Friday, March 31, 2017
You Will
Sometimes it's not easy
It's easy to give up
You do your best, seems like your best isn't good enough
Don't let that stop you, stop it and its traps
Keep moving forward, you don't have to look back
Break down the doors
Break through the walls
You already have it all
Own every breath
Own every minute
Who lives a life that's got no limits
Only one thing you need to know
Just never think, just never think you've won, and you will, and you will, and you will, you will
No need to give in
There's noting you can't take
Cause what you're made of wasn't make to break
You're even stronger, stronger than you know
You could stand together or stand on your own
All your can dream
All you can plan
It's already in your hand
You got no fear to scout
So leave the life you're born to live
Living my positive
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Training
Why set people up to fail?
The biggest reason I see people fail is the lack of training, managers not taking the time to give their people the tools they need to succeed. Actually now in many cases it is because the managers themselves were not trained properly, my fear that in many businesses people are hired and promoted by who you know not what they know.
I see it in all businesses and it is effecting not only that work place but co- workers, patrons and customers and the person themselves, be it the manager or the employee not being trained properly.
By not taking the time to train you will find yourself at times trying to smash a round peg into a square, another words everyone has their strength and positives and what you may hire a person for may not be that persons strengths and by not training and listening you will never identify those positives therefore you keep smashing the peg. By doing so you lessen that persons confidence to work and they will resist or just give up or pull back, no one wins.
It is real shame too because you may have a good worker but by ignoring their needs or not knowing their character or personality you will never get the best out of them and to know them you need to invest time into training, listening and at times you may need to re think how you approach your training for each person.
Knowing personalities is the biggest part of managing and you only get to know your people if you truly care about them and want them to succeed.
Their is a huge difference from ordering people to do something and leading by example and showing them. Your biggest investment in business is not your building or trucks or material things it is your people.
Don't just tell your people to do a good job, give them the training and the tools to succeed.
The biggest reason I see people fail is the lack of training, managers not taking the time to give their people the tools they need to succeed. Actually now in many cases it is because the managers themselves were not trained properly, my fear that in many businesses people are hired and promoted by who you know not what they know.
I see it in all businesses and it is effecting not only that work place but co- workers, patrons and customers and the person themselves, be it the manager or the employee not being trained properly.
By not taking the time to train you will find yourself at times trying to smash a round peg into a square, another words everyone has their strength and positives and what you may hire a person for may not be that persons strengths and by not training and listening you will never identify those positives therefore you keep smashing the peg. By doing so you lessen that persons confidence to work and they will resist or just give up or pull back, no one wins.
It is real shame too because you may have a good worker but by ignoring their needs or not knowing their character or personality you will never get the best out of them and to know them you need to invest time into training, listening and at times you may need to re think how you approach your training for each person.
Knowing personalities is the biggest part of managing and you only get to know your people if you truly care about them and want them to succeed.
Their is a huge difference from ordering people to do something and leading by example and showing them. Your biggest investment in business is not your building or trucks or material things it is your people.
Don't just tell your people to do a good job, give them the training and the tools to succeed.
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
What comes around
What comes around goes around.
A saying that says you reap what you sow.
Both refer to you karma and you can fool some of the people some of the time but you can't fool all of the people all of the time.
Plainly said treat people right and the way you want to be treated or it will all catch up to you.
Having watched the Lex Luthers of the world try to rule I always watched as they fell and were found out for the people they truly were.
It was not fun nor did it feel good at the end because along the way innocent people suffered and were collateral damage.
Ultimately the Lex Luthers lost and suffered in the end, they will always exist . The best way to battle the dark side is to stay focused on the positive and not be bullied.
Do what is right..you know deep down what is right..stay on that path.
A saying that says you reap what you sow.
Both refer to you karma and you can fool some of the people some of the time but you can't fool all of the people all of the time.
Plainly said treat people right and the way you want to be treated or it will all catch up to you.
Having watched the Lex Luthers of the world try to rule I always watched as they fell and were found out for the people they truly were.
It was not fun nor did it feel good at the end because along the way innocent people suffered and were collateral damage.
Ultimately the Lex Luthers lost and suffered in the end, they will always exist . The best way to battle the dark side is to stay focused on the positive and not be bullied.
Do what is right..you know deep down what is right..stay on that path.
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
One person at a time
Want to effect change?
You effect change one person at a time, you can make a difference every day with everyone you meet In a positive way or a negative way- the choice is yours.
Most people have something going on in their life and during the course of a day we all look for a positive, a affirmation that we are doing something good or maybe we just need a little time to not stay focused on the negative or the stress in our life.
Take our military members, they are sacrificing every day and while they are defending our country for us their families are also sacrificing. Most members can move 8-12 times depending on their years of service. Wife's and kids that have to pack up and move, make new friends, change schools and go through the stress of selling and buying , banks, realtors, movers etc.. I have heard from many military members and their spouses through the years and it always amazed me that they were the ones going through all these changes and sacrifices but they took the time to communicate to me how the movers made a difference in the day and for that time of their life.
