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I was reflecting on the final quote I blogged on Friday, Credit to the fullest the good qualities to be found in others, even though they may far outshine your own. (William M Peck), and I am reminded about how difficult this actually is to do. The secret, however, may lie in a simple yet powerful concept, “too good”. It comes from the life of pro sportsman Scott Draper.
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On a reflective Friday afternoon, Dr Dave provides some quotes to get you over the hump, through the weekend, and back into it on Monday! Continue reading
To the extent that our dreams have not been realised, we will increasingly live in a 3-D world. We may have faced constant disappointment. Small disappointments can have powerful, cumulative effects. Each day we’ve been told by our boss that we’ve not got what it takes to win at work will have the impact of a single axe blow to the bough of a tree. While each may take away only a small chip, the cumulative effect of the blows will be to bring the tree down. The result may be feelings of powerlessness, of lack of control, and of perpetual disappointment. For each job application we’ve had turned down, or each medical examination that doesn’t bring the results we’d hoped, the impact will be the same. Frustration, disappointment, and the sneaking feeling that we’re not quite who we thought we were. Continue reading
To begin February on a high, Dr David Poole will post a copy of Grace Johnston’s book You’ve Got the Job – How to Get and Keep Your Dream Job (RRP$29.95) to the next 5 individuals who submit an enquiry about Dragon’s Diploma of Management, Diploma of Business, or Diploma of Business Administration.
