Avoiding tunnel vision
A man asked Dr. Carl Menninger what would advise a person to do if he felt nervous breakdown coming on? Most people expected him to reply, "consult a psychiatrist". To their astonishment he replied, "lock up your house, go across the railroad track, find someone in need and do something to help that person. "
nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care... John cassis
Life is a lot like the game of table tennis, those who don't serve well end up loosing.... Anonymous
If you are dissatisfied with your lot in life, bould a service station on it. A good way to forget troubles is to help others out of theirs. Almost all of our unhappiness is the result of selfishness.
Instead, think in terms of what the other person wants, not just what you want. It is absolutely true you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed.
The measure of life is not in its duration, but in its donation. Everyone can be great because everyone can serve(Peter Marshall). No one achieve greatness without being of service. Never reach out your hand unless you are willing to ext6an arm and your heart.
Happiness is like a potato salad, when shared with others,its a picnic....anonymous
Serving others is one of life's most awesome privileges. Albert Schweitzer said, "The only ones among you who will really be happy are those who have sought and found how to serve. "
Hunt for the good points in people. Remember, they have to do the same in your case. Then do something to help them. If you want to get ahead, be a bridge not a wall. Love others more than they deserve.
Dr. Frank Crane said, "the golden rule is of no use unless you realise that it is your move. " Each human being presents us with an opportunity to serve.
John Andrew Holmes said, "the entire population of the universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others. "Do you want to get along better with others? Be a little kinder than necessary. When you share, you do not lessen, but increase your life.
True leadership begins with servanthood. Harry Fosdick said, "One of the most amazing things ever said on earth is Jesus statement, "he that is greatest among you shall be your servant." None have one chance in a billion of being thought of as really great a century after they are gone except those who have been servant of all.
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