Lessons from Liz

Liz Strauss has written another great article that includes a few quotes from her friend and mentor, Annie Galvin Teich.

In this article, you’ll find a dozen quotes that resonate deeply with me. I strive to live by these principles, and here are the ones that most align with my lifestyle, condensed into one sentence each from their original context:

• You can and will be surprised by how much support you’ll find in your personal circle – business colleagues, industry acquaintances and, of course, friends and family.
• The opportunities that appear along the way are usually a function of who you know.
• When you have passion, conviction and determination, you can bounce back off the mat.
• Don’t make assumptions about people.
• You don’t have to imagine your future in detail to create it.
• You may end up somewhere you didn’t plan, but that is usually okay.
• Friends keep you honest: They know you; they love you; they support you; they pick you up when you’re discouraged; and they keep your ego in check.
• Part of ANY learning is realising that you are not always going to make the right decisions.
• Don’t take yourself or your learning moments so seriously that you can’t have a good chuckle. Life is too short.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from interacting with people who tend to ignore signs, it’s that simple, clear sentences get more responses. Concise language cuts through the noise and catches attention more effectively.

BONUS: There’s an unexpected trick I’ve discovered: Deliberately tilting a picture frame slightly. People are naturally compelled to straighten it, and it grabs their focus in a subtle but effective way. It’s amazing how small, simple details can draw attention and prompt a reaction when you least expect it.