The author reflects on the importance of failure in personal growth and sales, drawing parallels between sports and business. They emphasize that resilience during challenging times is crucial and that each failure offers valuable lessons. The narrative highlights the need for consistent effort, positivity, and an open mindset toward future challenges and learning.
Clarity and the Responsibilities Which Come With It
As I sat in the pew every Sunday morning in church, I heard people pray for ‘clarity.’ As a kid, I didn’t understand what that meant. To me, life was simple—no responsibilities, no stakes. But as I grew older, I realized that clarity is one of life’s most sought-after yet elusive aspects. It’s what weContinue reading “Clarity and the Responsibilities Which Come With It”
Strong Timber
There is a tree at work that I watch throughout the year. It sits slightly off the road, between the bank and the car lot, but closer to the bank. I’m not sure what type of tree it is, but I’ve spent a fair amount of time looking at it when I’m outside. I’m noContinue reading “Strong Timber”
Blades of Potential
The author discusses the parallels between razor blade degradation and human life, emphasizing the importance of mastering foundational principles and approaching daily tasks with care. They highlight the impact of external influences on personal development and stress the need for self-awareness and open-mindedness to reach full potential. The article encourages embracing small details to make a significant impact.
Happy Birthday, Mom
I must have been 11 or 12 years old when my buddy and I got up in front of our church family and sang “A Song for Mama” by Boyz II Men. He was and still is a natural musician with a great voice and a knack for learning any instrument. I, on the otherContinue reading “Happy Birthday, Mom”
Shoot for the Moon…or Anywhere–Just Shoot
The problem is that no one ever talks about the how. What exactly does it mean to “work hard?” It shouldn’t be about the moon; it should be about the “shooting.”
This Christmas
This Christmas, some people will sit around the TV and watch sports while talking about how nice it is to have a break from work. But others will be going into the new year hoping to get a call back from one of places they left their resume. And some will be patrolling streets, fightingContinue reading “This Christmas”
Low Hanging Fruit
“Low hanging fruit” is one of those southern terms that I have heard so many times over the years that I never really thought about what it meant. The other day, though, I talked to my son about something significant, and I used the phrase. He asked me what it meant, and I had toContinue reading “Low Hanging Fruit”
The Science, no, Art of Letting Go
Fall is here, and with it comes the clichés of starting over, shedding baggage, and embracing change. I usually shudder when I see something like that, yet here I am, clutching the moment and coming to realizations that are a long time in the making. Maybe there actually is something unique to the archetypical, long-standingContinue reading “The Science, no, Art of Letting Go “
A Social Idiot Analyzes Social Media: Part One
“Is this real life, or is this just a fantasy?” Social media wasn’t around when Freddy Mercury and Queen recorded Bohemian Rhapsody. Still, those words ring loud and clear some 35 years later.
Yelco State of Mind 