and attitude I
have. And I believe my mission is to pass that sense of hope, inspiration and
fortitude to anyone interested in living a better life – and getting more out of
each day. And that’s a big part of my motivation for writing the book and
everything else I’m working on. Inspiration is one of the most wonderful,
life-altering gifts we can possibly give to ourselves and our loved ones. And my
dream is that massive quantities of us come to realize that we, both
individually and collectively, actually have so much to
share.
Norm:
Where
did you get your information and ideas for The Nurse in
the Delivery Room Slapped Me…Once?
D
Anthony:
In a word –
life... The ironic thing is I am not a detail person. For some reason, detail
just isn’t what my brain has ever tended to prioritize, or these days even
maintain. To the contrary, the way I see the world, and the events that happen
around me, is through a conceptual filter of sorts. As a result, I will often
times recognize value in seemingly the most mundane of day to day events –
conceptually linking that event with otherwise completely unrelated events or
things experienced, seen or heard, perhaps many, many years prior, perhaps not
until some point in the future – to ultimately derive some, for me anyway…
fundamental truth. Of course, because I tend to see things through that
conceptual filter, I’m probably not your best source for good driving
directions…
Norm
How has your environment and/or
upbringing influenced your writing?
D
Anthony:
My
environment is, in part, the inspiration for my writing - as I tend to question,
consider, ponder the possibilities about and write about what I experience, hear
and see. My upbringing - now that’s the foundation. My sense of purpose,
commitment, diligence, perseverance, caring, faith and belief in self all, I
believe, were positively influenced by watching and learning from so many of the
individuals who had a hand in raising, caring for, teaching and interacting with
me during my formative years. I’m sure I could readily map most of the core
values expressed throughout the book to my mother, father, teachers, neighbors
and so many others. Ultimately, I guess I endeavor to repay each of them for
what they gave me by passing my message of inspiration, quality of life, purpose
and potential along.
Norm:
What, in your
opinion, are the most important elements of good writing and what tools do you
feel are must-haves for writers?
D
Anthony:
This
may be somewhat genre specific, but I think the best writing comes not only from
the mind – but from the heart. And it is real, honest and moving. I’ve been
fortunate enough to have readers tell me that the content in “The Nurse in the
Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once” is insightful, frank and honest. I’ve been told
the book is easily understood, concise and an easy read. I’ve been told that the
book can be challenging. I’ve been told each of the life stories takes the
reader on a journey. I’ve been told the book has been designated for use in
specifically reserved get away spots – with those respective reserved spots
including a lunchtime bench with birds singing in the background, during
extended bath-times with candles lit and specially for when seated on the
‘John’. I’ve heard of a husband and wife that were reading the book separately,
and discussing the individual life stories and the relevance to their lives,
over breakfast each morning. I’d like to believe these all, collectively, offer
evidence on behalf of elements of good writing in the
book.
Norm:
How do
you measure success?
D
Anthony:
Have
my efforts helped to facilitate positive impact in people’s lives? Are readers
being effectively challenged to begin to question more, dream more and see
differently? Am I actually helping the world to be a better place? Stuff like
that…
***
More to come...
D
Anthony
Inspirational
Author and Motivator
Author of “The
Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once”
Founder of STSTheBook.com and SomethingToShare.com
http://inspirationalpoemsandbooks.com
http://inspirationalpoemsandbooks.net
©
2008 D-Rose Productions, All Rights Reserved
-- Posted By D
Anthony to Inspirational
Book by D Anthony at 1/15/2008 09:45:00 AM
| Friday, December 28, 2007 | |
About A
Motivational & Inspirational Book: The Gift of
Inspiration
Here’s a thought… Now that all
your Christmas shopping is all wrapped up (or more accurately unwrapped), the
Yuletide spirit is beginning to wane and most houseguests have made their
respective ways in the direction of home – perhaps it’s time you do something
special for you… a bit of a reward, of sorts, for all the generosity and
goodwill you’ve shown.
Alternately, perhaps there is an
individual or two who, through noteworthy sentiment or deed, exhibited the kind
of unadulterated spirit of the season that warmed the heart and made this
holiday season so memorable and spiritually fulfilling. Imagine the feelings of
joy and appreciation that would result from the unexpected presentation of a
token of your heartfelt gratitude.
