Change your input to change your attitude. If you seek a positive mind and a positive attitude, you MUST expose yourself to positive information and hang around positive people. If you want to achieve positive, you have to surround yourself with it and live with it.
How many times we start complaining about other people and before we know it we are participating in a bitching convention? or worse in a pity party?
Let’s be positive, let’s try and see the best of people or at least let’s try to see that they are doing their best.
Start your day with a positive read or video, don’t watch the news….they are all presented in a negative way.
And finally, enjoy your day and get something from this day.
See you at the top !
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Dance with Somebody
We obviously all know that Whitney Houston died. And while all the speculation on how she died takes over the media, I thought about why she died.
When we see icons that fall from grace we all have the same questions and they always have the same answers….She couln’t handle fame (or something along those lines). And my question is, would it be hard to handle fame and money? isn’t that what we strive for? maybe not the fame but the money absolutely. Theses people are not equipped emotionally to handle anything,not even themselves.
So the lesson here is, prepare, prepare yourself for success and for failure because you will encounter both in your life bubba. With that being said , I am not suggesting you become a negative person, I mean we all struggle with staying positive and have negativity crisis from time to time.I used to be the kind of positive person that would go after Moby Dick on a row boat and bring the tartar sauce with me,but that is sometimes dangerous. Adjust your settings and have your goals be attainable and realistic.
So….what are you going to do today to make them happen?
See youo at the top
When we see icons that fall from grace we all have the same questions and they always have the same answers….She couln’t handle fame (or something along those lines). And my question is, would it be hard to handle fame and money? isn’t that what we strive for? maybe not the fame but the money absolutely. Theses people are not equipped emotionally to handle anything,not even themselves.
So the lesson here is, prepare, prepare yourself for success and for failure because you will encounter both in your life bubba. With that being said , I am not suggesting you become a negative person, I mean we all struggle with staying positive and have negativity crisis from time to time.I used to be the kind of positive person that would go after Moby Dick on a row boat and bring the tartar sauce with me,but that is sometimes dangerous. Adjust your settings and have your goals be attainable and realistic.
So….what are you going to do today to make them happen?
See youo at the top
To do or not to do.....is that really a question?
Life is hard , no doubts about that. But when you are tough on yourself, life becomes infinitely easier. Procrastination is at the forefront of most people, most people struggle with this one way or another.
My remedy? find yourself an accountability partner, someone that will not judge you or make you feel dumb or lazy. Practice also focused effort, and repeat yourself this phrase every time you don’t feel like doing something that must be done; “Do what you have to do, when you are supposed to do it, so that you can do what you want to do, when you want to do it”
See you at the top!
My remedy? find yourself an accountability partner, someone that will not judge you or make you feel dumb or lazy. Practice also focused effort, and repeat yourself this phrase every time you don’t feel like doing something that must be done; “Do what you have to do, when you are supposed to do it, so that you can do what you want to do, when you want to do it”
See you at the top!
Friday, January 6, 2012
2012
Is this the year when all your goals will be met?
Is this the year when all your dreams will be realized?
well.....its up to you.
You can be like the rest or you can be like the best,your choice.
What we do on a daily basis and the decisions we make,will shape our future,as small and insignificant that they may appear; do I have an apple or fries with my lunch? do I go to happy hour or to the gym? do I surf the internet or get to work?
This daily commitments will compound onto one another thus creating a great life or a not so great life.
You must take 100% responsibility for your own life, its nobody's job but yours. Your happiness ,your success,your health,your fitness,your relationships,its all you bubba,and it always has been.
So,this year resolve to take charge of your life; well start with taking charge of your days,then your weeks,then months...well , you get the idea.
Be hard on yourself and life will be infinitely easier.
See you at the top!
Is this the year when all your dreams will be realized?
well.....its up to you.
You can be like the rest or you can be like the best,your choice.
What we do on a daily basis and the decisions we make,will shape our future,as small and insignificant that they may appear; do I have an apple or fries with my lunch? do I go to happy hour or to the gym? do I surf the internet or get to work?
This daily commitments will compound onto one another thus creating a great life or a not so great life.
You must take 100% responsibility for your own life, its nobody's job but yours. Your happiness ,your success,your health,your fitness,your relationships,its all you bubba,and it always has been.
So,this year resolve to take charge of your life; well start with taking charge of your days,then your weeks,then months...well , you get the idea.
Be hard on yourself and life will be infinitely easier.
See you at the top!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
My Louie
All sales people should pay close attention to their dogs for sales wisdom.
