Always
Always assume full responsibility for your behavior
Always expect others to assume full responsibility for their behavior
Always show up on time, well prepared, and give your best effort
Always think in every situation you find yourself in “how can I help?”
Always be willing to walk away when you can no longer add value
Always ask for what you need to do the job right
Always listen more than you speak
Always prepare to sacrifice for anything worth having
Always beware the danger of becoming complacent
Always look people in the eye when they speak to you or you speak to them
Always surround yourself with people that will tell you what you need to know rather than what they think you want to hear
Always challenge your assumptions
Always maintain perspective
Always help your people find the larger purpose in the work that they do
Always let your people know where they stand with you
Always admit and learn from your mistakes
Always behave as if you are always on stage
Always find the courage to stand up for what’s right
Always expect the best but prepare for the worst
Always remember that almost everything always changes
Always assume that if you don’t care you don’t really matter
Always try to understand the big picture
Always examine the evidence
Always be respectful
Always say “please” and “thank you”
Always forgive
Always praise perseverance
Always find a reason to smile and be thankful for every day, regardless of the situation you find yourself in
I found this list harder to write than the one I wrote about “never.” I know I left out some very important points – I always do – so please share your thoughts in the comment section below.
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Another great post!
Always do your best
Always look on the bright side of things (this is similar to the last one on your list)
Always stay true to yourself
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 9th, 2012 at 1:30 pm
More good points, Greg. Thanks! Bret
Holly O'Driscoll Reply:
February 9th, 2012 at 6:16 pm
Good advice for any age — and it’s a post I am posting on my kids’ Facebook pages … it goes to the heart of who we are, and who we want to be.
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 9th, 2012 at 7:03 pm
Welcome, Holly! Thanks for the kind words! Bret
Always…Check in with yourself and see if you are being part of the problem or part of the solution.
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 9th, 2012 at 1:30 pm
Agree 100%, Tele. Thanks! Bret
always say ” I get to” vs. ” I have to”
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 9th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
Welcome, Joanne. Great advice – thanks for sharing! Bret
You continue to amaze me, Dr. Bret. I printed this and “never” and taped them to my refrigerator. I also emailed them to my children. Thank you!
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 9th, 2012 at 2:33 pm
I’m sure you’ve raised your children very well, Jesse. Thank you so much for the very kind words. Bret
Always surround yourself with people who make you a better person.
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 9th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
So very true. Thanks, Kari! Bret
Always get better.
Always learn, engage your mind.
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 9th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
Welcome, Jon. I agree 100%. Thanks! Bret
Bret, love your blog! i wanted to add…always set your goals, define your goals and measure your goals….and reward those that go beyond!
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 9th, 2012 at 8:18 pm
Excellent, Mark. Thanks for sharing. See you for dinner tomorrow night! Bret
Always see the positive side to things.
Always be thankful.
Always look for opportunities.
Always be a good friend.
Another great post drbret!
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 9th, 2012 at 9:51 pm
Love the points about looking for opportunities and being a friend. Thanks for sharing, Caitlin! Bret
Bret, you are always very inspiring.
Always remember that there are 2 sides of the same coin.
Always offer a hand to those who need it.
Always learn from your experiences.
Always enjoy your life.
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 10th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Welcome, Maria! I like your suggestions – thanks for sharing! Bret
Bret, a little late finding this post, but really enjoyed it and “Never” (and several others as well). I’d add the following one…
Always ask yourself “Is the reason I am doing this the right reason or a selfish reason?”
Cheers,
Paul
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
March 16th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
I love that Paul! Wish more people would have that attitude. Thanks for sharing. Bret