Thursday, May 27, 2010
Are you ready
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Butterflies
Butterflies are often used as symbols of transformation. Observing
their life cycle is amazing. I remember watching a caterpillar create
a crystalis and then later seeing a beautiful butterfly emerge!
Monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles. We too can transform
our limiting beliefs into opportunities to experience our limitless
nature and we don't have to migrate to do it!
Butterflies are free and you can be too. Imagine yourself spinning a
crystalis out of your limiting beliefs and watch a life filled with
magic and miracles emerge.
their life cycle is amazing. I remember watching a caterpillar create
a crystalis and then later seeing a beautiful butterfly emerge!
Monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles. We too can transform
our limiting beliefs into opportunities to experience our limitless
nature and we don't have to migrate to do it!
Butterflies are free and you can be too. Imagine yourself spinning a
crystalis out of your limiting beliefs and watch a life filled with
magic and miracles emerge.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Persistence
“The majority of people are ready to throw their aims and purposes overboard, and give up at the first sign of opposition or misfortune. A few carry on despite all opposition, until they attain their goal. There may be no heroic connotation to the word “persistence,” but the quality is to the character of man what carbon is to steel.”
~ Napoleon Hill from Think and Grow Rich
~ Napoleon Hill from Think and Grow Rich
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Living Life Complete
Your mind controls your thoughts, your thoughts control your actions, your actions create your reality. Take control of your mind.
Dr. Edward F. Knab
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Dr. Edward F. Knab
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Location:Bloomington,United States
Health
This is the first day of summer, I am going swimming.
Dr. Edward F. Knab
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Dr. Edward F. Knab
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Action
Decisive action is the key to any success program, or any other. The more often you put these ideas into action, the faster you'll adopt them and make them your own.
You're the director -- call for action and roll the camera!
Immediately Apply New Ideas and Practice Until Mastered.
Choose to be EAGER! Which key point from this program can you put into action in your life right now?
Choose to be AUDACIOUS! What one idea from this program do you really wish you could adopt? Whats to stop you?
Choose to be CONFIDENT! What one action can you take right now that will move you closer to a new and improved habit?
You waste all the time you spend learning new ideas when you never use them. You have to implement great ideas or they will never make a difference. If you want to change an old habit, you need to replace it with a new one. If you want to become more skillful, you have to practice the skill. The more often you put new ideas into action, the more adept you'll become at making them your own.
"Motivation is like food for the brain. You cannot get enough in one sitting. It needs continual and regular top up's." ~ Peter Davies
You're the director -- call for action and roll the camera!
Immediately Apply New Ideas and Practice Until Mastered.
Choose to be EAGER! Which key point from this program can you put into action in your life right now?
Choose to be AUDACIOUS! What one idea from this program do you really wish you could adopt? Whats to stop you?
Choose to be CONFIDENT! What one action can you take right now that will move you closer to a new and improved habit?
You waste all the time you spend learning new ideas when you never use them. You have to implement great ideas or they will never make a difference. If you want to change an old habit, you need to replace it with a new one. If you want to become more skillful, you have to practice the skill. The more often you put new ideas into action, the more adept you'll become at making them your own.
"Motivation is like food for the brain. You cannot get enough in one sitting. It needs continual and regular top up's." ~ Peter Davies
Monday, May 17, 2010
Possibilities
Lately I've been talking a lot about the power of allowing for the possibility. If we don't think something will ever happen, chances are it won't.
Whatever we focus our attention on we get more of. So if we focus our thoughts on saying yes to all the good opportunities, guess what? Lots of good stuff will happen!
Allow for the possibility you can create heaven on earth and you will!
Whatever we focus our attention on we get more of. So if we focus our thoughts on saying yes to all the good opportunities, guess what? Lots of good stuff will happen!
Allow for the possibility you can create heaven on earth and you will!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Self-Discipline: Paying Yourself Forward!
For many, the word "discipline" sounds like
punishment. Who would guess that such a word,
when applied to one's self, actually creates
unlimited rewards and freedom?
Self-discipline is the regulation one's Self.
It is a way of investing in your future - and
it is a key factor in helping you achieve all
you want in life.
Once upon a time, Americans were all about
self-discipline. George Washington made it a
personal challenge to rise before the sun did.
Benjamin Franklin said, "The person who has
self-discipline is very powerful." Countless
colonists read and followed the precepts published
in Poor Richard's Almanac, which was loaded with
advice related to the value of self-discipline
and which Franklin published every year between
1732 and 1758 (now that's self-discipline!).
Immigrants who came to and strengthened the fabric
of this great country were highly self-disciplined,
persevering through immense trials and tribulations.
So what happened since? Maybe things got a little
too easy for us and we settled into choosing comfort
over discipline. The good news is that I am seeing
resurgence in a desire to better oneself and
positively impact our world. Now more than ever
people want to serve others and leave a strong
legacy, and they realize that they need
self-discipline to do this.
Self-discipline is a habit anyone can acquire
with a little practice. Go easy on yourself as
you're building this success skill.
Here are a few tips to get you started:
1. Self discipline can be best summed up in a
single word: UNTIL. You simply do whatever "it"
is until it is done.
2. You can BEHAVE your way to success. The key
is to focus on one area of improvement at a time.
Pick one target behavior, like getting up one-half
hour earlier than you do now to go for a walk or
write that book you say you'll write "some day."
Then do it every day until it becomes second
nature - a habit.
3. If you happen to be human, you will mess up.
Build this into your expectations. Don't buy into
all-or-nothing thinking, which leads to throwing
in the towel. Forgive yourself and start over. Go
back to item 1 and begin again.
4. Break down your goals. If you set a single
goal of completing a marathon and you only fit
in one-half hour of walking each day, you will
quickly get discouraged. If you set an initial
goal of walking for one-half hour each day, mixed
with running for one minute every 10 minutes, you
can steadily work up to this level and quickly see
results. Stop going for the home run and start
working your way around the bases.
5. Stay vigilant. When you find yourself beginning
to succeed, you also may find yourself saying,
"I wonder if I really need to ..." If so, STOP.
Recommit. Affirm your new habit with emotion.
Say it aloud! "Exercising each day makes me
feel great. Off I go!"
Most importantly, don't quit. You and your
dreams are worth fighting for. Keep going and
you'll quickly find that the temporary pain of
self-discipline will be more than offset by the
pride and pleasure of achieving your long-term goals
Being alive means we have and will have problems.
Being alive means we have and will have problems.
