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quotes of my own

A while back I blogged about some quotes I read off the wall at Jimmy Johns. I saw another list on their wall the other day. They all started with I believe….They were good but I decided to list a few of my own. Most of them are mine but I’m sure a few are ones I heard and just can’t remember before.
I believe starting to smoke is the single worst decision someone can make.
I believe in enjoying simple pleasures like watching football and playing my PS2 at the same time on my big screen TV.
I believe you can be a Democrat and a Christian.
I believe the significance of Jesus lies as much in his life as in his death.
I believe the best way to address the national healthcare crisis is for everyone to take responsibility for their own health. Each individual should stop smoking, exercise, and eat a healthy diet. This would help prevent heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and other problems; saving our society millions.
I believe I need to start working out again.
I believe it was perfectly fine for Han Solo to fire first at Greedo.
I believe someday being a father will be the most challenging and rewarding thing I ever do.
I believe Sarah will be an amazing mother which will make my job easier.
I believe too many people blame the circumstances of their upbringing for not reaching their full potential.
I believe that not every priesthood member is called to preach on Sundays.
I believe the last words of a dying church are either “we’ve always done it this way” or “we’ve never done it that way.”
I believe that with adult decisions come adult consequences. ( I tell my teen-aged patients this when they don’t want to get a PAP smear after choosing to be sexually active but it applies to other areas of life too)
I believe that friends can impact our life as much as our family can.

September 30, 2006 - Posted by jedidoctor | just for fun | | 6 Comments

6 Comments »

  1. I believe…

    …this was a very good post.

    Comment by Shane | September 30, 2006

  2. I believe…
    you should frame this and have it hanging in your home or office. It so aptly reflects your depth, wit, and humor.

    It makes me love you more and wish we lived closer than 10 hours.

    See you in six weeks.

    Comment by Julie | October 2, 2006

  3. I believe…
    I agree with Shane and Julie. These are great, and so truly you.

    So totally you. One minute you’re serious, the next you throw in a humorous line that can throw many people off until they get to know that’s just the way you are.

    I LOVE IT! Great post!

    Comment by Sarah | October 2, 2006

  4. I really like this idea of the “I believe…” statements. I may do mine on my blog. But don’t worry, I will give you full credit and link it to your site as my inspiration! Well done twin!

    Comment by Alli | October 4, 2006

  5. i like it. good idea. probably gonna do a post like this myself. and rich, what days are you going to be out in vegas? i’m gonna be hanging out at the mandalay bay the 12th-15th.

    Comment by jake | October 11, 2006

  6. jake, I’ll be there at the Bellagio 16-19th, I actually get in late on the 15th. Unfortunately, it looks like we’ll just miss each other. have fun anyways Vegas Baby!

    Comment by Rich | October 12, 2006


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