"It's hard to pull yourself up by your own bootstraps if you're wearing flip flops."
- Mike Spillman
How does one "pull themselves up by their own bootstraps"? The phrase comes from the act of someone using the "strap" that is located on the top of boots to help pull the boots on. Many times, when a person does this, they end up standing up as they complete the process thus, "pulling themselves up by their own bootstraps".
Of course we know that this is not what really happened. The pulling on the bootstraps is not what made the person stand up. This is part of the original idea when considering that this would be a near impossible task. The phrase then indicates that when one works and fights through tough circumstances and still is able to "stand up", they have accomplished something that is nearly impossible.
For me, it also indicates that there is work to be done and that it's time to get ready to "get after it". You don't put on flip flops to do some serious work!
So, short and to the point: Don't put on flip flops when you should be wearing boots!
Yes, there is a time and a place for flip flops and you should enjoy those times when they become available but, at the same time, if/when there is work that needs to be done, it's time to put on your boots.
Oh, and by the way, there are no "boot straps" on flip flops.
What's on YOUR feet?
Until next time, always be sure to...
"Make it an AWESOME day! (Who else is going to do it for you?)"
Mike
Mike
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