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"Clothes make man. Naked people have little or no influence on the society."
- Mark Twain
I am just going to let your imagination run with this one today.
But just to fire the starting gun .... should you find yourself losing valuable energy to an annoying and momentum stalling person... naked people have no influence. ( Hint - make a mental picture.)
Happy Valentines Day to All.
Good Morning.
Pierre Couturier
Husband, Daddy, Author
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
AYD - Feb 13, 2013 - Think about the Small Stuff
"You become great by doing small things in a great way."
- Zig Ziglar
There is someone in your day, that makes a huge difference.
Often times, it is someone we unintentionally take for granted. They do their part so well, we just come to expect it.
We may comment on it to others occasionally, but then often, the thought and recognition are gone.
It is not enough for me to say that you should acknowledge someone that fits this outline. I would like you to do two things.
Think of someone who does some task around your day. A task or tasks that do not often get caught on the radar, but they do them well, and it is like the grease that keeps the gears revolving smoothly. Consider for an extended moment the value effect of their doing those tasks well. What impact does that ripple forward for your benefit.
Consider that, and then express gratitude to them in some non-routine way. Would you want to receive a simple pass-without-pause hand shake and a mumbled thanks for something you do? No, so apply some genuine you to the gesture.
And now, for a little self care. Consider something you do. Maybe some small, no capital letter event that you pull off each day. Ask yourself if you do that small thing in a great way. If you do, reach up...way up...and give yourself an acknowledging Grandma squeeze of the cheek.
If you don't do something small in a great way .... I challenge you ... could you?
Become Great today... in a small way.
Good morning.
Pierre Couturier
Husband, Daddy, Author... and Greatness in Training.
- Zig Ziglar
There is someone in your day, that makes a huge difference.
Often times, it is someone we unintentionally take for granted. They do their part so well, we just come to expect it.
We may comment on it to others occasionally, but then often, the thought and recognition are gone.
It is not enough for me to say that you should acknowledge someone that fits this outline. I would like you to do two things.
Think of someone who does some task around your day. A task or tasks that do not often get caught on the radar, but they do them well, and it is like the grease that keeps the gears revolving smoothly. Consider for an extended moment the value effect of their doing those tasks well. What impact does that ripple forward for your benefit.
Consider that, and then express gratitude to them in some non-routine way. Would you want to receive a simple pass-without-pause hand shake and a mumbled thanks for something you do? No, so apply some genuine you to the gesture.
And now, for a little self care. Consider something you do. Maybe some small, no capital letter event that you pull off each day. Ask yourself if you do that small thing in a great way. If you do, reach up...way up...and give yourself an acknowledging Grandma squeeze of the cheek.
If you don't do something small in a great way .... I challenge you ... could you?
Become Great today... in a small way.
Good morning.
Pierre Couturier
Husband, Daddy, Author... and Greatness in Training.
Monday, February 11, 2013
AYD - Feb 11, 2013 - A Friendly Hello
"True friendship resists time, distance, and silence."
- Isabel Allende
There is a trivia game show on television, I cannot remember the name of it, however...one of the options to find answers you do not have, is to Phone A Friend.
Funny how I remember that detail and not the name of this popular entertainment piece.
We are good friends with our neighbors. They are some of the finer people you will ever meet. They have a busy schedule. Ours is getting busier. We barely even see each other in the driveway anymore. Recognizing that, we called them up and made dinner plans. We called them about a month ago, compared notes, and the best day for us is 2 weeks from now. You do what you have to do.
Opportunity Monday says spend some time with a friend. Send an email, write a letter, make a call or... even just a few moments of quiet time thinking about them and the value of that friendship.
Two things happen here. You make contact and that alone has many beneficial ripples for you both, and you also touch the value you appreciate about that relationship, and sharing a moment with that value, can possibly stay with you all day.
Life is busy. Focus on the truth of a Friend, and focus on your truth that you offer as a friend.
And now, enjoy the moment for who they are, and whom you are to them.
Laying the path for the week to come.
Have a wonderful Opportunity Monday.
Pierre Couturier
Husband, Daddy, Author.... and Behind in my making contact homework.
