Huh? The famous writer of such books as Tropic of Cancer and Black Spring has something to say to resale shop owners, consignment shopkeepers, thrift store bosses?
Yes indeed. Henry Miller wrote his Eleven Commandments to himself, to
keep him focused on what he wanted to accomplish.
And we all need to do that, right? Remember what it is we are trying to do?
This is the one that struck home with me:
Don’t be nervous. Work calmly, joyously, recklessly on whatever is in hand.
Here’s all of them. Don’t miss his “Daily Program” on the same page, especially
Note: Allow sufficient time during daylight to make an occasional visit to museums or an occasional sketch or an occasional bike ride. Sketch in cafés and trains and streets.
Sounds like a plan to me. Do you have any quotes that keep you focused? Share them in the comments, below!
Auntie Kate The Resale Expert 
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“do not go where the path may lead…go instead where there is no path, and leave a trail…” ~ralph waldon emerson….love
Good one Jackie… although I start thinking poison ivy whenever I hear that quote! And spiderwebs and deer poop… umm, maybe I should focus on the trail-blazing part instead of the wilderness LOL
Find something to laugh about…even if it is a day filled with NTY’s and difficult people, never fails the next person through the door will make you laugh or laugh with you!
You’re right Jan… the key is to keep one’s mind open to laughter, isn’t it? Don’t be a grumpy pants just because something happened a while back. They say that actually smiling makes your outlook happier, so we need to smile even if it’s an effort some days!
Absolutely. This one keeps me positive and is sound advice for every aspect of life, not just shopkeeping. “If you can’t change the situation, change your perspective.” It will get you through the worst and most trying of times.
Heidi, changing one’s perspective is a great tactic, and one I have found good use for… over and over!