And if we're going to be confronted with problems the rest of our lives, then becoming good at facing and solving problems seems to be a worthy endeavor.
Before I jump into my list, allow me to share a few of my thoughts ABOUT problems.
I believe there is almost always more than one solution to any problem. And if you think there's only one, you will be significantly limiting yourself.
I also think that in business, you don't really have problems, you have expenses. This assumes that every problem in business can be solved. It's just going to cost time, energy and/or money to solve it. Not so with all personal problems. Many of them cannot be solved with money alone.
Our attitude toward problems and problem-solving is probably as important, if not more important, than our skills or knowledge in solving them. How we approach our problems is critical.
If we're angry about having the problem, it's going to be a lot harder to solve. Complaining about why we have the problem takes time andenergy away from SOLVING the problem. What we resist tends to persist.
And remember that problems can be, and often are, good things. We learn from them. We create or discover opportunities that wouldn't be realized without working through them. If there were no problems to solve, we would not be necessary.
That said, here are my Top Ten Ways to Solve Problems:
Define or re-define the problem. Charles Kettering said, "A problem clearly stated is a problem half-solved." The way we define the problem has a lot to do with how we approach the solution. Many times a re-definition will work wonders on opening the possibilities.
Focus on the SOLUTION, not the problem. Otherwise, we may just be worrying and making the problem bigger than it really is. Believe that it can be solved and stay centered upon the way to solve it.
Detach from the problem. Many times we are too close and too emotionally involved to a problem to have a good perspective. Try looking at it like it was someone else's problem. Take a larger view and you will likely find more possibilities.
Ask an expert or someone with experience. Very few problems we face are brand new. Usually they have been solved by someone else, so don’t underestimate the value of someone with the right expertise and knowledge.
Access the knowledge and the skills necessary. Determine what you need to know and the skills that need to be harnessed to get the job done. And if you don’t know what they are, find out.
Brainstorm. Practice green light thinking with your mastermind team. Generate as many ideas as you can.
Use IWWCW. That stands for "In What Ways Can We". And it implies there is more than one tactic, strategy or action you can take. It will expand your thinking and that of others involved.
Don’t try to solve the problem without the knowledge, skills and information you need. If you can delay decisions and actions until these things are determined and acquired, that's usually the best thing to do. It also helps to sleep on it. Our subconscious mind often solves problems in our sleep. Just be sure you are tactically delaying things and not procrastinating or avoiding.
Look for ways to simplify the challenge and the potential solutions. Often we complicate things more than we need. And many times the simplest solution is the best.
When possible, solve problems before they happen. It's much easier than dealing with it in crisis. Have contingency plans. Think about things that could happen and what action you will take if it does. This is not negative thinking. If you live in an earthquake zone or tornado area, what precautions can you take to be well prepared?
The more we accept our problems and the better we get at solving them, the more confidence we develop. In doing so, we increase our value in the marketplace because we are known for having a cool, thoughtful and logical approach to understanding and solving problems
And if we're going to be confronted with problems the rest of our lives, then becoming good at facing and solving problems seems to be a worthy endeavor.
Before I jump into my list, allow me to share a few of my thoughts ABOUT problems.
I believe there is almost always more than one solution to any problem. And if you think there's only one, you will be significantly limiting yourself.
I also think that in business, you don't really have problems, you have expenses. This assumes that every problem in business can be solved. It's just going to cost time, energy and/or money to solve it. Not so with all personal problems. Many of them cannot be solved with money alone.
Our attitude toward problems and problem-solving is probably as important, if not more important, than our skills or knowledge in solving them. How we approach our problems is critical.
If we're angry about having the problem, it's going to be a lot harder to solve. Complaining about why we have the problem takes time andenergy away from SOLVING the problem. What we resist tends to persist.
And remember that problems can be, and often are, good things. We learn from them. We create or discover opportunities that wouldn't be realized without working through them. If there were no problems to solve, we would not be necessary.
That said, here are my Top Ten Ways to Solve Problems:
Define or re-define the problem. Charles Kettering said, "A problem clearly stated is a problem half-solved." The way we define the problem has a lot to do with how we approach the solution. Many times a re-definition will work wonders on opening the possibilities.
Focus on the SOLUTION, not the problem. Otherwise, we may just be worrying and making the problem bigger than it really is. Believe that it can be solved and stay centered upon the way to solve it.
Detach from the problem. Many times we are too close and too emotionally involved to a problem to have a good perspective. Try looking at it like it was someone else's problem. Take a larger view and you will likely find more possibilities.
Ask an expert or someone with experience. Very few problems we face are brand new. Usually they have been solved by someone else, so don’t underestimate the value of someone with the right expertise and knowledge.
Access the knowledge and the skills necessary. Determine what you need to know and the skills that need to be harnessed to get the job done. And if you don’t know what they are, find out.
Brainstorm. Practice green light thinking with your mastermind team. Generate as many ideas as you can.
Use IWWCW. That stands for "In What Ways Can We". And it implies there is more than one tactic, strategy or action you can take. It will expand your thinking and that of others involved.
Don’t try to solve the problem without the knowledge, skills and information you need. If you can delay decisions and actions until these things are determined and acquired, that's usually the best thing to do. It also helps to sleep on it. Our subconscious mind often solves problems in our sleep. Just be sure you are tactically delaying things and not procrastinating or avoiding.
Look for ways to simplify the challenge and the potential solutions. Often we complicate things more than we need. And many times the simplest solution is the best.
When possible, solve problems before they happen. It's much easier than dealing with it in crisis. Have contingency plans. Think about things that could happen and what action you will take if it does. This is not negative thinking. If you live in an earthquake zone or tornado area, what precautions can you take to be well prepared?
The more we accept our problems and the better we get at solving them, the more confidence we develop. In doing so, we increase our value in the marketplace because we are known for having a cool, thoughtful and logical approach to understanding and solving problems
Top Ten Ways to Solve Problems
Top Ten Ways to Solve Problems
WRITTEN BY MICHAEL ANGIER
Being alive means we have and will have problems.
And if we're going to be confronted with problems the rest of our lives, then becoming good at facing and solving problems seems to be a worthy endeavor.
Before I jump into my list, allow me to share a few of my thoughts ABOUT problems.
I believe there is almost always more than one solution to any problem. And if you think there's only one, you will be significantly limiting yourself.
I also think that in business, you don't really have problems, you have expenses. This assumes that every problem in business can be solved. It's just going to cost time, energy and/or money to solve it. Not so with all personal problems. Many of them cannot be solved with money alone.
