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Please press play for two minutes of happy. I am simply sharing “Onion Capers” by Kevin MacLeod and included here under Creative Commons license. You can find out all about Kevin, his totally terrific music and his other activities and products at https://incompetech.com.

Not all leaders are proactive leaders but you already knew that. What you may not know is the 3 tips I have included just for you. Give a listen and see if they will work for you.

What is the main factor for your success? Luck, timing or perhaps the caprese of other people? I think it is something much more personal.

Do you think it is too late for you to succeed? Perhaps you still have time since - for you - it's too soon to fail. Well, it may not be quite as simple as you might wish.

Please press play for four minutes of happy. I am simply sharing "Flying Kerfuffle" by Kevin MacLeod and included here under Creative Commons license. You can find out all about Kevin, his totally terrific music and his other activities and products at https://incompetech.com.

It's just another way to make the same point, but even so, it is important enough to be repeated: Keep Cool But Don't Freeze.

It's a pretty simple point but nonetheless too often missed. When emotions are running hot, especially when anger and frustration dominate, calm most always wins. So slow down, calm down and wait your turn. It will come, and when it does, you are in the power position.

What happens when someone doesn't meet your expectations, doesn't do as well as you had hoped? Is your reaction negative and critical? Well, ok, but take it easy.

You aren't going to win'em all, but nonetheless we try. If that means we always give best effort, good for us. If it means we feel like failures, shame on us. The point is even more true when we respond to others and especially to our children.

It's always good to compliment someone who did particularly well, who's work is an example of excellence. Even better is the second compliment. Twice complimented is the extra that makes the difference now and then.

I think you may enjoy this remix of a fun episode from a year ago or so. Mr. Little goes to Audio School.

For most of us, being successful is not enough. We also need to get paid.

Finding the key to success is a totally terrific goal, but what if you could find 23? Listen carefully. They are here for you - all 23.

With most any project or task, there are several elements, some of which are easy and go well and others that are difficult and are not going so well. How to approach all of this is sometimes a challenge. This tidbit includes two suggestions you will likely find helpful as you take on projects at home, at work or elsewhere.

In an earlier episode, I thought Mitch McConnell was being a wimp about the government shut-down. A comment attributed to him changes my thinking, at least a little. Listen and decide what you think.

A friendly bar, a good ol' boy, a guitar and me. This one is just for fun. Press play and enjoy.

Pointing your angry finger at me is bad enough, but pointing that angry finger at yourself is usually worse.