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It's okay to yell and scream at work...celebrations do not have to be subdued.

by Rick Baker
On Apr 4, 2021

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Baby Boomers, an interesting 'generation': grew up under pressure...watched the first steps on the moon...survived disco music...and some of us still haven't figured out how to stop yelling and screaming at work.

 

Sales mastery involves a clear & narrow focusing of Personal-Strength Energy.

by Rick Baker
On Apr 3, 2021

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Abundance | Sales | STRENGTHS: People-Focused for Success | Thought Tweets

Better to procrastinate when the task is under-whelming than when it is over-whelming.

by Rick Baker
On Apr 2, 2021

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Much as our mothers admonished about other matters and manners, "There is a time and a place". This applies too to procrastination. Procrastinate For Success

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Beyond Business | Thought Tweets

Strategies for managing error-induced anxiety can lead to happier, more-productive lives.

by Rick Baker
On Apr 1, 2021

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

When we make errors we feel at least a little anxiety.

Anxiety is a dangerous state of mind because it can lead to rumination, worry, and deep and dark fear.

Better to nip anxiety in the bud, before it has a chance to grow into a very bad habit.

 

Talent can get lost...even young Mozart was too busy playing notes to focus his mind on quality music.

by Rick Baker
On Mar 31, 2021

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Apparently, even the greatest, including the child-prodigy composers, could get all wrapped up in their instruments and their talents at the expense of gaining the specialized knowledge required to excel. [Fortunately, they had mentors.]

Strengths = Talent + Opportunity +Specialized Knowledge + Practised Skills.

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Solutions & Opportunities | STRENGTHS: People-Focused for Success | Thought Tweets

Mediocrity happens when we live under the wings of our bad-habits.

by Rick Baker
On Mar 30, 2021

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Bad Habits follow us like shadows. Bad Habits make us mediocre. We can replace Bad Habits with Good Habits...it's a matter of choice...and commitment & self-discipline.

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Habits: Good Habits, Bad Habits, & New Things | Thought Tweets

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