30 sarcasm examples that’ll really make you smile

02/05/2023 by

SARCASM EXAMPLESSome people are definitely uncomfortable with the use of sarcasm. However, I think it can be one of the most effective means of communication. So I’ve been collecting some more sarcasm examples.

So, without further ado, here are 30 sarcasm examples that you can add to your ammunition stockpile. I think they might just make you smile too. They will make you smile too.

Enjoy them all.  And please feel free to pass them on.

I’d love to hear from you and I’m sure other readers would too.

Sarcasm examples:

  1. Are you talking to me or chewing a brick?
  2. You’ve got a face only a mother could love.
  3. You’re about as pleasant as colonic irrigation.
  4. Why don’t you go sit on the rough end of a pineapple?
  5. If I appear to be disinterested that’s because I am.
  6. I didn’t ask for your advice, so why would you assume I need it?
  7. Dressed like that I’m guessing you’re off to a loud shirt party?
  8. What’s the matter with you? You’ve got a face on you like a wet weekend.
  9. Am I a bitch or just a girl who’s looking after her own interests and takes no crap from anyone? You may not like it but it works for me. So suck it up buttercup.
  10. I appreciate you giving me this opportunity for a lengthy exchange of ideas but I’m busy. So please just go away.
  11. I get it that life has been unfair to you and that you’re not happy but why’s that my problem?
  12. When you say ‘ad hoc’ does that mean I can do it as necessary or were you just trying to impress me with your knowledge of Latin?
  13. When you suggest ‘I’m just biased’ does that mean deep down you think I may actually have a point but you don’t want to admit it?
  14. Listen, buddy, I can sell you a drink but I can’t offer you solutions to your problems. I’m a bartender, not a psychotherapist.
  15. You keep saying that money’s not important but I’d love to see how long you can live without it.
  16. What have you done to your hair? It looks like it’s been cut with a knife and fork.
  17. You know you’re old when you receive a welcome letter from AARP which serves only to remind you that you’re not quite dead yet.
  18. It may be moderately challenging but let’s face it, it’s not rocket science, is it?
  19. That’s an interesting idea. Why don’t you put it in the Suggestion Box and I’ll be sure to ignore it?
  20. So life was so much better back in your day? Well whoop-dee-doo. The rest of us are so pleased for you, NOT.
  21. It was a joke. We used to tell them to each other before everyone was so easily offended.
  22. Just because you work hard you shouldn’t assume your efforts will be appreciated. What did you expect? Applause?
  23. You do realize that feeling that everyone’s out to get you may not just be a feeling?
  24. Yes, I received your email and I ignored it like every other message I have in my Inbox. I’ve actually got work to do.
  25. Referring to yourself as a professional is not for me a guarantee that you’ll have any significant level of competence.
  26. One day you’ll realize that behaving like a total dick was not a good idea and it doesn’t impress anyone.
  27. ‘Have a nice day’ is something you say but in my experience rarely is it something you mean.
  28. You’re not old. Chronologically challenged, yes! But there’s a bit more life in you yet.
  29. If you don’t feel that this job is worthy of your talents then you can always quit and go spend more time with your ego.
  30. Being a perfectionist will make you the worst kind of boss in the world. On the upside, it’ll also make you the best kind of sexual partner. So it’s not all bad.

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A poem about the joys of marriage

01/22/2023 by

MarriageOnce again, I’ve been trying to write poetry. On this occasion, I’ve been exploring the idea of marriage. A subject to which most of us are drawn at some point in our lives.

At this point, it might be worth quoting the great Scottish comedian, Billy Connolly, “Marriage is a wonderful invention. Then again, so is a bicycle repair kit.”

Anyway, I hope my latest poetic offering appeals to you. And if my words do resonate with you, then please feel free to share this poem with your friends or on Pinterest.

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MARRIAGE:

Marriage Poem

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State of the Nation

01/09/2023 by

State of the Nation I like poetry and I like trying to write poetry.

Yes, I’ve got a long way to go before I’ll get anywhere near some of the great poets, of course. However, we’ve all got to start somewhere.

