No Lectures - Great Advice

Go Fishing

2010-06-24T06:47:00.001-05:00

.....go fishing where the fish are.......

Alan M.

Battles Picking

2010-06-24T06:29:00.000-05:00

Pick your battles and pick them wisely. You cannot fight over every issue.

Larry M.

Unconditional Greatness

2010-06-24T06:25:00.001-05:00

Words expressing unconditional greatness inspire accomplishments

Marcy R.

Bigger Dreams

2010-06-24T06:19:00.003-05:00

....dream bigger, and to get as much support as possible to make those dreams a reality. Sometimes that means friends and family, sometimes professoinal services. sometimes a great staff.

Ruth S.

Down on Negativity

2010-06-24T06:11:00.001-05:00

....look for the good in situations as well as in people.... instead of getting mired in any negativity.

Jenny B., advice from his father

Questions

2010-06-23T06:32:00.003-05:00

Ask more questions.....

Mark S.

Hide Your Good Deeds

2010-06-04T13:40:00.000-05:00

If you want to ....and live a great life, look for something every day you can do for someone else, do it...and don't get found out.

Bill C.

Toastmasters

2010-06-04T13:38:00.000-05:00

...join Toastmasters International to improve your communication and leadership skills.

Kin T-F., advice from Mom

Put Yourself Out

2010-06-04T13:35:00.000-05:00

If you want to succeed, you have to put yourself out there.

Frank I., learned at a party

Your Own Yardstick

2010-06-04T13:31:00.002-05:00

"Be Yourself"

....having conviction, accepting your limitations and building upon your strengths... meant looking to myself for leadership, and measuring my life by my own yardstick, not what I think other people would do or think.

Axle D.

Comfort Zone

2010-06-04T13:25:00.001-05:00

Personal growth is more likely to be realized when you're not afraid to get outside your "comfort zone."

Todd W., advice from a high school choral teacher

Removing Doubt

2010-05-11T11:05:00.000-05:00

"Tis better to remain silent and thought a fool than to speak up and remove all doubt."

Jimmy J., submitted this quote from Abraham Lincoln

Can I vs. I Can

2010-05-11T11:02:00.000-05:00

Never say "can I"...always say "I can".

Be strong physically ,mentally, intellectually,morally and spiritually.

Kanti V.

Staying Out of Jail

2010-05-11T10:59:00.000-05:00

Before doing any thing risky... think risk benefit and opportunity cost. It will keep you out of jail and bad investments.

Mark M.

Bridges

2010-05-11T10:56:00.002-05:00

DON'T BURN ANY BRIDGES.....

Joe D., advice from his brother

Thanks Mother

2010-05-11T10:53:00.000-05:00

Be yourself, believe in yourself, and pick up after yourself.

Cliff L., advice from his mother

Not As You Would Like

2010-05-11T10:46:00.001-05:00

..."to treat people as they are not as you would like them to be."

Bob H-S, advise from a manager

Abuse

2010-04-30T13:36:00.001-05:00

You don't have to put up with anyone's abuse.

Terri S.

Poor Advice

2010-04-30T13:34:00.000-05:00

Never take advice from anyone more messed up than you are.

Mathew M.

Worst Case

2010-04-30T13:32:00.000-05:00

Always look at the worst case scenario, by doing so you will realise that things aren’t as bad – so start taking risks!

Sukiena H.

Hard Work

2010-04-30T13:31:00.001-05:00

A farmers best fertilizer is his own footsteps.

Phil B.

Talking on the Phone

2010-04-30T13:05:00.000-05:00

Always smile when your talking on the phone. ...(people) WILL see it.

Jason E.

Do More

2010-04-30T13:03:00.000-05:00

Do more, talk less.

Mark L.

You!

2010-04-08T16:06:00.000-05:00

There is only one person responsible for you. You!

Tova G., advice from an aunt

Up

2010-04-08T16:05:00.001-05:00

- Get Up
- Show Up
- Follow Up

Adam B.

It's a Decision

2010-04-08T16:04:00.001-05:00

You decide whether you will succeed or fail - make a decision!

hris N

R.E.A.P

2010-04-08T16:02:00.001-05:00

RESPECT everyone
EFFORT is the bridge between mediocrity and masterful accomplishments.
ATTITUDE is everything .... leap out of bed with excited anticipation for the day.
PASSION ... put everything you have into all that you do.

That's the acronym for REAP !!!

Sue S.

T-Shirt Masseage

2010-04-08T15:59:00.000-05:00

Off your A$$ and out on the market.

Tommy W., advice from a mentor

Three Thoughts

2010-04-08T15:56:00.001-05:00

1) Enjoy what you do

2) The positive people are the ones having the fun

3) If you don't give, do really think you will get anything back?

Gary W.

Know Your Place

2010-04-08T15:53:00.001-05:00

If it doesn't affect you, don't get involved....Makes life much easier.

Sue W.

Others 1st

2010-04-08T15:51:00.001-05:00

Seek wisdom,
Humble yourself daily,
Be willing to serve others.

Ron D.

Needs

2010-04-08T15:49:00.000-05:00

Everyone always knows what he/she wants but are ignorant about what the other person wants.

