Attitude

Be a Maximizer

The maximizer looks for ways to serve the common good, to not only accomplish his own work, but also to help others on his team accomplish theirs.

A determined soul will do more with a rusty monkey wrench than a loafer will accomplish with all the tools in a machine shop. —Rupert Hughes

8 Great Ways to a Humbler You!

Most of us wouldn’t mind being a little more humble, but oh how we hate to be humbled! That hurts our pride, but that kind of pain is good for us if we can welcome it and let it accomplish its purpose.

Remember the mantra of Olympians: No pain, no gain!

Make Someone’s Day

Everyone has influence. Moment by moment your attitude and level of happiness are reflected in the little things you say and do, and those are bound to affect others. What kind of impact do you usually have?

Only a little gesture can have a positive impact on someone’s day.

Kindness the Irresistible Fruit

” Kindness is love in action, love translated into simple everyday terms. It’s being considerate of others. ”

” Kindness is one of the hardest things to give away, because it’s nearly always returned. ”

” Kindness costs nothing, but can accomplish so much. “

Opportunities for Kindness

A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves.  —Amelia Earhart (1897–1937)

The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.  —William James (1842–1910)

Treat a man as he appears to be, and you make him worse. But treat a man as if he already were what he potentially could be, and you make him what he should be.  —Johann von Goethe (1749–1832)