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Monday, August 10, 2009
TFTD - Happiness
"Being asked 100 times how you are doing will not mean as much to a person as being told once that they are loved." - Ron Graves, August 10, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
TFTD - Happiness
"Let's be grateful for those that give us happiness; they are the charming gardners who make our soul bloom." - Marcel Proust
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
TFTD - From Dale Carnegie
"One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon - instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our windows today." Dale Carnegie
Monday, August 3, 2009
My Interview with Louise Locker
My guest on my radio talk show, Achieving the Extra-Ordinary, on Sunday July 26 was Louise Locker, otherwise known in San Antonio as "Elf Louise."
Listen in on the conversation with this extra-ordinary woman here:
Listen in on the conversation with this extra-ordinary woman here:
TFTD - APTITUDE vs ATTITUDE
It is not your APTITUDE that determines where you go with you life, it is your ATTITUDE!
Ron Graves Aug 3 2009
Ron Graves Aug 3 2009
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Typing errors in my continuation of newsletter posts
I hit the submit key before the spell check key in the two continuation of my newsletter posts. I do want to say that Knowville should read Knoxville (Tennessee) Optimist club plus please forgive a few other typo's. Thanks Ron
Continuation of The Four Way Test of Rotary
The Four Way Test is a great thought process to our daily lives. If I had to break it down into a one line test it would be the line almost everyone has heard in their lives and it is:
"Do unto others as you would have others do unto you."
One does not need to be Biblical or a member of a non-profit group or a volunteer in the community to live by this great test in one's life. Try it each day for a month and see how your life can change.
"Do unto others as you would have others do unto you."
One does not need to be Biblical or a member of a non-profit group or a volunteer in the community to live by this great test in one's life. Try it each day for a month and see how your life can change.
Continuation of Inspirational person of the month- August
"Sir, I am not just a janitor. I helped put someone on the moon!" This man recognized that he was not just a janitor, but had a bigger vision and purpose for his life.
During my travels, I am finding more and more companies that have no spirit whatsoever. Zilch. Nada. There is not spirit in the people who work for theses companies. Instaed I hear ickering. Jealsous. Envy. Saccasm. A culture that zaps people of their enthusiasm and energy. And they wonder why there are morale and performance issues?
We are all leaders! Every single one of us. Don't be one of those leaders that only lead when there is a big project or deadline at stake. Because it won't last and it certaily won't lead to greatness. Stimulate excitement and allow it to move you and your team by fueling up with high-octane purpose! Only you know what the purpose and vision is - and only can you can decide. When you are in charge, you have the best view and vision so you'll need to communicate your vision to others. And once they are part of your purpose and vision, they'll work harder and longer for you. You've probably heard of the phrase, "Imirror what I receive." You see, there may be times whn you'll break down and can't find the motivation to do what is necessary. But your family, friends, co-workers, teammates - whomever they may be - will continue to encourage you along the way.
A shared vision and purpose keeps us energized and together.
Copyright @2007 Optimist Club of Knowville, All rights reserved website by the Bryan Group
One never knows when something said or done will make such a difference in another's life.
The janitor was not just a janitor. Inspirational people come in all types and sizes. The common man is my inspirational person of the month because he realized he was part of something larger than life.
During my travels, I am finding more and more companies that have no spirit whatsoever. Zilch. Nada. There is not spirit in the people who work for theses companies. Instaed I hear ickering. Jealsous. Envy. Saccasm. A culture that zaps people of their enthusiasm and energy. And they wonder why there are morale and performance issues?
We are all leaders! Every single one of us. Don't be one of those leaders that only lead when there is a big project or deadline at stake. Because it won't last and it certaily won't lead to greatness. Stimulate excitement and allow it to move you and your team by fueling up with high-octane purpose! Only you know what the purpose and vision is - and only can you can decide. When you are in charge, you have the best view and vision so you'll need to communicate your vision to others. And once they are part of your purpose and vision, they'll work harder and longer for you. You've probably heard of the phrase, "Imirror what I receive." You see, there may be times whn you'll break down and can't find the motivation to do what is necessary. But your family, friends, co-workers, teammates - whomever they may be - will continue to encourage you along the way.
A shared vision and purpose keeps us energized and together.
Copyright @2007 Optimist Club of Knowville, All rights reserved website by the Bryan Group
One never knows when something said or done will make such a difference in another's life.
The janitor was not just a janitor. Inspirational people come in all types and sizes. The common man is my inspirational person of the month because he realized he was part of something larger than life.
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