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Problems are like icebergs: the biggest parts of them are below the surface.

by Rick Baker
On Jul 23, 2014

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

We human beings have a curious habit. We tend to express problems in ways that conceal the real sources of our 'pain'. I suppose our egos make us play word and mind games...prettying up our real problems with make-up so other people will view us in [what our egos hope will be] a better light.

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Solutions & Opportunities | Thought Tweets

"Put your best people on your best opportunities, not your best problems." Jim Collins

by Rick Baker
On Jul 22, 2014

The Thinking Behind the Tweet

Spirited Leaders likes this Collins’ advice for a number of reasons.

Here are two:

  1. It aligns with an abundance mentality and 
  2. It aligns with how most people’s strengths can be put to best use.

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Apes and monkeys solve problems for the fun of it. If they enjoy solving problems then so can we.

by Rick Baker
On Jul 22, 2014

The Thinking Behind the Tweet

Of course, I can not prove this from first-hand experience…although; I have always been very fond of monkeys. 

The point: problem solving is a key to small things and things as big as civilization. We might as well approach it as enthusiastically as the other primates. 

Let’s not forget the tough time Charlton Heston had to go through in those Planet of the Apes movies. 

And relax - we human beings have a leg up on the lower primates. 

We have P=2S+O!

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Exercise your good habits; exorcise your bad habits.

by Rick Baker
On Jul 21, 2014

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

You gotta love the English language. One letter can make all the difference in the world. 

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

Talk about bad habits: Instead of saying "I don't have time"why not communicate the real problem?

by Rick Baker
On Jul 21, 2014

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Saying "I don't have time" and "I'm too busy" ... those are bad habits. They are bad habits that show how a person can self-brainwash to distract self or others or protect against something. But what? What is really going on behind those false claims?

Picture this: the leader in you is stepping beyond one of your Bad Habits.

by Rick Baker
On Jul 21, 2014

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Let the leader in you take your next step.

Let the leader in you step over top of your bad habits.

Show people you possess that power of will.

Show people you possess that leadership.

Show people a role model they can be inspired to emulate.

Step over your bad habits...pass it on.

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

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