Perspectives
Master of Zing, Volume 3, Issue 1
That turned out to be the real reason both of the business men moved their offices into our building. When Ed first looked at office space in our building, he mentioned several things that were wrong with his current location. We negotiated for him to rent space and then to my pleasant surprise, his buddy [...]
The myth of the abandoned line
A perspective by Gary Sloman, Executive Director, New Mexico One Call One definition I especially like of the word myth is “an unproved or false collective belief that is used to justify a common ideology”. Abandoned lines means many things to many people. Regulators, accountants, lawyers, and operating personnel all have their own interpretation of [...]
From the desk of Gary Sloman
It has been an exciting summer. The NMRCGA Conference was a huge success with more than 350 people in attendance, a sold out exhibitor hall, and a super lineup of classes, demonstrations, and knowledgeable industry speakers. To put it simply, it was the best show NMRCGA has done to date. I want to thank all [...]
Live a life that matters
I’ve discussed the importance to live a purposeful, meaningful life to thousands of people throughout my career. We’ve also taught hundreds of leaders to do the same in our True Growth Academy. I’m often disappointed to learn the number of people who have yet to take life seriously. Life entangles people in a web of [...]
The most violated rule in sales
Last year, there were millions of electric hand drills sold throughout the USA. Yet, not one of those buyers wanted a drill! They wanted a hole. So, “big deal” you say. Well, the big deal is this. Go to your local hardware store and start looking at drills. If you’re lucky enough to have a [...]
Publisher’s Perspective, Volume 2, Issue 3
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. These familiar words [...]
Do you need a gardener?
The pharmacist looked up to see the little boy standing at the drug counter in front of him. He wasn’t dressed very well but wore a big smile. “How can I help you, son?” the pharmacist asked. “May I use your phone?” the boy inquired.
We need to be curious like a child
I recently read an account of a young woman (we’ll call her Sarah) who won her fight with stage four cancer. Since having cancer was a new experience, Sarah decided to use it as her teacher. Sarah had her moments of screaming her anger and frustration, but she concentrated on learning about herself and being a better person as the result of her experience. Now cured, Sarah credits being a good student as a contributing factor to her success.
Me and Dillard, Volume 2, Issue 2
I don’t have a chance!” I loudly exclaimed to my friend Dillard. I was only halfway through my second year in school, but I had already decided that wasn’t where I wanted to be. Oh, it wasn’t so much the school work, although I must admit, it seemed like a colossal waste of time to me since I had already made up my mind to become a world famous explorer.
Publisher’s Perspective, Volume 2, Issue 2
The story has oft been told about what happened at the Seattle Special Olympics some time back. Nine contestants, all physically or mentally challenged, assembled at the starting line for the 100-yard dash. At the gun, they all started out, not exactly in a dash, but with a relish to run the race to the [...]
