Saturday, August 06, 2005
Tough Times Never Last But Tough People Do
Everytime I stumble in life, I think of these words; I immediately get up and I'm ready to go again. This is my guiding principle in life. But I didn't just invent it. I adopted it from Robert H. Schuller's book "Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do!".
I first got hold of this book way back in college, when I was fixing my grandmother's shelf. This book fell down before me. Mang (what I call my grandma) was the chief of a regional hospital then, and one of her staff gave this book to her with some thank you notes at the back of the cover page. I got interested because of the title and borrowed the book from her. From then on, the words on its pages became my energizer. I couldn't put it down. I believe it motivates me to succeed in life!
True to what it says... name your problem, and you name your possibility! That's the message in Dr. Robert H. Schuller's bestseller, Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do! Dr. Schuller shows you how to build a positive self-image, no matter what your problem. Whether it's unemployment, poor health, loneliness, fear or anything else that blocks your success, you can turn your negative into a positive. No matter how tough times get, you have the potential to achieve the best of life.
Let me give you a jumpstart.
What is the secret ingredient of tough people that enables them to succeed? Why do they survive the tough times when others overcome them? Why do they win when others lose? Why do they soar when others sink?
The answer is very simple. It's all in how they perceive their problems. They look at problems realistically and practically. They understand the principles that pertain to all problems. (page 57, Tough Times Never Last But Tough People Do, Robert Schuller)
I am not promoting the book but I am sharing it with you. It made me a whole new person. It changed my life. I believe it will help you too.
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hhmmm... meron pa kaya nito sa bookstores? ganda sanang bilhin.
mine naman is jesus ceo by laurie beth jones. i've read it a number of times already & it still inspires me.
have a great day! :)
mahanap nga yan sa bookstore. may pictures ba ang mga pahina? alam mo naman ako gusto ko yung may pictures. hehe.
Hi tough guy or tough gal. Nagtanggal na pala ng salwal I mean maskara si KU. Ikaw kasi Mam ang may kasalanan kasi isa ka sa mga gumagalang "manananggal" mahilig ka kasing tangalin ang mga at kalkalin mga secret identity kayo tuloy mga nabubuking kaya yan nagladlad na ng saya....joy ha hindi dress ang ibig kong sabihin tignan mo naman ang saya-saya ng kanyang ngiti. Ang cute di ba buti na lang di buntis si mrs kungdi baka mapaglihinan. Smile tough gal and keep on smiling KU hindi ka ba nangangalay ng posing mo:)
Minsan nakabasa ako ng isang poem then marami akong nalaman through the message of that poem... Kaya lang iba-iba yung perception natin sa ating binabasa... Minsan may sense, minsan naman NEVER MIND o WHAT'S NEW? na iba sa iba... TOUGH TIMES NEVER LAST BUT TOUGH PEOPLE DO... Oo, naniniwala ako sa ganyan... Mas mabuti yata kung makahanap ako ng copies na ganyan.. Siguro sa City Library baka may mahanap ako dun or I inform this to my aunt na teacher sa Manila at baka meron siyang makita dun...
hehehe.. mali, ako yung yung anonymous ... nakalimutan ko ilagay yung name ko... Sorry
Perception and attitude are key. Obstacles can either be viewed as stumbling blocks or stepping stones. Our actions are usually based on our perceptions. Wrong perception leads to wrong judgment. Thomas Edison is the man when it comes to overcoming failures. Here are some of his words that encourage me every time I stumble:
“I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward.”
“Many of life's failures are men who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”
“I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.”
In the end, it doesn't matter how many times I stumble in life. What matters to me is how quickly I could get up and recover.
I'm gonna have to browse through amazon.com or Ebay's half.com to get my hands on a copy...
Off topic: I suddenly started to get busy when I realized more things I need to prep for b4 i attend the institute. i wish time slowed down.
I'm a big fan of Dr. Schuller. When I used to live in El Cerrito, I always make it a point to watch his Sunday TV mass at the Crystal Cathedral because his gospel is always inspiring and full of hope. When I moved to San Pablo, I don't get his show anymore from my cable and I missed it so much.
Yes, it's true, lumilipas ang panahon ng unos pero ang taong matatag ay nananatiling nakatayo pagkatapos ng unos. Kahit nakahapay pa ito ay tatayo at tatayo siya. People becomes tough because of their faith in God. God is our only hope and guide to do good things. Ang sabi nga, hindi ka pababayaan ng Diyos kapag mabuti ang ginagawa mo. God is so good that even though you thought you lost the battle, in the end he will still show you that you won it kahit dumaan ka pa sa butas ng karayom. Ganyan kamisteryoso ang paraan ng Diyos. Kailangan lang eh matiyaga kang maghintay sa sagot niya. Huwag mo siyang uunahan dahil hindi mo makikita ang beauty ng kanyang milagro. At saka kailangan eh lagi tayong kapit tuko sa Kanya. Dahil kapag bumitiw ka eh, eh para mo na ring ibinigay ang buhay mo kay "Taning".
