The radio screams and the papers print reams for the player who carries the ball, While never a word is written or heard of the players who sit through it all. But there on the bench a dozen hearts wrench when a man goes in the fray. They never go in, but they take it and grin-- for them it's all work and no play. When the vacant seats stare you will find them all there in the thick of the strife and storm. They are battered and bruised-- it's for practice they're used-- in the … [Read more...]
The Art of Leadership
Written by Wilferd Arlan Peterson (August 21, 1900 - June 2, 1995). Mr. Peterson was regarded as "one of the best loved American writers of the 20th century, renowned for his inspirational wisdom and aphoristic wit" by the Independent Publishers Group. He published nine books starting in 1949 with The Art of Getting Along: Inspiration for Triumphant Daily Living." The leader is a servant. The leader sees through the eyes of his followers. The leader says, "Let's go!" and leads the … [Read more...]
Eleven Rules
In the book "Dumbing Down Our Kids", Charles Sykes lays out 11 rules that students do not learn in high school or college -- but should. He argues that our feel-good, politically correct teachings have created a generation of kids with no concept of reality who are set up for failure in the real world. The list: Rule 1. Life is not fair; get used to it. Rule 2. The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about … [Read more...]
Do We Have As Much Sense As A Goose?
This story is based on the premise that by observing God's hand in nature, we can gain some basic truths for ourselves: This fall when you see geese heading back south for the winter flying in a "V" formation, you might be interested in knowing what scientists have discovered about why they fly that way. It has been learned that as each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock adds at least 71% greater … [Read more...]
Attitudes Are More Important Than Facts
Your attitude will take you somewhere or it will take you nowhere. Read these twelve points every day for the next thirty days and see how your life changes. It is your attitude at the beginning of a task more than anything else that will determine your success or failure. It is your attitude towards life that will determine life's attitude towards you. Despite many people's belief to the contrary, life pays no favorites. You control your attitude. If you are negative it is because … [Read more...]
Alibi’s Lie
A special thank you to John Mason for this 'Motivating Story'. Get more from John Mason at FreshWord.com (I highly recommend signing up for his 'Nugget of the Week' newsletter!) I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot...and missed. I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. -- Michael Jordan (Arguably the greatest basketball player ever) When it comes to … [Read more...]
99 Ways To Say “Very Good”
There's a good chance that we can all be more positive in our words from time to time. Now you have no excuse for saying something positive ... here are 99 phrases you can use to let someone know that they are doing a 'very good' job! SUPER GOOD! You've got it made. SUPER! That's RIGHT. That's good. You're really working hard today. You are very good at that. That's coming along nicely. GOOD WORK! That's much better. I'm happy to see you working like that. Exactly … [Read more...]
10 Qualities of a Complete Winner
Compiled by D. Scott Ward, Ph.D. We all lack in these qualities from time to time. Winners, however, learn to overcome the negative and self-defeating thoughts. 1. Positive Self-Expectancy Always expect success - embrace the challenge 2. Positive Self-Motivation Go after the rewards of success, not away from the penalties of failure 3. Positive Self-Image If you can see it, you can do it 4. Positive Self-Direction Ink what you think--write down your goals. Strive to be better today then you … [Read more...]