<p><img style="margin:5px;" alt="" align="right" src="http://jkw.typepad.com/.a/6a01053650f43d970c0115711878e0970b-pi" width="204" height="173">In June of 2009, I had an idea that it would be fun to share original ideas with friends in a place where we could all find them.&nbsp; I blogged it as <a href="http://jkw.typepad.com/corepurpose_joan_koerberw/2009/06/why-beoriginal.html">Why #BeOriginal</a> to let my friends know.</p> <p>Over time, more and more people have shared great ideas.&nbsp; But Twitter search does not last forever, so I am capturing some of my personal favorites here. (These are what was still available on search starting 9/5/2009.&nbsp; There were many more that are now gone from search.)&nbsp; Some are my own quotes so I won't forget them - but many are from my friends and colleagues who have joined in the fun of sharing original ideas.&nbsp; I hope you enjoy them!</p> <p>Since September I have been collecting the "BeOriginals" each month, categorizing them, and sharing them with others to give credit to all of my friends who share their original ideas.&nbsp; You will find them all on the <a href="http://beoriginalblog.wordpress.com" target="_blank">#BeOriginal Blog</a>.&nbsp; Be sure to check it out and subscribe to the feed so you get the update each month.&nbsp; </p> <p>Maybe you have favorite quotes from searching <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a> too?&nbsp; Feel free to add them in the comments section at any time. (Special thanks to @<a href="http://twitter.com/mikemyatt">mikemyatt</a> who inspired me to do this with his personal quote list that you can find <a href="http://bit.ly/olriT">here</a>.)</p> <p>Here is a short selection of the thousands of #BeOriginal Quotes that have now been shared.</p> <h4>Originals on Life and Attitude</h4> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/haforhope"><img style="margin:5px;" alt="80_ha_normal" align="left" src="http://a1.twimg.com/profile_images/77497740/80_Ha_normal.jpg"></a><a href="http://twitter.com/haforhope">haforhope</a> "It's Your Life: Live Life with a Mission.” -Ha Tran <a href="http://twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p><a></a><a href="http://twitter.com/?status=@haforhope%20&amp;in_reply_to_status_id=3778985889&amp;in_reply_to=haforhope"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/haforhope">haforhope</a>: "If you don’t know your abilities and your limits, it’s much harder to make an honest promise and keep it."-Ha Tran <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image20.png"><img style="border-width:0;margin:5px;" border="0" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb20.png" width="49" height="49"></a> <a href="http://twitter.com/amilya">amilya</a>: "Don't settle for a broken cookie! Your life can be more than crumbs!" Amilya Antonetti <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/amilya">amilya</a>: "Things you should try to avoid. Knowledge on ice and ignorance on fire." ~ Amilya Antonetti <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/WaltHansmann"><img style="margin:5px;" alt="Walt_hansmann_photo_normal" align="left" src="http://a1.twimg.com/profile_images/295040786/Walt_Hansmann_Photo_normal.jpg"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/WaltHansmann">WaltHansmann</a> Courage is about living true to yourself. <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/WaltHansmann">WaltHansmann</a> Our lives are determined by our choices. Choose well. <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/KateNasser"><img style="margin:5px;" alt="Katesmall-newpic2008_normal" align="left" src="http://a3.twimg.com/profile_images/63280483/katesmall-newpic2008_normal.jpg"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/KateNasser">KateNasser</a>: Action replaces fear with insight and knowledge. Get active! ~Kate Nasser <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/KateNasser">KateNasser</a>: An authentic smile changes everything. ~Kate Nasser <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/RickSherrell"><img style="margin:5px;" alt="Rick_sherrell_-_photo_normal" align="left" src="http://a3.twimg.com/profile_images/95541423/Rick_Sherrell_-_PHOTO_normal.JPG"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/RickSherrell">RickSherrell</a>: "Every apology falls short of the mark, but grace is always on target." <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image211.png"><img style="border-width:0;margin:5px;" border="0" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb211.png" width="52" height="52"></a> <a href="http://twitter.com/wbaustin">WBAustin</a> The first two years of college are vocabulary lessons. The second two years are spent learning who to ask &amp; where to look it up. ~ Bill Austin</p> <p><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image22.png"><img style="border-width:0;margin:5px;" border="0" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb22.png" width="54" height="54"></a><a href="http://twitter.com/Chantified">Chantified</a>"You cannot become more than the thoughts you hold onto" ~ Chanty Lang-Vermaas&nbsp; <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/shannon_kb"></a><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image23.png"><img style="border-width:0;margin:5px;" border="0" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb23.png" width="48" height="48"></a>Shannon_KB "Remind me to hit my "pause" button more often." ~ Shannon Koerber Bullard <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/jeaniehollon"></a></p> <p><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image24.png"><img