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Re: How Solid Is Your Grasp Of Reality?

vfrisbie — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:54:00 -0000

Thanks Nate. You are kind! I will stop by more often. Always on, but don't post much cuz I get a little busy but who doesn't? It's my year to express myself better and more often and stopped here first cuz I LOVE what this site and you do and represent!
To the trust thing - I just think my life is better because I freely give it to others. I may get hurt in the process but I may also be transformed, make new friends, experience love - or just have those moments that I value most and learn something.
Peace my friend and only good things!

Re: How Solid Is Your Grasp Of Reality?

vfrisbie — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:15:17 -0000

Nate, wonders never cease to amaze me and you always make me wonder which is a very good thing. I grew up in a very bad situation but people often believe I come from affluence which makes me laugh a little. I don't try to correct their thought unless they become my friend and then I am completely transparent. People always ask me where (college) I graduated from but I did not...and that's never held me back. But people can assume what they want and I don't change because of that but I sure did spend many a year on trying to and then I turned 30 (well past that now) and defined myself by who I truly am and have never looked back. I love me now and I have better people in my life as a result. Self discovery and realization is a gift I hope all people can experience in their lifetime.
I do my best to not make assumptions regarding others because of my background and circumstances. I prefer to ask people about themselves and put my best foot forward in each situation; meaning I am positive, outgoing and genuinely kind to others. No one has to earn my trust - I give it. I believe that all people are good until they show me different. I find that philosophy has served me well. I am not afraid nor do I shy away from anyone. My smile has been a visa into a world of opportunities!
We do not know anyone's life or their current situation. While many run from crying babies on airplanes, I try to play with them or engage the parent as I know it's hard when you are traveling with little ones. I know the man or woman with the homeless sign could very well be college educated. People are put on our paths for a reason. It takes a ton of moments to make up a lifetime...wasting any of them is a shame to me. Thanks again Nate for making me wonder (think) of how I can be better...

Re: How To Do Big Things

vfrisbie — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:28:21 -0000

I believe in the same philosophy of doing small things over time to lead to the BIG goal Nate and trust that you learned that secret the way most of us did. I have always been a BIG dreamer and believer than you can do anything you set your mind to. I also know that hard work yields the most results. But like you, I failed at everything I didn't put a plan to - a plan that had a lot of small steps to it. And it is in the small things where I have received the greatest rewards. I recently received a beautiful gift from my husband - a statue of a beautiful angel with one foot in front of the other and the inscription says; "a journey of 1000 miles, starts with one step". He knows me well.
It's a lot of small steps that get us where we are headed and the beauty of the journey is that any of those steps can take us somewhere we never dreamed possible. That's the greatest lesson I have learned - every step counts and as long as you have that final goal in front of you - how you get there is so much more meaningful than the final destination, for me anyway.

Re: What Are Your Top 5 Goals In Life?

vfrisbie — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:08:18 -0000

I have been a life-long planner and have really honed in on my life goals after 30. I'm way past that now, but oddly look so young! LOL But seriously, a life plan has kept me focused on what matters most and ensures I'm staying young in my approach to life! Here's my Top 5: Servant Leader (church, family & work), Healthy & Happy Family, Serve Others, Rewarding Career, & lead an authentic life. To thine ownself be true! Thanks for asking.

Re: A Big Brand Doing It Right: Avery Block And Claim Jumper

vfrisbie — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:22:56 -0000

I happen to follow Avery on twitter and have for some time. I absolutely adore and admire her passion for Claim Jumper and what she is doing for the brand. I am a raving fan of CJ and was before I connected the two. Her legacy is tremendous and value proposition is, well, commendable. She is such an engaging and genuine person. It is a great story, as usual Nate and nice that you profile a restaurant person.
Being in the industry myself for more years than I want to remember, I am so happy to see us using SM to this level of authenticity!!!!!