On this page are just my views and thoughts, I do not believe in trying to convince people that there is only one right answer to things, these notes are just my ideas and thoughts. Everyone builds a life experience database from all that they come in contact with, maybe you can find something here that you would want to add to your database. Our life experience database is what makes each of us unique, but it is meant to share.
?? Did You Know ??
That the amount of vacuum that can be achieved on earth is equal to the barrametric pressure at the time.
Just think: If our eyes actually turn things upside down through the lense, then we really are standing on the inside of the earth, NOW gravity makes sense.
That if the Sun were to go out, we wouldn't know until 8 minutes later
As a rule of thumb, if you hold your arms out you are as wide finger tip to finger tip as you are tall.
The saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" is true, the only difference is that when the saying started the doctor was also the dentist, eating an apple a day was the next best thing to brushing your teeth.
Time is relitive and unique to earth, time anywhere else is not the same. 1 year = 1 rev around the sun, 1 day is 1 rev of the earth. It takes Mars less then one of earths years to do 1 rev of the sun.
Just think, if we all were kings, kings would be common and therefore we all would still be common. Great leaders know the value of people, they know that in order to be respected, they need to show respect to all, for there are very few people that can truly respect anyone that can’t show them their due respect in return. A janitor should be respected just as much as the president of the company he works for, they are both just employees. Think, who would you miss more if they were gone for a week, The President, or the guy that keeps toilet paper in the stalls? Real leaders know that people are what is important to us, money, power, and material things are not worth a thing without people to give them value.
Passing it on
Information is power, at least some think that by keeping it to themselves they have the power. When in reality, the person that shares their knowledge is the one with the power, the power to mold, influence, and have the things they know get passed on and on from one person to another. Just think if I knew something and always kept it to myself that equals a power of "1", when I am gone that knowledge is worthless. If I would have passed it on to 2 others, then that equals a power of "3", and when I am gone something of me is left behind. And if those two pass it on then something of me lives on forever. Remember that our job is to teach others, everyone is a student and a teacher. Remember the teacher that helped you in school so many years ago? If you do, then they are a legend in your mind, and they have become a part of you and your life, so they live on. I looked for years to find the words to put on paper to explain what I meant. A good friend and colleague sent this quiz to me and it demonstrates what I have been trying to write for all those years. This person has made a difference in my life and has given me belief in people again, (Thank you Brian).
Take this quiz:
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world?
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners?
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest?
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer prize?
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress?
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners?
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remembers the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one?
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school?
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time?
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile?
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special?
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with?
6. Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you?
Easier?
The lesson?
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones who CARE. A little something to make us stop and think...
Four steps of change
There are some unique rules when it comes to change. I have found that everyone needs to go through four steps when confronted with change.
1. Denial ( I don't believe of the change, maybe it will go away )
2. Anger ( No way am I going to do this change )
3. Negotiation ( If I'm going to do this change it needs to be this way )
4. Acceptance ( Maybe it isn't so bad, so I'll do it )
Almost all go through the changes in the order listed, however there are exceptions. But they still do each of the steps. I have seen many people that have been given a change and when they get part way through the four steps they leave a company they only to go somewhere else because they insisted that they would not change. Those people did go through the four steps, they just did some of the steps somewhere else. When they leave it is usually between steps two and three, they don't realize that step three was just with a different place. Nether the less they did go through all the four steps and did change.
Change can be positive; the outcome depends on a couple of things in general. The most important is how it is presented. When a change is due, plan the presentation with as much detail as possible. People will go through the four steps quickly if it makes sense.
Competition
Competition has a good and bad side, I have seen where people competed with one an another on an assemble line to see who could run the most product on their shift. This was a good thing; it was friendly and was not threatening to the players. I have been on both the crew side and on the management side. Whenever the competition can be promoted as friendly it is a win win situation for all. When I was on the production floor, I would create the competition with the other operators. Not by flaunting at them, but by just making sure that they knew my production results. It wasn't any fun if they didn't want to play. While in management I would make sure the highest production record was posted so that the other operators could see that someone had out done them. Then just sat back and watched the human trait of not wanting to be outdone swing into action. Sometimes it took a few sodas to help things along.
So many times in this new fast pace world, we forget that not everyone wants, or needs to be at the top. It doesn't mean that they don't care, because they do. But not the same as the people at the top or trying to get there. The people that are not trying to climb to the top are usually people that really enjoy seeing things turn out the way that is good for all, not just for themselves. These people already know that in the end everyone will benefit, and in their minds enjoying life, real life with family, friends, and just being a good human being is the best thing they could ever hope for.
