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The question is: What can you do to stop the devastating effects caused by the negativity of others? Start with these four strategies You’ve probably got some whining, griping, groaning and complaining coworkers around you at work. And you’ve probably got some equally negative people in your family. Well, let me warn you. Negative people may be killing you physically. …
“That’s not fair!” I’m sure you’ve heard your kids shout out those words more than once. You’ve probably heard some of your coworkers or customers use those words more than you would like. And if you’re being really honest, you may have to admit that you’ve used that same phrase … more than once. The problem with the phrase is …
I was flying across the country, on my way to deliver a full-day seminar, and I noticed that the man sitting next to me looked rather down. So, I greeted him with a cheerful, “How are you?” “Okay,” he answered. Then he added, “How are you?” “Great!” I said. The man responded by saying, “You sound too cheerful for me. …
The teacher announced a spelling practice in class. She said each student had to come forward, say what his father did for a living, and spell his occupation. Mary was first. She said, “My dad is a baker, b-a-k-e-r, and if he were here, he would give everyone a cookie.” Then Sheila announced, “My dad is a banker, b-a-n-k-e-r, and …
