by GaryRA | Uncategorized
This post is a departure from my usual. Normally, I try to teach in my posts. Usually, it’s a business lesson. Today, I’d like to share a life lesson I was taught just hours ago.I sincerely love people – although at times they are a major source of angst in my...
by GaryRA | Uncategorized
As I sit in my hotel room in New Orleans, sipping complimentary merlot from what appears to be a juice glass, I am suddenly struck with a huge wave of gratitude.This week I met a ton of new people. I extensively interviewed five of them, and it took me until after...
by GaryRA | Uncategorized
Scrap The Blueprint. Maybe you haven’t heard it called “the blueprint” – that’s my word for it. But you know very well what I’m referring to. It’s the way they tell you to live your life.(Whoever “they” are.)Work should look like this…Education should look like...
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There are days when recurring theme just hits you upside the head over and over. Today, everywhere I turned people and events reminded me of the concept of happiness vs. money.It began as soon as I woke up. I rolled out of bed and staggered to my hotel room door to...
by GaryRA | Uncategorized
No matter who you are, you are looked up to by at least one person. Possibly many people. It could be your child, your friend, your co-worker, or maybe even your boss.Why not make a conscious, concerted effort to make their day? Not only does it make them feel good,...