My dog Louie, always expect a positive outcome, every time he hears a jar being opened , he believes that it’s for him. Louie always is in the best of moods, there are no blue days for him, he’s never tired and he will always greet you with a wag of his tail.
It doesn’t matter how many times Louie gets disappointed by the fact that is not “always for him” he will always expect good news.
So, why do we always give up after a No? Why after a setback we always want to throw in the towel? Perseverance is the secret sauce.
Bark less and Wag more…
My dog Louie, always expect a positive outcome, every time he hears a jar being opened , he believes that it’s for him. Louie always is in the best of moods, there are no blue days for him, he’s never tired and he will always greet you with a wag of his tail.
It doesn’t matter how many times Louie gets disappointed by the fact that is not “always for him” he will always expect good news.
So, why do we always give up after a No? Why after a setback we always want to throw in the towel? Perseverance is the secret sauce.
Bark less and Wag more…
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Your Thoughts
Everything starts and everything ends with a thought. Our beliefs are shaped by our thoughts,what forms and sustain our attitude most today are our thoughts.Not the situation, not the circumstances……your thoughts.
Every thought you have shapes your life.What you think about other people is your attitude toward them, what you think about your job is your attitude toward work etc..
A thought can make you rise or fall.Work for you or against you.Make you a success or a failure.
A thought controls the way you feel and the way you act. It can make you laugh,cry,work,love,it can make your heart sing with joy,excitement elation……
Or it can make you dejected,sick,wretched,sour.
A thought can be as a shackle….heavy….attached…burdensome.
Or it can be as a prism,dancing,bright,fleeting.
A thought can NEVER be removed, it can only be REPLACED.
so with all this information, why not know your thoughts better?
Every thought you have shapes your life.What you think about other people is your attitude toward them, what you think about your job is your attitude toward work etc..
A thought can make you rise or fall.Work for you or against you.Make you a success or a failure.
A thought controls the way you feel and the way you act. It can make you laugh,cry,work,love,it can make your heart sing with joy,excitement elation……
Or it can make you dejected,sick,wretched,sour.
A thought can be as a shackle….heavy….attached…burdensome.
Or it can be as a prism,dancing,bright,fleeting.
A thought can NEVER be removed, it can only be REPLACED.
so with all this information, why not know your thoughts better?
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
A Lesson in Life
Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by chance or by means of good or bad luck. Illness, injury, love, moments of true greatness and sheer stupidity all just happen to test the limits of your soul. Without these small tests, if they be events, illnesses or relationships, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere.
If someone hurts you, betrays you , or breaks your heart, forgive them. For they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to who you open your heart to.
If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but because they are teaching you to love and opening your heart and eyes to things you would have never seen or felt without them.
Make every day count. Appreciate every moment and take from it everything that you possibly can, for you may never be able to experience it again.
Talk to people you have never talked to before, but here’s the thing… actually listen. Hold your head up because you have every right to. Tell yourself you are a great person and believe in yourself, because if you don't believe in yourself, no one else will believe in you either.
You can make of your life anything you wish. Create your own life and then go out and live it.
There comes a time when you must stand alone.
You must feel confident enough within yourself to follow your own dreams.
You must be willing to make sacrifices.
You must be capable of changing and rearranging your priorities so that your final goal can be achieved.
Sometimes, familiarity and comfort need to be challenged.
There are times when you must take a few extra chances and create your own realities.
Be strong enough to at least try to make your life better.
Be confident enough that you won't settle for a compromise just to get by.
Appreciate yourself by allowing yourself the opportunities to grow, develop, and find your true sense of purpose in this life.
Don't stand in someone else's shadow when it's your sunlight that should lead the way.
You must feel confident enough within yourself to follow your own dreams.
You must be willing to make sacrifices.
You must be capable of changing and rearranging your priorities so that your final goal can be achieved.
Sometimes, familiarity and comfort need to be challenged.
There are times when you must take a few extra chances and create your own realities.
Be strong enough to at least try to make your life better.
Be confident enough that you won't settle for a compromise just to get by.
Appreciate yourself by allowing yourself the opportunities to grow, develop, and find your true sense of purpose in this life.
Don't stand in someone else's shadow when it's your sunlight that should lead the way.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Character of Steel
Talent without character is no good to anybody. there is a natural aristocracy amongst men, that aristocracy is defined by character and skill.
I have seen so many talented people waste their life because effort was not applied,they hadthe skill but the character was absent.
Stainless steel - a great invention. But what about a stainless character? On that is noble, aspires for excellence in all pursuits and never gives up in pursuit of its ideals. Even better.
