Leadership
Successive Failure Leads to Success
Achieving a successful outcome in any endeavor requires successive attempts, one after another. When our attempts fail success requires succession.
11May2011 | Mark Petticord | Comments | Continued
The Millionaire Next Door
According to the research, the truly affluent in America have seven standout characteristics common to all of them. Here are some excerpts and ideas from the book, Millionaire Next Door. This is a must read book for any aspiring millionaire.
3May2011 | Mark Petticord | Comments | Continued
Don’t Fall Prey to a Victim Dictum – Embrace Change in Turbulent Times
Sure life can deal you some unfair circumstances. We can choose to adopt a bitter resentful attitude and proclaim our victim dictum — Hey, look what they have done to me! Or…
15Apr2011 | Mark Petticord | Comments | Continued
Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying
Andy spoke one of his last lines during a pivotal scene in the movie; “Get busy living, or get busy dying.” Whatever condition we find ourselves in, it all boils down to our ability to choose our attitude in the midst of our circumstances. We have to keep our eye on the prize and our vision of the future. It’s a simple decision to live, dream and hope or just give up and die a slow painful death. I choose life.
20Nov2010 | Mark Petticord | Comments | Continued
Just DO IT! Not Talking about NIKE or Michael Jordan
We live in a culture that since the New Deal years has developed into an entitlement society. Rugged individualism is being threatened by collectivism and a dependency on government programs. Thankfully some believe inthe old school, traditional values that have made our country prosperous. These principles are are still alive and well.
12Nov2010 | Mark Petticord | Comments | Continued
Are You Standing on Acres of Diamonds?
In the book Acres of Diamonds, author Russell Conwell tells one of the most famous stories in the world. You can hear and read Conwell’s speech here.
10Nov2010 | Mark Petticord | Comments | Continued
Choosing One’s Attitude in the Midst of a Crisis
Many have experienced draw down over the last couple of years with the economic recession. Choosing one’s attitude in the midst of a crisis is important. Some choose to react, some to respond but others choose to take action and initiate. For them it’s critical to adjust and initiate changes necessary to overcome the obstacles and even profit during a crisis.
2Oct2010 | Mark Petticord | Comments | ContinuedBlogroll
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