A business question:
What do successful people and unsuccessful people have in common?
They both hate to do what it takes to be successful.
Successful people just do it anyway.
What's the difference?
Help like it's 1999
It started this week back in 1968. People calling for help. The first 911 call occurred in Harleysville Alabama. A bit more trivia: The USA didn’t have full 911 service coverage until 1999. (weird, huh?)
Data shows that in our current business world: 2 out of 3 people do NOT ask for help at work. That is sad.
But hey if success was easy, everyone would be doing it. We’ve got your back. We’re gonna help like it’s 1999.
Yes, you can sing this like Prince! ;0)
May I have another?
Bleary-eyed and back to work from a long weekend (in the USA anyway)…NOW you find out today is National Drink Wine Day (2/18)
Let’s tie some wine to your work with a quote from Robert Modavi: Whatever you do, pour yourself into it. Cheers Robert.
Make it a dry white in his honor.
It's just so random
It’s more than one big holiday today…
It’s also Random act of Kindness Day! So let’s do this… and do it a few times today.
An easy one: Hold a door open for someone. It may catch on.
And if it does…what a great day we could all have today.
come on, pick one
You have a choice today:
- President’s Day
- Presidents Day
- Presidents’ Day
They’re all correct. You really make a choice every day…the choice that counts is your attitude. A positive attitude makes everyday a holiday. For you and everyone around you. If you only had a dollar for every time this works.
Happy Birthday George (Hey, come on, it’s an American holiday today)
Are you out of tune?
Double standards never lead to happiness. Today in 1859, France passed a standard for the central “A” music note to be 435hz. Prior to this there weren’t any standards; Beethoven played over a half note higher. The note continued to climb; as high as 480hz. Singers complained; strings snapped…so in 1939, a frequency of 440hz was agreed upon as concert pitch by an international conference. It was agreed upon again in 1975. Standards may change and rise, but when we strive to all get on the same page, we can make some beautiful #music together.
Show some love today
It’s the day to try it. Not necessarily with roses, chocolates or a candle lit dinner out.
Show some love today to the person working behind the counter, driving the bus or Uber; or sitting at a table-for-two alone, maybe just needing a smile.
As for the dining experience today, Valentine’s day is not a biggy; ranked the 94th as good business dining day. (Thanks Womply) Mother’s day is the top dog…even a typical Saturday does usually better than Valentine’s day. The fav restaurant type for the romantic dinner for two today? Sushi! Not so much with a burger place.
Then why is it OpenTable maybe only showing a 4pm or 10:45pm seating available? Its us guys…It’s us GUYS. The guy usually does the reso for dinner for today…and you know we NEVER plan ahead.
What a freakin Hassle!
HASSLE FREE: I’ve seen, heard or read this in over a half dozen advertising campaigns recently. The Webster Dictionary definition of hassle: : an annoying or troublesome concern.
Hmmm. If we have to convince customers that our brand is not annoying to use; maybe we need a better business model; not a better marketing campaign. Just sayin. ;0)
What's your status?
Status Quo is NOT your friend. It works hard every minute of the day to make sure your new idea, your suggestion, your attempt to make a change for the better and new goes unheard. To win, you don’t have to be extreme…just consistent, just like the status quo.
Today could be your day. Try again.
Wanna be my friend?
February 11: Make a Friend Day!
Today is the day for you to be a leader: say hello to someone and smile.
You could make a real friend, a virtual friend, an on-line friend….or even a new four-legged friend. Make it your business to start the conversation, smile and watch the (furry) fun fly!
