Are People Breathing?

I have observed that people tend to breathe freely around people they trust. People tend to trust individuals who are encouraging, give praise and credit, show care and concern for others as well as give feedback in a way that the message can be heard.

I have also observed across seventeen industries people tend to stop breathing around individuals who blame and find fault, who are negative, who always have to have the last word and those who have to be right at any costs. 

Are people breathing around you?

Or are they holding their breath?

The choice is yours.

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People Genius Made Simple

“A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.”  Winnie-the-Pooh

People genius made simple.

Be kind, or be quiet is my personal motto.

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“Nice Problem to Have”

Do you ever get in a mental state where you forget how thankful you could be? Life had been a bit stressful for me. I decided to pack my bags and drive to San Antonio for the weekend. I stopped at a fabulous designer discount mall on the way.

I walked into one of the designer shops, Prada, to buy a wallet. As I was chatting with the clerk, I mentioned I was deciding between their wallet and two other designer wallets. He looked at me and said, “Nice problem to have.”

I stopped in my tracks and started smiling from ear-to-ear. Those four words brought me back to a state of gratitude.

Life a bit stressful? I get to go shopping. I get to drive to a great city for a getaway. I’ve got great health. I love my work. And the list goes on.

Wow. It made me think of people who are having health issues. People who have lost loved ones. I thought of people who do not have a roof over their head or food to eat. I bet they would trade their stress for mine any day.

“Nice problem to have” is my reality check every time I see my new wallet. Gratitude is a great attitude!

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