Are you waiting for permission?
 

So many people seem to live their lives, waiting for permission to do something...

They don't go out and do it, seize the day, change the world... Because, they're not sure that they have permission...

Does that describe you?

You don't need permission! As long as what you're doing is good... You don't need permission!

Go out and do it...

What are you waiting for?

Let me tell you, life is much more exciting if you don't wait for permission... :)

Cheers,

Dien

May I quote you on this?
 

Who's permission do I need to win the lottery? Must be someone in control of this gov't mafia.

Gordon

PS. I seldom give myself permission to spend the dollar a ticket would cost, my inner voice, in commanding tone says...PERMISSION DENIED ON THE LOTTERY. So I get an ice cream bar instead. he he.

http://www.gjabiz.com/0000writertoll.html

Re: May I quote you on this?
 

Hi Gordon,

Having wrote what I wrote... some self control can be good, too! :)

There was a time (back in the 1990s) that I was playing blackjack regularly... At that time, my city (Melbourne, Australia) had recently opened a casino. I memorized the tables which show you exactly what you should do, depending on what cards are showing, to maximize your chances of winning. Even with that, your chance of winning is still just below 50%. But then, with card counting... That's how you get your chance of winning over 50%!

However, I gave it up. Why give up "easy money"? Because, I figured, if I mastered it... I'd quickly be banned from the casinos! Why not play a "game" where they won't "ban" me if I win!

That's why the game of business is better than being a card counter... If you know how to win, you can keep on winning, without being "banned"!

Writing is a kind of business (if you want to make money at it). And everyone who can talk, can write! That's the beauty of it...

And if you want a "toll position" - writing is probably the easiest way to get one...

Best wishes! :)

Dien

P.S. Feel free to quote me!