This Post Is Taking Part in Brody Harper’s Positive Post Tuesday Carnival!
It’s been a while since I’ve taken part in one Brody’s Positive Post Tuesday events, but I just couldn’t let another slip by. As we approach Thanksgiving, there’s much to be thankful for. Yes, even in the midst of turmoil, we do have much to be thankful for. Actually, because of the situation many find themselves in today, this could be one of the most important Thanksgiving times ever. This year, the best medicine for everyone to take could very well be an attitude of thankfulness as we find ourselves heading into another Thanksgiving season.
As part of my radio gig, I also host a talk show called The Live Line. From time to time I come across a guest that really stands out in the crowd.
One such guest is Mike Robbins, author of Focus on the Good Stuff.
Mike has an amazing story. He was drafted out of high school by the New York Yankees. But, instead of heading to the Yankees organization, he decided to attend college and pitch at Stanford University where he pitched in the College World Series. After college, he went on to play for the Kansas City Royals for three seasons. When it looked like he had everything going for him, Mike suffered a career ending arm injury.
Faced with the decision of what to do, Mike decided to turn what looked like a bad situation, into a positive situation, by looking for the good stuff.
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One of the cool aspects of the Internet and blogging revolves around discovering some great blogs, and some great ideas along the way. A couple months ago I started taking part in Randy Elrod’s Watercooler Wednesday at his Cultural Ethos blog. From there a few people are discovering my blog, and then I’m in turn discovering other blogs as I read comments. Along the way I found Brody Harper’s In Case You Were Wondering blog and his Positive Post Tuesday. Every Tuesday Brody posts some encouraging words and kudos for people he knows. He then asks others to take part and link in with his blog. So, this post is the first of what I hope to be many in the Positive Post Tuesday genre.
Check out Brody’s Positive Post Tuesday Here!
First off, I love the idea Brody! Kudos to you for stepping out on a limb and starting this feature on your blog. My personal vision/mission statement revolves around encouragement — Empower and encouraging others – With that being my vision/mission, you can well imagine how pumped I was when I discovered your creative use of Tuesday on your blog.
Now, as for this weeks Positive Post Tuesday entry, it comes in the form of a book review and kudos to the author.
Mike Robbins was drafted out of high school by the New York Yankees, but chose to attend college and pitch at Stanford University, where he pitched in the College World Series. He was on the All Conference team and voted “Most Inspirational” by his teammates at Stanford. After college Mike played in the Kansas City Royals organization for three seasons before he blew his arm out, which in turn ended his playing career. Now he’s a released a book entitled Focus on the Good Stuff – The Power of Appreciation. It’s a great book with some fantastic principles in the area of appreciation and encouragement for not only yourself, but those around too.
If you’re looking for some great positive encouragement, and a few lessons on how to encourage others, check out Mike’s book…
Focus on the Good Stuff.
A Fellow Sojourner,
Dr. Rus