PAO, nakoh, i-try mo. Nakita ko yung hardbound copy sa Natl Bookstore dyan sa Manila, eh wala akong pera dati, di ko nabili, ang ganda pa naman sana. Tapos hinanap ko dito sa States yung copy, may nakuha ako. Guess what, sobrang liit, tapos paper back copy pa. Binili ko pa rin, ok kasi na personal copy, ang ganda rin panregalo.
KA URO, napapa-smile din ako sa picture nyo, hehehe. Dapat pala binibilang ko ang isa-isang nagtatanggal ng maskara dahil naimpluwensyahan ko raw. Wag kayo maniwala sakin, makapal talaga mukha ko kaya todo-shades pa ako, hahaha. At summer yan (ngayon) dito sa park malapit samin, kaya ganyan na rin. May ibang copy na may pics, lalo na yung hardbound, pero yung paper back sagana sa inspiring quotations.
GOYONG, oy, manananggal na hindi natatanggal ang kalahating katawan ko 'no. Natatawa ako sa comment mo, di ka nga ba napapagod ngumiti dyan, Ka Uro? May isa pa akong commenter dito galaw naman ng galaw yung picture, di ko mapigilan eh...
RICHARD, nae-excite ka ha, pati pangalan mo nakalimutan mo na :D Maganda sana kung may personal copy ka ng book na ito, highly recommended talaga!
JOHN CLARK, the quotes you gave by Thomas Edison are all inspiring indeed. I will add those up to my little black book that I always bring around with me. Is there a book about his biography that you recommend us to read/ buy? I'm interested.
NAVYBLU (LIZ), just give me a shout when you need me to temporarily take over your assignment in Pinoy Teachers Network, I got your back this time. Please focus on your trainings, you deserve it. I know how much it counts on your being an effective teacher *wink* See you girl next week.
Everybody go through challenges in life and thats a fact. No ones is immune from lifes problems or adversities that come their way..its how you deal with those problems by not letting them control you. :-)
Like you I have gone through many challenges and in the process learned my lessons – it took a lot of prayers and faith in Him. Sometimes you just have to reframe your problems and work thru them otherwise you be overwhelmed..
have a relaxing weekend.:-)
Amen to that t. sol! hehehe
ang mga tough times talaga sa buhay ng tao ang tutulong to become a better person especially if you see it sa positive light...
have a nice weekend t. sol! take care1
Teacher Sol, I just wanted to share with you that one of the motivating books I love is Tuesdays with Morrie. Have you read this too? I gave some copies of the book to friends last Christmas. I will see if this book is also available here. Sana hindi mahal! :-)Thanks for sharing.
Hi Sol,
kumusta na ang walang tigil na pag-aaral(at pagi-improve ng sarili, syempre)? You are one tough gal, friend!
teacher sol- another empowering quote. I am reminded of a similar quote from a friend which goes like this...never let a moment define you ,instead define the moment.
heard about the book but haven't read it yet. i guess choice na ng individual how he faces things and makes choices =)
LEONEOR, I am so glad to know that a Filipina is working with the National Writing Project main office. I tolf Danilo (Florida Gulf Coast Project) about you too. I hope we will have a chance to get together in Pittsburg during the National Convention. Another Proud Pinay!
HONEYPOOH, even the happiest people have their down days. Have agreat weekend too! Still here in Nebraska for technology and writing retreat.
NOEMI, hello! kamusta ka na? Maganda rin ang sinabi mo dito, agree ako dyan. Hindi naman talaga tayo mawawalan ng problema di ba?
WATSON, thank you for sharing the book. I am always on the lookout of inspiring books to read, some were given to me as a gift too. I will check on the book you mentioned.
BEL, kailangan yang professional developments na yan para hindi kalawangin ang utak natin, hehe, and to kepp abreast of the latest in writing & technology. Lahat ng kasama ko dito Teacher Leaders representing different states, 25 lahat at dalawa kaming Pinoy. Papatalo ba naman ang Pinoy?, syempre hindi!
DUKE, hey, how are you girl? I learned a new inspiring quote from you. Keep sharing!
hi! musta na? hindi pa ba tapos ang training?
another similar quote to this is "when the going gets tough, the tough gets going." while there's life, one should never surrender. "tough situations" are all a matter of perspective. the key here is to be positive always.
Nice post Sol. I have watched Dr Schuler quite a few times on TV and he certainly speaks with clarity and conviction with that very well modulated voice. You simply know that the man has got something to say.
For those of us who've been through a lot and survived, conquered our challenges and perhaps exceeded our expectations, we find a great deal of wisdom in the saying - "the only real mistake we make is one from which we learn nothing"..
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