If either scenario rings true or
otherwise sounds like a worthwhile objective, then perhaps you should consider
giving one of the best gifts of all… the gift of inspiration. For it is the gift
that offers incremental benefit, each and every day... For example, if the
chosen gift was an inspirational book with motivational stories and
inspirational poems such as “The
Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once: Stories and Perspectives to Help
You Unlock Your Amazing Potential”, a loved one or yourself could read a new
passage or two daily… taking the time to fully absorb each passage for all it is
worth… taking the time to let the perspective take you wherever, on that day,
your mind and heart needed to go. Or, if your preference is for something of a
more presentational manner, something to be proudly displayed and admired every
day, the SomethingToShare
Inspirational Plaques might be worth a look.
So, as the so-called season for
giving begins to wane, consider presenting yourself and/or a loved one with the
optimal gift - the gift of inspiration. After all, it is the gift that will keep
giving. And there’s absolutely no better way to create the positive momentum
necessary to give 2008 the early makings of a great year.
Happy New Year to you and yours!
D
Anthony
Inspirational
Author and Motivator
Author of “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me…
Once”
Founder of STSTheBook.com and SomethingToShare.com
http://inspirationalpoemsandbooks.com
http://inspirationalpoemsandbooks.net
©
2007 D-Rose Productions, All Rights Reserved
-- Posted By D
Anthony to Inspirational
Book by D Anthony at 12/28/2007 08:47:00 PM
| Monday, December 17, 2007 | |
December 17,
2007
Inspirational Book by D
Anthony
Motivational
& Inspirational Stories: Feed the Bear
Recently I found myself
endeavoring to better understand the actions of a couple co-workers (from my
'day job'). Although slightly different in their approaches, they shared some
rather obvious characteristics – seemingly very much foreign to me. It was easy
to see that both were very much rooted a 'me first' mentality – each willing to
do whatever was needed to ensure they looked good to management, each, whenever
perceived necessary, just as willing, seasoned and comfortable with backstabbing
and discrediting undeserving innocents along the way. As I rounded out my quick
comparison of the two, it further occurred to me that they also shared a
seemingly less than ingenuous inherent concern that the task at hand, or
initiative itself, be either successfully executed or flawless in effort.
Instead, their apparent concerns were only that their associated decisions and
actions be perceived that way… that whenever the proverbial lights were on,
management inferred their efforts as the most results-based and commanding. It
wasn't about the quality of the mission so much as their relative position in
comparison to other employees, when the 'cameras were
rolling'.
Having seen the results of
their predatory traits numerous times before… having witnessed the easily
discernable drop off of concern and diligence once anyone immediately capable of
boosting their respective careers were no longer in earshot – on this particular
day I found myself wondering.
Regretfully, it occurred to
me that these two individuals, by no means, had the market cornered in this
arena – and this most definitely was not merely a corporate thing. The
unfortunate truth is on a daily basis, in everyday life, the results of this 'Me
First' mentality can be readily found. For instance coming out of the market one
day, there was a middle-aged gentleman who obviously had the job of collecting
the carts from the parking lot. Part of the job, no doubt, was to clean the
assorted debris out of the carts before returning them to the store – as I
witnessed him diligently retrieving the loose scraps left behind by departed
store customers. What I found astonishing was that every loose piece of trash
from the carts he retrieved, in a non-accidental manner, ended up in a new
resting place - littered across the parking grounds. Apparently, keeping the
store's parking area free of debris wasn't listed in his job description…
apparently, neither was consideration for whoever would eventually be tasked
with cleaning up the parking area or any negative customer impressions and/or
impacts until clean-up time arrived.
What was the mindset that
provoked each of these people, and so many others, to live mired in such a
self-absorbed fashion… and such a self-serving way? What was the thinking… the
psychological wiring… that allowed some to be so concerned with only self –
while caring little about things such meaningful concepts like the bigger
picture, content of character, quality of work, legitimacy of effort - and
simply not being the type that, for personal interests, has a propensity to
willingly throw someone else under the bus?