What is within must always appear outwards. What I mean by that is that the quality of your inner world eventually is reflected in the quality of your outer world. A person who dreams pristine dreams and who is impeccably honest,good,ethical and stands for what's best will soon act in alignment with those values. And those actions cannot help but drive extraordinary results. Inner always creates the outer.
So,fake it until you make it? whatever you have to do, just do it.
I have seen so many talented people waste their life because effort was not applied,they hadthe skill but the character was absent.
Stainless steel - a great invention. But what about a stainless character? On that is noble, aspires for excellence in all pursuits and never gives up in pursuit of its ideals. Even better.
What is within must always appear outwards. What I mean by that is that the quality of your inner world eventually is reflected in the quality of your outer world. A person who dreams pristine dreams and who is impeccably honest,good,ethical and stands for what's best will soon act in alignment with those values. And those actions cannot help but drive extraordinary results. Inner always creates the outer.
So,fake it until you make it? whatever you have to do, just do it.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Success
Success is never an accident. It typically starts as imagination, imagination becomes a dream, the dream stimulates a goal , the goal grows into a plan and the plan becomes action.
Look inward first.
Trust your passion.
Create a clear plan.
Act upon it.
Commit.
Don’t look back.
Success is a process,not an event.
Sales specially, requires all of this elements, I’m telling you that you will not move forward in your sales and career goals if you don’t set out a clear path and a goal.
Stack the odds in your favor, sales truly is a numbers game….only if you know your numbers, if you look at the right numbers and if those numbers mean something to you. Otherwise you are a ship sailing without direction.
Make this week count,go out and sell something to somebody.
Look inward first.
Trust your passion.
Create a clear plan.
Act upon it.
Commit.
Don’t look back.
Success is a process,not an event.
Sales specially, requires all of this elements, I’m telling you that you will not move forward in your sales and career goals if you don’t set out a clear path and a goal.
Stack the odds in your favor, sales truly is a numbers game….only if you know your numbers, if you look at the right numbers and if those numbers mean something to you. Otherwise you are a ship sailing without direction.
Make this week count,go out and sell something to somebody.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Personal Growth
What is your plan for personal growth?
If you’re ready to make the decision to pursue growth and experience improvement every day,then do the following:
*Answer this question: What is my potential?
*Make a commitment to change
*Set growth goals
*Learn to enjoy the journey
*Put yourself in a growth environment
*Manage the discipline of growth daily
Going through the motions will get you nowhere, ask yourself where do you want to go? What do you want to achieve?but most importantly…..know your self.
The easiest thing to do is to do nothing , so don’t just read this email and ignore it like so many others,let it talk to you and open up your eyes to bigger and better, to a brighter and more meaningful life….don’t loose your Mojo.
If you’re ready to make the decision to pursue growth and experience improvement every day,then do the following:
*Answer this question: What is my potential?
*Make a commitment to change
*Set growth goals
*Learn to enjoy the journey
*Put yourself in a growth environment
*Manage the discipline of growth daily
Going through the motions will get you nowhere, ask yourself where do you want to go? What do you want to achieve?but most importantly…..know your self.
The easiest thing to do is to do nothing , so don’t just read this email and ignore it like so many others,let it talk to you and open up your eyes to bigger and better, to a brighter and more meaningful life….don’t loose your Mojo.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Willingness
On an airplane. Reading about psychology and education.
Came across this quote from American psychiatrist Thomas Szasz: “Every act of conscious learning requires the willingness to suffer an injury to one’s self-esteem. That is why young children, before they are aware of their own self-importance, learn so easily; and why older persons, especially if vain or important, cannot learn at all.”
Powerful. Transformational. And that’s why I salute the brave thinkers among us.
The very act of learning something new disrupts the way you’ve always seen things-and the way you’ve always been. A fresh idea pushes you out of your comfort zone and threatens the very foundations you’ve built your view of the world on.
That’s scary for nearly everyone. Truly frightening for the vast majority. So rather than experience any form of discomfort, most people regress – and return to their Safe Harbor of The Known. It feels better. Seems safer. But, in truth, it’s not.
The problem is that refusing to learn and grow is the beginning of the end.
Leadership-and life itself-is all about making tomorrow better than today. And stepping into your next level of excellence with every passing hour. To cling to the thoughts and ways of performing that you’ve always known is to resign yourself to being average. And mediocre. A spectator versus in the game.
Neuroscientists will tell you that a single new piece of learning actually changes the very nature of your brain. The circuitry shifts. And the wiring expands. But in order to reach these new lands, we must lose sight of the shore-even for just a little while.
