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#101 Of 365 Forward Steps Notes

Wisdom On The Web
We all have people in our lives that act as cheerleaders and who are great for our self esteem. We also often have people around us who bring us down. It’s important to be aware of these people, places, and situations that will bring you down. Recover and rebuild your self esteem and courage. (Link is below) https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/self-esteem-courage/

Life Power Tip
Do you put the ceiling on what you can achieve? Raise the bar a little and take an action toward an expanded goal. Break through the self-limiting beliefs with an action that is a stretch for you. Not so huge a stretch that it stops you dead in your tracks with fear. Just enough to get you excited again and in action toward what you truly want for your life.

Action
Go to a park with a friend, and fly your homemade kites, or paper planes.

Challenge
Eliminate worry and replace it with affirmative action.

Quote
I do not want to die, until I have faithfully made the most of my talent and cultivated the seed that was placed in me until the last small twig has grown. -Kathe Kollwitz

Clearing
Create a weekly menu plan for organizing your projects.

Question
How do you respond to change? Could you improve that?

Affirmation
I choose to feel that I am a winner.

Uplifting Extra
You’ll love this profoundly simple, yet powerful message about the power of no. Why not do something entirely different this year? This amazing video presents fifteen simple, effective and empowering strategies (personal and professional) that you can use to get results, immediately! Alongside the ideas on this page, you’ll also find a Cost of Yes Calculator that shows how quickly small decisions accumulate over a year. Learn to use the power of no for a better year ahead. (Link is below) https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/power-of-no/

Enjoy today’s video too! https://youtu.be/JypPp1L6zdw

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I had already sent these one a day for 12 months though to 9 May 2026. Then started anew on 10 May 2026.

GM

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Lovely sky after a rainy morning. It's 6:45pm and you can see the moon in one of these images, if you look closely. 🧡

#100 Of 365 Forward Steps Notes

Wisdom On The Web
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse is one of those books that steals your heart as you slowly flip through its gorgeous pages. Enjoy this wonderful & heartwarming picture book, with incredible & uplifting messages! It’s not like the usual picture book & every page gives a sense of peace & serenity. (Link is below) https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/boy-mole-fox-and-horse/

Life Power Tip
Do you know yourself? Find out the things you really enjoy. How do you know what you are working towards when you do not know what you love? If you wanted to start your own business, what would you be doing so that you get lost in time and are fully engrossed in something you adore? Find out about your personal passions and create them as a hobby or personal business.

Action
Go to a free summer concert, or any free event you would like to attend.

Challenge
Eat more fruit and vegetables.

Quote
I couldn’t wait for success, so I went ahead without it. -Jonathon Winters

Clearing
Create a wall of diplomas, certificates, and recognition of achievements.

Question
How do you recognize the ways that you have personally grown?

Affirmation
I choose to win and help others win.

Uplifting Extra
What I love most about these positive messages is that they’re a super personal development gift. You can gift these to yourself and your own household as well as to your friends. I have often sent these as gifts and it feels just like I’ve sent them a really personal gift that I handcrafted myself. They’re always loved. The library of positive messages has more than 500 messages in several different categories for you to easily choose from. These messages alone will be enough to send a smile to the recipient each day or anytime they need a smile. (Link is below) https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/positive-messages/

Enjoy today’s video too! https://youtu.be/WRY0cPwcs1A

To see all Forward Steps Notes to date, just search my posts using "Of 365 Forward Steps Notes”.

I had already sent these one a day for 12 months though to 9 May 2026. Then started anew on 10 May 2026.

GM
I’m not sure I agree wholeheartedly with today’s quote.
That may work in chess and it’s fine to look for the better one, yet if you wait too long you may miss out on any good move at all.
I decided to check AI’s take on this and here’s its expanded description:

The famous advice "When you see a good move, look for a better one" is attributed to the second World Chess Champion, Emanuel Lasker. It warns players against impulse and settling for the first acceptable option they spot on the board.
Why This Advice Matters
Avoids tunnel vision: Finding one decent move stops your search, making you miss hidden tactics.
Combats impatience: Pausing forces discipline, especially in critical game moments.
Deepens calculation: Comparing multiple candidate choices improves overall board vision.
Modern Context and Chess
While valuable, applying this maxim requires good time management. Spending too long hunting for perfection in fast modern games can lead to time trouble, meaning the "best" move must be balanced against the clock.