Are You Stoked Or Smoked?

Stoked

From Dictionary.com
adjective, Slang
exhilarated; excited

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Today should be one of celebration for my business and associates.

We exceeded sales for last quarter less than 3 weeks into this one.  New processes/products are being developed/introduced which will expand the market share.  Our list(s) of people that show interest in all that we do is expanding and momentum is increasing.  The accumulation of seven-plus years of research, design, and overcoming obstacles appears to be bearing fruit.

So why aren’t we celebrating, resting upon the laurels of our past achievements?

We are too stoked about discussing the opportunities for the future!

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Smoked

From Rich’s Racing Days
Slang
left behind, missing full potential

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There is nothing overly exciting about coming in second in a two-person race.  This I know, as I have done it numerous times!

You sit at the line, all the work done, money invested, to get the car there, watching the lights on the tree countdown.  Then, it happens!  The time to see how well you have done is here, you release the line locks and . . . sit, in a cloud of rubber and exhaust, as the other car fades into the distance.  You got smoked!

Frustrating?  Oh, you have no idea!  Makes you want to get out and just walk away.  And some do.  Or . . .

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Stoked – Smoked – What’s the point?

Being frustrated or elated leads to the same place.  Opportunity.

In one, it gives you a chance to determine what went wrong, overcome it, and move ahead.  The other?  Use the excitement you have developed and leverage that into further growth and better returns.

And with both, you can do nothing, and miss the opportunity presented.

It literally comes down to what you make of it that matters.

Those of you that know me should also know that I believe more in the what can be than resting upon the what once was.  By remaining where you have been, you never see where you can go.

No, we will not be celebrating what we have done, but be looking at how we can improve, offer more to our customers, expand our market, and continue down the path on this journey that never ends.

Don’t let getting smoked stop you from becoming stoked!  I hope to see all of you continue to grow!

 

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{Addendium:  That race car?  We overcame the problems and went on to three consecutive National Finals.  One important thing to note.  I loved driving!  The experience of traveling down a quarter mile at 140+ mph was exhilarating!  I was a damn good driver . . . but not a great one.  One of those problems I had to overcome, was me.

Sometimes the answer to what you need to move forward may not be what you want to hear.  Be willing to find solutions, take the needed actions, and you, too, may find yourself in the winner’s circle – even if it is to shake the hand of someone else that helped get you there.}

 

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With Sincere Thanks

Richard Taylor

“The only limits we have are those you impose upon yourself. Remove the limits!”

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