Tuesday, June 16, 2009
HOT THOUGHT'S are now on Boot Camp blog
I'm moving the Hot Thought's over to my Boot camp blog. Wasatchbootcamp.blogspot.com. I'll still be updating it weekly so check it out. Also if you have something you'd like to share, send it over. Thanks-Brad
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
The Compliment Guys
Check out these students at Purdue University. They're tired of seeing people down and stressed. They decided to try and cheer up their fellow peers. There's been some controversy about them yelling compliments, some saying it's harrassing to others. Either way, I like what they're doing. It would cheer me up, even if they complimented me on my nice big nose :)
Monday, April 13, 2009
"Why Not Me?"
Three of the greatest words in the english language, "Why not me." Just depends on how you mean it.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Where is the Productivity in Recession?-Chad Hymas
Most recently I received the following in an email:
"The people in my organization are suffering from paralysis. They can't move forward. They can't move backwards. They refuse to change. They seem only concerned with themselves and not acting like a team. Therefore spontaneity, creativity, and productivity suffer in a huge way. They are allowing fear to stub growth. They even seem to be afraid of their own shadows. I need to help them get back 'onboard ' and improve their personal and professional productivity."
My response:
That's funny! I've never thought of paralysis as being something one suffers from! It has been a great learning tool for me. I guess it all depends on how you look at it. In the hospital dad walked into the room and said this, "Son, what if you could be more productive, more successful, more happy, and more fulfilled with no hands and no legs than you ever were with them?" (I will not share with you my initial response) However, let's relate those profound words to "your organization".
Folks, what if you could be more productive, more happy, more successful, and more fulfilled, now, when the economy is paralyzed, suffering, or even tanked; Then perhaps you ever were when the economy was at its greatest, morale was at its highest, and things just came easy!
I am no expert on the economy and I can't say that I've ever lived through a great depression; But I do know what it feels like to lose everything you've ever worked for: Your business, an income for your family, the loss of limbs, a job, self esteem...and so the list goes on.
1- Never in the history of recorded time have people come out of a recession or personal struggle where they have taken more than they have given!
2- Stephen Covey so eloquently says it this way, "In order to get everything you want out of life, find someone who needs something and help them get that thing first!"
These two simple principles have helped me to turn a 'paralyzed economy' into something nothing short of a miracle! And would you believe, what my dad said to me in that hospital room, roughly 8 years ago, has come to fruition. My body still does not move, yet I am more productive today than ever before. I have a job (something we should all be grateful for), a family, and Shondell and I just celebrated our fourteenth year anniversary yesterday. I am more happy, experiencing success and I feel fulfilled.Even through paralyzing times.
One last note: No bailout cured this paralyzed body (BTW- I am no expert on politics either). I just know that it takes more than money to overcome the "fear of one's shadow!" It's called vision, and we need more people with it. Less 'takers' and more givers! Then, and only then, will we reap the benefit of unity, teamwork, and productivity.
Until Next Month... Believe You Can Fly
Chad Hymas
"The people in my organization are suffering from paralysis. They can't move forward. They can't move backwards. They refuse to change. They seem only concerned with themselves and not acting like a team. Therefore spontaneity, creativity, and productivity suffer in a huge way. They are allowing fear to stub growth. They even seem to be afraid of their own shadows. I need to help them get back 'onboard ' and improve their personal and professional productivity."
My response:
That's funny! I've never thought of paralysis as being something one suffers from! It has been a great learning tool for me. I guess it all depends on how you look at it. In the hospital dad walked into the room and said this, "Son, what if you could be more productive, more successful, more happy, and more fulfilled with no hands and no legs than you ever were with them?" (I will not share with you my initial response) However, let's relate those profound words to "your organization".
Folks, what if you could be more productive, more happy, more successful, and more fulfilled, now, when the economy is paralyzed, suffering, or even tanked; Then perhaps you ever were when the economy was at its greatest, morale was at its highest, and things just came easy!
I am no expert on the economy and I can't say that I've ever lived through a great depression; But I do know what it feels like to lose everything you've ever worked for: Your business, an income for your family, the loss of limbs, a job, self esteem...and so the list goes on.
