Published by Robert A. & Vicki L. Prentice of Professional Development Systems
May 28, 2007 Issue 250
From the Desk of Bob
Happy Memorial Day! Today, many of us are officially kicking off the summer by taking the day off, getting together with friends and family, and attending Memorial Day services.
We Americans, typically think of summer as vacation time, but that's no reason not to keep your mind sharp this summer, and a fun way to do that is to attend one of our webinars.
People are signing up for the May 31st webinar on creativity, and we would love to see you sign up, too. Simply send me an email and I will then send you further details. Also, you can check out the links (see left-hand column) for more information on upcoming webinars.
Here at Professional Development Systems, we are going through a major shift in adding this internet component to our training systems. It is both challenging and exciting. It is also very similar to pioneering. This is a bold, brave new world and I would love to invite you on my journey. So, please sign up today.
I will be scheduling one webinar each month; each will be on a different topic. (See 2007 Webinar Schedule, to the left). Since space is limited, I recommend that you sign up right away.
Ticket Prices: $35.00 per session / per person. Special Offer: Buy two "tickets" and get one FREE, to be utilized for any future sessions or given to a friend or co-worker!
Here is what you will get for your $35.00 investment per session / per person!
1. 60 - 90 minute Training Session on your computer.
2. Free follow up care to make sure that you have implemented the tools, resources and ideas gleaned from the session.
3. An accountability system, if you choose.
I look forward to hearing from you! Bob
bob@mrattitudespeaks.com
In this week's issue
Life Attitudes
Seeds of Success: A Turtle Story
Creativity Encounter
Mr. Attitude's Life Tested Tools
Life Attitudes
"Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it."
-Dwight D. Eisenhower
"Ability is what you're capable of. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it."
-Lou Holz
"We cannot control life's difficult moments but we can choose to make life less difficult. We cannot control the negative atmosphere of the world, but we can control the atmosphere of our minds. Too often we try to choose and control things we cannot. Too seldom we choose to control what we can-our attitude."
-John Maxwell
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Seeds of Success: A Turtle Story
By Robert A. Prentice
James Bryan Conant said, "Behold the turtle he makes progress only when he sticks his neck out!" There is so much truth to this statement. It takes some major motivation to take a risk.
Speaking of motivation, there are three major types of motivation: Fear, Incentive and Attitude. Most of us are aware of fear and incentive motivations. Today I want to introduce you to attitude motivation. This is where we have the right kind of attitude to get things done.
I am reminded of the story of a little boy and his turtle.
Everyday a little boy, named Johnny, would run home and take his turtle out of the cage to play with him. One day it was different when he picked up the turtle to play. The little turtle didn't stick his head out of his shell; no little turtle legs, no little turtle tail. Nothing.
Heart broken, Johnny was crying his little eyes out when his daddy came home from work that day. In an attempt to help his young son feel better about the situation, the father proposed they have a turtle funeral. The little boy thought this was most appropriate and the two set to work making the most beautiful turtle casket you ever saw out of an old hat box found in Mom's closet decorated with some black and gold spray paint and ribbons.
Dad proposed to Johnny that this be an "official" turtle funeral and that they invite Uncle Joe and Aunt Bess and all his friends from school. Johnny ran around the neighborhood calling, "Come to the turtle funeral! Come to the turtle funeral!"
Friends from school and church gathered in Johnny's room, as Mom played an organ processional in the background. Dad reached into the cage and pulled the little turtle out of his cage, and they next thing you know, the little turtle's head, tail, and feet pop out of the shell. Everyone was in shock and awe, especially Johnny, who hollered out, "LET'S KILL HIM DADDY!"
Now, I assure you, we are not into hurting little turtles, but there is a moral here: Attitudes can be changed-sometimes quite dramatically, as in this story. Did you notice how the dad was able to motivate his son, not by using fear or incentives, but by changing the boy's attitude? What good news! We, too, can shift attitudes in ourselves and in others. So, the next time you're faced with a need to motivate someone, remember this little turtle story.
Mr. Attitude, Bob Prentice of Professional Development Systems is proud to present The Creativity Encounter
At a computer near you–May 31 from 2:00 to 3:30 (CST)
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2007 Webinar Schedule
Friday, June 22 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (CDT) – Planning for Results
July (TBA) – Time & Stress Management Solutions
August (TBA) – Personality Types (Understanding Human Behavior)
September (TBA) – Attitudes for Excellence
October (TBA) – Life Strategies & Priorities
November (TBA) – Keys To Better Selling
December (TBA) – Setting & Achieving Goals in 2008!
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