style="border-width:0;margin:5px;" border="0" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb24.png" width="49" height="49"></a><a href="http://twitter.com/jeaniehollon">JeanieHollon</a> : When you meet people with no happiness or hope, give them some of yours</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/jeaniehollon">JeanieHollon</a> Defeat negativity by turning your attention to positive pursuits; negativity dies from neglect. ~ Jeanie Hollon</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image25.png"><img style="border-width:0;margin:5px;" border="0" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb25.png" width="54" height="54"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/jdhenry09">JDHenry09</a> "To become your greatest fan - learn to laugh at yourself. It makes life way more interesting!" -Jessica Henry <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/eschreyer"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/eschreyer"><img style="margin:5px;" alt="Erin_web-headshot_square_normal" align="left" src="http://a3.twimg.com/profile_images/187595765/Erin_web-headshot_square_normal.jpg"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/eschreyer">eschreyer</a>: There's a reason you put your own oxygen mask on 1st. If you don't take care of yourself, you diminish your value to others. ~ Erin Schreyer</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image26.png"><img style="border-width:0;margin:5px;" border="0" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb26.png" width="52" height="52"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/DrSteveBroe">DrSteveBroe</a> Honor the teachers you meet in your world, in their many different forms. ~ Dr. Steve Broe <a href="http://twitter.com/search?q=%23beoriginal">#beoriginal</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image27.png"><img style="border-width:0;margin:5px;" border="0" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb27.png" width="48" height="48"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/brainzooming">BrainZooming</a>: Don't refuse to smile at someone you think is nobody.&nbsp; It will make it easier when you realize later they are somebody. Mike Brown <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/beoriginal">#beoriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image28.png"><img style="border-width:0;margin:5px 5px 5px 0;" border="0" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb28.png" width="45" height="45"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/judyrey">judyrey</a> : How you look at the world actually determines what you see. ~ Judy Rey Wasserman <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div><a href="http://twitter.com/MarkOOakes" target="_blank"><img style="margin:5px;" class="alignleft" alt="Img_6868d_normal" src="http://a3.twimg.com/profile_images/307287415/IMG_6868d_normal.jpg" width="38" height="41"></a></div> <div><a href="http://twitter.com/MarkOOakes" target="_blank">MarkOOakes</a>: <span id="msgtxt3796894578">What we think we know has a tendency to come and go... but our wisdom will last a lifetime. <a href="http://koerberwalker.wordpress.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></span></div> <p><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image29.png"><img style="margin:5px;" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb29.png" width="51" height="51"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/joankw">joankw</a> "The sooner we learn to ask for help - the sooner we reap the benefits." Joan Koerber-Walker <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/joankw">joankw</a> "If you can find joy in the darkest days, imagine what you will find on bright ones!" Joan Koerber-Walker</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/joankw">joankw</a>&nbsp; "Just when you think you are finished - Something good happens and you start all over again." <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/joankw">joankw</a> "All we can be is who we are. Anything else is just too much work." Joan Koerber-Walker</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/joankw">joankw</a> "We each have an individual voice, but together we form a chorus whose music can change the world." - Joan Koerber-Walker.</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/joankw">joankw</a> "Making a Difference starts with Making an Effort." Joan Koerber-Walker</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/joankw">joankw</a> "As the sun rises each day, so must our hope for a better tomorrow." <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/Beoriginal">#Beoriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/joankw">joankw</a> "Friends are like flowers - the more you have, the brighter your world." Joan Koerber-Walker <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/joankw">joankw</a>&nbsp; "Sometimes you have to give in and rest - So you can start again bright and refreshed." Joan Koerber-Walker <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <h4>Originals on Family</h4> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/trina_willard"><img style="margin:5px;" alt="Twillard_2007_headshot_normal" align="left" src="http://a3.twimg.com/profile_images/75559683/TWillard_2007_Headshot_normal.gif" width="49" height="61"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/trina_willard">trina_willard</a>: The pain of life's passages are somehow tempered when a new little person joins the world. It's a new beginning. <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/MasterworksDsgn"><img style="margin:5px;" alt="Twitter_head_shot_img_4368_normal" align="left" src="http://a3.twimg.com/profile_images/320312587/Twitter_head_shot_IMG_4368_normal.jpg"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/MasterworksDsgn">MasterworksDsgn</a>: The trouble with teaching your children to think for themselves is that they do. <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a> So you live with interesting consequences...