William Arthur Ward said, “The pessimist complains about the
wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.”
Leaders, like everyone else, are exposed to changing circumstances and
obstacles. There are no exemptions. But what sets the leader apart from others
is her or her ability to adapt in a way that it causes no significant
disruption because he can adjust the sails. When the adversities of life blow
your way, adjust the sails. In doing so you are not acknowledging defeat you are
just positioning yourself for a greater opportunity because of it. Adjust your
attitude; adjust your sails!
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Showing posts with label progress. Show all posts
Thursday, May 29, 2014
ADJUST YOUR SAILS!
I have heard a lot of complaining lately. The majority of it is just the lack of motivation to continue when things get tough. Life is not "Smooth Sailing" all the time but there is a way to keep sailing.
Monday, June 14, 2010
"I Thought So!"
One of my favorite books is "Thinking For A Change" by Dr. John Maxwell. Why, because it made me think! I never realized how hard it was to really think about something. I mean focused thinking.
We all have those quick moments when we give someone or something a passing thought. But, do we really focus our thinking for any length of time?
It is said that unsuccessful people focus their thinking on how to survive. Those who are average will focus on how to maintain. But those who are what most people call successful, will focus their thinking on progress. It stands to reason that if we change our thinking, and give some time to it, we can move from surviving to being successful. We could also go the other way, from successful to just surviving.
"I'll think about it!" This is the answer we get most after asking someone a question they were unprepared to be asked. Wouldn't it be wonderful if they actually did "think" about whatever it was?
What has occupied your thoughts lately? Have you focused on your thoughts so that you could get the answers that go beyond everyday comprehension? Simple answers require simple thought. But the answers that will move us forward will require us to think about it for a while.
Today is full of decisions. Which ones will you make? Are you going to survive, maintain, or progress? Think about it!
We all have those quick moments when we give someone or something a passing thought. But, do we really focus our thinking for any length of time?
It is said that unsuccessful people focus their thinking on how to survive. Those who are average will focus on how to maintain. But those who are what most people call successful, will focus their thinking on progress. It stands to reason that if we change our thinking, and give some time to it, we can move from surviving to being successful. We could also go the other way, from successful to just surviving.
"I'll think about it!" This is the answer we get most after asking someone a question they were unprepared to be asked. Wouldn't it be wonderful if they actually did "think" about whatever it was?
What has occupied your thoughts lately? Have you focused on your thoughts so that you could get the answers that go beyond everyday comprehension? Simple answers require simple thought. But the answers that will move us forward will require us to think about it for a while.
Today is full of decisions. Which ones will you make? Are you going to survive, maintain, or progress? Think about it!
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