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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Date: 5/14/2025 10:20:00 AM
Hello Jim, this is an excellent piece, beautifully said. Wishing you a great rest of the week.
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Jim Healey
Date: 5/18/2025 7:46:00 PM
Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed. Cheers from Canada.
Date: 5/13/2025 10:00:00 AM
Hello Jim, I am making this poem my fav. I agree with every word of this poem. My friend. enjoy your day /DRLENE/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/19/2025 2:52:00 PM
Hello Jim, I hope all is well with you. Oh, you are welcome. Cheers from Ontario. /Darlene/
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Jim Healey
Date: 5/18/2025 7:48:00 PM
Thank you for making this a favorite. I appreciate it. Cheers from Newfoundland.
Date: 10/26/2024 10:46:00 AM
Hello Jim Healey, so nice to meet you. Yes we must not sweat the small stuff. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene./
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Date: 10/22/2024 4:51:00 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
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Jim Healey
Date: 10/22/2024 4:58:00 PM
Thank you, Brandy. You honor me with your generous praise. Take care. J.
Date: 10/19/2024 11:41:00 AM
Agreed!! Well said Jim! Debx
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Jim Healey
Date: 10/19/2024 11:55:00 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.
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