Too Busy Saying No

Don't be so busy saying what you won't do that 

you don't have time to do things you say you will do.

Miranda B., advice from her grandfather

But I Want To

Do what you haved to do BEFORE you do what you want to do.

Kyle D., advice from his grandfather

Create the Future

“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

 

Trust Your Boss

If you can't trust the people you are working with, urgently start looking for something else. 

Allan G. 

Ownership

Own your space.  Whether it is school, work sports, relationships, etc. - take ownership of it you want a bright future.

Erin B., advice from her mother

Anger Management

If you don’t control your anger, it will control you. 

Marie D.

Did You Make a Difference Today?

At the end of the day you feel as though you accomplished something,  then you made a difference. If you NEVER feel this way then you are ultimately wasting not only your time but the time of those around you.

Krys B.

Busy is Better

It is better to go to bed every evening wondering how you are going to get everything done,

then it is to wake up thinking what is there to do.

Michelle K.

Toxic Relationships

If a relationship you are developing is toxic at the beginning, it will be toxic as it continues. 

Don't start with toxic relationships and certainly don't feel committed to letting them continue.  

Marion W.

Rent Free

Don't let negative thoughts live rent free in your head.

Greg B.

Your Control

If it's beyond your control, let it go!

Never sweat the small things!

Brenda P.

Smile

Have a positive attitude.  Smile when approaching others and have good eye contact.

Kim D.

Survival

Give it a year.  You can do  survive anything for 1 year.  

Colleen C.

We Did It Ourselves

When the best leader's work is done the people say, 'We did it ourselves!'

Phil M.

Everything

Everything will work out in the end!

Jing W.

More Than College

Don't let college get in the way of your education.

Ed G., advice from his father

On Time

Be on time. To be late is to be inconsiderate of the other(s) involved.  

Jania A.

Find a New Job

When you find yourself working for a boss that you don't get along with,  find a new job because it is not likely that the situation will resolve itself. 

Marc G.

Love the Challenge

Never take a job for the money, but rather, take a job where you love the challenge and enjoy coming to work each day.  

Marc G., from his father-in-law

Company You Keep

You ARE known by the company you keep.  Stay away from bad people and negative people.

Cheryl B.