June 25, 2019 What’s so Great About Humble? How many times have we seen and heard celebrities, politicians, businesspeople and others receive public awards or accolades, and the first thing they say is “I am so humbled by this award”? Huh? Dictionary.com defines “humble” as “having a low estimate of one’s own importance.” What is the opposite of “humble,” that award-winning folks appear to want to avoid like the plague? “Exalt.” “Elevate.” I just don’t get it. Awards are given for achievement, hard work, skills, devotion, determination, winning, intelligence, improvements. Why would a person want to belittle their own accomplishments by calling themselves “humble?” If they are humble…
April 20, 2018 Manners Matter: Thank You for Reading and You’re Welcome to These Good Ideas Stressful times often ferret out who’s got their manners glued to them tightly, and who is just being buffeted about by the winds of chance. Don’t let the pressure sour your outlook so much so that your good manners slip. How about improving your manners? WRITE SOMEONE A THANK YOU NOTE! That’s right…a good, old-fashioned, handwritten thank you note. TO WHOM DO YOU WRITE? How about ANYONE? A new client, an old client, a special vendor, a prospect, a business associate, a boss, an employee, your mailman, you great aunt, whomever happens to be on your mind at that moment…
January 15, 2014 I Am Yours “The world can be a crazy ride.” Do you ever feel that way? I know I do, and I know a lot of my clients, friends and coworkers do too. Do you have someone that can calm things down for you, who helps make your life easier? If you do, I’ll bet you really appreciate them. That is how we at Curry Printing try to treat our clients, and one another. Each of us tries to make the lives of our clients easier, less stressful, and perhaps even happier. I was given advice years ago by a valued client who suggested that…
