Monday Morning Motivations Tenacity Pays

Published by Robert A. & Vicki L. Prentice of Professional Development Systems
February 8, 2010 Issue 389

From the Desk of Bob

It sure has been tough lately making decisions about the many facets of life. I do not know about you but I sure have had a difficult time with some of the challenges hitting me. Yes, I know, I know that we have to face the challenges with a positive attitude and all, but, wow this economy has really tested my skills and attitudes. I also know that I am not in this boat alone.

One thing I know for sure is that we must be proactive, on each decision, and especially following through and completing our due diligence required in every situation that we are facing. This smart practice will save us many, many headaches in the future.

To your success,
Bob

My Upcoming Speaking Agenda:
3/1/10 - Darrell's Oil Company-Customer Appreciation Dinner- Wessington Springs, SD
4/8/10 - AER Conference- Aberdeen, SD
4/10/10 - IEC-Dakotas Annual Convention- Pierre, SD
4/28/10 - Minnesota Sheriffs' Association - Key Note - Mankato, Mn
5/26/10 - SDAAO Conference - Mitchell, SD

Completed Projects this Year:
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

Attitudes to Live By

"A decision delayed until it is too late is not a decision; it's evasion." -Anonymous

"Nothing is more difficult and more precious than to be able to decide." -Napoleon Bonaparte

"When possible make the decision now, even if action is in the future. A reviewed decision usually is better than one reached at the last moment." -William B. Given, Jr.

Seeds of Success: Wise Decision Making

By Robert A. Prentice

Ben Franklin was known as a master of decision making; he consistenly made really good decisions. Good decision making is a skill I desire for my life, as I am sure we all do. Years ago, I learned that with every choice there is a decision to be made and that even making no decision is still making a decision.

When Ben Franklin was faced with a difficult decision, he would take a piece of paper and make two lines on it, like the letter "T". He would take time to gather all the facts and list anything that was causing him to hesitate on one side of the "T" and then any reasons in favor of taking a certain action or direction on the other side of the "T".

I have found Dr. Franklin's method of making decisions very helpful in my own life; perhaps you will, too. By simply getting the information out of your head and down on paper, you are able to see more clearly the facts and which side weighs the heavier. This is extrememly beneficial in helping one to think through the process and make a truly good decision.

"A wise man makes his own decisions; an ignorant man follows public opinion." -Chinese Proverb

Sunny Side of Life: Riddles

A little turtle begins to climb a tree slowly. After long hours of effort, he reaches the top, jumps into the air waving his front legs, until he crashes heavily into the ground with a hard knock on his shell.

After recovering his consciousness, he starts to climb the tree again, jumps again, and knocks the ground heavily again.

The little turtle persisted again and again while a couple of birds, sitting at the edge of a branch watched the turtle in pain.

Suddenly the female bird says to the male, "Hey dear, I think it's time to tell our little turtle he's adopted.".

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