electraRICK,

Don't forget that LUCK in being a citizen of the USA (or one of the few nations that doesnt crush you under it's fist) is what makes your hard work and it's resulting success possible...

If you lived in one of the communist countries you can work 120 hrs a week and still have nothing. The rest of the world is by and large mired in dictatorial or communist governments that crush any and all efforts at getting ahead.

We must all be thankful for our blessings and yes hard work sure helps get you where you want to go!

 

TXharleyguy,

"No argument. But consider yourself lucky/fortunate to be ABLE to work your azz off."

That's what I was trying to say!

 

Today I feel extra specially lucky. It was 70 degrees today. I have felt lucky driving to work the last couple of weeks even though when I left the house most days it has been 38 degrees. Now with warm weather today and expected the next few days I feel like I have been blessed.

 

[sm=americanasmiley.gif][sm=biker2.gif][sm=exactly.gif]Speachless , But quite proud, Lets not forget the VETS that help keep it this way!!!

 

YOU GOT THAT RIGHT! God Bless those men and women in uniform; past, present, and future.

 

Remember Marco !

 

I'll give you this - Your tenancity- as it relates to said 'cause' -is to be applauded.

 

If my Lotto numbers hit tonight,, its then , that I shall consider myself lucky!!! lol

 

My .04 worth. I have already given .02 in this thread, but thought I would post another .02 cents worth.This is an unpopular opinion in our world today, but I do not always yield tothe masses, so here goes.

I do not believe in luck. "Success is where opportunity meets preparation." AND; We can not think that we control every thing about our lives, by doing so is fooling ourselves that we are a god. We do not decidewhat nation and parentsweare bornof orwhen our death will occur. We do not orchestrate all circumstances that affect our lives any more than we can control our birth place, the time of our death, or the actions of the shooter at Virginia Tech. (No God did not cause that; He allowed it, becausewe have our own free will to make our decisions, just as we decide to work hard.)Our only control is to prepare ourselves as best we can so that when and if the opportunity presents itself we can grasp it. We prepare ourselves through the hard work, and only the hard work mentioned above. Only God allows us the health to prepare and the opportunities to present themselves so that we may grasp them. Only throughGod's graceallowing us to be born with our mental faculties, our hearts to beat, air to breathe, and circumstances presenting themselves do we become "successful". I am not going to fool myself that I am what I am today only because of me. I owe it to the creator of the universe and creator of all mankind.I also owe it to the fine men and women who have served this great country in the military.I also owe itmy parents and all acquaintenances that have shaped me in to the person I am today.So, I will repeat myself. ITHANK GOD THAT IWAS BORN AN AMERICAN AND HE HAS BLESSED ME FINANCIALLY AND HEALTH WISE TO BE ABLE TO RIDE A HARLEY DAVIDSON.

If any one is offended by this thread, I doNOT apologize. I sympathize with you.

 

Well said Widelid95th!
Phil