Election Day is tomorrow. Our presidential and vice presidential candidate choices are as follows.
Republican Party – Senator John McCain and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin
Democratic Party – Senators Barack Obama and Joe Biden
If you have not done the early voting, go cast your vote on Election Day at your precinct then head over to your party’s [...]
Archive for the ‘Decide’ Category
Quitting versus Letting Go
Posted in Decide, Time, tagged Don Schlitz, giving up, Kenny Rogers, letting go, quitting, The Gambler, Vince Poscente on September 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I am familiar with part of “The Gambler” lyrics written by Don Schlitz and sung by Kenny Rogers: “You got to know when to hold ‘em; know when to fold ‘em. Know when to walk away, and know when to run.” However, I am uncomfortable with the concept of quitting because giving up is unacceptable.
Today [...]
Chosen People In Your Life
Posted in Decide, People, tagged business teacher, inspirational speaker, people impact on September 10, 2008 | 1 Comment »
We are the result of the food we eat, the thoughts we think, the actions we take, and the people we surround ourselves with. One of my favorite business teachers and inspirational speakers, Jim Rohn, has this list of questions you can ask yourself about the people impact.
Who am I around?
What are they doing to [...]
Regrets
Posted in Answers, Decide, Success, tagged challenges, discomfort, fear, opportunities, procrastination, regrets on August 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
No matter how young, old, or wise you are, you probably have had regrets in your life. When we look back and reflect on the past there have been people, places, and happenstances which have caused us to regret. Regrets come in two forms: omission (did not do it) and commission (did it). Which occurs [...]
Thank goodness it’s Monday!
Posted in Decide, Holidays, Success, tagged attitude, Monday, opportunity clock, preparedness, Presidents' Day, TGIF, TGIM, Zig Ziglar on February 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Happy Presidents’ Day! For those of you who get to take today off as a holiday your reaction may be to exclaim “Thank goodness it’s Monday!” On the other hand, if you have to work today, do you feel the same joyous reaction?
Many people dread Monday instead of delight in it. How do you turn a [...]
A Slice of Life
Posted in Decide, Fun Activities, Inspiration, tagged Bon Appétit, Carpe Diem, Dallas, Dean Fearing, desserts, dreams, enjoy life, ideas, pursue worthy endeavors, Ritz-Carlton Hotel on February 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
To celebrate my birthday my friend and mentor, C.C., is treating me to dinner at Fearing’s Restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Dallas. I love checking out new restaurants, especially ones that are big, bold, and Texas-size in style and taste. I am a fan of Chef Dean Fearing and have watched him on numerous food shows. He also [...]
Goals for 2008
Posted in Decide, New Year, Success, tagged cheerleader, coach, fulfillment, goals setting, personal goals, professional goals, Success on January 31, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I like to use visual reminders of the goals I have set for 2008. I find that simplicity is the best method. I divide my goals into two categories: professional and personal. I write down these goals and date them. Then I use my two hands as daily reminders. My right hand represents professional goals, and [...]
Both. . . And
Posted in Decide, tagged decision, life, M&M's on November 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Bright, bold, primary colors attract my eyes. Add to that I have a sweet tooth. I am also an almonds fan. And I adore dark chocolate too. As I push the shopping cart down the aisle of my neighborhood grocery store, the only candy to meet all of my requirements is the M&M’s.
Oh no. I [...]
