“My own definition of leadership is this: The capacity and the will to rally men and women to a common purpose and the character which inspires confidence.“
General George S. Patton
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Stop.
Take 30 seconds and state your definition of success—out loud.
Don’t think, just let your natural definition flow then continue the statement with how you measure success.
Have you ever taken the time to determine your personal definition of success? Ironically enough, few of us have devoted the time to personally define the single thing which we design our lives around. Now, many of you consider yourself more focused on happiness than success. It is my belief, when defined correctly, happiness and success are one and the same.
After years of climbing the corporate ladder, running the rat race, going somewhere and reaching for the stars, I asked myself this simple question…how do I define success?… Read the rest
Myrtice Smith was born in 1932. After completing third-grade, she quit school to work on the family farm and help care for her brothers and sisters during one of the most trying times in our nation’s history. By every stretch of the imagination, this was not the proper start to a successful life.
Myrtice Smith was my grandmother, whom I called Nanny. She was a hard worker. She ran a gas station then a restaurant all while working the farm to grow vegetables and raise animals to feed her family. Regardless of how tired she was after a long day, she always reminded me to set my goals high.… Read the rest
In today’s world of mass production and one-stop shopping, the artistry of being a craftsman is harder to find than ever. Recently, I met a craftsman who taught me more than how to build tables.
It was a quaint little shop in Ulus Turkey. Hardly room to move inside. Off the beaten path, but in a beautiful little town where my wife and I enjoyed having lunch and strolling though the local shops enjoying the culture of a town that time seemed to forget. He was a woodworker who always carried a small spiral notebook. His shop was full of amazing creations, combining antique with his unique handicraft.… Read the rest
The best part of my childhood days…
Running to meet my grandfather after work…
As a young boy in rural Alabama, I ran to meet my grandfather in the front yard every day. The dust would rise as he traveled down the long farm road, returning from his job as an Alabama Power Company (APCO) electrician. From his black dome lunch box he would hand me a treat and tell me about his day as we walked together toward the house. I loved and respected him, but knew at a young age I wanted more. I wanted out of this small town, to find success in the real world.… Read the rest
Stop.
Take 30 seconds and state your definition of success—out loud.
Don’t think, just let your natural definition flow then continue the statement with how you measure success.
Have you ever taken the time to determine your personal definition of success? Ironically enough, few of us have devoted the time to personally define the single thing which we design our lives around. Now, many of you consider yourself more focused on happiness than success. It is my belief, when defined correctly, happiness and success are one and the same.
Think again about your personal definition of success. Did it include money, stature, or fame?… Read the rest
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