Favorite Quotes

1. Opportunity is missed by most people, because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

Thomas Edison

2. If three people call you an ass, buy a bridle.

Spanish Proverb

3. The man who complained about how the ball bounces is usually the one who dropped it.

Lou Holtz

4. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him much will be required.

Luke 12:48

5. It is not by whining that one carries out the job of the leader.

Napolean I

6. Great people are those who make others feel that they, too, can become great.
Mark Twain

7. Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.
General George S. Patton

8. I have as much authority as the Pope, there’s just not as many people who believe it.
George Carlin

9. Although your customers won’t love you if you give bad service, your competitors will.
Kate Zabriskie

10. Sometimes I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us.
Bill Watterson

Improving Innovation

Some simple and straight-forward methods to stimulate creative thought and innovation from the Soaring Eagle Enterprises' training program Innovation and Creativity:

Self Manage Your Thoughts
Remove Doubt
Initially Ignore Roadblocks and Risks

Modify Habits and Routines
Change Hours
Change Driving Route
Modify Schedules and Task Routine

Improve Working and Thinking Environment
Comfortable Seating and Working Environment
Use Natural Light
Avoid Harsh Light
Listen to Music
Avoid Mind Numbing Activities (Television and Internet)
Be Comfortable
Comfortable Clothes
Eat Well

Seek Inspiration
Read and Understand Other Creative People
See Where Others Saw Innovation Opportunities

Stimulate Your Physical Side
Exercise
Go Outside