"A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. There are plenty of acquaintances in the world; but very few real friends."
-Chinese Proverb
*Mushy emotion alert (you have been warned)*
Todays motivator is a Thank you to you, my friend. My personal relationships mean everything to me. I often will sacrifice personal time/attention/resources for the betterment of a friend and do so with no regrets as I know I am a better person for knowing you. For my old friends, this is not news, to my new friends... You will see soon enough!
I know that when I reflect on my life and I am thinking on the things I accomplished - I want to know I did my best to help my friends and family. I sincerely hope that you feel my appreciation for your support and friendship for me personally and professionally.
When I have the opportunity to help - please contact me. That's what I love to do...
Zachary Barker
BlackBerryGuy Division Manager
NationLink Wireless | The BlackBerryGuys
direct | 615.207.2290
Sent to you "on the move" from my media enabled BlackBerry 8830 device.
Morning Motivator - Friendship
Morning Motivator - Persistence
"What this power is I cannot say; all I know is that it exists and it becomes available only when a man is in that state of mind in which he knows exactly what he wants and is fully determined not to quit until he finds it."
-Alexander Graham Bell
Persistence is displayed when one says – "I will give and do anything to make this happen!" I love this quote as it really defines how people operate. When you decide you want to make something happen at work – you drive and push and see that it DOES happen. When you decide you want to meet someone or go somewhere – its flat out AMAZING how creative you become to see that you achieve your goal.
What is the blood, sweat and tears we put into our passions?
What is the fuel of our creativity?
What is the driver of our laser focus?
The answer is PERSISTENCE.
I know that you have the ability to achieve your dreams every day and I am confident that with persistence you will be able to share you dreams with me one day. If you ever need a motivation regarding persistence... just read a few of these emails. I am VERY persistent in sending these.
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Zachary Barker
BlackBerryGuy Division Manager
NationLink Wireless - "The BlackBerryGuys"
mobile | 615.207.2290
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Morning Motivator - Overcoming
"All your life you are told the things you cannot do. All your life they will say you're not good enough or strong enough or talented enough; they will say you're the wrong height or the wrong weight or the wrong type to play this or be this or achieve this. THEY WILL TELL YOU NO, a thousand times no, until all the no's become meaningless. All your life they will tell you no, quite firmly and very quickly.
AND YOU WILL TELL THEM YES."
- Nike ad
Flat out... I love this quote! As a "once upon a time athlete" I was always pushed and motivated by what coaches and opponents said about my abilities and the areas to improve. Now as a professional, I am again driven by what people say I cannot do. You tell me I can't meet "that" person…ill do it. You say I can't meet a goal…I'll exceed it. You tell me I'm not smart enough, detailed enough, focused enough…. Ill still achieve what I need to!
You are the most powerful person you know – you can achieve more than you can ever dream – you have the ability to sole ability to change your entire world and that of those around you … all you have to do is believe and take action! Do not let someone tell you what is right for you, what you are capable of or where you are limited. Go out and show them why you are so damn special!
Make today the beginning of the life you want and deserve! Achieve your dreams and if I can help you get there… share it with me, I will gladly give you the push you need.
Zachary Barker
BlackBerryGuy Division Manager
NationLink Wireless - "The BlackBerryGuys"
mobile | 615.207.2290
Feel like your carrier is charging too much? Request a professional Bill Audit.
Morning Motivator – Courage
"Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the judgment that something is more important than fear. The brave may not live forever but the cautious do not live at all."
- unknown
I admit I AM a fearful person. Whether it is in making cold calls, confronting someone on a touchy matter, asking a girl out, or even just saying hi to a new contact. I also admit that I AM usually surprised how easy it was to overcome… after I take the first steps.
I had a friend recently tell me – "Have the courage to do what you fear for 10 minutes, if you are still afraid – stop. If not, keep going!" I will withhold my personal experiences thus far with this approach and allow you to experience this yourself. Try it today! BE COURAGEOUS… take 10 minutes to discover how powerful you really are.
I appreciate all of you that support this daily dose of motivation and encourage you to share any experiences/quotes/motivations you have. Have a COURAGEOUS day!
Zachary Barker
BlackBerryGuy Division Manager
NationLink Wireless - "The BlackBerryGuys"
mobile | 615.207.2290
Feel like your carrier is charging too much? Request a professional Bill Audit.
Morning Motivator - Work
"To find out what one is fitted to do, and to secure an opportunity to do it, is the key to happiness."
- John Dewey
This would be a great tie into the famous concept... "Do something you love and you will never work another day." Are you doing what you love?
I love being challenged, helping people reach their potential and achieving their dreams. BlackBerryGuy™ is one way I do that amongst many... If you are struggling in your work, think about what you love and how you can make that work for you in your business... Then DO IT!!
Who knows... You may start sending daily motivation from your BlackBerry® too! :)
Zachary Barker
Business Group Manager
NationLink Wireless | The BlackBerryGuys
direct | 615.207.2290
Sent to you "on the move" from my media enabled BlackBerry 8830 device.
