... Growing up, Being successful?”
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Because I did, well maybe not that I thought about it exactly in those terms … but I did assume that most
things would go the way I had decided they should go – WRONG!
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First Lesson:
If it can go wrong it will!
“Well okay then. No worries. I’ll just start over and all will be as it should be” – WRONG!
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Second Lesson :
See first lesson in life!
“Alright. I’ve got it now. I know what to do.”
“I’m assuming that it is going to be a little harder perhaps, required a little more effort on my time.” – WRONG!
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Third Lesson:
Don’t ever take anything for granted or assume things, ever!
“So, it seems that almost everything I try seems to be turning out exactly the opposite of what I thought would happen!” – You are correct.
And beginning to learn life’s lessons.
Final lesson in life and the key to success:
Getting up
one more time
Than you fall down!
Regardless of how many times your fall!
Always!
Thank you for your visit I hope your week is a good one!
~ Penny
readinpleasure
November 28, 2012 at 2:29 am
I hard to learn the hard way that life is not easy. After many failures, I now find myself on track.
Thank you for reminder that nothing is ever taken for granted. 
pennycoho
November 28, 2012 at 10:03 am
You’re welcome Celestine, as you say, we do tend to learn that one the “hard way”. It is a life learning lesson for us humans isn’t it!
pennycoho
November 28, 2012 at 10:03 am
You’re welcome Celestine, as you say, we do tend to learn that one the “hard way”. It is a life learning lesson for us humans isn’t it!
nightlake
November 26, 2012 at 10:49 pm
agreed with everything..especially about not assuming things..and the final one about getting up after every fall is a great lesson..an inspiring post.
pennycoho
November 26, 2012 at 11:08 pm
Thanks Padmini, that one took me awhile to really understand, because sometimes getting back up is the hardest thing you’ll ever do!
nightlake
November 27, 2012 at 2:53 am
you are right..but get up and be successful after the fall is also difficult..guess it depends on our talent and destiny
charliezero1.wordpress.com
November 26, 2012 at 3:37 pm
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lenwilliamscarver
November 26, 2012 at 1:27 pm
I was born under the sign of “Murphy’s Law” LOL I learned early on that if your going to fall, fall face up it’s easier to get up again.
pennycoho
November 26, 2012 at 1:47 pm
the sign of murphy’s law? I love it! lol
lenwilliamscarver
November 26, 2012 at 3:15 pm
yep, murphys, black cloud whatever it sure has been my sign!
pennycoho
November 26, 2012 at 6:28 pm
StetotheJ
November 26, 2012 at 10:22 am
Keeping me grounded in Penny Stylee, which i am ever so grateful for. Words to live by and yet another blogger award. Nice going!
pennycoho
November 26, 2012 at 6:28 pm
I don’t think anything could keep you grounded SteJ, except a really good read! Or some excellent ale at the pub (no that wouldn’t work either you’d end up flying!)
StetotheJ
November 27, 2012 at 11:43 am
High as a kite, if the kite is up in the air a good way.
pennycoho
November 27, 2012 at 11:44 am
A good place to be, all things considered!
StetotheJ
November 27, 2012 at 11:45 am
Unless there is a tornado heading your way or a short sighted bird.
pennycoho
November 27, 2012 at 11:51 am
All valid points to consider (which we probably wouldn’t if we were, I mean you were higher than a kite)!
Robyn Lee
November 26, 2012 at 8:37 am
All excellent reminders in these life-lessons ~ thank you dearest friend. Love your photo… so deep in thought you appear to be … beautiful! xo ~RL
pennycoho
November 26, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Yes from my business owner days Robyn, I didn’t smile much (At least that’s what I was told then – quite a bit actually! lol) Thank you for the lovely compliment, much appreciated from you, dearest friend!
xox
LuAnn
November 26, 2012 at 8:04 am
From very early on I knew that it was never going to be easy, but always felt it would be worth it.
pennycoho
November 26, 2012 at 6:23 pm
An excellent approach to life LuAnn my friend!
anelephantcant
November 26, 2012 at 2:20 am
Many years spent in IT taught your second favourite Elephant 3 things:
As you say above, anything that can go wrong will go wrong.