Today, as I sat thinking about the state of my own nation, I wrote this poem. On reflection, it probably reflects the state of many nations.

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STATE OF THE NATION:

STATE OF THE NATION

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Should you separate domain registration and web hosting?

01/08/2023 by

Should you separate domain registration and web hosting?Introduction:

Every blog or website needs both a domain name and web hosting, amongst other things. A question frequently asked is, should you separate domain registration and web hosting?

In fact, many hosting companies will often offer a ‘free’ domain name as an integral part of the web hosting package they offer.

Obviously, they want it to appear cost-effective because they want your business. However, that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea.

The argument for separation:

When you’re setting up a new blog or website, it’s easy to lose sight of what might happen in the future.

You might choose a web host, only to find that it isn’t good enough to meet your needs for whatever reason. There might be an issue with speed, it might be poor technical support, or it might be the host’s website is not user-friendly. Then again you might just find better value for money elsewhere.

Whatever the reason, it doesn’t matter. One thing of which you can be sure of is that at some point you will choose to move a website from one host to another because bloggers always do. And if you do, the last thing you want is any potential for complications.

7 reasons why separation matters:

1. Separate Services:

It is a fact that domain registration and web hosting are two separate services. So, it makes sense to keep them separate.

2. Not all hosts offer both services:

Whilst most of the big names do offer both services, this is not universally true. Some web hosting services may not offer the option to register a domain name directly through them.

If this is the case, then you will need to register your domain separately regardless, in order to use it with this type of web host.

3. Freedom of Movement:

A free domain name included with a hosting plan means you’ll have to keep hosting your website with them to keep that domain name.

By registering your domain separately, you’ll have more flexibility in terms of where you host your website.

4. Ease of Migrating:

If you have your domain registration and web hosting with different companies you can switch hosts easily, when necessary, without having to transfer your domain registration too.

5. Hosting Multiple Websites:

Hosting companies like SiteGround, which I use, allow you to set up multiple websites on the same unique account. This can be cost-effective when you have multiple web projects running concurrently.

At some point, you may choose to sell one or more of those websites. In doing so, you’ll need to transfer whatever is being sold to the host of the buyer.

Now, if you’ve been provided with a ‘free’ domain, you may not have the freedom to transfer the domain name from your account. So, if that were associated with a website you’re selling, an unnecessary complication over the domain name could prove to be a deal-breaker.

6. Ability to manage them independently:

If you keep your domain name registration and web hosting service separate, this will allow you to manage them independently.

For example, you will be able to renew your domain registration without having to worry about renewing your hosting plan at the same time. And you can migrate a website from one host to another without worrying about moving the domain name registration at the same time.

7. Greater control over your online presence:

Separating your domain name registration from your web hosting service means you’ll have greater control over both aspects of your online presence.

This is especially important if you’re running a business website, as you will want to ensure that your domain and hosting are both reliable and properly configured, always.

Conclusion:

The underlying message today is that it’s wise to keep your domain name registration and web hosting quite separate to avoid any potential pitfalls, such as domain name loss.

Registering your domain name separately from your web host gives you greater flexibility and more control over your online presence.

If you were to have a falling out with your web host, the last thing you’d want is for them to have any control over the use of your domain name.

If you have control over the domain name registration, you can simply migrate your website to another host if you’re no longer happy with your existing web host.

What do I use?

I have always kept the registration of my domain names separate from my web hosting.

Except for the domain name for this website, all my domain names are registered through Namecheap. They provide great service and the best prices. If you’d like to know more about Namecheap you can LEARN MORE HERE.

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Why use a VPN? 10 reasons why it’s essential

12/30/2022 by

Why use a VPN?If you’ve landed on this webpage, you’re probably considering using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and wondering whether it really makes good sense to do so.

Perhaps you’re not very technical but people keep telling you it’s a good idea to use one, but they never quite explain why.

So, let’s consider the issue in detail.

What is a VPN?

Essentially, a VPN creates a secure connection between your computer and the internet.

Think of it as a secure tunnel between your computer and your VPN provider’s network through which only your data can pass and with which only you have access.