One woman contacted me to say how much she appreciated how the Mover took over and took the stress of moving away, her husband had just been deployed to Afganastan and she had three small children , all sick at the time. She was moving from the pan handle of Florida to Colorado, with all that going on in her life she took the time to thank this man who she just met and was moving all her personal belongings. -
He made a difference.
YOU can effect positive change.. one person at a time.- What a wonderful opportunity.
Monday, March 27, 2017
You deserve it
You work hard, you try your best , you try to help others and not look down on anyone.
If that is you then take time to enjoy the day, you deserve it.
Many times we get caught up in the busy and sometimes we get lost so much in the negative we forget the positive, and trust me there is always good and bad in every day - accent the good.
Life is strange sometimes too, I know a lot of good people that for some reason do not give themselves enough credit or they simply do not stop to appreciate all they have accomplished.
It is good to stay hungry but it is also good to remember where you came from and what you have accomplished along the way.
We never stop learning but we can stop and appreciate not only what we have and what we have accomplished but all those around us that helped us along the way.
Take the time to reflect, - smile and look around- you deserve it !
And for those of you that I have been blessed to know on this great journey of life- thank you !!
If that is you then take time to enjoy the day, you deserve it.
Many times we get caught up in the busy and sometimes we get lost so much in the negative we forget the positive, and trust me there is always good and bad in every day - accent the good.
Life is strange sometimes too, I know a lot of good people that for some reason do not give themselves enough credit or they simply do not stop to appreciate all they have accomplished.
It is good to stay hungry but it is also good to remember where you came from and what you have accomplished along the way.
We never stop learning but we can stop and appreciate not only what we have and what we have accomplished but all those around us that helped us along the way.
Take the time to reflect, - smile and look around- you deserve it !
And for those of you that I have been blessed to know on this great journey of life- thank you !!
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Pink Houses
There's a black man with a black cat
Livin' in a black neighborhood
He's got an interstate
Runnin' through his front yard
You know he thinks that he's got it so good
And there's a woman in the kitchen
Cleanin' up the evenin' slop
And he looks at her and says, hey darlin'
I can remember when you could stop a clock
Oh, but ain't that America
For you and me
Ain't that America
Something to see, baby
Ain't that America
Home of the free, yeah
Little pink houses
For you and me
Oooh, yeah
For you and me
Well, there's a young man in a t-shirt
Listenin' to a rockin' rollin' station
He's got greasy hair, greasy smile
He says, Lord this must be my destination
'Cause they told me when I was younger
Said boy, you're gonna be president
But just like everything else
Those old crazy dreams
Just kinda came and went
Well, there's people and more people
What do they know, know, know
Go to work in some high rise
And vacation down at the Gulf of Mexico
Ooh, yeah
And there's winners and there's losers
But they ain't no big deal
'Cause the simple man, baby
Pays for thrills
The bills the pills that kill
Oh, but ain't that America
For you and me
Ain't that America
Something to see, baby
Ain't that America
Home of the free, yeah
Little pink houses
For you and me
Oooh
Ooooh, yeah...
Livin' in a black neighborhood
He's got an interstate
Runnin' through his front yard
You know he thinks that he's got it so good
And there's a woman in the kitchen
Cleanin' up the evenin' slop
And he looks at her and says, hey darlin'
I can remember when you could stop a clock
Oh, but ain't that America
For you and me
Ain't that America
Something to see, baby
Ain't that America
Home of the free, yeah
Little pink houses
For you and me
Oooh, yeah
For you and me
Well, there's a young man in a t-shirt
Listenin' to a rockin' rollin' station
He's got greasy hair, greasy smile
He says, Lord this must be my destination
'Cause they told me when I was younger
Said boy, you're gonna be president
But just like everything else
Those old crazy dreams
Just kinda came and went
Well, there's people and more people
What do they know, know, know
Go to work in some high rise
And vacation down at the Gulf of Mexico
Ooh, yeah
And there's winners and there's losers
But they ain't no big deal
'Cause the simple man, baby
Pays for thrills
The bills the pills that kill
Oh, but ain't that America
For you and me
Ain't that America
Something to see, baby
Ain't that America
Home of the free, yeah
Little pink houses
For you and me
Oooh
Ooooh, yeah...
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Silence
They say silence is golden and as we advance in age we can attest to that.
Sometimes you just need to turn off the world..the news..the noise.
It can become overwhelming at times and unhealthy.
Sometimes you just need to shut it all down, take some deep breaths and just appreciate the silence.
If you can maybe even take a walk in the park or the woods or hit the water and take a boat ride out to the middle of no where. Now that is healthy and good for your mind and your over all well being.
I know that it gets difficult to find the time and time can just get away from you but try to make a conscience effort to do nothing, even if it is just for a few hours. You will greatly benefit from it.
Give yourself time to let your mind go blank or just rounder around, like you did when you were very young..can you remember that feeling ?
Go for it.
You are the captain of your ship and your body and mind..don't waste every day tense or angry or depressed or worrying about the other guy.
Shut it down.....learn to relax and appreciate the silence.
Sometimes you just need to turn off the world..the news..the noise.
It can become overwhelming at times and unhealthy.
Sometimes you just need to shut it all down, take some deep breaths and just appreciate the silence.
