Michael W.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Ducks
If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, talks like a duck and smells like a duck.
Michael W.
Consequences
You can do whatever you want to do....as long as you are willing to pay the consequenses.
Tim P.
Dress Rehearsal
This is not a dress rehearsal. Don't live as if you'll have an opportunity to do it differently or better next time.
Chris W.
Build a Better You
"...And God said to build a better world. And I asked how; the world is such a cold, dark place -- so complicated now. And I'm so small and useless, there's little I can do. And God in all His wisdom said, just build a better you."
Chris H.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Share Your Thoughts
When you show people what it is that you want, what you are willing to do to get it and share your thoughts with people believing they will understand, you will discover that you have more in common with every age group than you thought. It will open up your world.
Julie R,. advice from her father
Ask People
If you want to learn how to do something and have no money, then ask people if there is some task you can do that they will pay you for, then save up for it.
Julie R., advice from her father
Youth is No Excuse
Being young is not an excuse for not contributing, young people should never be afraid to express an opinion or to attempt to do something. There will always be people who say that you are too young to do things but the only person who can decide this is you.
Julie R., advice form her father
Monday, March 30, 2009
Dip Your Toe
You can never dip your toe in the same spot in the river - ever changing, ever evolving...be able to change with it.
Sandy K.
Revolving World
The world doesn't revolve around you, so get over yourself.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Life Decisions
Know what you believe and why you believe it. It's out of these convictions that every life decision will be made.
Chris W.
Running To or Running From
Are you running to something (your vision, passion or a goal)?
Or, are you running from something in your past (divorce, abuse, school experience, relationship, etc.?
Otis W.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Unreasonable Man
"A reasonable man adapts himself to his environment.
An unreasonable man persists in attempting to adapt his environment to suit himself.
Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man."
Clayton C., submitted this quote from George Bernard Shaw
Don't Waste Your Talent
Never let them beat it out of you.
....I was being managed by an "old-school" type who was constantly trying to change me. Another manager (later).....told me that my passion and spirit were my best assets and that allowing small-minded people to change me was a waste of my talent.
Barrie C.. advice from a manager
Glad to go to Work?
If you can't get up in the morning and look at yourself in the mirror, smile and can't say "I'm glad to be going to work today" it was time to find a new job!
Andrea T., advice from a former boss
Two Life Questions
What do you want out of life
and
how hard are you willing to work to get there.
Junaid W.
Who Gets Credit
It's amazing what you can achieve when you don't bother about who gets the credit.
Bobby J.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
The Worst That Can Happen
....what's the worst that can happen, you fail? Remember you can't fail if you don't try.
Shelley W., advice from her mother
Know What You Know
Admit to what you know, but make sure you admit and understand what you don't know.
Those that act like they know what they don't know, eventually look pretty silly.
Jim M.
A Belt and Suspenders
Never trust a man wearing a belt and suspenders. He doesn't even trust himself.
Shaun F.
Listen Well
Listen well, but chart your own path. At the end of the day, only (1) person has to live with the decisions you make (yourself).
Shaun F.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Alone
Alone, you have no choice but to make friends with yourself....
William Falk, editor The Week magazine
Monday, March 23, 2009
Living Life Correctly
Living life correctly and in the fullest form possible comes down to one thing...Respect.
Be respectful. Act respectful. Earn respect.
Chris F., advice from his father
Never a Lair
Whether you think you can, or you can't, YOU"RE RIGHT!
Your mind will NEVER make you a LIAR!
Jack S.
Slow Down & Think
Turn off the cell phone and the iPod; shut down the computer. Find a quiet spot, sit alone and think or simply observe without judging what is going on around you. Let your brain go where it wants. Do this for 10 minutes every day.
Chris W.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
No Put Downs
Don't let others put you down or stop you from pursuing your dreams. .....If you put your mind to it and work hard dreams do come true.
Camile G.
Working Smart
"Life is not fair...but working smart can make it feel like it is!
Be a Team Player and remember there IS a ME in those words....count your blessings and say AMEN!"
Margee G.
Seven Jobs
..."Welcome to job number one (of seven statistically)... you don't have to love it, you just have to learn as much as you can with each step ..."
Gregg M., advice from his first boss
Baseball and Sales
...baseball (is a) great way to understanding sales. (In baseball) you do well 30% of the time getting a hit and 70% you get an out.
In sales, you have to have that same mentality, that you Will get nos many more times tan yes. ....you always work to improve your average!
Michael B.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Intuition
When your reason says one thing but your intuition says another, trust your intuition.
Thomas S.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Accept Change
You can never dip your toe in the same spot in the river. - ever changing, ever evolving...be able to change with it.
Sandy K.