It was at that point that I
recalled a scene from a movie – originally derived, I believe, from an old joke…
Two friends are in the wilderness, upon which they both notice a bear coming
towards them. One of the men immediately begins to feverishly work to get his
sneakers securely on his feet. The second man asks - "What are you doing… do you
really think you can outrun a bear?" The first man looks up at his friend and
responds – "I don't have to outrun the bear… only you."
Perhaps, I considered,
there are simply two types of people in this world… those who live their lives
like the first friend in the joke – and those who do not… those who could
readily sacrifice a stranger or a friend if the ends had the potential to be
personally advantageous – and those who simply weren't wired that way. Then, I
reconsidered; perhaps it's a little more complicated, and a little less black
and white, than that. Perhaps we all have the capacity to and do, from time to
time, on at least some level, make self-centered statements and decisions –
and/or behave in a manner that would suggest the outcome as it effects others is
meaningless or irrelevant.
And perhaps, in the end,
being a truly happy and fulfilled being is about striving to minimize the
instances where we allow ourselves, regardless of the place or circumstances, to
stoop to that level… striving instead to accomplish, persevere and achieve in a
manner that doesn't require sacrificing another. For when we willingly sacrifice
others for our own gain, in reality it is our own content of character that
takes the biggest hit of all.
So, feed the bear… if you
must. Just endeavor to find an approach that doesn't require you to serve up
yourself or a friend – and, for that matter, any innocent bystanders. Because
everything in life is much sweeter, and true happiness and fulfillment is only
attainable when your content of character remains in tact.
***
An
Inspirational and Motivational Place
And thus begins the blog
writing component of my humble existence. After creating, administering and
serving as he primary contributor for eight year old, ever popular inspirational
website, SomethingToShare.com, progressing the message further
with the publishing of my first motivational and inspirational book, "The Nurse in the Delivery
Room Slapped Me… Once: Stories and Perspectives to Help You Unlock Your Amazing
Potential" and rolling out the accompanying inspirational and
motivational website, STSTheBook.com, where you can find inspired book
reviews, inspirational stories and other uplifting excerpts, and just about any
other detail about the book – and how this particular inspirational book can
make a difference in your life and the lives of the people you love… This
article marks the commencement of my efforts to bring a similar brand of
motivation, inspiration, insight and perspective to the
Blogosphere.
Sometimes the message might
be in the form of a nugget of wisdom intended to help you to increase awareness,
challenge the status quo and/or widely assumed constraints, consider your power
to change, slow down sometimes to appreciate the wonder of the ride and scenery,
strive for purpose and seek your intended destiny – and/or to continuously
migrate in the direction of whatever brings you happiness and fulfillment. And
sometimes the message might be simply a reminder that obtaining the things we
truly desire is often times a factor of the extent to which we are willing to
play nice and sometimes share the things we've got.
We will discuss the power
of inspiration, passion, motivation, individuality and believing in self. We
will discuss the value of time. Inspirational, motivational and generally
positively intentioned thoughts, acts, people, websites, stories, poems, quotes
and influences will be highlighted. Beneficial elements of my inspirational and
motivational book, "The
Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once: Stories and Perspectives to Help
You Unlock Your Amazing Potential" will be highlighted – as will
similarly uplifting offerings from SomethingToShare.com and STSTheBook.com,
as well.
Expect honesty. Expect
frank opinion. Expect passion. Expect a little emotion. Expect much motivation.
Expect even more inspiration, Expect light topics. Expect topics that are pretty
heavy. Expect some paradigms and perspective to be challenged. Expect lots of
questions - and perhaps an occasional answer or two. Expect a little of
everything. Then open your mind and heart – and see how the message uplifts you
and how much farther together we have the potential to go.
So, are you ready for a
regular injection of fresh perspective and empowering inspiration? Well… Welcome
aboard the SomethingToShare Express!
Each day, be inspired –
then aspire to more…
Talk to you
soon.
D Anthony
Inspirational Author and
Motivator
Author of "The Nurse in the
Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once"
Founder of STSTheBook.com
and SomethingToShare.com
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| Sunday, December 16, 2007 | |
Inspirational Book
The inspirational book "The Nurse in the Delivery
Room Slapped Me...Once" is beginning to be seen as a powerful medium where
D Anthony, noted inspirational and motivation author, conveys his knowledge and
expertise into the art of living well. His experiences have led him into
the incredible life journey as only set backs and disappointments can do.
