Comments on: Overcoming Barriers, Part 2 http://middlezonemusings.com/1342/overcoming-barriers-part-2/ It's about lessons learned... from life! Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:22:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Middle Zone Musings » Overcoming Barriers, Part 1http://middlezonemusings.com/1342/overcoming-barriers-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3772 Middle Zone Musings » Overcoming Barriers, Part 1 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:30:27 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1342#comment-3772 [...] ends Part 1 of this faascinting soliloquy pointless rambling post. Not to worry; Part 2 will be along shortly. If it’s worth it. And I can get motivated [...] [...] ends Part 1 of this faascinting soliloquy pointless rambling post. Not to worry; Part 2 will be along shortly. If it’s worth it. And I can get motivated [...]

]]> By: Robert Hruzekhttp://middlezonemusings.com/1342/overcoming-barriers-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3771 Robert Hruzek Thu, 29 May 2008 12:34:09 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1342#comment-3771 Howdy, Karen! Yep; I think I need to add that one to the list... :-D Howdy, Karen! Yep; I think I need to add that one to the list… :-D

]]> By: Karen Putz / DeafMomhttp://middlezonemusings.com/1342/overcoming-barriers-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3770 Karen Putz / DeafMom Thu, 29 May 2008 12:11:09 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1342#comment-3770 Like Chris says, chocolate works! Like Chris says, chocolate works!

]]> By: Robert Hruzekhttp://middlezonemusings.com/1342/overcoming-barriers-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3769 Robert Hruzek Wed, 28 May 2008 11:47:10 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1342#comment-3769 I'm honored that you would think so, Rakeback! You've made my day! I’m honored that you would think so, Rakeback! You’ve made my day!

]]> By: Rakebackhttp://middlezonemusings.com/1342/overcoming-barriers-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3768 Rakeback Wed, 28 May 2008 09:09:01 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1342#comment-3768 Robert, you are really an inspiration yourself and I am glad that I found your blog for your blog has made a little difference in my life that makes me happier now.. Robert, you are really an inspiration yourself and I am glad that I found your blog for your blog has made a little difference in my life that makes me happier now..

]]> By: Robert Hruzekhttp://middlezonemusings.com/1342/overcoming-barriers-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3767 Robert Hruzek Sat, 24 May 2008 14:42:10 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1342#comment-3767 Glad I could be of help, Rakeback! Glad I could be of help, Rakeback!

]]> By: Rakebackhttp://middlezonemusings.com/1342/overcoming-barriers-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3766 Rakeback Sat, 24 May 2008 14:18:28 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1342#comment-3766 This is sort of inspirational to me..Overcoming barriers..I wonder how many have I overcomed so far..seems like only yesterday I had a really bad life.. This is sort of inspirational to me..Overcoming barriers..I wonder how many have I overcomed so far..seems like only yesterday I had a really bad life..

]]> By: What Do You Do When You Hit a Brick Wall? : HighCallingBlogs.comhttp://middlezonemusings.com/1342/overcoming-barriers-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3765 What Do You Do When You Hit a Brick Wall? : HighCallingBlogs.com Fri, 23 May 2008 05:02:49 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1342#comment-3765 [...] the question Robert Hruzek asks over at Middle Zone Musings. Robert is almost brand new to the network in the new “daily living” category. So new [...] [...] the question Robert Hruzek asks over at Middle Zone Musings. Robert is almost brand new to the network in the new “daily living” category. So new [...]

]]> By: Robert Hruzekhttp://middlezonemusings.com/1342/overcoming-barriers-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3764 Robert Hruzek Thu, 22 May 2008 20:37:59 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1342#comment-3764 Howdy, Karen! So <i>that's</i> what the dip in my Friday stats was all about! (When you only have two regular readers, it's really noticeable when one of 'em doesn't show up!) :-DI've seen that quote before and love it - really goes to the heart of the matter doesn't it? It doesn't matter <i>how</i> you face a challenge - what really matters is that you <i>do.</i>Glad you dropped by today! Nice to see your smilin' face over there in the MBL widget. :-) Howdy, Karen! So that’s what the dip in my Friday stats was all about! (When you only have two regular readers, it’s really noticeable when one of ‘em doesn’t show up!) :-D

I’ve seen that quote before and love it – really goes to the heart of the matter doesn’t it? It doesn’t matter how you face a challenge – what really matters is that you do.

