There are few things that annoy me as much as a business presentation that is one large string of platitudes in a row…”Winners never quit, quitters never win,” “you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take,” “…but that’s not what ships are for…” Gag me with a Successories poster.
I attended one such seminar a few weeks ago. Actually, to be absolutely accurate, I set off my own ring tone and fled the hall, pretending to be polite but in reality I couldn’t wait to get out of there. As I left the hall, I heard these little farts of wisdom wafting on the breeze.
” If you don’t execute, you’ll be executed.”
“Ideas without action are dreams. Action with ideas are nightmares.”
To which I add:
“If your focus is on wordplay, not wisdom, you’ll end up as a motivational speaker.” In a van, down by the river.
Respectfully submitted,
Canoelover
laughing out loud right now.
Thanks for saying what should be said more often. I’ve been to a few of these things, and certainly hear the diatribe enough from well meaning “action oriented” people.
and…I probably roll out my own set of platitudes way to often.
It is a good reminder to stay focused on your vision, rather than a cheesy slogan. Keep the main thing the main thing. Stay Calm, Be Brave, and Watch for the Signs. Oh crap…there I go…
Amen!