This post originally appeared on Dan Miller’s 48 Days Weekly Newsletter. There’s a concept in criminal thinking known as the broken window theory. Introduced in 1982 by social scientists James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling in an article titled “Broken Windows” it included the following example: “Consider a building with a few broken windows.…
Read MoreThis post comes from Dan Miller of 48 Days Are you strong enough to make this decision?: This morning I was listening to Joe Polish on his I Love Marketing podcast. He and Dan Sullivan were talking about what it means to “decide.” I was blown away to hear Dan point out that the Latin word from which we get “decide”…
Read MoreI have been working way too long on my latest post about the challenges of making positive changes in k-12 schools… Since that piece of work still is not quite ready, I have few quotes to share: “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” -Old Proverb “You can’t talk your way out of…
Read MoreA few quotes that caught my attention recently… “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.” — Muhammad Ali, American boxer “It isn’t enough to think outside the box. Thinking is passive. Get used to acting outside the box.” – Tim Ferriss (The 4-Hour Workweek) “Safe is good for…
Read More10 Tips for Getting Maximum Value from a Conference. You can skyrocket your success as a result of attending workshops and seminars. So be prepared: 1) Make a list of 3 speakers you want to meet – Why? Have specific questions in advance. 2) Attend with someone who is just as interested in learning as…
Read More“Careers are tools for successful lives, but nothing more than one piece of a successful life. Without success in finances, family, socially, physically, spiritually and in personal development, career success will be empty and meaningless.” – Dan Miller @ www.48.days.com
Read MoreI just attended the Tennessee School Counselor & Administrator Leadership Institute in Chattanooga, TN. There were many great sessions and ideas available at this conference. My two favorite sessions related to School Counselors using Technology to enhance their School Counseling Programs: 1) Scott Ertl did a great session called, “Learn to Share Powerful Ways to Use…
Read More“Finding your purpose and calling are critical and must precede any reasonable life choices. Clear goals in each area of your life keeps you focused on the positive goal.” – Dan Miller @ www.48days.com
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