Hello Larry, hope you have a great day! Really enjoy Think Daily.

It is fun to talk to people and learn about their cajon and discover my own passion for the rhythm. I can still hear the beat of the drum. Through listening and talking we discover that after all we are not so different and have many similar experiences, likes and fears. Not one person is perfect and we all learn from each other. In my case, this time it was the cajon.

I like to move around and meet people but I also need my quiet space where I can concentrate without interruption.

The many positions I held in the grocery store taught me about the challenges specific rolls include. It is important to place yourself in someone else’s shoes because you understand how each action affects the other person, department or organization. Without team spirit any action is pointless.

Before I train someone the first thing I do is try to understand why they are scarred, what are their fears or triggers. Once the trust is built and the employee understands that it is a voluntary choice to participate in the training or development process we start the work.

Most important detail is to reassure the employee that they are not in trouble, they are a much valued member of the team and any exercise is done in order to enhance the team performance or to develop a more efficient work process. Check weight of actual responsibilities, tasks, managerial actions that absorb a big chunk of the schedule before any final decisions are made.

Got Grit? I do

There are no coincidences.

We always meet the people who we are meant to meet.

All my actions and choices led met to be where I am today. I followed my inner voice which also led me to my highest calling.

At this moment I am where I am supposed to be because there is a lesson I need to learn. It is a form of preparation for what is coming.

My soul is singing as I am looking at the fishes swimming.

I reassured him that the day will come when he can make up for his greatest regret of not stopping and helping a young woman who was chased by a group of tugs.

Karma.

If you see someone that doesn’t have a smile today give them one of yours

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I woke up smiling and then I saw that I wasn’t alone.

Life is too short to worry and constantly cry over things we don’t have, can’t change, things that happened in the past…

I will smile because I am alive.

Some people are pleasant, helpful and direct. I like when someone listens and is willing to accept my call even if I only manage to call back after the end of regular work hours. I did not expect a response but the fact that I got one made me feel lucky and in a way special.

In many cases I prefer a frank conversation but I understand why it takes a couple of tries before we can achieve one. If I go to an interview I know that I am going to be inspected but I will also do my best to inspect my inspector(s). I listen, I watch their body language, I watch how they react to the answers I provide, I observe how they interact with each other, I analyze emotions and reactions.

I do not want to hear what you think I want to hear, I want to hear and see if you can be genuine. Most people are afraid of being watched and assessed because it means that they may be deemed unfit and become rejected.

This fear in many cases stops most people to be genuine and authentic. When I am able to connect with my inspector and establish a mutual understanding I always get excited because “I” the other inspector was noticed and understood.

Preach!

Yes, Jesus was a good leader but he lived many centuries ago.

There are awesome humble courageous people around us who make the world turn with their daily effort. The first person from that awesome group who came to mind was Larry, then Kathy, Ross, Lisa, Curt, Brian, Emily, Siyuan, Peter, my parents, father Bill, pastor Carl and his lovely wife Sharon, Rabbi Eisenbach, ghese lah Soanam Dava, my former catechism teacher, and the list goes on and on …

There are many people who sacrificed their life so we can be here today. Let us respect their gift and make the most of every single moment of our lives.

The man who encourages me to strive to become a better version of myself is humble, reliable, brave and shy, has a crocked smile and a big heart. He loves to read and to tinker with the wood. He is an introvert exhibiting extroverted qualities. He is handsome, has a twinkle in his eyes and a set of mustache surrounds his mouth. This awesome man is my Dad, my pillar and support. I am here today because of his love.

Leaders need help. They are regular people bearing an extraordinary amount of responsibility on their shoulders. They struggle. Because they are constantly in front of the wall they become hard, cruel and sometimes unstoppable.

They forget to listen to their better self. But they are no different from you or me, except the load they carry is much heavier. Sometimes reaches a point of choking the air out of their lungs.

They have a heart, friends and family. For a change be the one who stands up, faces them, and tells them ‘I can see your struggle’. ‘Please allow me to help you’ and thank them for their effort.

Without a leader to follow, most of us end up sitting home alone, thinking about the best way to make an income to sustain ourselves and the family.

Missing messages and phone calls is not always beneficial, especially not during hunting. Job hunting.

When someone asks, I tell them that the beeping is constant. I can not afford to pick up the phone every single time the notification sound goes off. Funny I say this because I am not even employed. But the dishes have to be washed and the vacuuming has to get done. So as a remedy, I keep the sound off. I check my phone when I remember to do so.

The truth is, most of the time I do not even carry the phone with me. Especially not when I want to enjoy my solitary walks in the woods. I am a jobless rebel, so I can afford this type of luxury. A luxury that makes me feel free. Free of the constant interruptions of the world.

Well, this kind of luxury sometimes results in missing important phone calls. I call back (2 days later – Yeiks) and the caller uses the same strategy as I do. Keeps the phone off. So what do I do? I act. I act because from experience I know it will be the fastest way to get an answer.

The message did not mention a date but my sixth sense provides a hunch. I follow it. I show up at an event because the message said I was on the invitation list only to find out that I was not really welcome.

It was a special event and I was not technically fitting the mold. Ups. Did wearing gym clothes had anything to do with it? I do not know. I hoped I could sneak in and blend with the back wall.

At least I got an answer.

I did not feel upset or even disappointed when I was kindly ushered out the door because, I was the one who chose to act.