September 2010
Strategies for Success Newsletter September 2010 Issue 57
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Published by Emily Huling Selling Strategies
www.sellingstrategies.com
Copyright 2010 Emily Huling. All rights reserved.
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In this September 2010 issue:
Thoughts from home
Did you know…?
Thoughts from others
Have you read…?
On the road in 2010
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1. Thoughts from home
Deciding what’s important
“Emily, I really like working for you. You have low standards.”
These are the immortal words of Virginia, my cleaning lady.
“What?” I said. At first insulted, then smiling, I asked Virginia to please elaborate on her comment. Virginia said that she knows sometimes she forgets to clean something or doesn’t do as good a job some days as others. She said she appreciates me not making a big deal out of things. She explained that some people she works for drive her crazy with detailed instructions and constantly checking behind her. I said, “Virginia, I don’t drive you crazy because I trust that you’ll do a good job.”
In the scheme of things, does it really matter that the top of the refrigerator doesn’t get dusted one week? Or the Endust doesn’t get put away? What matters to me most is that Virginia is reliable, positive, and careful with our belongings. She also does an excellent and consistent job of cleaning.
Moral to the story: Before making a big deal out of something and causing unnecessary stress for you and the other person, decide if it’s really important.
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Did you know…?
Recharging seniors’ brain power
Brain fitness for seniors is becoming the new health trend. Thank goodness. (However, the definition of senior for brain fitness purpose is 50 or older. Ugh.) InSight and DriveSharp are two brain fitness programs developed by Posit Science Corporation. DriveSharp, a part of the InSight program that is sold separately, is endorsed by AAA, Allstate, State Farm, and The Hartford. The Hartford is offering $50 to policyholders who complete the program. Visit www.hartfordbrainfitness.com. One doesn’t have to be a Hartford insured (or a senior) to purchase or access free brain games and challenges.
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The Energizer Minute
This month tune in to hear Miniscule Can Be Big. Go to the www.sellingstrategies.com home page and click on the Energizer Minute.
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3. Thoughts from others
Legends say that hummingbirds float free of time, carrying our hopes for love, joy and celebration. The hummingbird’s delicate grace reminds us that life is rich, beauty is everywhere, every personal connection has meaning and that laughter is life’s sweetest creation.
Reprinted from a Papyrus greeting card
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Have a good laugh every day. EH
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4. Have you read…?
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck (Ballantine Books, 2007)
We’ve been told that we can’t change people. Mindset teaches us that that concept is not entirely true. Using words that promote a “growth mindset” in place of words that create a “fixed mindset” influence how people view themselves, their capabilities and the outcomes that occur. The author, a professor of psychology at Stanford, describes real-life stories that illustrate growth vs. fixed mindsets from every walk of life including work, school, marriage, parenting and athletics.
Great news. Changing mindset is possible. Almost every page of this book taught me something that I can apply. Mindset is a worthwhile read.
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On the road
Business travel is taking me to these places. Please give me a call if you’d like to connect when I’m in your area.
Agency Management CIC, Grand Rapids, MI September 16, 2010
Agency Management CIC, Virginia Beach, VA September 23, 2010
Consulting and workshops in northern New Jersey – private client – September 27-30, 2010
Independent Insurance Agents of Arkansas, Agents’ Conference, Little Rock, AR October 5, 2010
Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois, Annual Convention, Springfield, IL October 7, 2010
NAPSLO Annual Convention, Atlanta, GA October 11-13, 2010
Speaking engagement in Appleton, Wisconsin, private client – October 20, 2010
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