Del Suggs

People are generally gracious and generous of spirit.

Be Positive is not just a blood type.

The laws of physics that deal with inertia also apply to humans, such that situations tend to remain the same over time.

The sense of community is that feeling of togetherness that brings us comfort. We are all alone in the world, so we strive to form bonds with others to eliminate that sense of feeling alone.

Old school mission statements defined what an organization did. Contemporary mission statements define why an organization does what it does.

There is nothing so inspiring as true heartfelt gratitude.

If you expect the best of yourself, you__l find yourself expecting the best of those around you, too. And you will find that people respond inkind. I believe people want to be held to a higher standard. If you expect the best from people, they will give you their best work.

Understand that all motivation is internal, or intrinsic.

Ritual and ceremony are powerful bonding tools. They result in a sense of community, a feeling of unity far beyond what you might expect.

Display your passion, and others will be inspired. Enthusiasm is contagious.

Consistency is an under-appreciated inspirational quality. It__ that ability to conduct yourself in a consistent, reliable manner that others will respect and appreciate.

We cannot change the wind, we can only adjust our sails.

Multitasking is actually a hindrance to productivity. Focus on one thing and get it done.

A happy and productive person is one who understands that his or her job is not the purpose of his or her life. Go on vacation, use up your sick days, ask for a temporary leave-of-absence__nything that allows you to recharge your batteries away from your typical routine. No leave, no life.

Maybe looking at the path we've traveled will make the path ahead seem more clear.

Develop an 'Attitude of Gratitude.' Try this little exercise: List three things for which you are grateful at this moment. It might be monumental, like having survived a disease. It might besomething spiritual, like your relationship with God or your family. It might be simple, like the fact that your car started this morning. Whatever positive things you list, it is always good for your outlook to be grateful.

What__ the difference between a dream and a goal? Ink. That__ right. Goals must be written down.

Simply put, self-centered and egocentric people don'tinspire others. We are inspired by people who placeothers-- other people, other ideas, other goals-- abovethemselves.