Attitude is everything in "All We Do"....

Hello There!
I was reading an article the other day by Lt. Col Will Roberts titled “You deserve what you tolerate” I thought I would pass it along to you all as well…He was speaking of a certain phrase that was stuck in his head in which a co- worker had introduced him to. The quote he was referring to was the title to his article “You Deserve what you tolerate” He couldn’t tell where the origin comes from but that isn’t important ; What is important is the quote embodies the Air Force’s Core Value of “Excellence in All We Do” and can help guide your professional life. After all, if you hold yourself and those around you to the highest standards, there is no need to tolerate anything less.

Please read on I think you will find some wisdom in what he had written…

“You deserve what you tolerate” by Will Roberts
In today’s world of forced political correctness, many people believe tolerance is a positive attribute. Under many circumstances, few people would object to this perspective, However, we simply cannot afford to tolerate substandard actions or behaviors regardless of their perceived superficiality.
We strive for perfection in business and in our lives and we each possess our own set of standards or values that serve to guide our actions and tolerance of others. Following are a few ideas on how to fine-tune your own standards and how to deal with those actions or behaviors deemed substandard. You must first determine and define what you personally deem as acceptable or tolerable.
Most of us had parents who did their best to provide us with a solid foundation for life. They taught us the difference between right and wrong, moral and immoral and legal and illegal. If for some reason, you missed these life lessons and find yourself lacking good moral compass, don’t give up. Seek out sources to establish your own guide. Look to someone you respect (and they respect you too), a friend ( one’s you can trust), co-worker, or supervisor. If the member is well respected by their peers as well as their supervisors, they are probably a good role model to emulate… ( do they have honesty and integrity in all they do?)
Ask them to mentor you…its all right. They will probably be thrilled to take you under their wing and share their thoughts and perspectives with you.
Establishing your own moral and ethical guide does not happen overnight, the process takes time. You might find what you are willing to tolerate change over time!
The next step is the hardest:
Taking action once an unwanted action or behavior is identified. Most people know what is acceptable and what is unacceptable, but are unwilling to act when confronted with the task of correcting the unacceptable behavior. Some are concerned about being perceived as the bad guy and some just willingly pass the buck. Some believe it’s not their job, while others simply don’t like confrontation and avoid it at all cost… The problem with all these approaches is that the action or behavior never gets addressed and failing to address it, in the end, is the same as condoning it
Remember, our business demands nothing short of perfection and it’s all too easy to continually tolerate what we perceive as minor infractions. So, Where do we draw the line????
By: Lt. Col Will Roberts

Wow ! That was powerful! Attitude is everything in“all we do”! Have a positive attitude in “all we do”!

Let me conclude with something I heard on a recent conference call…
Jim Rohn-“ 3 key question to ask yourself” … That was truly enlightening!

***Remember that sometimes your attitude is affected mostly by those you surround yourself with. Ask yourself 3 Key questions. 1.Who am I around?, 2.What are they doing to me, got me doing, acting thinking or feeling 3. Is that ok? If those people are affecting you negatively, pulling you down! Then you have a major decision to make…Disassociation, limited association, and of course expanded associations to get around positive people that exhibit character/dependability, honesty/integrity, optimistic, encouraging & uplifting. ***
One of my favorite quotes by John Andrews ! He said” there is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up”

Have a Blessed Day!
Tina & Michael Terry