Did you know that Stickies came to be by accident? A chemist at 3M Corporation was attempting to develop a new adhesive and came up with something that would stick a little bit, but could be easily removed once attached. He initially thought of this as worthless, until someone realized it might be useful. Thus, the post-it note was developed and marketed, resulting in a multi-million, perhaps billion dollar profit maker for 3M.
Attached to the pegboard, above my work bench in the garage, I have no less than 31 little reminders to myself. Some are not legitimate sticky notes, but attached with scotch tape. I have found that sticky notes only have a life span of about 2 years, and eventually need to be reinforced with tape, if you want them to remain in place for 15 or more years, as many of mine have.
There is a lot of useful information in that small space including phone numbers, PIN numbers, Dr appt. dates and times, golf tips, business cards, etc. But my favorites are the quips, proverbs, adages and little items that I thought were interesting at the time I attached them.
One of them, that I unfortunately only came across a couple years ago, is this one. Today is my 65th birthday, and I'm just now beginning to understand how true this is.
An Olde Scottish Saying
You'd nae worry so much what others think of you,
if you realized how seldom they do.
We think of you! But I like the idea - I've tried to tell myself not to worry so much because no body thinks about me (with my faults and weaknesses and occasional strengths) as much as I do. But easier said than done.
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