Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
Most studies I've seen affirm that you don't always have to use money or tangible rewards to motivate others. In fact, I think it's true that you can't motivate others at all because motivation is intrinsic and individual. What motivates me to do my best may not be the same as what motivates someone else. …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #152: Positive Recognition Can Mean a Lot
I went through one of the most grueling physical experiences I've ever attempted yesterday. Two of my coworkers, their spouses and a friend joined together to form a team to complete the Muddy Fanatic race in Sellersburg, Indiana. It's a 5K (3.1 mile) muddy obstacle course on a farm that took us about two hours …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #133: Exhaustion Can Hurt So Good
My dear wife called me tonight crying. I'm in Austin, TX and she is back home in Louisville, KY. Why was she crying? Because of how happy she is with the state of our remodeled kitchen that is in its final stages of work this week. She said that she just can't believe it's actually …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #74: It’s Nice When Good Things Happen To Good People
In one of the emails I regularly receive from a great dog trainer, Eric Letendre, he reminds dog owners not to reward bad behavior with positive results. For example, if you don't want your dog jumping on people when they come in your house, then don't let him jump on you when you come home …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #68: Don’t Reward Wrong Behavior
Have you ever felt overwhelmed at the amount of work ahead of you? It's a discouraging feeling. You have a hard time being motivated or even knowing where to begin. A real danger for some when faced with this is that they procrastinate and make the problem even worse by eventually backing themselves into a …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #64: Chunk It and Reward Yourself
