Clara Thomas

Helping is worth doing and is worth doing over and over. I'm 100% German-Irish-Italian-American!

[Clara Thomas @ClaraGThomas]

One child holds a banned item; one child is not. Guess which one.
#NRA #GunControlNow
#AR15 #BanAssaultWeaponsNow

[Clara Thomas @ClaraGThomas]

Libraries Are Valuable

I am an avid reader and writer. I believe that this passion is due in large part to the connection I had with my local library when I was growing up.
#Read

[Clara Thomas @ClaraGThomas]

How can 8 + 8 = 4?

When you think in terms of time. 8 AM + 8 hours= 4 o’clock.

#Brainteasers #JustThinking

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Make a connection or deepen a relationship today. #Networking #NetworkingEvents

[Clara Thomas @ClaraGThomas]

In conversation, don't ask "small talk" questions. Don't ask, 'What do you do?' or ''How are you?' and weather questions often are not interesting.

Don't ask (boring and) predictable questions. "Standard" questions may also make the other person less interesting.

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They say that "Money can’t buy love." However, it is not often stated that it may be able to improve your bargaining position. ?

[Clara Thomas @ClaraGThomas]

If you look at what you have in life, you'll always have more. If you look at what you don't have in life, you'll never have enough.

- Oprah Winfrey
#Success #Motivation

[Clara Thomas @ClaraGThomas]

A Harvard University study showed that 15% of the reason a person got a job, kept a job, or advanced in a job was related to technical skills and job knowledge... 85% had to do with people skills.

85% ! 😃
#SmallBusiness #Networking

[Clara Thomas @ClaraGThomas]

The other day I tried to put an idea into the suggestion box and the suggestion box bit me!

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Libraries Are Valuable
Library databases will point you to detailed, thoughtful bibliographies from other substantial works that can streamline results in a much more professional fashion. This is not the case with Google.
#Libraries

[Clara Thomas @ClaraGThomas]

Create separation from certain people.

Those who . . .

1. Speak poorly of others
2. Find a problem in everything
3. Enjoy complaining
4. Feel they are entitled
5. Blame others when things go poorly

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Libraries Are Valuable
Will we soon be able to routinely google the location of physical objects? This is a bit pervasive and perhaps even omnipotent. We need to have a second source for information and the finding of it. That’s where libraries fit in.
#Libraries

[Clara Thomas @ClaraGThomas]

What do you throw out when you want to use it but take in when you don't want to use it?

An anchor.

#Brainteasers #JustThinking

[Clara Thomas @ClaraGThomas]

Why is one person not doing anything? Wait a minute - she is living in the moment. #Mindfulness #bepresent

[Clara Thomas @ClaraGThomas]

A cool place to gain interesting ideas:

Talk to weird and unusual people. These people will often have weird and unusual ideas. Some may be too weird but there may also be a few gems.

[Clara Thomas @ClaraGThomas]

Mirrors can’t talk. It is sure lucky for many of us that they can’t laugh either.

[Clara Thomas @ClaraGThomas]

Building Business Relationships
When someone asks for a favor or needs your help, give a little more. Deliver early and take the initiative to help in ways you weren’t asked. Display your expertise and your willingness to help whenever you can.
#SmallBusiness #Networking

[Clara Thomas @ClaraGThomas]

If at first, you don’t succeed it may be wise for you not to take up skydiving.
?

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Libraries Are Valuable
Libraries are vital anchors of our communities. Libraries inspire reading, guide learning, and encourage individual exploration.
#Read

[Clara Thomas @ClaraGThomas]

Create separation from certain people
Those who . . .

1. Take more than they give
2. Make others feel bad
3. Cheat (or lie)
4. Bully
5. Nitpick (and have mastered this)