Never
Never apologize for having reasonable expectations of other people
Never make excuses when you fail to meet the reasonable expectations of others
Never ask someone to lower their expectations just to make your life more convenient
Never lower your expectations for your team just because of pressure from one member
Never make a change without first consulting the people that will be affected by the decision
Never put your personal needs above the needs of those you’ve been given the privilege to lead
Never ask your people to do something you have not yourself been willing to do
Never compare yourself to anyone with standards equal to or lower than your own
Never assume that everyone’s opinion matters
Never treat a problem as an isolated incident
Never stop learning how to learn
Never blame others without committing yourself to become part of the solution
Never surrender your voice
Never sacrifice your personal health and well-being for your work
Never lose your will to pursue joy and help others do the same
Never underestimate what you can accomplish
Never take shit from an asshole
Never hold a grudge
Never stop being thankful
Never lose hope in the power of simple faith
Never forget your purpose
Never regret
What else belongs on this list? Please share your thoughts in the comment section below
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About the Author: Bret L. Simmons
Never give up.
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 8th, 2012 at 7:04 pm
Welcome, Chet. Thanks for sharing your thought! Bret
Tiffany Brown Reply:
February 9th, 2012 at 12:11 am
I was going to say the same thing … “never give up!” And I personally like, “never take shit from an asshole.” Great list.
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 9th, 2012 at 12:36 am
Glad you liked that one! The only thing worse than being an asshole is taking shit from one. Thanks! Bret
Never short sell yourself.
My favorite post on your blog.
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 8th, 2012 at 7:04 pm
Thanks, Jesse! Bret
Never say Never 😛
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 8th, 2012 at 8:09 pm
Welcome, Jason, and thanks for sharing! Bret
Never assume you are entitled to anything. Work for it.
This maybe my favorite post to date Bret…love it!
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 8th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
Welcome, Leslie! Concur with your thought. Thanks for sharing! Bret
Never let fear stop you from doing anything.
Never dim your own light so that someone else feels better about theirs.
My fave on your list: “Never lose your purpose”
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 8th, 2012 at 9:55 pm
Like it, especially the second one. Wish that had been on my original list! Thanks for sharing. Bret
Agree with Jesse. This is also my favorite post that I have read here. Very powerful.
Never stop thinking big and following your dreams
Never stop remembering that you need others to succeed
Never forget where you came from
Never compromise your integrity
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 8th, 2012 at 11:28 pm
Like them all, Greg. Thanks for sharing, Bret
Never lose sight of what really matters.
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 8th, 2012 at 11:28 pm
Concur 100% Chris. Thanks! Bret
An inspiring list, Bret–thank you.
I’d add: Never assume you truly know what the other person is thinking and feeling.
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 9th, 2012 at 9:01 am
Excellent point, Ed. I’ve set myself up for that mistake way too many times. Thanks! Bret
Nevee stop putting up posts like this!
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 9th, 2012 at 9:01 am
Welcome, John, and thanks for the support. Bret
Never forget to show gratitude.
Great post!
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 9th, 2012 at 9:32 am
Welcome, Cheryl. So true! Thanks for sharing. Bret
FANTASTIC! I would add NEVER GO TO BED ANGRY! 🙂 This is a great work Dr. B
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 9th, 2012 at 11:26 am
That is a GREAT one, Shandel. Thanks for sharing! Bret
Never allow your past to define your future.
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 9th, 2012 at 11:26 am
Welcome, Kari! Concur… thanks for sharing! Bret
Bret —
Loved the post! Here are a couple of more:
Never fail to talk straight
Never fail to confront reality
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 9th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
Those are two tough ones, Larry, but very important. Thanks for sharing. Bret
Never compare your insides to someone else s outsides.
Never accept mediocrity, even if you blow it once in awhile!
Thanks Bret!
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 9th, 2012 at 8:20 pm
GREAT thoughts, Mark. I can tell by how you run your business that you live by this philosophy. Thanks for sharing! Bret
I love it!!!!
Never stop trying to accomplish your dreams
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
February 10th, 2012 at 7:59 pm
Welcome, Maria. Never stop dreaming too! Thanks, Bret
Another great post… I’d add…
Never let an emergency on your part intentionally become an emergency on someone else’s part.
Cheers,
Paul
Bret L. Simmons Reply:
March 16th, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Welcome, Paul. Agree 100%! thanks, Bret