Category: Life Lessons

Steps you can take to ease the sting of criticism To become a top performer, you’ll need to open yourself up to feedback from those around you. Here are some steps you can take to ease the sting of criticism and begin to make it work for you, instead of against you. 1.Hit the Pause…

As we rush through life! In Washington, DC, at a Metro Station, on a cold January morning in 2007, this man with a violin played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes.  During that time, approximately 2,000 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work. About 3 minutes: The violinist…

Practice those qualities which you believe in If kindness, patience, honesty, and generosity are qualities that you believe in, you make every effort to practice those qualities at work. Treat people with kindness and respect. If someone is late or makes a mistake, you try to be patient. Even if it’s your job or appropriate…

Be Thankful Be thankful when you don’t know something … for it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times … during those times you grow. Be thankful for your limitations … they give you opportunities for improvement. Be thankful for each new challenge… which will build your strength and character.…

Handling criticism Rather than trying to avoid criticism, expert performers welcome it. They seek out coaches and advisors who can give them constructive, sometimes even painful feedback. They then use this feedback as a guide for steady improvement. Here are some steps you can take to handle criticism effectively: 1. Acknowledge Your Error – Acknowledging…

It’s called Mindset As I was passing by the elephants, I suddenly stopped, confused by the fact that these huge creatures were being held by only a small rope tied to their front leg. No chains, no cages. It was obvious that the elephants could, at anytime, break away from the ropes they were tied…