Dr.Chandrakiran S.

Hot Iron

2010-04-08T15:41:00.001-05:00

Strike while the iron is hot!

Bo VD

The Power of Hope

2010-03-19T13:43:00.001-05:00

As long as you have HOPE you are always in MOTION towards SUCCESS:

Marcy R.

Growing Great

2010-03-19T13:27:00.001-05:00

No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated and disciplined.

Edie K., submitted this quote from Harry E. Fosdick

Never, Never and No

2010-03-19T13:23:00.001-05:00

....to be successful, follow three rules

1. Never whine
2. Never Bitch
3. No Excuses.

Carl Hansen, advice from Basketball Coach John Wooden's father

A Good Goal

2010-03-19T13:21:00.001-05:00

A good goal should scare you a little and excite you a lot:

Marcy R., quote from Vitale

Speak Loud

2010-03-19T13:18:00.000-05:00

ACTION....Speaks Louder than Words.

Felipe M.

People Don't

2010-03-19T13:16:00.000-05:00

Always be a leader, people don't follow followers, be yourself and choose a good attitude every day.

Dave C.

Assume

2010-03-19T13:13:00.001-05:00

Never ASSUME anything because it makes an ASS out of U and ME.....

Michele.R.

Buy - Manage - Sell

2010-03-19T13:05:00.000-05:00

Buy Fearlessly, Manage Compasionately, Sell Aggressively!

David C.

Dad's Life Hints

2010-03-19T13:03:00.000-05:00

Always be honest and genuine: Don't ever take credit for someone else's work, and always give credit to others. It's ok to say you don't know something. Lying or deceiving will always come back to hurt you.

Lisa P, advice from her Dad

Hunting

2010-03-19T12:59:00.000-05:00

In sales .... "you hunt where the ducks are." -

Robert H., submitted this quote from Doris Zellerbach

Work - Play

2010-03-19T12:57:00.002-05:00

Work while you work, play while you play.

Bill M., advice from his Dad

Removing All Doubt

2010-03-19T12:55:00.001-05:00

Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt. -

Robin G., submitted this quote from Abraham Lincoln

Proper Engagement

2010-03-19T12:52:00.000-05:00

Always engage brain before putting mouth in gear!

Tim M., advice from his father

Surround Yourself

2010-03-10T15:39:00.002-06:00

... "always remember your boss speaks for the company, so very very seldomly will they offer you more money to do the same job... so if you want it, and feel you deserve it, you must demand it!"

Carey S., advice from her boss

You'll Be the Expert

2010-03-09T06:08:00.000-06:00

Choose a career on the upside of a trend/new technology. That way, by the time everyone is on the train, you'll be the expert.

Sherrie W.

Risk - Benefit

2010-03-08T16:07:00.001-06:00

Before doing anything risky, thing of the risk, benefit and opportunity cost. It will keep you out of jail and bad investments.

Mark M.

Stop Talking

2010-03-08T16:05:00.000-06:00

If you have nothing good to say, remain silent.

Farzad W.

2nd Guessing

2010-03-08T15:55:00.002-06:00

(Don't) second guess things you've done in the past. You did the things you did, because that's how you felt at the time.

Samantha N.

Add Value

2010-03-03T09:14:00.000-06:00

Become a resource.

Jim J.

The Power of Afraid

2010-03-03T09:11:00.000-06:00

Do what you are most afraid to do.

Phillip T.

The Best Teacher

2010-03-03T09:07:00.000-06:00

The best teacher is a need to know.

Harvey M.

Shut Up

2010-03-03T08:37:00.002-06:00

Shut up and Listen

Jenny B.

Everyone is a Teacher

2010-03-01T18:57:00.000-06:00

Everyone you encounter has something to teach you. EVERYONE.

Jeanne B., advice from her grandfather

Align Yourself

2010-03-01T08:48:00.002-06:00

Align yourself with people you respect, trust and like.

Allyson Z.

Which is Bigger

2010-02-19T11:13:00.000-06:00

"Your DREAM has to be bigger than your worst FEAR."

Chandramoorthy T., advice from a mentor

Rise Above

2010-02-19T11:09:00.000-06:00

Rise above it; play your own game" when it came to achievement.

Steven J., advice from his father

Firm Handshake

2010-02-19T11:03:00.000-06:00

To shake hands firmly. It's often the first thing someone will learn about you and you should make it a good one.

Brian B., advice from his father

Whatever

2010-02-16T06:39:00.000-06:00

Whatever you do it should be good for you and others & do it confidently-otherwise you have to pay for your deeds.

Anjana P., advice from Mom

The Jungle

2010-02-16T06:34:00.001-06:00

It's a jungle out there. Stand up for your rights and don't let somebody abuse you.

Shendrel K., advice from a boss

The Battle is Over

2010-02-12T06:35:00.003-06:00

...as soon as you say or think "I can't" or "It can't be done . . " the battle is over.

Richard W.

Chraacter

2010-01-27T07:04:00.002-06:00

"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." Abe Lincoln

The Optimist Creed

2010-01-19T05:49:00.001-06:00

Promise Yourself
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.

To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.

