The Law of the Garbage Truck

The Law of the Garbage Truck

Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment.

As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it. And if you let them, they'll dump it on you. When someone wants to dump on you, don't take it personally. You just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. You'll be happy you did.

How often do you let garbage trucks run right over you? And how often do you take their garbage and spread it to other people: at work, at home, on the streets?

Tell yourself, "I'm not going to do it anymore."

Start really seeing the garbage trucks. See the load they're carrying. See them coming to drop it off. Don't make it a personal thing…just smile, wave, wish them well and move on.

Good leaders know they have to be ready for their next meeting.

Good parents know that they have to welcome their children home from school with hugs and kisses.

Leaders and parents know that they have to be fully present, and at their best for the people they care about.

The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day.

What about you?

What would happen in your life, starting today, if you let more garbage trucks pass you by?

One bet is that you'll be happier.

Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so love the people who treat you right. Forget about the ones who don't.

Believe that everything happens for a reason.

If you get a chance , TAKE IT!

If it changes your life, LET IT!

Nobody said it would be easy...they just promised it would be worth it!

Thanks to my Wonderful Significant Other and Friend Laura for this post.