</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/katheesue"></a><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image30.png"><img style="margin:5px;" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb30.png" width="46" height="46"></a>KatheeSue Warning to my teens as they headed for the evening: "Nothing good happens after midnight." <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image29.png"><img style="margin:5px;" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb29.png" width="51" height="51"></a> <a href="http://twitter.com/joankw">joankw</a> "Talking with Teens: "I've had to tell you so many times. I sound like a broken record!" "Mom, What's a record?" Joan Koerber-Walker</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/joankw">joankw</a>&nbsp; "Budget Mgt. Advice for Parents of Teens || "I'd love to give you a twenty honey - but I never carry cash."&nbsp; Joan Koerber-Walker <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/joankw">joankw</a> "Hockey Mom Math: 100 broken hockey sticks $15, 000, 1 ER visit $5,000, Watching your kid do what he loves - Priceless." <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <h4>Originals on Leadership</h4> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/douglasbrent"><img style="margin:5px;" alt="Doug_at_the_table_normal" align="left" src="http://a1.twimg.com/profile_images/96424162/doug_at_the_table_normal.jpg"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/douglasbrent">douglasbrent</a>: Always ask permission before offering feedback and you're more likely to be helpful. Douglas Brent Smith <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/douglasbrent">douglasbrent</a>: Leadership is sharing inspiration and responsibility with the courage it takes to achieve success.~ Douglas Brent Smith <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image311.png"><img style="border-width:0;margin:5px;" border="0" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb311.png" width="51" height="51"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/mikehenrysr">mikehenrysr</a> : Just because I cleaned up the mess doesn't mean I volunteer to be the janitor ~ Mike Henry Sr.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/royatkinson">royatkinson</a>: In times like these, a leader must dig down to a new level of commitment to the goals of the team, and move forward. <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a>&nbsp; <a href="http://twitter.com/royatkinson">royatkinson</a>: A leader who is clueless will have a team that is glueless. <a href="http://twitter.com/royatkinson">royatkinson</a>: A leader must dig down to a new level of commitment to the goals of the team, and move forward. <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23leadership">#leadership</a> <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/leadershipcoach"><img style="margin:5px;" alt="Joan_gustafson_photo_normal" align="left" src="http://a3.twimg.com/profile_images/105117329/Joan_Gustafson_Photo_normal.jpg"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/leadershipcoach">leadershipcoach</a>: Some men are born leaders, and some leaders are born women. ~Joan Gustafson <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/leadershipcoach">leadershipcoach</a>: "A special leader lives within you. Determine what, when and how to lead." ~Joan Gustafson <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/JenniferVMiller"><img style="margin:5px;" alt="Twitter_headshot_miller_cropped_normal" align="left" src="http://a1.twimg.com/profile_images/353245294/Twitter_Headshot_Miller_Cropped_normal.JPG"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/JenniferVMiller">JenniferVMiller</a>: Take shortcuts with things, not with people, ~ Jennifer V. Miller <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/JenniferVMiller">JenniferVMiller</a>: Push your own boundaries before someone pushes them for you. <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/WaltHansmann"><img style="margin:5px;" alt="Walt_hansmann_photo_normal" align="left" src="http://a1.twimg.com/profile_images/295040786/Walt_Hansmann_Photo_normal.jpg"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/WaltHansmann">WaltHansmann</a>: What qualities does it take to be a <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23leader">#leader</a>? Look in the mirror. YOU are the key ingredient. <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/mikemyatt">mikemyatt</a>: "There exists a season for all things, but decisive, prudent and principled leadership never goes out of season." <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a> <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23Quote">#Quote</a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/eschreyer"><img style="margin:5px;" alt="Erin_web-headshot_square_normal" align="left" src="http://a3.twimg.com/profile_images/187595765/Erin_web-headshot_square_normal.jpg"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/eschreyer">eschreyer</a>: What makes a great leader? Not just striving 4 results, but also striving to build into people &amp; impact their lives. ~Erin Schreyer <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/eschreyer">eschreyer</a>:&nbsp; When great leaders look in the mirror, they see integrity, selflessness and inspiration.