On Fixing, Worry and Respect (post by Kirk Weisler)
The Big idea – Worry is a wast of time!
We can often do more for other men by trying to correct our own faults than by trying to correct theirs. — Francois Fenelon (1651-1715) French Roman Catholic Theologian
Want to do more for the team? Then stop trying to fix them…. and start strengthening and improving yourself. Your example will most often be a stronger and more inspiring invitation for them to change and grow than your feedback ever would be.
Treating yourself with respect is a very big idea. Respect your body enough to take care of it with proper nutrition and rest. Respect your time enough to say NO to the many little things so you can say YES to the more important ones. Respect your relationships enough to nurture them. Respect your own need to grow spiritually, emotionally and intellectually that you make growth a regular part of your life (aka a habit).
We don’t need to demand respect nearly as much as we need to give it to others and create it for ourselves.
Have an amazing day – meaning, Create One for Yourself and Others.
Kirk Out
Getting a Divorce
An elderly man in Oklahoma calls his son in New York and says, “I hate to ruin your day son, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are getting a divorce; 45 years of marriage… and that much misery is enough!” “Dad, what are you talking about?” the son yells. “We can’t stand the sight of each other any longer,” the old dad explained. “We’re sick of each other, and I’m sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Hong Kong and tell her!”. Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone. “Like heck they’re getting divorced,” she shouts, “I’ll take care of this.” She calls her elderly father immediately, and screams at him, “You are not getting divorced. Don’t do a single thing until I get there. I’m calling my brother back, and we’ll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don’t do a thing, you hear me?” she yelled as she hung up the phone. The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife. “Okay”, he says, “it’s all set. They’re both coming for Christmas and paying their own air-fare.”
Attempt Something Remarkable (post by Kirk Weisler)
Some might read the above and think about jumping from a plane, learning a new language, starting a business or inventing a cure for cancer….and certainly any of those things might qualify as attempts at trying something remarkable.
But couldn’t attempting to withhold judgment of people different than us also qualify? How about being more patient or more quick to forgive. What about apologizing more quickly…or to someone who we know we have offended but don’t think it was really our fault? Perhaps we could attempt to go an entire day without being sarcastic or openly cynical….or without making a negative comment. Couldn’t it be remarkable to eat something totally healthy instead of entirely processed or to take a long walk during lunch instead of sitting at our desk contemplating our inboxes?
I don’t know what it is for you…. but I do know that attempting something remarkable…..even if we don’t accomplish it in full is has more potential to do more good than not trying to attempt anything.
So please join me in making the attempt.
This week I am in Wyoming training the staff members of two Dude Ranches the week before they take guests. Today with these wonderful cowboys and cowgirls I will try to do a few activities that I have not attempted to do in many years….and at least 1 new one.
Kirk Out
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VIDEO: SOLDIER SURPRISES SON AT PA. GRADUATION
TEAR-JERKER: A high school senior is overcome with emotion when his soldier dad surprises him at graduation.
Army Sgt. Owen Neuville got to come home from Afghanistan a week early to surprise his son Dashaun as he crossed the stage—and caught the teen as he doubled over with emotion and joy.
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