David Cottrell > Quotes

“If expecting something in return is your reason for giving, you are really not giving- you're swapping. If you receive something in return for your gift, what you receive is a bonus - not a repayment of a debt.”
― David Cottrell, Monday Morning Mentoring: Ten Lessons to Guide You Up the Ladder

“You learn more by reading more. I'm living proof that the more you learn, the more you earn.”
― David Cottrell, Monday Morning Leadership: 8 Mentoring Sessions You Can't Afford to Miss

“Charles Dickens once advised, ‘Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many—not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.”
― David Cottrell, Monday Morning Mentoring: Ten Lessons to Guide You Up the Ladder

“The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.”
― David Cottrell, Monday Morning Choices: 12 Powerful Ways to Go from Everyday to Extraordinary – A Strategic Guide to Leadership, Integrity, and Success

“Okay, listen up! Clear your desk...NOW! Despite what some people believe, a cluttered desk does not indicate genius. Au contraire! It signals confusion and creates stress. Even mini-clutter will grow and eventually fill every inch. Keep your desk clear of everything except your project du jour and your family picture.   22”
― David Cottrell, 175 Ways to Get More Done In Less Time

“The meeting is not over until the minutes have been distributed (within two working days) and all action items have been accomplished.   102”
― David Cottrell, 175 Ways to Get More Done In Less Time

“remember, when you write things down, you commit to doing them. If you simply tell me what you want to do, there is really no commitment to getting it done.”
― David Cottrell, Monday Morning Mentoring: Ten Lessons to Guide You Up the Ladder