Our attitude toward problems and problem-solving is probably as important, if not more important, than our skills or knowledge in solving them. How we approach our problems is critical.
If we're angry about having the problem, it's going to be a lot harder to solve. Complaining about why we have the problem takes time andenergy away from SOLVING the problem. What we resist tends to persist.
And remember that problems can be, and often are, good things. We learn from them. We create or discover opportunities that wouldn't be realized without working through them. If there were no problems to solve, we would not be necessary.
That said, here are my Top Ten Ways to Solve Problems:
WRITTEN BY MICHAEL ANGIER
Being alive means we have and will have problems.
And if we're going to be confronted with problems the rest of our lives, then becoming good at facing and solving problems seems to be a worthy endeavor.
Before I jump into my list, allow me to share a few of my thoughts ABOUT problems.
I believe there is almost always more than one solution to any problem. And if you think there's only one, you will be significantly limiting yourself.
I also think that in business, you don't really have problems, you have expenses. This assumes that every problem in business can be solved. It's just going to cost time, energy and/or money to solve it. Not so with all personal problems. Many of them cannot be solved with money alone.
Our attitude toward problems and problem-solving is probably as important, if not more important, than our skills or knowledge in solving them. How we approach our problems is critical.
If we're angry about having the problem, it's going to be a lot harder to solve. Complaining about why we have the problem takes time andenergy away from SOLVING the problem. What we resist tends to persist.
And remember that problems can be, and often are, good things. We learn from them. We create or discover opportunities that wouldn't be realized without working through them. If there were no problems to solve, we would not be necessary.
That said, here are my Top Ten Ways to Solve Problems:
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Success and achievement are a science. They are the result
of specific methods and tools that anyone can learn, and in
fact, ARE mastered by most of us when we are adequately
motivated. (See last week's article.) Each of us have
achieved extraordinary success in our lives. We have set
goals that were important to us, developed plans and
budgets, learned the skills, devoted the time, energy and
discipline to achieve our goals, and ultimately passed the
test to get our driver's license. We even talked our parents
into letting us borrow the car -- and we did all that as
mere teenagers!
We've learned to ride a bike, date, get into school, perhaps
buy and sell stocks or real estate. We've learned to play
poker or bake a birthday cake for someone special. We've
learned to plan a vacation, mastered the obscure intricacies
of an iPod or assembled a swing set for the kids.
Each of us has a history of specific, methodical success. We
have achieved goals that were important to us, and mostly
we've done it on time and on budget.
And yet. And yet when it comes to the "big" goals or the
"big" transformations in life, many of us remain stuck and
frustrated.
We want to change our personality, save for the future,
start a business, go back to school or move to Australia and
we seem to make little or no progress. From year to year, our
weight, health and fitness levels remain about the same. We
want to up-grade our home, but we stay where we are. We want
more money or a promotion, but find it "hard." What's going on?
The New Science of Success says the likely culprit is an
inadequate plan.
The plan always comes first. Whether we are learning to walk
(the plan is to try and try again...until!) or sailing the
world after retiring at age 50, the key is a plan that has a
high likelihood of success. Adequate plans include a list of
skills to be mastered, and mentors to teach us. They include
a budget for time, energy, money and extra time to recover
from "mid-course corrections."
A goal without a plan is just a pipedream! I recently talked
with a woman who lives in rural Wisconsin. For most of her
life she's dreamed of going to college to becoming a science
teacher, preferably on U.S. military bases overseas. She's
come to our World Class Life conference a couple of times,
invested in other workshops, listened to audio programs, and
even started a MasterMind group, "although it quickly became
just a ladies chat group." And little has changed.
What's going on? She has no plan! There's no budget. She
hasn't applied for scholarships or aid programs. She isn't
taking courses part-time, even though there's a branch of
the University of Wisconsin only a few minutes from her
home. She hasn't systematically borrowed books from the
library to prepare herself. Her husband supports her, but
there is no agreement for him to cook, clean, tend the kids
or allow time for her to study. In short, she's spent time
and money, effort and heartache on a dream, but has no
strategy for success.
No wonder it isn't happening for her! (We've talked and I
have permission to share her story without naming her.)
Compare that to a guy named Kheen, who knocked on my door
several years ago and announced he was going to build a sub-
division on 27 acres across the road. He pointed out where
the roads would be, knew the number of lots, the spec homes
he would build to get the neighborhood started, and how to
get the permits and funding he would need. He had a plan. He
KNEW the future in advance! (And, in about 18 months, he
pulled it off. I estimate he made about 3 million dollars,
although that's a guess.)
There's a wonderful quote from Walt Disney: "If you can
dream it, you can do it." I believe that, but with a vital
caveat -- you need a plan. You need a strategy, a system or
map or a recipe.
Every building project requires blueprints. Every cake
requires a recipe. Every business loan requires a business
plan. Every little kid has a plan to stay up late, even if
the plan is just to whine and argue until Mom or Dad gives
in.
The New Science of Success requires that you have a plan to
achieve your most important goals. Trump Tower is the result
of a goal, a high level of motivation, and a detailed plan.
Oprah and Bill Gates, and that successful cousin of yours,
all have plans, budgets, schedules and benchmarks for every
new project they take on. So should you.
of specific methods and tools that anyone can learn, and in
fact, ARE mastered by most of us when we are adequately
motivated. (See last week's article.) Each of us have
achieved extraordinary success in our lives. We have set
goals that were important to us, developed plans and
budgets, learned the skills, devoted the time, energy and
discipline to achieve our goals, and ultimately passed the
test to get our driver's license. We even talked our parents
into letting us borrow the car -- and we did all that as
mere teenagers!
We've learned to ride a bike, date, get into school, perhaps
buy and sell stocks or real estate. We've learned to play
poker or bake a birthday cake for someone special. We've
learned to plan a vacation, mastered the obscure intricacies
of an iPod or assembled a swing set for the kids.
Each of us has a history of specific, methodical success. We
have achieved goals that were important to us, and mostly
we've done it on time and on budget.
And yet. And yet when it comes to the "big" goals or the
"big" transformations in life, many of us remain stuck and
frustrated.
We want to change our personality, save for the future,
start a business, go back to school or move to Australia and
we seem to make little or no progress. From year to year, our
weight, health and fitness levels remain about the same. We
want to up-grade our home, but we stay where we are. We want
more money or a promotion, but find it "hard." What's going on?
The New Science of Success says the likely culprit is an
inadequate plan.
