I am continually thinking of ways to improve myself. In doing so, I often cite or quote others who are wiser and smarter than I. In this article, I will turn to Elbert Hubbard, the philosopher and educator who died in 1915.
I have for the past decade or so tried to retrain myself in the in the way I think and act. The key to survival in today's economy and ever-changing world is to spend all your energy on the positive way of life. Negative energy saps your mind and body three times as fast as doing something right does.
Here are some thoughts from Hubbard to illustrate my points;
Why not be a topnotcher? A topnotcher is simply an individual who works for the institution of which he is a part, not against it.
He does not wear rubber boots and stand on glass when he gets orders form the boss;
He is a good conductor, and through him plays the policy of the house. The interest of the house area his, he is the business and he never separates himself from the concern, swabbing the greased shute, by knocking on the place or management;
A topnotcher never says inwardly, or outwardly, "I wasn't hired to do that;"
nor does he figure to work exactly eight hours an, and war the face off the clock;
He works until the work is done and does not leave his desk looking like a map of San Francisco after the shakeup. As a general proposition, I would say that a topnotcher prizes his heath more than a good time, so he has a good time all the time. Soreheads and belliakers (sic) are usually suffering from overeating, lack of oxygen and loss of sleep;
If you want to be a topnotcher beware of the poker proclivity and the pool room habit, otherwise destiny has you on his list.
In dealing with friends, family, associates and customers, many times less is more. By that I mean sometimes saying less often provides more of what we seek.
Hubbard also wrote:
It is a great think to keep silence without being glum, to down your critics without saying a word, and add to your freinds by holding your peace! Ands since language can never explain to one who does not already know, and as words are never a vindication, silence, when blasted by soul, is effective beyond speech. Abstinence is not enough, you must make life positive, do something. Churches, like department store, carry the wares that are asked for.
The more I read Hubbard, the more I have some to find out that there is no new way to do something when it comes to people getting along with people or just getting along with what each of us has to offer. This explains why I often offer his thoughts. While countless books have been written on dealing with business and personal relations, the best perhaps are those that have stood the test of time.
I have for the past decade or so tried to retrain myself in the in the way I think and act. The key to survival in today's economy and ever-changing world is to spend all your energy on the positive way of life. Negative energy saps your mind and body three times as fast as doing something right does.
Here are some thoughts from Hubbard to illustrate my points;
Why not be a topnotcher? A topnotcher is simply an individual who works for the institution of which he is a part, not against it.
He does not wear rubber boots and stand on glass when he gets orders form the boss;
He is a good conductor, and through him plays the policy of the house. The interest of the house area his, he is the business and he never separates himself from the concern, swabbing the greased shute, by knocking on the place or management;
A topnotcher never says inwardly, or outwardly, "I wasn't hired to do that;"
nor does he figure to work exactly eight hours an, and war the face off the clock;
He works until the work is done and does not leave his desk looking like a map of San Francisco after the shakeup. As a general proposition, I would say that a topnotcher prizes his heath more than a good time, so he has a good time all the time. Soreheads and belliakers (sic) are usually suffering from overeating, lack of oxygen and loss of sleep;
If you want to be a topnotcher beware of the poker proclivity and the pool room habit, otherwise destiny has you on his list.
In dealing with friends, family, associates and customers, many times less is more. By that I mean sometimes saying less often provides more of what we seek.
Hubbard also wrote:
It is a great think to keep silence without being glum, to down your critics without saying a word, and add to your freinds by holding your peace! Ands since language can never explain to one who does not already know, and as words are never a vindication, silence, when blasted by soul, is effective beyond speech. Abstinence is not enough, you must make life positive, do something. Churches, like department store, carry the wares that are asked for.
The more I read Hubbard, the more I have some to find out that there is no new way to do something when it comes to people getting along with people or just getting along with what each of us has to offer. This explains why I often offer his thoughts. While countless books have been written on dealing with business and personal relations, the best perhaps are those that have stood the test of time.