Simply stated -- when you are proved Right in front of someone, that means that person is Wrong. If you are proved to be Wrong, the other person becomes Right.
Is Right or Wrong really and truly important. Or is it the truth, the real, and the factual information that is important.
During tests, quizzes and other methods of learning and displaying knowledge or understanding, there is a right and wrong answer. These are information and truth based scenarios. Yet during conversations, what difference does it make if someone is right or wrong?
From my perspective, what makes a difference is the information relayed or shared is correct and factual.
Thought: The next time a theory or thought is proved to be "wrong," or "right," instead of thinking and saying - "You're Right," or "You're Wrong," try saying: "Thank you for making that more clear," or "That is interesting, I will try that," or "Let's put that information in the report, instead of what is currently there," or "Great catch, thanks for picking up on that point...."
How do those ideas sound instead of simply stating -- You're Right - or You're Wrong?
Any other thoughts on this subject? Please share - I love this topic.
About Me
- A tidbit
- As a Lounge Chair to Victory collaborator, my style of coaching is about you!!!! What do you want, need,what is missing? Create a larger vision to attract opportunities--such as more money or great relationships, tear down walls. Healthy lifestyle vs. lose weight; enjoy each day vs. working drudgery, start your own business. There are so many possibilities what are you missing? Not sure; let's communicate. Contact: itsyourlifenet@yahoo.com
Monday, March 10, 2008
Saturday, March 8, 2008
PROBLEM WITH EDITING
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It's the weekend, I'm day job hunting - thought I would mention that with the idea of networking. To continue blogging, I am in the hunt for a day job. If there are any ideas, please post a comment or send an email to itsyourlifenet@yahoo.com.
Squeeze the joy!
It's the weekend, I'm day job hunting - thought I would mention that with the idea of networking. To continue blogging, I am in the hunt for a day job. If there are any ideas, please post a comment or send an email to itsyourlifenet@yahoo.com.
Squeeze the joy!
Friday, March 7, 2008
ANOTHER SLEEP ON IT THOUGHT.........
Don't sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent.
Psalm 4:4, NLT
Good advice from another source -- other than the famous - "Sleep on it," Perhaps this is where that saying came from. Other possibilities - count to 10, think again. In the area where I live there is a saying -- "If you don't like the weather, just wait 15 minutes."
Suggestion: Respond - instead of reacting. Easier said than done, you might say. Practice might be the best method. Pick something easy perhaps, and then progress to more challenging situation.
This was in an email from klove.com today -- felt a need to post.
Squeeze the joy!
Psalm 4:4, NLT
Good advice from another source -- other than the famous - "Sleep on it," Perhaps this is where that saying came from. Other possibilities - count to 10, think again. In the area where I live there is a saying -- "If you don't like the weather, just wait 15 minutes."
Suggestion: Respond - instead of reacting. Easier said than done, you might say. Practice might be the best method. Pick something easy perhaps, and then progress to more challenging situation.
This was in an email from klove.com today -- felt a need to post.
Squeeze the joy!
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PACKAGING CAN DISTRACT -----
"Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee in it." I picked up this quote in an email today. It is from a story about a professor who invited his students in for coffee and a chat. He had several types of coffee cups sitting on the table for their use, some fancy, some mugs, etc.
When they were all sitting, all of the fancy cups had been selected. The focus was not on the content, it was on the outside. Or, did most people think that, it is about both. The content and how it is packaged is important. Now, if the test was that the "better" coffee was in the "plain" mugs and the "foo foo" mugs had watered down coffee, that might provide a more interesting situation. Yet, either way .........
Suggestion - get clear and specific on the target, the goal, the vision, the intention, the need, or the desire you want and then don't get distracted with tinsel, bows and loud music. Yet, if that "perfect" or series of perfect attributes are in attractive packaging, don't let that scare you either. Pretty things can be amazing, yet so can the opposite. The important thing is to get very, very, very clear on what you want. You just might find it in the strangest places. Simply stated - it might be in the details.
When they were all sitting, all of the fancy cups had been selected. The focus was not on the content, it was on the outside. Or, did most people think that, it is about both. The content and how it is packaged is important. Now, if the test was that the "better" coffee was in the "plain" mugs and the "foo foo" mugs had watered down coffee, that might provide a more interesting situation. Yet, either way .........