How difficult it feels to be able to let go right? I mean we all hold on to what we know and how we know it, sometimes the grass is greener on the other side. And sometimes Goliath actually beats the shit out of David...so what´s my point here? Open up your eyes to new things and make your life better, make yourself better.
It takes guts,and a pure bit of leadership.
Came across this quote from American psychiatrist Thomas Szasz: “Every act of conscious learning requires the willingness to suffer an injury to one’s self-esteem. That is why young children, before they are aware of their own self-importance, learn so easily; and why older persons, especially if vain or important, cannot learn at all.”
Powerful. Transformational. And that’s why I salute the brave thinkers among us.
The very act of learning something new disrupts the way you’ve always seen things-and the way you’ve always been. A fresh idea pushes you out of your comfort zone and threatens the very foundations you’ve built your view of the world on.
That’s scary for nearly everyone. Truly frightening for the vast majority. So rather than experience any form of discomfort, most people regress – and return to their Safe Harbor of The Known. It feels better. Seems safer. But, in truth, it’s not.
The problem is that refusing to learn and grow is the beginning of the end.
Leadership-and life itself-is all about making tomorrow better than today. And stepping into your next level of excellence with every passing hour. To cling to the thoughts and ways of performing that you’ve always known is to resign yourself to being average. And mediocre. A spectator versus in the game.
Neuroscientists will tell you that a single new piece of learning actually changes the very nature of your brain. The circuitry shifts. And the wiring expands. But in order to reach these new lands, we must lose sight of the shore-even for just a little while.
How difficult it feels to be able to let go right? I mean we all hold on to what we know and how we know it, sometimes the grass is greener on the other side. And sometimes Goliath actually beats the shit out of David...so what´s my point here? Open up your eyes to new things and make your life better, make yourself better.
It takes guts,and a pure bit of leadership.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
The Language of Success
How many times do you think that the words you speak resonate in your head and prevent you from succeeding? Anwer- every time you speak negatively about yourself, your performance , appearance, health etc..
The conversations you hold in your head are the most important ones, and I’m sure this is not the first time you hear this. We tend as humans to disregard the things that we believe are useless, corny or unusual,without even giving it a try. Our way is always the best way right?
Let’s think about it this way :
Your best thinking got you where you’re at right now – How are you going to get where you want and need to be? Simple ….change your thinking, make yourself more valuable to yourself and others, hone your skills everyday, make your homework to become a better You.
The reality is we all know what we are supposed to do, we just don’t do it, action is the name of the game for everything we want to achieve in life. How do you sell that big account? How do you become healthy or healthier? How do you become a better spouse boyfriend girlfriend? it starts with action and it starts with you. Achieving balance in your life,will make you a better everything.
An apple a day,not 30 at the end of the month.
The conversations you hold in your head are the most important ones, and I’m sure this is not the first time you hear this. We tend as humans to disregard the things that we believe are useless, corny or unusual,without even giving it a try. Our way is always the best way right?
Let’s think about it this way :
Your best thinking got you where you’re at right now – How are you going to get where you want and need to be? Simple ….change your thinking, make yourself more valuable to yourself and others, hone your skills everyday, make your homework to become a better You.
The reality is we all know what we are supposed to do, we just don’t do it, action is the name of the game for everything we want to achieve in life. How do you sell that big account? How do you become healthy or healthier? How do you become a better spouse boyfriend girlfriend? it starts with action and it starts with you. Achieving balance in your life,will make you a better everything.
An apple a day,not 30 at the end of the month.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Problems
Its easier to be part of a problem than part of the solution to that problem. Its easy to become a cancer within your own organization and join bashing and discontent, however , this only takes you down a path where it is almost impossible to crawl your way out of.
Its easy to say “that’s not my job” “why they and I don’t?” or “why me and not them?”
Sometimes we don’t even realize it because of our bitterness , we are so wrapped up expecting some reward for just doing our job , that we miss the opportunity to enjoy doing our job
Only extraordinary effort is rewarded in life, ordinary effort will give you…ordinary results.
Doing what we are paid to do is nothing to deserve a reward beside your earned salary, going above and beyond your duties is.
Be a company man, a company woman , see the benefit for Us , rather than just you, see it this way and it will come back to you ten fold.
This week, find ways to surprise yourself with an attitude of service.
Its easy to say “that’s not my job” “why they and I don’t?” or “why me and not them?”
Sometimes we don’t even realize it because of our bitterness , we are so wrapped up expecting some reward for just doing our job , that we miss the opportunity to enjoy doing our job
Only extraordinary effort is rewarded in life, ordinary effort will give you…ordinary results.
