Tag: Mackay’s Moral
The importance and power of brevity
A third-grader had to do a book report, and he chose a Socrates biography. His report consisted of three succinct sentences:
1. Socrates was a...
Sales tips that really work
Whether you run your own business or work for a company in a sales-related role, you’re always looking for sales techniques that work.
One person...
Decide to be a decision-maker
A confused young man went to a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist intently listened to his patient and then offered his insight.
“It appears to me you...
Two-minute drill your way to success
I could fill volumes about chance meetings that have changed people’s lives, led to jobs, business opportunities, partnerships, new ideas, etc. – all because...
Understanding procrastination will help you break the habit
Procrastination is a thief. It robs you of the one commodity you just can’t buy back: time. It throws off schedules. It replaces accomplishment...
Valuable lessons from the wisdom of parents
The Boy Scouts were at camp. In an inspection, the director found an umbrella neatly rolled inside the bedroll of a small Scout. An...
Morals provide motivation
Readers of this column are remarkable when it comes to telling me what they like most about my weekly musings. Of course, I’m honored...
Unselfishness is one of the cornerstones of leadership
Steve Kerr, head coach of the Golden State Warriors, was asked the reason his team defeated LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers for the...
Never give up on your dreams
J.C. Penney, founder of the retail giant that bears his name, once evaluated one of his young clerks, stating he “wasn’t thorough and wouldn’t...
Friendship plays valuable role in workplace
Two friends were walking through a dense jungle. Knowing the dangers, they promised to stick together whatever happened.
Suddenly, a tiger appeared in the bushes....
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