Good stuff, should outweigh the bad. Because most of the good stuff in our lives, pound for pound, always outweighs the bad. Remember last week? There were probably a thousand good things that went on in our lives, and only a couple of bad things, so why do we keep our focus on the bad?… Read more »
My friend and mentor Tom Mendoza, Vice Chairman of Network Appliance (#1 on Forbe’s list of 100 Best Companies to work for) delivered a Powerful speech at one of their companies yearly sales conventions… It was titled “The Power of One”. All Greatness starts with “One”…one Vision, one individual, one focus, one goal. In understanding… Read more »
We all have noticed that our life is all about putting out fires. Things happens, and they usually happen in 3’s…which is many times, overwhelming. But when these times occur, let’s just all stay calm and handle what is at hand. Because we also know that the smoke always clears, and that our new vision… Read more »
With concern to the “things” in our lives. The fact is, people make things, and usually not for free, at least in the long run…so someone eventually has to pay. But our lives are Free and so are our Choices. Maybe it would be a good idea to cut some costs and throw out some… Read more »
John Wooden said, “You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you”. He’s right, we can do many things for ourselves, but until we do something for others, our day cannot be perfect. Yours in “Giving” – Coach
We Americans digest more High Fructose Corn Syrup or “HFCS” than natural sugar and the ratio is rising. Why? Because it’s cheaper and easier to transport than traditional sugar?? It is found in soft drinks, cereals, condiments and a host of other products and even in “natural foods.” A quick check of ingredients will surprise… Read more »
Keeping in touch with our friends and family? In my experience with coaching many folks over the years, a good majority of them have let it be known that “keeping in touch” was not their best attributes. But when they realize it, most of them have mad a plan and made it a point, to… Read more »
“Blame Game”, we are not taking responsibility, and therefore, we will be missing any lesson that the situation has to offer us. Yes, it’s easier to blame something or someone else for the things in our life or what happens to us, but we can never learn much when we point fingers. So let’s all… Read more »
Journey, is much more than 1/2 the fun. Many times, we head out on a journey, focused with our heads down, moving straight ahead to achieve our goals. And there is somoething admirable about a person who can laser their energies to end up with their end goal. But even more admirable, is the one who can… Read more »
Cautious side? That’s no fun, but when it comes to our wants, it may help us out. Taking only what we need, versus what we want can be good for us. Whether it means forgetting about that second helping of food or drink, or even taking more than we need from our friends. Taking only… Read more »