This enhances your security, privacy, and anonymity every time you use the internet and is particularly useful when you’re using applications such as online banking where security is paramount.

Take a quick look at this video before you read on.

If you’d like to see more videos on the subject then click the link here and take a look at the ExpressVPN YouTube Channel.

Why use a VPN?

1. Security:

Your VPN will encrypt all data passing from and to your computer through your internet connection. This makes it much more difficult for hackers or cybercriminals to intercept that data.

The use of a VPN connection is particularly important if you regularly use public Wi-Fi in coffee shops, airports, and other public facilities.

Equally when you’re accessing sensitive information online, such as banking, this additional layer of security is insurance against becoming a victim of cybercriminals.

2. Privacy:

Using a VPN will hide your IP address and your location.

Essentially, a VPN changes your IP address, which makes it much harder to determine your identity and real geographic location.

This will make it more difficult for websites and advertisers to track your online activity. The advantage here is that it prevents you from being targeted with advertising, and you can browse online with greater anonymity.

In short, using a VPN will help protect your privacy.

3. Access to restricted content:

If you travel frequently, you may have noticed that in certain countries or regions of the world, you’re often blocked from accessing some websites and services that are hosted in other parts of the world. This is particularly true with streaming services and the like.

It’s also true when you’re trying to access online banking in countries like the USA from geographic locations outside the USA.

Using a VPN will help you access such sites and services by connecting your computer to a server in a different geographic location via a secure tunnel.

For instance, VPN providers like ExpressVPN have US-based servers. Therefore, if you’re trying to access a US-based bank from overseas, by using ExpressVPN the bank’s computers will think you’re within the US. And therefore, you’ll be able to do whatever you need to do without restriction.

4. Protection from ISP tracking:

If you’re unfamiliar with how internet service providers (ISPs) operate, you may not realise that they can see everything you do online. That means they have access to valuable data relating to you and your preferences which, in theory at least, they can sell on for profit.

If you’d prefer to keep your own business private, then using a VPN will help prevent your ISP from tracking your online activity and selling that data to third parties.

That alone must be worth the price of a VPN subscription.

5. Improved online performance:

If you do a lot of video streaming and you regularly download large data files, then you may occasionally experience buffering. And when you do, I’m sure you find it frustrating, yes?

Well, using a VPN can help improve online performance by reducing lag and buffering when you’re downloading a lot of data.

The time you’ll save, again, is worth the price of a subscription.

6. Better search results:

When you use search engines like Google or Bing, they will profile you over time to build up knowledge of your preferences and link this to your location, IP address, and device.

The problem with this is that it results in what is known as search bias.

And the problem with search bias is that this means when you’re searching for things, you’ll get customized results based on what they think you want rather than all the possibilities you might actually wish to consider.

By using a VPN, you can eliminate search bias, thereby giving you access to unbiased search results.

7. Protection from cyber threats:

Internet Safety TipsNetwork security is one of the biggest issues facing internet users today.

Malicious threats are a constant source of danger for internet users and the number of those threats is on the increase all the time.

By encrypting your internet connection using a VPN, you can help protect yourself from malware, phishing attacks, and other cyber threats, as well as prevent you from connecting to malicious websites.

8. Bypass censorship:

Internet censorship is on the increase in most countries, even in those countries that in theory support the idea of free speech.

Increasingly what we’re allowed to see and hear is being controlled through online censorship by politicians and public institutions.

By using a VPN, you bypass such restrictions and potentially access blocked content.

If you believe that you should be able to judge what you read and hear, then using a VPN will mean you’re better able to do so.

9. Protect against surveillance:

Surveillance of individuals is another issue that is on the increase.

In many countries, governments and other organizations and institutions often monitor internet activity to gather information about individuals.

If you encrypt your internet connection through a VPN, you can help protect yourself against this type of surveillance by hiding your online activity.

That’s worth thinking about, surely?

10. Protection for mobile devices:

Now, you might imagine, at this stage, that the use of a VPN only applies to personal computers.

What about that little computer in your hand, also known as a smartphone?

Well, the use of a VPN can also provide security and privacy for your mobile devices too.

