Dan Zadra Rule of Thumb

We must find the time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.

Albert Einstein Rule of Thumb

To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did!

Marguerite de Angeli Rule of Thumb

The harder it is to do something, the better you'll feel after doing it!

Reuben Smeed Rule of Thumb

In some organizations, either you get something done or you get the credit for it, but not both ... too bad!

Erica Jong Rule of Thumb

If you don't risk anything, you risk even more!

Ralph Waldo Emerson Rule of Thumb

The reward of a thing well done is to have done it.

Mary Kay Ash Rule of Thumb

There are two things that people want more than sex and money - recognition and praise.

[This is a really good rule to keep in mind ... people want to "feel loved," to feel that they are making a positive contribution to their work environment. There have been numerous studies through the years that have shown that people are much more motivated by the job they do, the "thank yous" they receive, and the team they work with than the money they earn. Not that money isn't important, it's just not usually number one on the list of motivators. (The "sex" part, I'll have to rely on Mary Kay's personal observations! ... It's usually not part of a good work environment!) Thank you for the input, Kyle Cherrick!]

Robert Frost Rule of Thumb

By working faithfully eight hours a day you may eventually get to be a boss and work twelve hours a day!

Jim Jindrick Rule of Thumb

It takes twenty attaboys to make up for one oh-shit!

Corollary: The attaboys are a lot harder to come by, too!

Warren Buffet Rule of Thumb

Be patient ... think 10 years, rather than 10 minutes!

Flip Wilson Rule of Thumb

You can't expect to hit the jackpot if you don't put a few nickels in the machine!

Henry Ford Rule of Thumb

It is not the employer who pays the wages ... it is the customers!

Kenny Lofton Rule of Thumb

You can't steal second base and keep your foot on first.