Published by Robert A. & Vicki L. Prentice of Professional Development Systems
July 16, 2007 Issue 257
From the Desk of Bob
Are you having the success in life you desire? I am not talking material wealth, though that is certainly a vital part of life. I am talking about success as a human being living a rich, full and happy life that savors every moment and cherishes special memories while impacting those around us in a positive manner.
Summer is most definitely in full swing and the temperature is rising. May I recommend you beat the heat by attending one-or more-of my fun and interactive webinars? (See info in the blue column at left.) You won't have to go anywhere to do it-just sit at your computer with a cool glass of iced tea or lemonade and be refreshed and rejuvenated as you participate in the webinar of your choice. Ahhhhh!
The heat is on so keep coooool! Bob
bob@mrattitudespeaks.com
In this week's issue
Life Attitudes
Seeds of Success: Look in the Mirror
Webinar Schedule
Sunny Side of Life
Mr. Attitude's Life Tested Tools
Life Attitudes
"Example is not the main thing in influencing others; it is the only thing."
-Albert Schweitzer
"A pint of example is worth a gallon of advice."
-Anonymous
"He that gives good advice, builds with one hand; he that gives good counsel and example, builds with both; but he that gives good admonition and bad example, builds with one hand and pulls down with the other."
-Francis Bacon
"What we do is more powerful than what we say. Doing is the example that others see."
-Anonymous
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Seeds of Success: Look in the Mirror
By Robert A. Prentice
A long time ago, my wife and I came to the conclusion that usually when we see something that is not so positive in one of our children, there is a very good chance that one or the other of us, as parents, is needing improvement in that same area of our own life. Put another way, seeing the weaknesses in our child's life is a lot like looking into a mirror that reminds us of our faults and shortcomings.
For instance, you scold your son for grumbling and complaining about doing their chores; when you hold up the mirror you see you have been grumbling and complaining about your job too. Or you remind your daughter for the umpteenth time to stop leaving her stuff laying all over the place; the mirror reveals that you aren't very good about putting your things away either. Whatever our actions and attitudes, our children somehow get the idea they have our permission to do what they have seen us do. Monkey see, monkey do!
We dads (and moms too) whether we like it or not, are setting the example every day for our children at home. It can take a great deal of courage and honesty to look into that mirror and have to admit that our child is only imitating what they have seen in us.
Please keep in mind that I have been on a quest for self-improvement for nearly all my adult life, and at the same time have been an open book, sharing my journey with its challenges, discoveries and successes along the way. I have not said this in a long time, but the fact remains that accountability and responsibility go hand in hand. Not only parents, but also employers, supervisors, politicians and anyone else who is in leadership in any capacity needs to look in the mirror more often-to take a good look to find out what is behind that mask of mediocrity.
If you recognize yourself in what I have written-as I know it describes me at times-then be challenged right now to commit to making the personal and professional changes necessary in order to have a more positive impact on those that we lead.
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On the Sunny Side of Life
LIFE ACCORDING TO DR. SEUSS
NOTE: Most everyone is familiar with Dr. Seuss, author of fun and easy reading books for children such as, Green Eggs and Ham, Fox & Sox, and The Cat in the Hat. Recently, I ran across a number of Dr. Seuss quotes that I thought would be fun to share with you. Dr. Seuss has an interesting way of looking at life, don't you think? I suggest you read them out loud to get the full effect! -Vicki Prentice
"Today you are You,
That is truer than true.
There is no one alive
Who is Youer than You."
"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."
"Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple."
"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
"I meant what I said and I said what I meant."
"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."
"How did it get so late so soon?
Its night before its afternoon.
December is here before its June.
My goodness how the time has flewn.
How did it get so late so soon?"
"Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one."
"I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living; It's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, and that enables you to laugh at life's realities."
"You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself
In any direction you choose.
You're on your own.
And you know what you know.
You are the guy who'll decide where to go."
"You're in pretty good shape for the shape you are in."
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