Here are some fake trailers I made for a class project last fall. Hope you like 'em.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Manifest Destiny
Dad spent the last few months writing what he likes to call "The Flippo Manifesto." Important advice for all, I believe, and so I thought I would share it with you.
1. Family Comes First. Period. People put lots of things first, but for me, family comes first and always will.
2. Trust Your Instincts. You know the difference between right and wrong. Good and Bad. You will rarely go wrong using common sense. If it’s too good to be true it usually is. Trust yourself and things will generally fall as they should.
1. Family Comes First. Period. People put lots of things first, but for me, family comes first and always will.
2. Trust Your Instincts. You know the difference between right and wrong. Good and Bad. You will rarely go wrong using common sense. If it’s too good to be true it usually is. Trust yourself and things will generally fall as they should.
3. Be the Last Man Standing. I use this to illustrate that you have to have the will to defend your family, your friends, your ideas, and your beliefs. If you know you are right, you should never back down. You will regret it if you do.
4. Know Where the Edge Is. Know where the line is and be prepared for the consequences when that line is crossed. This can be applied to every aspect of your life. Some lines have to be crossed so be prepared.
5. Never Make Idle Threats or Promises. If you say you are going to do something, do it. A threat rarely needs to be acted on twice if you follow through the first time. If you make a promise, follow through. You are only as good as your word.
6. Use Apologies Sparingly. If you say you're sorry for every mishap that happens in life it loses its true meaning. The same goes for excuses. Remember sometimes things just happen.
7 . A Job Is Just a Job. Don’t let a job define who you are. We work to provide. I’m not saying don’t put forth a great effort. But at the end of the day remember you can love a job, but it does not love you back.
8. Never Take the Credit or the Blame for Something You Did or Did Not Do. If you did something take ownership of it. The quickest way to lose respect and friends is to take what is not yours.
9. Live in the Middle. Don’t let the highs get too high or the lows get too low. Life has a way of evening out the playing field. Remember that Life takes away as much as it gives. In the end, you leave with what you brought.
10. A Salesperson/ Boss Is Not Your Friend . People have their own agendas so be careful with your time, your money, your talents. People will tell you anything if it is to their benefit. It is their business to get your “most” for their “least."
11. It Is Okay to Say No. Don’t say yes to every situation. “No, I have other plans” says it all. Everyone wants a little piece of you and it is up to you how to divide you life. You can not please everyone.
12. It Is What It Is. Some things in life are not fair. That’s life. You can deal with it or you can become bitter or angry about it. Life does not care about your feelings. You can only control a small portion of your life. Sad but true. Make the most with what you have.
13. True Love Will Share the Chair. If you’re the one that is always standing or always seated the relationship will not last. Love and respect go hand to hand. You will only be truly happy if it is a love of equals. Remember a Queen may love her subjects, but but she never offers them a seat on the throne.
14. I Got Your Back. A real friend will be there when times are good and when they are bad. A true friend is rare so hold them dear. There is an old Italian saying that goes “it is better to be defeated twice by an enemy than betrayed once by a friend."
15. Do Things For The Right Reasons. Be honest to yourself about why you are doing something. If you are only doing something for personal gain or pride understand that, in the end, you may be disappointed.
16. Never Run In Place ... Always Have Something To Look Forward To. The daily grind is called that for a reason. There is more to life than just getting up, working, and doing it all over again the next day. Life is to be enjoyed. It is a Gift.
So what do you think, Flip-philes? Is there anything you would like to add to this list?
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