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Today we discuss the cost of being right. Before you get into a conflict to justify being right, ask yourself if it’s worth it.…
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Posted by Joel Brookman in Adjust your mindset, Podcasts.
A friend of mine was recently sharing a story about his internet service being down for an entire day. His provider was refusing to credit his account for the period he didn’t have service. He ended up on the phone with four different people before he finally reached a supervisor that agreed to his demand. He got a $6 credit, equating to the prorated amount for one day’s worth of service. My friend makes several hundred thousand dollars a year. In the end, he won the battle but lost the war; when you consider the fact that he spent over two hours arguing with his internet provider, coupled with the aggravation of being on hold and dealing with uncooperative service people, you quickly realize the value of his time far exceeded the $6 credit.…
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Growth through transition: As we transition throughout life we accept new challenges. We grow as we take on the challenges.…
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Posted by Joel Brookman in Adjust your mindset, Can't see the whole picture, Change, Podcasts.
Most of us go through the daily grind of work and family and if we’re lucky, we take a few weeks for ourselves. Those few weeks are the vacations that we look forward to all year. While it’s great to take vacations, the vast majority of our lives are spent in the grind—going to work, taking care of daily chores, and the routines we call life. Why does it have to be this way? What if you set a goal to live your life on vacation? How do you do this? What does it look like?
1. Get paid to do what you love.…
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Posted by Joel Brookman in Adjust your mindset, follow your passion, happiness, Life balance, love your job, Monetize your passion, work life balance.
I’ve made it a goal to avoid drama in my life. I find that things are much easier if you minimize exposure to volatile people and high drama situations. High drama people typically:
• Hold grudges easily
• Stand on ceremony
• Play the victim card
• Gossip
• Actively seek confrontation
These are the same people that break up families, destroy office morale, and ruin friendships.
Think of the high drama people in your life. When you listen to their stories the one common thread is that they are always judging others. In their mind they are the righteous party always taking the moral high ground.…
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Posted by Joel Brookman in Adjust your mindset, eliminate negativity, judgement, Perspective, Uncategorized.