Q. What super customer service did you provide during this past holiday season?
A. Temima K replied, "A new customer mentioned that she remembered we had a great matching game but couldn't remember the name. I posted it on Starnet, found out that it was Matching Mania and had it sent from Albany - all within a week or so. She was thrilled! "
A. Simone W wrote, "I had several clients who needed their toys ASAP. I almost never ask my husband to help me with any DT related business other than letting me use his car when he’s home, but he was the driver when we went on a Santa Run together. We had a very nice time driving around the various neighborhoods in Manhattan where my clients live. I received several emails from clients thanking me for delivering the toys sooner than they’d expected."
Showing posts with label motivation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label motivation. Show all posts
March 01, 2009
February 14, 2009
Confucius say....
"Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life."
~ Confucius
~ Confucius
February 13, 2009
Practice, Practice, Practice
"It's a funny thing, the more I practice the luckier I get."
--Arnold Palmer, golf great
--Arnold Palmer, golf great
September 29, 2008
G.R.O.W.
Do you want to grow your business? Or any aspect of your life, perhaps?
Use this simple acronym:
G – Goal (set a specific goal for yourself)
R – Reality (assess where you're at, presently)
O – Options (determine what you need to do to go from where you are to where you want to be)
W – Way Forward (break that trip down into small steps/actions)
Use this simple acronym:
G – Goal (set a specific goal for yourself)
R – Reality (assess where you're at, presently)
O – Options (determine what you need to do to go from where you are to where you want to be)
W – Way Forward (break that trip down into small steps/actions)
September 16, 2008
John F. Kennedy said...
“The ancient Greek definition of happiness was the full use of your powers along lines of excellence.”
September 08, 2008
September 05, 2008
Money ≠ Success
Inner wisdom is more precious than wealth. The more you spend it, the more you gain.
-unknown
-unknown
August 28, 2008
The Strangest Secret
From "The Strangest Secret" by Earl Nightingale
"George Bernard Shaw said, 'People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can't find them, they make them.'
Well, it's pretty apparent, isn't it? ... We become what we think about.
Conversely, the person who has no goal, who doesn't know where he's going, and whose thoughts must therefore be thoughts of confusion, anxiety and worry - his life becomes one of frustration, fear, anxiety and worry. And if he thinks about nothing... he becomes nothing.
How does it work? Why do we become what we think about? Well, I'll tell you how it works, as far as we know. To do this, I want to tell you about a situation that parallels the human mind.
Suppose a farmer has some land, and it's good, fertile land. The land gives the farmer a choice; he may plant in that land whatever he chooses. The land doesn't care. It's up to the farmer to make the decision.
We're comparing the human mind with the land because the mind, like the land, doesn't care what you plant in it. It will return what you plant, but it doesn't care what you plant.
Now, let's say that the farmer has two seeds in his hand - one is a seed of corn, the other is nightshade, a deadly poison. He digs two little holes in the earth and he plants both seeds - one corn, the other nightshade. He covers up the holes, waters and takes care of the land...and what will happen? Invariably, the land will return what was planted..... "As ye sow, so shall ye reap."
Remember the land doesn't care. It will return poison in just as wonderful abundance as it will corn. So up come the two plants - one corn, one poison.
The human mind is far more fertile, far more incredible and mysterious than the land, but it works the same way. It doesn't care what we plant...success...or failure. A concrete, worthwhile goal...or confusion, misunderstanding, fear, anxiety and so on. But what we plant it must return to us.
You see, the human mind is the last great unexplored continent on earth. It contains riches beyond our wildest dreams. It will return anything we want to plant."
"George Bernard Shaw said, 'People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can't find them, they make them.'
Well, it's pretty apparent, isn't it? ... We become what we think about.
Conversely, the person who has no goal, who doesn't know where he's going, and whose thoughts must therefore be thoughts of confusion, anxiety and worry - his life becomes one of frustration, fear, anxiety and worry. And if he thinks about nothing... he becomes nothing.
How does it work? Why do we become what we think about? Well, I'll tell you how it works, as far as we know. To do this, I want to tell you about a situation that parallels the human mind.
Suppose a farmer has some land, and it's good, fertile land. The land gives the farmer a choice; he may plant in that land whatever he chooses. The land doesn't care. It's up to the farmer to make the decision.
We're comparing the human mind with the land because the mind, like the land, doesn't care what you plant in it. It will return what you plant, but it doesn't care what you plant.
