Don’t sweat the small stuff, and most things are small stuff. When it comes to stress, it’s often the little things in life that cause the most stress. Little things like waiting in line at the supermarket, getting stuck in traffic jams, or being put on hold for the third time can really irritate, even infuriate some people. Yet those …
A Change In Attitude Can Lift Your Altitude
If you don’t like your job, you’ve got three choices. You can live, lobby, or leave. As a professional speaker, I speak to thousands of people every year. But I also listen to thousands of people every year. People approach me before, during, and after my programs to talk about their jobs. Most of the time, people talk about the …
It's Better To Look Stupid Than To Be Stupid
Asking stupid questions is always better than correcting stupid mistakes. I spent fifteen years as a university professor, and I’ve spent the last fifteen years as a professional speaker in several hundred organizations. One thing I’ve noticed in both environments is people’s reluctance to ask questions. No one wants to give the impression of not knowing something. That’s sad, but …
Brush Yourself Off and Get Back At It
A turn in the road is not the end of the road unless you fail to make the turn. No matter how hard you try, you will make some mistakes in life. That’s a given. When you make a mistake, there are three things you can do. You can resolve to never make another mistake, which is fine, but impractical. …