Published by Robert A. & Vicki L. Prentice of Professional Development Systems
April 23, 2007 Issue 245
From the Desk of Bob
Opportunity is KNOCKING!
What are the most powerful lessons you have learned in your life? Write them down and send them to me. I would love to publish them for you and I know others would benefit from learning from your life experiences, as well.
When you send me your story, be sure that you make the example and lesson learned clear so we can share with others as space here in MMM allows. I know that I am not the only person with a story to tell and I look forward to sharing my platform with others.
Below you will find an example of what I am looking for in a submission. Remember this: It is not what we take from this life; it is what we give.
Email me if you have any questions about this opportunity and I will be happy to answer.
Best wishes for a fantastic week! Bob
bob@mrattitudespeaks.com
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Life Attitudes
Seeds of Success: In A Tight Spot
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Life Attitudes
"The farther backwards you can look the farther forward you are likely to see."
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"Life will teach you the lessons, it is up to you to learn them."
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"Other people may be there to help us, guide us along our path, but the lesson to be learned is always ours."
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Seeds of Success: In A Tight Spot
By Robert A. Prentice
One summer, about 35 years ago I was driving a tractor on our farm, raking some straw in a field that had just been combined. I was all alone and getting so very hot and tired that I decided to stop the tractor so I could quickly grab the water jug, which was in the trees at the end of the field.
When I jumped off the tractor I failed to set the parking brake, and so when I went to get back on the tractor after grabbing my water jug, the tractor began to roll backwards. Immediately, I was pinned between the huge tire and the implement I was pulling.
Fortunately, I was stuck inside the well of the tire; otherwise, I probably would have been crushed and killed! Needless to say, I was still pinned in and could not move. The tractor was running at full throttle so it was very loud, which prevented anyone from hearing me holler for help. And so there I was, stuck for several hours in this very strange predicament.
It was my dad who finally came to the rescue and pluck me from this very uncomfortable position. You know, Dad never did yell at me or say anything at all to make me feel bad. (He probably knew I already felt pretty stupid.)
One lesson I learned that day is this: Always make sure to set the brake on a hill!
More importantly, though, I also learned that when someone close to me does something really dumb, I want to handle it quietly, just like my dad did. When people mess up, they usually feel bad enough and I sure don't need to say anything to make them feel even worse than they already do.
MMM Reader's Feedback
Bob,
I have been receiving the Monday Morning Motivations for about a year. I enjoy it each and every week. I have used some of your words of wisdom for situations with my employees. Thank you for this wonderful service. You are a true inspiration.
Sandy B.
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Bob,
I have been receiving your MMM's for about a year. They're very timely. I often share a quote or discuss one of your topics in my weekly "huddles" with my staff and/or in our "Continuous Improvement Team Meeting" with about 25 department managers every other week.
I am happy with it. I like the format and theme. For me, it's not only a personal resource, but a business one. For that reason, I'd love to see more business issues addressed. Some examples might be: Stress relief, good customer service, supervisor tips/priorities, How to deal with gossip and negativity in the workplace, family in workplace, etc., better communication, email protocol, motivation, organizing, time management, methods of prioritizing.
Thank you for asking! David H.
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