December 9, 2003
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Plants and Pay Offs
In "Goldfinger" Q explains the car ejector seat to Bond. That's a "plant". Later James Bond ejects a villain from his car. That's a "pay off". This gives the movie expectation, excitement, surprise, entertainment, and continuity. These are the same ingredients that are needed for an enjoyable life.
It's important to take action to "plant" and remember things in your life that might pay off wonderfully later. And when the "pay off" comes, celebrate it. Sometimes the pay offs are created by you. Sometimes they are surprises. Keep all your good experiences in your mind, so that when they pay off it's memorable.
Bruce Willis said, "In my twenties, I just went from one experience to the next without paying attention. Now I want my twenties back."
Don't miss those "plants" and "payoffs". They'll make your life.
Comments (4)
Bravo! Yes Paul YES! You are getting better at this shipmate. I can see that you have raised the bar for the both of us. Thanks for the wonderful newsletter and the great highly motivated info here.
*Off to Plant and plant for a payoff later...*
Sail on... sail on!!!
the key is being grownup or wise enough to know the pay offs. and some people never know.
Absolutely spot on! It's amazing how well-received something is when it is related to a past event, gift, or conversation. It demonstrates not only that you care about the person but that you hold their friendship very close close indeed. This sort of thing makes all the difference in the world.
...fantastic post, Paul!!!
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