For the Long Haul
Friday, July 4th, 2008A really important Sam Walton quote that I thought I’d share is about choosing to view events in life as if you were always in it for the long haul. This idea is important in many aspects of life, including relationships, jobs careers, etc. This mindset allows an individual to make decisions that are better for most parties involved. For example, if you are working, and encountered an angry, defiant customer, you have a few choices with which how to react. One option is just being flippant about it, and arguing back. Another option, is being really understanding, trying to help the customer. If you are expecting to be at this job for a few years at least, and want to advance, then you may choose the latter option, which helps the customer, the company, and possibly you. If you are just planning on being at the job for a couple months, then what would it matter if you treated a customer without respect? If you get demoted or fired, you were planning on leaving soon anyways. If the customer never comes back, who cares, you won’t be here soon either.
Anybody who has ever known anything about me knows I was never in anything for the short haul. ~Sam Walton
No matter what your situation may be, it is important to always choose to be in it for the long haul. Not adhereing to this is a large reason that almost 50 couples out of a hundered break their vows made on their wedding day. Being in something for the long haul may mean going through some rough patches, some bumps in the road. But it is through these times that our relationships can grow stronger and business can become become more cohesive. This isn’t easy, and that is why many choose not to live by this, but with some hard work, the results are more than desireable. Nothing in life is ever free!
The Bottom Line: Hard work and determination are keys of “being in it for the long haul.”
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