Thomas Edison

If we did all the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves. -Thomas Edison

Message from Dale Carnegie

I know with a conviction beyond all doubt that the biggest problem you and I have to deal with - in fact, almost the only problem we have to deal with - is choosing the right thoughts. If we can do that, we will be on the high road to solving all our problems.

Action and Feelings

Action seems to follow feeling, but really action and feeling go together; and by regulating the action, which is under them more direct control of the will, we can indirectly regulate the feeling, which is not. - William James

Vision

A vision is not just a picture of what could be; it is an appeal to our better selves, a call to become something more. - Rosabeth Moss Kanter

Unlocking the Door to Personal Excellence

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential ...
these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence. - Confucious

Secrets for Building Courage

1. Act as if you are courageous. This makes you a bit braver, as if one part of you has been challenged and wishes to show it is not wholly afraid.

2. Pause to reflect that others have had to face great discouragements and great obstacles and have overcome them. And what others have done, surely you can do.

3. Remember that your life forces move in a sort of rhythm. If you feel depressed and without power to face life, you may be at the bottom of the trough. If you keep up your courage, you will swing out of it, using the very forces that at the moment are sucking you down.

4. Remember you feel more defeated and downcast at night than during daylight hours. Courage comes with the sun.

5. Courage is the measure of a big soul. Try to measure up.

-Dale Carnegie

The Handy Principle

We cannot wait for great visions from great people, for they are in short supply... It is up to us to light our own small fires in the darkness. - Charles Handy

Code of Honor

The Code of Honor

Commit to something greater than yourself
Show your belief in God by loving others
Be a man that people can confide in
Do what you say you are going to do
Be Prepared for anything
Have Goals - let them guide you
Defend humanity - every one of us is here for a reason
Support leadership - be part of the solution
Peace before pride - refuse to cooperate with negative forces
Be humble in all your ways
Exemplify the Code

Be Prepared

Before making any call to any person, especially in business... sit down for a few minutes, pause, and think about the objectives for the call. I would rather postpone the call if I wasn't absolutely clear on what I wanted to say. Be Prepared.