Chris Rathje

Brain Poppings from the Pixar Movie Cars

The movie Cars teaches many great lessons including the title of this piece.

Here are some of my thoughts:

Teamwork is extremely important.  Always try to make your team better.

Sometimes you need to rest.

You never know when your enviroment is going to change.

Be open to new skills a.k.a. parts.

Make sure to fix the road, not just finish the job.

It’s way more important to know the road then to just go fast

Realize rusty cars can be cool too.

Rise the bar and the right people will match it.

Change your life if you never feel happy.  You don’t always have to explain it in words.  If the scenery calls you, stay.

Speed isn’t everything.  “People didn’t drive on the road to make good time.  They drove on the road to have a good time.”

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Chris

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I am launching a new page on the website called Rathje’s World.   I will be consistently adding links to media I think the world needs to see.
My first link is to an amazing website called freerice.com
The link is http://freerice.com/index.php
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Logic says that zero is nothing, but it also has the power to bring about anything.
If we accept nothing. Nothing happens.
This is shown in math:
Anything X 0 = 0
If we decide to overcome the fear of nothing the possibilities are endless.
This is also shown in math:
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This is mathematical proof [...]

The power of language is very real. Words are the building blocks of our thoughts. Our thoughts shape our lives.
For the best results in our lives we MUST use POSITIVE language.
Tell people EXACTLY what you want and that becomes the focus!

“Don’t Burn Yourself”
Injuries are the focus

“Stay Safe”
Safety is the focus

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Chris
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“How can someone with a physical disability possibly compete in a physical [...]

My wonderful friend Linda taught me that every possible emotion in the human experience boils down to either love or fear.
At first I didn’t understand this. It took me weeks of introspection to realize that this is true.
There are no words I can type in this moment, which will make anyone understand this if they [...]

One of the funniest things I have seen in a long time!  It’s funny because I understand the D2 references so well.  Find what makes you happy and rock out no matter what.  Keep doing your thing Jimmy!
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Chris
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