Sunday, May 21, 2006

Star Wars - Words of Wisdom?

I'm sure that many people have posted the same idea or theme in the past, but I have always been amazed at the words of wisdom or inpirational words that are prevalent throughout the entire Star Wars story. I have three that have become my "mantra" so to speak. These three quotes help define who I am and guide me. Whether they were at one point in the bible, or other religious text is irrelevant - their message is clear.

The first one is: "No, Try not, do or do not, there is not try - Yoda". From the Empire Strikes Back, 1980.
This particular quote even though it is in "Yoda-speak" carries a great message. To many times in our lives we tend to want to take the easy way out. To make excuses for our own failures, or to put blame on others. I see to many people only do things 1/2 way (or as my Dad would say - Half-assed), and then expect better results. The basic message is: You either do something, or you don't - there is nothing else.

The second one is: "Stay on Target" - I think this was said by Red Leader during the final battle at the Death Star in the first Star Wars. Once again, it is so easy in today's world to get distracted, and try to multi-task to much. When you do this, everything suffers. If you are working on something it is best to stay focused and put 100% of your resources on that task while you are doing it.

The third one is: "Until the possible becomes actual, it is only a distraction" - Qui-Qon Jin. I think I have a theme with these going - once again, good words to live by. By focusing to much on what "could" happen, we lose track of the present. Worry is a killer of effort, and causes way to much stress in our lives. Live for the moment, but be prepared for the future.

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