Rotating Motivational Quotes

Just taking a few moments to evaluate what’s being said, to identify the motives of whoever’s speaking, and to ask if what they’re saying makes any sense, can help us avoid being manipulated.

Johnson’s decision to employ these particular men was partly motivated by charity. He rotated them as his needs (or theirs) dictated, and offered accommodation to those who could not afford lodgings elsewhere. The amanuenses were his servants, but also his companions—dogsbodies with the status of intimates, hirelings who doubled as friends. Their presence in the background is a reminder

If the people aren’t motivated, they don’t need to sign up for motivation training – they need a different job! They might rotate to another position, go to work in a different office, participate more in project meetings or find another way to work for us on a part-time, commission or representative basis. We can adapt if they can.” – Ricardo Semler

Maybe the worst reason to do anything. I got scared.

STAR DOES NOT NEED YOUR VISION TO TWINKLE; MOON DOES NOT NEED YOUR POWER TO LIGHT; EARTH DOES NOT NEED YOUR FORCE TO ROTATE; WATER DOES NOT NEED YOUR ENERGY TO FLOW; WIND DOES NOT NEED YOUR WINGS TO FLY; NATURE DOES NOT NEED YOUR DIRECTION TO CHANGE; SUN DOES NOT NEED YOUR TORCH TO SHINE; FIRE DOES NOT NEED YOUR TOUCH TO IGNITE

What does a solid, comfortable, impressive handshake look and feel like? To deliver a great handshake . . . • Extend your right hand out vertically at a comfortable waist level toward the person you are meeting. • Connect hands with web to web contact made between the thumb and index finger. • Be intentional and appropriate by showing mutual respect and teamwork. • Gently squeeze firmly enough to be confident, yet lightly enough to be gracious. Shake a few times for good measure. • Discreetly rotate your wrist so that your hand is slightly on top of theirs when you want to subconsciously convey self-assurance. • Make eye contact and smile to show sincerity. Throw in an acknowledging head nod for good measure. Avoiding eye contact may be interpreted that you are not attentive or have something to hide. • Introduce yourself and when they share their name, repeat it back to them to help you remember it. “It is nice to meet you John.” • When in doubt, mirror their handshake to adapt to what makes them feel comfortable. Customize accordingly to the gender, age, position, personality, and culture of the person you are meeting.

I’ve described one of my favorites for keeping the ankles slim – rolling a Pepsi bottle under the arch of the foot. Another simple exercise is to stick your leg out straight and, not moving it, rotate your foot in wide circles in both directions for a minute or two. Then push your foot up and down for a couple of minutes.

You need to be training each of the following body parts as equally as possible: Pectorals Latissimus Dorsi Deltoids Trapezius Rhomboids Rotator Cuff Biceps Triceps Forearms Abdominals and Obliques Erector Spinae Quadriceps Glutes Hamstrings Calves