The plan always comes first. Whether we are learning to walk
(the plan is to try and try again...until!) or sailing the
world after retiring at age 50, the key is a plan that has a
high likelihood of success. Adequate plans include a list of
skills to be mastered, and mentors to teach us. They include
a budget for time, energy, money and extra time to recover
from "mid-course corrections."
A goal without a plan is just a pipedream! I recently talked
with a woman who lives in rural Wisconsin. For most of her
life she's dreamed of going to college to becoming a science
teacher, preferably on U.S. military bases overseas. She's
come to our World Class Life conference a couple of times,
invested in other workshops, listened to audio programs, and
even started a MasterMind group, "although it quickly became
just a ladies chat group." And little has changed.
What's going on? She has no plan! There's no budget. She
hasn't applied for scholarships or aid programs. She isn't
taking courses part-time, even though there's a branch of
the University of Wisconsin only a few minutes from her
home. She hasn't systematically borrowed books from the
library to prepare herself. Her husband supports her, but
there is no agreement for him to cook, clean, tend the kids
or allow time for her to study. In short, she's spent time
and money, effort and heartache on a dream, but has no
strategy for success.
No wonder it isn't happening for her! (We've talked and I
have permission to share her story without naming her.)
Compare that to a guy named Kheen, who knocked on my door
several years ago and announced he was going to build a sub-
division on 27 acres across the road. He pointed out where
the roads would be, knew the number of lots, the spec homes
he would build to get the neighborhood started, and how to
get the permits and funding he would need. He had a plan. He
KNEW the future in advance! (And, in about 18 months, he
pulled it off. I estimate he made about 3 million dollars,
although that's a guess.)
There's a wonderful quote from Walt Disney: "If you can
dream it, you can do it." I believe that, but with a vital
caveat -- you need a plan. You need a strategy, a system or
map or a recipe.
Every building project requires blueprints. Every cake
requires a recipe. Every business loan requires a business
plan. Every little kid has a plan to stay up late, even if
the plan is just to whine and argue until Mom or Dad gives
in.
The New Science of Success requires that you have a plan to
achieve your most important goals. Trump Tower is the result
of a goal, a high level of motivation, and a detailed plan.
Oprah and Bill Gates, and that successful cousin of yours,
all have plans, budgets, schedules and benchmarks for every
new project they take on. So should you.
Success and achievement are a science. They are the result
of specific methods and tools that anyone can learn, and in
fact, ARE mastered by most of us when we are adequately
motivated. (See last week's article.) Each of us have
achieved extraordinary success in our lives. We have set
goals that were important to us, developed plans and
budgets, learned the skills, devoted the time, energy and
discipline to achieve our goals, and ultimately passed the
test to get our driver's license. We even talked our parents
into letting us borrow the car -- and we did all that as
mere teenagers!
We've learned to ride a bike, date, get into school, perhaps
buy and sell stocks or real estate. We've learned to play
poker or bake a birthday cake for someone special. We've
learned to plan a vacation, mastered the obscure intricacies
of an iPod or assembled a swing set for the kids.
Each of us has a history of specific, methodical success. We
have achieved goals that were important to us, and mostly
we've done it on time and on budget.
And yet. And yet when it comes to the "big" goals or the
"big" transformations in life, many of us remain stuck and
frustrated.
We want to change our personality, save for the future,
start a business, go back to school or move to Australia and
we seem to make little or no progress. From year to year, our
weight, health and fitness levels remain about the same. We
want to up-grade our home, but we stay where we are. We want
more money or a promotion, but find it "hard." What's going on?
The New Science of Success says the likely culprit is an
inadequate plan.
The plan always comes first. Whether we are learning to walk
(the plan is to try and try again...until!) or sailing the
world after retiring at age 50, the key is a plan that has a
high likelihood of success. Adequate plans include a list of
skills to be mastered, and mentors to teach us. They include
a budget for time, energy, money and extra time to recover
from "mid-course corrections."
A goal without a plan is just a pipedream! I recently talked
with a woman who lives in rural Wisconsin. For most of her
life she's dreamed of going to college to becoming a science
teacher, preferably on U.S. military bases overseas. She's
come to our World Class Life conference a couple of times,
invested in other workshops, listened to audio programs, and
even started a MasterMind group, "although it quickly became
just a ladies chat group." And little has changed.
What's going on? She has no plan! There's no budget. She
hasn't applied for scholarships or aid programs. She isn't
taking courses part-time, even though there's a branch of
the University of Wisconsin only a few minutes from her
home. She hasn't systematically borrowed books from the
library to prepare herself. Her husband supports her, but
there is no agreement for him to cook, clean, tend the kids
or allow time for her to study. In short, she's spent time
and money, effort and heartache on a dream, but has no
strategy for success.
No wonder it isn't happening for her! (We've talked and I
have permission to share her story without naming her.)
Compare that to a guy named Kheen, who knocked on my door
several years ago and announced he was going to build a sub-
division on 27 acres across the road. He pointed out where
the roads would be, knew the number of lots, the spec homes
he would build to get the neighborhood started, and how to
get the permits and funding he would need. He had a plan. He
KNEW the future in advance! (And, in about 18 months, he
pulled it off. I estimate he made about 3 million dollars,
although that's a guess.)
There's a wonderful quote from Walt Disney: "If you can
dream it, you can do it." I believe that, but with a vital
caveat -- you need a plan. You need a strategy, a system or
map or a recipe.
Every building project requires blueprints. Every cake
requires a recipe. Every business loan requires a business
plan. Every little kid has a plan to stay up late, even if
the plan is just to whine and argue until Mom or Dad gives
in.
The New Science of Success requires that you have a plan to
achieve your most important goals. Trump Tower is the result
of a goal, a high level of motivation, and a detailed plan.
Oprah and Bill Gates, and that successful cousin of yours,
all have plans, budgets, schedules and benchmarks for every
new project they take on. So should you.
of specific methods and tools that anyone can learn, and in
fact, ARE mastered by most of us when we are adequately
motivated. (See last week's article.) Each of us have
achieved extraordinary success in our lives. We have set
goals that were important to us, developed plans and
budgets, learned the skills, devoted the time, energy and
discipline to achieve our goals, and ultimately passed the
test to get our driver's license. We even talked our parents
into letting us borrow the car -- and we did all that as
mere teenagers!
We've learned to ride a bike, date, get into school, perhaps
buy and sell stocks or real estate. We've learned to play
poker or bake a birthday cake for someone special. We've
learned to plan a vacation, mastered the obscure intricacies
of an iPod or assembled a swing set for the kids.
