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Thought Tweet #972

by Rick Baker
On Apr 8, 2014

Thought Tweet #972 If you point out 1 error to a person, the person may accept your point. If you point out 6 errors, the person will not.


The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Think about it: what's your tolerance for criticism?; What would a normal person tolerate?; What's this person's tolerance?

Regardless - don't choose big numbers like 6.

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Criticism: Constructive Criticism is an Oxymoron | Thought Tweets

Thought Tweet #971

by Rick Baker
On Apr 7, 2014

Thought Tweet #971 Doing Work: for most people, working & creating a thing brings more satisfaction than receiving that thing without effort.


The Thinking Behind The Tweet

This explains why I'm so fond of my hamburgers and building my own gardens.

 

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Beyond Business | Humour | Thought Tweets

Thought Tweet #970

by Rick Baker
On Apr 4, 2014

Thought Tweet #970 Money- it can build quality character...but only if it is earned with effort, over time.

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Money is an illustration of Value.

Money is an extrinsic reward...something we give and get in exchange for other things and actions of Value.

Extrinsic rewards are fleeting. So, money provides some short-term gratification then that gratification dissolves.

When extrinsic rewards are received too quickly or in too-large amounts the gratification can become like an overdose drug...and dysfunctional behaviour follows...hubris, inflated ego, etc.

When extrinsic rewards are received at a steady pace, in positive better-than-average amounts, the feeling of gratification is balanced...and this is comforting. One example of this comfort is the repeated confirmation that there is no need to fear poverty. And this sort of comfortable gratification feeds and grows self-confidence...which leads to enhancements of character.

In this way, money earned over time can help a person build quality character.

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Abundance | Attitude: Creating Positive Attitude | Thought Tweets | Values: Personal Values

Thought Tweet #969

by Rick Baker
On Apr 3, 2014

Thought Tweet #969 If you feel you don't have time - Listen to someone. See how slowly time moves?


The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Oh...I see...how silly of me...I should have known you are too busy to listen.

I should have noticed your inability to make eye contact, your looking over my shoulder, your interruptions...it all makes sense...you are too busy.

 

 

Thought Tweet #968

by Rick Baker
On Apr 2, 2014

Thought Tweet # 968 You don't have enough time. I guess you have less time than other more successful people.


The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Maybe you will have more time later...yes...that's it...you will catch up to successful people later.

[We must do our parts to stamp out "I'm too busy!" & "I don't have time!"]

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I'm too busy! - I don't have time! | Thought Tweets

Thought Tweet #967

by Rick Baker
On Apr 1, 2014

Thought Tweet #967 Time management tip: file files. Their name lets us know what we are supposed to do with them.

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Well...that is why they call them files isn't it?

I mean - those things don't have that name because of some other qualities...shouldn't we do our part to help them live up to their name yet not be confused with their less-flexible, more-abrasive cousins?

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Humour | I'm too busy! - I don't have time! | Thought Tweets

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