Support
The word in itself says what it means, "To hold in position so as to keep from falling, sinking, or slipping. That is not bad, today there are those that would say that holding in position will not allow advancements. But that is where they are wrong in today's society, While the support person is holding things in position the supportee can move to the next level. When that occurs then the support moves in and fills the gap and supports it from there which allows the supportee to move to the next level. This process just keeps going on and on. In simple words it means to give the persons, equipment, and/or organization the backing and resources as so they/it can complete move ahead and not keep going back. It doesn't say anything about trying to take over or making yourself look good. It does say that a support person should be looking to on the new established tasks, which would allow the supportee, move beyond the new current state.
Company ladder
Whenever those chances to climb the company ladder arise, you need to ponder them thoroughly. Is it something that you really want? Is it something you enjoy? Does it push your limits past what your life goal is? You need to look at each advancement as a new job offer, which you can turn down if you do not want it. When it comes to the political side of a large organization team work means that you are suppose to compete with each other so that one of us can get to the top, you need to step on others to get there, my values do not agree with that. I am happy being at the bottom with people that respect me for who I am as a person.
Common sense
I am convinced that common sense is something that you are born with or that it is a product of our up bringing. If we do not have common sense by the time we are in the work force it is to late. Don't try the old lets break apart a word and try a give the real word a new meaning. Kind of like magic with smoke and mirrors where the truth is hidden by confusing the audience. If you start with the single word "common" with a definition of "Not distinguished by superior or noteworthy characteristics; average: the common spectator. b. Of no special quality; standard: common procedure. c. Of mediocre or inferior quality; second-rate." It has a different meaning because Common is a word by itself. Common sense is actual a word in it's self, when you actually look the proper word it really says:
common sense n. Native good judgment. [Translation of Latin s¶nsus comm¿nis, common feelings of humanity.]
How high do we want to go
It isn't really a matter of how high we should to go if it was not one of our life goals. And it is not up to anyone else how high we get. Most of us, during our early years decide what their life goals are. To some family is their life goal, others choose a life of working to get to the top, some just want to be happy and not work at all, and there are those like myself that set out to be the caretakers of the world. It is a part of our lifestyle to be caretakers, we do the things that allow others to get to the top. I get great satisfaction out of seeing someone that I work with make their life goal, or a step toward it. I feel that everytime I help someone else reach something they want, I become a part of it. Nice guy's finish last, but that is just fine, helping others make their life goals with honor and respect makes me a winner in the end.
Five great stories:
Most Important Lesson
During my second month of college at Mankato State, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions, Until I read the last one: "What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?" Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50s,but how would I know her name? I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our quiz grade. "Absolutely," said the professor. "In your careers, you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say 'hello'.
" I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.
Second Important Lesson - Pickup in the Rain
One night, at 11:30 PM, an older African American woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway trying to endure a lashing rainstorm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride. Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. A young white man stopped to help her, generally unheard of in those conflict-filled 1960s. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance and put her into a taxi cab. She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a knock came on the man's door. To his surprise, a giant console color TV was delivered to his home. A special note was attached. It read:
"Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway the other night. The rain drenched not only my clothes, but also my spirits. Then you came along. Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying husband's bedside just before he passed away. God bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving others."
Sincerely,
Mrs. Nat King Cole.
Third Important Lesson – Always Remember Those Who Serve
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10 year old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him. "How much is an ice cream sundae?" he asked. "Fifty cents," replied the waitress. The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and studied the coins in it. "Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?" he inquired. By now more people were waiting for a table and the waitress was growing impatient. "Thirty-five cents," she brusquely replied. The little boy again counted his coins. "I'll have the plain ice cream," he said. The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on the table and walked away. The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier and left.When the waitress came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the table. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were two nickels and five pennies.
You see, he couldn't have the sundae, because he had to have enough left to leave her a tip.
Fourth Important Lesson - The Obstacle in Our Path
In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, But none did anything about getting the stone out of the way. Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. After the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the king indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many of us never understand.
Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.
Fifth Important Lesson - Giving When it Counts
There was a young girl named Liz who was suffering from a rare and serious disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her 5-year old brother, who had miraculously survived the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the illness. The doctor explained the situation to her little brother, and asked the little boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister. He hesitated for only a moment before taking a deep breath and saying, "Yes, I'll do it if it will save her." As the transfusion progressed, he lay in bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing the color returning to her cheeks. Then his face grew pale and his smile faded. He looked up at the doctor and asked with a trembling voice, "Will I start to die right away?" Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the doctor; he thought he was going to have to give his sister all of his blood in order to save her.
You see, after all, understanding and attitude are everything
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