If you can maybe even take a walk in the park or the woods or hit the water and take a boat ride out to the middle of no where. Now that is healthy and good for your mind and your over all well being.
I know that it gets difficult to find the time and time can just get away from you but try to make a conscience effort to do nothing, even if it is just for a few hours. You will greatly benefit from it.
Give yourself time to let your mind go blank or just rounder around, like you did when you were very young..can you remember that feeling ?
Go for it.
You are the captain of your ship and your body and mind..don't waste every day tense or angry or depressed or worrying about the other guy.
Shut it down.....learn to relax and appreciate the silence.
Friday, March 24, 2017
Risk
Your biggest regrets in life are the risk that you do not take.
Change is difficult, a few years ago my wife and I sold the house we raised our kids in and moved to a condominium. We talked about it for years before we actually pulled the trigger, what put it over the top for me finally was I told my wife that the time was right and the only reasons to not sell the house and move were either being scared or laziness- both were not good excuses. We sold and moved and never regretted a day.
Being scared and laziness are the two reasons we normally stay in our lanes and do make changes, we get comfortable. Being comfortable is all right, I sure enjoy my routines and give a huge exhale at the end of a good work day when I sit in " my chair" at home and hold my remote but sometimes breaking the pattern is healthy.
Change is good.
When you change it can be risky, especially when it involves big changes like moving or your job or relationships but if you are not happy or you are not fulfilling your true potential a change may be what the doctor orders. Now that does mean that you move on over any little disagreement, you can conduct change from within also, do not be afraid to speak out.
Being scared and/or laziness are never good reasons to not take a risk or change.
You will never know if you do not try and the worse thing is to look back and say " I wonder" or " I should of.."
How high can you go ? What is your true potential? Are you holding yourself back ?
Change is difficult, a few years ago my wife and I sold the house we raised our kids in and moved to a condominium. We talked about it for years before we actually pulled the trigger, what put it over the top for me finally was I told my wife that the time was right and the only reasons to not sell the house and move were either being scared or laziness- both were not good excuses. We sold and moved and never regretted a day.
Being scared and laziness are the two reasons we normally stay in our lanes and do make changes, we get comfortable. Being comfortable is all right, I sure enjoy my routines and give a huge exhale at the end of a good work day when I sit in " my chair" at home and hold my remote but sometimes breaking the pattern is healthy.
Change is good.
When you change it can be risky, especially when it involves big changes like moving or your job or relationships but if you are not happy or you are not fulfilling your true potential a change may be what the doctor orders. Now that does mean that you move on over any little disagreement, you can conduct change from within also, do not be afraid to speak out.
Being scared and/or laziness are never good reasons to not take a risk or change.
You will never know if you do not try and the worse thing is to look back and say " I wonder" or " I should of.."
How high can you go ? What is your true potential? Are you holding yourself back ?
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Find time to smile
Find time to smile ..
Don't let a day go by when you don't take the time to smile , try it..it's actually contagious.
When you smile at people they normally smile back, sound simple right? Try to be conscience of it and take notice at how many people you meet and pass that do not even look up nevermind pass along a good healthy smile. Here's the thing when you make it a conscience effort to look up and eyeball someone and smile you start to feel better yourself. You may even. Find you have time to exchange pleasantries and in that you may learn a little something about others.
Life is short..lighten up.. enjoy the time we have here..SMILE !
Don't let a day go by when you don't take the time to smile , try it..it's actually contagious.
When you smile at people they normally smile back, sound simple right? Try to be conscience of it and take notice at how many people you meet and pass that do not even look up nevermind pass along a good healthy smile. Here's the thing when you make it a conscience effort to look up and eyeball someone and smile you start to feel better yourself. You may even. Find you have time to exchange pleasantries and in that you may learn a little something about others.
Life is short..lighten up.. enjoy the time we have here..SMILE !
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Ruling by Fear
The biggest negative about ruling by fear is you never will get true and honest opinions therefore you will end up in your own bubble.
Unfortunately fear will allow you to rise to power , it has proven so through out history but those never end well.
I have witnessed it personally at the work place, I have worked under the bullies and those that treated others wrongly and they never lasted.
The sad thing was watching others getting treated with dis respect or talked about behind their back. In some cases I spoke my peace in others I may have had to take a back door route in fear of retribution. If I wanted to truly help others that were being abused I needed to keep my job so I could help where I could.
I was always secure enough in myself that the bully normally stayed away from me, at least face to face, they would still try to manipulate me through others or their actions so my saving grace was to just to my job and make it so my worth to the work place and ultimately to them was high enough that they benefited from me.
The sorry thing they just all lived in their own world because no one would ever challenge them in fear of retribution. If you disagree with them they say you are negative or that you are not being a team player but by speaking out you are trying to be honest and improve the situation but they do not see it that way. So they surround themselves with their yes men and women, at least to his or her face, and they continue to think they are the greatest thing since sliced bread.
Ruining by fear and/or intimatation will never sustain.
Unfortunately fear will allow you to rise to power , it has proven so through out history but those never end well.
I have witnessed it personally at the work place, I have worked under the bullies and those that treated others wrongly and they never lasted.
