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I have learned: I have learned:
- that my most important mission is to be kind to
myself and others
- that being alone often provides a sense of great
fullness
- that when I feel disappointed in someone, it's
usually due to my expectations rather than their actions
- that when dealing with professionals, if I'm not clear about what I want, I'll wind up with what they want - that it saves time to always put my watch, keys, and
wallet in the same place every day
22
I have learned: I have learned:
- that a relationship without commitment is just an
acquaintance
- that true leaders listen more than they speak - that dogs hold the secret to being happy and loving,
but I haven't learned how they do it yet - that blame evokes defensiveness and that
defensiveness reduces awareness
- that true leader makes decisions by using their
hearts as well as their minds
33
I have learned: I have learned:
- that real power comes from my ability to focus - that life is easier when my handbag is organized - that promises are sacred - that what we are driven to get isn't always what we
want
- that spending time daily in deep relaxation is not an
option for personal growth, it's a requirement - that if you don't do everything you can right now,
you'll have more to do later
44
I have learned: I have learned:
- that it's important, along the road to our dreams, to stop and re-examine the map just to make sure we haven't gotten lost
- that fear, when managed, promotes excellence and
creativity
- that when I am at my most vulnerable, I am most
ready to grow.
- that a compliment thought but not shared is a
missed opportunity
- that there are people who love us dearly but just
haven't taught to show it the way we want them to
55
I have learned: I have learned:
- to question all assumptions - to always have a contingency plan - that the path to success is not as difficult to find as
it is difficult to follow
- that we all have innate talents that are not being
utilized
- that there is no dress rehearsal for life - that words can be used to hurt and heal - to look for possibilities, not limits
66
I have learned: I have learned:
- that the problem with doing something right the first time is that nobody appreciates how difficult it was - to measure success from within, not against others - to appreciate my parents now, before they are gone - to always carry something to read - that learning is a life-long journey - to not stop with the first "right" answer - that it's not how much we know, but how quickly we
learn
77
I have learned: I have learned:
- that my job on earth is to live my life fully - that success happens more easily when you're
influenced by the right people - to live fully, moment by moment - that reaching out to others brings joy - that our best contacts come from unexpected
sources in unexpected places
- that a smile or a gentle touch is often more
satisfying than anything I can say
88
I have learned: I have learned:
- to take at least one action toward my goal everyday - that a strong focus eliminates more obstacles than
any problem-solving strategy ever could
- that leadership comes from the heart, management
from the head
- that others respond directly to my moods - that failure is the result of giving up - that the best way to learn anything is to teach it - that success comes from doing that we love and
loving what we do
99
I have learned: I have learned:
- how to invest my time rather than spend it - that simply and continually putting one foot in front
of the other allows miracles to happen
- that delegating responsibility without accountability
is a prescription for frustration and failure
- that hugs say things when words are insufficient - that 30/10 rule really works. Commit 30 minutes to learning something new each and every day, then spend 10 minutes deciding how to apply it to life
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I have learned: I have learned:
- that appreciating my partner's greatest traits is the
key to long-lasting love
- that huge mountains are climbed by taking little
steps
- that loving an under-appreciated person changes
them forever
- that the main way to express love is to show
attention
- that a compliment thought but not shared is a
missed opportunity