Glad you dropped by today! Nice to see your smilin’ face over there in the MBL widget. :-)

]]> By: Karen Swimhttp://middlezonemusings.com/1342/overcoming-barriers-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3763 Karen Swim Thu, 22 May 2008 20:21:20 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1342#comment-3763 Bob, I have to admit when I saw Part 1 the other day, I purposely waited for Part 2 so I could read them together. :-) Now that I've confessed, well I've learned after some good hard knocks in life that James Baldwin was right when he said, "Not everything that can be faced can be change, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." So the first step for me is confront. I know that I will either have to go around it, climb it or go through it and when I know which option I am supposed to take I grab the right equipment and get to it. By the way, kudos on having a picture of a movie that I've actually seen! I loved What About Bob! Bob, I have to admit when I saw Part 1 the other day, I purposely waited for Part 2 so I could read them together. :-) Now that I’ve confessed, well I’ve learned after some good hard knocks in life that James Baldwin was right when he said, “Not everything that can be faced can be change, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” So the first step for me is confront. I know that I will either have to go around it, climb it or go through it and when I know which option I am supposed to take I grab the right equipment and get to it. By the way, kudos on having a picture of a movie that I’ve actually seen! I loved What About Bob!

]]> By: Robert Hruzekhttp://middlezonemusings.com/1342/overcoming-barriers-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3762 Robert Hruzek Thu, 22 May 2008 18:00:54 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1342#comment-3762 Well... you can always tell yourself about the healthy benefits to be found in chocolate, you know. It contains caffeine, so it's a good coffee substitute, there are beneficial flavinoids to be found in it (although the health benefits are still being debated), and it gives you a discernible sense of pleasure to melt it in your mouth.Works for me! Might even make those brick walls easier to face! Well… you can always tell yourself about the healthy benefits to be found in chocolate, you know. It contains caffeine, so it’s a good coffee substitute, there are beneficial flavinoids to be found in it (although the health benefits are still being debated), and it gives you a discernible sense of pleasure to melt it in your mouth.

Works for me! Might even make those brick walls easier to face!

]]> By: Chris Creehttp://middlezonemusings.com/1342/overcoming-barriers-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3761 Chris Cree Thu, 22 May 2008 17:35:40 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1342#comment-3761 When I hit a brick wall I usually go find some chocolate.It doesn't usually help much. But it sure tastes good. :) When I hit a brick wall I usually go find some chocolate.

It doesn’t usually help much. But it sure tastes good. :)

]]> By: Robert Hruzekhttp://middlezonemusings.com/1342/overcoming-barriers-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3760 Robert Hruzek Thu, 22 May 2008 10:40:02 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1342#comment-3760 Ah yes, Bob - <i>Baby Steps</i>, the new book by that famous psychologist... ol' what's his name... Dr. Marvin, right? Not bad advice, when you think about it, especially for those action-oriented types.Thanks for the contribution, Bob! :-) Ah yes, Bob – Baby Steps, the new book by that famous psychologist… ol’ what’s his name… Dr. Marvin, right? Not bad advice, when you think about it, especially for those action-oriented types.

Thanks for the contribution, Bob! :-)

]]> By: Bob Younce at The Writing Journeyhttp://middlezonemusings.com/1342/overcoming-barriers-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3759 Bob Younce at The Writing Journey Thu, 22 May 2008 00:49:50 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1342#comment-3759 Bob's a great name, innit?At any rate, here's what I do when I hit a barrier:<strong>Take Action</strong>. The tiniest step (Baby steps, according to the Bob in the movie) starts the journey and begins the process of building momentum. Bob’s a great name, innit?

At any rate, here’s what I do when I hit a barrier:

Take Action. The tiniest step (Baby steps, according to the Bob in the movie) starts the journey and begins the process of building momentum.

]]> By: Robert Hruzekhttp://middlezonemusings.com/1342/overcoming-barriers-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3758 Robert Hruzek Wed, 21 May 2008 23:51:41 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1342#comment-3758 Don't take it personal, Sam!? <i>Don't</i> take it <i>personal?!</i> Whaddaya mean, don't take it - um, er, well... you're right, we <i>are</i>control freaks. :-\Ah, well; if the shoe fits... :-D Don’t take it personal, Sam!? Don’t take it personal?! Whaddaya mean, don’t take it – um, er, well… you’re right, we arecontrol freaks. :-\

Ah, well; if the shoe fits… :-D

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