Proper Mental Attitudes
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Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain, but it takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving.
Dale Carnegie
It is ridiculous for any man to criticize the works of another if he has not distinguished himself by his own performances.
Joseph Addison
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Success is an
Attitude!
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What do you call a pig that does karate?
A pork chop.
What do you call a song sung in an automobile?
A cartoon.
What do you call the best butter on the farm?
A goat.
What do you do when your chair breaks?
Call a chairman.
What do you get if you cross a chicken with a cement mixer?
A brick layer!
What do you get if you cross an elephant and a kangaroo?
Big holes all over Australia!
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Issue: # 420
| September 20, 2010
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From the desk of Bob:
I have been really looking forward to working on this week's edition of Monday Morning Motivations for several days now. To be honest it is a form of therapy to get this stuff out of my head. The process of producing this e-newsletter actually helps me clarify my thinking on many different subjects that are offered in my seminars and motivational talks and presentations.
Looking back I just discovered I use the word "therapy" quite a bit. Boy if it seems like I am a little crazy, I am. I am crazy about helping others reach their dreams, goals, and life objectives.
Call me if you want support, guidance, direction, accountability, tools, resources and ideas!
Have a great day,
Bob
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Thank you so much! Bob
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My Upcoming Speaking/Training Agenda:
9/24/10 - Keys to Better Leadership- Huron, SD Open Seminar
11/5/10 - Keys to Better Leadership- Miller, SD Open Seminar
Completed Projects this Year:
1/13/10 - SD Rural Water Board- Keys to Better Leadership Training-Pierre, SD
1/22/10 - National Mutual Benefit- Keys To Better Leadership- Deadwood Conference
3/1/10 - Darrell's Oil Company-Customer Appreciation Dinner- Wessington Springs, SD
4/8/10 - AER Conference- Aberdeen, SD
4/10/10 - IEC-Dakotas Annual Convention- Pierre, SD
4/21/10 - Administrative Day- Conference- Hazen, ND
4/23/10 - Knights of Columbus Conference- Huron SD
4/28/10 - Minnesota Sheriffs' Association - Key Note - Mankato, MN
5/11/10 - Todays Admin- Teleconference
5/10/10 - Time and Stress Management- NBLC- Miller, SD
5/26/10 - SDAAO Conference - Mitchell, SD
6/17/10 - Wall Chamber of Commerce- Customer Service Session
7/20/10 - SD Department of Labor, Huron, SD
7/22/10 - 7/23/10 - ROCS Conference- Sioux Falls, SD
7/30/10 - Keys to Better Leadership - Open Seminar - MIller, SD
8/6/10 - University of Mary, Bismarck, ND
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SEEDS of SUCCESS by Bob Prentice
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Criticism and Correction
It was brought to my attention recently that people all around me were struggling in their interpersonal relationships. Then as I analyzed these people's lives it occured to me that something huge was happening in each of these situations that was causing stress and frustration in all parties concerned. I could see that it was wasting so much time and creating huge amounts of negative energy.
In each situation there was massive confusion with Criticism and Correction!
There is a chasm of difference between these two words and people confuse them all the time. Let me see if I can help clarify the proper use of these words and at the same time offer some thoughts on effective application of these life- changing attitudes.
We all have had someone criticize us at one time or another. It hurts and it stings. What often happens is someone may offer some helpful advice or correction to another and they confuse that with criticism and respond accordingly, usually in a negative manner.
I believe it is very important to receive correction with a good attitude. Many times, though, we are blind to the areas where we need to improve or where we have missed the mark, and it may require a good friend, or a spouse or a co-worker, a boss, or a parent-someone seeing things from an entirely different perspective-to recognize that one of our behaviors is a little out of whack and bring it to our attention.
When that "brave soul" brings a word of correction it is because they want to see us change and grow, and it is vital that we respond to it with a proper attitude. It is not the time to get offended and withdraw because you think you are being criticized.
If you are the one who believes you need to correct someone, you might be a bit unsure of how to go about it because you don't know how the other person is going to react. One way to be sure you start things off right, it to make sure you gain someone's permission before you start the correction process. Gaining agreement that they are wanting the information and that they will hear it with an open mind will go a long way towards their being a successful outcome.
Everyone wins when this little step is implemented into the conversation. Just ask! Simply gain their permission.
It naturally blocks the negative thinking and the feelings of criticism. This one little step will save you massive amounts of time and energy!
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