Successful People Have One Trait in Common
Angela Duckworth, Professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, shared some of her research findings regarding successful people in a recent article in The New York Times.
The “Tell Them Theory”
A friend of mine posted this on Facebook a few months ago. The author of the Tell Them Theory is a person named Vex King.
An Important Life Lesson from a Star College Football Player
Recently, The New York Times ran a feature story about Ohio State University’s Jeremiah Smith, who is currently the top wide receiver in college football. He is also his team’s leader. A reporter recently asked him how he planned to be successful in that role.
Being a Kind Person Isn’t Just About What You Do, It’s About Who You Are
A kind person is not the type of person who performs thoughtful acts only when it’s convenient, easy, or there’s some sort of immediate payoff.
If You’re a Kind Person, You’ll Always be Surrounded With Friends
Ross Reck – Sometimes our connections with certain people develop into special relationships which we refer to as friends; people we know well and they know us well.
Use Unexpected Delays as Opportunities to Connect
Ross Reck – Use Unexpected Delays as Opportunities to Connect
How to Succeed In Life: Surround Yourself with People Who Love You
In his NFL Hall of Fame induction speech, Larry Fitzgerald handed out some excellent advice for succeeding in life.
It’s Fun to Reach out to People Who You Haven’t Seen in a While
Ross Reck – Most of us have people who pop into our minds on a regular basis that we haven’t seen in a while.
Prioritizing Relationships in the Classroom Produces Amazing Results
Ross Reck – According to a recent article in Nice News, starting each class with a brief conversation has produced amazing results at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School in Atlanta. The strategy is to build relationships with and among students before opening a textbook.
An Enthusiastic Greeting on Our Part Can Help Other People Have a Better Day
Ross Reck – As my wife Marcia and I were walking back to our car after shopping at Sprout’s Farmer’s Market, we were greeted by a woman with a very enthusiastic,