By Donna Braymer
Published by the Harrison Daily Times
Oct. 13, 2009
Whom do you enjoy being around? A person that grumbles, expects the
worse and is always negative? Or do you prefer to be around a person
with a kind word and a positive outlook?
Today’s character word is “optimism.” One definition is, “a general
disposition to expect the best in all things.”
Here are some examples of statements we hear all the time. You decide
which ones are optimistic:
• Oh no. It’s Monday again.
• That teacher always gives bad tests.
• Yes, we have some crime in our country, but look at all the good
things being done.
• Since the sun is shining, I’m going to send these 25 brats outside.
• He is a difficult teacher, but I am learning a lot.
• We are in a beautiful area of the country, and many people want to
live here.
• That team always loses.
• Yes, you accidentally spilled your milk, but at least we have more.
• I can never get an “A” on a paper.
• Mondays are like a blank piece of paper, just waiting for me to fill
them up with good things.
• I don’t like strangers moving into our area.
• Winter will be cold, but the snow gives us some beautiful days and
is so good for the soil.
It’s all how you look at every situation. I think being negative is a
way for some people to get attention — but that’s not what I want to
be known for. Listen to yourself. Are you optimistic?
www.DonnaCBraymer.com
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Millionaire Integrity
By Donna Braymer
Published 10.6.09
Harrison Daily Times
I love to hear what books successful people are reading. Several
people have mentioned the two books by Dr. Thomas J. Stanley, “The
Millionaire Mind” and “The Millionaire Next Door.”
Of the thousands of completed responses for his study, most were
first-generation millionaires. They did not inherit the money, but
began their own companies or invested wisely from a young age and
never spent more than they made.
They were asked, “What are the top five factors important in
explaining your economic success?” The number one factor was integrity
— being honest with all people.
Surprised? Did you think millionaires would lie, cheat, steal and
gamble their way to the top? No, they don’t. Luck was number 27 on the
list.
Discipline — applying self control — was their second choice. Social
skills — getting along with people — was the third. A supportive
spouse was number four, and hard work —more than most people — was the
number five.
All of these, with the exception of a supportive spouse, are character
traits students can develop right now. Interested in being a
millionaire?
Most of the millionaires also had strong leadership qualities. “We
have the ability to sell our ideas to our employees and suppliers and
our products to carefully targeted audiences,” Stanley quotes a group
of millionaires. “We provide a product or service that has strong
demand, but few suppliers to fill that demand. We do not follow the
crowd.”
Integrity — being honest with all people, can affect your bank account.
www.DonnaCBraymer.com
Published 10.6.09
Harrison Daily Times
I love to hear what books successful people are reading. Several
people have mentioned the two books by Dr. Thomas J. Stanley, “The
Millionaire Mind” and “The Millionaire Next Door.”
Of the thousands of completed responses for his study, most were
first-generation millionaires. They did not inherit the money, but
began their own companies or invested wisely from a young age and
never spent more than they made.
They were asked, “What are the top five factors important in
explaining your economic success?” The number one factor was integrity
— being honest with all people.
Surprised? Did you think millionaires would lie, cheat, steal and
gamble their way to the top? No, they don’t. Luck was number 27 on the
list.
Discipline — applying self control — was their second choice. Social
skills — getting along with people — was the third. A supportive
spouse was number four, and hard work —more than most people — was the
number five.
All of these, with the exception of a supportive spouse, are character
traits students can develop right now. Interested in being a
millionaire?
Most of the millionaires also had strong leadership qualities. “We
have the ability to sell our ideas to our employees and suppliers and
our products to carefully targeted audiences,” Stanley quotes a group
of millionaires. “We provide a product or service that has strong
demand, but few suppliers to fill that demand. We do not follow the
crowd.”
Integrity — being honest with all people, can affect your bank account.
www.DonnaCBraymer.com
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