Hare Business Elite- September/October 2017

Hare Business Elite- September/October 2017

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FALL AT THE TRUCK CENTER

The Thurston family continues to grow! Earlier this summer, I shared that my brother had gotten married. Now, he and his wife have welcomed their first child, George Roger Thurston, into the world. As a new uncle, I’m thrilled to see them all doing so well. Baby and mom are happy and healthy, and so is my brother. At the moment, I’m excited for a trip to Las Vegas. But by the time you read this, I’ll already be back home. Another trip in the works is to play in the Indiana Golf Association Pro-Am. I’ll be heading out to play with a team from Fox Prairie, and it should be a lot of fun. Meanwhile, over at the Truck Center, I’ve been hosting Truck Talk Thursdays with Thurston. You may have already caught an episode or two. But if you have no idea what I’m talking about, you’re going to want to head over to our Facebook page to learn more: facebook.com/haretruckcenter. In short, every Thursday at 9 a.m., I host a Facebook Live show all about trucks. I’ve talked about current promos we’re running, I’ve looked at special edition trucks, and I’ve even talked with customers and learned just how they’ve been using their trucks once they’re off the lot. The sky’s the limit — well, as far as trucks are concerned. Since starting the show, I’ve had a lot of fun with it. I’ve also unveiled a T-shirt to go along with the show. We’ve been giving them out to viewers; and you can get one, too. Again, check out the show and our Facebook page for more details.

past events, this will be an all-day open house, running from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. In the morning hours, yours truly will be flipping pancakes. Be sure to check out Page 4 of the newsletter for a complete rundown of the event. As great a year as it’s been at the Truck Center, I really can’t wait for the fourth

quarter to roll in. It’s already shaping up to be a sprint to the finish line. We’ve begun meeting with many area business owners who have been proactive in getting their orders in now so they are prepared for the coming months. I can’t really recall the last time I saw this kind of productivity. It’s been a great year all around, not just for the Truck Center, but for many of the businesses we work with. Business owners are feeling confident, which is great for everyone. Plus, it’s been a great year for trucks. Between Chevy and Isuzu, a lot of great vehicles rolled onto (and off) of our lot this year; and there are many great trucks on the horizon. You won’t want to miss this month’s Truck of the Month on Page 3. We have some crazy deals going, so check them out while they last. That about does it for me this month. Hope to see you soon, and don’t forget to check out Truck Talk Thursdays with Thurston!

Speaking of Thursdays, we’re also getting ready for our fall open house. This year, it’s set for Thursday, October 26. Unlike

- Todd

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EXTRACURRICULAR OVERLOAD HOW TO DEMYSTIFY YOUR KIDS' JAMPACKED SCHEDULES

reach optimal flow. The next step is to eliminate distractions that will divert your concentration. Flow is easier to maintain than it is to build up to, and you don’t want your flow broken by something that could’ve easily been put off. Use smaller activities as a way to break up larger ones, and you’ll find a more consistent work rate. Another important component of flow is what Csikszentmihalyi calls the “autotelic experience.” Autotelic means that you view what you’re doing as an end in itself and find the work intrinsically rewarding. If you find meaning in the activity at hand, rather than relying on external motivators, it’s easier to throw yourself into a project. The next time you find yourself going through the motions or watching the clock at work, don’t write it off as “one of those days.” Instead, take a step back, plan out your task list, and approach your assignments with vigor. Flow doesn’t strike you like a bolt of lightning; you have to work for it. Once you find a routine that puts you in the zone, stick to it, and great work will follow. Form parent alliances. Those soccer practices Jacob’s going to? There are other teammates there, and they have parents shuttling them around, just like you are. Set up carpools — Noah’s mom drives them both Tuesday while you’ve got Thursdays — to manage scheduling conflicts between your kids and drastically reduce the time you spend as a chauffeur. To simplify the process and make sure everyone’s on the same page, check out the Carpool-Kids app at carpool-kids.com. It’ll let you directly invite other parents and set up weekly or one- shot carpool schedules. Maintain balance. You almost certainly will need to say no to additional extracurricular activities every now and then. Sure, simultaneous baseball, football, and soccer seasons might seem healthy and fun for your kid, but you need to consider your own needs, as well. Many parents give their children free rein over what to choose, but limit activities to one or two per season. Johnny wants to do underwater basket weaving? Strange choice, but sure — though he’ll have to abandon either fencing or ice hockey. Make sure you weigh each child’s needs equally, and keep the rules the same for each of them.

