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I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it. — Maya Angelou

Success Thought of the Day – 7/10/20

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Have you ever found yourself in a business meeting or sales transaction, negotiating from a defensive posture? Where you feel consumed with what you stand to lose, and your actions are focused on protecting and minimalizing that loss?

It is difficult to create solutions from that posture as you are not standing in your power when consumed with those thoughts.

Work towards a shift that starts with knowing there will be change, but you [as a person] will not be reduced by it. Continue with a primary focus on growing something better together, finding the common ground, the common goals and the collective win.

A great collective win means you win. A bigger pie means bigger slices!

Success Thought of the Day – 7/9/20

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Last weekend I accidentally began watching “Alone,” a survival series on the History channel. The plot is simple. Ten contestants are dropped off on an island, must live off the land, and be the last person standing to win. They must build shelter, find food, manage through the elements, deal with the wildlife, etc. [Read more…]

History is as recent as yesterday. Make a difference today and be historical tomorrow. – James Rosseau, Sr.

Success Thought of the Day – 7/7/20

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You have something that others need … a gift, a talent, a skill, a treasure, etc. There is no need to ask if you can be of use. The only questions that remain are when and where do you want to be of use.

Put first things first (be purposeful), set aligned goals, prioritize actions, and execute.

Be present. Care for yourself and others.

Stubbornness gets doggedly locked into an attitude or position (the how).

Stay determined to reach your goals and be measured on “how” you get there.

Expectations tend to be self-fulfilling.

Success Thought of the Day – 7/6/20

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Start this week off great by holistically expecting the very best of and for yourself.

Put first things first (be purposeful), set aligned goals, prioritize actions, and execute.

Be present. Care for yourself and others.

Stubbornness gets doggedly locked into an attitude or position (the how).

Stay determined to reach your goals and be measured on “how” you get there.

Success Thought of the Day – 7/1/20

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Determination is about your commitment to the goal (the why, the what).

Stubbornness gets doggedly locked into an attitude or position (the how).

Stay determined to reach your goals and be measured on “how” you get there.

Success Thought of the Day – 6/30/20

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Don’t overlook the “small things” in an eagerness to advance, they are the proving grounds for good habits. Scale and expansion don’t change the nature of your habits, it just amplifies them.

The distance from hearing to empathy is wide, but worth the travel. – James Rosseau, Sr.

Success Thought of the Day – 6/23/20

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To “share the feelings of another” takes work, restraint, and discipline.  It requires holding back on the natural inclination of listening to respond.  However, if we really want to help someone … if you really want to create collaborative solutions … isn’t it worth it?