Tag: success
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Don’t feel bad if you had humble beginnings
A man and his wife found a lamp and began rubbing it, joking that maybe a genie would appear. To their amazement, a genie really did appear and asked them what their wishes were. The wife thought for a minute and then said “I wish that I could travel the world.” Poof! When the smoke…
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12 steps to lose weight, break any bad habit
Wikipedia lists the 12 original steps from Alcoholics Anonymous and I have copied them here. The great thing about these 12 steps is that they can be used for any addiction, from overeating to alcohol, anger to drug addiction. I’ve added my own thoughts under each of the 12 steps. 1. We admitted we were…
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Rags to riches-two success stories
“I learned that the only way you are going to get anywhere in life is to work hard at it. Whether you’re a musician, a writer, an athlete, or a businessman, there is no getting around it. If you do, you’ll win—if you don’t, you won’t. ~Bruce Jenner, Olympic gold medalist. George Zimmer is an…
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How to talk to someone who is difficult or angry
At one time or another, we’ve all had to maintain a conversation with someone who is defensive, a poor listener, or a discussion dominator. Ask Yourself: 1. What do you think is the most difficult aspect of dealing with an emotional communication situation in the workplace? 2. When faced with a particularly difficult communication situation,…
Ideas for success 