Seven Secrets for Creating a Doggone

Great Life

Keep Your Eyes on the BallStop multitasking and practice the art of concentration.When I play with my little red rubber ball, I give it my full attention, energy and talent. Nothing else gives me the same sense of satisfaction!

Stop and Smell the RosesSlow down, tune in and savor life with your senses.

Seize the opportunities that are under your nose right now instead of digging around in the past or sniffing at the future.

Sit, Stay and ListenTalk less and listen more.When I wag my tail more than my tongue, people know that I’m listening (and after a while, I may actually learn something!).

Never Let Go of the RopePersist, and don’t let the world “no” dissuade you.Top dogs follow their instincts and pursue their dreams. They take risks and make mistakes, yet shake off setbacks and take off running again.

Build Your PackSurround yourself with colleagues, coaches, mentors and friends.Humans like to say that it’s ‘every man for himself.’ That’s silly. We all need a pack of supporters to succeed.

Show Genuine AppreciationDon’t just be grateful—show it!Appreciation is gratitude in action. It’s something you feel from the tip of your tongue to the end of your tail—and it makes everyone else feel good, too.

Get Out and PlayPut down the gadgets and gizmos, step away from the computer, and learn how to play.Play is a dog’s way of connecting with real people, real dogs and real tennis balls. You know—the things in life that are most important.

How Will YOU Tap Into Your Inner Dog?Bella is a connoisseur of cheese, a chaser of squirrels, and an expert on helping humans work smarter and be happier. She’s also a dog, which gives her a free pass to dish out the kind of straightforward advice that people don’t often hear from each other. (There’s just something about a dog’s soulful eyes and happy, wagging tail that gets humans to sit up and pay attention.)

By sharing the wisdom that comes naturally to dogs of all shapes, sizes and pedigrees, Bella’s mission is to help everyone (cat people included!) unleash their potential and create success.

Adapted from Secrets of a Working Dog: Unleash Your Potential and Create Success by Bella The Boxer with co-authors Ellen Galvin and Patrick Galvin.

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Email: bella@bellatheboxer.com