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Lesson one

A Ten-Cent Idea

When young F. W. Woolworth was a store clerk, he tried to convince his boss to have a ten-cent sale a reduce inventory. The boss agreed, and the idea was resounding success. This inspired Woolworth to open his own store and price items at a nickel and a dime. He needed capital for such a venture, so he asked his boss to supply the capital for part interest in the store. His boss turned him down flat. “The idea is too risky,” he told Woolworth. “There are not enough items to sell for five and ten cents.” Woolworth went ahead without his boss’s backing, and he not only was successful in his first store, but eventually he owned a chain of F. W. Woolworth stores across the nation. Later, his former boss was heard to remark, ” As far as I can figure out, every word I every word I used to turn Woolworth down cost me about a million dollars.”

1. Who was Woolworth?

2. What did he try to do?

3. Did his boss accept the idea?

4. What did this inspire Woolworth to do?

5. What did Woolworth ask his boss?

6. Did his boss agree?

7. What did he tell Woolworth?

8. Did he support Woolworth?

9. What did Woolworth do after that?

10. What did his boss say later?

Lesson Five

1. Blurred Vision

A businessman was highly critical of his competitors’ storefront windows. “Why, they are the dirtiest windows in town,” he claimed. Fellow business people grew tired of the man’s continual criticism and nitpicking comments about the windows. One day over coffee, the businessman carried the subject just too far. Before leaving, a fellow store owner suggested the man get his own windows washed. He followed the advice, and the next day at coffee, he exclaimed, “I can’t believe it. As soon as I washed my windows, my competitor must have cleaned his too. You should see them shine.”

Confucius once declared, “Don’t complain about the snow on your neighbor’s roof when your own doorstep is unclean.”

Lesson two

Time to think

Henry ford hired an efficiency expert to go through his plant. He said, “find the nonproductive people. Tell me who they are, and I will fire them!”

The expert made the rounds with his clipboard in hand finally returned to Henry Ford’s office with his report. “I’ve found a problem with one of your administrators,” he said. “Every time I walked by, he was sitting with his feet propped up on the desk. The man never does a thing. I definitely think you should consider getting rid of him!” when Henry ford learned the name of the man the expert was referring to, Ford shook his head and said,”I can’t fire him. I pay that man to do nothing but think – and that’s what he’s doing.”

Lesson three

Criticism

If an impulse comes to say some un-thoughtful word today that may drive a friend away, don’t say it! If you’ve heard a word of blame cast upon your neighbor’s name that may injure his fair fame, don’t tell it! If malicious gossip’s tongue some vile slander may have flung on the head of old or young it! Thoughtful, kind, helpful speech, it’s a gift promised to each—this lesson we would teach: Don’t abuse it!

Lesson four

A Quiet Scolding

The late john Wanamaker was the king of retail. One day while walking through his store in Philadelphia, he noticed a customer waiting for assistance. No one was paying the least bit of attention to her. Looking around, he was his salespeople huddled together laughing and talking among themselves. Without a word, he quietly slipped behind the counter and waited on the customer himself. Then he quietly handed the purchase to the salespeople to be wrapped as he went on his way. Later, Wanamaker was quoted as saying, “I learned thirty years ago that it is foolish to scold. I have enough trouble overcoming my own limitations without fretting over the fact that good has not seen fit to distribute evenly the gift of intelligence.”

Lesson Six

A Short Course in Human Relations

The six most important words: I admit I was wrong. The five most important words: you did a great job. The four most important words: what do you think? The three most important words: Could you please… The two most important words: Thank you. The most important words: We. The least important word: I.

If You Think

If you think you are beaten, you are. If you think you dare not, you don’t! If you want to win, but think you can’t, it’s almost a cinch you won’t. if you think you’ll lose, you’re lost; For out in the world we find Success begins with a fellow’s will; It’s all in the state of the mind. Life’s battles don’t always go to the stronger and faster man, but sooner ot later the man who wins Is the man who thinks he can.

Lesson Seven

Never Mind!

Sometimes when nothing goes just right And worry reigns supreme, When heartache fills the eyes with mist And all things useless seem, There’s just one thing can drive away The tears that scald and blind –someone to slip a strong arm ‘round And whisper, “Never Mind.” No one has ever told just why those words such comfort bring; nor why that whisper makes our cares Depart on hurried wing. Yet troubles say a quick “Good-day,” We leave them far behind When someone slips an arm around, and whispers, “Never Mind.” But love must prompt that soft caress-That love must, aye, be true Or at that tender, clinging touch No heart ease come to you, But if the arm be moved by love, Sweet comfort you will find When someone slips an arm around, And whispers, ”Never mind!”

Lesson Eight

Hang In There

Nicolo Paganini was a well-known and gifted nineteenth century violinist . He was also well known as a great showman with a quick sense of humor. His most memorable concert was in ltaly with a full orchestra. He was performing before a packed house and his technique was incredible, his tone was fantastic, and his audience dearly loved him. Toward the end of his concert, Paganini was astounding his audience with an unbelievable composition when suddenly one string on his violin snapped and hung limply from his instrument. Paganini frowned briefly, shook his head , and continued to play, improvising beautifully.

Then to everyone’s surprise, a second string broke, and shortly thereafter, a third. Almost like a slapstick comedy, Paganini stood there with three strings dangling from his Stradivarius. But instead of leaving the stage , Paganini stood his ground and calmly completed the difficult number on the one remaining string.

Lesson Nine

The Whole World Stinks

Wise men and philosophers throughout the ages have disagreed on many things, but many are in unanimous agreement on one point: “we become what we think about.” Ralph Waldo Emerson said,” A man is what he thinks about all day long.” The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius put it this way: “A man’s life is what his thoughts make of it.” In the Bible we find : “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.”

One Sunday afternoon, a cranky grandfather was visiting family. As he lay down to take a nap, his grandson decided to have a little fun by putting Limburger cheese on Grandfather’s mustache. Soon, grandpa awoke with a snort and charged out of the bedroom saying, “This room stinks.” Through the house he went, finding every room smelling the same. Desperately he made his way outside only to find that “the whole world stinks!”

So it is when we fill our minds with negativism. Everything we experience and everybody we encounter will carry the scent we hold in our mind.

Lesson Ten

You are Wonderful

The following true story captured our heart. It happened several years ago in the Paris opera house. A famous singer had been contracted to sing, and ticket sales were booming. In fact, the night of the concert found the house packed and every ticket sold. The feeling of anticipation and excitement was in the air as the house manager took the stage and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your entertainment.” The crowd groaned in disappointment and failed to hear the announcer mention the stand-in’s name. The environment turned from excitement frustration.

The stand-in performer gave the performance everything he had. When he had finished, there was nothing but an uncomfortable silence. No one applauded. Suddenly, from the balcony, a little boy stood up and shouted, “Daddy, I think you are wonderful!” The crowd broke into thunderous applause.

We all need people in our Lives who are willing to stand up once in a while and say, “I think you are wonderful.”

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