The Yogipreneur » Gratitude http://www.theyogipreneur.com Guiding business on and off the mat Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:01:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Attitude of Gratitude http://www.theyogipreneur.com/attitudes/attitude-of-gratitude http://www.theyogipreneur.com/attitudes/attitude-of-gratitude#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:17:06 +0000 yogipreneur http://www.theyogipreneur.com/yp/?p=93 Gratitude is powerful. It can make or break a relationship – including the ones you have running a business.

Everyone has been in a situation where they feel unappreciated. Remember those times. Did you want to work harder? Most likely not. You probably started doing the minimum required.

Now think of a time when you felt appreciated. When you truly felt cherished. How much stronger was that relationship? How much harder did you work? How much more did you want to give back to that person?

Create an attitude of gratitude. Don’t just tell people – show them! Send out a handwritten personal note when your student has a moment of transformation. Take your staff out for a mani-pedi party (definitely one of my favorite thank you’s I ever received!). Get creative and make it fun!

I’m so grateful for all you!

]]> http://www.theyogipreneur.com/attitudes/attitude-of-gratitude/feed 0 Elevating the world from mediocrity to greatness http://www.theyogipreneur.com/vision/elevating-the-world-from-mediocrity-to-greatness http://www.theyogipreneur.com/vision/elevating-the-world-from-mediocrity-to-greatness#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:12:00 +0000 yogipreneur http://www.theyogipreneur.com/yp/?p=85 One of my favorite companies ever is lululemon athletica. I am so blessed to have been able to work with them – even for only a short period of time. This explaination of their vision (from their blog) is food for thought – do you embrace mediocrity or greatness?

MEDIOCRITY

* Living a “FINE” life
* Just going with the motions of life – not “living” life
* Status Quo
* Following a predetermined path
* Following a “leader”
* Stagnant
* A vocabulary full of “I wish and I hope”, excuses and blame
* Worrying about what others think
* Not taking control of ones life
* Continually trying to look good
* Not loving every moment life
* Unhealthy Mind = Unhealthy Body

GREATNESS

* Leading a “great” life on a daily basis
* Creating your own path in this world
* Being a “leader”
* Unique individual
* Do not live your life concerned about how you look or what others think
* Live a life full of endless possibilities
* Open to failing and making mistakes
* Learning and new experiences
* Knowledge
* Continually moving forward
* Confident, strong and courageous
* Personal Responsibility – full ownership of one’s life
* Making a difference – being a contribution

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