The sad thing was watching others getting treated with dis respect or talked about behind their back. In some cases I spoke my peace in others I may have had to take a back door route in fear of retribution. If I wanted to truly help others that were being abused I needed to keep my job so I could help where I could.
I was always secure enough in myself that the bully normally stayed away from me, at least face to face, they would still try to manipulate me through others or their actions so my saving grace was to just to my job and make it so my worth to the work place and ultimately to them was high enough that they benefited from me.
The sorry thing they just all lived in their own world because no one would ever challenge them in fear of retribution. If you disagree with them they say you are negative or that you are not being a team player but by speaking out you are trying to be honest and improve the situation but they do not see it that way. So they surround themselves with their yes men and women, at least to his or her face, and they continue to think they are the greatest thing since sliced bread.
Ruining by fear and/or intimatation will never sustain.
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Free
Love these lyrics and they took me home to when I was a kid..
Free
By Little Big Town
Magnavox in the living room
CBS and NBC
Clothesline tent in the back yard
Hockey game playin' in the street
Deck of cards in the kitchen
Cool breeze from our screen door
Grandma readin' love letters
Grandpa wrote her in the war
Free
CBS and NBC
Clothesline tent in the back yard
Hockey game playin' in the street
Deck of cards in the kitchen
Cool breeze from our screen door
Grandma readin' love letters
Grandpa wrote her in the war
Free
All those memories
Free
Didn't cost us anything
All the shiny cars, perfect yards
Chasin' store bought dreams
We work so hard to have it all
When all the things we want are free
Got your accent from your hometown
Sense of humor from your dad
Get your green eyes from your mother
God knows you can't buy that
They'll charge you for your 6-pack
But your friends are always there
A few extra bucks in the offering plate
Even though you can't buy a prayer
Free
All those memories
Free
Didn't cost us anything
All the shiny cars, perfect yards
Chasin' store bought dreams
We work so hard to have it all
When all the things we want are free
FREE
Free
Didn't cost us anything
All the shiny cars, perfect yards
Chasin' store bought dreams
We work so hard to have it all
When all the things we want are free
FREE
Monday, March 20, 2017
Originals
What makes a legend ?
They are original, they fight the tide, they do what they feel no matter what the time dictates.
Muhammad Ali
Louie Armstrong
Chuck Berry
Nelson Mandela
These are a few originals that came to life in a time of segregation and prejudice but did what they felt in the heart and soul and changed the world.
Chuck Berry passed away a few days ago and it just got me thinking once again how special these people were along with so many others like Joe Louis , Joe Thorpe, Jackie Robinson to name just a few more. They fought the tide, stood strong and by doing so carved their names in history.
Think about not only their talent but the hardships they had to live , it is truly hard for us even to imagine the strength it must have taken.
They were true leaders and heros.
Who are our future legends? True Leaders?
It is ok to March to the beat of a different drummer, to follow your heart , even if at the times you may be scorned or looked down on....in many arenas that is easier said then done but thank God we have those that did stand up and walk tall.
Friday, March 17, 2017
Core Values
- Identify your core values
- Communicate the core values
- Align the values to your business practices
The most important part of this process is to decide what is most important to your company. Once you gain that clarity and define your core values, you must constantly communicate them to your employees. Use the values as a guidebook for how you make decisions and operate on a daily basis to show employees that you are completely committed to them. And make sure that your internal business practices are aligned with your values so individuals and teams can function easily and not hit road blocks because an internal process doesn’t support the values.
When you manage by values, you’ll have delighted customers who keep coming back, inspired employees who give their best each day, owners who enjoy profits made in an ethically fair manner, and suppliers, vendors and distributors who thrive on the mutual trust and respect they feel toward your company.
What are the Core Values of the company that YOU work for?
Do they walk the walk ? A good way to judge your company and their values is to watch how they treat their employees - do not settle- you deserve to be know that you will can work hard and do your job and at the end you will be treated fairly.
What Core Values are important to you ?
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Listen
Are you a boss ?
Do you work with a group?
Are you a parent of a teenager ?
To succeed in any of these arenas the one thing you need in common is you have to " Listen".
Listen to those around you, what are their feelings? What could they be distressed about ? Most people will tell you either verbally or with their actions what they are feeling and if you choose to ignore them it will most likely just fester.
Most times if you acknowledge any "vibes" with the person one on one and with a sincere concern you can open up a open conversation and help deflate an issue.
But in order to even know there may be an issue you need to " Listen" and if you do decide to confront the person , try to hold off your opinion at first and just hear them out.
You don't have to always be the smartest person in the room, you may not agree with whatever they are saying but listen and give it time to absorb. You may , after given it thought find some validity in their concern.
By at least listening and giving it thought you are acknowledging that the person's feelings and opinion is important to you .
The worse feeling in any case, rather you are a employee, co- worker or relative is when you feel invisible or your feelings do not matter and from there they will simply shut down and begin to shut you out and then no one wins.
Listen.