Doing what we are paid to do is nothing to deserve a reward beside your earned salary, going above and beyond your duties is.
Be a company man, a company woman , see the benefit for Us , rather than just you, see it this way and it will come back to you ten fold.
This week, find ways to surprise yourself with an attitude of service.
Perseverance
“ I will never quit. I persevere and thrive on adversity… If knocked down, I will get back up, every time. ”
U.S. Navy SEALS
How good are you at perseverance? When was the last time you went after a goal and fought almost impossible odds,but stayed on course until that goal was achieved? Was that goal more important than all the others? Was that goal particularly special? Big Question..shouldn’t all goals be important?
Use all your strength,both mental and physical to achieve,and enjoy your goals. Many times we get so lost in the pursuit that we forget to enjoy our achievement, just make sure you enjoy it after you achieve it and never before. Many times we also slow down just as we are about to achieve success, use Zig Ziglar’s water pump analogy, when the water is in the well and you can’t see it or hear it, pump as hard as you can until it starts coming out the spout,once that happens,keep a constant effort to keep it coming…..that’s it,pretty easy right?
This week keep your efforts strong on achieving your goals, make it personal, do not stop until it happens.
U.S. Navy SEALS
How good are you at perseverance? When was the last time you went after a goal and fought almost impossible odds,but stayed on course until that goal was achieved? Was that goal more important than all the others? Was that goal particularly special? Big Question..shouldn’t all goals be important?
Use all your strength,both mental and physical to achieve,and enjoy your goals. Many times we get so lost in the pursuit that we forget to enjoy our achievement, just make sure you enjoy it after you achieve it and never before. Many times we also slow down just as we are about to achieve success, use Zig Ziglar’s water pump analogy, when the water is in the well and you can’t see it or hear it, pump as hard as you can until it starts coming out the spout,once that happens,keep a constant effort to keep it coming…..that’s it,pretty easy right?
This week keep your efforts strong on achieving your goals, make it personal, do not stop until it happens.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Make Today Count
2011 just rolled in , most people will have a list of resolutions and most blogs will talk about this beaten to death subject. Yes it is extremely important to write down and date your goals , and it is extremely important to keep yourself accountable.....how are you going to do that?
There are many tools, I believe that the difference maker is your attitude, where do you stand when it comes to your attitude today?
Manage your decisions daily, make everyday a master piece, there are no big events, only small ones done perfectly , pay attention to the details in your everyday life and excellence will come.
Remember that we have no control over what happens to us, but we have total control over our reaction to what happens to us.
Resolve to not be a victim , don't complain , don't whine....
People like winners not whiners weiner, we all have the mandate to reach our highest potential and become what we were always intended to be, do not waste your talents be a good steward and always strive to make every day count.
There are many tools, I believe that the difference maker is your attitude, where do you stand when it comes to your attitude today?
Manage your decisions daily, make everyday a master piece, there are no big events, only small ones done perfectly , pay attention to the details in your everyday life and excellence will come.
Remember that we have no control over what happens to us, but we have total control over our reaction to what happens to us.
Resolve to not be a victim , don't complain , don't whine....
People like winners not whiners weiner, we all have the mandate to reach our highest potential and become what we were always intended to be, do not waste your talents be a good steward and always strive to make every day count.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Defeat them
At a very young age , my dad said to me ...son when you grow up , give your life to a cause bigger than you, defeat your demons and all your non believers , because one day you will be a man. What will you give the world? because the world will give you whatever you ask of it,the world will give you what you deserve , not what you want.
What a powerful statement huh? We secretly attract what we think , As a man thinketh by James Allen is one of the most powerful books there is, written more than 100 years ago, as true today as it was then, all of this "new age" concepts are natural laws, they will not go away, you can choose to ignore them, but that doesn't mean it will not apply to you.
It has taken me many years to find out and realize true happiness, it is amazing how easy it really is to have a happy existence. Finding true purpose which only comes from spiritual growth is paramount for you to achieve happiness....
that was step one of the equation, look within you, really look deep and find your inner voice, what is it saying? Follow it..
What a powerful statement huh? We secretly attract what we think , As a man thinketh by James Allen is one of the most powerful books there is, written more than 100 years ago, as true today as it was then, all of this "new age" concepts are natural laws, they will not go away, you can choose to ignore them, but that doesn't mean it will not apply to you.
It has taken me many years to find out and realize true happiness, it is amazing how easy it really is to have a happy existence. Finding true purpose which only comes from spiritual growth is paramount for you to achieve happiness....
that was step one of the equation, look within you, really look deep and find your inner voice, what is it saying? Follow it..
