Comments on: Do You Make Excuses or Seize Opportunites? http://personalfinancebythebook.com/are-you-an-opportunity-seizer-or-an-excuse-maker/ Making You a Winner at Money and Life Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:37:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Helen@Custom Printed Balloons http://personalfinancebythebook.com/are-you-an-opportunity-seizer-or-an-excuse-maker/comment-page-1/#comment-8559 Helen@Custom Printed Balloons Wed, 10 Aug 2011 05:23:03 +0000 http://personalfinancebythebook.com/?p=1478#comment-8559 We need to think many times before we plan to do something. Opportunities come in least time we expected. That's why we need to consider every angle of our life to look for opportunities. We need to think many times before we plan to do something. Opportunities come in least time we expected. That’s why we need to consider every angle of our life to look for opportunities.

]]> By: MR Cache 2010, Oct 31 – A Look Back | Money Reasons http://personalfinancebythebook.com/are-you-an-opportunity-seizer-or-an-excuse-maker/comment-page-1/#comment-5205 MR Cache 2010, Oct 31 – A Look Back | Money Reasons Sun, 05 Dec 2010 23:59:07 +0000 http://personalfinancebythebook.com/?p=1478#comment-5205 [...] Finance By The Book:  Do You Make Excuses or Seize Opportunites? – Joe provides some great stories to backup his question!  Check it out and tell him what [...] [...] Finance By The Book:  Do You Make Excuses or Seize Opportunites? – Joe provides some great stories to backup his question!  Check it out and tell him what [...]

]]> By: who am i? http://personalfinancebythebook.com/are-you-an-opportunity-seizer-or-an-excuse-maker/comment-page-1/#comment-5023 who am i? Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:37:39 +0000 http://personalfinancebythebook.com/?p=1478#comment-5023 <strong>Christian Carnival CCCLV...</strong> Welcome to the 355th edition of christian carnival ii.  I don’t have much time to review this week’s posts, so I’ll present them below exactly as they were submitted, beginning with the post I received first. One of the goals of this ... Christian Carnival CCCLV…

Welcome to the 355th edition of christian carnival ii.  I don’t have much time to review this week’s posts, so I’ll present them below exactly as they were submitted, beginning with the post I received first. One of the goals of this …

]]> By: Why I Said “Yes” … and then “No” to My Cell Phone Protection Plan http://personalfinancebythebook.com/are-you-an-opportunity-seizer-or-an-excuse-maker/comment-page-1/#comment-4930 Why I Said “Yes” … and then “No” to My Cell Phone Protection Plan Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:01:06 +0000 http://personalfinancebythebook.com/?p=1478#comment-4930 [...] Ramsey says that 50 to 80 percent of extended warranties/protection plans go for commissions, I see opportunity. “Why not,” I ponder, “pocket that commission money [...] [...] Ramsey says that 50 to 80 percent of extended warranties/protection plans go for commissions, I see opportunity. “Why not,” I ponder, “pocket that commission money [...]

]]> By: Money Reasons http://personalfinancebythebook.com/are-you-an-opportunity-seizer-or-an-excuse-maker/comment-page-1/#comment-4680 Money Reasons Sun, 31 Oct 2010 08:03:18 +0000 http://personalfinancebythebook.com/?p=1478#comment-4680 Much like Everyday Tips, when I was younger, I missed opportunities because I either didn't believe the opportunity was real. Now, I'm starting to believe that it's possible and the only limitations that exist are self-imposed by me... Great stories to back up your premise! :) Much like Everyday Tips, when I was younger, I missed opportunities because I either didn’t believe the opportunity was real. Now, I’m starting to believe that it’s possible and the only limitations that exist are self-imposed by me…

Great stories to back up your premise! :)
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]]> By: October Financial Link RoundUp http://personalfinancebythebook.com/are-you-an-opportunity-seizer-or-an-excuse-maker/comment-page-1/#comment-4668 October Financial Link RoundUp Sat, 30 Oct 2010 22:33:47 +0000 http://personalfinancebythebook.com/?p=1478#comment-4668 [...] Personal Finance By The Book on Do You Make Excuses Or Seize Opportunities? [...] [...] Personal Finance By The Book on Do You Make Excuses Or Seize Opportunities? [...]

]]> By: Weekend Reading: Halloween Edition | Invest It Wisely http://personalfinancebythebook.com/are-you-an-opportunity-seizer-or-an-excuse-maker/comment-page-1/#comment-4642 Weekend Reading: Halloween Edition | Invest It Wisely Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:04:04 +0000 http://personalfinancebythebook.com/?p=1478#comment-4642 [...] Do You Make Excuses or Seize Opportunites? (Personal Finance By The Book) [...] [...] Do You Make Excuses or Seize Opportunites? (Personal Finance By The Book) [...]

