Your weekly roundup of motivation and news, 4/30/21
I haven’t shared a blogpost in a while, so I thought I’d share a summary of motivation and (mostly) military news for you all.
I’ve been posting much of these on Twitter, but since most of you probably don’t live on Twitter, these will probably be new to the vast majority of you all. (You can click on any link and go to the website; not Twitter. So, you don’t need to have Twitter to view the articles linked to below.
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“People who wonder if the glass is half empty or full miss the point. The glass is refillable.” – Unknown
“We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” — Jim Rohn
“Would you like me to give you a formula for success? It’s quite simple, really: Double your rate of failure. You are thinking of failure as the enemy of success. But it isn’t at all.” – Thomas J. Watson
“Don’t expect immediate success. Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.” — Napoleon Hill
“It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” – Babe Ruth
Marines Fire Anti-Ship Missile from Back of Unmanned Truck to Hit Target at Sea https://t.co/gN9nUvOT9z
— Military.com (@Militarydotcom) April 30, 2021
Why Some Marines Are Training to Operate Every Infantry Weapon https://t.co/ZFDKrPxu1l
— Military.com (@Militarydotcom) April 26, 2021
This brings back some memories. Young people have no idea.
— Stan R. Mitchell, Mystery & Military Author. (@StanRMitchell) April 29, 2021@ChefJags: You can only retweet this if you know exactly how it feels to have this rig. pic.twitter.com/6T8duVSpeu pic.twitter.com/EqVET3TUKc
Your daily reminder… Please share so we can all lower the temperature. https://t.co/nDVksXhDFZ
— Stan R. Mitchell, Mystery & Military Author. (@StanRMitchell) April 30, 2021
This is purely a joke.
— Stan R. Mitchell, Mystery & Military Author. (@StanRMitchell) April 28, 2021BUT…
My first reaction upon seeing this was, “Yes! We humans still have a chance!”
RT @Militarydotcom: Unmanned Helicopter Crashes into Navy Ship, Damaging Hull https://t.co/Wv1TKl7Ftj
More proof that America is edging away from the counter-terrorist role to one more focused on China and Russia. https://t.co/zcTF9DZBNw
— Stan R. Mitchell, Mystery & Military Author. (@StanRMitchell) April 28, 2021
Dang. Britain showing off a little power here.
— Stan R. Mitchell, Mystery & Military Author. (@StanRMitchell) April 27, 2021
Britain is sending a huge naval force through some of the most tense waters in Asia https://t.co/YyLaUKQ3Ag
US Navy Fires Warning Shots at Iranian Fast Attack Craft https://t.co/kvpSofnHqp
— Military.com (@Militarydotcom) April 27, 2021
On the story above, regarding the Iranian fast attack craft, I made the following comment: “68 yards?!?! Way too close. They shouldn’t be coming within 500 or a 1,000 yards. And even that is pushing it.”
Nice review today!!
— Stan R. Mitchell, Mystery & Military Author. (@StanRMitchell) April 25, 2021
"Hill 406 by Stan R. Mitchell together with his Sold Out about Nick Woods is by far the two best books by this author I have read so far. I really like his writing and will continue with his different books."
Thanks, @Abibliofob!!https://t.co/thiR60k5aI
This stuff worries me. I’d be nervous about it if I were still in. https://t.co/nag7R4Ycpu
— Stan R. Mitchell, Mystery & Military Author. (@StanRMitchell) April 23, 2021
“Smart people learn from everything and everyone, average people from their experiences, stupid people already have all the answers.” – Socrates#Motivation #USMC #SemperFi pic.twitter.com/jxd2LwMPpQ
— Stan R. Mitchell, Mystery & Military Author. (@StanRMitchell) April 22, 2021
“Write it. Shoot it. Publish it. Crochet it, sauté it, whatever. MAKE.” – Joss Whedon#Motivation #USMC #SemperFi pic.twitter.com/XDJ03kvwEo
— Stan R. Mitchell, Mystery & Military Author. (@StanRMitchell) April 21, 2021
53 Women Officially Become Marines at Formerly All-Male Boot Camp in San Diego https://t.co/avUjNjcePH
— Gina Harkins (@GinaAHarkins) April 22, 2021
Before you post today, please remember: The vast majority of Americans are decent, loving, great people. Please pause and don’t name-call the other side with such anger and venom. They are mothers and fathers and folks not much different than you.
— Stan R. Mitchell, Mystery & Military Author. (@StanRMitchell) April 28, 2021
How bad do you want it?
— Stan R. Mitchell, Mystery & Military Author. (@StanRMitchell) April 16, 2021
(Sometimes it’s as simple as that.)#Motivation #USMC #SemperFi pic.twitter.com/fKT4dA7j94
You know what to do, but you just don’t do it. How many more days and weeks and months are you going to waste? Get up and take a small step toward your goals today. That small step will lead to momentum. And momentum will create additional energy.
— Stan R. Mitchell, Mystery & Military Author. (@StanRMitchell) April 13, 2021
Begin now.#Motivation pic.twitter.com/Mcy5FRxWEp
Chase that next job promotion. That next job. That dream that’s eating at you in the back of your head.
— Stan R. Mitchell, Mystery & Military Author. (@StanRMitchell) April 11, 2021
Take the small steps now that will get you to your next success tomorrow!! 2/2#Motivation #MotivationalQuotes #inspirationalQuotes
Again, feel free to share, send me an email, say hello below in a comment, or you can even send a message by pigeon if you want. I try to respond to all correspondence.
Semper Fidelis,
Stan R. Mitchell
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About me: My name is Stan R. Mitchell and I write fast-paced mysteries and thrillers. To date, I’ve written ten books and been really fortunate to have sold more than 70,000 books. If you’re one of those readers, thank you.
Some of my favorite authors and influences are Tom Clancy, Vince Flynn, Robert B. Parker, and Stephen Hunter. If you enjoy reading them, then more than likely you’ll enjoy my writing.
If you’re looking for one of my ten books, try looking here: amazon.com. #USMC #SemperFidelis
