Happy 4th of July everyone
Happy 4th of July! Today is Independence Day here in the USA.
A lot of people are at picnics and lakes, playing and eating and celebrating. Not me. I'm here in my office working.
Why? Because not everyone is independent yet. There are too many people without work, food, homes, or security.
For those of you who are looking for a way to supplement your income or looking for a Plan B part-time without interfering with what you are doing now, please visit my website or send me an email for more information. In the meantime friends I came across this fabulous article from Mac Anderson which I thought you will like.(see below)
Hugh
A few years ago my five-year-old nephew, Colin, was staying over for the weekend and we were playing his favorite game, "Giant Crab." I was the crab, giant pinchers and all.
As we scuffled on the sofa, he all of a sudden looked up with loving eyes at the loose skin under my neck (those over fifty can better relate to this story) and said with childlike honesty, "Uncle Mac, you know what...your skin is just too big for your body."
I laughed and thought to myself...this is classic sandbox wisdom.
You see, the previous weekend, I had met speaker and author Tom Asacker at a convention. He came up after I spoke to give me a copy of his book Sandbox Wisdom.
Every once in a while a book changes the way you think, and this was one of those times.
Tom, through simple truths and a beautiful story, does a remarkable job demonstrating how the importance of human connections is what life and business are all about. Providing common sense wisdom through the eyes of a child, he shows how we can revitalize our work, our relationships, and our lives. With my nephew Colin, for example, his wonderful curiosity and honesty led him to say what he did.
In addition to curiosity and honesty, Sandbox Wisdom revisits our childhood to see what we should strive to rekindle as adults.
Fun, Laughter, and Enthusiasm...We should strive to keep that childlike spirit in our work and our play. When we grow up we take ourselves way too seriously, and sometimes we become a heart attack waiting to happen.
No Limit Thinking...As children we believe that we might become president, a great artist or a great explorer. But as adults we begin to put fences around those dreams.
No Inhibitions...Children speak from the heart, and as adults we should strive to do more of that.
Read People and Situations...Children can see past the trappings of material success and see into the core of people. As we grow older we begin to label people, and as the saying goes, "labeling is disabling."
Creativity and Imagination...A great philosopher once observed, "Genius is childhood recaptured at will." The imagination and creativity we had at five too often begins to fade at fifteen.
If you wish to rekindle your attitude, or you wish to re-ignite your team's passion for great customer service, here's some good advice...practice Sandbox Wisdom
Mac Anderson
A lot of people are at picnics and lakes, playing and eating and celebrating. Not me. I'm here in my office working.
Why? Because not everyone is independent yet. There are too many people without work, food, homes, or security.
For those of you who are looking for a way to supplement your income or looking for a Plan B part-time without interfering with what you are doing now, please visit my website or send me an email for more information. In the meantime friends I came across this fabulous article from Mac Anderson which I thought you will like.(see below)
Hugh
A few years ago my five-year-old nephew, Colin, was staying over for the weekend and we were playing his favorite game, "Giant Crab." I was the crab, giant pinchers and all.
As we scuffled on the sofa, he all of a sudden looked up with loving eyes at the loose skin under my neck (those over fifty can better relate to this story) and said with childlike honesty, "Uncle Mac, you know what...your skin is just too big for your body."
I laughed and thought to myself...this is classic sandbox wisdom.
You see, the previous weekend, I had met speaker and author Tom Asacker at a convention. He came up after I spoke to give me a copy of his book Sandbox Wisdom.
Every once in a while a book changes the way you think, and this was one of those times.
Tom, through simple truths and a beautiful story, does a remarkable job demonstrating how the importance of human connections is what life and business are all about. Providing common sense wisdom through the eyes of a child, he shows how we can revitalize our work, our relationships, and our lives. With my nephew Colin, for example, his wonderful curiosity and honesty led him to say what he did.
In addition to curiosity and honesty, Sandbox Wisdom revisits our childhood to see what we should strive to rekindle as adults.
Fun, Laughter, and Enthusiasm...We should strive to keep that childlike spirit in our work and our play. When we grow up we take ourselves way too seriously, and sometimes we become a heart attack waiting to happen.
No Limit Thinking...As children we believe that we might become president, a great artist or a great explorer. But as adults we begin to put fences around those dreams.
No Inhibitions...Children speak from the heart, and as adults we should strive to do more of that.
Read People and Situations...Children can see past the trappings of material success and see into the core of people. As we grow older we begin to label people, and as the saying goes, "labeling is disabling."
Creativity and Imagination...A great philosopher once observed, "Genius is childhood recaptured at will." The imagination and creativity we had at five too often begins to fade at fifteen.
If you wish to rekindle your attitude, or you wish to re-ignite your team's passion for great customer service, here's some good advice...practice Sandbox Wisdom
Mac Anderson
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