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Ten Things I’ve Learned That Made Me Think Differently

I have spent over 35 plus years in corporate America and have been fortunate to serve as an executive for a Fortune 50 company for many of those years. Throughout my career, I’ve encountered both good and bad bosses, worked with large and small teams, and taken on various roles and lateral moves that wouldn’t fit on my resume. I’ve worked in nearly all regions of the country and numerous subsidiaries. Each experience provided life lessons, teaching me how to navigate new situations and challenges. Every step served as preparation for what was to come. 
 
Interestingly,  as simple as they may seem, I realized that my lessons learned were the same lessons I was taught in my youth that still applied in the corporate world throughout all those years as well as in my CEO role today.  Could that be true?  Life lessons are called life lessons for a reason. Who knows….after reading my list, you might think differently too.
Worry

Most of the things that I use to worry about never happened. As a young person, I worried about everything, but the things I worried about never happened. As I matured, I learned that there was very little value in worrying since I can only make the best decision that I can using the information I have at the time. Changing my mindset has been my key!

Honesty

I can’t hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. When I make mistakes, I have learned that accepting responsibility for my actions is so much better than not owning up to the truth. Not only is it the right thing to do, it also helps me feel good about being honest.

Commitment

Successful living is like playing violin. Hard work. Consistency. Persistence. On a daily basis, I have learned to practice and be committed to the skills and actions that will help support me in reaching my goals. 

Love

Regardless of age, race, gender, or sexual orientation, we all need love. I have learned that
there is so much beauty in diversity and that no matter our differences, the one thing that I have in common with humankind is the ability to offer love.

First Impressions

In every face-to-face encounter, I leave something behind … my impression
Regardless of how brief, I have learned that I will never get a second chance to make a first impression.

Optimism

Recent studies show that optimists are likely to live longer than pessimists. I have learned that having a positive attitude and outlook on life not only impacts how I act but it also impacts my mind, body, and soul. So, my motto is “let optimism rule!”

Forgiving and Forgetting

When someone hurts my feelings, I have learned that its unimportant unless I persist in remembering it. I try my best to not get so caught up with what others think about me or even with how they may have hurt my feelings … although it’s not always easy, I choose to let it go.

Learning from Others

Everyone has something to teach. I have learned so much what to do and what not to do from the people that have crossed my path. My biggest life lessons, the great and not so great, have come from my past experiences.

Growing

I grow when I push myself beyond what I already know. When I truly desire to reach a goal, I have learned that my first step is to believe that I can achieve it and my second step is to push myself to learn by putting in the necessary work.

Aiming High

There is no elevator or fast track to success. I have learned that success is a stairway
that includes a collection of hard work coupled with timing and opportunities.

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