|
|
Archive for the 'Miki’s Rules to Live by' Category
Wednesday, November 18th, 2015
Rough times is not a function of what happens, but to whom it happens.
Relationships are measured by caring; caring about you as you are, instead of as they think you should be.
Flickr image credit: Ivy Dawned
Posted in Miki's Rules to Live by | No Comments »
Wednesday, May 27th, 2015
It happens to all of us.
Family, friends, colleges.
They let us down and we have no idea why.
To protect yourself from the disappointment keep this rhyme in mind.
Just because they could
Just because they should
Doesn’t mean they would.
Flickr image credit: Celestine Chua
Posted in Miki's Rules to Live by, Personal Growth | No Comments »
Wednesday, June 4th, 2014
There will always be people who disappoint, whether in your personal or professional life.
If their presence is outside of your control and/or they are part of your long-term world there is a simple-to-understand, but difficult-to-implement approach to dealing with them.
You can not control other people’s words or actions.
You can only control your expectations and reactions.
Any form of self-control is a hands-on effort that can’t be outsourced or multi-tasked.
And while both involve control, investing your energy in the second type will provide far higher ROI.
Flickr image credit: fatbwoy
Posted in Miki's Rules to Live by, Personal Growth | No Comments »
Wednesday, February 12th, 2014
Long before I had a career and ever since I have lived by the following rule.
Whatever information, knowledge or even wisdom you are looking to teach, share or impart, whether as official teacher, mentoring manager, friend or just interested party, is more likely to be absorbed if you follow this advice.
“People learn more when they are laughing.” –Confucius
Flickr image credit: kafka4prez
Posted in Communication, Miki's Rules to Live by | No Comments »
Wednesday, November 20th, 2013
In this age of hyper connectivity it is easy to forget that when all is said and done the only person who will always be there for you is you.
Rather than fearing this truth, embrace it.
Doing so will give you the courage to follow Mark Twain’s wise words—instead of chasing the approval of others.
Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection.
Flickr image credit: Kyra Savolainen
Posted in Miki's Rules to Live by, Personal Growth | No Comments »
Wednesday, June 5th, 2013
Looking back in my life, I can honestly say there is only one thing I truly want to change.
I can think of two more if I was granted the proverbial three wishes, but only one serious regret.
I couldn’t find a link, but according to my notes this Rule tracks back to Barbara Kerbel and in the San Francisco Chronicle in 1996.
What can’t be undone
shouldn’t leave you unstrung.
Good advice, considering how short life is.
Flickr image credit: TheeErin
Posted in Miki's Rules to Live by | No Comments »
Wednesday, April 10th, 2013
What is the most important thing to remember when hiring?
The one thing that can keep you from hurting your team?
The one thing you should never forget?
You may interview for skills, but you hire whole people.
Flickr image credit: Syefri Zulkefli
Posted in Miki's Rules to Live by | No Comments »
Wednesday, December 26th, 2012
Here we are on December 26. Christmas is over and the focus turns to next week and the start of 2013.
To that end I thought I’d share these words of wisdom from Sara Paddison.
Realize that now, in this moment of time, you are creating.
You are creating your next moment.
That is what’s real.
I do my best to live by them, although I don’t always succeed as well as I would like, which is why I hold tightly to these wise words, too.
It’s about progress, not perfection.
Flickr image credit: Richard Potts
Posted in Miki's Rules to Live by, Personal Growth | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, December 5th, 2012
This Rule has two parts. They come from different sources, but taken together they will change your life.
The first half is from Alan Kay.
The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
The second is from Anonymous.
One good wish changes nothing; one good decision changes everything.
Well, what are you waiting for?
Flickr image credit: evan p. cordes
Posted in Miki's Rules to Live by | No Comments »
Wednesday, October 17th, 2012
People are often faced with the quandary of deciding how honest they should be when responding to some version of the classic “does this outfit make me look fat” question.
This Rule serves as a good filter to help you decide how to respond
“Never confuse
telling people what you think
with telling them
what they want to hear.”
That doesn’t mean you should always provide the latter and not rock their/your boat.
Sometimes people really do want to know if the outfit makes them look fat.
The trick is to evaluate the situation in order to decide how to handle it.
Flickr image credit: istolethetv
Posted in Communication, Miki's Rules to Live by | 2 Comments »
|
Subscribe to MAPping Company Success
/*
About Miki
Clarify your exec summary, website, etc.
Have a quick question or just want to chat? Feel free to write or call me at 360.335.8054
The 12 Ingredients of a Fillable Req
CheatSheet for InterviewERS
CheatSheet for InterviewEEs
Give your mind a rest. Here are 4 quick ways to get rid of kinks, break a logjam or juice your creativity!
Creative mousing
Bubblewrap!
Animal innovation
Brain teaser
The latest disaster is here at home; donate to the East Coast recovery efforts now!
Text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation or call 00.733.2767. $10 really really does make a difference and you'll never miss it.
And always donate what you can whenever you can
The following accept cash and in-kind donations: Doctors Without Borders, UNICEF, Red Cross, World Food Program, Save the Children
*/
?>About Miki
About KG
Clarify your exec summary, website, marketing collateral, etc.
Have a question or just want to chat @ no cost? Feel free to write
Download useful assistance now.
Entrepreneurs face difficulties that are hard for most people to imagine, let alone understand. You can find anonymous help and connections that do understand at 7 cups of tea.
Crises never end.
$10 really does make a difference and you’ll never miss it,
while $10 a month has exponential power.
Always donate what you can whenever you can.
The following accept cash and in-kind donations:
|