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We have a choice: we can multi-task our way to mediocrity or we can focus & concentrate for excellence.

by Rick Baker
On Oct 2, 2014

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Can this common sense [backed by brain science] withstand the urgencies of your day?

Focus & concentration bring excellence.

When we have mastered performance excellence we can get in the zone.

Either way, focus/concentrate or in the zone, we are not multi-tasking when we are performing with excellence.

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

Sometimes gut feel gets us into trouble...despite the warning signs from our tightening belts.

by Rick Baker
On Sep 28, 2014

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Trust your gut feel...after all, the fast food industry trusts your gut feel!

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Humour | Thought Tweets

Mother Nature soon destroys the things we place outside.

by Rick Baker
On Sep 25, 2014

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Thought Tweets

Despite popular belief, the application of natural fertilizer does not help people grow.

by Rick Baker
On Sep 23, 2014

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Beyond Business | Thought Tweets

If you are not obtaining the results you want when you attempt to influence other people's behavior check your communication.

by Rick Baker
On Sep 23, 2014

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Your performance at communication will definitely be part of the problem.

If you find your communication is lacking in strength, provide yourself opportunities to obtain knowledge about communication. Then practice communication, observe the results, and adjust your communication techniques until you succeed. You will know you are succeeding when your ability to influence others expands.

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Communication: Improving Communication | Influencing | Thought Tweets

Be self-conscious. Be very self-conscious. And be positive about it.

by Rick Baker
On Sep 22, 2014

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

We have been taught and conditioned to think of 'self-conscious' people as timid people, people who cower under negative self-images.

Let's give this another think.

Better still; let's replace that first-thought with a constructive thought.

Self-consciousness is a good thing:

  • It means the person has given some thought to self...thinking about self is an important thing to do.
  • It means the person is aware of self...self-awareness is a valuable commodity. 

Self-awareness, like any other skill, takes practice. That practice should be done with an open mind.

Let's stop assuming self-conscious thought and awareness is only directed toward the negatives.

Let's assume that self-conscious thought will result in finding positive things like talent, courage, confidence, conviction, & creativity.

Put another way - "I was thinking and feeling rather self-conscious the other day. Wow, was I ever proud of myself!"

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Attitude: Creating Positive Attitude | Beyond Business | Thought Tweets

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