Indira Gandhi quote

"My grandfather once told me that there are two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was less competition." ~Indira Gandhi

Ann Landers quote

"The lord gave us two ends — one to sit on and the other to think with. Success depends on which one we use the most." ~Ann Landers

RFK quote 1

“About one-fifth of the people are against everything all the time.” ~Robert F. Kennedy

Eleanor Roosevelt quote

"Understanding is a two-way street." ~Eleanor Roosevelt

John Lennon quote

"Life is what happens while you are making other plans." ~John Lennon

Herbert Baynard Swope quote

"There are no rules for success but there is a sure formula for failure: just try to please everyone." ~Herbert Baynard Swope

The Value of Slowing Down

Are you ignoring the most important (a.k.a. strategic) issues facing your business, your company, or your life because of the more urgent issues screaming for your attention?

If so, you’re like the proverbial frog in the pot on the stove. He doesn’t notice that he’s getting cooked alive until it’s too late.

We all need to take a step back and look at what’s going on in our lives – work – businesses in order to determine if we’re heading in the right direction. Ships have a captain. Planes have a pilot. Who is overseeing your life?

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