Friday Food for Thought
What Was Old is Coming Back, Only Better
What was old is new again, are you ready to embrace the new-new normal?
Practice Like a Team but Play Like a Champion
Bringing out the best in your team is a trademark of a true champion.
Truth is Elusive
We all have our truths, and while it’s great to have passion about your beliefs, you must recognize truth is elusive, it’s not fact.
A Distinction Without a Difference
“I cannot say that I don’t disagree with you.”
Taking Things for Granted
More often that not, we don’t know what we have until it is gone.
What Do You Do?
To really flourish in any role, you need to know what your real job is, and that is to go above and beyond.
The Perception of Value
The perception of value is a peculiar thing, and what we value the most can be anything from material items to experiences.
What’s Your Angle?
Let’s be honest, everyone has an angle.
Strength in Willpower
If you weren’t impressed by this year’s Superbowl, maybe you should take a closer look at what was achieved.
Constructive Anger
Not all anger is created equal, sometimes it can be constructive if you choose to let it make you better, not bitter.
Trust is Fragile
Trust is fragile and takes time to build, but our strongest relationships are with those we trust the most.
Does Character Truly Matter?
Does character matter, or is it our actions that matter most?
Toads Taste Nasty
Toads taste nasty, so why not get the worst out of the way first thing? Then, you can truly enjoy what you’re looking forward to.
January Blues
The holidays are over, which means the January Blues are setting in. What are you planning on doing for yourself this month?
I Had Goals, I Had Plans
2020 has been a brutal year, but it has taught us some important skills and lessons to bring into 2021.
December is Important
December is the busiest time of the year for many of us, and this year is no different. Remember we have a lot to celebrate, even in 2020!
Reset
With the end of the year fast approaching, it’s important to take the time to reset and recharge before the new year.
Unprecedented
One thing is the same this year: the feeling of helping someone just because you can and expecting nothing in return is unprecedented.
Saying Yes
Having a habit of saying yes can be a good thing that can lead to experiences you may not have had if you had said no.
Turkey Day!!
In a time that is so complicated, we’ll keep it simple: thank you to our network, and we hope you have a great holiday!
Put the Work In
Goals are hard to reach if you don’t lean in and put in the hard work to achieve them.
Time Flies When You Are Having Fun!
Five years of Friday Food for Thought! Time really does fly by when you’re having fun.
Happy Endings!!
Good or bad, endings always leave a significant impact on us. Luckily, there’s still time to give 2020 the happy ending we deserve!
Bouncing Back
It may not have been a great, good or even okay year, but for many of us, 2020 has proved to be a resilient one. Cheers for bouncing back!
The Gift of Complaints
If you choose to learn from the negative feedback, complaints could be a blessing in disguise.
Surprise, Surprise, Surprise
Even the bad surprises can result in a good outcome.
What’s Next
Having a plan in place gives us a sense of direction, while changing course gives us an opportunity to grow. So, what’s next?
Opposites Do Attract
Despite a difference of opinion, great friendships can ensue.
Fist Bumps Have Gotten Old
Fist and elbow bumps can’t match a hug, but there are still ways to make a connection with those we care about.
The Important Journey
Sometimes the journey is just as important and memorable as the destination itself.
Is Beer Good?
If you keep an open mind, you might realize something you don’t like isn’t all that bad.
Send-off to Summer
It might be the unofficial end of summer, but Labor Day symbolizes so much more.
Morning Cocktails
Start your day with an altered mindset.
I Care About Nothing
Sometimes giving the gift of nothing is the greatest gift of all.
Art vs Science
Maybe it’s not one or the other, but both combined that will make something magical.
Get Into Trouble
Sometimes the path to success comes from getting into trouble, good trouble.
Careful What You Ask For…
Continue to appreciate what you have now while you look ahead to the future.
Crisis = Innovation
In times of crisis we innovate.
Sisu
It’s ok to not be ok, just know in the end we will persevere.
One Size Fits All, Most(ly)
Our differences are what make each of us unique.
Happy Independence Day
We still have a lot to celebrate, even if most of our traditional celebrations are on pause.
It is Never Ending…So What?
Some goals are never accomplished, they are an on-going process.
I Am Who I Am…. For Now!
Who you were then doesn’t have to be who you are now.
Ask, Understand, Act
Sometimes uncomfortable conversations need to take place, and it’s up to us to listen, understand and learn in order to take action.
Space: It May be the Final Frontier
Taking a breath can help enhance communication.
Who Are You Calling Old?!
Age ain’t nothing but a number.
You Do You
When was the last time you took a moment for yourself? Self care matters.
The Little Victories
Some days the little victories have as much of an impact as the major ones.
The Unintended Consequences of Your Actions
Our actions have consequences, intended or not!
You’re My Hero
Heroes are not always super human crime fighters, sometimes they are the person who shows up every day to do what needs to be done.