STSTheBook.com is making page two on Google for inspirational book at this
time. This is clear evidence that the search engines see this valuable
information to readers of inspirational material. Here is an excerpt from
the home page of STSTheBook.com
"This is a book of potential, faith, purpose, hopes and dreams.
This is a book about the importance of time, the power of choice, growth,
toughening up and having a heart, commitment, passion, and inspiration. This is
a book that considers the ups and downs, life, and death – and what it all
means. More than anything however, this is a book that considers a journey’s
impact, a life-long quest for meaning, happiness and fulfillment, and the
resulting stories, perspectives, and lessons that I have collected along the
way.
As it turns out, somehow in the midst of years of just trying to
survive the excruciating heartache, disheartenment and sorrow that come with
having someone you love with all your heart taken away. Life began to take on a
whole new meaning for me. I realized that life is fleeting. I realized that
whether we utilize our time wisely, whether we believe in ourselves, whether we
challenge our fears, whether we endeavor to reach for our dreams and
aspirations, whether we strive to make a difference - one thing is certain: the
sand will continue to fall through the hourglass, and one day will soon become
the next.
So, in the time we have here, why wouldn’t we choose to spend that
time purposefully, striving for that which matters? Why wouldn’t we want to live
our lives dedicated to experiencing every bit of true happiness and fulfillment
we could possibly acquire?
Perhaps you doubt that “true happiness and fulfillment” really
exist, having long ago accepted these concepts as trumped-up illusions treasured
only by people not living in the real world. A story comes to mind. Years ago,
in passing, I asked a young boy how he was. He answered that he was doing “good”
because he didn’t have to go to school that day, continuing that he didn’t like
school and wished he were done. I asked him whether he realized the importance
of school, adding that if he got good grades he could be anything he wanted to
be. I asked if he could be anything, what he would choose. He responded, “You
mean like a bus driver?”
Don’t get me wrong, a bus driver is a perfectly honorable and
respectable profession. I think the boy was working with a very limited
perspective about his universe of options. His thought process wasn’t
along the lines of: not interested in becoming a CEO, judge, doctor,
astronaut, or a governor… I think I want to be a bus driver. He simply
wasn’t aware he had so many other options. Sound familiar?
Perhaps your perspective is, after years of trying, that true
happiness and fulfillment just isn’t within you. Since I have a hard time
believing that the Almighty indiscriminately gifted some of us with a
magnificent, destiny-defining spark, and did not gift countless others, my
suspicion is that we all have the potential within us. It’s just a matter, for
some, of unlocking the door so that the potential can be released.
I’d like to think that, so many years ago, having presented that
young boy with a more opportunistic outlook and additional career options, that
he went on to improve his life. I’d also like to think that the stories and
perspectives in this book will help unlock your amazing new potential and very
own unique and winning mindset.
Make no mistake about it, we are all interconnected and most
everything has purpose. What I do today has impact on your tomorrow. And what
you do tomorrow has impact on others and me the following day—for good or bad.
My mother was called home yesterday. Today I wrote, and you’re
reading, this book. And if your heart and mind are open, if you possess a
willingness to consider, embrace and incorporate – then happiness and
fulfillment can be yours and we can all look forward to a brighter
tomorrow."
D Anthony has Something to Share with the world. It is a
gift of inspiration and motivation that leads to fruitful living at its
best. The book can be purchased directly from D Anthony by visiting the
websites listed below.
D Anthony-Inspirational and Motivational
Author
| Saturday, December 15, 2007 | |
Inspirational Book
The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped
Me...Once
D Anthony-Inspirational and Motivational
Author
| Wednesday, November 14, 2007 | |
The Nurse in the
Delivery Room
Slapped Me...
