Posts Tagged 'hard work'

Jungle Fighting

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Jungle Fighting

I remember when I first heard the term ‘jungle fighting.’  It was many years ago.

During my career, I served in various organizations as the Controller and/or Chief Financial Officer, as well as General Manager.

And, I would say for providential purposes, I was called to serve during some very challenging times.  Both, in terms of a company’s development and the overall economy.

It’s Lonely At The Top

I was having lunch one day with the partner of a CPA firm.  I was ...

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My Quest – The Secret To Business Success

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My Quest – The Secret To Business Success

My Quest – The Secret To Business Success

This is a story about my quest to find the secret to business success.

If you’re curious about learning the secret, I invite you to go on a journey with me.

I have a story to tell about one of my passions and my quest.  Then, I will share with you how this became my mission.

But before I reveal the secret and my mission, let’s begin with my story.

Backstory

When I was a little boy, I ...

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Thoughts on Thanksgiving

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Thoughts on Thanksgiving

Thoughts on Thanksgiving

What are your earliest recollections of Thanksgiving?

Many of us may recall the stories of The Mayflower, Plymouth Rock, Pilgrims, and Squanto.  That first celebration was in 1621.

Our first president, George Washington, issued the first Thanksgiving proclamation in 1789.  In 1817, New York became the first state to declare and celebrate Thanksgiving as an official holiday.

But, the United States of America didn’t recognize Thanksgiving as a national holiday until the first celebration in 1863.  I have included President Abraham ...

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Hard Work At Work

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Hard Work At Work

Hard Work At Work

At Blue Elevator™, our collective history has put us in touch with hundreds – even thousands of individuals – and the businesses they represent.

Some might ask, “What’s the secret to success?”

And here’s the secret: there is no secret.  It’s hard work.  Working smart, yes – but also working hard.

Hard Work At Work – Illustration

So, this is why we thought we would share with you what hard work looks like.

To illustrate this point, I have the distinct honor ...

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Hard Work

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Hard Work

Hard Work

In one of our Membership articles, we provided our Member clients one of Blue Elevator™’s secret formulas for success in business.  Whereas we won’t spill those beans here, we do want to provide you with another secret.

It is the secret of hard work.  And that being: hard work is a limiting reagent.

I learned the concept of a limiting reagent from my high school chemistry teacher (i.e., thank you, Mrs. Connie Grosse).  I will summarize it here.  A limiting reagent ...

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