tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55325887061068015002024-03-05T20:46:06.354-05:00Bill Banhamlife...without boundaries
- daily articles to help you create a powerful personal brand, build your own business & generate a massive royalty income...B2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09358846149791813701noreply@blogger.comBlogger204125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532588706106801500.post-85771278909844381412014-03-27T10:25:00.003-04:002014-03-27T10:25:45.440-04:00Formal Post Secondary EducationFor all the non believers out there, pls take a couple of minutes and read...
http://news.vemma.com/2014/03/24/college-professor-teaches-benefits-network-marketing/B2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09358846149791813701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532588706106801500.post-71559283465115277482013-02-20T19:05:00.001-05:002013-02-20T19:05:14.141-05:00Your StoryIf someone won't buy your story why would you buy theirs?<br />
- Patrick Maser<br />
B2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09358846149791813701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532588706106801500.post-16189055839965378172013-02-19T10:20:00.001-05:002013-02-19T10:20:42.411-05:00Let It Be YouEach and every day, there are people all around the country and world who are living their dreams. Millionaires are made every day. Families are experiencing tremendous relationships. People are becoming more and more healthy. Life-long learners are growing intellectually and improving their chances for success.<br />
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The fact is that living the life of your dreams is possible. People prove that every day. Someone somewhere is going to get rich, get healthy and improve their life. My recommendation is this: Let it be you!<br />
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Have you ever wanted to make more money? Have you ever looked at someone who has money and wished that it could be you? People think about getting wealthy all of the time, when only a small percentage actually does. But any of the masses could. <br />
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Someone is going to start a business. Someone is going to make a great investment. Someone is going to begin the journey to great wealth. So why not let it be you?<br />
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Someone is going to decide to improve their relationships. Someone is going to enjoy love with their family. Someone is going to schedule some meaningful time with their friends. So why not let it be you?<br />
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Someone is going to go back to school to improve their life. Someone is going to become a life-long learner. Someone is going to set a goal to read a book or listen to a cd each week for the next year. So why not let it be you?<br />
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Someone is going to look in the mirror and see that they need to lose a little weight and they will make the decision to become healthy. Someone will run their first marathon. Someone will join an aerobics class and improve their health. Why not let it be you?<br />
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I think that by now you get the point: Everyday people are improving their lives. Whether you do or not doesn’t matter to those who do. They are going to do it, regardless. It is simply a matter of a decision being made. Let that person be you!<br />
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You may be asking, “Okay Jim, but how?” Well, let’s cover the very simple actions.<br />
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The first and most important is to make a commitment to work on yourself. Are you going to improve or stay the same? No matter what you have achieved, you are at a certain point right now. What you have achieved in the past is fine, but it doesn’t make a difference for the future. The decision about what you will become is made each day and every day. Each day someone is making the decision to better him or herself. Let that person be you!<br />
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The second is to make a plan. Once you have decided to become better you will have to have a plan. It doesn’t have to be a long, intricate plan. It can be simple. Save a dollar a day. Walk a mile a day. Read an article a day. That is a simple plan with achievable goals. Someone is going to develop a plan that will take them into the future of their dreams. Let it be you!<br />
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The third is to begin to act. All of the great ideas, without action, become stale and useless. The key to turning dreams into reality is action. People who have great ideas are a dime a dozen. People who act on their dreams and ideas are the select few, but they are the ones who gain the wealth, wealth and wisdom that is available. Someone will act today. Let it be you.<br />
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My encouragement to you is to stop looking at others who live the good life, wishing that you were as well, and instead begin to commit to your improvement, develop a plan and act on it. Someone is going to. Let it be you!<br />
JRB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09358846149791813701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532588706106801500.post-22263942057423189442013-02-13T14:57:00.001-05:002013-02-13T14:57:32.541-05:00Head StartCouldn't help but post this...<br />
From to the multi-billionaire who is training me this weekend.<br />
