It Is Better to Feed Two Birds with One Seed Than to Kill Two Birds with One Stone

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I find it interesting how easy it is to get used to using a certain quote or saying or clichéd phrase. For instance, to “kill two birds with one stone” is actually meant to indicate something positive, such as an increased level of efficiency. The same holds true for the saying, “there is more than one way to skin a cat”. This is also meant to indicate something positive such as exercising one's creativity.

Do these sayings seem negative to you…or is it just me? I've used these sayings in the past just as many others have. Sometimes we get in the habit of doing and saying things just because, “everybody does it”. It is important that we look beneath the surface of our words and actions and understand that what we do and say define who we are. We should choose our words and actions carefully so that they have a positive impact on ourselves and others as well.

It is better to feed two birds with one seed than to kill two birds with one stone – Tony Spann

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Keep Your Focus on What You Do, Rather Than on What Others Do Not Do

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If you are a “doer” you may find yourself in situations where the level of action taken by others is not meeting your expectation levels. This can be particularly frustrating as “doers” often times find themselves overwhelmed and feel as if they're doing everything themselves.

You probably remember the saying, “when the going gets tough, the tough get going”. It is important for us to remember that not everyone is as tough or strong as we are. This is especially true in high-pressure situations. We are naturally disappointed when others do not rise to the occasion and this can lead to resentment.

If we keep our focus on what we do we will accomplish more. It will also keep us from feeling shortchanged or slighted by those who are not doing their part. When you do this you will notice your entire demeanor will change. In the past when you encountered someone who is not doing their part you may have looked at them with disapproval. Now that look of disapproval can be replaced with a smile. You'll find that your negative feelings of disappointment and resentment will start to be replaced by new feelings of peace and tranquility.

Keep your focus on what you do and you will become stronger, more positive, and find yourself more at peace.

 

 

Keep your focus on what you do, rather than on what others do not do. – Tony Spann

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Failure Should Be Our Teacher, Not Our Undertaker. Failure Is Delay Not Defeat. It Is a Temporary Detour, Not a Dead End

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We will not be perfect in everything that we try to do. The most important thing is that we we take action in order to achieve our goals. There's certainly no guarantee that we will achieve our goal simply by taking action. In fact some of the greatest success stories I've heard were riddled with numerous initial failures. If the successful person gave up and did not push past those initial failures it is likely that we would have never heard of them.

Next time you try something that does not work out do not despair. I understand that it can be disappointing, but in reality by failing you just eliminated one approach that does not work. This actually puts you one step closer to the solution you seek and the goal you desire. Let failure be your teacher and allow it to educate you by letting you learn from your mistakes.

Although it can be disappointing, there is nothing wrong with taking a few steps backward from time to time in your journey to your goals. Remember, as long as the total number of your forward steps remains greater than the total number of your backward steps you will be making progress.

“Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end.” – Denis Waitley

Consistent trial and error eventually leads to trial and triumph. – Tony Spann

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In Order for Us to Learn from Our Mistakes We Must Have the Courage to Admit That We Made Them

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Learning from our mistakes is one of the most valuable things we could ever do. I believe some people refer to learning from our mistakes as, “experience”. Experience has often been called, “the great teacher”.

For some reason, some people have great difficulty admitting that they are wrong. Perhaps this is a phase that all of us go through until we become smart enough to realize that we simply don't know everything.

Please do not fall into the trap of not being able to admit that you have made a mistake and were wrong. Anyone who cannot admit they are wrong is robbing themselves of the ability to become better. This is simply because you cannot grow unless you learn from your mistakes.

It is also a good idea for us to surround ourselves with people who are not afraid to give us constructive criticism from time to time. I'm not talking about those types of people who would constantly belittle and berate us. The type of people I'm talking about are the ones who are not afraid of giving a little tough love when needed.

So remember, when you make a mistake admit to yourself and to others if necessary and then work to move forward. Keep in mind that it is not the mistakes that we make that define who we are, but the actions we take to correct them.

“In order for us to learn from our mistakes we must have the courage to admit that we made them” – Tony Spann

“It is not the mistakes that we make that define who we are, but the actions we take to correct them” – Tony Spann

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Live Courageously, For There Are Far Too Many Cowards Among Us

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Each day you have an opportunity to be part of the solution rather than part of the problem. By living courageously we will always do the right thing regardless of the consequences. Far too many of us go through life sitting on the sidelines and not taking the opportunity to help our fellow man. By being courageous you refuse to turn a blind eye to someone in need.

Edmund Burke is credited to have said, “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” A similar quote has been attributed to Plato and that is, “The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.”

Our call to action is to take even what may seem to be the smallest opportunity to do the right thing.
“Live courageously, for there are far too many cowards among us” – Tony Spann

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