Everyone has days when work just seems to fly by effortlessly. You feel laser-focused and hyper-productive. In short, you are “in the zone.” This proverbial zone, though, can feel elusive when distractions are plentiful and time is at a premium. Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (pronounced “Chick-zent-mee-hal- yi”) has spent his career investigating this state, which he calls “flow,” and his insights can help you harness your most productive self. Csikszentmihalyi’s seminal work, “Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience,” asserts that finding flow doesn’t just increase your ability to accomplish tasks, it also raises your happiness level. “Whenever the goal is to improve the quality of life, flow theory can point the way,” he writes. According to his research, a state of flow is reached when skill and challenge are balanced against one another. When the challenge is too low relative to skill, boredom follows. When it’s too high, anxiety overwhelms the ability to reach flow. Just the right proportion of challenge and skill, and your mind becomes totally engaged in the task at hand. So, how do you get yourself into flow state? The first step is to set clearly defined goals. Once you know what you are working toward, it becomes easier to maintain the focus required to Every parent knows that a poorly organized tangle of kids’ activities is a recipe for a migraine. As school starts up again, so does sports season, and your kids’ extracurricular ambitions pile up like the falling autumn leaves. Don’t let yourself get burned out. Here are some tips to stay sane in the midst of the extracurricular whirlwind. Consolidate all your scheduling, jotting, and activity-tracking into one system. Let’s get one thing straight: You can’t afford to be scrawling “Abby piano lesson rescheduled 9/21” on the first scrap of paper you come across. That doesn’t mean you have to be hyperorganized, but it does mean that you need to keep your entire calendar in one place, whether that place is Google Calendar, a fridge whiteboard, or the old-fashioned standby: a calendar with a lighthouse on every page. One particularly attractive option is the Cozi app (cozi.com), which not only consolidates an entire family’s calendars, but allows you to include to-do lists, shopping lists, recipes, chore checklists, and more. Whichever system you choose, keep it updated. Its word is law.

HOW TO GET IN THE ZONE FIND YOUR FLOW

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Truck of the Month

Special deals while they last! Chevy LCF 3500 GAS Chassis have HUGE REBATES. Call today for more info!

A Fresh Start

APPLE CIDER CHICKEN

Generous People Give Thanks to Manchester Heroes

INGREDIENTS

On May 22, 2017, a bomb was detonated in Manchester Arena’s foyer as crowds were leaving an Ariana Grande concert. The blast killed 22, injured 116, and incited mass panic. In the midst of the confusion, Chris Parker and Stephen Jones, two homeless men in the area, immediately ran to aid some of the victims. Parker wrapped a T-shirt around a girl who had lost both of her legs and cradled a dying woman in his arms. Meanwhile, after hearing the explosion, Jones began helping by pulling nails from victims’ bodies. After Parker’s actions became known, an online fundraising page was set up to give thanks to the local hero. By the Wednesday after the attack, donors had contributed nearly $40,000. After hearing of Jones’ actions, West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan reached out to the public to announce his desire to make Jones a “life-changing” offer and to help him “get back on his feet.” Sullivan told BBC Radio 5 Live he wanted to help Jones by paying for his accommodations for six months and giving him some money to help him turn his life around. Both men are being praised as heroes for their actions and quick thinking at Manchester Arena, and hopes are high that the men will be given a fresh start to pursue more financially secure futures.

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2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds) Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced into ¼-inch wedges 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons dried thyme

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2 bay leaves

2 tablespoons all- purpose flour 1½ cups apple cider

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½ Vidalia onion, chopped

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DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium- high heat. 2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, add to pan and sear until golden, about 4 minutes each side. Remove chicken from pan and set aside. 3. Add remaining butter, onion, apple, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves. Sauté until apple begins to get color and onions soften, about 6 minutes. Add flour and stir for 2–3 minutes. 4. Nestle chicken back into pan, add cider, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes. Recipe courtesy of foodnetwork.com.

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Fall at the Truck Center page 1 How to Demystify Your Kids’ Jampacked Schedules Find Your Flow page 2

Truck of the Month Apple Cider Chicken A Thank-You for Manchester Heroes page 3 Fall Open House page 4

HARE TRUCK CENTER’S FALL OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 • 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM Pancakes at 8:00 AM and Burgers at 11:00 AM

Lots of giveaways, including a grand prize donated by Stag USA, valued at $10,000

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