Sayings

I can never find something when I’m looking for it.

November 16, 2023

To everyone you meet, who you may end up calling a friend, be willing to listen to them. And before you end a relationship over an opinion, you should ask yourself if it’s really worth that cost?

August 31, 2023

Nothing in history has brought more devastation than the difference of opinions.

August 31, 2023

You’ll feel better on the other side of your excuse.

August 24, 2023

Sometimes, “just a little different” is nice.

August 23, 2023

I’m learning to celebrate what I don’t do; the TV I don’t watch, the debts I don’t take on, the expenses I don’t have, the desert I don’t eat, the drink I don’t have, the time I don’t spend on things.

July 11, 2023

If you want more time, pick something to not do.

July 11, 2023

It’s fortunate how good effort often leads to good fortune, and unfortunate that foolish effort leads to foolish fortune.

July 3, 2023

About All Things. I can not do all things. I’m not even sure I can keep track of all the things I should do. I can only do one thing. My task should only be one thing, on my list of things.

July 3, 2023

Opinions are often the end of friendships when shared too harshly, especially unsolicited.

June 20, 2023

It doesn’t matter what you say you believe. It’s how you live each day that shows others what you believe.

April 6, 2023

On Saving Money… Save it now. You can always spend it later.

March 28, 2023

Trust comes over time. There is no short cut.

February 17, 2023

The quality of my friends inspires me to want to be a better friend.

February 17, 2023

I think the hardest words you’ll ever write are for someone that you love, especially if that someone loves you

February 17, 2023

Carbon copies are not the same thing as friends

February 16, 2023

There is nothing better that you can be, that to be a friend to someone else.

February 14, 2023

Well it’s New Years Eve, again. Am I supposed to make resolutions today, or do I do that tomorrow?

December 31, 2022

I decided at some point to no longer care about how I measure up to others. Let them chase their success, while I define my own.

November 15, 2022

More than anything, I want the people that I love to feel content. Thankful for everything that they have.

November 10, 2022

As long as I am going to die someday, I may as well play jazz…

September 22, 2022

The first rule of procrastinating is to find something else to do that is also important, and do that. It works every time.

September 20, 2022

First resolve to do something great. Then pick it apart and do something to start.

June 22, 2022

You do what you love, and do it for the sake of loving someone else.

January 22, 2021

– Dan Kolke Sr,

I have learned to respect those who serve, who follow, who lead, those that share and those who can’t share; for each has their reasons.

July 30, 2009

Choose your thoughts carefully. They start things.

July 26, 2009

Put your words to better use than shouting. Remember to construct them carefully. There are more important things that need to be done.

July 23, 2009

Don’t worry, it can always get worse.

July 19, 2009

If you are inspired to work, do it. Even if it’s in the middle of the night. Inspiration is a gift.

July 7, 2009

When it’s time to get going, leave.

July 6, 2009

Thinking is serious stuff. So pay attention to it.

July 6, 2009

Don’t do today what you can put off til tomorrow.

July 5, 2009

Remember to walk through mine fields, don’t run.

July 3, 2009

Quitting is the fuel of regret.

July 2, 2009

It’s really hard to argue with stupid people.

July 1, 2009

I’ve been stupid before, and it hurt.

June 30, 2009

Time can NOT be managed. It’s impossible. For those of you who think you can, just try to stop it.

June 27, 2009

Sometimes you just have to pick up the poop. Not just advice for those that have dogs.

June 26, 2009

Don’t confuse panic with productivity.

June 25, 2009

Now is a good time to do nothing.

June 23, 2009

Often I hear it said that “now is a good time to do _”, but never “now is a good time to do nothing.”

Leadership is transferring the weight of doing things, but not the responsibility.

June 21, 2009

After all, all these words have been used before…

June 21, 2009

Some things are worth saying again. Many things said here I did not say first, but I enjoy saying them anyways.

June 21, 2009