Appreciation

Today is another day of record heat here in Texas.  Also, here in Central Texas we are having record drought conditions.  It seems that it could become an easy habit to get really frustrated and negative.  However, we have so much to be thankful for.  I must think about my wonderful family, our beautiful home, our great friends, our business opportunities and above all my God and the hope that I have.  I am very thankful today.

Political Change

I used to be very political and loved watching the process.  But, I have changed ... I hate it.  I don't know who to trust.  It seems that all politicians are only motivated by getting reelected.  I wish I could find one that was motivated by doing the right thing.  This weekend Treasury Secretary Geitner says that they want to extend the debt ceiling till after the election.  What??? .... what is the reason for that.  We are not stupid.  Why don't the republicans get with the democrats and determine what is the right thing to do, not what is the most politically expedient thing to do.  It is not right that wealthy individuals &/or corporations can take advantage of loopholes that allow them to pay a very low tax rate or nothing at all.  However, it is not right in a climate where we are needing jobs and investment to unnecessaryily burden businesses with excess taxes.  I need parental controls to get off of FoxNews & CNN etc.

It's not about me ....

The last week or so has brought many events into my mind that deserve concern, care and prayer.

• The disastrous situation in Japan.
• The conflict in Libya, Yemen and other places.
• The intense disagreements in Wisconsin.
• NFL players referring to their situation as "modern day slavery".  *it especially pains me that the first player to mention this is one of my favorites and a former Sooner ... Adrian Peterson".  https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_193823893991406

I could go on and on about my opinions on each matter, but I don't think that would be good for anyone.  However, I do think that these events give us the chance to look beyond ourselves.  God has given us a wide open opportunity to say ... "It's not about me".  Pain and suffering is abundant in these situations.  Much of what is going on needs calmer heads to prevail.  Wisdom is needed and God knows we need love for each other.  Prayers for the suffering and for the leadership is certainly needed.  Awareness of opportunities to serve.  Make a difference.

Until next time... keep your expectations high!  Expect to Win!

Good Intentions

Have you heard the saying "the path of life is littered with good intentions" ? Last year as I entered the second 50 years of my life, I began reflecting on that statement and I caught myself paralzyed with analyzing the past.  Fortunately, I have had mentors in my life that have pushed me to add action to my intentions. 

Until next time... keep your expectations high!  Expect to Win!

Why are salespeople annoying?

I have been in the sales industry for 27 years and I am still puzzled with why most people feel that salespeople are annoying.  I am puzzled ....

• Is it annoying for a salesperson to present their product or should they just give you a brochure and answer your questions?
• Is it annoying for a salesperson to ask you if you like their product after you have looked at it?
• Is it annoying for a salesperson to ask you to buy their product after you say that you like it?
• Is it annoying for the salesperson to ask you why if you say no to buying their product?

Just askin'....

Until next time... keep your expectations high!  Expect to Win!

Let's try this again ....

I have intended to blog regularly but never accomplished that.  I am changing that today ... I want to begin some new discplines in my life and on of those is to blog 3 times per week. 
Several things on my mind...

• Grandchildren are a blessing ... anxiously awaiting our 2nd!
• I don't understand getting fined for spitting on a golf course (Tiger in Dubai). You are outside ... come'on man!
• What is up with the NFL labor dispute?  I understand disagreements and with money people can really get stupid, but are you kidding me!!! We have our President daily talking about the pain the economy has caused so many & then we have the sports headlines talking about billionaires and millionaires arguing!  Something is really wrong with that!!!
• I need someone to explain to me how OU Basketball has gone downhill so fast!!! What has happened?  I thought Jeff Capel was great ....
• I wonder if the people that feel that griping and complaining about everything is normal ever tried it the other way?!?!?

Until next time... keep your expectations high!  Expect to Win!