Anything that cannot go wrong will also go wrong.
When things go wrong, it will always be at the point of maximum disruption.
But you express it so much better!
AnElephantCant resist saying
To Penny whose blog always cheers
He just loves the pic
Of the sweet hippy chick
You have hardly aged in the past 100 or so years!
pennycoho
November 26, 2012 at 6:23 pm
An elephantcan’t is toooooo kind!
marina kanavaki
November 26, 2012 at 2:01 am
…and, no matter what, keep that smile on!
Have a great week dear!
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pennycoho
November 26, 2012 at 6:05 pm
You also Marina, hope all is proceeding well?
marina kanavaki
November 27, 2012 at 12:03 am
Yes! …with a quicker pace! I think the poor brain’s working overtime! But all’s well and -even more important- according to plan!
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pennycoho
November 27, 2012 at 12:11 am
Excellent! On both accounts Marina, very happy for you my friend, I hope this week keeps going well for you ~ remember to take a few breaks!
xxx
marina kanavaki
November 27, 2012 at 12:24 am
…that’s a hard one! Once you switch on the auto-pilot, it’s hard to override the program!!!
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pennycoho
November 27, 2012 at 12:26 am
Yes, I know that feeling, great while it lasts – then go for it! With Gusto!
marina kanavaki
November 27, 2012 at 12:27 am
I’m sure you can hear me laughing!!!
pennycoho
November 27, 2012 at 12:29 am
Actually I think I can!!!!!!
acflory
November 26, 2012 at 1:33 am
Murphy’s Law has been my guiding light since… I can’t remember when, but you’re right, that’s no excuse not to keep trying.
pennycoho
November 26, 2012 at 6:02 pm
Yes indeed Murphy’s Law is indeed a guiding light isn’t it! And those darn ol’ rocky shores!
acflory
November 26, 2012 at 9:53 pm
At least when something does go right it’s a pleasant surprise… right?
pennycoho
November 26, 2012 at 9:54 pm
There is that! Yes, a nice happy one too when it occurs!
acflory
November 27, 2012 at 3:35 am
lol – ‘when’ being the operative word!
Mridula
November 26, 2012 at 12:10 am
I have just nominated your awesome blog for the Beautiful Blogger Award
Have a look at http://mridubala.wordpress.com/2012/11/26/beautiful-blogger-award/
pennycoho
November 26, 2012 at 6:02 pm
Thank you Mridula. I appreciate your thinking of me for this award! Again my sincere thanks, Penny
Mridula
November 26, 2012 at 8:46 pm
pennycoho
November 26, 2012 at 8:58 pm
Thanks Mridula,
Alastair
November 25, 2012 at 11:59 pm
Those life lessons are so true, and given me my music for today
pennycoho
November 26, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Alastair
November 26, 2012 at 10:40 pm
I didn’t use the music as it was Tina Turner’s birthday.
thelastsongiheard
November 25, 2012 at 10:03 pm
As they said in Batman Begins… why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves up…
pennycoho
November 25, 2012 at 10:23 pm
catnipoflife
November 25, 2012 at 7:23 pm
Well, I got my inspiration for catnip this morning from Serendipity…now I have a excellent posting that will be perfect to follow this one from you. Until tomorrow. . .
pennycoho
November 25, 2012 at 10:07 pm
I’ll have to come see Sharla…hugs, sleep well tonight! xx
RoSy
November 25, 2012 at 6:44 pm
Once upon a time I actually did think that it would be easy. Silly me.
xx
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pennycoho
November 25, 2012 at 10:22 pm
Me also, yes, silly us. Hope you’re work week starts out well for you my friend!
xox