Treasure Chest
Life is like a treasure chest. You can take anything out, but be prepared to pay the price.
Sandy K.
Look Inside
Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart.
Who looks outside, dreams.
Who looks outside, dreams.
Who looks inside, awakens.
Quote from Carl Jung, psychologist
Listening
There are two types of listeners. One listens to learn.
The other listens for an opening so they can express their views on the subject. Which one are you? In you thirst to show how smart you are, could you be loosing important opportunities to learn something new?
Jessica S.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Ask for Help
As strange as this may sound, sometimes that hardest thing for someone to do is ask for help. The best advice I have ever received was: Do not be afraid to ask for help when needed, and you'll be amazed by what you can accomplish.
Hoshua B.
You're #1
You are the most important person in this world and the world revolves around you.
BUT, the person next also thinks so.
Shakuntala A.
Learn to Respect
Learn to respect existence. Every day, irrespective of any wrong situation happening, learn to sport a smile, consciously. It slowly emerges as a practice.
Shakuntala A.
15 Minutes per Night
Think 15 minutes every night on any subject. And conclude that thought process.
Shakuntala A.
Can't Control
"I don't worry about what I can't control."
Art M., a quote from Miami Dolphins Coach Don Shula after a poorly officiated game
Take a Detour
For every failure, there's an alternative course of action. You just have to find it. When you come to a roadblock, take a detour.
Surekha S.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Win and Loss
It is important to learn how to win and loss, and you should learn how to play by the rules.
Elizabeth R.
Stick To It
Once you make a commitment, don't waste time 2nd guessing yourself and looking for rationalizations why you should have done something else - stick to it!
Kyle R.
Two Things I Know
I have been a man of the cloth for over 40 years and in all that time I have learned two things - there is a G-d and I'm not him.
Stewart R,
Enjoying Your Work
Irrespective of the level you have reached, if you are not enjoying your work, start looking for something else.
Allan G.
Look for Something Else
Irrespective of the level you have reached, if you are not enjoying your work, start looking for something else
Allan G.
Finding Out About a Job
If you want to know what a job or an industry is like, talk to people who are in it. You'll get better knowledge, understanding and guidance than you could get anywhere else and make invaluable contacts for whatever you do.
Brendon R.
Don't Wait
"Don't wait, the time will never be just right" quote from Napoleon Hill
Don't be afraid to make mistakes, and don't wait to act until you have all the information you think you need...
Don't be afraid to make mistakes, and don't wait to act until you have all the information you think you need...
Kenn M.
Easier to Remember
"Always tell the truth. It is easiest to remember." --Becky Phillips
If you earn the trust of others, you definitely have a competitive advantage and you can sleep at night!
If you earn the trust of others, you definitely have a competitive advantage and you can sleep at night!
Tracy P.
Encouraging and Motivating Others
Treat others the way that you would want to be treated. Manage as you would want to be managed, encourage/motivate others as you would want to be encouraged/motivate, help your team as you would want to be helped.
Josha S.
Quote from Peter Drucker
“The best way to predict the future - is to create it!”
I use this concept constantly to motivate myself & (hopefully) those I work with.
Isabell M., a quote from Peter Drucker
Mark Train is Right
"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest" - Mark Twain. It's true and he was right.
Cliff W.
Competitive Advantage
Sit down and make a list of:
a) Things you are passionate about; AND
b) Things you are really good at, and believe you will have a competitive advantage in the marketplace
Once you find something that truly belongs on both lists - pursue that. You will be happy and the money will come.
a) Things you are passionate about; AND
b) Things you are really good at, and believe you will have a competitive advantage in the marketplace
Once you find something that truly belongs on both lists - pursue that. You will be happy and the money will come.
Worry
Worry about the things within your immediate control, and not the things you cannot control.
David F.
Attitude and Approach
What matters in the long run is our attitude and approach. These are the door-openers to opportunities and success.
Vartika A.
Staying Employable
Regardless of your age, education will be the one thing that will keep you employed and employable, even if you work for yourself.
Ken K.
Something New Every Day
We need to learn something new each day, keep ourselves updated in our own sphere and constantly work towards making our relationships stronger.
Vartika A.
Judgment
Judge not or you will be judged. What matters in the long run is our attitude and approach. These are the door-openers to opportunities and success.
Vartika A.
Extra 15 Minutes
Show up at work at least 15 minutes early, stay 15 minutes after you are required to work, work your tail off, be a company man and if you are of average intelligence, I guarantee you will get ahead in business and be promoted!
Norm Y.
Meaningless Actiovities
Don't waste time on meaningless activities that do not take you towards your goals.
Phil P.
Pain in the Butt
Be kind to everyone. Todays pain-in-the-butt will be tomorrows biggest customer.
Phil P.
Phil P.
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