By The Numbers

My son and I really enjoy the television drama “Numbers” on Friday nights. It’s a thinking show where a genius FBI agent applies complex mathematical methods to solve crimes. I cannot vouch for its realism, but it seems really cool. So, it got me thinking. Why not share some interesting numbers (minus the complex calculations) with you? Take heart – no math degree required here.    1 – Thought, word or action can change the world.    We each have the power to create a positive ripple, affecting many people many miles away. We can change the world of those around us. This also creates a powerful ripple effect inside each of us – it feels good! As Zig Ziglar says, “You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.”    3 – Hours of reading per day that Zig Ziglar still invests to this day!    A reader is a leader.    8 – Years the average person spends eating during their lifetime.    Learn to quit managing your time… and manage your attention.    10 – Positive customer experiences required to counteract a single negative customer Service Where it Counts provides practical tips for front line service excellence.    28 – Years the average person spends sleeping over the course of a lifetime.    Hey, that’s not all bad! Learn to Quit Moving… and Be Still.    45 – Percent of those who read an e-newsletter who read it from start to finish.    That’s why I try to keep ‘em interesting!    52 – Years old when Ray Kroc founded McDonald’s. It’s never too late to start working on your dream!    55 – Percent of web users who will watch a video (up to 30 minutes in length!) from start to finish.    If you cannot make it through this newsletter watch my You Tube channel.    65 – Percent of workers report receiving no recognition for good work in the previous year according to a Harris Poll.    We do more for those who appreciate us. So, challenge yourself to sincerely and specifically recognize at least three positive contributions each day (i.e., “Hey, Jack, great tie!” does not count). I know you will see the difference in your team’s discretionary effort if you take 70 – Percent of New Year’s resolutions that fail within a month.    Focus x Competence x Passion = Adherence (our ability to stick to our plans).    100 – Percent of the time that someone who perseveres will win.    Sticking to It has practical tips to help you consistently execute your plans. Babe Ruth said, “It’s hard to beat a guy who never gives up.”    50,000 – Screaming girls I was with for my 22nd wedding anniversary.    My wife and I took our family to the Jonas Brothers concert, which happened to fall on our anniversary!    Infinity – People who help us succeed along the way.    Success is not a solitary achievement. It is achieved with the help of others along the way.    Until next time, one million good wishes!