To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.

To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.

To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.

To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.

To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.

To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.

To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.

To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

(from the Optimist International organization)

Questions

2010-01-12T06:55:00.001-06:00

Ask yourself smart questions!

Eric S.

Delegation

2010-01-12T06:52:00.000-06:00

Delegation does not mean the same things as abdication.

Kari B.

Tomorrow

2010-01-12T06:48:00.001-06:00

Better for a great day tomorrow, today.

John B.

Unexpected Places

2010-01-07T16:13:00.000-06:00

Listen carefully and add to your information base. New ideas come from unexpected places.

Celia D.

Slow down Your Decision Making

2010-01-07T16:11:00.001-06:00

Don't be in a hurry to make a decision just because you want to check it off your to-do list. Every decision has a right time to be made.

Steve H.

Moderation

2010-01-04T09:56:00.001-06:00

Everything in moderation...

Jason M.

Limitations of the Mind

2010-01-04T09:52:00.000-06:00

Overcome the limitations your own mind places on obstacles, and you will never find yourself in a situation you cannot overcome.

Matthew N.

Poor Trade

2009-12-27T15:03:00.001-06:00

Never trade luck for skill.

Dwayne W.

Your 5 Closest Friends

2009-12-19T13:41:00.001-06:00

You will go as high as your five closest friends. Pickom a friendyour friends wisely.

Phil M., advice from a friend

2 Words

2009-12-17T11:22:00.001-06:00

Get Results!

Amanda J., advice from a boss

Courage and Love

2009-12-07T10:03:00.001-06:00

Find what you love AND have the courage to do it.

John B.

Everyone Else

2009-12-07T07:30:00.001-06:00

Be yourself...Everyone else is taken.

Janna A.

Your Integrity

2009-12-04T12:26:00.000-06:00

Only you can take away your integrity.

Dave L.

Patience

2009-12-02T06:07:00.000-06:00

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Practice Well

2009-11-28T06:11:00.001-06:00

You play as you practice.

Jennifer J., advice from a coach that works well in life also

Scary Words

2009-11-24T10:24:00.002-06:00

YES - I Will - I Can

The five scariest words in the English language because once said, you have made a commitment.

John B., from the Goal Setting for Students book

Effectiveness

2009-11-23T13:36:00.001-06:00

Efficiency is not always effectiveness.

Dick W.

Truth

2009-11-23T13:31:00.003-06:00

In the province of the mind,
what one believes to be true
is either true or becomes true.

Mukesh A.

Do It First

2009-11-17T10:02:00.000-06:00

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
- only do it first.

Peter C.

Serentity Pledge

2009-11-17T09:52:00.001-06:00

God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change;
Courage to change the things I can;
And the wisdom to know the difference.

Submitted by Mel K.

Your Best Asset

2009-11-12T19:14:00.000-06:00

Your reputation is your best asset in tough times.

Laura B.

Your Resume

2009-11-12T07:36:00.000-06:00

Before you write your resume, spend time considering your career and life goals. Decide what makes your personal brand compelling to the people who will hire you and work with you.

Nance R.

Endless Possibilities

2009-11-12T07:35:00.001-06:00

The world is filled with endless possibilities. You will never know what you would like to do without trying.

Ann M., advice from her Mother

Assume

2009-11-12T07:33:00.001-06:00

Never ASSUME....I think you all know the answer why?

Kari C.

All Living Things

2009-11-12T07:31:00.001-06:00

Be kind to all living things and a friend to many, but mostly be a friend to yourself -don't take to heart hurtful comments or give in to negative peer pressure. After all-you will be living with yourself for a very long time!

Nicole D.

Good Manners

2009-11-12T07:28:00.001-06:00

Good manners are the lubricant that can make an awkward situation go smoother.

Learn them if you need them, use them if you got them and never forget them once you have them.

Nicole D.

Smart People

2009-11-12T07:21:00.001-06:00

Never stop learning. Find the smartest people to hang around, and find out what you can learn from them!

Kathy W.

Fail

2009-11-12T07:20:00.001-06:00

Fail forward faster...

Gary W.

Surround Yourself

2009-11-12T07:16:00.001-06:00

Surround yourself with good honest and trustworthy people and your life will be easier.

Michael B., advice from her father

The Situation

2009-11-12T07:14:00.001-06:00

You can't always control the situation, however, you can always control your reaction to the situation.

Debra W.

1/2 Effort = No Effort

2009-11-11T16:25:00.000-06:00

No matter what job you are doing you must do it to your best ability. Never give something half of your effort.

Terry R.

Battle Scars

2009-11-11T16:18:00.000-06:00

Pick your battles and pick them wisely. You cannot fight over every issue.

Larry M.

Hope - Motion - Success

2009-11-11T16:15:00.000-06:00

As long as you have HOPE you are always in MOTION towards SUCCESS.

Marcy R.

Scare You And Excite You

2009-11-11T16:12:00.000-06:00

A good goal should scare you a little and excite you a lot.

Marcy R., submitted this quote from Vitale

Think About This One

2009-11-11T16:09:00.001-06:00

Words expressing unconditional greatness inspire accomplishments.

Marcy R.