Russ Dalbey's Blog

Whenever there’s a downturn in the economy (and unfortunately, the one we’re in right now is pretty bad), people tighten their belts and tend to “sit tight” instead of making any new moves, financially or otherwise.
This is understandable, and on the surface of things, it makes sense. But, in terms of starting up a new [...]

2008 has been a tough year for many individuals.
If you could use some inspiration for what you want to accomplish in 2009, this story about one of America’s greatest minds and inventors might help.
It is has been said that Thomas Edison tested more than 10,000 ideas and prototypes before he hit on a working example [...]

A few weeks ago, I invited George Walther to come speak to all my employees in my office in Westminster, Colorado.
You might not be familiar with who George is, but he’s one of the best professional speakers and motivation experts on the planet. He’s also an accomplished author and business consultant who has consulted with [...]

The other day, I was in one of those made-to-order smoothie shops… you know, the ones where you can not only pick the flavor of your concoction from dozens of recipes described on the wall, but also select “boosts” or health supplements to add to the mix.
Just deciding from among the almost-overwhelming selection of fruit [...]

You’ve heard the expression: “Be in the know.”
Well, how about this one: Be in the NOW.
Our lives are all so busy… work, meetings, kids, spouses or significant others, housework, bills, errands, friends, networking, holidays, weddings, community events… it never ends! If your life is like mine, it often seems like we’re all just buzzing around [...]

Sometimes, you come across people that truly surprise you… and humble you too.
Take a look at this story about a very unusual man who is taking what he has received in life and making the most of it… no complaints.

http://www.komonews.com/news/19339104.html
Warmly,
Russ

Have you heard of someone named “Alferd Williams”?
If not, it’s okay… he’s not a famous world leader, educator, Hollywood actor, or athlete.
Even so, I have a lot of respect for Alferd.
Alferd Williams is a first grader at Edison Elementary School in St. Joseph, Missouri. He sits in circle-time, does his schoolwork dutifully, and enjoys a [...]

Here’s a question for you: Are you an actor or a reactor in your life?
Do you write the script, direct the “action,” and play the lead? Or are you sitting in the audience, watching and passively reacting to what’s going on around you?
Which do you want to be?
In some situations, it’s fine to be a [...]

Let’s face it: not every little thing we do for work is exciting and thrilling. Some things – like budgeting, filling out forms, organizing your filing system – can be downright boring.
But the fact is, even the not-so-exciting and the mundane are part of the job. It’s gotta get done,
right? So you might as well [...]