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
What Do I Know
Ain't got a soapbox I can stand upon
But God gave me a stage, a guitar and a song
My daddy told me, "son, don't you get involved in
Politics, religions or other people's quotes"
But God gave me a stage, a guitar and a song
My daddy told me, "son, don't you get involved in
Politics, religions or other people's quotes"
We could change this whole world with a piano
Add a bass, some guitar, grab a beat and away we go
I'm just a boy with a one-man show
No university, no degree, but lord knows
Everybody's talking 'bout exponential growth
And the stock market crashing in their portfolios
While I'll be sitting here with a song that I wrote
Sing, love could change the world in a moment
But what do I know?
Love can change the world in a moment
But what do I know?
Love can change the world in a moment
I'm just a boy with a one-man show
No university, no degree, but lord knows
Everybody's talking 'bout exponential growth
And the stock market crashing in their portfolios
While I'll be sitting here with a song that I wrote
Sing, love could change the world in a moment
But what do I know?
Love can change the world in a moment
But what do I know?
Love can change the world in a moment
The revolution's coming, it's a minute away
I saw people marching in the streets today
You know we are made up of love and hate
But both of them are balanced on a razor blade
I saw people marching in the streets today
You know we are made up of love and hate
But both of them are balanced on a razor blade
I'll paint the picture, let me set the scene
I know, I'm all for people following their dreams
Just re-remember life is more than fittin' in your jeans
It's love and understanding, positivity
I know, I'm all for people following their dreams
Just re-remember life is more than fittin' in your jeans
It's love and understanding, positivity
Spread love and understanding, positivity
https://youtu.be/6B9J3lEyffA
Lyrics by Ed Sheeran
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Sheeps in wolf's cothing
Beware of the sheep in wolf's clothing.
In business and in life there will always be people that pretend to be your friend and then talk differently behind your back, they are really just in it for themselves.
The sad thing really is " they" truly think they are pulling the wool over your eyes and think they are smarter by using you and the situation(s) to benefit them but most people can see right through them.
Don't get me wrong, some may take longer to show their colors then others but none the less they will eventually fall because their faith and foundation is a house of cards.
If you want to build a solid foundation simply tell the truth and work to help others NOT use them for your own good and try to remember what goes around comes around.
How do you work with those you do not trust ?
Do not hurt yourself, be smart, do not lower yourself to their level- get the information that you need and do your job.
That said choose your words wisely to those you cannot trust and do not give them fuel, get what you need and do not gossip, that can be easier said then done because being hurt you will want to vent and let others know but let it go , as I have said in past post justice will be served, it always comes around.
Do not evolve into a wolf, be better then that, build a solid house not one of cards and one you can be truly be proud of.
In business and in life there will always be people that pretend to be your friend and then talk differently behind your back, they are really just in it for themselves.
The sad thing really is " they" truly think they are pulling the wool over your eyes and think they are smarter by using you and the situation(s) to benefit them but most people can see right through them.
Don't get me wrong, some may take longer to show their colors then others but none the less they will eventually fall because their faith and foundation is a house of cards.
If you want to build a solid foundation simply tell the truth and work to help others NOT use them for your own good and try to remember what goes around comes around.
How do you work with those you do not trust ?
Do not hurt yourself, be smart, do not lower yourself to their level- get the information that you need and do your job.
That said choose your words wisely to those you cannot trust and do not give them fuel, get what you need and do not gossip, that can be easier said then done because being hurt you will want to vent and let others know but let it go , as I have said in past post justice will be served, it always comes around.
Do not evolve into a wolf, be better then that, build a solid house not one of cards and one you can be truly be proud of.
Monday, March 13, 2017
Face your Fears
Afraid of flying ?.. Fly.
Afraid of speaking in public ? .. Get up and speak.
Afraid of trying something new?.. Experience new things!
Once you face your fears you realize that there was nothing to fear in the first place.
When you see a young child they are fearless, they have not yet had fear instilled in them and they want to experience everything. They also have no bias, when they see other kids their age they just want to play. We can learn a lot from children.
By trying things we fear we get a adrenaline rush and our hearts pound , and at the end we feel good, we feel like accomplished something..we learn.
If you always stay inside your comfort zone you are not doing yourself justice and will miss out.
You will miss out on meeting new people and possibly sharpening skills you may never have known even existed.
Why do really have to lose?
Who really cares ?.. at the end of the day life goes on either way, might as well grab as much of life that you can while you are here.
Face your Fears !... Live Life !
Afraid of speaking in public ? .. Get up and speak.
Afraid of trying something new?.. Experience new things!
Once you face your fears you realize that there was nothing to fear in the first place.
When you see a young child they are fearless, they have not yet had fear instilled in them and they want to experience everything. They also have no bias, when they see other kids their age they just want to play. We can learn a lot from children.
By trying things we fear we get a adrenaline rush and our hearts pound , and at the end we feel good, we feel like accomplished something..we learn.
If you always stay inside your comfort zone you are not doing yourself justice and will miss out.
You will miss out on meeting new people and possibly sharpening skills you may never have known even existed.
Why do really have to lose?
Who really cares ?.. at the end of the day life goes on either way, might as well grab as much of life that you can while you are here.
Face your Fears !... Live Life !
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Speak out
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Socialist.
Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
"Martin Niemoller"
Martin Niemöller (1892–1984) was a prominent Protestant pastor who emerged as an outspoken public foe of Adolf Hitler and spent the last seven years of Nazi rule in concentration camps.
If you see or hear people being taken advantage of or lied to or bullied..speak out. Choose your time and be smart about it but speak your peace, help those weaker or in a situation where they may be forced to be silent. Remember that could be you and chances are if your remain silent it may well be one day.
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Ask Why Not
“There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why? I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?”
"Robert F Kennedy"
Dare to dream.. make a difference !
Most of my business career I always looked at things and figured out ways to improve. It is healthy to always learn the processes but then to try to improve and do that you need to have a take charge mentality.
You should always be looking at ways to improve not only what you do but the process, in order to that you need to look at the whole picture. Think about the other guy and how they all fit in the puzzle.
For household good movers they have to learn to load their trailer so they can get the most tonnage on board and it all has to fit like a big life size puzzle so that they do not move in transit. It is truly a art and amazing to watch a true professional Mover at work, they need to access the whole situation and know what to do first and they need to not only know what they are going to do but they need to take command of all the laborers that they have helping. They walk the house and property with the owner of who is moving and then they get to work building their tiers in there trailer like a puzzle all safe and sound till they arrive at their destination.
That is what a good businessman has to do every day, access the situation, take command and figure out how to do things better.
Learn, improve and ask why not.
Friday, March 10, 2017
Credibility
How do you gain credibility?
Simple..tell the truth !
Tell the truth every day to everyone and try to live by one rule - If you cannot say it in front the person then you should not say it -
I often wonder when I listen to people slam others if they would say the same thing if that person was in the room. It is not tough or courageous to speak out behind someone's back it is weak.
If you want to lose credibility then speak wrongly about people when they cannot defend themselves, if you are smart and someone is talking to negatively about others understand that they will do it to you and about you.
Credibility is earned, every day. Be truthful and if you cannot say it n front of the person you are best to keep quiet. You should be able to make your point without bringing others down.
Simple..tell the truth !
Tell the truth every day to everyone and try to live by one rule - If you cannot say it in front the person then you should not say it -
I often wonder when I listen to people slam others if they would say the same thing if that person was in the room. It is not tough or courageous to speak out behind someone's back it is weak.
If you want to lose credibility then speak wrongly about people when they cannot defend themselves, if you are smart and someone is talking to negatively about others understand that they will do it to you and about you.
Credibility is earned, every day. Be truthful and if you cannot say it n front of the person you are best to keep quiet. You should be able to make your point without bringing others down.
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Humble and Kind
You know there's a lot that goes by the front door
Don't forget the keys under the mat
Childhood stars shine, always stay humble and kind
Go to church 'cause your momma says to
Visit grandpa every chance that you can
It won't be a waste of time
Always stay humble and kind
Don't forget the keys under the mat
Childhood stars shine, always stay humble and kind
Go to church 'cause your momma says to
Visit grandpa every chance that you can
It won't be a waste of time
Always stay humble and kind
Hold the door say please say thank you
Don't steal, don't cheat, and don't lie
I know you got moutains to climb but
Always stay humble and kind
When the dreams you're dreamin' come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride but
Always stay humble and kind
Don't steal, don't cheat, and don't lie
I know you got moutains to climb but
Always stay humble and kind
When the dreams you're dreamin' come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride but
Always stay humble and kind
Don't expect a free ride from no one
Don't hold a grudge or a chip and here's why
Bitterness keeps you from flying
Always stay humble and kind
Know the difference between sleeping with someone
And sleeping with someone you love
I love you ain't no pick up line so
Always stay humble and kind
Don't hold a grudge or a chip and here's why
Bitterness keeps you from flying
Always stay humble and kind
Know the difference between sleeping with someone
And sleeping with someone you love
I love you ain't no pick up line so
Always stay humble and kind
When it's hot, eat a root beer, a popsicle
Shut off the AC and roll the windows down
Let that summer sun shine
Always stay humble and kind
Don't take for granted the love this life gives you
When you get where you're goin'
Don't forget turn back around
Help the next one in line
Always stay humble and kind
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Shut off the AC and roll the windows down
Let that summer sun shine
Always stay humble and kind
Don't take for granted the love this life gives you
When you get where you're goin'
Don't forget turn back around
Help the next one in line
Always stay humble and kind
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Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Motivation
What motivates you ?
Money ?
Titiles ?
A big house?
Traveling the world ?
Sport cars ?
Harley Davidsons ?
Or is it simpler ?
A roof over your head ?
Heat and/or AC for your home
Food on the table?
Everything comes with a price and not just monetary but they come with a sacrifice, so when you think about what motivates you think about the sacrifices involved. If you have a young family the one thing you can buy is time, time with your family and trust me time goes by very quick.
In order to help you with your goals you need to try to remember that sometimes less is more. Do not try to keep up with the your friends or neighbors with material things and also remember do not always buy into everything you see on Facebook. People only post the happy moments and they too have their serious moments and sacrifices..just worry about you.
What motivates you ?
Money ?
Titiles ?
A big house?
