The Seeds of Greatness

The Seeds Of Greatness...

Ah, summer vegetables, fruit and such. How wonderful is the harvest of the season? What about your harvest season?

This tomato was from a single plant in my garden that became lunch today. It grew from a single seed. 

But, look at the abundance of seeds within it! How many more plants could be started from this one piece of fruit?

Sometimes we wonder if we are having an impact in our lives, or the lives of others around us. Sometimes we doubt if we make a difference. 

Next time you feel that way, think of the tomato, it all starts with a single seed and that seed is you. Go make something awesome happen in the lives of others. 

Who knows how many you can inspire?

4 Ways to respond to the "D" Style

Here are four simple ways to respond when working with a "D" style individual..
1. Use a firm and direct tone
2. Focus on action and goals
3. Ask: What type of questions
4. Expect a challenge from this style, it shows interest on their part!

Resilience

Well, I suppose for some summer has arrived. Hey, its the May two four weekend right? Let me tell you, that is not all that has arrived.

We have a very healthy crop of dandelions this year as well.

Hardy little things aren't they? I have pulled, yanked, sprayed (with soap and stuff) and still they are basking in the sun.

Do you have days when you feel like a dandelion? No matter what is thrown at you, you just keeping clinging to the earth?

Resilience, a good quality in humans, not so much for dandelions...

The Cocooning Theory

As you know we travel a fair bit and I have noticed a peculiar habit in human behaviour.

Have you ever been on a tour bus and watched people fill the seats? Invariably they start at the front and fill in every seat toward the back of the bus.

Rarely do you see them skip a row, as if they have to keep in perfect order.

Strange thing is, we have seen this happen over and over again and yet the back of the bus is empty!

The first 20 seats fill with everyone crammed into a tiny little space with bags on their laps and practically sitting on top of each other. By the way it works on boats too!

Why does this happen?

Well, I have a theory and I call it The Cocooning Theory. I believe humans have a basic need to belong with the pack. Perhaps it is a sheep mentality of just following blindly what the person in front does but I believe it goes deeper. Humans I believe need to belong and satisfy a need for security with the old adage of there is strength in numbers.

Not us, we head right to the back of the bus and grab a double seat each. Ahhh space!

Be a rebel grab a seat at the back!

Tracking Progress

Late Monday I ordered some product from the US.

Now, as many of our Canadian readers know, when we order from  the US we have to go through the whole customs clearance procedure. It can be lengthy and costly. In this case the product is SO much cheaper to purchase from the States it is worth the duty and brokerage fees.

One of the things that amazes me when I order this way is how I can track the shipment. I only have to click a number link and voila, there it is, my package winging its way towards our office. This is fast, efficient and modern.

So, what is the point? The point is sometimes don't we wish people had a "tracking" number for their progress in life?

What if you could click a button and see if they are still reading, growing, and learning, or are they just in a vegetative state letting life pass them by glued to the boob tube?

If we were to click your number what would it say? When was the last time you read a book on self improvement, attended a seminar on learning a new thing, listened to an audio that gave you a different perspective?

Something to mull over during the upcoming holiday season and the dreaded New Year resolution activity huh?

Why not set a goal to read more and watch TV less.

You won't be disappointed.

I know I am going to and now I am accountable to you!

Preparation

Today as I sit in Canadian Tire getting new snow tires, I am actually ahead of the curve when it comes to winter prep.
How often do we leave tasks like this till the last minute and then wonder why we can't get traction on the issue?
I know In the past I have been guilty of this type of procrastination, how about you?
What "tires" do you need to change to get better results in your life?
What are your "wear indicators" telling you? On tires it is obvious, sometimes in us they are hidden in stress, anger, impatience, to name a few.
Give yourself a check up from the neck up and see if it is time for some new wheels.