In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder–REVVED! Update-Feedback From a Subscriber-Pass it on My Weekly Reminder Over the centuries, numerous philosophers have stated that a person’s attitude has far more to do with his or her success than ability. For example, William James said, “It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task, which…
In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder–REVVED! Update-Feedback From Readers of REVVED!–Pass it on My Weekly Reminder U.S. News & World Report recently reported a study that involved 732 medium-sized manufacturing firms located in either the United States or in Europe. The study attempted to resolve the following debate: “Does productivity come only at the expense…
In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder–REVVED! Update-Feedback From Readers of REVVED!–Pass it on My Weekly Reminder The biggest single difference between high achievers and everyone else is that high achievers are not afraid to try–they view failure as their best teacher. High achievers understand that if they try something and fail, they will learn valuable lessons upon which they can…
In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder–REVVED! Update-Feedback From Readers of REVVED!–Pass it on My Weekly Reminder In a recent study reported in the Washington Post, 10 patients suffering from depression were injected with Botox (the drug that smooths out facial wrinkles) between their eyebrows. As a result, their facial muscles were unable to form a frown. Of…
In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder-Book Update-I Want Your Success Stories-Pass it on My Weekly Reminder While following the crowd is easy, it never leads to success. Success, on the other hand, requires that you chart your own path through unknown territory–the road less traveled, if you will. Doing so will require some courage on…
In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder-Book Update-I Want Your Success Stories-Pass it on My Weekly Reminder I just finished reading I Shouldn’t Even Be Doing This written by comedian Bob Newhart. At the end of the book, he shared his observations of people who have a sense of humor–the ability appreciate and express the funny…
In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder-Book Update-I want Your Success Stories-Pass it on My Weekly Reminder When he was CEO of the Chrysler Group, Dieter Zetsche was credited with turning a “stumbling Detroit automaker” completely around. Shortly after he accepted the position to go back to Germany and head up all of DaimlerChrysler, USA Today…
In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder-Book Update-I Want Your Success Stories-Pass it on My Weekly Reminder Many people, once they get promoted into the managerial ranks, mistakenly assume that they’re all done getting their hands dirty–doing the nitty-gritty day-to-day menial jobs on the front line. A recent study of highly successful companies reported in Fast…
In This Issue -Thank You!-My Weekly Reminder-Book Update-Pass it on Thank You! This marks the 100th issue of Ross Reck’s Weekly Reminder! I would like to thank each and every one of you for subscribing. Also, I would especially like to thank the gang who attended my seminar a little over two years ago in Montreal…
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. …