Yesterday I got some awesome news. My friend Garry and I have been working on a book project since October 2008. We actually met in Jamaica and formed a quick friendship. We were trying to think of a way that we could help the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Then, the book idea was formed. Publish a book with positive stories from people who have worked at McDonald’s and the lessons they learned there.
After 11 months of persistence and determination, we actually have official legal approval to move ahead. The best part, 100% of the proceeds will go directly to benefit the families with ill children. The tentative title is, “Transformational Stories from Behind the Counter: Lessons I Learned at McDonald’s.”
With the official approval, we also get some pretty cool marketing. Corporate McDonald’s in Chicago is going to advertise for us on their internal website. The Ronald McDonald House is going to get the word out too. Now how sweet is that?
If you know of someone who worked at McDonald’s and think that they might like to submit a story, send them to www.fastfoodfunfacts.com to see the details for capturing their story. We are expecting there to be between 30-50 stories in this project.
With total gratitude,
Bill
I thought it would be a good time to add some positive quotes for you to think about. What do you think?
“Love wasn’t put in your heart to stay. Love isn’t love until you give it away.” Michael W. Smith (American Singer, b.1957)
“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls.” Joseph Campbell (American prolific Author, Editor, Philosopher and Teacher, 1904-1987)
“”Success is achieved by developing our strengths, not by eliminating our weaknesses” Marilyn vos Savant (American Journalist and columnist of Ask Marilyn. Billed as the person with the highest IQ (228) ever recorded. b.1946)
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” E. E. Cummings (American poet 1894-1962)
“I don’t believe in pessimism. If something doesn’t come up the way you want, forge ahead. If you think it’s going to rain, it will.” Clint Eastwood (Academy Award-Winning Actor, director, producer, & composer, b.1930)
Peace begins with a smile.” Mother Teresa of Calcutta (Missionary & Nobel Peace Prize Winner 1979, 1910-1997)
“Let fear be a counselor and not a jailer” Tony Robbins (Writer, Professional Motivational Speaker, B.1960)
With peace, joy and gratitude,
Bill
When I was headed to workout this morning I had a bit of a delay crossing a major intersection. Luckily for me, I looked at the time when I first stopped. I waited and waited and waited and waited and waited and waited. I waited some more and then even more. I was just about to cross over and then several cars dotted by again blocking any chance to get to the other side. I was just about to get frustrated with all this waiting but then there was an opening and I crossed the street.
I drove about a half mile down the road and started thinking about this. I looked at the clock and that really got me thinking. Two minutes had passed from the time I stopped until I was already across the street. JEEEZ! 2 Minutes? Seriously, that is not long at all. All this got me thinking. Why do we have to be in such a hurry all the time. 2 minutes, I still can’t believe that I was starting to get anxious in that short of a time. Really, 2 minutes!
I am so grateful this happened to me this morning. It was a good reminder to SLOW down and get with the flow. Stop trying to rush through life. I say enjoy the ride and take time to experience the beauty that is all around us.
With gratitude,
Bill
After considerable work completed by SUPER COOL Nat, idontstink.com has launched the newest version of the website. We are in the process of adding more content and images while also giving you some fun ways to work on that STININ’ THINKIN’. You may some some things look kind of wacky from time to time, but not to worry. We are working through them. If you do see something that doesn’t appear right, please shoot us a quick email or leave a comment on the blog. We have a few fun surprises coming soon too so please keep checking back with us.
I am personally very grateful for all the incredible work my web designer Nat Harris has done getting this phase of the website launched. He is the most amazing web designer and graphic artist I have ever met. Thanks Nat! You ROCK!
With tons of gratitude,
Bill
I discovered something interesting today. No matter how positive a person you can be, you still have to deal with negative STINKIN’ THINKIN’. I had some stuff come up today that really set me back. And man, I really STUNK! Luckily, I have a SUPER COOL wife who helped me get back into a positive mode.
You have to make a conscious effort to stay positive these days and that is exactly what I am intending this week to be. And you know what? This week will be a super one for me. So, how you are doing? Are you staying positive and working through the affirmations and visualizations? I can tell you that I have and it really, really makes a difference for me. Keep up the good work and have a super fantabuliscious week!
Peace and gratitude,
Bill
Last night I was thinking about the week ahead of me. It dawned on me that I have the power to create the kind of week I want. So, this week I am going to create a happy, peaceful and abundant week. To assist me in creating the incredible week, I plan to do a 15 minute visualization during the day. I will also do positive affirmations throughout the day. I will do these affirmations in the morning, around lunch time, mid afternoon, at supper time and just before I go to sleep. To supercharge my incredible week, I also plan to do a visualization at bedtime.
We all deserve happiness, peace and prosperity. Why not join me today in creating the week that you desire?
With peace and gratitude,
Bill
Daily Positive Points
from idontstink.com
Today’s Message:
Don’t worry, just be happy. Worry will only bring you down and the side effect will also bring others down too. Find something in your life right now that will put a smile on your face then checkout this video by clicking here.
Today’s Quote
“When unhappy, one doubts everything; when happy, one doubts nothing.” Joseph Roux (French artist, 1725-1793)
BELIEVE it! SEE it! LOVE it!
Peace, gratitude and love,
Bill
The other night I did something I haven’t really done before. I started reading literature (OK, sure, I read some in college & high school but that was because I HAD to and hated it!). I bought the book Essays & Poems by Ralph Waldo Emerson because I use so many of his quotes in my daily positive point emails. I figured that he must be a pretty cool dude because his quotes are my favorites.
Well, I discovered something new about myself in the process. The moment I started reading, I absolutely loved it. That was very surprising for me. I found that it was harder to put down than it was for the last dragon book series I just finished. That really shocked me. I guess all the other times I have read any literature was because of a grade involved. Now I am enjoying reading it for pleasure. Imagine that!
Emerson ROCKS!
With peace and gratitude,
Bill
Yesterday I posted how we should start the year off with forgiveness. I find it quite interesting that often when I teach about a subject a perfect opportunity for me to learn from it comes on the very day. I do not believe in coincidences but I have learned that those who teach also learn what they are teaching. I discovered this quite some time ago as I was delivering workshops to young adults and adolescents.
With the theme set up from yesterday, let’s continue for the next 6 days to practice forgiveness. Decide on one person each day to do this on. It can be the same person or a different person each day. It can even be yourself. Imagine that! Join me in freeing our minds from hurtful, nonsupporting thoughts of unforgiveness. Forgiveness is not just a one time event. It is a daily process that can deliver you peace, happiness and joy.
With gratitude and forgiveness,
Bill
The power of forgiveness is well understated. It is the single tool that allows you to clear yourself of negative thinking 
while also benefit others in the process. When you are free of past hurts, pains and greivances you are able to give to others the best of you. With that in mind, here’s his morning’s Daily Positive Points to get your new year started off with a positive note:
Today’s Message
Today marks the first business day of the new year. Let’s start it off right with a known cure for all things, forgiveness. Take two minutes right now to think of at least one person you could offer forgiveness. Then, in your mind’s eye, see them covered in a beautiful, white, purifying light that heals both of you at the same time.
Today’s Quote:
“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” Mark Twain (American Humorist, Writer and Lecturer. 1835-1910)
With peace, forgiveness & gratitude,
Bill
