Month: November 2011

How many home runs did Babe Ruth hit? 714.
 How many times did he strike out? 1330.

 
Do people care about how many home runs he hit?  Did he get paid for it?  Did he get recognition and satisfaction?

 
Do people care about how many times he struck out?  Why not?

 
When he struck out he talked to himself in a positive way.  He kept the bat in his hands.   He respected the competition.  He loved where he played.  He supported his boss and teammates.  He kept himself in the ballgame mentally so he was always in a position to do what he did best.

 
Point:  Attitude control.  The power of affirmations.

A wealthy landowner discovered this when he was checking employee records and called a longtime employee into his study.

 
"Peter," asked the billionaire real estate tycoon, "how long have you been with us now?"

 
"Almost 25 years," replied the employee.

 
His employer frowned.  "According to these records, you were hired to take care of the stables."

 
"That’s correct, sir," said Peter.

 
"But we haven’t owned horses for more than 20 years," said his boss.

 
"Right, sir.  What would you like me to do next?"

 
The Executive Speechwriter News Letter
 Volume 13, Number 3