Want to kill culture within an organization? Have the higher ups use special treatment, bending the rules for some and not for others, pick favorites Say your an open door when really you just say that because it’s what you’re supposed to do Of course, if we want to build culture, doing the opposite of … Continue reading 659. How long does a dying tree stand?
Tag: self help
658. easy wrong hard right
When’s the last time we pushed ourselves to do something we didn’t want to do? Or maybe it caused us to stretch Or maybe it was just setting a goal to achieve it, to say we did it. It could be running hundred miles in one week Cold showers everyday for a month Or maybe … Continue reading 658. easy wrong hard right
655. “it’s your fault”
Sometimes it’s the thing to do, to own up and take responsibility “This was my fault, I’m sorry, here’s how I’m fixing it” Other times, there’s an issue the arises and who’s fault it was doesn’t matter - the task still needs to get done. THEN we can talk about who’s fault and best practices … Continue reading 655. “it’s your fault”
654. How to Bake a cake
Here’s how: Mix the Ingredients Put it in the oven at 350 for 25 minutes (important) Take the cake out and decorate it Serve it to the party and enjoy All the steps are pretty simple, they can’t really be changed The cake HAS to bake at 350 for 25 minutes You can’t do 400 … Continue reading 654. How to Bake a cake
653. Success : paying dues
Looking for success? It could be success in anything Underneath all that: Hard workPersistence Long days Rejections Sacrifices Discipline Criticism Doubts Failures Risk What are you willing to go through to achieve that success goal?
652. we just have to try
Mothers raise their young, they nurture them But what about when the young become self-sufficient? What’s the role then? Some moms are better than others Just like some dads, brothers, sisters, friends, cars, movies are better than others It may hurt, because the truth hurts sometimes It’s okay though, we’re humans and that means we … Continue reading 652. we just have to try
650. Things start clicking
Sometimes on a run we hit a PR on a certain route And then on that same route we can have one of our slowest times It’s not about speed, its showing how no two days - or runs - are the same Sometimes it feels like we can be pushing a boulder up a … Continue reading 650. Things start clicking
649. easy to work
Have you ever worked with someone who’s like a thorn in your side? Everything’s a hassle w them… They have something to say; they’ll tell you what to do They complain, not pull their weight but quick to point fingers No one likes working w them either If only their attitude would change Because there’s … Continue reading 649. easy to work
648. Highs | Lows
Sometimes we have highs, lifes great Lows too, that’s okay Because everything isn’t happy go lucky Life can’t always be good Instead of thinking something is wrong with us or we’re automatically depressed We can continue to go on, to Keep on stepping even if we don’t feel like it Doing things - the right … Continue reading 648. Highs | Lows
647. something’s gotta give
If we’re operating at 100% how can we add more to our plate? We don’t. Something has to to give Maybe we’re at 100% and then we have a kid, something’s gotta give Or we take on a new role, have a sick family member… Where’s the priority? Ideally the “least priority” is the one … Continue reading 647. something’s gotta give
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