Each of us has a history of specific, methodical success. We
have achieved goals that were important to us, and mostly
we've done it on time and on budget.
And yet. And yet when it comes to the "big" goals or the
"big" transformations in life, many of us remain stuck and
frustrated.
We want to change our personality, save for the future,
start a business, go back to school or move to Australia and
we seem to make little or no progress. From year to year, our
weight, health and fitness levels remain about the same. We
want to up-grade our home, but we stay where we are. We want
more money or a promotion, but find it "hard." What's going on?
The New Science of Success says the likely culprit is an
inadequate plan.
The plan always comes first. Whether we are learning to walk
(the plan is to try and try again...until!) or sailing the
world after retiring at age 50, the key is a plan that has a
high likelihood of success. Adequate plans include a list of
skills to be mastered, and mentors to teach us. They include
a budget for time, energy, money and extra time to recover
from "mid-course corrections."
A goal without a plan is just a pipedream! I recently talked
with a woman who lives in rural Wisconsin. For most of her
life she's dreamed of going to college to becoming a science
teacher, preferably on U.S. military bases overseas. She's
come to our World Class Life conference a couple of times,
invested in other workshops, listened to audio programs, and
even started a MasterMind group, "although it quickly became
just a ladies chat group." And little has changed.
What's going on? She has no plan! There's no budget. She
hasn't applied for scholarships or aid programs. She isn't
taking courses part-time, even though there's a branch of
the University of Wisconsin only a few minutes from her
home. She hasn't systematically borrowed books from the
library to prepare herself. Her husband supports her, but
there is no agreement for him to cook, clean, tend the kids
or allow time for her to study. In short, she's spent time
and money, effort and heartache on a dream, but has no
strategy for success.
No wonder it isn't happening for her! (We've talked and I
have permission to share her story without naming her.)
Compare that to a guy named Kheen, who knocked on my door
several years ago and announced he was going to build a sub-
division on 27 acres across the road. He pointed out where
the roads would be, knew the number of lots, the spec homes
he would build to get the neighborhood started, and how to
get the permits and funding he would need. He had a plan. He
KNEW the future in advance! (And, in about 18 months, he
pulled it off. I estimate he made about 3 million dollars,
although that's a guess.)
There's a wonderful quote from Walt Disney: "If you can
dream it, you can do it." I believe that, but with a vital
caveat -- you need a plan. You need a strategy, a system or
map or a recipe.
Every building project requires blueprints. Every cake
requires a recipe. Every business loan requires a business
plan. Every little kid has a plan to stay up late, even if
the plan is just to whine and argue until Mom or Dad gives
in.
The New Science of Success requires that you have a plan to
achieve your most important goals. Trump Tower is the result
of a goal, a high level of motivation, and a detailed plan.
Oprah and Bill Gates, and that successful cousin of yours,
all have plans, budgets, schedules and benchmarks for every
new project they take on. So should you.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Focus on Happiness
A Reason to Smile
Devoting time each day for happiness will change your day and change your brain chemistry.
It can be so easy to get caught up in the rigors of modern life that we tend to forget that happiness need not come with stipulations. Happiness becomes something we must schedule and strive for—a hard-won emotion—and then only when we have no worries to occupy our thoughts. In reality, overwhelming joy is not the exclusive province of those with unlimited time and no troubles to speak of. Many of the happiest people on earth are also those coping with the most serious challenges. They have learned to make time for those simple yet superb pleasures that can be enjoyed quickly and easily. Cultivating a happy heart takes no more than five minutes. The resultant delight will be neither complex nor complicated, but it will be profound and will serve as a reminder that there is always a reason to smile.
So much that is ecstasy-inducing can be accomplished in five minutes. Alone, we can enjoy an aromatic cup of our favorite tea, take a stroll through the garden we have created, write about the day's events in a journal, doodle while daydreaming, or breathe deeply while we listen to the silence around us. In the company of a good friend or treasured relative, we can share a few silly jokes, enjoy a waltz around the room, play a fast-paced hand of cards, or reconnect through lighthearted conversation. The key is to first identify what makes us dizzyingly happy. If we do only what we believe should bring us contentment, our five minutes will not be particularly satisfying. When we allow ourselves the freedom to do whatever brings us pleasure, five minutes out of 14 wakeful hours can brighten our lives immeasurably.
It is often when we have the least free time or energy to devote to joy that we need to unwind and enjoy ourselves the most. Making happiness a priority will help you find five minutes every day to indulge in the things that inspire elation within you. Eventually, your happiness breaks will become an established part of your routine. If you start by pursuing activities you already enjoy and then gradually think up new and different ways to fill your daily five minutes of happiness, you will never be without something to smile about.
Devoting time each day for happiness will change your day and change your brain chemistry.
It can be so easy to get caught up in the rigors of modern life that we tend to forget that happiness need not come with stipulations. Happiness becomes something we must schedule and strive for—a hard-won emotion—and then only when we have no worries to occupy our thoughts. In reality, overwhelming joy is not the exclusive province of those with unlimited time and no troubles to speak of. Many of the happiest people on earth are also those coping with the most serious challenges. They have learned to make time for those simple yet superb pleasures that can be enjoyed quickly and easily. Cultivating a happy heart takes no more than five minutes. The resultant delight will be neither complex nor complicated, but it will be profound and will serve as a reminder that there is always a reason to smile.
So much that is ecstasy-inducing can be accomplished in five minutes. Alone, we can enjoy an aromatic cup of our favorite tea, take a stroll through the garden we have created, write about the day's events in a journal, doodle while daydreaming, or breathe deeply while we listen to the silence around us. In the company of a good friend or treasured relative, we can share a few silly jokes, enjoy a waltz around the room, play a fast-paced hand of cards, or reconnect through lighthearted conversation. The key is to first identify what makes us dizzyingly happy. If we do only what we believe should bring us contentment, our five minutes will not be particularly satisfying. When we allow ourselves the freedom to do whatever brings us pleasure, five minutes out of 14 wakeful hours can brighten our lives immeasurably.
It is often when we have the least free time or energy to devote to joy that we need to unwind and enjoy ourselves the most. Making happiness a priority will help you find five minutes every day to indulge in the things that inspire elation within you. Eventually, your happiness breaks will become an established part of your routine. If you start by pursuing activities you already enjoy and then gradually think up new and different ways to fill your daily five minutes of happiness, you will never be without something to smile about.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Build Your Leadership Skills on a Solid Foundation
Build Your Leadership Skills on a Solid Foundation
by Kevin Eikenberry on May 11, 2010
Growing up I learned a song in Sunday school based on one of Jesus’ parables (Matthew 7:24-29). It is about two builders and where they chose to build.
