Thankful

Thankful

Be thankful for the little things. Be tireless in your efforts to reach your goals. Be proud of your accomplishments, yet humble to know you are always learning. Get to - not Got to.

I am often reminded of the above. Life is such an interesting journey. We have highs and lows, and through it all - we lose sight of why we do it. I have often been told that I am a "driven" person. but most don't realize that I am driven, but driven towards making myself better, and those around me better.

I am thankful that I am alive, and healthy (well sort of). I have a sense of humor and humility, and yet, I find comfort in creating situations where I can debate, and find humor to point out funny situations.

I have been married for over 34 years, and still find every moment I spend with my wife an adventure. I am lucky - that I believe she still finds that in me. I have kids that I respect, grandkid(s) that I am excited to see grow and become a part of society.

I have had a wonderful career - one that I still learn from every day - in an industry that I love. I have had the ability to learn and become friends with all sorts of different people, from all different countries and different backgrounds.

Be thankful this year and every day. Remember that our journey is made up of several steps and little things that become big things. What you do today, who you talk to, the way in which you talk with each other - all add up. Remember you GET TO do all of this, and that some don't - Thank you!!

Fran Greenman-Schmitz

CMO/VP/Marketing and Content Executive: Innovative, Purpose-Driven Leader who Unleashes Innovation to Build Impactful Brand Experience and Meaningful ROI

1 年

Grateful for the reminder. Thanks Doug Carnell !

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Mark Swiderski

Senior Executive, Sales

1 年

A great post!

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Diane Rydzewski, CTS

Inside Sales Specialist at CTI

1 年

What a beautiful post. I also have much to be thankful for. Thank you for reminding us that we are lucky to have the opportunity to do everything we do and I consider myself very lucky to have found a great company that values experience and helps us to learn new things every day. Like you said…I am thankful this year and every day.

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Jim Mergens

Vice President of Sales the Americas | A/V Distributor & Dealer Sales | Sales Leadership | Relationship Management | Revenue & Profit Growth

1 年

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Dave Olson

Vice President at BP Marketing Group and COO at HD Distributing

1 年

Great thoughts Doug. I appreciate it.

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