Category Archives: Abundance

Turning the Possible into Reality

Posted on October 29, 2013 by pro356rick

One of the reasons I call myself a possibilitist is that I understand the power of the spoken word on our future. “Speak what you want as if you have it, not what you have as if you want it,” summarizes my belief…. Continue reading →

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July Fourth – Entrepreneur’s Day

Posted on July 4, 2012 by pro356rick

Our country was founded by entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs take risks in order to have the opportunity to prosper from such activities. They accept the reality that failing is vastly preferrable to not trying. That spirit has lead this nation on a path that every other nation in world envies Continue reading →

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Sustainably Insane

Posted on June 21, 2012 by pro356rick

Every thought leader and MBA speaks of creating a sustainable advantage. We see innovation, blue oceans, lean, supply chain management, as tools to create and maintain a sustainable advantage. One industry defies all of this and it’s insane. At least in our state, food is anything but sustainable.
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Joyfully Losing Our Net Worth and Finding Our Real Worth

Posted on June 13, 2012 by pro356rick

Am I the only one excited about the Fed’s announcement that the average U.S. household lost 40% of their net worth in the last few years? NO, I am not anti-capitalist; I am pro reality.

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#Rainbows and #Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2012 by pro356rick

Rainbows are the wonderful by-product of storms that pass through our lives. When I think of Memorial Day I think of rainbows… Continue reading →

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Intentionality with Southern Hospitality

Posted on May 21, 2012 by pro356rick

Teaching a class on 5 Star Southern Hospitality in lower Alabama may sound redundant. It’s intentional. Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on April 19, 2012 by pro356rick

One of the best parts of my mental diet is gratitude. It’s better than that first cup of coffee Continue reading →

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My best birthday gift

Posted on March 22, 2012 by pro356rick

That realization was the best gift I could have received today. It truly is better to give than to receive. Continue reading →

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Nobody Won

Posted on March 16, 2012 by pro356rick

I was asked to judge a leadership speech contest. Nobody won. Literally. Continue reading →

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If you want someone’s attention, Whisper

Posted on March 8, 2012 by pro356rick

One line in the presentation resonated in me down to my soul. When talking about exceeding expectations the facilitator suggested a quote from the one of their movie executives, “If you want someone’s attention, whisper.” Continue reading →

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