The story (and song) goes that the wise man built his house upon the rock. The other builder built his house upon the sand. When the rains and winds came, as they always do, one house stayed strong, and the other did not.
The story speaks to building on a firm and steady foundation. The parallel for us as leaders is to build our leadership habits, values and beliefs on solid unshakable principles.
It is easy to read a book or article and be excited about a new technique, approach or method. Most of these are sound and valuable. But ultimately they will only hold the greatest value for you when they are integrated into the foundation of your leadership house – and the techniques, methods and approaches are understood based on their underlying and unassailable principles.
Hopefully you can read of these principles in my writing in the past, and I delineated many as “Remarkable Principles” in my book Remarkable Leadership. I plan to do a better job of highlighting these principles for you in the future. But for now, ask yourself these questions, as your leadership activity of the day.
What is my leadership philosophy?
What principles do I lead by?
What are my most important leadership values?
by Kevin Eikenberry on May 11, 2010
Growing up I learned a song in Sunday school based on one of Jesus’ parables (Matthew 7:24-29). It is about two builders and where they chose to build.
The story (and song) goes that the wise man built his house upon the rock. The other builder built his house upon the sand. When the rains and winds came, as they always do, one house stayed strong, and the other did not.
The story speaks to building on a firm and steady foundation. The parallel for us as leaders is to build our leadership habits, values and beliefs on solid unshakable principles.
It is easy to read a book or article and be excited about a new technique, approach or method. Most of these are sound and valuable. But ultimately they will only hold the greatest value for you when they are integrated into the foundation of your leadership house – and the techniques, methods and approaches are understood based on their underlying and unassailable principles.
Hopefully you can read of these principles in my writing in the past, and I delineated many as “Remarkable Principles” in my book Remarkable Leadership. I plan to do a better job of highlighting these principles for you in the future. But for now, ask yourself these questions, as your leadership activity of the day.
What is my leadership philosophy?
What principles do I lead by?
What are my most important leadership values?
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Success
How Much Do You Want Success?
There's a story of a young man who heard of a great teacher
who knew all the secrets of life. The teacher lived deep in
the woods and the young man went in search of him. When
young man found the teacher, he eagerly exclaimed, "Teach me
wisdom! I would give anything to be wise." The old teacher
silently stood and led the student to a nearby lake. Walking
into the water until they both stood waist-deep, the old man
suddenly grabbed the student's head and thrust him under the
water.
At first, the young man thought it was a strange joke, but
he quickly began to panic and started fighting for release.
As the moments passed, the young man fought harder and
harder, finally struggling with all his strength to force
the old teacher to let him up. He jerked his head above
water, gasped for air, and stared at the crazy old teacher
in disbelief. When he could speak, he screamed, "What's the
matter with you? Why did you do that?!" Calmly, the old man
replied, "When you desire wisdom as much as you desired that
next breath of air, you will find it."
Many of us desire success but are not clear about why or how
badly we want it.
Last week, I wrote about the importance of clearly defining
success so we recognize it when our opportunity arrives.
It's vital that our definition of success be clear in our
minds. You can't hit a target you can't see or haven't
defined. You can read more about that at:
http://PhilipHumbert.com/TIPS
This week, I want to focus on the necessity of knowing why
and how badly we want to achieve our desired outcome.
Many people dream or wish, hope or fantasize about success,
but also hope it won't require too much of them. They would
like a major promotion, but prefer not to work the long
hours or master the skills to obtain it. They would like to
start a business, achieve wealth or fitness, improve their
personal relationships or achieve some other type of success
but they are reluctant to pay the price because they aren't
sure exactly why or how badly they want it.
Think about that! We all have dreams or wishes and that's
fine! Dreams and hopes, fantasies and desires are good
things. They entertain us, relieve stress, even give us the
illusion that we have "goals" without requiring that we risk
or change very much. As long as we are clear about the
distinction between highly desired GOALS and vaguely desired
wishes, there's nothing wrong with hoping.
I'll go out on a limb and make this generalization, knowing
that it does not apply to everyone or every situation. Here
it is: Most people's most important GOAL is to preserve what
they currently have and minimize their risk of losing
anything important to them. Most people put greater value
and priority on keeping what's familiar and comfortable than
they do on achieving their definition of "success." Again,
there's nothing wrong with that, and it makes sense.
We may not be rich, but we fear poverty. We may not be
famous, but we do not want to become the subject of
ridicule. We may not have the home, car, income or other
things we desire, but we don't want to lose what we have.
That's human nature and in many ways, it's healthy. Don't be
embarrassed about that!
But moving up the ladder of success means leaving our
current situation behind. It often requires some risk.
It certainly requires some change in skills, behavior,
attitudes or how we use our time. "If you do what you've
always done, you'll get what you've always gotten."
It's vital to know WHAT you want (see last week's article)
and WHY and how badly you want it. It's vital to be clear
about what you'll do or change, learn or risk to achieve
your goals. And while success rarely "costs" as much as we
fear it might, it always costs something and the price must
be paid in full, and in advance.
To run a marathon, you must put in the time and miles of
training. To build a business you must master the skills,
take the risks, put in the hours, invest your savings and do
the things that are required. Wishing and hoping, dreaming
and talking "a good game" won't get it done. Ultimately, you
must do the work, and that requires clear and compelling
REASONS to get up every morning and pursue your destiny.
Many people claim they "would do it" if they had the right
opportunity or could see a way to "get there," but as Jim
Rohn observed, usually the "how" doesn't appear until we
have sufficient reasons. "Reasons come first, solutions
comes second."
When you want success as badly as you would fight for a
breath of air or to save your child's life, or to save (or
create) your own life, you will find a way.
Why, and how badly, do you want success?
There's a story of a young man who heard of a great teacher
who knew all the secrets of life. The teacher lived deep in
the woods and the young man went in search of him. When
young man found the teacher, he eagerly exclaimed, "Teach me
wisdom! I would give anything to be wise." The old teacher
silently stood and led the student to a nearby lake. Walking
into the water until they both stood waist-deep, the old man
suddenly grabbed the student's head and thrust him under the
water.
At first, the young man thought it was a strange joke, but
he quickly began to panic and started fighting for release.
