Pierce Marrs Sales Coaching - Latest Comments

Re: “Finding What You Seek; The Two Travelers and the Farmer”

joannemiller — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:40:49 -0000

Pierce, Dan uses this example often for better understanding of getting what you expect or what you put forth. Recently, as you know, Dan went through a very painful attack of appendicitis and had to have surgery. He went from walk-in clinic to imaging center to ER to surgery. We talked afterwards about how wonderful everyone treated him. I had the same experience while waiting for him in the ER waiting room. HOWEVER, I heard many other people griping and complaining and demanding attention and grumbling under their breath. They, in turn, were treated the same way by everyone they came in contact with. The Law of the Harvest (you reap what you sow) applies to every avenue of life. Dan and I DO lead a charmed life. BECAUSE we charm everyone who comes in our path. We respect them and treat them with courtesy and kindness. In return we get the same treatment. Sometimes I despair that some people just don't "get" that principle. They seem to function best if they are angry at the world and the world is angry at them. They thrive on it. Perhaps there is still a need for "charm school"!! :) Great post, Pierce!

Re: “Criticism”

piercemarrs — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:40:18 -0000

It is very humbling and convicting. Thanks for your comments!

Re: “Criticism”

piercemarrs — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:39:10 -0000

Thanks Martha! I appreciate you reading and commenting!

Re: “Criticism”

piercemarrs — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:38:41 -0000

Thanks Kevin! I write this stuff to remind myself!

Re: “Mile Wide….Inch Deep”

piercemarrs — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:37:46 -0000

Brenda, Thank you for the nice comment and for reading. I appreciate you. Keep on keeping on !
Pierce

Re: “Criticism”

kdesign007 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:51:54 -0000

What a great reminder. So often I find that I am harder on others and tend to rationalize and cut myself some slack in the very same areas I might criticize others. When I catch myself doing that, it's incredibly humbling! It helps to spend some time in worship and reflection each day to recenter, refocus, and reconnect to the source of any good that might be in me. And it certainly helps to know that I am never alone in any endeavor.

Re: “Mile Wide….Inch Deep”

Brenda Dunagan — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:18:42 -0000

"This phrase has been used to describe a characteristic of people who may be impressive at first, but after you get to know them, they are found to be shallow and unimaginative." You, Pierce, are NOT mile wide...inch deep. You're the real deal. Great article, great title. Inspirational.

Re: “Criticism”

Martha — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:52:13 -0000

Excellent comments, thanks Pierce!

Re: “Criticism”

Kevin Miller — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:40:06 -0000

This is a sin I continually have to address in myself Pierce. Thanks for the wise exhortation brother.

Re: “Include Presence With Your Presents”

Martha — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:59:44 -0000

Hi Pierce!

Thanks for share with us this beautiful message. I desire you Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Martha

Re: “Include Presence With Your Presents”

Gdavidwilliams — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:58:16 -0000

Pierce, Excellent word for this Christ-filled season and New Year's purposeful goals!
George

Re: “Giving”

Jpmarrs — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:09:02 -0000

Brandon,
I appreciate your feedback.I hope you have a great Christmas!
Pierce

Re: “Giving”

Brandon Cordoba — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:37:58 -0000

Wow thank you Pierce that was so powerful! It gave me some great ideas of gifts to send family, & friends this week fulled by the love God gave us. :)

Re: “Say Cheese And Thanks”

Robin Totillo — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:15:09 -0000

One of my mother's favorite sayings as I was growing up was: "Smile 'til noon, and you'll smile all day." Her theory worked. Working at smiling definitely improves your attitude!

Re: “Passion And a Great Talent Scout”

dave ramsey — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 07:31:58 -0000

Debt
has become a general problem in America and it has been the duty of everyone to
find lasting solution to it whether you like it or not you in order to be free
and even have peace of mind.

Re: "Fear, S.M.A.R.T and Great Earbuds"

Sports Earbuds — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:48:29 -0000

Amazing post! I initially found your blog a week or so ago, and I want to subscribe to your RSS feed.

Re: “I Always Expect The Worst…That Way I Won’t Be Disappointed”

piercemarrs — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:38:33 -0000

Thanks Joanne!

Re: “I Always Expect The Worst…That Way I Won’t Be Disappointed”

Joanne Miller — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:32:08 -0000

How precious that you took time to speak truth to this young boy. Mentors like you are a gift from God. Another wonderful blog, Pierce! Blessings to you and Lesa...........jfm

Re: “Are You Interesting?

piercemarrs — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:21:58 -0000

You are so welcome Martha. Thank you for reading.

Pierce

Re: “Are You Interesting?

piercemarrs — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:21:14 -0000

Terry,

Thank you for your comment. As far how to handle someone who does not listen and speaks over you, it comes down to what you expect from the relationship. If it is someone you want to do business with, then you may have to be patient and listen. Calling them out on their bad communication skills can only damage the relationship.

On the other hand, if this is a spouse, child or friend, you should pick a good opportunity to discuss this in a productive way so the relationship can grow without resentment.

Thank you for your question!

Pierce

Re: “Are You Interesting?

Martha — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:39:20 -0000

Hi Pierce, Thanks for give us this tips today!

Re: “Are You Interesting?

Terry Chandler — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:52:34 -0000

Thanks for reminding us of what Dale Carnegie wrote Pierce!

I'm wondering how you handle it when people start speaking before you've finished your sentence, even though you give them 70% of the speaking space?

Do you call their attention to what they do?

Re: “The Core of Your Values”

Andy Traub — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:24:41 -0000

Joanne totally stole my line. Integrity in everything isin't complicated, it's just really hard. I like to remember that telling the truth means you never have to remember what you told one person or the next because you tell everyone the same thing. I think telling the WHOLE truth in my dealings with clients, friends and MY WIFE is what I won't compromise. There is no such thing as a half truth. That's like being half pregnant or half married.

Re: “The Core of Your Values”

Joanne Miller — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:57:44 -0000

It seems that every time I read your blogs, the subject is something Dan and I have recently talked about and mulled over. (we do a lot of mulling!)........... Several years ago I bought Dan a big metal wall decoration that spelled out INTEGRITY . Every time anyone walks into that office they can't help but see it. It never ceases to amaze us how often people skirt the edge of what we term core values in so many areas of their lives. A little white lie here, a breach of fidelity, a small act of cheating the system in some way. I talked to a girl the other day who actually asks people coming out of the movie if they are finished with their bag and she goes and gets it refilled with fresh popcorn because the large bags are "refills free". Everyone else in the group laughed at her cleverness but I immediately saw into her true self. Perhaps those little breaches of honor are what escalated into sending her to prison for many years. Most people know right from wrong. And Most people will find some way to justify their breaches of integrity. I so agree with you on the importance of this issue, Pierce. Establishing one's core values is ESSENTIAL for success in every area of your life. Good post!!!

Re: “Honest and Sincere Appreciation”

Andy Traub — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:19:23 -0000

I was reading Proverbs in "The Message" this morning and these verses remind me of the principle you're talking about.

"God gives out Wisdom Free, is plainspoken in Knowledge and Understanding. He's a rich mine of Common Sense for those who live well, a personal bodyguard to the candid and sincere." - Proverbs 2:6-8 The Message
Thanks for teaching me this by living it out in front of me Pierce. You are more of a blessing to me than I'll ever be able to communicate.