Consider this: Volkswagen spent $800 million to buy Rolls-Royce only to discover that the purchase did not include the rights to the treasured brand name. It turns out, Volkswagen bought the factory and the skilled labor force without the name.

Shrewd BMW then purchased the brand name from Rolls-Royce. In a few years, every car bearing the name "Rolls-Royce" will be produced by BMW, not by Volkswagen.

Which company purchased the more valuable asset? Most would agree that - in the long run – a name with a world-wide recognition for quality is more treasured than gold. It is the goose that lays the golden egg, over and over again!

A good name is to be more desired than great riches, favor is better than silver and gold (Proverbs 22:1)

David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul. So his name was highly esteemed (I Samuel 18:30)

1. Am I sure about what matters most?

2. Did I make a difference today?

3. Am I secure in who I am regardless of my performance?

4. Did I schedule some quiet time today?

5. What did I do to show my family that I love them?

6. Did I keep all my commitments (especially those at home)?

7. Did I protect my honesty and integrity?

8. Did I read or learn anything new?

9. Did I laugh out loud today?

10. Was I a model of excellence at work today?

11. If today was a day off, did I rest or was I restless?

12. Did I provide emotional support for my family today?

13. What will I do differently tomorrow? 

A boss inspires fear, a leader inspires enthusiasm.

A boss assigns the task, a leader sets the pace.

A boss fixes the blame, a leader fixes the breakdown.

A boss gets complaints, a leader gets cooperation.

A boss says, "Get going", a leader says, "Let’s go."

A boss builds machines, a leader builds people.