This is particularly important when you’re using these devices over public Wi-Fi or if you’re connecting to the internet whilst you’re travelling.

When should you use a VPN?

Ideally, you should use a VPN every time you connect to the internet.

The VPN runs in the background, so it won’t get in your way.

Situations, where it’s particularly useful to use a VPN, include: –

      • Travelling
      • Using Public Wi-Fi
      • Banking
      • Online Shopping
      • Gaming
      • File Sharing

Convinced?

So, dear reader, I’ve given you 10 excellent reasons to consider using a VPN.

The question now is, are you convinced?

If you are, you may be wondering what things you need to consider before you choose a VPN provider.

Criteria for choosing a VPN provider:

1. Free or paid subscription:

There are VPN providers offering free services but ask yourself this, how do they make their money?

There’s an old saying, if you can’t see how they make money from the product then you are the product.

There’s no such thing as a free lunch.

Either they make their money from subscriptions, or they make money from you. And chances are, the way they would make money from you is not in your interests.

So, if you want a decent service, in my experience, you’re better paying for it. Simple!

2. Security and privacy:

The first thing you need to ensure is that you choose a VPN provider that offers strong encryption and has a clear privacy policy.

Specifically, you must look for a VPN provider that does not log your online activity nor sell your data to third parties.

In signing up for a service, you must ensure that this is guaranteed.

3. Server locations:

This issue might not seem important, but it is if you’re likely to need to access content that may be restricted in certain geographic regions.

Given we’re all digital nomads these days and we all like to travel, this means everyone, really.

So, choose a VPN provider with servers in multiple geographic locations.

4. Speed and performance:

There’s nothing more frustrating than a webpage that’s slow to download or a video that’s constantly buffering.

Using a VPN provides additional security, but it’s not meant to slow down your internet user experience. In short, it shouldn’t affect your online performance.

So, look for a VPN provider with fast servers and a good track record for operational performance.

5. Compatibility:

There are so many different devices today. PCs, Chromebooks, MacBooks, iPads, tablets, smartphones, and so on.

They’re all different.

So, make sure the VPN provider you choose is compatible with the devices you regularly use.

You may find that some VPN services may not work on all devices, or they may require some special configuration.

6. Customer support:

Digital services are great, and they’ve added so much value to our lives. However, it’s when they go wrong that they can prove to be challenging.

Whenever you’re considering any digital service, always look hard at how well they do customer support.

Choose a VPN provider with a good reputation for excellent customer support services.

Things will go wrong occasionally, they always do, and that’s when you’ll want effective help quickly.

So, look for VPN providers that offer live chat or email support, as well as comprehensive documentation and guides.

7. Cost:

Once you’ve decided on all the above, then it comes down to who you think offers the best value for money.  And allow me to stress here, it’s not about the cheapest. It really is all about the best value relative to what is being provided.

Which VPN provider should I choose?

There are many good VPN providers but the VPN that is regularly voted the best all-rounder by experts and users, and the one I use personally on all my devices, is ExpressVPN.

ExpressVPN offers a choice of 3,000 servers in 94 countries around the world. It’s extremely fast, reliable, and secure and it works with all popular platforms and services. It also offers 24/7 online customer support.

In summary, ExpressVPN includes: –

  • Reliable connection;
  • User-friendly;
  • Best-in-class security and encryption;
  • 3,000 ultra-fast servers in 94 countries;
  • Split-tunnelling;
  • No activity logs and no connection logs;
  • 24/7 customer support by live chat;
  • Unmatched Netflix Streaming;
  • Built-in password manager: ExpressVPN Keys;
  • 30 days risk-free. Not satisfied? Money back, no questions asked.

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10 steps for making new year’s resolutions

12/29/2022 by

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONSAs a new year approaches, it’s natural to think about the year ahead and how it might be appropriate to make some resolutions with the aim of being improved versions of ourselves.

Perhaps we feel it’s time to reinvent ourselves. Maybe we recognise that we’d be better off if we could get rid of some bad habits or possibly develop a few good habits. Lose a little weight, perhaps? Then again, maybe we think it’s time to start our own business with the goal of becoming financially independent.