Once
Stories and
Perspectives to Help You
Unlock Your Amazing Potential
*
Playing
With Passion Excerpt
Get In the
Game
Why is it that some people virtually always seem to ride a wave
of achievements and others do not? Why is it that, some continuously migrate
ever closer to fulfillment of their dreams and others do not? Why is it that
some regularly find and experience true and meaningful happiness in their lives
and countless others do not? Is the latter group the equivalent of God's
neglected stepchildren, undeserving of the opportunities that, for select
others, are as natural as the light of day? Not likely.
Are the unfulfilled merely random martyrs, eternally condemned,
never to understand or appreciate the extent to which they can, and do, control
their destinies? Is their fate simply to mark the passage of time in an
uninspired existence, forever mired in the status quo? That depends.
The Formula Revealed
Suppose a surprisingly simple
winning formula for life actually exists. Suppose, much like a well-designed,
practiced, and executed game-plan in your sport of choice, one's life can be
successfully scripted. And finally, suppose that once a game-plan has been
initiated, success invariably comes down to the quality and consistency of
choices made each day and the degree of the positive attitude incorporated to
sustain them.
It could convincingly be argued that our present disposition in
life has been most predominately defined by our choices in the past and
tomorrow's potential by our choices today. In other words, the most crucial
difference between those who possess success, prosperity, and happiness and
those who do not is the collective tenor of the choices made, and whether an
inspired attitude was, and continues to be, maintained to properly nurture those
choices. As a result, the degree of individual success or failure we are
destined to achieve, and the extent to which we will be intimately familiar with
true and lasting happiness, is essentially up to each of us.
This perspective suggests our ongoing results are derivative of
how we respond to those events and happenstances. It is the adoption and
unconditional commitment to this mindset, and associated behaviors that most
uniquely distinguish the truly happy from the unhappy, the successful from
unsuccessful, the passionate from the discontented, the leaders from the
followers. When it's all said and done, each of our lives truly is what we make
of it.
To reap the greatest rewards, the nature, tenor, and perceived
criticality of day-to-day decisions and associated behaviors must continuously
be enhanced. In addition, ever-more-challenging and wider-reaching perspectives
must be embraced, perspectives that both govern and elevate not only our
decisions and attitudes but the very course of our lives. Armed with this
mindset, it becomes increasingly impossible not to believe passionately in the
power of your destiny. It becomes increasingly impossible not to invest
unwavering belief in, and commitment to, your dreams and aspirations. It becomes
impossible to believe that you can't change the world.
With this psyche duly engaged, time, especially that which
remains will develop much greater significance. Nurtured by passion, purpose
will find more and more fertile ground and grow. Once the roots of purpose begin
to grow and the need for fulfillment finally takes hold, a future not founded on
purpose, a future not utilizing the precious time we have remaining to the
fullest, will cease to be, on any level, acceptable. Then life can really
begin.
Just imagine the limitless potential of our greatest qualities
enriched with a never-ending injection of passion. Imagine the potential force
of those qualities, those talents, unchecked by fear of failure. Imagine an
ever-expanding confidence in your abilities, fortified and empowered by a
healthy supply of internal praise and anticipation for each and every looming
triumph to come. Imagine having some place you need to be, some place your
heart, your mind, and your spirit enthusiastically agree that it's where you
ought to, no, have to be. Then, without concern for distance, undaunted
by would-be-limiting doubt, you take a deep breath and step.
If you are true to adopting this mindset, taking that first
step will be immensely gratifying. And it's that empowering feeling that will
inspire each new incremental step to come. Each successive individual victory
will mandate an ever-more committed you. Commit to this mindset and greater
purpose and personal fulfillment will be fostered. Commit to this mindset, and
your true intended destiny can be your own.
It comes down to perspective and choice. Will we crave personal
growth and fulfillment enough to commit to this simple yet empowering
life-enriching perspective? Will we endeavor to continuously enhance our
perspective, to foster the best choices? Will we stand and represent, or will we
cower and defer? In the end, it all starts and ends with the fundamental
question: In the arena of life, will the essence of our true destiny be merely
that of a spectator or will we be stars in the game?
Only time and our next steps will tell.