As the moments passed, the young man fought harder and
harder, finally struggling with all his strength to force
the old teacher to let him up. He jerked his head above
water, gasped for air, and stared at the crazy old teacher
in disbelief. When he could speak, he screamed, "What's the
matter with you? Why did you do that?!" Calmly, the old man
replied, "When you desire wisdom as much as you desired that
next breath of air, you will find it."
Many of us desire success but are not clear about why or how
badly we want it.
Last week, I wrote about the importance of clearly defining
success so we recognize it when our opportunity arrives.
It's vital that our definition of success be clear in our
minds. You can't hit a target you can't see or haven't
defined. You can read more about that at:
http://PhilipHumbert.com/TIPS
This week, I want to focus on the necessity of knowing why
and how badly we want to achieve our desired outcome.
Many people dream or wish, hope or fantasize about success,
but also hope it won't require too much of them. They would
like a major promotion, but prefer not to work the long
hours or master the skills to obtain it. They would like to
start a business, achieve wealth or fitness, improve their
personal relationships or achieve some other type of success
but they are reluctant to pay the price because they aren't
sure exactly why or how badly they want it.
Think about that! We all have dreams or wishes and that's
fine! Dreams and hopes, fantasies and desires are good
things. They entertain us, relieve stress, even give us the
illusion that we have "goals" without requiring that we risk
or change very much. As long as we are clear about the
distinction between highly desired GOALS and vaguely desired
wishes, there's nothing wrong with hoping.
I'll go out on a limb and make this generalization, knowing
that it does not apply to everyone or every situation. Here
it is: Most people's most important GOAL is to preserve what
they currently have and minimize their risk of losing
anything important to them. Most people put greater value
and priority on keeping what's familiar and comfortable than
they do on achieving their definition of "success." Again,
there's nothing wrong with that, and it makes sense.
We may not be rich, but we fear poverty. We may not be
famous, but we do not want to become the subject of
ridicule. We may not have the home, car, income or other
things we desire, but we don't want to lose what we have.
That's human nature and in many ways, it's healthy. Don't be
embarrassed about that!
But moving up the ladder of success means leaving our
current situation behind. It often requires some risk.
It certainly requires some change in skills, behavior,
attitudes or how we use our time. "If you do what you've
always done, you'll get what you've always gotten."
It's vital to know WHAT you want (see last week's article)
and WHY and how badly you want it. It's vital to be clear
about what you'll do or change, learn or risk to achieve
your goals. And while success rarely "costs" as much as we
fear it might, it always costs something and the price must
be paid in full, and in advance.
To run a marathon, you must put in the time and miles of
training. To build a business you must master the skills,
take the risks, put in the hours, invest your savings and do
the things that are required. Wishing and hoping, dreaming
and talking "a good game" won't get it done. Ultimately, you
must do the work, and that requires clear and compelling
REASONS to get up every morning and pursue your destiny.
Many people claim they "would do it" if they had the right
opportunity or could see a way to "get there," but as Jim
Rohn observed, usually the "how" doesn't appear until we
have sufficient reasons. "Reasons come first, solutions
comes second."
When you want success as badly as you would fight for a
breath of air or to save your child's life, or to save (or
create) your own life, you will find a way.
Why, and how badly, do you want success?
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Live Big
How You Start Your Day Counts
by Josh Hinds
Whether or not we choose to believe it,
for the most part you and I have a clean
slate with each new sun rise. Whatever
happened yesterday, good or bad is now
rooted in the past.
In the moment in which we now find
ourselves, we have the ability to focus
in on and do the things which will serve
us for the better, or we can give our
attention to those things which will
re-ignite whatever thoughts were causing
us to remain stuck.
We have a choice, and fortunately, it
isn't all that difficult to set the tone
early on in your day. Does that mean
you're guaranteed not to meet with a
challenge early on that will knock you
off course or throw you for a loop? Of
course not, but in the event that
something (or someone) shows up with such
an agenda you'll find yourself a lot more
prepared to deal with it and be able to
adjust course accordingly.
Here are some simple, but effective ideas
you can use to start your day out on a
positive note.
Upon waking up, name at least ten people
you're thankful for - recount those in your
life who've had a positive impact on you.
Think of those who have in some way helped
to make you the unique person you are. Don't
sell yourself short here.
No matter what place you may find yourself
in now, you're still an amazing person,
with unique gifts and talents. You don't
have to believe it, but it's still the
absolute truth! Practicing gratitude is a
powerful thing that helps to reconnect us
with our inner power, and the abilities
which make up who we are.
Give thanks for your talents and skills -
each of us has been blessed with special
skills and talents. You may not feel as
though you've completely developed all of
yours up to this point in your life, but
that doesn't change the fact that you've
got them.
Think through those things that others
compliment you on, those are talents. Don't
underestimate all the amazing bits and pieces
that go into making you the person you are.
As you identify and give thanks for the
talents that were bestowed upon you commit
to develop them and become more proficient
in their use.
Write down your days most important action
steps the night before - The simple act of
writing down the following days most
important tasks will give you a plan to move
on the next day. Keep in mind that you can
get the most productive mileage if you'll
put your "Super Tasks" at the top, where
you'll complete them first.
For the purpose of this article consider
Super Tasks as those things which upon
their completion will give you the absolute
most bang for your buck. Consider the
difference between a "Super Task" and say one
of lesser importance. A super task might be:
Calling on a prospective client, while one
that doesn't quite hold such importance in the
grand scheme of things might be: cut the grass.
While both are important, and you want to get
both done, the simple fact is the first example
is going to lead towards a greater reward then
the latter. You see, it's more a matter of
separating items which fall into the category
of "busy work" versus those which can move us
forward at a maximum pace. Another such "Super
Task" might be to spend time studying your
industry or chosen profession.
Review the actions steps you wrote down the
night before - As you are looking over the items
you wrote down, close your eyes and see yourself
completing them and experiencing the wonderful
sense of accomplishment for having done so. After
you have visualized yourself finishing the items
on your daily action list take a deep breath and
begin your day working on and completing them.
Keep in mind that each new day is just that - an
opportunity to turn the page, and implement daily
actions that can steer your life in the direction
you wish it to go. You can sail your ship, or choose
to remain mired in inaction and float aimlessly,
dependent upon whatever life may throw your way. My
sincere hope for you is that you will choose the
first option.
And remember...
It's your life, LIVE BIG!
by Josh Hinds
Whether or not we choose to believe it,
for the most part you and I have a clean
slate with each new sun rise. Whatever
happened yesterday, good or bad is now
rooted in the past.
