May 10th, 2008

Yard Sale

This is a two slice toaster.Image via WikipediaToday, I am sitting outside watching a few tables at a community yard sale.

Usually, I must admit, I am a ‘throw it out’ kind of gal, but I suppose this is somewhat better for the environment.

The last time I participated in any sort of junk sale was when my parents moved out of their home and into an apartment. I hope I don’t get wrangled into anything like it for another 10 years. Tire kickers and bargain hunters are not my favorite people to deal with.

What I was quite pleased and pleasantly surprised to discover, however, is that my 5-year-old son is a natural pitchman. He was as happy as a clam selling toasters and jewelery to unsuspecting passers-by. I had no idea he could be so assertive and bold. And he asked for the sale every time.

He came home with enough money to buy a few Lego sets, and enough confidence to make me feel incredibly good about the whole experience… tirekickers and all.

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March 22nd, 2008

When things get tough…

When things get tough, keep this little ditty in mind:

For every problem under the sun,
there is a solution or there is none.
If there is a solution, go and find it.
If there isn’t, never mind it.

Brian Tracy used this poem in his fantastic book, Crunch Point: The 21 Secrets to Succeeding When It Matters Most.

If you, your family, or your business is experiencing a ‘crunch time’, I highly recommend this book. There’s nothing fundamentally new in it, but it will help you clarify your thoughts and actions to get your where you need to go as quickly as you possibly can.


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