&nbsp; ~ Erin Schreyer <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/ldguymn"><img style="margin:5px;" alt="Dbrand_normal" align="left" src="http://a3.twimg.com/profile_images/104715361/DBrand_normal.JPG"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/ldguymn">ldguymn</a>: SHINE: Seek … 2 … Help … by … Inspiring … Nuturing … &amp; … Encouraging. ~ Dave Brand <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/ldguymn">ldguymn</a>: GOAL: Giving … of … Oneself … 2 … Achieve … a … Legacy.</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/ldguymn">ldguymn</a>: RISK: Ready … 2 … Invest … in … Something … 4 … Keeps. <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/ldguymn">ldguymn</a>: MODEL: Motivate … Others … Daily … by … Encouraging … Learning. <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/ldguymn">ldguymn</a>: The value derived from inspection is related to the time spent in reflection. Dave Brand <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/ldguymn">ldguymn</a>: Value a journey not only for it's destination, but also by the path traveled ~ Dave Brand</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/LeadToday"></a><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image32.png"><img style="border-width:0;margin:5px;" border="0" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb32.png" width="51" height="51"></a>LeadToday: Poor leaders tell. Good leaders explain. Superior leaders demonstrate. Great leaders inspire. Steve Keating&nbsp; <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/LeadToday">LeadToday</a>:The only followers that care what their leader thinks R the followers that know their leader cares. Steve Keating</p> <p><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image29.png"><img style="margin:5px;" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb29.png" width="51" height="51"></a><a href="http://twitter.com/JKWleadership">JKWleadership</a>: "If you want your people to lead, be sure to give them a great role model to follow." Joan Koerber-Walker <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/JKWleadership">JKWleadership</a>"Great leaders lead by example, inspiring new leaders by their actions."&nbsp; Joan Koerber-Walker</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/JKWleadership">JKWleadership</a> "Choosing to lead is not always easy, but it IS always worth it." Joan Koerber-Walker</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/JKWleadership">JKWleadership</a> "No one can hear you if you don't speak up" Joan Koerber-Walker</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/JKWleadership">JKWleadership</a> "If you want people to follow you, demonstrate that you are worth following." Joan Koerber-Walker</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/JKWleadership">JKWleadership</a> "Doing the right thing is not always convenient ; but, it is always right." Joan Koerber-Walker</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/JKWleadership">JKWleadership</a> "Inspiring others to lead and watching them succeed is the best part of a leader's journey." Joan Koerber-Walker <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <h4>Originals on Innovation and Creativity</h4> <p><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image23.png"><img style="border-width:0;margin:5px;" border="0" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb23.png" width="48" height="48"></a><a href="http://twitter.com/shannon_kb">Shannon_KB</a> Is "Necessity the mother of Invention" ∙OR∙ is Invention/Innovation the mother of Necessity? Shannon Koerber Bullard</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/eaglesflite">eaglesflite</a>: Imagine if the ground was not open to new seeds? A closed mind isn't fertile for the growth of new ideas &amp; visions ~ Dale Lawrence <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23beoriginal"><strong>#beoriginal</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/eaglesflite">eaglesflite</a> The river of life may be swift, but a persevering spirit will always find a way to cross to the other side~ Dale Lawrence ,&nbsp; <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/beoriginal">#beoriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/DrBob4u">DrBob4u</a>:&nbsp; Do not deny your own mind. Encourage your own ideas and creativity. ~Dr Robert H. Schwenk&nbsp; <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23beoriginal"><strong>#beoriginal</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/DrBob4u">DrBob4u</a>: Choose the good in all things and people. Dr Robert H. Schwenk</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/KateNasser"><img style="margin:5px;" alt="Katesmall-newpic2008_normal" align="left" src="http://a3.twimg.com/profile_images/63280483/katesmall-newpic2008_normal.jpg"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/KateNasser">KateNasser</a>: Creativity is <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23diversity">#diversity</a> of the mind. ~Kate Nasser <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image33.png"><img style="border-width:0;margin:5px;" border="0" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb33.png" width="48" height="48"></a></p> <p><a href="http://hashtags.org/account/twitter/cpschuster">cpschuster</a> : "Different isn't good or bad; it's just different." Camille Schuster, PhD</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image34.png"><img