Morning Coffee Motivational Quote

“I always tried to turn every disaster into an opportunity.”
– John D. Rockefeller, industrialist

Leadership, Self Improvement, and Coffee

Sorry for the lack of posts.  I have been away and did not get a
chance to cue up any posts to show up in that time.  But I am back and,
as usual, have a head full of ideas that were helpful to me and I hope for you too.
Here is the first few.  While away […]

Morning Coffee Motivational Quote

Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent.  It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage - to move in the opposite direction.
E.F. Schumacker

Morning Coffee Motivatonal Quote

Talk doesn’t cook rice.
Chinese Proverb

Morning Coffee Motivational Quote

"The great mystery isn’t that people do things badly but that they
occasionally do a few things well. The only thing that is universal is
incompetence. Strength is always specific! Nobody ever commented, for
example, that the great violinist Jascha Heifetz probably couldn’t play
the trumpet very well."

Peter Drucker

I don’t think I am alone in looking at some people and having a
little pit of envy. I envy their skills, gifts, abilities, and
charisma. I know I am to be content with the gifts God has given to me
(Cynicism? I mean, discernment), but I can’t help but wish for
others. I also […]

Morning Coffee Motivational Quote

"People do not follow uncommitted leaders. Commitment can be
displayed in a full range of matters to include the work hours you
choose to maintain, how you work to improve your abilities, or what you
do for your fellow workers at personal sacrifice."

— Stephen Gregg
Chairman and CEO of Ethix Corp.

Links to Thive by for 2-19-07

22 ways to boost your self esteem.  http://ririanproject.com/2007/02/01/wake-up-feeling-great-with-these-22-tips-for-high-self-esteem/
Five steps to choosing a career that fits you.  http://dumblittleman.blogspot.com/2007/02/5-steps-to-choosing-career-that-fits.html
The 10 R’s of Goal Achievement.  http://www.davecheong.com/2007/02/05/10-rs-to-apply-if-you-want-to-succeed/
Common debt reduction mistakes to avoid.  http://www.lifehack.org/articles/money/common-debt-reduction-mistakes.html
When not to use e-mail.  http://blogs.salon.com/0002007/2007/02/06.html#a1773

If you are a fan of Getting Things Done

I am sorry I can not give credit to the place I first found this, but if you are a fan of the Getting Things Done system you will want to check this online application out.

It is called Nozbe and it is the
most user friendly GTD application I have run into yet.  As is the
hallmark […]

Morning Coffee Motivational Quote

"A great man is always willing to be little."
Ralph Waldo Emerson

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