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Greatness
Each one of us is called to greatness. It is not the exclusive domain of
the famous , or those in positions of power. If you choose, no matter what
your current situation, you can have an extraordinary impact on the world.
You can craft an extraordinary life, and make a real difference in the
lives of those around you. Here are some powerful ways to embrace your
highest potential and awaken your best self.
Drink Tea With Gandhi
Reading is one of the best disciplines I know of to stay “on your game” and
at your highest. Reading from a great book is really all about having a
conversation with the author. And we become our conversations. Just think,
tonight — by reading Mahatma Gandhi’s autobiography, The Story of My
Experiments with Truth, over a cup of tea — Reading a book
by someone you respect allows some of their brilliance to rub off on you.
Get Some Skin in the Game
Failure is the price of greatness. Failure is an essential ingredient for
high achievement. As innovation guru David Kelley wrote: “Fail faster,
succeed sooner.” You can’t win without leaving your safety zone and taking
some calculated risks.
If you keep doing what you are doing, you’ll keep getting what you’ve been
getting. True joy comes when you put some skin in the game and take some
chances.
Be a Happier Human
If you want to be happier, do more of the things that make you happy. I
know that seems like an obvious point — but it’s not. As we leave the
wonder years of childhood, most of us stop doing the things that make our
hearts sing.
Listen Twice as Much as You Speak
Listening intently to someone is one of the best ways I know of to honor
that person and forge a deep human connection. When you listen to someone
it sends a message: “I value what you have to say, and I’m humble enough to
listen to your words.” Most people’s idea of listening is waiting until the
other person has finished speaking before answering.
Align Your Schedule With Your Values
To paraphrase Ralph Waldo Emerson, “What you’re doing speaks so loudly I
cannot hear what you are saying.”
Show me your schedule and I’ll discover the truth. Because your schedule
doesn’t lie.
There can be no authentic success and lasting happiness if your daily
schedule is misaligned with your deepest values.
Be Wildly Enthusiastic
The people I love to be around are generally those who have a simple,
heartfelt quality: They are enthusiastic. Wildly so. They are open to life.
They are curious. They love to learn. They have a lot of fun. . Be energetic
and alive. See the best in people. You can’t control what happens to you
each day, but if you have an abundance of enthusiasm, I have no doubt that
whatever the coming hours bring, you will handle them with grace, strength
and a smile.
To Be More Productive, Kick Back
Spending all your time working will not make you more productive. In my
experience, and I’ve been at this for more than 10 years, few people get
their best ideas at work. I invite you to take a moment to think about
that. Checking your email on your BlackBerry every 60 seconds will not make
you more productive. Burning the candle at both ends doesn’t tap into your
natural pool of creativity.
Get Big on Self-Care
Leadership begins within. Organizational leadership begins with personal
leadership. You can’t be great at work until you feel great. You can’t be a
source of positive energy if you have no energy. The doorway to success
swings outward — not inward.
Make the time to care for yourself. Get into great shape. Plan and improve
your skills. Work with a coach. Spend excellent time with your loved ones.
Commune with nature. Enjoy life while you chase success. By caring for
yourself, you will be able to give more to others. By ensuring that you are
on your best game, your leadership effectiveness will be guaranteed. And by
taking the time to enjoy life, you will be more enjoyable to be around.
the famous , or those in positions of power. If you choose, no matter what
your current situation, you can have an extraordinary impact on the world.
You can craft an extraordinary life, and make a real difference in the
lives of those around you. Here are some powerful ways to embrace your
highest potential and awaken your best self.
Drink Tea With Gandhi
Reading is one of the best disciplines I know of to stay “on your game” and
at your highest. Reading from a great book is really all about having a
conversation with the author. And we become our conversations. Just think,
tonight — by reading Mahatma Gandhi’s autobiography, The Story of My
Experiments with Truth, over a cup of tea — Reading a book
by someone you respect allows some of their brilliance to rub off on you.
Get Some Skin in the Game
Failure is the price of greatness. Failure is an essential ingredient for
high achievement. As innovation guru David Kelley wrote: “Fail faster,
succeed sooner.” You can’t win without leaving your safety zone and taking
some calculated risks.
If you keep doing what you are doing, you’ll keep getting what you’ve been
getting. True joy comes when you put some skin in the game and take some
chances.
Be a Happier Human
If you want to be happier, do more of the things that make you happy. I
know that seems like an obvious point — but it’s not. As we leave the
wonder years of childhood, most of us stop doing the things that make our
hearts sing.
