Taking the High Road

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"Some people do the right thing because of what other people will think. Some, because they want to be accepted. But, there is great honor to be found in doing the right thing because it’s the right thing to do." Unknown author Learn to take the high road in just about any situation.

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Gayle B. LaSalle

President/Owner

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Taking the High Road in all Situations

“Some people do the right thing because of what other people will think. Some, because they want to be accepted. But, there is

great honor to be found in doing the right thing because it’s the right

thing to do.”

Unknown author

It is difficult at times not stoop to the lower

level,

but…

The end result is that one needs to know how to be

comfortable within your own skin,

and

Sometimes after lying down in the mud, it is not that easy to get clean again

Life is 10% of what happens –

90% of how you deal with it

Those who take the high road…

Are Not Victims!

Steps to the High Road

It all starts with

YOU!

Speak when you are angry, and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

Ambrose Bierce

Basing our happiness on our ability to control everything is

futile.

Stephen R. Covey, American management guru

Vent in a safe place

or..

find an appropriate place to be

inappropriate

Get yourself in control of

YOU!

Say what you mean, mean what you say,

but…

don’t be mean when you say what you mean.

Check your pride!

Friend or Foe?

10 - 10 - 10

You never want to look back and regret the way you acted

Behave consistently with your own stated values and beliefs.

This takes courage!

Make decisions as if your actions were

going to be tomorrow’s headlines in the New York Times

The important person is the one looking back at you in the

mirror

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Biggest place to take the high road is

regarding negativity

Arguing with a fool proves there are

two.

Doris M. Smith

The best revenge is living well!

Gayle B. LaSalle

President/Owner