In the wrestling world arms are the pillars of the wrestler’s body. They may be the most important attribute of success. Take away those arms — or even just one — and the hope of being a wrestler vanishes. Unless you are Mark Lake who, with only a left arm, is anything but handicapped.
Mark lost […]

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Think about MICE. Mice have problems too, you know … traps, cramped quarters, noisy giants for neighbors. A lot like us, really. So the National Institute of Mental Health decided to see what would happen if mice were set loose in a problem-free world. They thought the results might reveal something about human beings and […]

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“Drop me anywhere! I’ll survive!”
Schmitz’s reputation was legend! They said, and rightly so, you could drop Schmitz off in any city in the U.S. at nine in the morning, and by 5 p.m. Schmitz would have made at least one sale. Schmitz was not only a great salesperson, but a fully functioning, totally independent survivor!
Then […]

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Here are some thoughts if you’re married or contemplating marriage. You and your spouse deserve results, not just promises! In the traditional wedding ceremony, your spouse agrees to accept you “for better or worse …till death do you part,” and at first that sounds quite noble. But is it? It actually might absolve you of […]

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Wow, I feel great about myself—
I’m a winner and I know it!
My secret is simple. It’s my…
“Box of Wins”
 
A. What do you put in your box of wins?
Your wins! The box should contain all the tangible signs of your personal accomplishments. Everything you’ve accomplished on your 30-day […]

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A. How many “thank you” notes have you written this week?
Here are a few ideas. Buy cards by the box, stamp all the envelopes and you’re ready to go when the “attitude of gratitude” hits you! Then start with the people most important to you—your family, loved ones, friends, neighbors, associates. Tell […]

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“IF YOU CAN’T FIX IT, FEATURE IT!”
—Sir Ernest Shackleton
When faced with pending tragedy or sudden difficulties that could demoralize the team, effective leaders can decide instead to celebrate! This motivational technique of creating events can foster joy, gratitude, humor or hope.
That’s right! Decide to feature or celebrate what you can’t fix or what […]

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The young man had done well during his first two years with the company, but he began to feel anxious. He wasn’t sure where his career would take him, if indeed it would take him anywhere. He wondered what he’d be doing after two more years. He questioned the wisdom of remaining in a job […]

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