Abraham Maslow We have this wonderful program at P&G that happens every 3 - 4 months. It is called Personal Development Day when essentially every meeting and other obligation gets set aside and everyone works on developing their skills. And by everyone, I mean everyone. The program started first in Purchases and quickly spread across… Continue reading “I suppose it is tempting if the only tool you have is a hammer to treat everything as it if were a nail.”
"In my daughter's eyes, I am a hero. I am strong and wise and I know no fear. But the truth is plain to see; she was sent to rescue me. I see who I want to be, in my daughter's eyes." Martina McBride This week, my daughter turns 21. She is a beautiful accomplished… Continue reading “In my daughter’s eyes, I am a hero. I am strong and wise and I know no fear. ”
Epictetus I love this quote! It spoke to me when I was trying to lose some weight and was reaching for the junk food in my pantry. Really... I am worth so much more - stay on this diet and I can go to my favorite restaurant in Cincinnati instead! (Nicolas, in case you are… Continue reading “How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself?”
Ashton Kutcher Motivation from a sexy actor (his version of himself, though I can't disagree) is a good thing. I think Ashton may have been reflecting on something Thomas Edison said, "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." Either way, it is sage advice. Ashton's advice… Continue reading “Opportunity looks a lot like hard work.”
Mark Twain Today is the day some would call April Fools Day. A day for playing pranks and telling long tales. When I was young, my mother would always wake me up and say, "Look outside Eileen, it's snowing!" Followed by an "April Fools". This was as good as jokes got in my house... Back… Continue reading “This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty four.”
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