Whatever it is we have in mind, the new year is a new beginning, so we often see it as a vehicle for change. We think it will provide us with the motivation to make changes in our lives. However, rarely does it work out that way, successfully. Certainly not for most people, in my experience.

All too frequently we promise ourselves that we’ll do this or that but, as January progresses, we forget we’ve even made a new year’s resolution. And that doesn’t really help us at all, does it?

So, if you’re thinking about making some new year’s resolutions, dear reader, make sure you don’t set yourself up for failure.

Successful change is achieved in small steps, not giant leaps.

If you’re going to make some resolutions, make sure they’re achievable. Make resolutions that are hard to keep, and they won’t be kept. Simple!

Here are 10 steps for making new year resolutions you can successfully stick to for the long term: –

Steps for making New Year’s resolutions:

1. Time for reflection:

The first step is to spend some time thinking about where you are in life and where you’d like to be.

What have you accomplished so far, and what would you like to accomplish in the future?

Where have you struggled and why? Perhaps your skillset needs improving or maybe you have some really bad habits which you should eliminate.

Spending some time on reflection should help you identify areas of your life that you want to focus on improving in the new year.

However, let me stress once again, think in terms of small steps rather than giant leaps.

2. Be specific:

If goals are to be achievable, then they need to be specific.

Rather than say, I want to lose weight. It’s much better to say, my goal is to lose 16 pounds by the 1st of March.

With that goal, you’ll know you must lose two pounds every week if you’re to achieve your target. Then you can start focusing on related issues like diet, calorie count, exercise and so on.

3. Focus on a few goals:

You’re not going to achieve 20 goals in the new year. Most of them will get lost very quickly.

Decide on one, two or possibly three things you’d like to achieve and then prioritise them.

4. Write down your goals:

You’ll have a much greater chance of success if you commit your goals to paper.

Psychologically it will have an impact on you if you write them down. It will seem like a true commitment, and it will drive your unconscious mind to think about what needs to be done.

5. Share your goals with someone:

Making New Years ResolutionsSharing your goals with a friend, this again will reinforce your psychological commitment to those goals.

This will help you stay motivated, and it means that you make yourself accountable as you’re working towards achieving your goals.

Let’s face it, no one wants friends or family members to know that we failed. So, if they know you’re committed to a goal, you’ll have no choice but to make sure that you achieve it.

6. Planning:

For each of your goals, you must plan accordingly.

Break each goal down into its constituent parts and come up with a plan as to how you will achieve them.

Really, this just means breaking your goals down into smaller, actionable steps, and then creating a timeline for completing each step.

7. Anticipate problems:

Reaching goals is never easy. There will always be problems along the way. That’s just life.

So, make a list of the potential problems that might occur at certain times of the day, in given situations or with certain people, as you work towards achieving your goals.

Once you’ve identified the potential problems, you can then work out ways that will help you deal with them as and when they occur. In short, be prepared.

8. Set dates:

This is all about being specific again and it fits into the planning process.

When will you get started?

When will you achieve your goal? By what date, specifically?

Be realistic but challenge yourself too.

9. Regular review:

Right, you’ve set goals, you’ve got a plan in place, and you’ve set dates for starting and completion.

The next step is to set regular intervals to review progress.

This might be weekly, monthly and/or quarterly. Whatever seems appropriate, depending on the goal.

As you review progress, you’ll be able to identify whether small adjustments need to be made to your plan to achieve your goal on time. 

Obviously, you’ll need to be flexible and willing to adjust your goals and plan as required.

10. Reward success:

To achieve your goal, you’ll need to be very disciplined, of course, but it also helps if there’s a potential reward at the end of the process.

So, promise yourself a suitable reward if you achieve your goal.

Success deserves to be rewarded.

Concluding remarks:

We’ve all made resolutions over the years that have come to nothing.

It’s easy to say what we plan to do, it’s much harder to do it and achieve our end goal.

However, just because you’ve failed with resolutions in the past, doesn’t mean you’re doomed to fail in the future.

Set your resolutions carefully, approach them methodically and don’t give up until you get to where you want to be.

