We all get one life and this is it. There is no “happily ever after.” Real life always continues and the story never ends. There never is a place in any life where all struggle stops and happiness is a perpetual state. Sometimes there are seasons of respite from struggle, but those are usually all […]
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Some Kidding Aside – There is less separating you from achievement and fulfillment than you think
Comfort robs you of motivation and vitality. Like signing a contract agreeing to be miserable almost every day of your life in return for the illusion of security and comfort. Once you used to dream of conquest and achievement; now you settle for mediocrity. Instead of focusing on living your life to the fullest, you […]
Some Kidding Aside – Customer Service Smart TALK
Suppose your competition wanted to sabotage you, so they hired somebody to infiltrate your work force and destroy your business from within. What do you think that corporate saboteur might do to torpedo your company? My guess is that they would stand around talking on the phone or texting, while ignoring customers when they came […]
Some Kidding Aside – It only takes 4 steps to become a hero in your community
No one makes it to the top on their own. It’s impossible to name anyone who has been successful on their own. Heroes aren’t celebrities, movie stars, or professional athletes. In real life, real heroes are people who make a difference with their lives by investing in the lives of those around them. So how […]
Some Kidding Aside – Put one foot in front of the other until you have conquered
Deep within you, buried far down in your soul, is an iron will, a piece of steel that you can access anytime you reach deep enough. It will lend you the strength to persist until you are victorious. Harden your will. Strengthen your resolve. Put one foot in front of the other until you have […]
Some Kidding Aside – All successful people possess an abiding faith that lies underneath all the surface doubts
What a person believes about himself, about other people, and the world in which he lives will determine how he acts and interacts on a daily basis. Take a moment and think about what you really believe about yourself. The question is not what do you tell yourself, but, in your heart of hearts, when […]
Some Kidding Aside – Creative problem solvers always look for Option X
You can’t expect the first appearance of an idea to be the best. It’s just not practical. In addition to producing ideas, you should also develop the discipline of using your creativity to solve problems. For example, you are given an option of choosing the answers A, B, C, or D. But consider this — […]
Some Kidding Aside – Remember, success is not a destination or a one-time event. It is an evolution and development
When you start to think about what you want, it is imperative that you write it down. But write it down in pencil. As you get older, what you want changes. Even so, don’t let that keep you from writing down what you want now. Remember, success is not a destination or a one-time event. […]