Reck, Ross; Dr.

I saw the following quote on Facebook: “A mistake that makes you humble is better than an achievement that makes you arrogant.” All of us at one time or another have achieved something that we’re quite proud of. When this happens, the temptation to call attention to our achievement and to behave as if we’re somehow superior to those around may be present. Do not yield to this … [Read more...] about Ross Reck: Arrogance Comes with a Price

Many people have a strong aversion to taking risks because they’re afraid they might fail, and they worry about what other people will think of them if they do. What they don’t realize is that failure is the most direct pathway to success. As Soichiro Honda, the founder of Honda Motor Corporation put it: “Success is 99% failure.” Each time we fail, we learn something of value … [Read more...] about By Risking Nothing You Risk Everything – by Ross Reck

I saw this sign posted on Facebook last week and thought, “What an ingenious way of convincing people to engage in kind behavior.”   The sign tells customers that the deli is willing to tolerate unkind behavior, but it would be at a cost to the person engaging in that behavior. In other words, “If you make our day instead of making us miserable, we’ll make it worth … [Read more...] about An Ingenious Way of Getting People to Engage in Kind Behavior – by Ross Reck

If we want the world to be a better place, it’s up to us to set the example. We need to live our lives in such a manner that when others think of kindness, caring, fairness and integrity, they think of us. This begins with things that are simple and easy to do like: returning your shopping cart. Picking up a piece of trash that someone else left. Holding the door for someone … [Read more...] about Be the Change You Want to See in the World by Ross Reck