It can be done, and people do. So can you!

Now you know how to make a new year resolution, you’re one step closer to achieving your goal.

Remember, small steps and not giant leaps.

Good luck!

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Public Speaking: The Power of the Pause

12/13/2022 by

Public SpeakingToday I offer you a tip for public speaking: the power of the pause. This is a great tip from Brian Tracy.

If your aim is to be successful then mastering the art of public speaking is an essential skill you must develop.

If you’re a successful, high-profile individual you can’t avoid speaking in public, at least occasionally. However much you might try to resist it I’m afraid it’s like trying to hold back the tide. It can’t be done.

However, I recognize that public speaking can be a bit daunting even for people who are otherwise quite confident.

So if you lack confidence in this area then don’t worry. You’re not alone I promise you. Most people feel just like you do when they find themselves standing in front of a crowd faced with the expectation that they’ll be able to say something meaningful and present it in an interesting and engaging way too.

The key to being interesting is developing your public speaking technique. The more you practice and build your technique the more confident you’ll feel when you step up to the lectern.

One way to improve your public speaking technique is to learn from some of the best speakers and copy what they do. And Brian Tracy is an excellent speaker worthy of study. Personally, I find him both interesting and inspiring.

So if Brian has something to say then listening to him is worthy of your time I believe.

In the short but excellent video embedded with this post, Brian Tracy offers some useful advice on the subject of public speaking. In particular, using the power of a pause to emphasize or reinforce a point being made.

An important element of public speaking is making sure that the underlying messages resonate with your audience. If they take away three or four powerful messages then you’ll have done your job and done it well.

If you want to improve your public speaking skills, I recommend you watch this video.

You’ll learn some helpful tips, as well as one of the little-known secrets used by top public speakers.

Once again I must say, Brian’s short video is well worth a few minutes of your time.

Public Speaking: The Power of the Pause

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A Motivational A – Z Guide to Success

12/04/2022 by

Guide to SuccessLooking for a guide to success?

We could all use one, right?

Well here is a concise A- Z guide of the things you will need to bear in mind.

Perhaps it’s a little over-simplified if I’m honest, but it does cover all the bases, of that I’m quite sure.

If you need a guide to success then print this list and pin it above your desk and refer to it constantly.

And please pass it on.

A – Z Guide to Success:

  • (A) Achieve your dreams. Avoid negative people, things and places.
  • (B) Believe in yourself and in what you can do.
  • (C) Consider every angle and look at things from both sides.
  • (D) Don’t give up and never give in.
  • (E) Enjoy. Motivation happens when you’re happy with life.
  • (F) Family and Friends. Never, ever lose sight of them.
  • (G) Give more than what you believe is enough.
  • (H) Hold on to your dreams. These should drive you onward and upward.
  • (I) Ignore those who belittle your ambition. If you believe you can, what they think is irrelevant.
  • (J) Just be you. The key to failure is trying to please everyone.
  • (K) Keep trying no matter how hard life may seem.
  • (L) Learn to love yourself. You’re as good as anyone.
  • (M) Make things happen. The harder you work the luckier you’ll get.
  • (N) Never lie, cheat or steal. Always play a fair game.
  • (O) Open your eyes. Be aware of what’s going on around you.
  • (P) Practice makes perfect. Be a student of your craft and work towards mastery.
  • (Q) Quitters never win and winners never quit. Be a winner, not a quitter.
  • (R) Ready yourself. Be prepared and be ready when opportunity strikes.
  • (S) Stop procrastinating. Get on with it. It’s later than you think.
  • (T) Take control of your life. Discipline and self-control are key to success.
  • (U) Understand others. Seek first to understand and then to be understood.
  • (V) Visualize it. What will success look like to you? How will you recognize it?
  • (W) Want it more than anything. It must matter to you if you’re to keep going when it gets hard.
  • (X) X-Factor is that little bit of magic that makes you different from all the other wannabes. When you’re truly motivated, you’ll deliver that extra something that will help you shine like a star. Shine like a star and you’ll get noticed. Get noticed and you’re on the way to achieving success.
  • (Y) You are unique. You have special qualities no one else has. So work to your strengths and do the things that only you can do.  That way you will begin to shine like a star.
  • (Z) Zero in on your dreams and just go for it. Don’t stop until you get to where you want to be.

