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.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
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.
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