4 cups of intelligence
1⅝ cups of responsibility
2 cups of open-mindedness
1 quart of understanding
1⅜ teaspoons of initiative
Dash of judgment
1⅔ cups of sifted positive attitude
3 cups of ambition
2 cups of unbeaten patience
1 cup of tactfulness
4 cups of ability
Have all the ingredients at body temperature.
Sift intelligence, ambition, and understanding together.
Mix co-operation, initiative, and open-mindedness until dissolved.
Add gradually ability, tactfulness, and responsibility.
Stir in positive attitude and judgment thoroughly.
Beat patience until smooth.
Blend all ingredients well.
Sprinkle liberally with cheerfulness and bake in oven of determination.
When absorbed thoroughly, cool and spread with kindness and common sense.
- Author Unknown





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Wow! Thanks for sharing this Rachel. This is something we really should have to move our profession forward.
Jeff
hello rachel
thanks for sharing this article.
it may seem light hearted but it makes so much sense and we should try as much as we can to live by those attributes.
take care and enjoy the rest of the day
Thanks Ayo. There is beauty in simplicity, isn’t there?
Love this. Point made in a great/unique way.
Bennett recently posted..Be You
wow…one has to follow these tips to be successful in the life.
Hi Rachel,
What a great way to really understand on how to move forward. I really like how it all put together. When done you just keep on repeating the ingredients and you can't go wrong.
Keep on keeping on Rachel,
Terry Conti
Terry Conti recently posted..Life- Live It All You Can
Hi Terry,
I happened across the message last week and it made so much sense that I thought others would appreciate it also.
Hi Rachel,
This is a different twist, refreshingly so. Do you have a "metric'' version?…..he says with a grin.
be good to yourself
David
Likewise David. Thanks for visiting.
If I had to follow someone I would want them to have these qualities. For me a leader simply means someone who will go first.
Justin | Mazzastick recently posted..Explaining Our Experience On Earth
Hi Justin,
While I would only follow someone with the qualities mentioned, I am going to develop them within myself.