Life Lessons for Single Moms - Guest Article, Part 3
By now you have probably read the first 20 tips from Lee Silber's article Forty and Change. Here are 10 more life lesson tips for you to ponder. Enjoy!
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21. Early To Bed (2:00 AM) And Early To Rise. . . I have found that many prolific writers work well into the night. I have also used the early morning hours to get things done. I guess it's my need to be different (I'm up while the world sleeps) and the need to eliminate distractions that makes 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM the perfect time to work. Find your own prime time and don't waste it on trivial tasks.
22. Don't Sweat The Small Stuff. I realized recently that many of the things I have stressed and obsessed about over the years were not worth the time and energy—they simply didn't matter. It's easy to get upset and to feel slighted over silly things, it's far better to just let them go if they won't matter in a month.
23. Make a Difference. Charity does begin at home and the place to give back first is to your family and friends. There are also a lot of opportunities to make a difference in other areas—whether you give your time, money or share your expertise—this is one of the most rewarding things to do.
24. Brand Yourself Before Someone Else Does. When people hear your name what three things do you want them to think of? I have worked so hard to develop a reputation that I am proud of. I did this by acting as if I were the person I wanted to be and then when I achieved it, I continued to make the tough (right) choices.
25. Things Are Never As Bad As They Seem. Bad things happen to good people. It is the person that is able to put things into the proper perspective that prosper. When you have been through a tough time or two you start to realize that you are more resilient than you thought and no matter what happens, you can, and will, go on.
26. Sometimes You Have To Give Up Good For Great. My mentor said used a baseball analogy to make this point. He said I needed to hit more home runs (think big and take some chances). At the time I was just hitting singles (thinking small and staying safe). It wasn't until I was willing to give up good for great that things really took off.
27. Give People More Than They Expect. More advice from a mentor. Most people just do enough to get by. It is the person who goes the extra mile and does more than others expected that gets ahead in business and in life.
28. Thank You's. I have learned that following up and following through is rare. Most people don't know how to do it, nor do they want to. Sending thank you notes is the perfect follow-up. It is also a classy, thoughtful and appreciated thing to do.
29. Don't Lend Money—Ever. Enough said.
30. The Best Things In Life Are Free. Sunsets, picnics in the park, walks on the beach and are all priced right—they're free. The same is true about special occasions and gifts. Sometimes it IS the thought that counts more than the cost.
Copyright © 2008 by Lee Silber. Reprinted with permission.leesilber@earthlink.net • http://www.creativelee.com/
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21. Early To Bed (2:00 AM) And Early To Rise. . . I have found that many prolific writers work well into the night. I have also used the early morning hours to get things done. I guess it's my need to be different (I'm up while the world sleeps) and the need to eliminate distractions that makes 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM the perfect time to work. Find your own prime time and don't waste it on trivial tasks.
22. Don't Sweat The Small Stuff. I realized recently that many of the things I have stressed and obsessed about over the years were not worth the time and energy—they simply didn't matter. It's easy to get upset and to feel slighted over silly things, it's far better to just let them go if they won't matter in a month.
23. Make a Difference. Charity does begin at home and the place to give back first is to your family and friends. There are also a lot of opportunities to make a difference in other areas—whether you give your time, money or share your expertise—this is one of the most rewarding things to do.
24. Brand Yourself Before Someone Else Does. When people hear your name what three things do you want them to think of? I have worked so hard to develop a reputation that I am proud of. I did this by acting as if I were the person I wanted to be and then when I achieved it, I continued to make the tough (right) choices.
25. Things Are Never As Bad As They Seem. Bad things happen to good people. It is the person that is able to put things into the proper perspective that prosper. When you have been through a tough time or two you start to realize that you are more resilient than you thought and no matter what happens, you can, and will, go on.
26. Sometimes You Have To Give Up Good For Great. My mentor said used a baseball analogy to make this point. He said I needed to hit more home runs (think big and take some chances). At the time I was just hitting singles (thinking small and staying safe). It wasn't until I was willing to give up good for great that things really took off.
27. Give People More Than They Expect. More advice from a mentor. Most people just do enough to get by. It is the person who goes the extra mile and does more than others expected that gets ahead in business and in life.
28. Thank You's. I have learned that following up and following through is rare. Most people don't know how to do it, nor do they want to. Sending thank you notes is the perfect follow-up. It is also a classy, thoughtful and appreciated thing to do.
29. Don't Lend Money—Ever. Enough said.
30. The Best Things In Life Are Free. Sunsets, picnics in the park, walks on the beach and are all priced right—they're free. The same is true about special occasions and gifts. Sometimes it IS the thought that counts more than the cost.
Copyright © 2008 by Lee Silber. Reprinted with permission.leesilber@earthlink.net • http://www.creativelee.com/
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