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Valuing people must take precedence in the modern age

11/12/2022 by

Valuing peopleQuote of the Day:

Value the people who value you. ~Bill Withers

Why Valuing People Matters:

One thing you’ll learn as you get older is the importance of valuing people.

We can all get so carried away with our work and careers that we can forget what really matters most.

Now I’m sure that your work is important to you and perhaps you even believe that you’re indispensable to your employer.

If you really believe that then, all I can say is, dream on.

From experience, I can tell you that there’s no such thing as indispensable when it comes to being employed.

If you were to die tomorrow then your employer would replace you in a heartbeat and the company would carry on without you. You won’t be missed for long and in all probability, you’d be forgotten fairly quickly.

That’s why it’s essential to ensure that your life has balance.

Yes, of course, you need to work, to earn an income to put a roof over your head and bread on the table. So in that sense, work’s important.

However, it shouldn’t be everything to you. Some things are much more important.

Don’t let time slip through your fingers without having spent some of it on a regular basis with those that really matter to you; the people closest to your heart. That is your loved ones.

Your employer may not miss you for very long, should you pass away, but the family and friends you leave behind would feel a sense of loss for the rest of their lives. For family and friends, you cannot be replaced.

It’s later than you think:

Work gives us a sense of purpose and a sense of identity too, but only people really matter. So valuing people must always take precedence over work and material things.

So make sure you enjoy some time with those that matter to you before it’s too late.

And, you never know, it could be later than you think.

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What is life’s most precious resource?

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Life's most precious resourceTo realize the value of one year: Ask a student who has failed a final exam. To realize the value of one month: Ask a mother who has given birth to a premature baby. To realize the value of one week: Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper. To realize the value of one minute: Ask a person who has missed a train, a bus or a plane. To realize the value of one millisecond: Ask the person who has won a silver medal at the Olympics. Time waits for no one. Treasure every moment you have. You will treasure it even more when you can share it with someone special. ~Author Unknown

Life’s most precious resource:

What is life’s most precious resource, dear reader?

Now many readers might say money.

However, think about it for a second.

Certainly, money is an essential resource, particularly in the modern age. And for most people, there’s never quite enough.

Nevertheless, you can always get more money. You can start a business; you can earn a bigger salary; you could win the lottery; you could even sell some of your possessions, if necessary.

So in that sense money is not a limited resource. You can get more of it.

The importance of time:

If money’s not the most precious resource, how about time?

We often fail to appreciate the significance of time and most of us can be quite wasteful of it, at least occasionally.

When you think about it, time is a very limited resource. We’re all limited to just 168 hours per week, whether we like it or not.

None of us can get more hours than that each week however wealthy we may be. We cannot buy more time, can we?

And we’re only on this Earth for a finite amount of time too.

Precious commodity:

So if we can’t get any more, time must be a very precious commodity. In fact, it must be our most precious commodity.

It’s the only commodity we cannot get more of, so it’s got to be more precious than anything else, surely?

Therefore if time is so precious we must use it wisely, surely?

We must guard it carefully. And we must never allow other people to waste our time, certainly if our aim is to achieve anything of significance in life.

Never give your time away cheaply:

Just because someone asks for a piece of your time, that does not imply an obligation on you to give it to them automatically.

People are entitled to make such a request, of course. However, it’s perfectly reasonable for you to think about it very carefully before you decide whether to agree to their request.

And it’s perfectly reasonable for you to say NO if you don’t consider what is being asked of you the best use of your time.

If a NO is the most appropriate response from your standpoint then so be it.

Remember, it’s your time:

NO is the most powerful time management tool you have at your disposal.

It’s perfectly legitimate for you to have your own aims and your own agenda and your time should be allocated in such a way that you can achieve whatever it is you’re trying to achieve. So never be afraid to say NO.

Always be polite of course but guard your time very carefully.

And remember this; it’s your time and you decide how it’s best used.

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