Everyone is Gifted

I just finished a book titled Home by Marilynne Robinson. In this book, she depicts an individual who has lead a very troubled life. It seems to me that his troubles stem from the fact that he does not understand his gifts.

To make matters worse, his father is pretty inflexible about understanding the gifts of the main character, his son. Everyone is gifted in some way. Finding out what those gifts are and how to use them can only lead to success.

Paint vs. Aluminum Siding II

After further consideration, I believe that aluminum siding is certainly progress. It is more protective, probably less hazardous, and easily as appealing.

We still need to look for was, though, to be more connected with our surroundings.

Teamwork

Ordinary people working together will accomplish extraordinary things. There is no substitute for a spirited team. That does not mean that an individual cannot excel.

You may have heard the saying that there is no I in team. I don't like that saying. A real team will encourage the best "I" in everyone.

Purpose

I have an audio CD from Ron Willingham titled The Inside Game of Selling. Having listened to it several times, I get something new from it each time.

Here is an interesting statement by Willingham. People with a strong sense of purpose tend to view obstacles as temporary. That is really something to consider because it is a game changer.

Read, Study, and Learn

There is so much to be learned. Every day is an opportunity to know more. Every day presents a chance to grow in knowledge and understanding.

We have so many influences on what we actually do learn every day. If we are not selective and proactive in choosing what we learn, our ideas, impressions, and understanding will be formed by influences that come at us from many directions.

The only way to counter all of those influences is to read, study, and learn. You will love it.

Working Hard and Working Smart

Hard work is a key to success. But hard work alone is not the answer. We need to work smart.

Time is a precious commodity for any workter. How we spend our time at work is critical to success. As we move through this era of continuous and rapid change, we are presented with many ways to be more efficient. Instant communication, teleconferencing, handheld devices, and other electronic innovations are all designed to make us more efficient.

We can only make ourselves more efficient by constantly looking for ways to work smartly. By focusing on our work processes we can always find efficiencies and that is how we work smart.

Writer's Block

Either I have run short on ideas, had a lapse in enthusiasm, or just a case of writers block. I really do have ideas. I hope to share them soon.