- Energized at Work-March 22nd, 2010
- Leadership Check-up PART 2 September 21, 2009
- Leadership Check-up June 21, 2009
- Protecting Your Confidence At Work – June 2009
- Getting Engaged at Work – March 19, 2009
- Finish Strong December 2008
- 10 ways to have a better day. November 2008
- Risk vs. Reward July 18, 2008
- Generation Gap at Work? – April 25, 2008
- Job Market – 2008 and Beyond – March 28, 2008
- Stress Busters – February 22, 2008
- Achieving your Goals, It all starts with you! – January 18, 2008
Finish Strong December 2008
“Don’t be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones tend to take care of themselves”
- Dale Carnegie
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In 2007 the young Irishman, Padraig Harrington, stood on the 18th hole of one of the most admired golf tournaments of all time, the Open Championship (British Open).
He had all but won the tournament and what would be his first major golf victory. Teeing off with a two stroke lead made it seem this wonderful victory was clinched.
~ Until the unimaginable happened.
Not only his first shot, but also the one following found the water. I remember being glued to the television waiting to see if he’d be able to keep his composure. Padraig refused to go down without a fight and finished as strong as he could and somehow ended up with a tie. The playoff was victorious and he went on to win his first ever major golf tournament. And even more amazing, won two out of four of the major events this year.
I believe that as he was taking his second penalty last year, he had about 30 seconds to make up his mind. Thirty seconds to decide to stay in the game and finish strong, or throw in the towel. He made the right decision and reaped the rewards.
Finish strong, and have a great rest of the year!
Randy Sims
Randy@SimsSearch.com
Tuesday, December 9th, 2008
10 ways to have a better day. November 2008
Make it a Great November! From: Randy Sims
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10 Ways to Have a Better Day Today
by Geno Stampora
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Wake up 30 Minutes Early.
Get up 30 minutes before the alarm goes off and take the first half hour for yourself. Once you get busy and into the day there never seems to be the time for yourself. Take this time to plan getting the most from the day.
Read, Listen, or Watch Something Uplifting.
Make this a daily habit. Get out of starting the day with no mental food. A great day does not begin with the news or the paper, it begins with ideas or energy that will propel you through the day. What you first hear will stay with you throughout the day.
Eat a Good Breakfast to Start You Off Right.
Get something good into your body to wake it up and get it going. Think about the energy you will need to perform. Everyday we run a marathon. What would you need to eat and drink to win it.
Choose Your Winning Attitude.
There is enough to go wrong without sabotaging yourself. Your attitude is a choice you make. Don’t let it come between you and your success. Be careful to keep it positive all day long.
Be Aware of What They are Telling You.
The people around us have a profound effect on how we get through life. Our closest friends and family are our greatest environmental influences. Make sure you have the best advisors you can find.
Make the Most of What You Do.
When you get to your work, make it the best place to be. Most people go to work and never think about work while they are there. Focus on your contribution. What would it be like if you were not around. Strive to give a 100% each and every day.
Always Remember that People are Listening.
Make a point of talking well of others. Wish others the best in life. What goes around does come around. Don’t talk negative about anyone. Try to understand their circumstances Practice being a support system to your friends and family. They need you.
Be Honest and Fair to Others.
It does make a difference. What you give to others is usually what you get from others. Practice integrity that people can see and feel. Be aware of what you say. Learn to walk your talk at all times. The more people trust you, the more of their time they will trust with you.
Pace Your Energy to Last All Day.
Be careful of bursts of energy. Pace your energy throughout the day. If you get to crazy early in the day, you will reach a point of exhaustion before the day is over. By planning your entire day before you begin, you will have what you need. You’ve heard the old saying “look alive.”
Get in Bed Early and Study for the Future.
I have a friend who keeps a journal at his bedside. Every night he writes what he learned new on that day. The only way to keep one step above the masses is to learn new ways to do things. Develop the habit of reading a work or personal development book before you go to sleep. Reading for 30 minutes a day is like a year of college. You can’t succeed if you don’t read. Remember throughout your day that life is what we make it, day by day. Practice having the best day ever. It adds up to a great life.
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Have a Great Day!