Learning before I even arrive... <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCMsTr9UVEaM4KpfOxDIJWIYSWEaIiVYDd8sVNIXcyqBrgnnQ_ktW28YsoIADuqycUa7bsVMo-GU4zncnyUvpxjn6DA-aWHvHh68BD6f36tJUyc7hxtUdBS4m5qTZ-MQZr3z4gckQ_vbiN/s640/blogger-image--819907059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCMsTr9UVEaM4KpfOxDIJWIYSWEaIiVYDd8sVNIXcyqBrgnnQ_ktW28YsoIADuqycUa7bsVMo-GU4zncnyUvpxjn6DA-aWHvHh68BD6f36tJUyc7hxtUdBS4m5qTZ-MQZr3z4gckQ_vbiN/s640/blogger-image--819907059.jpg" /></a></div>B2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09358846149791813701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532588706106801500.post-46290250613871965082013-02-09T16:37:00.001-05:002013-02-09T16:37:06.398-05:00Human PotentialThe process of human change begins within us. We all have tremendous potential. We all desire good results from our efforts. Most of us are willing to work hard and to pay the price that success and happiness demand.<br />
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Question is, is do you ???B2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09358846149791813701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532588706106801500.post-9670745611707193072013-02-07T19:44:00.002-05:002013-02-07T19:44:53.444-05:00Be Your BestIf you do not work passionately at being the best in the world at what you do, then you are failing your talent, and your destiny!B2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09358846149791813701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532588706106801500.post-366181186907784562013-02-06T13:00:00.003-05:002013-02-06T13:00:55.747-05:00What Do You Stand For?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzXm1_0DbnJWDlgXUi7aS4ma3LH5ZomVNx-OyV_FX8YUOarWrChwcmbbnqfh4_hjw953DV-O-P-FtcICDdmQ7VAUFHZ-FJ2FiWXKu0WFUioow2mXWsWPLiYQyxI4RM-JIpByqmNkXJNb9T/s1600/bob+marley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="250" width="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzXm1_0DbnJWDlgXUi7aS4ma3LH5ZomVNx-OyV_FX8YUOarWrChwcmbbnqfh4_hjw953DV-O-P-FtcICDdmQ7VAUFHZ-FJ2FiWXKu0WFUioow2mXWsWPLiYQyxI4RM-JIpByqmNkXJNb9T/s400/bob+marley.jpg" /></a></div> Some people might wonder why? Some might laugh? Some might totally get it? Either way, I don't care...
It's not about who they are celebrating, but instead celebrating what he stood for...
Today marks the 22nd year that the City of Toronto has recognized Feb. 6 as Bob Marley Day.
The Bob Marley Award ceremony was be held at City Hall this morning at 10 a.m.
The global icon, musical prophet, whose words and vision forever changed the world. His image and music evoke a rich legacy and emotional connection that transcends generation, ethnicity, gender, and geography.
In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, Marley’s message of unity, freedom, peace, empowerment and love have never been more relevant.
#WhatDoYouStandFor
#89DaysUntilOurWeddingInJamaica
#RIP_BobMarleyB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09358846149791813701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532588706106801500.post-88045345450193901932013-02-05T14:02:00.001-05:002013-02-05T14:02:43.106-05:00Know YourselfAsk Yourself:<br />
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Is there anyone else who can do this better than I can? That’s just another way of saying know yourself & know your competition.<br />
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Then ask: What am I pretending not to see? These two simple questions can pave the way for some very clear answers<br />
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@realDonaldTrump: B2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09358846149791813701noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532588706106801500.post-673872804073001062013-02-04T13:45:00.001-05:002013-02-04T13:45:17.946-05:00Magnificent MondaySorry for not posting over the weekend...<br />
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But, today is a Magnificent Monday!<br />
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You have been blessed to see the start of another glorious week. The slate has been wiped clean (of the good and bad). You have another opportunity to BE MORE and DO BETTER. This week can be your best week ever! Remember, success is just a string of successful weeks tied together.<br />
Here’s a quote that is particularly insightful and motivating:<br />
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For me, winning isn’t something that happens suddenly on the field<br />
when the whistle blows and the crowds roar. Winning is something<br />
that builds physically and mentally every day that you<br />
train and every night that you dream. ~ Emmitt Smith<br />
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THIS WEEK’S TIP: Play to Win Everyday<br />
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First let me say, I LOVE THIS QUOTE! It embodies everything I promote in my professional life: DAILY, consistent and calculated effort toward a clear vision and motivating goals.<br />
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I see it all the time… those who rise to an occasion and simply do enough to get by the rest of the time. It reminds me of my college days when I waited to the night before to write a term paper or study for a big test. Yes, I usually did well enough to pass. But the deep understanding of concepts and applications that builds one’s strategic thinking skills into a formidable arsenal of insights eluded me back then. I was fortunate enough to have a professor inspire me to view everyday as a “big test” and to want to have form and substance. That is to say, she inspired me to not just know the right answer, but to want to know at a core level how to reach the right answer. She inspired me to really want to know “my stuff.” This changed everything for me. Thank you Professor Andante!<br />
