If You Blow Your Own Horn, Make Sure You Use The Word “They”

In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder-Book Update-Feedback From a Subscriber-I Want Your Success Stories My Weekly Reminder Over the years, I’ve heard a number of people–business leaders, gurus and the like–say, “Sometimes you have to blow your own horn in order to get noticed.”  While true, blowing your own horn can be a dicey proposition. …

If You Are Waiting For Someone To Rescue You, Forget It!

In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder-Book Update-I Want Your Success Stories-Pass it on My Weekly Reminder All too many people go through life waiting to be rescued—waiting for something really good to happen to them.  The biggest reason is that they are afraid to try new things because they’re worried about failing or making mistakes. …

Giving Of Yourself Always Comes Back

In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder-Book Update-Feedback From a Subscriber About REVVED!-Pass it On My Weekly Reminder You’ve all heard the saying, “What goes around, comes around.”  It’s usually intended to mean that if you take action with the intent of hurting someone, negative consequence will some day come back to haunt you.  The same…

True Happiness Lies Within You

In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder-Book Update-Travels-I Need a Favor My Weekly Reminder I recently came across a quote from Og Mandino that says it all when it comes to being truly happy.  “Realize that true happiness lies within you.  Waste no time and effort searching for peace and contentment and joy in the world…

Ultimatums Do Not Solve Problems

In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder-Book Update-Travels-Feedback From a Subscriber My Weekly Reminder Ultimatums are threats of serious consequences to others who choose not to agree with you—we all remember the kid on the playground who, if he didn’t get his way, took his bat and ball and went home.  The problem with ultimatums is…

One Person With A Positive Attitude Can Work Wonders

In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder-Book Update-Travels-I Need a Favor My Weekly Reminder I’m sure you’ve all heard the saying that, “It takes only one rotten apple to spoil the whole barrel.”  Just the opposite is true when it comes to people—one person with a positive attitude can turn around an entire toxic work situation. …

Being Able To Admit Your Mistakes Is A Hallmark Of Success

In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder-Book Update-Travels-I Need a Favor My Weekly Reminder I’ve come across several people recently who simply can’t admit it when they’ve made a mistake.  Instead of admitting their mistake and taking responsibility for it, they blame others.  As far a they’re concerned, admitting a mistake is a sign of personal…

Focusing On Others Is The Key To Your Success

In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder-Book Update-Travels-I Need a Favor My Weekly Reminder A subscriber recently sent me the following collection of related sayings that she found in a drawer.  I have no idea where it originated, but I think it’s right on target. The six most important words in our language are:     I admit…

The World Belongs To Optimists

In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder-Book Update-Travels-Pass it on My Weekly Reminder The world belongs to optimists–people with positive attitudes who expect favorable outcomes. When you expect things to work out, you take the necessary action to make sure they do. Being a pessimist is easy–not fun or pleasant, but easy–because you don’t have to do anything…