tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33202794550265295702011-04-21T17:46:07.010-07:00www.deontethompson.orgDeonte Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13972433238841929851noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320279455026529570.post-89507957393603968382008-08-17T15:54:00.000-07:002008-08-17T16:07:51.613-07:00I recently read the book "Quiet Strength" by Tony Dungy. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the book. I read it in less than 3 weeks and actually gave it away for someone else to read when I finished it. Tony Dungy has an awesome story and it was very encouraging to read about how he overcame lifes challenges (i.e. tragically losing his teenaged son who committed suicide). I reccomend that you read this book. If you don't have time to read it. Here are some of the notes that I took:<br /><ul><li>Tony's slogan: "No excuses, no explanations"</li><li>Life Drags on when you're losing but it marches on when you're winning</li><li>Appreciate the joys of the moment</li><li>While dealing with anger, ask yourself "Will losing my temper make the situation better".</li><li>Develop a quiet strength</li><li>Learn the art of story-telling (Good leadership attribute)</li><li>Do the ordinary things better than everyone else</li><li>Be uncommon, Do what you do</li><li><div align="left">Talent is God given; Be Thankful</div></li><li><div align="left">Praise is man given; be humble</div></li><li><div align="left">Conceit is self given; be careful</div></li><li><div align="left">Be consistent (Mc Donalds Fries are the same everywhere)</div></li><li><div align="left">Trust your preparation</div></li><li><div align="left">Build a legacy in those places that people will never see</div></li><li><div align="left">Dont allow the pursuit of life's goals caue you to lose sight of purpose</div></li><li><div align="left">Your purpose is to glorify God</div></li><li><div align="left">Pray that people will see more of God's prescence all around them</div></li><li><div align="left">Always make family a priority</div></li><li><div align="left">Enjoy the Journey of Life</div></li><li><div align="left">You are faced with a choice everyday; be a giver or a taker</div></li></ul><p align="left">Have you read any good books lately? Let me know which books you reccomend.</p><p align="left">-Deonte</p><p align="left"></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3320279455026529570-8950795739360396838?l=deontethompson.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Deonte Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13972433238841929851noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320279455026529570.post-52399680294260383722008-06-15T10:31:00.000-07:002008-06-15T10:34:27.611-07:00I recently released my new CD entitled "Christ Life". There are 18 tracks on the albulm and I talk about relevent issues as they relate to Christianity, society, reality, etc... Personally, I think that this albulm in banging :-) Let me know whay you think.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3320279455026529570-5239968029426038372?l=deontethompson.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Deonte Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13972433238841929851noreply@blogger.com12