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Steven Robertson
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Adjunct Professor at Itt Technical Institute

Remember the little teapot?

I am not sure about you but I learned the song I'm A Little Teapot ages ago but as silly as the song is there are actually some lessons we can apply. Just as a reminder here is the song -

I'm a little teapot short and stout. Here is my handle. Here is my spout. When I get all steamed up, Hear me shout! Just tip me over And pour me out

I'm a clever teapot, yes it's true. Here's an example of what I can do. I can turn my handle to a spout. Just tip me over and pour me out

And now the lessons. The teapot is aware of what it is. short, stout and clever. It also has a clear and concise idea of what it is good at and is proud of its abilities.

The fact the the teapot is short and stout are seen as assets not liabilities and the teapot is happily living up to its full potential by being tipped over and poured out.

Are you the teapot? Are you seeing all that you are as assets and not liabilities?

A lesson from my own life is my oldest son stutters. Stutters tend to be highly intelligent people and the reason for their stuttering is because theirs brains process what they wish to say faster then they are able to say it.

The upside is you have to really listen to someone who stutters and allow them time to speak which will make you a better listener.

So today embrace all that you are and celebrate the fact that there is no one who is uniquely like you which is why you will get the job you are seeking.

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Billy Watson
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Security Guard at Universal Protection Services

Amazing way of looking at things, glad to see positive minded people. Thanks man!!!!

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Mari Baca
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God bless you. I am actually feeling much more positive reading about the little teapot. It lifted my spirits.

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Mari Baca
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I believe the teapot has made me feel more positive already.Thank you for posting. .I feel better already.

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Mari Baca
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I sure hope I have some of the qualities of the tea pot. I will work on being more positive then I have been. I will keep in mind that I do have assets.

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Keyona Smith
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Thank you for that lesson and I needed to hear that I appreciate it

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Keyona Smith
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Thanks for that lesson and I needed to hear that I appreciate it

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Marilyn Waddell
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Cashier at Bi Lo

Thank you i really appreciate that a whole alot it just lets me know that i can do anything as long as i put my head to it no matter what

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Amanda Mitchell
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Entrepreneur at Star Cleaning Service

Steven, what a GREAT interpretation of the Little Tea Pot this is. Thank you!

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Deborah Barksdale
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Administrative Assistant at The Allen Law Group Pc

Thank you for the pick me up on Monday morning. The message and the sentiment are awesome! Keep on encouraging and inspiring others. : )!

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sam vandy
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Driver at Apsara Company

Hello Dear i love this Steven i thinking will better

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