Posts Tagged ‘appreciation’

Be remarkably outstanding

Thursday, November 19th, 2020

Most people opt to fit in rather than stand out. Originality is actively discouraged in school, business, and society.

To be outstanding means you have to noticeably stand out – hopefully in a way that benefits others.

To be remarkable means that others comment about you – hopefully favorably.

Are YOU remarkably outstanding?

If SO, how might you become even more so?

If NOT, how might you become someone others notice and talk appreciatively about?

Appreciation is not gratitude but an increase in value.

How might you increase your value (in other people’s minds – and conversations)?

How might you increase the value of others you know?

How might YOUR remarks stand out and make a difference in the lives of others?

Please share.

We don’t know

Friday, June 27th, 2014

Just as we don’t know the (true) extent of our ignorance, we also don’t usually know or appreciate the extent of our knowledge and experience (that others may lack, desire, and/or benefit from – our sharing).

20/20 Vision and Still Blind?

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Each of us has our own perspective: a different vantage point and a unique perception and interpretation. There are things we can see that others cannot – and there are things that others can see, often quite clearly, that we cannot. (more…)

Do You Have A Deficit Relationship?

Friday, December 5th, 2008

There is a lot of talk today about “deficits” (and what is perceived and proclaimed as “lacking”, or “not enough”, in some way). Most people are aware of a growing “budget deficit” and increasing “attention deficit”. But, is there really a deficit (problem) at all – or just a difficulty in our default definition, distribution, and allocation of assets and resources?
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The Difference Between Veterans Day and Memorial Day

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

U.S. Military veterans are the (less than) 10% of the population that serve(d) their nation (and local communities) by guarding and preserving the rights and freedoms of the other 90% (or more). Whether present or former active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve, a military veteran is someone who, at some point in his or her life, swore an oath to protect and defend the U.S. Constitution (and the people, places, and principles it represents).

Regardless of type, length, or place of service, the oath taken is essentially a pledge to contribute anything and everything asked (for the “benefit of the nation” as a whole), up to and including one’s life – and those who serve(d) in our Armed Forces deserve our respect, gratitude, and appreciation. Veterans Day is an ideal time to do so. (more…)