372 Hard Work

Hard Work doesn’t, well … work!   Ok, so? If Hard Work ‘works’ then you face a future with more of it. And   you   don’t   want   that. Sooo, you simply do not succeed. And save yourself from a future you don’t want. (Of course, you stay where you are!)   Athlete … Read more

294 No Sweat

I get up at 5:15 am to catch a plane. He staples the hat to his forehead so they can take the shot of him without his hat blowing off. She memorizes a complete movie dialogue. He learns from the maestro for many years. All research and re-writes are done long before you read the … Read more

268 51/49

This ratio is a key to success. Yet so very few follow it. The two main aspects of business /marriage /leadership etc. are Relationships and Task. Most businesses /people /organizations are usually either Relationship oriented or Task /rules /regulations oriented. And that’s fine… provided the ratio is close to 51 Task and 49 Relationship. Relationship … Read more

256 99 is Fine

99% of the time, 99% results is fine. 99% returned calls 99% money made 99% attempts to apologize 99% results in an exam 99% of the time, … 99 is fine. (Exceptions are only 1% of the time.) OK, so? How’s your life doing right now? How much are you getting of what you want? … Read more

240 Irreplaceable

I’m always looking for someone to promote so I can be free to expand. I call one person and ask her how she is doing. “Excellent. I’m working very hard. I couldn’t fit in another thing. And I can’t think of anyway I could become more effective or efficient.” Because she thinks that’s the best way to be promoted.   … Read more