Really Dumb Things Smart People Do with Money and The Power of Having the Right Attitude

Something You Should Know

Mike Carruthers | OmniCastMedia

Social Sciences, Science, Health & Fitness, Education, Self-improvement

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🗓️ 7 February 2019

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

People who deal with the public as part of their job often begin to believe that people in general are not very bright. For example, one question workers at Disney theme parks are often asked is “What time is the 3 o’clock parade?” Which is, of course, a pretty stupid question on its surface. But it’s how the employees answer the question that makes Disney customer service so legendary – and any organization can do the same thing. https://www.disneyinstitute.com/blog/how-would-you-respond-if-asked-what-time-is-the-3-oclock-parade/ Making money mistakes can be devastating. Yet, a lot of very smart people do some amazingly dumb things with their money according to Jill Schlesinger, business analyst for CBS News, host of the podcast Jill on Money and author of the book, The Dumb Things Smart People Do With Their Money https://amzn.to/2MRHlV5. Listen as Jill explains what to do now to avoid the consequences of stupid money mistakes. We’ve all been told that our attitude is important. I’m sure your parents or a teacher told you something along the lines of: “You can accomplish anything with the right attitude.” But wait a minute. Can the right attitude overcome a lack of skill or talent? John Maxwell, author of dozens of books including The Difference Maker: Making Your Attitude Your Greatest Asset https://amzn.to/2TzvrSs joins me to explain what a good attitude can and cannot do and how to use your attitude to make you better at everything you do. The first wrinkles people usually get are around the eyes – crow’s feet is what people call them. If you have them you should rejoice! Listen as I explain why getting these wrinkles can do wonders for how people see and perceive you. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2272240/Smile-Crows-feet-make-look-cleverattractive.html#axzz2JwHRI3EL This Week's Sponsors -ADT. Go to www.ADT.com/smart to learn how ADT can design and install a smart home system for you. -Quip. Go to www.GetQuip.com/something to order a Quip toothbrush and get your first refill pack free. -Geico. Go to www.Geico.com to see how Geico can save you money on your car insurance. -Sleep Number. To find your nearest store go to www.SleepNumber.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Today on something you should know, how any business can deliver excellent customer service
0:07.4	explained in one little question from the Disney organization.
0:11.6	Then a lot of smart people do really dumb things with their money.
0:15.9	One of them is not having a will.
0:17.9	I get that it's hard to contemplate your death, but not having a will, I think it may be
0:23.5	the dumbest and I think it may be the most selfish thing that you can do.
0:28.1	Because it is actually a pretty easy thing to do.
0:31.4	Plus, the first wrinkles people usually get are around the eyes and you should be happy
0:37.0	to get them.
0:38.5	And is attitude everything, can you really accomplish anything with the right attitude?
0:43.7	Attitude is what I call an added value asset.
0:48.1	It will take what you have and it will add value to you.
0:51.5	It will make you better, but it won't make you.
0:54.4	There's a difference.
0:55.4	Call this today on something you should know.
0:58.8	Something you should know, fascinating intel, the world's top experts and practical advice
1:07.8	you can use in your life today.
1:10.8	Something you should know with my carothers.
1:14.7	Hi, welcome.
1:15.7	Let me ask you that if after listening to this podcast, if there's someone you know
1:20.4	who you think would like it or could benefit from the information in it, I hope you'll
1:24.8	consider sharing it.
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