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So many have only superficial (i.e., a “working”) knowledge of their core business and they only show up “big” when it’s time to play the “game.” Time and the demands of dynamic markets will eventually reveal the superficial ones for what they are: all form and no substance. This is one reason why success, if they manage to attain any, is temporary and/or easily undone. Don’t let this happen to you!<br />
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I encourage you to make a conscious decision to view everyday as playing the “game” and then play to win EVERDAY. Avoid being one of those who only rise to an occasion. Daily, consistent and calculated effort toward a clear vision and motivating goals produces a strong foundation for success that will not be undone by hard times. In fact, so-called hard times will only catapult your success further because you’ll have the insights and understanding necessary to anticipate and capitalize on change, while the superficial ones are paralyzed and crumbling around you from “unexpected” demands. Lasting success belongs to those who not only know the right answer, but also know how to reach the right answer (i.e., the true strategic thinkers).<br />
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THIS WEEK’S AFFIRMATION: Everyday, I consciously give consistent and calculated effort toward knowing and understanding my core business, and to completion of daily goals.<br />
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Great post from an inspiring woman - Sherrin Ross Ingram<br />
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b2<br />
B2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09358846149791813701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532588706106801500.post-78560600625902084192013-02-01T10:17:00.003-05:002013-02-01T10:17:54.273-05:00Self-AwarenessDevelop self-awareness. “As we learn more about who we are, we begin to make better choices and decisions for ourselves and about ourselves. As our choices improve, so do our results, and as our results improve, so does our attitude.”B2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09358846149791813701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532588706106801500.post-41946046487236166002013-02-01T10:17:00.001-05:002013-02-01T10:17:52.731-05:00Self-AwarenessDevelop self-awareness. “As we learn more about who we are, we begin to make better choices and decisions for ourselves and about ourselves. As our choices improve, so do our results, and as our results improve, so does our attitude.”B2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09358846149791813701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532588706106801500.post-72113491640893860722013-01-30T22:13:00.001-05:002013-01-30T22:13:35.833-05:00AttitudeAdopt a new attitude. It can be about “who we are, what we are, what we want and what we are going to do. Today can also be exactly like yesterday, and the day before; it’s all a question of attitude.”B2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09358846149791813701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532588706106801500.post-53430278008538904802013-01-29T17:57:00.001-05:002013-01-29T17:57:41.244-05:00ChangeUse the past as a learning tool. “We must not beat ourselves to death with past mistakes, faults, failures and losses.” The greatest opportunity today brings with it “the opportunity to begin the process of change.”B2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09358846149791813701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532588706106801500.post-77620989567306651262013-01-28T23:26:00.001-05:002013-01-28T23:26:48.231-05:00Keep Moving ForwardIt's Magnificent Monday<br />
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You have been blessed to see the start of another glorious week. The slate has been wiped clean (of the good and bad). You have another opportunity to BE MORE and DO BETTER. This week can be your best week ever! Remember, success is just a string of successful weeks tied together.<br />
Here’s a quote that is particularly insightful and motivating:<br />
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In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life, it goes on. ~ Robert Frost<br />
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THIS WEEK’S TIP: Keep Looking Forward<br />
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Too often, we forget our “big picture” and agonize over isolated situations. In the days before I gained the ability to consistently put these isolated events into proper perspective, I would agonize over situations to the point of developing seriously uncomfortable medical conditions. I am now ingrained with the belief that all the worry and stress we feed these kinds of situations only serve to age us prematurely and keep us in the chaos longer than necessary.<br />
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Just think about previous “end of the world” situations you experienced in the past. You may remember agonizing over the situations, but it’s unlikely that you remember all of the details of most of these situations. No matter how troubling, horrific or bothersome a current situation may seem, it too shall pass because life goes on. The only question is, what kind of mark will the situation leave on you? Will you allow it to leave you physically weaker and emotionally compromised? Or, will you recognize the lesson it is teaching and allow it to serve your bigger picture by making you stronger and wiser? It is your choice. Choose and act wisely.<br />
