Monday Morning Motivations Tenacity Pays

Published by Robert A. & Vicki L. Prentice of Professional Development Systems
December 7, 2009 Issue 380

From the Desk of Bob

Tapping our creative potential is the key to not only surviving the economic turmoil our world is in today but actually thriving as a result of it. I am making daily commitments to tap into my personal potential. Looking in every corner for that seed of an idea. Being alert and aware for all of the opportunities is my habit.

We cannot sit and wait this thing out. We cannot just hope things improve. We must take action on our thoughts and ideas once we have completed our due diligence.

Bob

My Upcoming Speaking Agenda:
1/13/10 - SD Rural Water Board- Keys to Better Leadership Training-Pierre, SD
1/22/10 - National Mutual Benefit- Keys To Better Leadership- Deadwood Conference
2/5/10 - National Mutual Benefit - Keys To Better Leadership- Green Bay Conference
4/8/10 - IEC-Dakotas Annual Convention- Pierre, SD
4/28/10 - Minnesota Sheriffs' Association - Key Note - Mankato Mn

Attitudes to Live By

Gather all the facts before making a decision.

Ask yourself what is the worst that can happen.

Prepare to accept the worst.

Ask other people their opinion.

Plan and focus.

Seeds of Success: Tap Your Creative Potential

By Robert A. Prentice

Deep within each of us lies a great wealth of creative potential, and I believe tapping into this potential is the best way to solve the challenges that we encounter in our lives. Let me share a story that illustrates my point.

A lady takes her pet chihuahua with her on a safari holiday. Wandering too far one day, the chihuahua gets lost in the bush and soon encounters a very hungry looking leopard. The chihuahua realizes he's in trouble, but, noticing some fresh bones on the ground, he settles down to chew on them, with his back to the big cat. As the leopard is about to leap, the chihuahua smacks his lips and exclaims loudly, "Boy, that was one delicious leopard. I wonder if there are any more around here!" The leopard stops mid-stride, and slinks away into the trees.

"Phew," says the leopard, "that was close - that evil little dog nearly had me."

A monkey nearby sees everything and thinks he'll win a favor by putting the stupid leopard straight. The chihuahua sees the monkey go after the leopard, and guesses he might be up to no good. When the leopard hears the monkey's story he feels angry at being made a fool, and offers the monkey a ride back to see him exact his revenge.

The little dog sees them approaching and fears the worst. Thinking quickly, the little dog turns his back, pretends not to notice them, and when the pair are within earshot says aloud, "Now where's that monkey got to? I sent him ages ago to bring me another leopard...."

What a wonderful story to illustrate how with just a little extra thought and some creative thinking we can keep the "monkey off our back" and the "leopards at bay!" I challenge you to think differently about the issues you are facing in your life this year. Gather all the facts, be constructively discontent with those facts and do some brainstorming and green-light thinking. Then, simply write out an action plan to live a richer, fuller and happier life. Take action on the plan!

On the Sunny Side of Life: More Tough Questions

Why isn't phonetic spelled the way it sounds?

Why are there Interstates in Hawaii?

Why are there flotation devices in the seats of planes instead of parachutes?

Why are cigarettes sold at gas stations where smoking is prohibited?

Have you ever imagined a world without hypothetical situations?

How does the guy who drives the snowplow get to work?

If the 7-11 is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, why does it have locks on the door?

You know that indestructible black box that is used on airplanes? Why don't they make the whole plane out of it?

If a firefighter fights fire and a crime fighter fights crime, what does a freedom fighter fight?

If they squeeze olives to get olive oil, how do they get baby oil?

If a cow laughs, does milk come out of her nose?

If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn your headlights on, what happens?

Why do they put Braille dots on the keypad of a drive-up ATM?

Why is it that when you transport something by car it is called shipment, but when you transport something by ship it's called cargo?

Why don't sheep shrink when it rains?

Why are they called apartments when they are all stuck together?

If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress?

If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the terminal?

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