- Isabel Allende
There is a trivia game show on television, I cannot remember the name of it, however...one of the options to find answers you do not have, is to Phone A Friend.
Funny how I remember that detail and not the name of this popular entertainment piece.
We are good friends with our neighbors. They are some of the finer people you will ever meet. They have a busy schedule. Ours is getting busier. We barely even see each other in the driveway anymore. Recognizing that, we called them up and made dinner plans. We called them about a month ago, compared notes, and the best day for us is 2 weeks from now. You do what you have to do.
Opportunity Monday says spend some time with a friend. Send an email, write a letter, make a call or... even just a few moments of quiet time thinking about them and the value of that friendship.
Two things happen here. You make contact and that alone has many beneficial ripples for you both, and you also touch the value you appreciate about that relationship, and sharing a moment with that value, can possibly stay with you all day.
Life is busy. Focus on the truth of a Friend, and focus on your truth that you offer as a friend.
And now, enjoy the moment for who they are, and whom you are to them.
Laying the path for the week to come.
Have a wonderful Opportunity Monday.
Pierre Couturier
Husband, Daddy, Author.... and Behind in my making contact homework.
Friday, February 8, 2013
AYD - Feb 8, 2013 - Only the Strong ...
Today is a new day. We focus on that here. We share it, we try to establish it as an automatic feeling to be greeted and invited to share our table, and we attempt to adopt is as a self leading philosophy for our betterment, and those who witness it within us. Yesterday is gone, today is a new product, and we owe it to the dawn to bring it forward for our partnered investment.
Today I thank a friend for some kind and encouraging words yesterday, when disillusion was asking me out for a date.
There are times when your patience, your good self, and your "I know better" will run thin. There are times when others may slowly draw out of you, the Darkside that we pride ourselves in defeating as we reach for personal success. Your reactions might be testy. You may struggle with some guilt over debating thoughts and anger. Overall, it may feel like the clouds are rolling in, and for as far as you can see, there is a storm brewing.
You are drained on the quality of you.
I could smell it in the air. The hallways at work felt constricted. The "good mornings" felt rehearsed and robotic. Success was measured on how long I could avoid the difficult people that just don't get it.
I fear I may have started becoming one of those people for others.
And then, I was thankful. Thankful for a few common sense words, a few more of strong encouragement, all wrapped up in a non-profit gesture of, "Hey, here is a thought....".
Only the Strong...are willing to take a breath when they feel the weakest. Willing to accept the helping hand in whatever form it is offered.
Yesterday I was focussed on the storm and all the uncomfortable feelings that come with cold winds.
This morning, the air is still. And I hear a voice...."Here is a thought...."
Give thanks to good friends for knowing what you need to hear.
Give your attention to this new day.
I wish for you, great opportunity today and this weekend.
Good morning.
Pierre Couturier
Husband, Daddy, Author...and Thankful for a fresh morning.
Today I thank a friend for some kind and encouraging words yesterday, when disillusion was asking me out for a date.
There are times when your patience, your good self, and your "I know better" will run thin. There are times when others may slowly draw out of you, the Darkside that we pride ourselves in defeating as we reach for personal success. Your reactions might be testy. You may struggle with some guilt over debating thoughts and anger. Overall, it may feel like the clouds are rolling in, and for as far as you can see, there is a storm brewing.
You are drained on the quality of you.
I could smell it in the air. The hallways at work felt constricted. The "good mornings" felt rehearsed and robotic. Success was measured on how long I could avoid the difficult people that just don't get it.
I fear I may have started becoming one of those people for others.
And then, I was thankful. Thankful for a few common sense words, a few more of strong encouragement, all wrapped up in a non-profit gesture of, "Hey, here is a thought....".
Only the Strong...are willing to take a breath when they feel the weakest. Willing to accept the helping hand in whatever form it is offered.
Yesterday I was focussed on the storm and all the uncomfortable feelings that come with cold winds.
This morning, the air is still. And I hear a voice...."Here is a thought...."
Give thanks to good friends for knowing what you need to hear.
Give your attention to this new day.
I wish for you, great opportunity today and this weekend.
Good morning.
Pierre Couturier
Husband, Daddy, Author...and Thankful for a fresh morning.
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