Command and control. That was my introduction into the workplace back in the 1990s. It was a place with little flexibility and rigid managers. Working from home - are you kidding? It was the company way or the highway.
Every day we wake up is a chance to start fresh. A chance to make a positive impact, do good and drive our lives forward. Often it’s the small things that have the largest impact.
Great communication is a key to success, and knowing how to engage in conversation and get your point across is vital if you want to really want to grow your career.
In a world around us that’s filled with uncertainty, anxiety and a 24/7 news cycle it’s not surprising that people fall into a pattern of negative and jaded thinking.
I see posts and articles from men in their late 30’s and early 40’s talking about how “old” they feel. They opine about their “younger” days and how they now are stuck feeling achy and sore. Common complaints include back pain
One thing I am getting really tired of is the hype around AI and the seemingly endless push to have technology invade every aspect of the human life. It’s actually becoming a detriment in many ways.
We live in a time when celebrities, pop culture icons and fake social media influencers are worshipped by the masses who scroll endlessly through their timelines wanting to see who is one upping the other.
Winners understand the power of momentum. Often people allow minor setbacks, fears or failures to derail them from their goals. I’m here to tell you that you have to look at these as merely speed bumps.
Society today is about now, now, now. People want fast service, immediate gratification and have little patience. This concept flies in opposition to the reality of accomplishing big things in life.
Energy and enthusiasm can help you immensely in life. Even if you’re lacking in some areas, energy and enthusiasm can help you overcome many obstacles. People will gain a positive impression of you and you’ll stand out from the crowd and inspire them.
Sure, modern technology has made our lives easier in many ways but when you think about, has it really? We might get more information faster and feel connected to everything but is it really necessary at expense of our health and well being? I don’t think so.
This little trophy from an Elks Hoop Shoot contest years ago might seem insignificant today but for me it’s a reminder. A reminder of my first real “win”.