Tag Archives: optimism

Scott’s Thoughts: Wanting to See

“A stretch of sky, a garden wall overhung by green branches, a strong horse, a handsome dog, a group of children, a beautiful face — why should we be willing to be robbed of all this? Whoever has acquired the knack can in the space of a block see precious things without losing a minute’s [...]

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Scott’s Thoughts: On Green Alert

“You can’t outwit fate by standing on the sidelines placing little side bets about the outcome of life… if you don’t play you can’t win.” Judith McNaught, American author. Damage control. Emergency response. Crisis watch. There’s a lot in this world that puts us on red alert. We can spend a lot of mental energy preparing [...]

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Scott’s Thoughts: Unexplored Territory

Here’s a little advise for real estate agents just beginning their career.

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Scott’s Thoughts: Health & Wealth

How do you maintain the balance of health during the pursuit of career? It might mean redefining both.

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How to Be Happier at Work

When you’re down about work, how do you turn yourself around? What behaviors might be self-sabotaging your success? Check out this great article from Inc.com about 10 Things to Stop Doing Right Now at work.

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Why Winners Keep Winning

Why is it that winners continue to win? It turns out there are good reasons why the leaders continue to lead, as detailed by Harvard business professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter.

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Scott’s Thoughts: Your Estate

Don’t underestimate the value of time off to your business. Too many of us become addicted to the feeling of “being productive” without recognizing signs of burn-out, family neglect, and faltering friendships.

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Scott’s Thoughts: Mind the Pebbles

Some thoughts on why we conquer mountains but trip over pebbles.

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Scott’s Thoughts: Leading Through Reading

Reading is an essential part of building leadership skills. Some thoughts on boosting your reading diet. What are you reading these days? What was the last book you loved? I’d like to know.

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Being Wrong: Insight from Kathryn Schulz

A great talk on the value of being wrong and being open to being wrong from TED2011.

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