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Began career in the financial services business in Billings, Montana, as an agent with MassMutual Life Insurance Company.

Appointed Staff Supervisor for Denver, Colorado agency, responsible for agent recruiting, selection, training and supervision.

Promoted to Home Office Career Development Consultant for MassMutual; later to Superintendent of Agent Development and then Regional Director of Agent Development —responsibilities included the design and implementation of sales and management training programs. In addition, Gary built a strong reputation as a speaker on recruiting, selection, training, supervision and sales methods.

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Performance Alliance Blog: Good Song

Good Song

Posted by Gary Greenfield at 2/19/2010 11:09 AM

Categories: Attitude
Tags: overcoming negativity joy attitude peace of mind positive mental attitude

Several years ago there was a song entitled, Don't Worry Be Happy, performed by Bobby McFerrin. It was a light-hearted little ditty with a very powerful message throughout. Just an excerpt to make my point: "In every life we have some trouble... When you worry you make it double...Don't worry, be happy..."

The song had a wonderful lilt to it and just made you want to be happy. But, a happy life shouldn't require a lilting, little song to help you maintain a positive outlook and achieve happiness. I believe it is a matter of personal self discipline.

Think about it this way. If you would prefer to be happy, recognize achieving it is only a choice away. When you make "happy" your choice, "unhappy" does not exist. When you make "happy" your choice, life takes on a whole new glow. There's a lilt in your step rather than just in a cute, little ditty.

Make the choice as suggested by the song. "Don't worry be happy!"