I had the opportunity this weekend to talk about my job and past experiences. It made me think about the people in my life, what they have taught me and the important things they have said. Here are some examples. Please forgive me if I have boiled your life lesson down into just a few words:
Do the hard thing first.
-Greg Powhida
When given two options, take the third.
-Joe Wisne
A great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.
-Allen Boerger
We can do that.
-Rodney Heiligmann
Commit. Teen angst. Heart of stone.
-Anne Deffenbaugh
If you can’t take care of yourself, how can you be expected to take care of others?
-Kim Roberts
Don’t create a punishment that you are not prepared to go through with.
-Sally Powhida
Predict your customers' needs. Don't wait for them to ask for a re-fill.
-Deborah Fisher
If you don't schedule it, it will never get done.
-Jeffery Ford, PhD
I just know that you are going to become famous someday.
-Jane Powhida
You should start a blog.
-Lia Eastep
Let's do it.
-John Acton
Kill them with kindness.
-Dave Briely
I do.
-Sally Powhida