“The traveler cannot grumble about the destination if he is the one responsible for choosing the path.” Charles Marshall © 2007 Charles Marshall. Excerpt from Shattering the Glass Slipper; Destroying Fairy-Tale Thinking Before It Destroys You
Archive | Motivation
It’s a Wonderful Life Leadership Lesson
If you haven’t seen It’s a Wonderful Life, stop what you’re doing right now and go watch it. Then call your parents and ask them why they omitted this crucial piece of awesomeness from your upbringing. I watch it every year and, if the other members of my family are to be believed, I always […]
Monday Motivation-The danger of waiting for the happiness of ‘someday’
“The danger of waiting for the happiness of ‘someday’ is that it distracts you from seeking happiness in your present situation.” Charles Marshall © 2007 Charles Marshall. Excerpt from Shattering the Glass Slipper; Destroying Fairy-Tale Thinking Before It Destroys You
Monday Motivation-The greatest hazard of entitlement thinking
“The greatest hazard of entitlement thinking is that it robs you of ownership.” Charles Marshall © 2007 Charles Marshall. Excerpt from Shattering the Glass Slipper; Destroying Fairy-Tale Thinking Before It Destroys You
Monday Motivation-To choose a path
“To choose a path is to choose its destination.” Charles Marshall © 2007 Charles Marshall. Excerpt from Shattering the Glass Slipper; Destroying Fairy-Tale Thinking Before It Destroys You
Your worst customer service scenario
A few years ago, I heard the story of Ronnie who owned his own construction business. Ronnie had accepted a down payment from a client to do some remodeling but had dragged his feet in getting the job completed. The customer had complained several times, but Ronnie always had an excuse as to why the […]
Monday Motivation-Desire vs. Persistence
“Everyone has desire; Few have persistence.” Charles Marshall © 2007 Charles Marshall. Excerpt from Shattering the Glass Slipper; Destroying Fairy-Tale Thinking Before It Destroys You
Monday Motivation-Vision: The ability to see your purpose
“Vision: The ability to see your purpose, your dreams, your desire, and your tomorrow.” © 2007 Charles Marshall
The Power of Failure (or not making any dough)
I answered the phone just after midnight and heard the panicked voice of my business partner on the other end of the line. “If you want anything from the restaurant, you’d better come get it now,” Frank said. “They’re kicking us out of the building tomorrow morning.” “What?!” I practically yelled into the phone. “We’re […]
How to Win a Cargument
One summer day when I was 10 or 11, my dad pulled our family car up our driveway and parked in the carport. While he had been out running errands, some neighbors had stopped by and were visiting with Mom. I was playing in the front yard with some other kids and saw my dad […]