Jim Healey Poet Free verse

Secret to Success

The secret to success is to simply stop.

Stop seeking attention.
Stop arguing with those who gossip.
Stop listening to lies.
Stop squabbling for your rights with stupid people.
Stop searching for the negative in...anything.
Stop fighting small fights.
Stop sweating the small stuff.

Just. Simply. Stop.

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Zyrool Gifford May 14, 2025 at 10:20 AM Hello Jim, this is an excellent piece, beautifully said. Wishing you a great rest of the week. Jim Healey May 18, 2025 at 7:46 PM Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed. Cheers from Canada.

Darlene De Beaulieu May 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM Hello Jim, I am making this poem my fav. I agree with every word of this poem. My friend. enjoy your day /DRLENE/ Darlene De Beaulieu May 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM Hello Jim, I hope all is well with you. Oh, you are welcome. Cheers from Ontario. /Darlene/ Jim Healey May 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM Thank you for making this a favorite. I appreciate it. Cheers from Newfoundland.

Darlene De Beaulieu October 26, 2024 at 10:46 AM Hello Jim Healey, so nice to meet you. Yes we must not sweat the small stuff. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene./

Brandy Nicole October 22, 2024 at 4:51 PM Oh, my ! I love everything about this, and I completely agree with you. Such wonderful advice, Jim. I'm placing this in my favorites, because it deserves to be read again and again. :) My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Jim Healey October 22, 2024 at 4:58 PM Thank you, Brandy. You honor me with your generous praise. Take care. J.

Deb M October 19, 2024 at 11:41 AM Agreed!! Well said Jim! Debx Jim Healey October 19, 2024 at 11:55 AM Thanks, Deb. I suppose I could have added a few more "stops", but then I thought there's no need to overdo it. Take care.