Click on a chapter
headings below for additional The Nurse in the
Delivery Room Slapped Me... Once excerpts;
Born To Lead
Then Life
Happened
Perspective, It's Here Somewhere
The Personal
Touch
A
Little Gratitude
Playing With Passion
Eventually, Death
Visits Us All
And Faith Ensues
D Anthony-Inspirational
Author
http://ststhebook.com
http://somethingtoshare.com
http://inspirationalpoemsandbooks.com
http://inspirationalpoemsandbooks.net
 -- Posted By Butch Hamilton to Butch
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| Monday, November 12, 2007 | |
Inspirational Book
Announcement
D Anthony, inspirational author, presents
"The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me...Once." This
inspirational book is getting rave reviews on Google. D Anthony succeeds
nicely in putting forth to the reader, ageless secrets to living
well.
Baltimore, MD
Inspirational books on Google is a place for people
to search for answers, motivation, inspiration and hope. D Anthony
provides all this and more with his new book. "The Nurse in the Delivery
Room Slapped Me...Once," is committed to showing people how to live exceptional
lives one moment at a time. He knows the importance of opening to the
universe to life's perplexing and mysterious problems, and has a special way of
relaying valuable life information to the reader.
The title of the book is indicative of D Anthony's
captivating writing style. He has done an excellent job in making the book
highly readable with a series of short stories. This format allows the
reader to choose any point in the book to begin the journey. After only
moments of reading the first story, the reader is addicted to the ease and the
direct style that D Anthony's uses the written word. One need not be a
sage in order to understand and absorb the ageless knowledge within the
pages.
Inspirational poems are also included in the 220
pages within this inspirational and motivational work. D Anthony is a
gifted writer whose passion to help is clearly stated. After the loss of
his beloved mother and friend, the path was clear for him to become finely
attuned to the secret to living well was beginning to unfold. From tragedy
to triumph, D Anthony unlocks valuable mysteries and insights into the art of
living well. By visiting STSTheBook.com, one can gain insight and
knowledge into the life and times of D Anthony. "The Nurse in the
Delivery Room Slapped Me...Once" is well worth the effort to read and
inhale the flavor and spice of life.
D Anthony-Inspirational
Author
http://ststhebook.com
http://somethingtoshare.com
http://inspirationalpoemsandbooks.com
http://inspirationalpoemsandbooks.net
Press Release: Inspirational Book Announcement
| Monday, November 12, 2007 | |
Inspirational Book
The moving book by D Anthony, "The Nurse in the
Delivery Room Slapped Me...Once," is a journey into new life realizations and
discoveries. Facing challenges due to the loss of his beloved mother and
friend, D Anthony breaks free from the bondage of self defeating thoughts and
enters into a new world full of possibilities and promise. D Anthony
sincerely has something to share with everyone.
Life's journey can be filled with heartache and
pain, but that can lead to amazing revelations like D Anthony has found in
writing the moving inspirational book titled, "The Nurse in the Delivery Room
Slapped Me...Once." This is a journey that has led to self realizations
and enrichment. D Anthony's has a special style and grace with the written
word. The book itself is a compilation of inspirational poems and stories
that have led to the core meaning of life. All people have choices to
make. To live happily, peacefully and richly, or the converse, is a
conscious decision. When people do make the final decision to achieve the
level of consciousness that speaks to the heart and rings true to the soul, the
universe opens widely and all things are seen with new eyes.
"The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me...Once"
is a journey into the transformation of one man's tragedy that has led to self
enlightenment and peace with all. D Anthony has something to share with
the world and his words ring true on every page of the book. This is an
inspirational book, a motivational book and a book that tells an ageless story
of peace and contentment that can be applied to everyday life. Though the
principles are ageless, the everyday language and writing style of D Anthony
hits to the heart of the reader within the first pages. The message is
very clear within the pages and all people can benefit greatly from his
works.
STSTheBook.com is dedicated to revealing these
essences and tells a story as well. Many book reviews can be found and the
reader can become ever clearer on life's true meaning and purpose by investing
in this treasure. For more information simply follow the links below for a
revealing and insightful look into one of the best sources of inspirational
stories and poems to be found on the market. The book is available at
Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, or directly from D
Anthony.
D Anthony-Inspirational
Author
http://ststhebook.com
http://somethingtoshare.com
http://inspirationalpoemsandbooks.com
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