Never back your opponent into a corner,
always leave him with an escape route that you controll.
It is not the critic who counts,
nor the man who points out how the strong man stumbled;
or where the doer of the deeds could have done better;
The credit belongs to the man who is actually
IN THE ARENA;
who's face is marred by dust sweat & blood;
who strives valiantly,
but errs & comes up short again & again;
who know the great enthusiasms
& the great devotions;
Who spends himself for a worthy cause;
who at his best knows in the end the
triumph of high achievement;
who at his worst,
at least fails while daring greatly;
Who's place shall never be with those cold & timid souls
who known neither victory nor defeat.
Special Agent R. Raccioppi (retired)
The second quote said by Theodore Roosevelt has been repeatedly taught to me by my Uncle Ron.
Ron is the man in the arena.
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Don't be an a**hole.
Keep your mouth shut & your ears open.
Measure twice, cut once.
Kill'em with kindness.
Document everything, keep copies.
Don't let people know what your doing.
The one who retaliates, is the one who gets caught.
The one who calls for the "sit down"
is the one who lost.
Get a lawyer.
Fifety percent of something
is better than one hundred percent of nothing,
make him a partner.
You want to feel sorry for yourself,
then I'll take you down to the hospital
& show you kids in wheel chairs who have it alot worse.
my Dad
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What made the body,
heals the body.
Above
Down
Inside
Out
Dr. D. Slossberg
When it seems like everything around you isn't working
& the system in which you're supposed to abide by,
is just pushing you further down.
Just remember that the love you're given,
through the people that love you is what will get you through.
J.DeNino
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May God always be your co-pilot.
Never sit with your back to the door
Don't listen to words, instead, watch someone's actions
Begin with the end in mind
Love deeply, like you've never been hurt; love deeply and give it all you have
Laugh often and sing at the top of your lungs, even badly
Live...Live...
Good things come to those who wait
Get back up
Cry at weddings, births...Rejoice at death
Never, ever, tell a secret
Desire to learn until the day you die
God's Girl
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Whats found written or documented
on "scratch paper" or "table napkins"
holds more information than most other sources.
T R A I N H A R D.
when running, take the difficult route
run in the sand, dirt, grass,
jump obstacles, dodge trees and signs,
up hill, through water,
wear heavy clothes, heavy sneakers,
carry hand weights, load your packpack up,
run during the hottest time of day,
run in the rain, run in the dark,
run through the woods,
when running on the beach,
run in the soft sand or up to your knees through the water,
take long strides, perfect form,
use your knees like lubed up shocks,
use the balls of your feet like a cheeta,
move like a fox, dart like a lioness going for the kill,
take in your surrondings like an eagle in flight,
plow through the wind like a rhino,
controll your breathing as if smelling a homemade apple pie,
exhale all the negative shit affecting you today,
let the music flow,
feel the musics energy power your body....
Even if you can “walk the walk”,
Just shut up and walk.
Blend in with your environment
Know your surroundings.
Remain in your element,
If your out of your element, act like its yours anyway.
Note your exits.
Have a backup plan.
Have a double excape route back up plan.
Always be low key, never flaunt anything.
Those who think the President has the absolute power are wrong...
The powers that be have been running our Nation since the Founding Fathers.
Live longer,
Mind you own business.
Playing stupid and crying poverty are all a part of the game.
Know when and how to bluff.
listen, observe & absorb
but don't reveal anything.
Only reveal whats necessary.
Learn and exploit loopholes,
loopholes are the keys to locked doors.
Treat everyone you meet with more respect than they deserve,
For that gesture is welcomed warmly by intelligent people.
As a house-guest you should conduct yourself like a ninja.
Operate in stealth, leave no trace of your presence,
respect your temple and know when to retreat.
Every now and then you have to
“take one for the team”.
Travel like a soldier.
Vacation like a rap star.
“Stupid girls” who blame poor choices on being drunk are liars.
“Barstool politicians” don't know what they are spinning from the media,
“Jailhouse lawyers” know everything except what keeps them out of jail,
“Couch potato quarterbacks” are usually has beens or wannabe's.
“Kiss ups” can never be trusted, they will eventually turn on you.
Frank C. Raccioppi III
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