Comments on: Weekend Quote: Do What You Can When You Can

By: Diana (Soap & Chocolate)

Diana (Soap & Chocolate) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:25:09 +0000

What a great quote. That is mantra-worthy. I resolve to remember it!

By: Brandi

Brandi — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:11:16 +0000

SMACK!! You totally put her in her place :)

Great run!!

By: Kristi Summer

Kristi Summer — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:59:36 +0000

I have that voice too. but what you said will hopefully help silence that nasty little voice for both of us…or we can wish can’t we!

By: Berni

Berni — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 01:52:00 +0000

Ahh that little voice, which at times is a large loud, overbearing scream. Thanks for a great quote, it silenced my own “little voice” for now…. phew.

By: Tish

Tish — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:23:25 +0000

Hey Roni, great quote. You activated the librarian in my soul and I think this is the entire quote: (It’s a keeper!)

Do What You Can

A motivation by Ralph Marston, Jr.

Do what you can, when you can, where you are, with whatever you have available to you. Though you may not have enough time or resources right now to finish, you have some time available to get started.

Every book that was ever written, no matter how lengthy, was written one word at a time. Every race that was ever won was completed one step at a time. Great accomplishments come from stringing one effort on top of another.

With enough small efforts, anything can be achieved. Though you may not have the time or the resources to make a big impact, use what you do have to make a small difference. Do it often enough, with commitment and focus, and the big results will surely come.

Don’t waste the time you have by complaining that there’s not enough of it. Use it to do what you can. As quickly as time is used it is replaced, but if you don’t use what you have right now, you’ll never get the opportunity again.

Do what you can, every opportunity you get. You’ll soon find yourself getting exactly where you wish to go.

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By: Dana

Dana — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 17:47:27 +0000

I agree w/everyone…great quote, Roni! Thanks for touching base while in Nashville! Hope you’re having a great time! Can’t wait to hear all about it!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 13:50:58 +0000

Great quote! If we could all learn to keep that in mind, not only “diet” wise but in all that we do. there would be so many more happy people. Imagine how much self-induced stress and anxiety would disappear! Hope you enjoyed your weekend.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 13:17:31 +0000

Great quote Roni. I think what most people feel when they go on a “diet” is that it’s all or nothing, and so once things don’t go perfectly, they give up. I think this goes with the whole idea of thinking of the diet as a life change. Once it becomes permanent instead of just temporary, you have to realize that things aren’t always going to be perfect because people aren’t perfect. You need to go with the flow and make the best choices out of whatever’s available, even if all the options aren’t always great.

By: Arlene

Arlene — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 07:49:58 +0000

I love this quote! Need to remember it, as I’ve been known to toss a whole day out the window when it starts off poorly. That’s what happened just today, as a matter of fact … and now I feel bloated and disgusting.

Aargh!

By: Jill

Jill — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 06:50:38 +0000

Kick some perfectionist BUTT, Roni! And while you’re at it, kick some of mine too! ;)