What’s important?
I recently found this story and thought it was a good reminder as we head into December. I hope you’ll enjoy it as I did.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook… Continue reading
The Three D’s
During really stressful times, such as the holidays, there are some things you can do to reduce your stress. Keep in mind these three D’s to take back some control of your overwhelm!
Delay – Look through your list carefully. For each item on the list ask yourself – What would happen if I didn’t do this right now? If there is little or no consequence to not doing the task, put it at the bottom of the list.
When there is so much to do, prioritization goes out the window. All items on the list… Continue reading
Trolls
Are you a troll or have you had an occasion to throw what I call a “troll bomb”? In internet slang, a troll is someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous or off-topic messages on a blog or online news article with the primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response.
Taking this a step further, in the workplace a troll is someone who makes a comment, complaint or innuendo about someone else without going into detail or taking responsibility (we’ve all heard those people who say something and then quickly follow it by saying “don’t tell anyone I… Continue reading
Past
If your eyes are transfixed to the past, you can’t become the person you need to become in the future. – MJ DeMarco, The Millionaire Fastlane
How many times a day, week or month do you look at what’s happened in the past and allow it to cloud your future? Maybe you didn’t get the promotion the last time so you don’t go for it the next time. Perhaps your report got moth-balled so you don’t put the effort in again. Your great idea got put aside so you don’t bring up another one. Here are… Continue reading
Hodge Podge
Today’s blog has a few questions for you — I’m asking for your assistance. Most importantly – THANK YOU FOR READING MY BLOG! You may be one of many subscribers or see the blog on LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter. I’m thrilled when someone comments directly or through one of the social media avenues. I love when you take the time to re-tweet the message. It encourages me to keep writing. THANK YOU!
Hodge 1: Calling for guest bloggers! If you’ve been reading my blogs you know that I like to have guest… Continue reading
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