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Monday, May 2, 2011

Monday Motivation: Measurement of Success


787 Departing Boeing Field April 30th
  
"I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has had to overcome while trying to succeed." 
Booker T. Washington

Enjoy the Journey! 

~Karlene 
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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    When you put it that way... I don't feel halfway to nowhere being a 900hr CFI :)

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  2. Linda GrayMay 2, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Wise words! We are honed in the tough times, and that's when character shows.

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  3. Karlene PetittMay 2, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Derek, That's really funny. Because, I feel the same way... "8" airlines... I mean, seriously? lol. We are successful!

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  4. MichelleBMay 2, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Thanks for this Monday Motivation, Karlene!
    I needed to remember this today.
    I have learned that obstacles are opportunities for leadership, and that all obstacles can be overcome with ... creativity.
    I have learned that one of the biggest limits I have to turning a dream into reality is ... the voice in my head.
    I have learned that when I make a mistake, I must see it, correct it, forget about it, and ... then learn from it.
    I now know that "Impossible is ... only a stepping stone to success."

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  5. Karlene PetittMay 2, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Thank you Linda. Yes... there are hard times for everyone and all we need to do is change their meaning.

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  6. Karlene PetittMay 2, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Michelle, Your words are music to this page. Thank you for sharing your lessons.

    "when I make a mistake, I must see it, correct it, forget about it, and ... then learn from it."

    Thank you for sharing your words of wisdom! Have a wonderful day!

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  7. HeatherMay 2, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    What a beautiful picture! And I love that quote. Our trials do indeed define us.

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  8. CedarglenMay 3, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    Thank you, Karlene. I've read that wonderful quote before, but had forgotten it. Oh, how wonderfully true it is. Please keep on pushing for those young women that are younger than their airplanes. (I keep joking about my age: I witnessed the first B-52 take-off from Bowing Field, though the memory is vague. [Thanks, Dad!] Does that explain my ancient perspective? Best wishes, -Craig

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  9. Karlene PetittMay 3, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Craig, I love your ancient perspective. And every day that passes, I too feel ancient. Actually... it wasn't my daughters getting married, the grandkids being born or my hip replacement that reminded me of my age... But it was my student at NWA that was born the year I graduated from High School. Then I felt my age.

    It's all relative. Thanks so much for your comment!

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  10. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    would an oceanic clearance be sent by voice or electronically? what's the difference between them?

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  11. Karlene PetittMay 4, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Ocean clearance can be requested and received either voice or electronically. What's the difference? None. Just how you get it.

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