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Re: How to Become a Better Manager in 3 Easy Steps

jsdixon — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:41:07 -0000

Kind of. Its a point of the employees knowing you care. Work can get really boring, it can make a huge difference though, if it is for someone who cares, and if it is helping you complete your goals. It also builds loyalty, trust, and even connections for the future.

Re: just what I’m hungry for

jsdixon — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:07:45 -0000

Waiting and listening is definitely something important. Its really easy to forget in our daily rush, that sometimes the right answer requires us to just wait.

Re: How to Become a Better Manager in 3 Easy Steps

jsdixon — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:06:00 -0000

Another point that I would really like a chance to try, is get to know each employee by their dreams. When you talk with them, help them set small goals that they can work at that will bring them closer to their dreams. If you have a task that will build up something that they need, assign it to them.

Re: Little Girl, Big Idea: Sunny Stevenson

jsdixon — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:58:55 -0000

This is definitely evidence that there is no excuse for not making a difference!

Re: Succeed Anyway.

jsdixon — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:43:40 -0000

"To hell with circumstance; I create my own opportunities."-- Bruce Lee

Re: Do You Have a Vampire Problem?

jsdixon — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:06:12 -0000

That reminds me a lot of what Howard Roarke from Ayn Rand's Fountainhead would do. He would only build his houses for certain customers, as he was in a tough business so that he could set his own terms.

Re: how to remove a stuck mantra

jsdixon — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:55:47 -0000

LOL that's awesome, a counter-mantra, though I must admit I do like my mantras. They have some cool effects.

Re: How to Kill a Great Idea

jsdixon — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:47:09 -0000

This is awesome! I love the approach you took here. Unexpected and very witty.

We must take responsibility for our own potential.

Re: raison d’etre

jsdixon — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:04:16 -0000

interesting, the man was forced to live completely in the moment.

Re: The Number One Question Entrepreneurs Forget to Ask

jsdixon — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:15:53 -0000

There is not a single thing on this planet you can do that won't upset someone or tick someone off. Another question is, do you really want to never find out if you could succeed? That nagging question can drive us nuts.

Re: The One Thing Worse than Getting Fired

jsdixon — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:56:41 -0000

You don't even have to skimp on premium quality food if you are willing to learn a little about cooking. I may eat inexpensively, but I can still make a lot of my favorite foods with things that store well. The fact is that if I went to a restaraunt to eat the things I teach myself how to cook than I would spend triple my money for the same amount of food. Just learning how to cook and eating out less can save a ton of money!

Re: the red thread

jsdixon — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:31:56 -0000

What do you think caused you to forget the color?

Re: Does Multi-tasking Dull Your Mind?

jsdixon — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:27:39 -0000

The samurai trained hard so that they would have super human single tasking focus. I think they knew that if you are going completely after what you need to do, than the things happening around you will not stop you from acheiving your goal.

Re: The One Thing Worse than Getting Fired

jsdixon — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:23:51 -0000

One thing that I try to do is keep not only money saved up to take care of needs in a pinch, but about three months worth of food. It becomes one less thing to worry about, and gives additional breathing room, above and beyond just saving money.

Re: 4 Effective Personal Branding Strategies You Forgot

jsdixon — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:15:19 -0000

Well said, I absolutely agree.

Re: 4 Effective Personal Branding Strategies You Forgot

jsdixon — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:55:18 -0000

Way to keep the eye on the ball Jeff! I like how these can apply for more than just entrepreneurs, but also for anyone trying to manage their image.

Re: Eco Running: Sam Huber

jsdixon — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:51:30 -0000

Another cool thing to do while running is if you happen upon a grocery cart, return it to the store it came from! It gets them out of the way, makes someones job easier, gives you a little extra exercise, and it leaves you feeling great about having done even a small thing to make a difference.

Re: Some Thoughts On Community

jsdixon — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:55:10 -0000

Surrounding yourself with individuals with a same mission definitely sounds like a good step. I think we become whatever we surround ourselves with.

Re: Karagos is bloggin'

jsdixon — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:52:45 -0000

dude, thats cool.

Re: A timely Times correction from 1969

jsdixon — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:49:12 -0000

Man if the Times make mistakes that big I guess I don't have to feel so bad when I mess up!

Re: 5 Things You Shouldn't Be Afraid Of

jsdixon — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:00:10 -0000

I think this is the best of your posts that I've read so far. Thank you so much for putting this up here!

Re: The 5 Things I’d Tell My 21 Year Old Entrepreneurial Self

jsdixon — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:27:36 -0000

As a young man looking at entrepreneurship as a career option I am really glad I stumbled onto this post. The Jim Rohn quote alone was worth the read, and the whole rest of the post has been great as well.