In these related posts, I am sharing
quotes from a wonderful book called, “Lead the Field’ by Earl Nightingale.
In summary, the book talks about your
attitude. It determines your actions, as well as the actions of others. Mr.
Nightingale takes our lame excuses for NOT being successful and refutes them
all.
Today’s Quote: “You
have tremendous potential.”
You are much more than meets the casual eye. You are
unique. Every person is
building a life and thus is really in business for
themselves. Think of yourself as a business; which you must increase. You must
not concern yourself with the past but with the present and future. You cannot
go back and you cannot stand still. You must grow or go.
Knowledge is power! You have the advantage. Your future
is unlimited. To grow 10% and improve yourself is an easy goal. You only need
to put out 10% service to get back 10% more reward. Why settle for just 10%?
Try 20%. To stay vital, ongoing education is vital.
It’s in my nature to always be learning something. At times,
the direction of learning changes. I took over a year to research being a mom!
That sounds silly, but I think we all do it. I had my instincts, but there was
a lot to learn! (There are a lot of opinions out there, too. You can listen but
you don’t have to act.)
When I was in school, my time was full. I managed to
still keep up my highly demanding performance schedule with my ballet company.
I definitely learned time management. But this was before being married and
having kids. I earned my undergraduate degree and went straight into my
Masters. At the same time I took on a full-time job in a corporation. Still, no
family of my own. I did back down on my performing then. I gave what I could.
When I completed my graduate-level degree, I went searching to fill my time. I
took a second job! This job was being hostess at an upscale restaurant. I
learned so much from that job. I quit the second job a few months before moving
across state lines.
When we bought our current house, it was my first house
with a yard. I dove into learning about landscaping. And I’ve done the same
with house projects. There is always something to learn out there. With our
jobs, they require training courses and encourage continuing education, but
most don’t do it. They become comfortable in the routine and think they know
all there is to know about their job. I know at times I can fit into that
category. It’s been three years since I got my last certification related to my
job.
Mr. JCrew is amped up with his schooling. He is getting
his Electrical Engineering degree with a business minor, and he doesn’t plan on
stopping there. He wants to always be learning and challenging himself.
However, once he completes his current degree, he will slow down the pace. I can only hope he continues on this path.
Summing it up… don’t limit yourself and think you know
everything. Challenge yourself to learn more. You have the potential!
Quote #8 - Rewards Match Service
Quote #9 - Integrity
Quote #10 - Success is Easier Than Failure
Quote #10 - Success is Easier Than Failure
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