Playwright Neil Simon once gave a commencement address with the theme of being true to yourself. He said, “Don’t listen to those who say it’s not done that way. Maybe it is not, but maybe it can be. Don’t listen to those who say you are taking too big a chance. Michelangelo would have painted the Sistine Chapel floor instead of the ceiling, and it would surely be rubbed out by now. Most importantly, don’t listen when the little voice inside of you rears its ugly head and says they are smarter, taller, prettier and more talented than you are. Be true to yourself.”
Hopefully, we are not nearly as concerned with what others might think about us as we are concerned about what we think of ourselves. Be true to your greatest potential. Reach down, dig deep and find that extra measure of will and determination that will allow you be the person you were meant to be. Don’t listen to those who say it can’t be done. Who knows, you just might be the one to do it!
Did I give my maximum effort? Did I do the very best I was capable of doing? And if not…why not? Am I measuring myself on what I have accomplished, or by what I should have accomplished with my ability? When faced with difficult decisions, do I make the popular choice…or the right one? Do I hold myself accountable and not make excuses? Be true to yourself. Step past the doubters and naysayers. Live your best life.
Time to check in on your progress with TOPS Million Pound Mission to lose ten or more pounds or be a KOPS in leeway by the end of 2017. How are you doing?
By Katherine Ahlheim November 30, 2017
In my reading I learned new way to think about the word diet just rearrange the letters to spell edit. Being true to myself means reading THE MONDAY MOMENTOF TRUTH and using what I learn to do this.
By Barb Cady December 4, 2017
Excellent!
By Marilyn Snyder November 27, 2017
Finally, got my, “DUCKS IN A ROW!”
Was a KOP for almost 8 yrs.
6 yrs. Ago my Life changed. Major back surgery, unable to walk and wanted to die. Gained 40+ pounds. Lost my WILL to LIVE.
A few months ago, I realized I was surviving on diabetic drugs, cholesterol meds and high blood pressure pills. Due to my excessive weight gain in 4 months. TOPS on FB has awaken me,
” JUST DO IT!” Thanks for being there for us!
By Barb Cady November 29, 2017
How awesome that you have made such positive steps in your life! Congratulations on maintaining your status for lmost eight years and keeping those “ducks in a row”!
By Cheryl Ellingson November 27, 2017
Our chapter had to close early in the year but my membership went until late September. I am now at the bottom of leeway. Keep track of weight on a Wii program now. I was a member for 21 or 22 years. Great program!! Loss 80+ pounds.
By Barb Cady November 29, 2017
I am so sorry to learn your chapter closed. I wish there was more that I could do to help you all continue. You can always renew as an online member and keep the TOPS connection going on line. I still remember the year you were crowned queen of North Dakota and how much I looked forward to seeing you each year that I got to come to visit! You are such an inspiration!