Comments on: Do Something Awesome

By: Larisa

Larisa — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:10:01 +0000

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and life experiences. From the few writings that I’ve read by you, I have been deeply encouraged. You have even encouraged me to continue writing on a blog I recently started.

Thanks again and keep up the good work.

God bless you

By: Karianne

Karianne — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:04:38 +0000

I am now a fan of Kevin after that comment! I can see why he is such a great friend Jason. By the way, you are an awesome photographer Kevin.

By: Kevin Schultz

Kevin Schultz — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:24:34 +0000

Well, that was…awesome! My favorite part was your mention of all the 'dumb' things you've done (kudos to steveweaver and his comment too…made me smile). Do as many stupid things as you can. I'd MUCH rather hear about your hundred different failures than your success story. Hearing about your failures inspires me more than your success. Get your first big failure out of the way and you will realize that failing your goals is AWESOME (right Steve?). Laugh out loud at how dumb you are. You'll wonder what you were so afraid of the whole time. Keep it up J…you're freakin' awesome. And thanks for making me famous. Your #1 fan.

By: Jason D Barr

Jason D Barr — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:54:31 +0000

Thanks, Dave. I appreciate the support, and glad to hear you have time to read blogs now, instead of textbooks.

The point you make about our tendency to focus on the negative is very valid. There are a lot of things in my life that weren't dumb, it's just that the bad decisions are so much easier to remember. I think it's a point of human nature that needs to be overcome. We should take as many "best practices" away from our experiences as not. Thanks for commenting.

By: steveweaver

steveweaver — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:55:29 +0000

I've probably made more bad decisions than any 5 of your readers put together. The funny thing is that I remember the fun parts as well as the consequences. I even make sure to put a page about me on my website/blog that discusses both my time in prison and the great things I experienced.

By: David Naber

David Naber — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:18:16 +0000

Jason,

Thanks for the commitment to this blog. I have to admit this is the first blog that I have read from top to bottom. Keep it up. I would also like to add that in my opinion and from my experiences, if we really take a look into our own lives, we will also experience certain situations and decision that we have already had to go through in the past. They may be in a different context, but those experiences are there. However, most of the time we end up recounting the negative experiences in an attempt not to make the same mistake twice. I think it is equally important to reflect on the "awesome" decisions and choices that have created peaks in our journey in order to continue that same momentum. I am as guilty as anybody with this. However, I am trying to learn from my good decisions as much as from my bad ones.

Anyway… Penny for my thoughts.

David

By: Jason D Barr

Jason D Barr — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:01:15 +0000

Awesome. Thanks, Viewtiful_justin! Who else?

By: Viewtiful_justin

Viewtiful_justin — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:32:38 +0000

I tell my story every day on my blog. And I've dedicated myself to mentoring anyone who thinks they can learn from my story. I'm an open book and a willing guide.