Sound Wisdom Blog
Value and Price by Jim Stovall
People who succeed at the highest level over a long period of time create value in the lives of others. Warren Buffett said, “People know the price of everything and the value of nothing.” Among the people and organizations with whom I consult, I always caution everyone about the risks of getting in a price war. If the main selling point of your product or service is that it is cheaper than anything else, you will either have short-term success or always be struggling to keep your costs down.
Urgent vs. Important by Jim Stovall
Success in our personal and professional lives is not just a matter of doing things right but also doing the right things. It is very easy to get caught up in activity as opposed to engaging in productivity. There are so many thoughts, ideas, messages, and tasks competing for our attention that we must have a system to filter out the noise and focus on the true path to our destiny.
The Gift of Giving by Jim Stovall
During these difficult times, we need to re-evaluate and reset our lives. In a post-pandemic world, there will be many people and causes that need your time, talent, and resources. Determine to become a giver and you will never regret it.
Living the Lottery Life by Shawn Doyle
I saw a news story the other night where a reporter on the street was interviewing people and asking them what they would do if they won the lottery. Many people said that they would travel or that they would buy exotic cars, a new house, or some other luxury extravagance. What I found most interesting is that when asked, “Would you stay at your job?” every single person said, “No, I would leave my job immediately.” That was every single person.