Steem Basic Income Giveaway (Mottos....)

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Thanks to all the entries in the Sleep giveaway! There were some really really ....different... sleep schedules! I don't feel quite so terrible about my ones... although, I do feel pretty envious of those who can get decent amounts of really long and deep sleep!

This week, I was thinking about different corporate or organisational mottos. You the little catchy one liner that is supposed to help mold the view of your grouping to the general public. Perhaps the most famous one was Google's "Don't be Evil" motto, which incidentally was not too recently removed from their public facing pages.

Anyway, my question this week. Do you have some motto that you really like.. or one that your family or yourself have had for generations? Or just one that you aspire to?

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My Question

  1. What is a motto (or more than one) that you really like? Where is it from and what does it mean to you?

My sample answer

My first motto that I have loved was the old HTC one. "Quietly Brilliant". This resonates with me so much, the fact that there are people who just do stuff, and do it well... AND feel NO need to blow their own horn. Too often, I see so many people who are much better at telling everyone how great they are... rather than just being good at what you do! In a bit of a sad twist, this motto was finally ditched, as it appeared that the public seemed to prefer to have products which screamed about how GREAT they were...

My second motto that I've always admired was the motto for the University of Western Australia. The logo "Seek Wisdom" is incorporated into the shield of arms for the University. Again, it is a phrase that resonates strongly with me. Ti be always curious, but not just to curiosity seek mere knowledge and to explore the darkness, but the wisdom and courage to apply that knowledge responsibly.


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Thanks for the entry, but as there is a bid bot on your comment, I can't accept it as a valid entry. Sorry!

But I do love the groucho Marx (?) quote!

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My favorite is from Chris Witecki of SoulGarden... 'Live, Love, Be'
😍🙌🙏💯👍

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Nice! Simple and powerful!

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Not sure exactly sure where it came from but:

"Your Failures Are Your Success."

For me this is a constant reminder to not get sad/angry about the many things life throws at us because instead you can look at what happened and learn something from it @bengy

Great motto! We shouldn't be scared of failure or mistakes! They are great learning experiences... If you choose to learn!

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One that resonates with me, particularly since becoming a father and the desire that brings to make the world a better place for my daughter to live in, is something that I heard in a work leadership seminar (it's a rare thing that anything of use comes out of these corporate talkfests).

The standard that you walk past, is the standard you accept

The context in this instance, was around sexual harrassment and how to recognise it, but it is applicable in so many areas, from the quality of a teammate's output, to what is known as "casual racism". By shining a light on these things, we can help improve human behaviour at a cultural level.

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I heard this recently, and it really is an apt one. It is also a very hard one to live up to...

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My motto is "Dieu est ma force koumaté" which means God is my Strength. It's from one of my favorite artist, Sidiki Diabate. To me, it means I can do all things with God as my strength. So, I kind of not give up on things.

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It is always good to be able to trust in a strong foundation!

Absolutely!

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In my family, only one virtue is held true by all.

It has been taught from generation to generation, though it is becoming more and more rare.

It is the binding unity that allows for civilization to exist between strangers, associates, friends, and family members alike.

It transcends bigotry, racism, and segregation.

It generously gives to all a status worthy of a certain level of kindness, chivalry, self-control, common courtesy, and good manners.

It is inherently given to all people from the moment of their birth, but once abused, it can be taken away in an instant.

It can be easily lost if not given in return, and it can sometimes be nearly impossible to regain.

Respect

We've all been disrespected before. In my family, my older brother and I went through a twelve year rivalry since the day of my birth. Being the youngest of four, my siblings always called me the spoiled one, and I wondered if my parents had simply given up on discipline by the time I was born. So that responsibility fell to my brother.

We exhausted every bad word, name, curse, prank, tease, embarrassment, threat, punch, and a few close calls I dare not mention. When all the childish recklessness ceased to net any positive results, we eventually found peace by offering space, silence, and patience to avoid pointless invitations of animosity, jealousy, and instigation. Our punishments became fewer. We found more activities we could enjoy doing together, with less fighting. Eventually we learned to extend the same conscientious courtesies to others, and discovered how easy it was to stay out trouble.

Over time, I would never restore my brother's full respect (not after the incident with the scissors), but I was able to escape his endless ire by taming my ways. We never became super close friends, yet he's helped me out in countless ways.

Today, he is an honored and decorated veteran. Two of his limbs were amputated due to a life-threatening trauma caused while he was driving a convoy vehicle through deadly terrain. He is the first person we open the door for, pull out a chair for, and offer our help to, and he is still the last person to ask for any assistance. All he ever wanted of anyone was the same common respect deserved by all people. That's why he served, and a small measure of respect and decency is all he ever expects in return.

Simple respect for others is such a simple thing but it means so much. Often it is hard to realise that we have slipped and shown disrespect, as it is really something that needs to be constantly in the front of our mind.

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Goodmorning from cold rotterdam to i think cold DenHaag/Rijswijk
Mind is and first in Dutch;
WAAR EEN WIL IS, IS EEN WEG, ALLEEN DE WIL BEPAALD DE WEG....!
Where there is a will, there is a way, only the will desides the way,

With that saying i was brought up, like my parents tried to always say dont give up try every way possible. In the later years i applied it in school, and later in my work. Determination is something that came out of it. And now being a mum off 4 it helps looking at things from multiple sides.
The kids know and finish the saying, i just have to say ( with a finger pointing at them )
WAAR EEN WIL IS........ and the say there is a way!, and i finish it off and we re-direct the way to go in that particular situation. Works wonders and give confidence and in this day and age thats needed both for adults as for our offspring,

So on that note i am making my way to breakfast
Have a great sunday john

That is a good one! It is common also in English, and it is really a good one for the kids to learn. Too often, we give up at the first sign of difficulty and we are our own biggest enemies!

Have a nice morning! Greetings from a train on the way to Den Bosch! I might see if I can get some nice Boscheballen for dinner dessert tonight....

Ohhhhh i am envious Bossche bollen are the best gotta get Those calories inside

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My motto is How to Eat to Live
Every time we eat, digestion has to be kicked back up, and so does the consumption of our body’s precious enzymes. Constantly grazing or snacking throughout the day is a sure way to burn our body’s enzymes more quickly and speed up the aging process.
The importance of eating one Meal a day and retaining our beauty appearance. We are supposed to put our mathematical theology to work and act on it.
Than you.

This is a really important one! I notice more and more as I grow older that I'm quite affected by how healthily I eat!

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I have two, but I don't mind if only one counts. The first echoes your motto, "Quietly brilliant". My mother had a saying that was a little more pedestrian but carried the same message: "Self praise stinks."

My personal favorite is, "Go pray in a closet." I'm not given to quoting the Bible (you see, my motto says I'm not.) However, if you're interested, this comes from a section of the Good Book that says if you make a public show of praying, don't expect divine reward. Basically, the motto means to me: there's nothing pious about public piety.

Ha ha, definitely a similar sentiment but I could see that one being used against others rather than a self reminder!

I had never heard the prayer one though. I like it!

As children we always felt this did not work to our benefit. My mother was loathe to boast about her own children but listened graciously to others' boasts. It never seemed even-handed to us, but as I grow older, I've come to believe that humility is one of the most attractive qualities we can cultivate.

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