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THIS WEEK’S AFFIRMATION: Everyday, I keep all situations in proper perspective, and am made stronger and wiser by every experienceB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09358846149791813701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532588706106801500.post-40097895288977440162013-01-27T16:34:00.001-05:002013-01-27T16:34:53.751-05:00Getting Back On TrackIf everything seems to be collapsing around you...SMILE !!!<br />
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It's only the old paths giving way to your new destination.<br />
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#NoFear<br />
#KeepPushingB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09358846149791813701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532588706106801500.post-9612061425738429992013-01-25T20:04:00.001-05:002013-01-25T20:05:56.284-05:00Starting Over ???How many times have you said or heard...<br />
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"If I had only seen this when I was 20"<br />
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Well, a wonderful mentor to millions once said...<br />
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"We cannot start over but we can begin now and make a new ending." @TheZigZiglarB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09358846149791813701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532588706106801500.post-26890738324167000262013-01-24T21:35:00.001-05:002013-01-24T21:35:12.013-05:00Fight 4 Others@UncleRUSH: Fight not for what you can get for yourself, but what you can give to others.B2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09358846149791813701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532588706106801500.post-61081192291700397562013-01-23T12:30:00.001-05:002013-01-23T12:30:30.720-05:00SmileThank you @UncleRUSH:<br />
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Whenever u can approach all of you work w/a smile & make no distinction between success & failure, that's when the world will open up 4 u.B2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09358846149791813701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532588706106801500.post-25708802557112255592013-01-22T22:19:00.001-05:002013-01-22T22:19:23.600-05:00A GeniusA genius is simply one who has taken full possession of his own mind and directed it toward objectives of his own choosing, without permitting outside influences to discourage or mislead himB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09358846149791813701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532588706106801500.post-67887687948556630122013-01-21T15:07:00.001-05:002013-01-21T15:07:01.270-05:00It's A Magnificent MondayThank you Sherrin Ingram - Made My Monday !!!<br />
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I read this first thing this morning and it put me in the right frame of mind. <br />
What's happened since?<br />
One Franchise Owner Presented/Closed/Launched/Qualified!<br />
Two Personal errands checked off my list<br />
With an evening full of back to backs !! <br />
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You have been blessed to see the start of another glorious week. The slate has been wiped clean (of the good and bad). You have another opportunity to BE MORE and DO BETTER. This week can be your best week ever! Remember, success is just a string of successful weeks tied together.<br />
Here’s a quote that is particularly insightful and motivating:<br />
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No one ever attains very eminent succes<br />
by simply doing what is required of him;<br />
it is the amount and excellence of what is over and above<br />
the required that determines the greatness of ultimate distinction. <br />
~ Charles Kendall Adams<br />
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THIS WEEK’S TIP: Go the Extra Mile<br />
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I know that you are a person who desires extraordinary success. I know this because you wouldn’t be reading this message if you had average expectations. However, despite your deeply held desires, overwhelming demands on your schedule can unknowingly breed the habit of doing the minimum required and just getting by. This is a form of survival mentality… and it’s deadly. This form of thinking creeps in and takes root without obvious signs. Usually, it isn’t until you are caught up in its vicious cycle that you stop and give serious thought to what is really going on.<br />
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You can begin to break the cycle of survival mentality by scrutinizing your schedule, prioritizing your responsibilities and goals, and releasing some commitments that detract from your ability to go beyond the minimum required. It’s essential that you give yourself all that you need, including time, to excel and exceed expectations in your core tasks and projects. Remember, extraordinary success requires efforts and results beyond the ordinary.<br />
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THIS WEEK’S AFFIRMATION: Everyday, I give myself all I need to excel and exceed expectations in my core tasks and projects. B2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09358846149791813701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532588706106801500.post-15799920601731745962013-01-20T09:21:00.001-05:002013-01-20T09:21:30.497-05:00WarThere's a war in all us. It's not what's going on out there that's the issue, it's often times the contradiction inside of us. ~SwitchfootB2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09358846149791813701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532588706106801500.post-4771581049488747292013-01-18T16:16:00.001-05:002013-01-18T16:16:28.134-05:00Your SoulI like to think of these 3 quotes as 1<br />
