Monday Morning Motivations Tenacity Pays

Published by Robert A. & Vicki L. Prentice of Professional Development Systems
February 16, 2009 Issue 338

From the Desk of Bob

Greetings!

Recently, I have been reading a book by Jim O'Connor called "Cuss Control". I admit that over the years I have had a challenge with cursing. I am sure in the last twenty years or so being in business I have slowly gained more control over this negative behavior. Yet, it has some of the same roots a few other negative habits and behaviors I have to deal with that I am working diligently at getting cleaned up in my life. I guess that is why they call it "self" improvement.

Make sure you see this video on Jim's book. It is great clip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUMxLiL3_9A

Have a great week. Let me know if there is anything that I can do to help you on your journey to greater success in your life! Bob

This week's "E" word: Employment
noun: the condition of having paid work; a person's trade or profession; the action of giving work to someone.

*** I share these e-words each week to encourage, and enlighten every one of my loyal e-readers!

Life Attitudes

Humphrey Davy: "Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles, and kindnesses, and small obligations, given habitually, are what win and preserve the heart and secure comfort."

Kahlil Gibran: "Tenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair but manifestations of strength and resolution."

Anne Lamott: "I do not at all understand the mystery of grace-only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us."

Seeds of Success: Grace Under Fire

By Robert A. Prentice

Attitude is everything in my world. I sincerely want to have the proper attitude towards everything in life. Consistently having the right attitude is not always easy for me-even if I am "Mr. Attitude." I don't believe I am alone here. I have observed that having the right attitude, especially in the midst of stresses and pressures, can be difficult for all of us. Yet seldom is it easier to be grumpy and pouting, whining and complaining, taking the road that is most often traveled, which is not necessarily the high road.

I realize that when other people leave work undone or things out of place or frustrate you in some way or another, it is quite easy to get upset and start ranting and raving. But is that really the answer? Does that really solve the challenge? I am not saying that you should ignore the challenge. What I am saying is that how you respond to the little things will certainly define how you handle the bigger things in life. You don't usually have control over situations and circumstances brought about by others, but you can choose to remain calm, cool and collected when things don't go your way. You can choose not to lose your head even when others are losing theirs. I like to refer to this as having "grace under fire."

Let me confirm that having the proper attitude-this grace under fire-is simply treating others with courteous goodwill even when they are not treating us right. This is something I am committed to working on every single day from the moment that I wake up and start connecting with other people because I believe it's the right thing to do.

How about you? Are you working on your attitude everyday from the moment that you wake up? Remember that today is a new day and you can start fresh. Do not let anything get in the way of spoiling your day. Complete the work you must do. Focus on what is right and good. Overcome the challenges in such a manner that other people will be amazed and dazzled. And when challenges come your way, before reacting in frustration, determine how you can best respond to the challenge or issue with an attitude of grace.

Plan your strategy to implement grace into the situation; process it again to make sure you are thinking correctly; then move forward conveying your thoughts, ideas, comments and suggestions in order to help set the tone for those who are obviously needing a bit of an attitude adjustment. Remember reacting with kindness and grace-even when you are under fire-will impact your relationships in a most positive manner.

On the Sunny Side of Life

There are several men in the locker room of a private club after exercising. Suddenly a cell phone that was on one of the benches rings. A man picks it up and the following conversation ensues:

"Hello?"

"Honey, It's me. Are you at the club?"

"Yes."

"Great! I am at the mall 2 blocks from where you are. I saw a beautiful mink coat... It is absolutely gorgeous!! Can I buy it?"

"What's the price?"

"Only $1,500.00"

"Well, OK, go ahead and get, if you like it that much..."

"Ahhh and I also stopped by the Mercedes dealership and saw the 2001 models. I saw one I really liked. I spoke with the salesman and he gave me a really good price ... and since we need to exchange the BMW that we bought last year..."

"What price did he quote you?"

"Only $60,000..."

"OK, but for that price I want it with all the options."

"Great! Before we hang up, something else..."

"What?"

"It might look like a lot, but I was reconciling your bank account and... I stopped by the real estate agent this morning and I saw the house we had looked at last year. It's on sale!! Remember? The one with a pool, English Garden, acre of park area, beachfront property..."

"How much are they asking?"

"Only $450,000... a magnificent price, and I see that we have that much in the bank to cover..."

"Well, than go ahead and buy it, but just bid $420,000. OK?"

"OK, sweetie... Thanks! I'll see you later!! I love you!!!"

"Bye... I do too..."

The man hangs up, closes the phone's flap and raises his hand while holding the phone and asks to all those present: "Does anyone know who this phone belongs to?"

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