by Bryan Yager | Nov 23, 2020 | Attitude, Gratitude
First a quote: “Gratitude and attitude are not challenges; they are choices.” – Robert Braathe Like a photographer chooses what lens to put on his or her camera, we all choose, each day, what “lens on life” we will use to view our respective worlds. The lenses we...
by Bryan Yager | Oct 19, 2020 | Encouragement, Gratitude, Leadership, Motivation
First a quote: “I can live for two months on a good compliment.” – Mark Twain I begin this week by offering an assertion, followed by two questions. Through years of experience asking these questions of professionals of all levels, I gained some valuable insight, and...
by Bryan Yager | May 26, 2020 | COVID-19, Gratitude
First a quote: “Feeling gratitude, and not expressing it, is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” — William Arthur Ward Upon reflection, I’m often embarrassed about just how much I (and others) take for granted living in this great country. While certainly a...
by Bryan Yager | Nov 25, 2019 | Gratitude, Thanksgiving
First a quote: “You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” Ralph Waldo Emerson This is the season to let each of the important people in your life know how important they are to you. May each of you find time this week to...
by Bryan Yager | Sep 9, 2019 | Attitude, Encouragement, Gratitude, Leadership
First a quote: “”Civility costs nothing and buys everything.” – Lady Mary Wortley Montagu I woke up feeling a tad bit “cranky” this morning after a 3:00 am wakeup alarm and a mad dash to the airport for an international flight. I found myself rationalizing...
by Bryan Yager | Nov 19, 2018 | Gratitude
First a quote: “It is necessary, then, to cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”...