Traveling the world ?
Sport cars ?
Harley Davidsons ?
Or is it simpler ?
A roof over your head ?
Heat and/or AC for your home
Food on the table?
Everything comes with a price and not just monetary but they come with a sacrifice, so when you think about what motivates you think about the sacrifices involved. If you have a young family the one thing you can buy is time, time with your family and trust me time goes by very quick.
In order to help you with your goals you need to try to remember that sometimes less is more. Do not try to keep up with the your friends or neighbors with material things and also remember do not always buy into everything you see on Facebook. People only post the happy moments and they too have their serious moments and sacrifices..just worry about you.
What motivates you ?
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Patience
Patience can be difficult for some, for some I mean me.
For some people patience comes naturally, they are able to brush things off their shoulders easily and hold their opinions in for the right time to express them..some people but not me, at least not all the time.
The older I get the better I am at gaining the patience gene butI still fail at times, I say something in a knee jerk reaction that probably should not have been said at the particular time. The biggest difference is now I recognize that I may have overreacted and try to go back and fix it or at least address it. When I was younger I would just allow it to keep bubbling and fester and it would get to a point of no return.
The crazy thing is most times when I overreact or lose my patience it is because of ME, I may have viewed the whole conversation wrong or I was already ready to battle because of something else that was bothering me. By addressing it right away WITH the person or people that I loss my patience with I usually was able to defuse the situation and I also found what the issue really was. Sometimes after discussing it I found out that it was not even what I thought , or the person I am talking it out with will apologize and say THEY were wrong and they overreacted because of something else going on in their life at the time.
The thing is we all bring some kind of baggage and biases to a situation or conversation.
The definition of Biase is- Prejudice in favor or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
All we can do is recognize these times that we should have had more patience and understand that WE may have overreacted , address it right away WITH the person, listen and learn.
Remember we are ALL going through something.
Monday, March 6, 2017
Justice
There is justice.. and the wheels of justice do move.. just to slow for me.
I have seen really bad guys mis use their power and titles through my business years either for their own greedy purpose or through laziness , mostly both.
I watched as they abused the people around them, lied and hurt others and it was difficult.
In order to make change I had to choose my time and my words, if I really wanted to help others being abused I needed to work smart and not have knee jerk reactions. Every fiber of my being wanted to confront and grab them by the collar but the only result would of been me on the street and having no ability to conduct real change. The only thing to do is to put blinders on and do MY job and do it to the very best of my ability. I helped wherever I could and made the bonds that I needed to make and I hoped that sooner or later others would see the falsehoods put for by these make believe leaders. And in every in every case justice did happen, people saw through the lies and the falsehoods, it took much longer then I wanted and there was collateral damage but justice was served.
Choose YOUR moments and your words and do YOUR job. If you want to effect change unfortunately patience has to be part of the equation.
There will always be people that are in it just for themselves and they could care less about the people around them so to survive and to thrive be smart, don't give them the power to hurt you and to diminish the good that YOU can do.
Put your blinders on and stay positive..conduct change from the inside and wait for those wheels of justice..they do move..trust me.
I have seen really bad guys mis use their power and titles through my business years either for their own greedy purpose or through laziness , mostly both.
I watched as they abused the people around them, lied and hurt others and it was difficult.
In order to make change I had to choose my time and my words, if I really wanted to help others being abused I needed to work smart and not have knee jerk reactions. Every fiber of my being wanted to confront and grab them by the collar but the only result would of been me on the street and having no ability to conduct real change. The only thing to do is to put blinders on and do MY job and do it to the very best of my ability. I helped wherever I could and made the bonds that I needed to make and I hoped that sooner or later others would see the falsehoods put for by these make believe leaders. And in every in every case justice did happen, people saw through the lies and the falsehoods, it took much longer then I wanted and there was collateral damage but justice was served.
Choose YOUR moments and your words and do YOUR job. If you want to effect change unfortunately patience has to be part of the equation.
There will always be people that are in it just for themselves and they could care less about the people around them so to survive and to thrive be smart, don't give them the power to hurt you and to diminish the good that YOU can do.
Put your blinders on and stay positive..conduct change from the inside and wait for those wheels of justice..they do move..trust me.
Saturday, March 4, 2017
Your Time
What is the most important thing you give the people you love?..
Your Time..
We all work hard and worry about paying the bills and we want the best for the people that we love and as we grow up our debt grows along with our wants and needs. It is easy to get lost in all of the financials but try to remember less is more.
What your loved ones really need and want and will remember is the time you spent with them.
If you are lucky enough to have a young one in your life they just want YOU, not a new toy that they will be tired with after 24 hours but YOU.
Hug them, play with them - do nothing with them.
If you are lucky enough to have your parents still in your life or grandparents then do the same, just spend time with them, talk to them and more important listen to them. Their stories are priceless and who knows you may even learn something.
Slow time down, shut off, shut down and look up.
Hug more, work less.
Friday, March 3, 2017
Passion
I had a few appointments this week, one was with the dentist and one was with the CEO of a local theatre..now what in the world would these have in common ?
Passion.. yup passion.
