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A Very Satisfying Day

by Steven Wagenheim
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Today, I stuck to my principles. These principles probably cost me a great
deal of money, but I stuck to them.

It was a very satisfying feeling.

Sometimes you just have to say no...no matter what it costs you.

And yes, it's just my opinion on the subject.

Each one of us has to do what we feel is best for us.
  • Profile picture of the author thunderbird
    I did that recently, though I was given a lucrative offer. I'm not sure if it was principles in my case, but maybe more about less noble concerns.
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    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      For me it's not about satisfaction of staying within lines I have drawn for myself - I don't want the discomfort that comes from violating my own principles:p
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    Good for you Steven. I'd buy you a beer if I could,and if I drank!
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    well then, lets have a cyber drink!
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  • Profile picture of the author waterotter
    Thank you Steven, this speaks volumes about your ethics...we need more Warriors like you!
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  • Profile picture of the author Bill Farnham
    Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim View Post

    Today, I stuck to my principles. These principles probably cost me a great deal of money, but I stuck to them.

    It was a very satisfying feeling.
    I know what you mean, Steven. I've gone ahead and supersized my McDonalds meal dispite my wife's disapproval, too.

    I didn't drive all that way to go home hungry...

    ~Bill
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    • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
      Originally Posted by Bill Farnham View Post

      I know what you mean, Steven. I've gone ahead and supersized my McDonalds meal dispite my wife's disapproval, too.

      I didn't drive all that way to go home hungry...

      ~Bill

      Bill, why stop at a supersized Mickey D's? You should have gone for a
      Whopper meal.
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      • Profile picture of the author Bill Farnham
        Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim View Post

        Bill, why stop at a supersized Mickey D's? You should have gone for a Whopper meal.
        I LOVE Whoppers, but alas, I'm a McDonalds alumni...

        Although I do use that "You should have gone for a Whopper meal" line on my wife every now and then...:rolleyes:
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    All i can say is congrats. . .
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  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    Wow - first Steve, then Bill.........might as well set the thread on fire. I stuck to my principles today, too. I do that a lot. I get the snot kicked out of me financially etc for it sometimes but I can look in the mirror and I sleep real fine so it could suck a LOT worse. I don't think a fat wallet is any kind of substitute for restful sleep.
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  • Profile picture of the author Gary Pettit
    Well, as "opinions" go, Steve, yours is "spot on," as they say. Integrity is the most important--and most commonly shared--character trait of the truly successful.
    The difference between ethics and money is like the difference between time and money: If you have time, you can make money. But no amount a money can buy you a moment more time.
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    • Profile picture of the author Scott Myers
      Good on ya Steve!

      Enjoy the good nights sleep you'll get.
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