Talk Worth its Time

By: Timothy Lucero
www.timothylucero.com

At a very young age my father taught me that there was a time for every kind of talk and then there was a time for action. When you open your mouth make sure it’s “investing” time and not just spending time.
My father, who was a Viet-Nam Veteran (THANKS DAD), would say “Time to talk is never when the bullets are flying!”
Jibber-jabber can always wait for down time or R&R. Correctly set priorities will establish the proper time for both work and play. The challenge that I’ve found in business is that these specific times are not designated. I have to create that balance myself.
Since the age of twelve when I went into my first business as a Martial Arts Instructor I had to establish very strict ground rules for my schedule. Still in school and working didn’t leave much time for anything else but by creating a priority calendar. I always knew when it was time for action.
This rule or code has carried me through times when temptation has had its warfare with labors of distractions. Thankfully this discipline kept me on the straight and narrow so that success has been achievable.
For well over a decade now in business, I have had many times, where people had the intentions of wasting my time, spending my time, using my time or just flat out inhabiting my time with ill intentions. This is typically the time when bad jokes are told, gossip is spread or people are put down.
Never have I heard proper use of ones time creating pain for any party involved.
My intentions, with this article, are to create an understanding. All of the conversations in or out of the work atmosphere can be constructive.
Constructive talk is necessary at all times but now in the down portion of our country and local economy it is essential. All jokes aside, lets get the strength back into America and in the towns we live.
Support is essential!

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