#TuesdayThoughts (X posts) from March & April, 2025

“The only person you need to compare yourself with is who you were yesterday.” -Rushton Hurley

Continue to Be Your Best. Do not worry about anyone else's best; just focus on being the best version of yourself.#TuesdayThoughts #Leadership #GrowthMindset #nced

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) March 4, 2025

Rest when you're weary. Refresh & renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work. - Ralph Marston

This seems perfect after an incredible #FreshTake2025 on Friday.

Refresh when needed, to Be Your Best.#TuesdayThoughts #Leadership #GrowthMindset #nced

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) March 11, 2025

Transparency...does not always equate with "liking what you hear." But the conversation (and dialogue) is the focal point of transparency.

Continue to Be Your Best by fostering transparency through the opportunity to dialogue.#TuesdayThoughts #Leadership #GrowthMindset #nced

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) March 18, 2025

When you feel like complaining, shift your attention to something that you're grateful for. - @TalentsmartEQ

Be Your Best by shifting your perspective through positive statements to reinforce the good.#TuesdayThoughts #Leadership #GrowthMindset #nced #Mindfulness

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) March 25, 2025

Five Things to Do Instead of Complain:

1. Practice Gratitude
2. Praise Others.
3. Focus on Success.
4. Let Go.
5. Pray & Meditate.

[From @JonGordon11's "The No Complaining Rule"]

Continue to Be Your Best.#TuesdayThoughts #Leadership #GrowthMindset #nced #Mindfulness

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) April 1, 2025

Even if you have a 99% approval rate (which is impossible anyway), that's still one out of 100 who is unhappy with you.

Don't focus on that 1%. Just Continue to Be Your Best.#TuesdayThoughts #Leadership #GrowthMindset #nced

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) April 8, 2025

Want to quickly assess if your school, team, or organizational culture is one of SHARED ownership?

Listen to how often you hear "we", "us", & "our" ...compared to..."I", "mine", & "their".#TuesdayThoughts #Leadership #GrowthMindset #nced

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) April 15, 2025

Great things come from 3 things: Commitment, Hard Work, & Strong Finishes. - G. R. Blair

To the CSD Community, welcome back from what I hope was a relaxing Spring Break. Continue to Be Your Best to finish the school year STRONG.#TuesdayThoughts #Leadership #GrowthMindset #nced

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) April 22, 2025

7 Habits of People W/ Remarkable Mental Toughness:

"Mental strength is like muscle strength–no one has an unlimited supply. So why waste your power on things you can’t control?"

Focus on Being Your Best.https://t.co/ynpbPhKBL6 @Inc #TuesdayThoughts #Leadership #GrowthMindset

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) April 29, 2025

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