Jim Berlin’s “Thought For The Day” (TFTD)
We update this page daily with miscellaneous quotes, comments and musings from Jim Berlin, the founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. These daily thoughts illustrate Jim’s passion for excellence and touch on everything from business and politics to logistics and life. If you’d like to receive Jim’s “Thoughts For The Day” in an email message every day, just enter your email address in the “Subscribe to our website updates” field on this page and we’ll add you to our subscription list (you’ll also receive our periodic News & Notes website updates).
Energy Flows
“Where your attention goes, your energy flows. Focus on what matters and let go of what does not.” -Lao Tzu
It’s About Helping
“Selling isn’t about convincing; it’s about helping. When you understand what people need and want, you put yourself in a position to help them.” -Mark Cuban
Aren’t Talking
“The folks who know the truth aren’t talking…. The ones who don’t have a clue, you can’t shut them up!” -Tom Waits
Cameras in Homes
“George Orwell predicted cameras watching us in our homes, but he didn’t predict that we would buy and install them ourselves.”
Do Not Squander Time
“Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of.” -Benjamin Franklin
Wait Long Time
“Man who stand on hill with mouth open will wait long time for roast duck to drop in.” -Confucious
Hunting Dog
“A dog in the kennel scratches his fleas; the hunting dog does not feel them.”
Go Far
“If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” -African Proverb
Great Things
“Great things in business are never done by one person; they’re done by a team of people.” -Steve Jobs
Team of People
“Great things in business are never done by one person; they’re done by a team of people.” -Steve Jobs
How You React
“How people treat you is their karma, how you react is yours.” -Wayne Dyer
Quality of Thoughts
“The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.” -Marcus Aurelius
Extraordinary Things
“Extraordinary things are always hiding in places people never think to look.” -Jodi Picault