Change Begins With Choice
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Ida and David both wanted all their sons to graduate from college. They knew their boys would have to pay their own way since David never made more than $150 a month.
Still, they encouraged their sons to achieve all they could. Arthur, however, went directly from high school to a job. Edgar began studying law. When Dwight graduated he didn't have a goal in mind, so he and Ed made a pact: Dwight would work two years while Ed studied, sending Ed as much as he could, and then they would reverse the arrangement. While working Dwight found an opportunity that appealed to him more than college - West Point.
Character
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Your reputation can be damaged by the opinions of others. Only you yourself can damage your character. Says E. C. McKenzie.
And how right he is. Reputation is what people perceive you to be whether they are wrong or not and honestly, it doesn't matter. May I suggest that you and I should work on our character and then our reputation will take care of itself.
Why is character important? Simply because many people have risen to their level of success because of their talents and skills and then they eventually fall because of their character.
Becoming an Enlarger
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Dr. John C. Maxwell is a very prolific author. He has written many books on the subject matter of leadership. So what does Dr. Maxwell have to do with NBA players like Shaq, Olajuwon and Mutombo? A lot. I would like to share with you his article entitled: “Becoming An Enlarger.”
Dr. Maxwell says:
Before the NBA ever heard of Shaquille O'Neal, Dikembe Mutombo or Tim Duncan; back before anyone knew the name Hakeem Olajuwon; in the days before Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ruled the hardwoods, Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell changed the nature of professional basketball with the way they played the center position.
Chamberlain was a great scorer and Russell was known more for his defense, but no matter which end of the court they were on, they played above the rim like no centers before them ever had.
Russell, however, is best known not for his offense or his defense but for something else - winning. His No. 6 jersey was retired by the Boston Celtics in 1972 to honor his contributions as the anchor to teams that won nine consecutive NBA titles. He added two more titles as a player/coach.
That's why it was such an honor to meet him at a recent NBA All-Star game, and that's why I wasn't surprised to hear what he said about great team players: "The most important measure of how good a game I played was how much better I'd made my teammates play."
One of the qualities of a great team player, you see, is that they enlarge others. Bill Russell isn't just a large man; he's a man who enlarged others. He made them better.
No Time to Celebrate
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It must have been more than 322 people who attended the seminar Developing The Millionaire's Mindset. The place was so crowded and everybody said it was very successful. But I did not even have time to celebrate the seminar's success. Heinz and Amby did a great job organizing the event. They delivered and they are such wonderful people to work with.
I signed some books, shook some hands, posed for some pictures... rushed home to prepare my bags and left for Malaysia the next day preparing to speak to an audience of global representatives of a huge telecoms/technology company. Returned tonight extremely tired but happy.
My thanks to all who attended and now there are plans to do a part 2 and perhaps bring part 1 to the different cities of the country.
Developing A Millionaire’s Mindset Seminar
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After a speaking in rainy Boracay, nursing a fever, rushing home. Sleeping for a couple of hours then rushing to Zamboanga to do 2 talks in a day, i was so tired but as usual... happy and fulfilled both by the warmth and hospitality of the people receiving me and the kind and encouraging words of the participants who told me how much the talks have a positive impact on their lives... I came home to Manila this morning to be greeted by a wonderful email from my friend Heinz of The Learning Curve event organizers informing me that the targtet of 300 people is about to be filled up! Only a few seats are left and this is wonderful news! What I am referring to is the forthcoming public seminar I will be doing with the celebrated Chinkee Tan entitled "Developing A Millionaire's Mindset." This will be on October 16, 2008 - 1:30pm to 5:30pm at EDSA Shang-La Hotel. If you are interested to secure a seat, you may want to get more information by clicking in to www.iluvlearning.com or call 9964610.
It would be a pleasure to see you there!
UPDATE:
Here's the PowerPoint File from my talk (segment) during the event.
Astounding
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A man walking along the road saw an Indian lying with his ear to the ground. He went over and listened. The Indian said, "Large wheels, Ford pickup truck, green color, man driving with large police dog next to him, Colorado license plate and traveling about 75 miles per hour."
The man was astounded. "You mean you can tell all that just by listening with your ear to the ground?" he asked.
"Ear to the ground, nothing," said the Indian. "That truck just ran over me."
Almost
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What is the most tragic word in the English vocabulary? Many people I know would say, “It must be the word “Death.” Others, especially business people like me might say the most tragic word is “bankruptcy or insolvent.” I guess nobody is wrong. It’s just that I have a different perspective on the most tragic word ever. It’s probably the word, “ALMOST.”
You know what it means. Borrowing heavily on Max Lucado’s works, the word almost refers to a lot of things:
Almost. The one that got away. The sale that nearly closed. The gamble that almost paid off. Almost.
How many people do you know whose claim to fame is an almost?
- “Did I ever tell you about the time I almost was selected as the employee of the year?
- “They say he almost made the big leagues.”
- “I caught a catfish that was taller than me! Well…almost.”
As long as there have been people, there have been almosts. People who almost won the battle, who almost climbed the mountain, who almost found the treasure. I’ve met so many of them. Business people who come to me with their own individual tales of “almost’s.” “I almost cornered the market.” “I almost hit the jackpot.” And in a crazy gambling culture this country is slowly developing into, “I almost got the grand prize in the national Lotto.”
Thought for the Day
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Some times a phrase that contains an economy of words do express a profound thought. Consider this one:
If you think you already arrived, you aren't going anywhere.
-Gloria Copeland
What do you do?
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What do you do when some unscrupulous people malign you?
How do you handle people who send anonymous text messages against you?
How do you deal with people who send mysterious and anonymous mail materials containing false charges against you?
Suppose you happen to know who these cowardly people are?
What do you do?
Write me your comments below and let us learn from one another.
Be Careful With Your Words
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Words are powerful. Be careful what you say.
A beggar was down on his luck and was panhandling on a busy shopping district in the city. As a couple strolled by, he called out: "May the blessing of the Lord, which brings love and joy and wealth and a fine family, follow you all the days of your life."
There was a pause as the couple passed his outstretched hand without contributing. Then he shouted after them, "And never catch up to you!"
Talk about anger. Hmm… where's the tact.