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@UncleRUSH: Put your head down and do the work, there are no shortcuts<br />
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Happiness is a work ethic - Greg Provenzano<br />
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@MyPowertalk: When you CHOOSE to be happy you choose to be close to your true self - Your Soul.<br />
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So, work hard on your happiness. Take no short cuts and you will end up as close to your true self as you can possibly be - Your Soul<br />
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B2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09358846149791813701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532588706106801500.post-13207698260428951302013-01-17T21:48:00.001-05:002013-01-17T21:48:47.469-05:00Days Of The CalendarDon't be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use of. <br />
- Charles Richards<br />
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Who made use of today???<br />
Tomorrow???B2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09358846149791813701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532588706106801500.post-33321556706343761662013-01-16T21:32:00.001-05:002013-01-16T21:32:45.773-05:00ProcrastinationGreat read by a true legend...<br />
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Ending Procrastination by Jim Rohn<br />
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Perseverance is about as important to achievement as gasoline is to driving a car. Sure, there will be times when you feel like you’re spinning your wheels, but you’ll always get out of the rut with genuine perseverance. Without it, you won’t even be able to start your engine.<br />
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The opposite of perseverance is procrastination. Perseverance means you never quit. Procrastination usually means you never get started, although the inability to finish something is also a form of procrastination.<br />
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Ask people why they procrastinate and you’ll often hear something like this: “I’m a perfectionist. Everything has to be just right before I can get down to work. No distractions, not too much noise, no telephone calls interrupting me, and of course I have to be feeling well physically, too. I can’t work when I have a headache.” The other end of procrastination—being unable to finish—also has a perfectionist explanation: “I’m just never satisfied. I’m my own harshest critic. If all the i’s aren’t dotted and all the t’s aren’t crossed, I just can’t consider that I’m done. That’s just the way I am, and I’ll probably never change.”<br />
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Do you see what’s going on here? A fault is being turned into a virtue. The perfectionist is saying that his standards are just too high for this world. This fault-into-virtue syndrome is a common defense when people are called upon to discuss their weaknesses, but in the end it’s just a very pious kind of excuse making. It certainly doesn’t have anything to do with what’s really behind procrastination.<br />
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Remember, the basis of procrastination could be fear of failure. That’s what perfectionism really is, once you take a hard look at it. What’s the difference whether you’re afraid of being less than perfect or afraid of anything else? You’re still paralyzed by fear. What’s the difference whether you never start or never finish? You’re still stuck. You’re still going nowhere. You’re still overwhelmed by whatever task is before you. You’re still allowing yourself to be dominated by a negative vision of the future in which you see yourself being criticized, laughed at, punished, or ridden out of town on a rail. Of course, this negative vision of the future is really a mechanism that allows you to do nothing. It’s a very convenient mental tool.<br />
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I’m going to tell you how to overcome procrastination. I’m going to show you how to turn procrastination into perseverance, and if you do what I suggest, the process will be virtually painless. It involves using two very powerful principles that foster productivity and perseverance instead of passivity and procrastination.<br />
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The first principle is: break it down.<br />
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No matter what you’re trying to accomplish, whether it’s writing a book, climbing a mountain, or painting a house, the key to achievement is your ability to break down the task into manageable pieces and knock them off one at one time. Focus on accomplishing what’s right in front of you at this moment. Ignore what’s off in the distance someplace. Substitute real-time positive thinking for negative future visualization. That’s the first all-important technique for bringing an end to procrastination.<br />
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Suppose I were to ask you if you could write a four-hundred-page novel. If you’re like most people, that would sound like an impossible task. But suppose I ask you a different question. Suppose I ask if you can write a page and a quarter a day for one year. Do you think you could do it? Now the task is starting to seem more manageable. We’re breaking down the four-hundred-page book into bite-size pieces. Even so, I suspect many people would still find the prospect intimidating. Do you know why? Writing a page and a quarter may not seem so bad, but you’re being asked to look ahead one whole year. When people start to do look that far ahead, many of them automatically go into a negative mode. So let me formulate the idea of writing a book in yet another way. Let me break it down even more.<br />
