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Here goes Blog #339..."I never give them hell. I just tell the truth, and they think it's hell."-Harry S. Truman-Ok... what movie did you think of when you read this? Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men came immmediately to my mind. 'You want the truth...you can't handle the truth.'Some people don't want to hear the reality, the facts. Some just would like to hide under the covers, or ignore the bad news and unpleasant stuff. Maybe it will just 'go away.' I personally like to know where I stand. Confront whatever the facts are, and take them head on.My mother used to have a great saying, which I still adhere to today. Clare Loeber Smith used to say "You can tell anybody almost anything, if done in a pleasant and respectful way." Try her approach. It's about as solid advice as you'll find out there. And then the other person KNOWS WHERE THEY STAND, and hopefully can figure out how best to proceed from there. If you don't really know where you stand, how can you go forward properly?That's my view...what say you?
Here goes Blog quote #338...One customer, well taken care of, could be more valuable than $10,000 worth of advertising."-Jim Rohn-Well stated, Mr Rohn. Sometimes, we have to think about what we are doing. How much does it cost to get a new customer? How much is a valued customer worth, one who truly believes in your product/service, and LOVES what you do?Does it make sense to spend all your time and money trying to obtain new customers, or would we be better off catering to our existing fans? Perhaps it should be an even mix of our efforts. At minimum, some effort should be placed on and put into your loyal patrons, as they are walking billboards and testimonials of your company. We all need new customers. But the one who gets a customer, then takes them for granted will soon be looking for even more new customers. Take care of your "raving fans." It will produce fruitful dividends.That's my view...what say you?
Here goes quote Blog #337..."There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart. Pursue those."-Anonymous-Byrd Baggett once said, "The secret of happiness---find out what you truly love to do and then, direct all your energy towards doing it." There are hundreds of quotes written on passion and pursuit of what really lights your fire. Most messages have a common thread, stating success, be it physically, financially, or emotionally, is found when you are doing something that you thoroughly enjoy.Passion. Find it. Then follow it. You'll be pleasantly surprised on the path it takes you.That's my view...what say you?
Here goes Blog quote 336..."We do not know one millionth of one percent about anything."-Thomas Edison-Kind of reminds me of the contradicting line (not sure if there is a name for that)...The more I know, the more I realize I don't know. What makes this an even more quality quote is the person who quoted it!This is a good one to print off for keeping the ego in check. Any time we are thinking we are too big for our britches, a good idea to re- read Edison's comment.That's my view...what say you?
Here goes Blog quote #335..."Don't be a fool, go to school, and stay until you are through. 'Cause if they can make penicillin from molded bread, think what they can do with you."-Nipsy Russell-Bet you though this was a Dr Seuss quote. It's none other than the hilarious Mr. Russell of the famed 1970's TV game show 'Match Game.'I don't have a lot to add to this one as it rhymes, it's succinct, and it makes a whole lot of sense. All I'll chime in with is to agree with Nipsy and suggest to certainly stay in school; the benefits FAR OUTWEIGH the detriments.After all,it's kind of FUN to see what your potentials and possibilities are. Onward with schooling!ps.. the TEACHERS have to LOVE this Quote, don' t they? Feel free to share it with any that you know.That's my view...what say you?
Here goes Blog quote #334..."We must be willing to get rid of the life we planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us."-Joseph Campbell-I didn't take this as whatever our goals are missions are, just throw them out the window. Goals, objectives and plans are all good things to have for direction in life. I think what Campbell is saying, is that life doesn't always go according to our plans. In fact, most of the time, it doesn't! However, that's what makes life so interesting. That's what makes it fun. Non- boring. Unpredictable.So I take the message here as follows... Be flexible. Be willing to change. Get ready for adaptation, because you never know what's around life's curve in the road.Thats my view...what say you?
Here goes Blog quote #333..."It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference."-Tom Brokaw-Reminds me of the old line that anyone can make money, but it's a challenge to save it and keep it. Similar here. Anyone can make money. The real question is...Are you making a DIFFERENCE? In your life? In the lives of others? Make a difference this year. This weekend. Today!
Thats my view...what say you?
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