]]> By: joeplemon http://personalfinancebythebook.com/are-you-an-opportunity-seizer-or-an-excuse-maker/comment-page-1/#comment-4639 joeplemon Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:34:20 +0000 http://personalfinancebythebook.com/?p=1478#comment-4639 Kris, Not pathetic or boring at all. I am convinced that the "big things" in this life are actually a compilation of small things. Nothing really needs to come from the opportunity you seized to fill in as a line judge. Except that you stepped out of your comfort zone and did a nice thing for the coaches and other parents (and were a good role model for your daughter). Those "little things" are what make us who we are. Last night you grew a bit. You should write about this in your blog. It fits into the "everyday thoughts" aspect. Kris,
Not pathetic or boring at all. I am convinced that the “big things” in this life are actually a compilation of small things. Nothing really needs to come from the opportunity you seized to fill in as a line judge. Except that you stepped out of your comfort zone and did a nice thing for the coaches and other parents (and were a good role model for your daughter). Those “little things” are what make us who we are. Last night you grew a bit.

You should write about this in your blog. It fits into the “everyday thoughts” aspect.

]]> By: Everyday Tips http://personalfinancebythebook.com/are-you-an-opportunity-seizer-or-an-excuse-maker/comment-page-1/#comment-4636 Everyday Tips Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:15:46 +0000 http://personalfinancebythebook.com/?p=1478#comment-4636 I try not to be an excuse maker, but I am sure I am at times. Here is a small life example of where I had the opportunity to make an excuse, and it is probably going to sound pretty pathetic.... Last night, my daughter was at her volleyball tournament, but she could not play. (She was still supporting the team.) The team needed line judges, but I was not comfortable doing it because people get so mad over the wrong call. However, I looked at the stands, and I was the only one whose child wasn't playing and I thought I needed to do it. These parents drove all this way and they deserve to watch their kids play instead of being caught up with rules and watching the entire game so closely. I don't need to sit and stare at my kid on the bench, so I line judged the 2 matches. (I did tell the parents ahead of time they were not allowed to get mad at me or boo! :)) It is a small example, but it would have been really easy for me to avoid the task. But it went fine and all was good, and the parents and coaches truly appreciated it. I don't think any great benefit will fall upon myself or my daughter (well, maybe some goodwill), but it felt like the right thing to do, even though making an excuse would have been the easier thing to do. As I get older, I am trying to be more open minded toward opportunity. I used to always feel like I needed to spend every minute with the family, but the kids are getting older and I need to 'get back out there'. Very interesting post, and sorry if my comment was kinda boring! I try not to be an excuse maker, but I am sure I am at times.

Here is a small life example of where I had the opportunity to make an excuse, and it is probably going to sound pretty pathetic…. Last night, my daughter was at her volleyball tournament, but she could not play. (She was still supporting the team.) The team needed line judges, but I was not comfortable doing it because people get so mad over the wrong call. However, I looked at the stands, and I was the only one whose child wasn’t playing and I thought I needed to do it. These parents drove all this way and they deserve to watch their kids play instead of being caught up with rules and watching the entire game so closely. I don’t need to sit and stare at my kid on the bench, so I line judged the 2 matches. (I did tell the parents ahead of time they were not allowed to get mad at me or boo! :) ) It is a small example, but it would have been really easy for me to avoid the task. But it went fine and all was good, and the parents and coaches truly appreciated it. I don’t think any great benefit will fall upon myself or my daughter (well, maybe some goodwill), but it felt like the right thing to do, even though making an excuse would have been the easier thing to do.

As I get older, I am trying to be more open minded toward opportunity. I used to always feel like I needed to spend every minute with the family, but the kids are getting older and I need to ‘get back out there’.

Very interesting post, and sorry if my comment was kinda boring!
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]]> By: Lloyd Kevie: Homeless Entrepreneur http://personalfinancebythebook.com/are-you-an-opportunity-seizer-or-an-excuse-maker/comment-page-1/#comment-3142 Lloyd Kevie: Homeless Entrepreneur Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:25:53 +0000 http://personalfinancebythebook.com/?p=1478#comment-3142 [...] ever believe that no opportunities exist. They do. Maybe not in the “help wanted” section of your local newspaper, but perhaps in the [...] [...] ever believe that no opportunities exist. They do. Maybe not in the “help wanted” section of your local newspaper, but perhaps in the [...]

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