Have you ever been caught in what seems like a vicious cycle?

For example, you are frustrated about something like a shortage of team members in your company. Then you start thinking of all the shortages, shortcomings, frustrations and missed opportunities in your business . The problem keeps getting bigger and bigger until it seems like the sky is falling. Ever had that happen? Welcome to the small business World.

I would be lying if I said that I never feel that way and lying is something I don’t have much patience with. Honesty is one of my most valued traits, so I confess, that today was definately one of those days. Frustations kept knocking on my door today! Argh!

I know, truly KNOW, that the best medicine is walk away, apply gratitude and reappear refreshed. Only thing is, I couldn’t manage either! I had to get stuff done.

Now it’s 7:46 and I am still stewing a bit tonight. Very frustrated with various employee related concerns. Anyways, can’t chat now. Must run!

Your frustrated boss friend,

Tracy

20 years ago today Anthony and I started dating. We were at a social in Giroux, Manitoba. The rest is history!

Since all anniversaries need something mushy, here is a love poem that I like….

The Key to Love
The key to love is understanding … The ability to comprehend not only the spoken word, but those unspoken gestures, the little things that say so much by themselves.

The key to love is forgiveness …. to accept each other’s faults and pardon mistakes, without forgetting, but with remembering what you learn from them.

The key to love is sharing … Facing your good fortunes as well as the bad, together; both conquering problems, forever searching for ways to intensify your happiness.

The key to love is giving … without thought of return, but with the hope of just a simple smile, and by giving in but never giving up.

The key to love is respect … realizing that you are two separate people, with different ideas; that you don’t belong to each other, that you belong with each other, and share a mutual bond.

The key to love is inside us all … It takes time and patience to unlock all the ingredients that will take you to its threshold; it is the continual learning process that demands a lot of work … but the rewards are more than worth the effort … and that is the key to love.

Your Anniversary Celebrating Friend,

Tracy

Today on #TechTuesday I am featuring the “Top 10 Most Anticipated Tech Products of 2019” 

In this video, there are some amazing featured products coming to us shortly, one pointless (IMHO) and one that just freaks me out ? (hint product #8) 

Check them out here https://youtu.be/SHKruYirSBg

#technology #tech

#MondayMotivation Here is something farmers know all about. When you farm, there are mouths to feed and weather to beat, and you only get to stop when you are done! Then and only then, it’s time to stop & rest. Then start it all again!

If someone was looking for a role model on how to be successful in life, I couldn’t find a better picture of; motivation, relentless determination, persistence, resiliency and self-sacrifice than a farmer.

The entrepreneurial crowd could spend a day or two on the farm and then they would know the meaning of hustle.

Your grateful fan,

Tracy