"The Basic Patterns of a Winner"

1. Don't criticize, condemn or complain... Think of ways to improve the situation. The big rewards are paid for finding the solution, not the difficulty.
2. Show real, honest and hearty appreciation...let others know thay are loved.
3. Think good thoughts about other people...and yourself.
4. Give before you get. Always give others a reason to agree with you before asking anything of them.
5. Smile often...it generates enthusiasm, friendliness and goodwill.
6. Remember names. A person's name is the sweetest, most important sound they hear and it instantly captures their attention each time it is used.
7. Be an effective communicator by listening. Encourage others to talk about themselves by asking questions. (When, Where, Who, What, How and Why?)
8. Think, Act and Look happy and successful...and you will begin to think, feel and actually become HAPPY and SUCCESSFUL.
9. Never engage in worrisome conversations or participate in gossip sessions.
10. Always greet others with a positive, cheerful statement...not the question, "How are you?"
11. Respond to another's question, "How are you?" with an enthusiastic, meaningful "TERRIFIC".
12. Look for and expect GOOOOD things to happen to you...inquire of others: "What GOOOOD things are happening with you today?"

Pick one rule at a time...Practice it earnestly every chance you get, for at least a full week!

Stay TERRIFIC! Dave Gorden.

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A few things on this list always makes me giggle but the whole list always makes me think. I lost the paper that had all of these rules on them and I've been trying so hard to find it again. I even tried to google it but I had no luck. I needed this list in my life.

And today, I found it. :)

Click here for Thoughts to Ponder by Dave Gorden.

You won't regret the minute it takes to read it. Promise.