Life is often filled with unexpected surprises and uncertainties that can catch us off guard. Many of the unusual circumstances and situations that occur in our lives involve our relationships with other people, whether family members, friends, or business associates.
The experiences we face in life can sometimes seem strange. What we are taught in school is supposed to prepare us for a specific vocation or profession. We also learn from our environment, our family, and our friends. But perhaps one of the greatest teachers of all is a friend that we often fail to recognize. It is called adversity.
Several years ago I took Carl Smith with me to play golf with my good friend, Zig Ziglar. At that time Zig was still in good health. Carl was our Director of Training here at Personality Insights for many years. It had been his life-long dream to meet Zig.
One of the most powerful words in the English language is the word THINK. What happens to us in life will largely be determined by our ability to use our minds and learn how to properly think about circumstances as we reason through situations.
In this week’s Tip, I want to try to make a finer distinction between being happy and being full of joy. Mark Twain once said, “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter–it’s the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning!” Words do make a difference in the way we perceive things.
I am sure everyone has heard the saying, “Variety is the spice of life.” I cannot take credit for the originality of that thought, but I certainly can take credit for putting this Tip into practice! This has been the story of my life! I have been an undergraduate student, a graduate student, a youth director, a school teacher, a supervisor of curriculum, a school Principal, a football coach, a travel agent, an assistant Pastor, a Senior Pastor, a business owner, a motivational speaker, a counselor, an employee and a business consultant. Life has never been dull. I do not think any two days of my entire life have been close to being alike! I do not think I have lived an unstable life. My life has been a great adventure! It has all been very interesting and I would not change a thing!
Most of us have gone fishing at some time in our life. Perhaps your father, mother, grandfather or uncle took you, as a little boy or little girl, down to the pond to let you try to catch your first fish. What a great experience for a child!
I am sure that anyone who reads this Tip has heard a statement similar to this one at some point in their life. Anyone who has been around an educational program, a seminar leader or a motivational speaker, has heard over and over again that in order to be successful, you have to do more than just hear good ideas. You must actually put them into practice. I am sure you have heard the old joke: Three bullfrogs are sitting on a lily pad; one decides to jump in the water. How many frogs are left? Answer? Three. Just because you decide to do something doesn’t mean you do anything! This week, I want to focus on one particular aspect of that concept.
I like things to run smoothly. I like everyone to get along with each other. I like to see a smile on people’s faces and happiness demonstrated from each person’s heart. You probably feel the same way.
Personality Insights, Inc. began in 1991. I had been speaking for several different organizations and I finally came to the conclusion that I should start my own business. It was somewhat a leap of faith, but now, looking back these many years later, I am certainly glad I took that step.
This coming Friday, April 22, is my birthday! I will be 73 years old. Wow! That really does sound old, doesn’t it? I can still remember when my mother turned 40… and I thought that was old!
Recently I was with a friend of mine in a store that sold building materials. The place reminded me of an ant bed! The employees were all hurrying to pull orders, talking on the phone, using the copier to make copies of paperwork, and speaking loudly to each other. It was a hot bed of activity!
I am always amazed when I think about how much opportunity exists in the world. Everywhere I look, there is an opportunity for everyone to step up and better their personal relationships and financial situation.
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