"In the absence of clearly-defined goals…
we become strangely loyal to performing daily trivia until ultimately we become enslaved by it."
Robert Heinlein, Novelist
"You can't be too busy chopping wood to sharpen the axe."
– Zig Ziglar
"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."
– Walt Disney
1901-1966-Film Producer-Director-Screenwriter
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Robin Crow
(Editor's Note: Ignacy Paderewski, notable Polish pianist and composer. I know some high performing manufactured housing companies that 'practice' what they call 'the daily drill.' Yes, they practice sales or other roles. Is it any surprise when they out-perform the competitors in their market? Appliance and electronics chain HHGregg is touting that their associates know more than other companies sales associates do. “We Help.” is their new tag line. Investing the time, effort and resources into training and motivation is proven to grow results, improve employee morale and performance, plus pays off on your bottom line. Make training a priority in your company, and practice the way, doctors, attorneys and other professionals do.)
There are all kinds of music. Some calms the mind, others embrace romance, still others inspire. The CD by Steve McDonald brings it all on, it is one of my favorites. This is the CDs title song's lyrics.
To me, this is "warrior music." Listen once, then close your eyes and listen again; can you imagine images inspired by the movie, Braveheart? When life seems like a battle, warrior music might be just the ticket. Enjoy!
Sons Of Somerled Lyrics – by Steve McDonald
Through an age of fighting men
When sword was mightier than pen
There lived a clansman bold and true
The very one our name came through
Born of blood line dating from
The hundred battles warrior Conn
Gaelic Viking in his veins
Testify his battle fame
For three hundred and fifty years
The western highlands lived in fear
Fighting to regain the Isles
Down to Islay and Argyle
From the Dalriadan line
Through the centuries there we find
A Scotsman born with Viking name Born to rule through love and pain
Hail to ye sons of Somerled
Hail to ye sons of Somerled
Ruling from the Isle of Man
lslay was the place they'd make their stand
After almost twenty years
He rid the Isles of Norsemen
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Hail to ye sons of Somerled
Hail to ye sons of Somerled
Through the timeless history,
Fighting for their destiny
Images fly through my head,
Images of Somerled… (chorus)
The warrior kings lived by the sword
From hill to loch and dark fjord
Battling 'til his life he shed
Leaving the throne
To the sons of Somerled.
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L. A.'Tony' Kovach
The secret of joy in work is contained in one word – excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.
~ Vince Lombardi
Progress comes from the intelligent use of experience.
~ Elbert Hubbard
It takes two to speak the truth – one to speak and another to hear.
~ Henry David Thoreau
The pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; the optimist, the opportunity in every difficulty.
~ L. P. Jacks
“People are more interested in how much you care, not how much you know.”
– from an attendee at the Peak Retailer Summit
“People sometimes act funny at those career applicants who have had a lot of jobs. Why? When a mechanic has worked on multiple cars, that experience makes him more of an asset to someone who needs automotive work done. Find out why the changes were made, and if other factors like integrity, dependability check out, you may discover a wealth of talent.”
– The Elk
There is no wrong time to do the right thing. There is no right time to do the wrong thing.
– Lou Holtz
Our almost 5 year old son and I were reading “Oh Say can You Say” by Dr , the other day.
This page made me think. It says something true. It should be remembered by me and by you.
You may be an owner, or maybe a boss. Or perhaps in the ranks, which is not a loss.
We need each other, we really do. One needs others to earn, live and do.
Work for your company, as if someday you will lead it. Let each company know, that each person is needed.
That’s almost enough of such stuff for today, a lesson from Seuss‘ ” “Oh, Say can you Say!”
“A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader, a great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
This masterful opening for the movie clip above was from a different era, during the Second World War. While some things have clearly changed, one of the many insights and take aways from George C. Scott’s vivid portrayal of General George S. Patton was this line: “Americans Love a Winner and Will Not Tolerate a Loser.”
Catch the entire speech in context and think about how this applies to the manufactured housing industry or your business. # #
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Tom Kovach
Norman City Councilman
Political Consultant
“There are no such things as limits to growth, because there are no limits on the human capacity for intelligence, imagination and wonder. ” – Ronald Reagan
“Obsessed is just a name the lazy use to describe the dedicated.”-Author Unknown
Submitted by Robin Crow.
“The most creative act you will ever undertake, is the act of creating yourself.”
– Deepak Chopra
“There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love.”
– Bryant H. McGill
“What you are speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Robin Crow
