The Most Important Question To Ask On The Job Is Not, "What Am I Getting?" The Most Important Question To Ask Is, "What Am I Becoming? Some time ago I came across a poem that really struck me. Perhaps you've seen it also. It read: If there is right in … [Read more...]
It’s Not What People Say About You
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It's Not What People Say About You That Really Matters In Life. It's What You Believe About Yourself. Most of us were called "names" we didn't like back in grade school. And most of us can still remember the hurt we felt and the stress we … [Read more...]
Your Life Will Be Determined By Your Priorities Or Your Pressures
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Your Life Will Be Determined By Your Priorities Or Your Pressures. The famous Swiss psychologist, Carl Jung, once said, "Hurry is not 'of the devil,' it is the devil. "I'm not sure that he was theologically correct, but he sure was right psychologically … [Read more...]
If You Can’t Find Time For Recreation
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If You Can't Find Time For Recreation, Sooner Or Later Your Body Will Make Time For Illness. You may be proud of how hard you work and how much work you accomplish. I know I am. But I also know there's a limit. You and I can't keep on working, day and … [Read more...]
Health Is Merely The Slowest Possible Rate At Which One Can Die
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Everyone seems to be talking about the health of the country's economy. And everyone seems to have a theory as to what is causing our economic problems. I won't waste your time giving you my theory. But I do know this -- your stress and your unhealthy … [Read more...]
What Pierced Your Heart
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Do Not Let What Pierced Your Heart Crush Your Hope. Whether or not you knew someone who died in the September 11 attack, we all lost a great deal on that day. We lost America as we knew it. We lost a lot of our fellow citizens, and we lost some of our … [Read more...]
Everyone Has A Customer
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Everyone Has A Customer. The Question Is, Are You In The Customer Service Business Or The Customer Processing Business? Just like everybody else on this earth, you are in the customer business. You make your living selling something to someone, whether it … [Read more...]
Business Goes Where It Is Asked
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Business Goes Where It Is Asked And Stays Where It Is Thanked. The famous singer, Roger Williams, was on tour and stopped by a nursing home to visit his mother. Unfortunately, he got lost looking for her room and was wandering around somewhat confused. It … [Read more...]
The More You Believe In Others
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The More You Believe In Others, The More They'll Do To Prove You Right. At a recent sales conference, achievement awards were being given to the people who had sold the most. I'll never forget the woman who received the highest award. She had performed … [Read more...]
Leaders Are Visionaries
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Leaders Are Visionaries With A Poorly Developed Sense Of Fear And No Concept Of The Odds Against Them. They Make The Impossible Happen. Today's "Tip" is actually a quote from author Dr. Robert Jarvik. I think it's a great quote because he captures the … [Read more...]
