"Forward, as occasion offers. Never look round to see whether any shall note it... Be satisfied with success in even the smallest matter, and think that even such a result is no trifle." ~ Marcus Aurelius Who is to say that success in the smallest matters is naught but a trifle? Likely the same person …
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The Crucible of Transition
"Not in his goals but in his transitions man is great." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson I had a wonderful chat with a friend and associate of mine yesterday. We were discussing his evolving set of professional goals, yet the focus of our conversation narrowed to the matter of handling the transitions he was facing with …
The Long, Anxious Search
A friend introduced me to a short essay many years ago called "A Message to Garcia." Made into two motion pictures and translated into 37 languages, this inspirational essay points to the value of (as well as the scarcity of) those who take initiative in the living of life. Written by artist, writer and philosopher …
Invincible Determination
"An invincible determination can accomplish almost anything and in this lies the great distinction between great men and little men." ~ Thomas Fuller How determined are you to leave a legacy of blessing, encouragement and inspiration? Does the adjective "invincible" best describe your determination or would it be better described as "better than average" or …
Working Together
"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success." ~ Henry Ford It is interesting to watch teams form up in the workplace. The phases a group of individuals move through as they bond to form a unified team are somewhat predictable, yet the pace of that development varies wildly from …
Quitting Wrinkles the Soul
"It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves." ~ Sir Edmund Hillary When I think of all of the remarkable achievements mankind has under its belt, I am humbled yet inspired to continue to grow and develop, all the days of my life. Every obstacle you meet, every challenge you face is an opportunity …
The Confidence to Let Go
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." ~ Dr. Seuss As a follow-up to yesterday's post, Release your inner Bitter Betty, I'd like to share my thoughts on another key to living an uncommon life. How you handle the end of a day, project or chapter in your life is almost as important …
Release your inner Bitter Betty
I've initiated a number of personnel changes in my companies over the last couple of days, all of which are internal moves designed to improve our ability to make it easier for our clients to do business with us. Much to my delight, everyone involved met the opportunities with a clean, vibrant and enthusiastic first …
The Habit of Making Excuses
"Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses." ~ George Washington The lasting measure of a man is established in the way he meets the difficulties in life. In my estimation, life's challenges earn the appellation by virtue of the fact that they push the limits of present …
Adding Value
"Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value." ~ Albert Einstein I've been meeting with various members of my team about their plans for 2011 and while the details are unique to each one, a common theme is emerging. Success follows those who add value. If …
Gregory Hake 