In the moment in which we now find
ourselves, we have the ability to focus
in on and do the things which will serve
us for the better, or we can give our
attention to those things which will
re-ignite whatever thoughts were causing
us to remain stuck.
We have a choice, and fortunately, it
isn't all that difficult to set the tone
early on in your day. Does that mean
you're guaranteed not to meet with a
challenge early on that will knock you
off course or throw you for a loop? Of
course not, but in the event that
something (or someone) shows up with such
an agenda you'll find yourself a lot more
prepared to deal with it and be able to
adjust course accordingly.
Here are some simple, but effective ideas
you can use to start your day out on a
positive note.
Upon waking up, name at least ten people
you're thankful for - recount those in your
life who've had a positive impact on you.
Think of those who have in some way helped
to make you the unique person you are. Don't
sell yourself short here.
No matter what place you may find yourself
in now, you're still an amazing person,
with unique gifts and talents. You don't
have to believe it, but it's still the
absolute truth! Practicing gratitude is a
powerful thing that helps to reconnect us
with our inner power, and the abilities
which make up who we are.
Give thanks for your talents and skills -
each of us has been blessed with special
skills and talents. You may not feel as
though you've completely developed all of
yours up to this point in your life, but
that doesn't change the fact that you've
got them.
Think through those things that others
compliment you on, those are talents. Don't
underestimate all the amazing bits and pieces
that go into making you the person you are.
As you identify and give thanks for the
talents that were bestowed upon you commit
to develop them and become more proficient
in their use.
Write down your days most important action
steps the night before - The simple act of
writing down the following days most
important tasks will give you a plan to move
on the next day. Keep in mind that you can
get the most productive mileage if you'll
put your "Super Tasks" at the top, where
you'll complete them first.
For the purpose of this article consider
Super Tasks as those things which upon
their completion will give you the absolute
most bang for your buck. Consider the
difference between a "Super Task" and say one
of lesser importance. A super task might be:
Calling on a prospective client, while one
that doesn't quite hold such importance in the
grand scheme of things might be: cut the grass.
While both are important, and you want to get
both done, the simple fact is the first example
is going to lead towards a greater reward then
the latter. You see, it's more a matter of
separating items which fall into the category
of "busy work" versus those which can move us
forward at a maximum pace. Another such "Super
Task" might be to spend time studying your
industry or chosen profession.
Review the actions steps you wrote down the
night before - As you are looking over the items
you wrote down, close your eyes and see yourself
completing them and experiencing the wonderful
sense of accomplishment for having done so. After
you have visualized yourself finishing the items
on your daily action list take a deep breath and
begin your day working on and completing them.
Keep in mind that each new day is just that - an
opportunity to turn the page, and implement daily
actions that can steer your life in the direction
you wish it to go. You can sail your ship, or choose
to remain mired in inaction and float aimlessly,
dependent upon whatever life may throw your way. My
sincere hope for you is that you will choose the
first option.
And remember...
It's your life, LIVE BIG!
Monday, May 3, 2010
Engaged?
Hot or Cold?
How engaged are you and your team? Are you:
Hot with passion,
Lukewarm with complacency
Cold with apathy
It’s an important question to ask because hot and highly engaged people deliver superior results. Luke warm people settle for mediocrity. And cold employees will ruin your team and organization.
Think of your culture as a big pot of soup with everyone in your organization stirring the pot with a spoon. The most important ingredient is the energy that each person shares while stirring the pot. This energy determines the temperature of your soup and the temperature is a key factor in determining how good it tastes.
After all, hot soup is delicious. No one likes lukewarm soup. And cold soup is gross. :)
In order to create great soup you need to focus on building a team of engaged, energized, passionate pot stirrers.
It doesn't happen by osmosis. It happens when you create a culture of greatness, lead with optimism, share a compelling vision, nurture your people, develop their talent, unleash their passion and focus on their engagement. And research shows that when you focus on the engagement of your team you enhance their performance, productivity and results.
So whether you are hot, lukewarm or cold, the great news is that with simple strategies and more focus and energy you can raise the temperature and engagement of your team...and your own career.
How engaged are you and your team? Are you:
Hot with passion,
Lukewarm with complacency
Cold with apathy
It’s an important question to ask because hot and highly engaged people deliver superior results. Luke warm people settle for mediocrity. And cold employees will ruin your team and organization.
Think of your culture as a big pot of soup with everyone in your organization stirring the pot with a spoon. The most important ingredient is the energy that each person shares while stirring the pot. This energy determines the temperature of your soup and the temperature is a key factor in determining how good it tastes.
After all, hot soup is delicious. No one likes lukewarm soup. And cold soup is gross. :)
In order to create great soup you need to focus on building a team of engaged, energized, passionate pot stirrers.
It doesn't happen by osmosis. It happens when you create a culture of greatness, lead with optimism, share a compelling vision, nurture your people, develop their talent, unleash their passion and focus on their engagement. And research shows that when you focus on the engagement of your team you enhance their performance, productivity and results.
So whether you are hot, lukewarm or cold, the great news is that with simple strategies and more focus and energy you can raise the temperature and engagement of your team...and your own career.
Two Frogs
The Two Frogs
---------------------
Two young frogs fell into a bucket of milk. Both tried to jump to freedom, but the sides of the bucket were steep
and no foundation was to be had on the surface of the liquid.
Seeing little chance of escape, the first frog soon despaired and stopped jumping. He sunk to the bottom of the
bucket and after some time, drowned.
The other frog also didn't see any chance of success but he never stopped trying.
Even though each jump reached the same height as before, he kept on struggling. Eventually, his persistence
churned some of the milk into butter. From the now hardened surface of the milk, he managed to leap out of the bucket.
So what's the moral of the story?
"Those who don't give up and persevere may be in for a pleasant surprise! "
- Author Unknown -
---------------------
Two young frogs fell into a bucket of milk. Both tried to jump to freedom, but the sides of the bucket were steep
and no foundation was to be had on the surface of the liquid.
Seeing little chance of escape, the first frog soon despaired and stopped jumping. He sunk to the bottom of the
bucket and after some time, drowned.
The other frog also didn't see any chance of success but he never stopped trying.
Even though each jump reached the same height as before, he kept on struggling. Eventually, his persistence
churned some of the milk into butter. From the now hardened surface of the milk, he managed to leap out of the bucket.
So what's the moral of the story?
"Those who don't give up and persevere may be in for a pleasant surprise! "
- Author Unknown -
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