Now, let's say that the farmer has two seeds in his hand - one is a seed of corn, the other is nightshade, a deadly poison. He digs two little holes in the earth and he plants both seeds - one corn, the other nightshade. He covers up the holes, waters and takes care of the land...and what will happen? Invariably, the land will return what was planted..... "As ye sow, so shall ye reap."
Remember the land doesn't care. It will return poison in just as wonderful abundance as it will corn. So up come the two plants - one corn, one poison.
The human mind is far more fertile, far more incredible and mysterious than the land, but it works the same way. It doesn't care what we plant...success...or failure. A concrete, worthwhile goal...or confusion, misunderstanding, fear, anxiety and so on. But what we plant it must return to us.
You see, the human mind is the last great unexplored continent on earth. It contains riches beyond our wildest dreams. It will return anything we want to plant."
August 21, 2008
Renewal Notice
Is It Time to Renew Your Dream?
For many things in life, we get reminders.
When our insurance comes due, we receive a renewal notice.When our membership to an organization runs out, they let us know we have to renew in order to continue enjoying the privileges. If you let your newspaper subscription expire... so does your paper! There are certain things we must continue to invest in in order to get the results we want .It is part of life.
But what about the things that don't come with annual reminders?
What about our dreams and goals -- the things we would like to happen in our life?
Have you let your subscription run out? Have your dreams expired?
Has your "dream renewal" gotten lost in the shuffle of many responsibilities?
When was the last time you invested some time renewing your dreams?
Do you even remember what they are?
You don't have to climb Mt. Everest. You don't have to find a cure for cancer.It doesn't have to be a dream of national significance, but it does need to be significant to you.
What would be really neat if it happened to you? What two or three things have you always wanted to have?
What would you really like to achieve?
If you haven't thought about your dreams lately,spend some time with a pen and a notepad.
Start writing things down. If big dreams seem out of reach, start small. That's how big dreams happen anyway, one small step at a time.
"It may be those who do the most, dream most." -Stephen Leacock
Start dreaming again. Discovery Toys can make your dreams come true.
Consider this your renewal notice!!
from Julie Monke & Marsha Swainston
August 17, 2008
Age Limit
Dara Torres is an inspiration! The 41-year old mother of a 2-year old has competed in 5 Olympic games, spanning 24 years. After garnering her 11th career medal last night in Beijing, an interviewer asked her what she will tell her daughter about this performance. She replied, "I'll tell her you don't have to put an age limit on your dreams."
What are your dreams?
What are your dreams?
August 14, 2008
August 07, 2008
July 27, 2008
June 27, 2008
"Conceptual Age"
One of Oprah's favorite authors is Daniel Pink. He describes the "Conceptual Age" in his book A Whole New Mind, saying it's no longer just logical, linear, rules-based thinking that matters. It's also empathy, joyfulness, purpose....inner traits that have transcendent worth. Oprah believes these qualities bloom when we're doing something we love.
May 06, 2008
5 Steps to Making your Dream Come True
1. Look into your heart
Think about what you need to be happy -- what you want to change, accomplish, or find. Once you've decided on a dream, promise yourself to start making it come true.
2. Set your goals
Make a list of small steps that will lead you toward your dream. Congratulate yourself each time you achieve one of your goals, no matter how small it may be. Know that every step is leading the way to success.
3. Let others help you
The encouragement, support, and inspiration others give you is invaluable.
4. Believe in yourself
There may be times when you want to give up, but don't listen to the voice of doubt. Stay strong and remind yourself that you can do anything.
5. Keep your dream close to your heart
Never forget what you are striving toward. Imagine how wonderful it will be when your dream comes true. That vision will keep you moving in the right direction. Keep your head up, keep your dream in sight, and let your heart lead the way to success.
Think about what you need to be happy -- what you want to change, accomplish, or find. Once you've decided on a dream, promise yourself to start making it come true.
2. Set your goals
Make a list of small steps that will lead you toward your dream. Congratulate yourself each time you achieve one of your goals, no matter how small it may be. Know that every step is leading the way to success.
3. Let others help you
The encouragement, support, and inspiration others give you is invaluable.
4. Believe in yourself
There may be times when you want to give up, but don't listen to the voice of doubt. Stay strong and remind yourself that you can do anything.
5. Keep your dream close to your heart
Never forget what you are striving toward. Imagine how wonderful it will be when your dream comes true. That vision will keep you moving in the right direction. Keep your head up, keep your dream in sight, and let your heart lead the way to success.
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