Suggestion - get clear and specific on the target, the goal, the vision, the intention, the need, or the desire you want and then don't get distracted with tinsel, bows and loud music. Yet, if that "perfect" or series of perfect attributes are in attractive packaging, don't let that scare you either. Pretty things can be amazing, yet so can the opposite. The important thing is to get very, very, very clear on what you want. You just might find it in the strangest places. Simply stated - it might be in the details.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
CHAIR GLUE
Welcome to an inexpensive new product designed to enhance and create a productive work environment.
"Chair Glue" -- I have been procrastinating lately, sound familiar to anyone? I had heard this term a few years ago, and decided today is the perfect day to put the new product to use. Armed with a cup of tea, a clock (to monitor for my next appointment), and the keyboard, here I am. A specific amount of time has been allotted.
Suggestion: Depending on how far behind you are with a project, begin slowly and build up steam. Perhaps segment one hour or two, and increase "Chair Glue" time as needed.
As usual, it has been fun sharing the thoughts that come into my mind. Thanks for reading, thanks for commenting, and I look forward to meeting you here again the next time.
Please continue to comment what you like - what topics you might like to get my thoughts on - send me a quote - I love thinking on them too. Above all thank you very much - you all are my inspiration.
Squeeze the joy!
"Chair Glue" -- I have been procrastinating lately, sound familiar to anyone? I had heard this term a few years ago, and decided today is the perfect day to put the new product to use. Armed with a cup of tea, a clock (to monitor for my next appointment), and the keyboard, here I am. A specific amount of time has been allotted.
Suggestion: Depending on how far behind you are with a project, begin slowly and build up steam. Perhaps segment one hour or two, and increase "Chair Glue" time as needed.
As usual, it has been fun sharing the thoughts that come into my mind. Thanks for reading, thanks for commenting, and I look forward to meeting you here again the next time.
Please continue to comment what you like - what topics you might like to get my thoughts on - send me a quote - I love thinking on them too. Above all thank you very much - you all are my inspiration.
Squeeze the joy!
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
WHAT ARE YOU MISSING, IF NOT LISTENING?
"Nature gave us one tongue and two ears so we could hear twice as much as we speak."
Epictetus
Suggestion, with quotes, before truly considering them, I suggest that the person quoted be known and their motives be understood as containing similar values to your own.
I truly appreciate comments, and one person recently commented that he likes quotes, and, in fact, he is taking a class in quotes.
Joseph Stalin, I'm sure is quoted, yet do we want to listen and absorb his thoughts?
For your information on the quote in this post, here is some information on Epictetus which I got from Wikipedia.
"Epictetus focused more on ethics than the early Stoics had. Repeatedly attributing his ideas to Socrates, he held that our aim was to be masters of our own lives. The role of the Stoic teacher, according to Epictetus, was to encourage his students to learn, first of all, the true nature of things, which is invariable, inviolable and valid for all human beings without exceptions."
You be the judge of what you listen to and what you absorb. Quotes can be interesting sound bites. Yet, sometimes, something is missing - the before and after -- AND, who is being quoted. What are you hearing? All, or part. What are you seeing, all or part?
Just as you come to this blog to see what is posted. Yet, on this blog, as there have been about 100 postings, you are getting a good idea of who I am and what I believe is important. If these postings have resonated with you, then you return. You return more when you find consistency in value that speaks to your values. Yet, if you jump from one quote to another unaware of who the speaker is.........
Squeeze the joy!
Epictetus
Suggestion, with quotes, before truly considering them, I suggest that the person quoted be known and their motives be understood as containing similar values to your own.
I truly appreciate comments, and one person recently commented that he likes quotes, and, in fact, he is taking a class in quotes.
Joseph Stalin, I'm sure is quoted, yet do we want to listen and absorb his thoughts?
For your information on the quote in this post, here is some information on Epictetus which I got from Wikipedia.
"Epictetus focused more on ethics than the early Stoics had. Repeatedly attributing his ideas to Socrates, he held that our aim was to be masters of our own lives. The role of the Stoic teacher, according to Epictetus, was to encourage his students to learn, first of all, the true nature of things, which is invariable, inviolable and valid for all human beings without exceptions."
You be the judge of what you listen to and what you absorb. Quotes can be interesting sound bites. Yet, sometimes, something is missing - the before and after -- AND, who is being quoted. What are you hearing? All, or part. What are you seeing, all or part?
Just as you come to this blog to see what is posted. Yet, on this blog, as there have been about 100 postings, you are getting a good idea of who I am and what I believe is important. If these postings have resonated with you, then you return. You return more when you find consistency in value that speaks to your values. Yet, if you jump from one quote to another unaware of who the speaker is.........
Squeeze the joy!
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