style="border-width:0;margin:5px;" border="0" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb34.png" width="52" height="52"></a> <a href="http://twitter.com/deemccrorey">DeeMcCrorey</a> "Play to your strengths. Reinvent everything else." ~&nbsp; Dee McCrorey <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/JKWinnovation">JKWinnovation</a>: Originality is an art that improves with practice. ~ Joan Koerber-Walker <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/JKWinnovation">JKWinnovation</a>: When the innovation train pulls away from the station, make sure you are on it. Or else you'll get left behind. ~ Joan Koerber-Walker</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/JKWinnovation">JKWinnovation</a>:&nbsp; "Creativity and Innovation is NOT always a good thing - just ask the folks on Wall Street." Joan Koerber-Walker</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/JKWinnovation">JKWinnovation</a>: "One spark of innovation can light up a world of new opportunities." Joan Koerber-Walker <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/JKWinnovation">JKWinnovation</a>: "Sometimes a small tweak can lead to a big improvement. Don't overlook small opportunities." Joan Koerber-Walker <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOrigina</a>l</p> <h4>Originals on Success, Business and Growth</h4> <p><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image20.png"><img style="border-width:0;margin:5px;" border="0" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb20.png" width="49" height="49"></a><a href="http://twitter.com/amilya">amilya</a>: Noodle Thought ||"You do not know what you don't know.&nbsp; Be careful&nbsp; who you allow to fill in the blanks" ~ Amilya Antonetti <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/amilya">amilya</a>:&nbsp; Noodle Thought: Just because you "Can" doesn't mean that you "should". Amilya Antonetti.</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/amilya">amilya</a>: Noodle:Those around you should help"lift" you up and "motivate" you to be your best. Not bitter,angry, and resentful people who will pull you down. Watch who you let in.&nbsp; Amilya Antonetti&nbsp; <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a><abbr>&nbsp; </abbr></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/amilya">amilya</a>: Noodle thought: "Destiny CAN&amp;apos;T be stolen but it CAN be abandoned." <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/amilya">amilya</a>: Noodle Thought: Good managers oil squeaky wheels. Bad Managers replace them. Know your situation. <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p><abbr></abbr><a href="http://twitter.com/rodkirby"></a><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image35.png"><img style="border-width:0;margin:5px;" border="0" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb35.png" width="51" height="51"></a>RodKirby "I define success not by the amount of people that come in the door, but by how many leave impacted on their way out." <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image36.png"><img style="border-width:0;margin:5px;" border="0" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb36.png" width="54" height="54"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/MoreClients">MoreClients</a>: "The fear of success is often more paralyzing than the fear of failure." - Peter George <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/MoreClients">MoreClients</a>: "Effective marketing is the by-product of consistent marketing." Peter George <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/royatkinson">royatkinson</a>: Keep it up - and maybe, by day's end, the opportunities will begin to outweigh the challenges. <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal </strong></a></p> <p><strong><a href="http://twitter.com/royatkinson">royatkinson</a>: Change just is, and we need to wrap ourselves around it as well as we can. <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/royatkinson">royatkinson</a>: Decisions made without us are decisions made for us. <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/royatkinson">royatkinson</a>: Practice speedership every day. Anticipate coming changes and learn how to respond with lightning reflexes. <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/royatkinson">royatkinson</a>:&nbsp; Be in touch with the speed of change in your industry and within your organization—and understand the gap between the two. <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/CorePurpose"><img style="margin:5px;" alt="Cmark_normal" align="left" src="http://a1.twimg.com/profile_images/92027482/cmark_normal.jpg"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/CorePurpose">CorePurpose</a>: Originality drives Success. ~ Joan Koerber-Walker</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/CorePurpose">CorePurpose</a>: Success is a choice each of us can make. Choose yours. ~ Joan Koerber-Walker</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/JKWgrowth">JKWgrowth</a>: 4 steps for growth|| Ask Questions. Listen for Answers. Take action. Celebrate Success ~ Joan Koerber-Walker <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/joankw">joankw</a>: "How can we help each other?" Is one of the MOST powerful business questions you can ask! ~ Joan Koerber-Walker <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/JKWgrowth">JKWgrowth</a>: "Treasure your rainy days; they help to bring new growth..." ~ Joan Koerber-Walker</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/JKWgrowth">JKWgrowth</a>: "Growth