I’m a WINNER!

Last week I submitted a post, Freelance writing: canned or creative,  about this really neat content site, Ad Astra Traffic that I actually stumbled upon by accident. As noted, I applied to do some freelance writing for them and was accepted. Well, they had a contest (the fun started right from the beginning), where the winner would receive a T-shirt. Sadly, I must admit, I rarely enter contests, and what’s even more rare, is to win one.

But, I WON!!! I WON! I won the contest! Take a gander at my new t-shirt:

Yep - It's mine!

Anyway, I just wanted to let everyone know that since the (short-term) beginning of my association with Ad Astra, it has been great. I have gotten to know some of the people and their personalities through FaceBook, Twitter and other online forums, and I am glad to be associated with these professionals.

To my writer friends–you really should check it out. Who couldn’t use a few extra bucks. The last project I completed was really neat. I loved the subject and I learned so much about it. Because of the parameters set out for the assignment,  at times I actually felt I was a character in the project. Anyway…I will not keep droning on about it. You can see for yourself.

To my other business associates–you should really check it out. The content and services they provide are top notch.

All in all, I want to say that being a winner is much more than winning a T-shirt, even though that was pretty nifty. A winner, technically defined, is someone who is “successful or has achieved something notable; a victor”. We each have the potential of being a winner.

Being a winner is a mindset–really. We are all successful at something and achieve notable feats every day.

I encourage you to take on the mindset of the winner you are today. Achieve your dreams, or at the very least, set out on the path and walk toward your goal.

Another person who inspires me is Alex Fayle, founder of Someday Syndrome. A mentor for the ultimate procrastinator, Alex offers solid advice and sound techniques about getting beyond the “roundtuit” attitude. However, that’s another blog for another time.

Until later, see you around the path!

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Another day in paradise

Abandoning my writings about small town living for a while to pursue my purpose–living my dream–I knew it was time to get back to the small town talk. Small town talk is a part of my passion–dream.

Having moved to a larger city now, the daily experiences of small town America are somewhat removed. Yet, I meander down the path of my memories.

Working as a temp in small town Texas was way cool. A long-term assignment brought me across the path of, let’s call him, Jack.

No matter the circumstance, weather, time or day, Jack always entered the office with a resounding MORNIN’ (say that with a southern boys accent) through a smile as big as Dallas cracking his face.

A self-proclaimed energy drink addict, Jack exuded optimism and of course, energy. Co-workers would be half laid across their desks, moaning about their headaches, woes and general distress about work or life. But when Jack came in most everyone would perk up and shake off the funk over their heads.

I found the whole thing amusing–Jack, my co-workers and the overall dynamic. No matter, I liked to see Jack come in, too.

My point? Jack made the best of things, at least at work. Jack viewed every day as another day in paradise. Whether consciously or not, he wanted to make an impact on the lives of others, and impact he did.

Jack chose to make his choices on purpose.

Long gone from the area and job, I will never forget Jack’s daily greeting, and his impact on my life and others in that small town.

Mornin’

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