Listen Twice as Much as You Speak
Listening intently to someone is one of the best ways I know of to honor
that person and forge a deep human connection. When you listen to someone
it sends a message: “I value what you have to say, and I’m humble enough to
listen to your words.” Most people’s idea of listening is waiting until the
other person has finished speaking before answering.
Align Your Schedule With Your Values
To paraphrase Ralph Waldo Emerson, “What you’re doing speaks so loudly I
cannot hear what you are saying.”
Show me your schedule and I’ll discover the truth. Because your schedule
doesn’t lie.
There can be no authentic success and lasting happiness if your daily
schedule is misaligned with your deepest values.
Be Wildly Enthusiastic
The people I love to be around are generally those who have a simple,
heartfelt quality: They are enthusiastic. Wildly so. They are open to life.
They are curious. They love to learn. They have a lot of fun. . Be energetic
and alive. See the best in people. You can’t control what happens to you
each day, but if you have an abundance of enthusiasm, I have no doubt that
whatever the coming hours bring, you will handle them with grace, strength
and a smile.
To Be More Productive, Kick Back
Spending all your time working will not make you more productive. In my
experience, and I’ve been at this for more than 10 years, few people get
their best ideas at work. I invite you to take a moment to think about
that. Checking your email on your BlackBerry every 60 seconds will not make
you more productive. Burning the candle at both ends doesn’t tap into your
natural pool of creativity.
Get Big on Self-Care
Leadership begins within. Organizational leadership begins with personal
leadership. You can’t be great at work until you feel great. You can’t be a
source of positive energy if you have no energy. The doorway to success
swings outward — not inward.
Make the time to care for yourself. Get into great shape. Plan and improve
your skills. Work with a coach. Spend excellent time with your loved ones.
Commune with nature. Enjoy life while you chase success. By caring for
yourself, you will be able to give more to others. By ensuring that you are
on your best game, your leadership effectiveness will be guaranteed. And by
taking the time to enjoy life, you will be more enjoyable to be around.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
2011 GOALS
No matter how this year was for you… next year can be even better.
If it was great, you can parlay that success to make next year truly
extraordinary. If it was less than great, this is your chance to punch the
reset button and start fresh.
When the page flips on the calendar and you wake up on January 1… THAT
could be the day… the first day of your BEST YEAR EVER.
A new year gives you that chance… the promise that no matter what’s happened
in the past or where you are today, you can recreate yourself. You can decide that
THIS IS IT… THIS IS the year you set out to accomplish your dreams. THIS IS
the year you live the life you were meant to live.
You can design this year to be your best year yet. How? There is a formula.
We all have the ability to achieve the seemingly impossible. The key is properly
inciting your creative power, revving up your inner drive, and channeling your
focus over a sustained period. It’s all about setting goals.
If you came short on your goals like most people did, like most people have , what are you going to do different this year in order to achieve them?
We have 62 days before this year is over, start putting together your list now,do not wait until December 31st to put together some half baked list with ridiculous goals.
Have 3 main goals
1) Personal/Spiritual
2) Professional
3) Fitness
Then have sub-goals for each category, give them a time line , but please do not write December 30th on them,you want to be done with your goals by December 1 so that you can start preparing for January 1.
I achieved 75% of my goals so far, my fitness is where I lagged because i focused on my personal and my professional , its OK , for many years I focused so much on my fitness that the 2 other areas of my life suffered.
I'm writing down my list.....Are you?
If it was great, you can parlay that success to make next year truly
extraordinary. If it was less than great, this is your chance to punch the
reset button and start fresh.
When the page flips on the calendar and you wake up on January 1… THAT
could be the day… the first day of your BEST YEAR EVER.
A new year gives you that chance… the promise that no matter what’s happened
in the past or where you are today, you can recreate yourself. You can decide that
THIS IS IT… THIS IS the year you set out to accomplish your dreams. THIS IS
the year you live the life you were meant to live.
You can design this year to be your best year yet. How? There is a formula.
We all have the ability to achieve the seemingly impossible. The key is properly
inciting your creative power, revving up your inner drive, and channeling your
focus over a sustained period. It’s all about setting goals.
If you came short on your goals like most people did, like most people have , what are you going to do different this year in order to achieve them?
We have 62 days before this year is over, start putting together your list now,do not wait until December 31st to put together some half baked list with ridiculous goals.
Have 3 main goals
1) Personal/Spiritual
2) Professional
3) Fitness
Then have sub-goals for each category, give them a time line , but please do not write December 30th on them,you want to be done with your goals by December 1 so that you can start preparing for January 1.
