Some of my favorite Holiday Songs / Videos
1: Do they know it’s Christmas:
Do they know it’s Christmas: This Instant Classic from a British All Star Group for Charity is still one of my favorite Holiday Songs.
2: We Three Kings:
Speaking of Super-groups: This Jazz Super-Group of Miles Davis, David Sanborn, Larry Carlton and Paul Shaffer even had a quick cameo in the “Scrooged Moive” Who can argue the amount of talent on this track.
3: Frosty the Snowman:
Usually with the Cocteau Twins there is no hope of understanding what the lead singer is saying. This Dreamy Alternative Pop is your once chance.
4: Christmas Time is Here:
Even though this is a cartoon, this is a very lounge-y feeling classic.
5: The Grinch Song:
Sorry, I have a thing for these cartoon classics. Maybe this one stretches it a bit, but it isn’t Christmas without the Grinch and Scrooge.
6: Peace on Earth / Little Drummer Boy
David Bowie and Bing Crosby, it doesn’t get any better does it?
7: Last Christmas
Wham was about to split up, but not before dropping this Holiday Favorite.
8: All I want for Christmas:
Say what you want about Mariah Carey, this one is as good as it gets.
9: Happy Xmas / War is Over
John Lennon, enough said.
10: Wonderful Christmas Time
Can’t have John without Paul
11: This Christmas
I quickly find myself running out of room. I could go on and on, but I think I am going to leave you with this one.
The “They” Agency
The “They” Agency: Everyone has heard it said. Everyone has heard someone say, “They say this” or “They say that.” Then you are left to wonder who “They” are. “They” are somewhere between the definitive authority or the ultimate spreader of rumors on almost any and every topic. Well I am here today to announce the creation of The “They” Agency.
Yes, The “They” Agency. I propose and I am here to head up The “They” Agency. It is our mission to research and give the cleanest and clearest information and explanations of those famous quotable quotes that “They Say.” Whenever someone says, “You know what they say.” You will know you are hearing the work of The “They” Agency.
Now all of this effort can not be achieved without resources and to secure those resources we also propose a royalty be paid on the phrase “They Say.” It will be a small amount, 0.25 USD should cover it. Wouldn’t it be worth it for everyone to pitch in One Quarter of One United States Dollar for the right to quote the famous “They” with definitive confidence? No more guessing about what “They Say.” No more wondering about who “They are.” Ask us, I mean ask “The They Agency” any question and we will research it for 0.25 USD. You can also access any other topic that we, I mean “The They Agency” has cataloged in our archives.
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The “They” Agency, from here forward you can trust what “They” Say!
Because “So and So” said so.
Quick name your favorite Gandhi or Einstein quote.
Welcome back to 60 Seconds of Motivational Mojo. I spread a lot of quotes and thoughts and I hope I can motivate people to chasing their dreams. I have noticed, sometimes we all quote the same people to varying degrees of success. Some people give you the same advice I would give you, and you may listen to them and ignore me. This may happen with lots of people. You may listen to your friends and ignore your parents. Now I always challenge you to not take my word for it. Get a second opinion. So today’s topic is: Because “So and So” said so.
How many times have you heard someone say “You know what they say?” Then you wondered who the infamous “They” in “They say” was? “They” are “So and So!” Feel free to us them interchangeably. Notice the following example:
You know what “they” say. = You know what “So and So” says.
I challenge you not to do things because “So and So” says so, but to do things because you truly believe they are the right thing to do. Do things because it aligns your beliefs and your talents and your purpose, not a purpose “So and So” has quoted for you. I have heard a lot of people quote Einstein saying the definition of insanity is trying the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Quoting that does not make me the next Einstein, I could be using that quote over and over and expecting different results. That would then become a paradox? Oh well.
If I sang and danced like Elvis Presley or Michael Jackson, would I become the next Elvis Presley or Michael Jackson? No I would not. So walking around quoting “So and So’ will not make me the next “So and So.” I would have to come up with something new and say it enough times for it to stick. See here lies the problem. I can give you the same advice that a rich person would give you, and I can give you the same advice that “So and So” is quoted as saying, but you will always listen to the other person. I am not trying to tell you what you want to hear, I try to spread the best advice that I truly believe in; and then I will find my own voice.
So again, I ask you not to belief what “So and So” said that another “So and So” said. I challenge you to find out the truth for yourself. Now don’t get me wrong. I am not mad at the famous “So and So” who said so. I have quoted the ever famous “Them” from time to time. Here are some of my favorites: You know what “They” say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. “So and So” says that a penny saved is a penny earned. “They” say a fool and his money are soon parted. “So and So” says that fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
You see the wonderful thing about advice is that you have to be ready to hear it, or else it really does not matter. It does not matter what “They” say or what “So and So” said. You have to be ready to hear the advice that someone gives you. And if you take advice at face value, how do you know if “So and So” is being misquoted?
Now maybe one day, I will be remembered as the guy who gave the advice, “Find out the truth for your self.” Our I will be known as the guy who said “Get off the couch and chase your dreams.” Or how about align your talents with your purpose and thank God who gave you both.” Maybe one day I will be the next famous “So and So” who is forever quoted as saying more than I ever did. Or maybe my life will be defined by one thing I said, those famous last words of the late great “So and So.” So if that is my fate, let be known as the guy who said, don’t do anything because “So and So” said so.
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