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Thought Tweet #752

by Rick Baker
On Jun 4, 2013

Thought Tweet #752 Think in new ways; think in old ways...just don't waste time dabbling in-between.

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Wisdom survives the test of timeCuriosity & Creativity are essential things.

It's the stuff in-between that wastes time, injures attitude, and accomplishes little.

Create a How To Think list

Thought Tweet #751

by Rick Baker
On Jun 3, 2013

Thought Tweet #751 Do Unto Yourself Before You Do Unto Others

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Do unto others as you would have them do to unto you

[The Golden Rule...the foundation of major religions]

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Don't do unto others what you wouldn't want them to do unto you

[a restatement that aligns with a Spirited definition of Integrity]

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Do Unto Yourself Before You Do Unto Others

[a restatement that adds even tougher limits...and thickens the skin]

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He who carries the gold makes the rules

[as if that's not enough of them - another Golden Rule]

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Constructive Criticism - make sure you can take a self-injection of that oxymoron

Thought Tweet #750

by Rick Baker
On May 31, 2013

Thought Tweet #750 Curiosity, Moderation & Variety are the archenemies of Bad Habits.

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Q: Why are certain habits called Bad Habits

A: Because they reduce the ability to achieve our Goals?

Q: How might we change our Bad Habits for the better?

A: Consciously, practice Curiosity, think and act with Moderation, & expand your exposure to Variety.

Thought Tweet #749

by Rick Baker
On May 30, 2013

Thought Tweet #749 Some folks are so brutal in front of faces they don't have to repeat themselves behind backs.

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Constructive Criticism Is An Oxymoron.

When toxic people succeed in work environments that success is always short-lived...and the success comes at a high price.

And related to this...

If you feel compelled to repeat yourself make sure you don't do it behind people's backs.

And...

How is it that back-talk happens face-to-face?

Thought Tweet #748

by Rick Baker
On May 29, 2013

Thought Tweet #748 Today is 'National Return An Unsolicited Phone Call Day'... [Give a salesperson or an innovator a break today]

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

People in our community are most-Intelligent. People in our community are most-caring. People in our community are most-giving volunteers.

That's why people in our business community must lead the charge!

Salespeople and innovators deserve a break ...let's give them one today...let's deliver some pleasant surprises in the form of returning an unsolicited phone call and asking them what they are trying to persuade us to do. And, let's not just give this lip service. Let's show some genuine interest...even if we have to fake it until we make it.

If we want Canada to regain its position as a world leader in innovation...we need to start doing some stuff like this.

If we want Canada to dig its way out of the lingering economic recession/doldrums...we need to start doing some stuff like this.

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Humour | Sales | Thought Tweets

Thought Tweet #747

by Rick Baker
On May 28, 2013

Thought Tweet #747 "Other people's mistakes? Leave them to their makers.Marcus Aurelius 


The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Marcus Aurelius is one of my heroes. 

Over 1800 years ago, the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius wrote those words in what was later [much later] published as 'Meditations'. While nobody knows exactly why he wrote several short `books`, it certainly appears he wrote them as a self-help exercise...to keep his thoughts focused and his spirits up when times were tough. The 'books' were written late in Marcus Aurelius' life...likely during the 160`s AD. 

I re-read 'Meditations' in Italy while on my way to Rome last week. The above quote can be found at book 7, section 29.

Clear, concise & nicely-worded wisdom.

Constructive criticism is definitely an oxymoron.

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