The dentist was an orthodontist that specialized in root canals, I complemented the assistant because it was my second time there and it was all run so efficiently! From the time I walked there was someone there to greet me and check me in and I was shown in within minutes and while I was sitting down in the chair the assistant was already explaining what to expect. Then with minutes the Dentist was there also explaining what he was going to do and went right to work. He asked how things were going half way through and before I knew he was done. The same went for the second visit. I always make it a point to compliment good people doing a good job , when I complimented the assistant she thanked me and credited the gentleman who started the practice years ago. She said it was important to him that everyone in the office got along and did their part. He also said he wanted people that cared about doing a good job. I hope he was proud of what he built because it certainly shows, people all get along and actually enjoy what they do.
Then I visited a historic Theatre that was saved from being demolished, built in 1926 it laid dormant for close to a few decades. A few older men that had other occupations but loved Theatre banded together to buy it and save it. Enter the now CEO , she help build it back back up and her main ingredient was , and still is, passion. She " believed " they started with $70.00 in their checking account and years later they have a thriving Theatre with a payroll close to $500,000.
When explaining her success she said that she needed to surround herself with other people with the same passion. Negativity was not allowed. They made mistakes and learned along the way but she ALWAYS believed.
Passion and Faith are unbeatable!
Passion.. yup passion.
The dentist was an orthodontist that specialized in root canals, I complemented the assistant because it was my second time there and it was all run so efficiently! From the time I walked there was someone there to greet me and check me in and I was shown in within minutes and while I was sitting down in the chair the assistant was already explaining what to expect. Then with minutes the Dentist was there also explaining what he was going to do and went right to work. He asked how things were going half way through and before I knew he was done. The same went for the second visit. I always make it a point to compliment good people doing a good job , when I complimented the assistant she thanked me and credited the gentleman who started the practice years ago. She said it was important to him that everyone in the office got along and did their part. He also said he wanted people that cared about doing a good job. I hope he was proud of what he built because it certainly shows, people all get along and actually enjoy what they do.
Then I visited a historic Theatre that was saved from being demolished, built in 1926 it laid dormant for close to a few decades. A few older men that had other occupations but loved Theatre banded together to buy it and save it. Enter the now CEO , she help build it back back up and her main ingredient was , and still is, passion. She " believed " they started with $70.00 in their checking account and years later they have a thriving Theatre with a payroll close to $500,000.
When explaining her success she said that she needed to surround herself with other people with the same passion. Negativity was not allowed. They made mistakes and learned along the way but she ALWAYS believed.
Passion and Faith are unbeatable!
Thursday, March 2, 2017
The Proof is in the pudding
The original phrase is "The proof of the pudding is in the eating!" Which means you have to eat the pudding to know what's inside of it.
The modern version of "The proof is in the pudding." Implies that there is a lot of evidence that I will not go through at this moment and you should take my word for it, or you could go through all of the evidence yourself.
When ever I hired employees or signed on drivers many would promise the world and really talk themselves up, I always listened but would reply " The Proof is in the Pudding ".
Sometimes they would walk the walk and sometimes they talked a much better game.
If you are the real deal you should not have to oversell yourself, your reputation is what speaks volumes about you, not what you say about you.
And reputations are built one relationship at a time, everyone you meet, everyone you promise something to is building your reputation.
Work hard at delivering what you promise.. it is YOUR reputation at stake.
The modern version of "The proof is in the pudding." Implies that there is a lot of evidence that I will not go through at this moment and you should take my word for it, or you could go through all of the evidence yourself.
When ever I hired employees or signed on drivers many would promise the world and really talk themselves up, I always listened but would reply " The Proof is in the Pudding ".
Sometimes they would walk the walk and sometimes they talked a much better game.
If you are the real deal you should not have to oversell yourself, your reputation is what speaks volumes about you, not what you say about you.
And reputations are built one relationship at a time, everyone you meet, everyone you promise something to is building your reputation.
Work hard at delivering what you promise.. it is YOUR reputation at stake.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
I succeed
I succeed because I cannot Fail..
I cannot fail because I have accomplished my largest goal already, I have a wonderful family, a supportive wife that loves me , a son and a daughter that I am proud of, a son in law and daughter in law that are as much my kids to me as my own kids and are the soul mates to my children that I prayed for, I have two healthy and very happy grandsons..life is good.
So you see I cannot fail, and knowing I have all this it allows me to try new things, to push the boundaries, to reach for success in other arenas.
You need to keep your priorities in life and always stop to realize the good in your life and the people in it.
Build YOUR foundation , be thankful and then reach for stars- why not..you cannot Fail !
I cannot fail because I have accomplished my largest goal already, I have a wonderful family, a supportive wife that loves me , a son and a daughter that I am proud of, a son in law and daughter in law that are as much my kids to me as my own kids and are the soul mates to my children that I prayed for, I have two healthy and very happy grandsons..life is good.
So you see I cannot fail, and knowing I have all this it allows me to try new things, to push the boundaries, to reach for success in other arenas.
You need to keep your priorities in life and always stop to realize the good in your life and the people in it.
Build YOUR foundation , be thankful and then reach for stars- why not..you cannot Fail !
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