Is it truly better to give than to receive? Isn't it fun to get a present on your birthday, a promotion at work, or an "I love you," from your son or daughter? When I was a police officer, I never went to work without a hug, kiss, and "Careful Daddy," from my daughter. It was like being surrounded by loving armor! Do you think my child understood the importance of giving me those protective words before work every night? Mahatma Gandhi said, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." Research has empirically proven that giving improves both our mental and physical health while receiving seems to lack the same benefits. By being a person of giving you: * help others * inspire others to give by your example * teach others to sacrifice * teach that we are responsible for others *positively impact those less fortunate Whether you give of your time, talents, or money, doing so with an open heart and caring spirit can lead you to a more fulfilled and happier life. Take some time this holiday season and see how much of an impact you can make in the lives of others by giving them a little bit of yourself. Also, check out the video below to learn more about the importance of being a servant to others by showing them generosity. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year to you and the people you hold dear from Motivational Check. 19th Century Surgeon Julius Wolff developed Wolff's Law.
Wolff's Law states that bones in a healthy animal will adapt to the load under which they are placed. This means that if you put bones under pressure they will get stronger and if there is no pressure, they will become weaker. As the writer Ernest Hemmingway said, "Life breaks everyone, and afterward, many are stronger at the broken places." Applying Wolff's Law to the difficulties we experience in our lives, we never really know how strong a person is because they are capable of adapting to the heavy burdens of life. As much as we dislike the pressures in our lives, they keep us focused and on guard for potential hazards. Sometimes the greatest dangers we face in life are not obstacles, but an uninterrupted bounty of no pain, no suffering, and no troubles. Grace is goodwill that cannot be earned and is given freely. We count on grace to build substantial relationships with ourselves, our friends, and our Creator. Without grace burdens break us, with grace they bend us toward the traits, qualities, and people who can help us. We need difficulties in our lives to make us stronger, more determined, and more resolute. But we also need the benevolence of each other when life is about to break us. Please leave me a comment about your thoughts on the importance of having demands in our lives and what those do to make us better. Please check out my latest audio recording from the Be The Wolf Podcast With Genea Barnes. You can listen to the podcast by clicking on the AUDIO PODCASTS & RADIO INTERVIEWS button at the top of this page, then click on the PODCAST INTERVIEWS tab and scroll down and click on the Be The Wolf Podcast tab.
Please check out my latest audio recording from the Buision Podcast With Jeremy Bormann. You can listen to the podcast by clicking on the AUDIO PODCASTS & RADIO INTERVIEWS button at the top of this page, then click on the PODCAST INTERVIEWS tab and scroll down and click on the Buision Podcast tab.
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When you have difficult or critical information to communicate do you let people know in person or through a memo? Many leaders take the easy way out and put the information in a memo. That way they don't have to explain themselves or hear the feedback from their subordinates. Here are thirteen reasons in-person communication is better than a memo from a Forbes article titled, 13 Times In-Person Communication Is Better Than Electronic Exchanges (7/17/2020): 1. When the situation requires trust building. 2. If you need to strengthen connections. 3. When trying to promote dialogue. 4. If that's what your audience prefers. 5. If the message involves emotional topics. 6. When the stakes are higher. 7. If you have to discuss volatile topics. 8. If you're starting a new relationship. 9. If you have specific concerns to communicate. 10. When you have to convey sensitive information. 11. If you feel you're not connecting emotionally. 12. When your customer is ready to buy. 13. When you need to let someone go. There are times, such as when you're communicating to a large audience when electronic communication is more expedient, but constantly running things by email negates your credibility as a leader. Please watch the video below to learn more about the importance of communicating information in person and leave me a comment if you have other ideas to add to the list above. |
Author & SpeakerTerry is a sought after speaker who believes in the power of a story to motivate, inspire, and help others lead their uncommon and extraordinary lives. By combining his twelve-year cancer journey with his diverse business, athletic coaching, and hostage negotiating expertise, he delivers compelling yet relatable presentations for conferences, on-line events, panels, meetings, and seminars. Archives
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