Life Comes First

Many of us get frustrated, even angry, when we can’t get instantaneous service for almost anything, be it on our smart phone, through a service provider, or even at a restaurant.  The issue, of course, is that we’ve become so accustomed to getting things quickly that we get very upset when we don’t.

I wonder, then, if we are losing patience, or if we just have higher expectations of ourselves and others.  It seems to me that we could cut people some slack and not take ourselves so seriously.

Those who have a more relaxed pace of life seem happier because of it.  After all, we tend to cram so many things into our daily schedules, often to serve ourselves, our business, or our families, that we leave no room for margin.  And then we wonder why we have so much stress.

Find time for peace and relaxation in things that have meaning for you and others.  And stick with the motto, “life comes first.”

Here are a few Business & Life Tips to think about….

Business Tips:

• Your commitments shape your direction in life and in business. They define what you’re dedicated to and what you really care about.
• You can’t be an effective leader if you’re driven by resentment, even if it’s justified. To be free to lead, you have to let things go.
• Small companies don’t need an employee handbook. Try these basics: work hard, do right, serve customers, and use good judgment.

Life Tips:

• Most people want to do well, but need attention and good communication in order to excel. If you lead, give them what they need.
• The best test of who you are is evidenced when no one is looking. How you handle adversity is a true measure of character.
• Common sense is not so common. Use yours to make good choices. If something is not right, just don’t do it. It’s pretty simple.

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