When planning and anticipating something important, it’s very easy and very tempting to spend time and energy thinking about all the negative possibilities. Perhaps, if you consider from every angle each scenario where something might go drastically wrong, then you can proactively avoid those scenarios! Seems logical, right? In reality, thinking about everything that could …
Showing appreciation for the good things in your life, and expressing gratitude for the people in your life will always pay amazing dividends back into your own life!
...If you’re in your youth, don’t rush toward tomorrow and forget to make the best of today. Or if you’re getting older, don’t fret over your yesterdays or your dwindling tomorrows – make the best of today!
...Are you ready to change your mindset and believe it’s never too late to start over? Are you willing to work hard, be consistent, and really pursue your dreams? It’s never too late to change your story’s ending!
...For me, it was a quart of milk. Gifts and rewards, in all areas of life and work, don’t need to be big; they just need to be strategic and deeply valued and appreciated by the recipient!
...As a leader, it’s critical that you learn and leverage the many nuances of motivation for those whom you lead. The difference in effectiveness between demotivated, uninspired people and those who are passionate and inspired is extraordinary!
...Your thoughts have more influence on your life than you might think. Yes, without action your thoughts may not be worth much, but in reality, it doesn’t take much for your thoughts to become action.
...Leaders can spread themselves out trying to pursue many things and most likely end up being merely mediocre at most of them. Instead, they should focus on a few key things that they already do well, and strive to excel in those areas!
...No matter who you are, where you live, and what you do for work, you will encounter frustrating situations and unfair circumstances. But instead of complaining, pointing fingers, and waiting for something to be done, choose instead to do something.
...Take time to notice the incredible, diverse, talented, beautiful people around you. Reach out to others, deviate from your own agenda for a minute. You never know the impact that one moment might have on someone else.
...Baseball legend Joe DiMaggio once said, “A person always doing his or her best becomes a natural leader, just by example.” Are you doing your best, and leading others to do likewise?
...Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, from Dan Nielsen and team!
...Whether you’re the recipient, giver, or even just the witness of a good deed, it never fails to brighten your mood and your day. I challenge you to go about your day today with “be good to people” in mind. See how many smiles you can bring. I promise, it will make a big difference in your day, and in theirs!
...No matter your circumstances, you can choose to see the glass as “half full,” not “half empty.” I challenge you: create and sustain the habit of intentionally bringing more joy into your daily life!
...You get to choose the attitude and outlook you “catch” and pass on to others. You get to choose your contagion. So make your choice—today, tomorrow, and every day—to be what you want to see more of in the world.
...Your time is a precious and limited resource; so to be most effective—both personally and professionally—you should focus on these two lists.
...Enjoy the stuff you already have. Utilize your stuff to create more joy. Bless others with the stuff you don’t need. Appreciate simplicity…. “Don’t make space for more stuff. Make space for more life.” – Courtney Carver
...Yes, there are many great leaders who, by the world’s standards, have been very successful. But I don’t think success in and of itself is what makes a leader (or anyone) great.
...Inspirational leaders must paint a vivid picture of the future in order to inspire those they lead to follow them toward that vision.
...When you notice someone’s light is growing dim, don’t just stand by and watch what happens. Help them change their batteries!
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