Archive for October, 2011

the perils of perfectionism

25, Oct 2011

Standards are great. We should all strive to create quality. After all, who doesn’t want to be seen as an artisan. A craftsman, making the perfect dish. Whether it be in the office or on the ice are no matter. Building something great is important. Taking pride in your work is paramount to achieve. But [...]

4 warning signs that you are a finger pointer (and what you can do about it)

18, Oct 2011

Part 2 of 2 in a series on responsibility Pointing blame is never a good thing. Everyone loses in the blame game. Instead, try to take some responsibility for your actions and find a solution. 4 warning signs to discover if you are a finger pointer Do you always dwell on things? Dwelling is really [...]

everyone loses in the blame game

11, Oct 2011

Part 1 of 2 in a series on responsibility It really is okay to make a mistake. Truly. It’s something you learn from. Blaming someone else is all too common. With the blame game nobody wins. The blamee ) is put under fire and the blamer is shirking responsibility. Do you like it when you [...]

excuses make anything impossible

4, Oct 2011

We use excuses to stop ourselves from succeeding. Excuses will make anything impossible. An excuse is just a reason to not do something. It is an obstacle. But it is not insurmountable. He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else. ~ Ben Franklin you are your biggest obstacle You put [...]


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