The true measure of success isn't winning, it's whether you won & could actually deliver.
Arlene DickinsonMy dad used to call me "yeah but" because no matter what the answer was I always wanted to explore why things were what they were and how they might be different.
Arlene DickinsonThere's a tendency to attribute magical skills and knowledge to people who've been elevated in some way - appearing on TV, or having an impressive title, or coming from a wealthy family. There's often an assumption that these people possess some rare, mysterious qualities mere mortals lack. What crap.
Arlene DickinsonI have been truly blessed with the ability to compartmentalize the many competing agendas in my mind. Because of this I can shut it off and enjoy the moment.
Arlene DickinsonI believe its a lifestyle choice and like any lifestyle choice it will be what you make of it and how fully you live and enjoy it.
Arlene DickinsonMy dream was to fall in love and be a mom. I never thought too much past those two things.
Arlene DickinsonOur kids are our future. They deserve every possible opportunity to start their day with enthusiasm, encouragement and food in their stomachs. Protecting human rights of every man, woman and child is fundamental. Kids cannot protect themselves. It's up to us to ensure they have what they need to be all they can possibly be.
Arlene DickinsonI am excited to be able to do something at this stage in my life that I feel is going to have some meaning. More helping people from a financial perspective understand their own strengths and lend a voice to things that I think are socially important.
Arlene DickinsonI believe my high school book said I was most likely to become a candlestick maker. Guessing I didn't exactly exude confidence but just goes to show you that your path is yours to choose and make the best of and not for someone else to tell you what you can or cannot be.
Arlene Dickinson