1- Never in the history of recorded time have people come out of a recession or personal struggle where they have taken more than they have given!
2- Stephen Covey so eloquently says it this way, "In order to get everything you want out of life, find someone who needs something and help them get that thing first!"
These two simple principles have helped me to turn a 'paralyzed economy' into something nothing short of a miracle! And would you believe, what my dad said to me in that hospital room, roughly 8 years ago, has come to fruition. My body still does not move, yet I am more productive today than ever before. I have a job (something we should all be grateful for), a family, and Shondell and I just celebrated our fourteenth year anniversary yesterday. I am more happy, experiencing success and I feel fulfilled.Even through paralyzing times.
One last note: No bailout cured this paralyzed body (BTW- I am no expert on politics either). I just know that it takes more than money to overcome the "fear of one's shadow!" It's called vision, and we need more people with it. Less 'takers' and more givers! Then, and only then, will we reap the benefit of unity, teamwork, and productivity.
Until Next Month... Believe You Can Fly
Chad Hymas
Monday, March 16, 2009
Shake it off and take a step up!
One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried pitifully for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway; it just wasn’t worth it to retrieve the donkey.
The farmer invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel and began to toss the dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone’s amazement, he quieted down. A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well.
He was astonished at what he saw. With each shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and then take a step up. As the farmer’s neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and happily trotted off!
Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. The trick to getting out of the “well” is to shake it off and take a “step up.” Each of our troubles is a stepping stone. We can get out of the deepest of “wells” just by not stopping, never giving up! Shake it off and take a step up.
The farmer invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel and began to toss the dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone’s amazement, he quieted down. A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well.
He was astonished at what he saw. With each shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and then take a step up. As the farmer’s neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and happily trotted off!
Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. The trick to getting out of the “well” is to shake it off and take a “step up.” Each of our troubles is a stepping stone. We can get out of the deepest of “wells” just by not stopping, never giving up! Shake it off and take a step up.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Time for a laugh
I shared this a while ago when the Hot Thought was an email. I figured it was time to resurface it. It has to be one of the funniest things I've ever heard. The more I listen to it, the more it has me rolling. At the end they mention how laughter is contagious. This might not be too inspirational, but it'll put a smile on your face and maybe your smile will help another person put one on their face. :)
<--man witness car accident while on phone w/friend-->
<--man witness car accident while on phone w/friend-->
Monday, March 2, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Keep Moving Forward!
When I first started the Hot Thought email, before the blog, we did a Rocky contest and shared some of the best moments. Well you can never get enough Rocky :) I just watched Balboa again and I love this part. Also Jena and I found out we're having a baby boy, so someday I gotta prepare myself for talks like this with my son, just like my Pops gave me. Enjoy the clip.
Monday, February 9, 2009
"This is for all of my friends who send me those heart-warming stories".
Yes, this blog is meant to inspire. I believe that includes having a good laugh. My buddy sent me this last week and I had to share it. No, it's not a true story, it's intended as a joke. At the end it says "This is for all of my friends who send me those heart-warming stories". I figured I fall into that category. None the less, it's pretty funny in a weird way. Enjoy!
*Click here*
Monday, February 2, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
New Year, where you at?
We all have great intentions at the beginning of a new year. They are also something we laugh at two weeks into January when we've ditched them and are back at our old ways. Well January is almost over, where are we with our Resolutions? I know I could do better!
I found this band "Explosions in The Sky" and have been listening to them as think back to last year and contemplate the disappointments, and my accomplishments. It also brings hope to 2009. Amid all the troubles we hear about all around us, lets strive to make this year the best ever!
"The best way to predict the future is to invent it."
Alan Kay
I found this band "Explosions in The Sky" and have been listening to them as think back to last year and contemplate the disappointments, and my accomplishments. It also brings hope to 2009. Amid all the troubles we hear about all around us, lets strive to make this year the best ever!
"The best way to predict the future is to invent it."
Alan Kay
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