I had a gentleman in college tell me, during a date, that I could be really pretty if I lost some weight. On a date!
I lay no claim to advancing scientific data other than advancing flying knowledge. I can only say that I do it because I want to.
Use your fear. . . it can take you to the place where you store your courage.
Some of us have great runways already built for us. If you have one, take off. But if you don't have one, realize it is your responsibility to grab a shovel and build one for yourself and for those who will follow after you.
Decide. . . whether or not the goal is worth the risks involved. If it is, stop worrying.
A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.
The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure , the process is its own reward.
Kids are now eating things like edamame and sushi. I didn't know what shiitake mushrooms were when I was 10 - most kids today do.
Every character and person in life needs a voice and every once in a while I get to inhabit the voice of the misunderstood.
The phrase you usually hear after a cut is "That was great. Perhaps we could have another go. Maybe try it this way. " Even that much direction is prefaced with a lot of praise and encouragement. It's quite like how you deal with toddlers: positive reinforcement, and then a little suggestion that you might want to try something different. Roman Polanski will stop the take and shout, "No, no, no!" Which is somewhat alarming the first time it happens.
Money, if it does not bring you happiness, will at least help you be miserable in comfort.