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Suppose I were to ask you, Can you fill up a page and a quarter with words—not for a year, not for a month, not even for a week, but just today? Don’t look any further ahead than that. I believe most people would confidently declare that they could accomplish that. Of course, these would be the same people who feel totally incapable of writing a whole book.<br />
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If I said the same thing to those people tomorrow–if I told them, I don’t want you to look back, and I don’t want you to look ahead, I just want you to fill up a page and a quarter this very day–do you think they could do it?<br />
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One day at a time. We’ve all heard that phrase. That’s what we’re doing here. We’re breaking down the time required for a major task into one–day segments, and we’re breaking down the work involved in writing a four-hundred-page book into page-and-a-quarter increments.<br />
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Keep this up for one year, and you’ll write the book. Discipline yourself to look neither forward nor backward, and you can accomplish things you never thought you could possibly do. And it all begins with those three words: break it down.<br />
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The second principle is: write it down.<br />
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My second technique for defeating procrastination is also only three words long. The three words are: write it down. We know how important writing is to goal setting. The writing you’ll do for beating procrastination is very similar. Instead of focusing on the future, however, you’re now going to be writing about the present just as you experience it every day. Instead of describing the things you want to do or the places you want to go, you’re going to describe what you actually do with your time, and you’re going to keep a written record of the places you actually go.<br />
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In other words, you’re going to keep a diary of your activities. And you’re going to be amazed by the distractions, detours, and downright wastes of time you engage in during the course of a day. All of these get in the way of achieving your goals. For many people, it’s almost like they planned it that way, and maybe at some unconscious level they did. The great thing about keeping a time diary is that it brings all this out in the open. It forces you to see what you’re actually doing... and what you’re not doing.<br />
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The time diary doesn’t have to be anything elaborate. Just buy a little spiral notebook that you can easily carry in your pocket. When you go to lunch, when you drive across town, when you go to the dry cleaners, when you spend some time shooting the breeze at the copying machine, make a quick note of the time you began the activity and the time it ends. Try to make this notation as soon as possible; if it’s inconvenient to do it immediately, you can do it later. But you should make an entry in your time diary at least once every thirty minutes, and you should keep this up for at least a week.<br />
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Break it down. Write it down. These two techniques are very straightforward. But don’t let that fool you: These are powerful and effective productivity techniques that allow you put an end to procrastination and help you get started to achieving your goals.B2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09358846149791813701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532588706106801500.post-58786783934107843282013-01-14T08:01:00.001-05:002013-01-14T08:01:18.091-05:00Make Waves 4 YourselfA Great Read - Magnificent Monday:<br />
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THIS WEEK’S TIP: Make Waves for Yourself<br />
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When was the last time you consciously made “waves” for yourself? Have you allowed yourself to get so comfortable in your lifestyle that you have completely blocked out different thoughts and new perspectives about living?<br />
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Practically everything that is at one time considered cutting edge thought and technology eventually gives way to more productive approaches and perspectives. On a personal level, you will never know what areas of your personal life or what part of your routine can be improved if you don’t consider alternatives ways of doing what you’re doing. It is critical to remember that no matter how great things are in your life, it can always be better. Conversely, no matter how uncomfortable your current situation is, it can always get worse. The point is that nothing stays the same.<br />
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Routines can be productive, but they can also stifle your growth and eventually cause you to produce mediocre results if you don’t shake things up every once in awhile. If you don’t consciously shake things up for yourself in a productive way, nature (i.e., life) will do it for you in the most uncomfortable way.<br />
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THIS WEEK’S AFFIRMATION: I capitalize on all the waves, both natural and consciously created, in my life and I look forward to experiencing all of the benefits that result. <br />
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Special Thanks to S.R.I.<br />
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