This past week I went back to the same restaurant that I mentioned in last week’s Reminder where I had the kind interactions with the server who no one else seemed to notice. It had been three weeks since this server had waited on our group, and it was only the second time I’d ever…
Recently, I attended an evening meeting held in a private dining room at a local restaurant. There were about 20 of us sitting around a large table discussing various subjects and only one server to take care of us. This server was trying very hard to meet everyone’s needs and after a while she began…
One of the most deep-seated needs among human beings is the need to be appreciated. This need is so strong that people crave appreciation almost as much as they crave food. This means that if you satisfy this need, people will absolutely love you for it. So, try leaving a trail of gratitude on your…
I recently came across an article that I had filed away several years ago. The Arizona Republic had held a networking breakfast to honor current and former winners of its “35 Entrepreneurs 35 and Younger” competition. Laurie Merrill, who was a writer for the Republic at the time, asked some of the attendees to share their advice for…
Several years ago, my wife and I were having dinner at a neighborhood bar and grill. After we placed our order, a woman who we knew, but not well, walked in and was seated at a table near us. This woman had recently lost her husband and was now having to eat dinner alone. We…
Succeeding at a high level requires two essential ingredients: vision and action. Vision is the picture in your mind of the future you want to create or the dream you want to come true. If you read the biography of any highly successful person, you’ll find their journey to success started with a clear vision…
There’s a very seductive trap that people often fall into when they become successful. It goes something like this: Success eventually leads to arrogance where people become full of themselves and their success. They act as if they know everything, and anything that contradicts what they believe is either evaded or rejected out of hand.…
The answer is: you have fun! Something magical happens when you bring a group of friends or loved ones together—all kinds of positive energy gets released, people have smiles on their faces and there’s always lots of laughter. On top of that, when the occasion is over, your burden seems lighter, you feel happier, and…
Many of us, if left to our druthers, would prefer to live our lives within the friendly confines of our “comfort zone.” And why not? That’s where life is easy, familiar, and totally risk free. Many people view their comfort zone as a sanctuary that protects them from all the dangers lurking out there in…
With all the negative things going on in the world today, it’s easy to get caught up in negative thoughts and miss seeing all the good things that are going on. This can have a depressing effect on our happiness and productivity. Two German Psychologists, Carmen Lobbe of the University of Kassel and Kathrin Reinke…