I achieved 75% of my goals so far, my fitness is where I lagged because i focused on my personal and my professional , its OK , for many years I focused so much on my fitness that the 2 other areas of my life suffered.
I'm writing down my list.....Are you?
Saturday, October 9, 2010
TIME WASTERS
Whether you work for a salary or hourly or even your own business, wasting time is a sign of weakness and a definite sign of non commitment to your own cause.
Sabotaging yourself is a sure way to failure, if you make 50-75K and lets say you work only 8 hrs a day ( if you're at 70K and up you are working longer hours,but let's say 8) your hourly rate is between $30-$40 dlls an hour, ask yourself this : would anybody payme 330 dlls an hour to do what i'm doing right now?
Hey we all do from time to time, the problem is when this is a habit and you do it often, don't let ytour mind wander , when you are at work wherever you are be there 100%
In sales , we make our own hourly rate , how much money do you want to make? As a sales person you wake up unemployed every morning, it doesn't matter if you have a base salary or not, you are unemployed and to find employment you must talk to enough people to make something happen, you must "MAKE RAIN" don't procrastinate making calls, don't procrastinate picking up the phone, the best way to stop wasting time in minutia is to first be prepared, be knowledgeable in your offerings, be knowledgeable in your servivices.
The way I look at the business of selling is simple, you are an educator, you educate people on the benefits of your service and products, you make sure that they have all the information needed to make the best decision possible, and you know what? that's all you can do bubba, that's all you can do, you will not winn all the deasl, if anybody tells you that you can , they are lying to you, convert 4 out of 10 No into YES and you will be well on your way to stardom, easy enough right? The secret is that you have to talk to enough people to get to 10 , and that is everyday, Can you do the activity day in and day out? My guess is that if you have a burning desire to succeed you will.
In the words of Zig Ziglar....See you at the top
Sabotaging yourself is a sure way to failure, if you make 50-75K and lets say you work only 8 hrs a day ( if you're at 70K and up you are working longer hours,but let's say 8) your hourly rate is between $30-$40 dlls an hour, ask yourself this : would anybody payme 330 dlls an hour to do what i'm doing right now?
Hey we all do from time to time, the problem is when this is a habit and you do it often, don't let ytour mind wander , when you are at work wherever you are be there 100%
In sales , we make our own hourly rate , how much money do you want to make? As a sales person you wake up unemployed every morning, it doesn't matter if you have a base salary or not, you are unemployed and to find employment you must talk to enough people to make something happen, you must "MAKE RAIN" don't procrastinate making calls, don't procrastinate picking up the phone, the best way to stop wasting time in minutia is to first be prepared, be knowledgeable in your offerings, be knowledgeable in your servivices.
The way I look at the business of selling is simple, you are an educator, you educate people on the benefits of your service and products, you make sure that they have all the information needed to make the best decision possible, and you know what? that's all you can do bubba, that's all you can do, you will not winn all the deasl, if anybody tells you that you can , they are lying to you, convert 4 out of 10 No into YES and you will be well on your way to stardom, easy enough right? The secret is that you have to talk to enough people to get to 10 , and that is everyday, Can you do the activity day in and day out? My guess is that if you have a burning desire to succeed you will.
In the words of Zig Ziglar....See you at the top
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Are you a Lion?
“Every morning in Africa a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a lion wakes up. It knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesn’t matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle – when the sun comes up, you’d better
be running.”
be running.”
I have always instilled in my daughter that we are a family of Lions, as a kid, my grand father always taught me that being a victim is for the weak, it doesn't matter if someone actually does you wrong, the minute you accept it and act like it, you are doom, you are now a victim , and the world belongs to the winners,not the whiners.
Ben Franklin said "the harder I work, the better luck I have"
so how do we make more luck? followed are some simple suggestions that I believe are instrumental:
- Prepare. Work hard to be ready for the opportunities that are important to you. Research. Practice. Perfect.
- Be awake. Pay attention to the people, events, and things around you. Evaluate logically and trust your gut instinct.
- Take action. Put yourself out there. Explore. Be vulnerable. Make contact with people. Take risks.
- Expect positive results. Optimism improves your chances. If (when) you fail, embrace the lesson and continue on, smarter.
Hard work at our job makes for more revenue, hard work at our fitness makes for better results and looking great in your bathing suit , hard work on your faith , makes for a closer and more personal relationship with God ,trust me on this one....hard work makes for a better life.
In the words of Zig Ziglar...see you at the top.
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