Wednesday, June 13, 2007

MESSAGE #72 - GENERAL POWELL'S 13 RULES

General Colin Powell was a former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. For many years, General Powell was always rated as one of the most highly admired Americans.

Here are his rules . . .

1. It ain’t as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning.

2. Get mad, then get over it.

3. Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position falls – your ego goes with it.

4. It can be done!

5. Be careful what you choose. You may get it.

6. Don’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.

7. You can’t make someone else’s choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yours.

8. Check small things.

9. Share credit.

10. Remain calm. Be kind.

11. Have a vision. Be demanding.

12. Don’t take counsel of your fears or naysayers.

13. Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.

Why don’t you tell all of us YOUR RULES. Just click here.

I’d love to read them . . .


Rob Gilbert