accelerates when you choose to focus on your positives." Joan Koerber-Walker <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image37.png"><img style="border-width:0;margin:5px;" border="0" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb37.png" width="52" height="52"></a> <a href="http://twitter.com/coachjanet">CoachJanet</a> "Proactive people change the atmosphere and reactive people complain about it." Janet Daughtry&nbsp; <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/wjsalls">wjsalls</a>: Every failure is just another step on your journey to the top. William J. Salls <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/meghanmbiro"></a><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image38.png"><img style="border-width:0;margin:5px;" border="0" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb38.png" width="47" height="47"></a>MeghanMBiro Experiment - Don't Sell! Find something Meaningful + Create Value. <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/KateNasser"><img style="margin:5px;" alt="Katesmall-newpic2008_normal" align="left" src="http://a3.twimg.com/profile_images/63280483/katesmall-newpic2008_normal.jpg"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/KateNasser">KateNasser</a>:&nbsp; Accountability is not about blame. It is commitment to excellence &amp; ownership of all results. Kate Nasser <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/KateNasser">KateNasser</a>: "Collaboration defined -- expanding everyone's greatness"</p> <p><a href="http://hashtags.org/account/twitter/KateNasser">KateNasser</a>: In business, speak clever to attract; deliver value to keep.~Kate Nasser</p> <p><a href="http://hashtags.org/account/twitter/KateNasser">KateNasser</a>: Team Defined: Talent engaged in growth and change to achieve a common success. ~Kate Nasser <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/JillKoenig"><img style="margin:5px;" alt="Jillkoenigphoto__2__normal" align="left" src="http://a3.twimg.com/profile_images/67055313/jillkoenigphoto__2__normal.jpg"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/JillKoenig">JillKoenig</a>: What you dwell upon long enough and strong enough becomes your reality. <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/coachquips"><img style="margin:5px;" alt="Tricia_photo_normal" align="left" src="http://a1.twimg.com/profile_images/190503238/tricia_photo_normal.JPG"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/coachquips">coachquips</a>: Just when I think I've got it all together, something comes up that I've never had to deal with and I am humbled once again! Tricia Schulte <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23BeOriginal"><strong>#BeOriginal</strong></a></p> <h5><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image39.png"><img style="border-width:0;margin:5px;" border="0" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb39.png" width="48" height="48"></a></h5> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/jglass8">jglass8</a> "Growth is a journey while success is the final destination." Jamie Glass</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/jglass8">jglass8</a> Hope is everlasting and fuels our determination to achieve more. Jamie Glass</p> <h4>Humorous Originals</h4> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/converging"><img alt="Robbonwhitecu2_normal" align="left" src="http://a3.twimg.com/profile_images/114083717/robbonwhiteCU2_normal.jpg" width="45" height="64"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/converging">converging</a>: As I tell my friends when wrestling with fear or intimidation: "Pretty people poop too..." Robb Bingham</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image29.png"><img style="margin:5px;" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb29.png" width="51" height="51"></a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/joankw">joankw</a>: "At least when I tweet on Twitter SOMEBODY listens." Joan Koerber-Walker <a href="http://hashtags.org/tag/BeOriginal">#BeOriginal</a></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/joankw">joankw</a> "My idea of exercise - THREE laps around Lord &amp; Taylors." Joan Koerber-Walker</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/joankw">joankw</a> "It's hard to take yourself seriously when you have just had a food fight in front of hundreds of people." Joan Koerber-Walker</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/jeaniehollon"></a><a href="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image24.png"><img style="border-width:0;margin:5px;" border="0" alt="image" align="left" src="http://new.corepurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/image_thumb24.png" width="49" height="49"></a><a href="http://twitter.com/jeaniehollon">JeanieHollon</a>&nbsp; "A politician and an IRS agent are drowning. You can only save one of the. Do you walk the dog or read a book?" Jeanie Hollon</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/jeaniehollon">JeanieHollon</a> "Dear Lord, I been good today-I have't gossiped or bad-mouthed no one. But I'm fixin'; to get up now and I'm gonna need your help."&nbsp; Jeanie Hollon</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/jeaniehollon">JeanieHollon</a> "Dear IRS, I no longer wish to belong to your organization. Please cancel my membership &amp; remove my name from your mailing list." Jeanie Hollon</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/wjsalls">wjsalls</a>: "If life gives you lemons, trade them for limes, and make Margaritas." William J. 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