"Never look down on anybody unless you helping him up."
-Jesse Jackson
The element of human pride is one of our greatest strengths and most crippling weaknesses. Pride is beneficial when it is an internal reflection of a job well done, much like you see from a child hitting a baseball for the first time, a college grad landing their first big job or you being awarded stock options in your company for being a top performer!
Pride can also be detrimental when it is the "line in the sand" that makes us unwilling to move forward on a project, speak to someone we have been challenges with or simply deny opportunity to someone in any capacity. This is often where you will see someone saying … "Im proving my point here!"
Use your BEST attributes and SPECIAL talents daily to help others find their successes – personal and professional. Be PROUD of accomplishments that aid in the betterment of others. Always focus on the best ways you can continue to grow into a better person. The pride you find from these activities will be the type you wear on you sleeve … and by which your legacy is made!
Have a great weekend and anyone enjoying Halloween early – please be safe.
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Zachary Barker
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NationLink Wireless - "The BlackBerryGuys"
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Morning Motivator - Pride
Morning Motivator – Identity
"It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell."
-Buddha
The majority of stress felt in life is a result of leaving tasks open-ended out of fear, confusion or lack of motivation. The biggest battles we wage daily are the ones against ourselves. We must learn that our identity is not based on what we accomplish or how much we make or what we drive. Rather it is who you are at the root of your soul defined by the passions that you possess and brilliants abilities you have to share with others.
The point to this Morning Motivator is that once you accept who you are and are able to define yourself by your dreams, passions and relationships you will be able to overcome all the fears, confusion and lacking motivation. Conquer your personal identity – define who YOU are and your purpose. This identity will liberate your mind, body and spirit.
About 5 months ago – a professional business coach worked me through a life exercise that has provided me with a profound sense of identity and clarity in my life. If you are interested in knowing more about this – please let me know and I will be happy to share this story with you. Make today a great day and spend 15 minutes focusing on WHO YOU ARE… and what YOUR identity really is! You are the best person you know… you may just not know it yet.
To view past Morning Motivators, go to http://grow-learn-lead.blogspot.com/
Zachary Barker
BlackBerryGuy Division Manager
NationLink Wireless - "The BlackBerryGuys"
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Morning Motivator – Potential
"Tentative efforts lead to tentative outcomes. Therefore, give yourself fully to your endeavors. Decide to construct your character through excellent actions and determine to pay the price of a worthy goal. The trials you encounter will introduce you to your strengths. Remain steadfast...and one day you will build something that endures, something worthy of your potential. "
-Epictetus
What is the scariest word in the world? POTENTIAL. Why? Potential is a definition of the ability you posses and a measurement of your inability to take action and maximize it. For those who know me well, you know that I become very fearful and anxious when someone says "you have such great potential to…" To me, this is someone kindly saying I am impressed with who you might become and can't wait to see it.
Success is found by pressing your talents, working hard and not resting on your high levels of natural talent. Most of us have always been successful without having to try very hard. Consider how successful you WILL be when you apply yourself fully? Give yourself completely to what you do… your rewards are in direct proportion to the effort you put into it.
Make to today the day you cast aside your potential and place it into ACTION!!
To view past Morning Motivators – go to http://grow-learn-lead.blogspot.com/
Zachary Barker
BlackBerryGuy Division Manager
NationLink Wireless - "The BlackBerryGuys"
mobile | 615.207.2290
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Morning Motivator - Revolution
"A revolution is not a bed of roses. A revolution is a struggle to the death between the future and the past."
-Fidel Castro, Speech on the 2nd anniversary of Revolution, Havana, January, 1961
WOW, quite a quote! Here's what I want you to consider… If a revolution is a struggle to the death between the future and the past then YOU are in the midst of a personal revolution. You are battling between the person you are and the person you want to become.
No revolution is easy and many sacrifices will have to be made to overcome your internal barriers to break through to the person you seek to become. Be a revolutionary! Be a leader of your self and your community by battling through your past and growing yourself into your future as you define it. Keep in mind all the greatest changes in our world and our society have come from great revolutionaries – George Washington, Martin Luther King, Jr, Christopher Columbus, Malcolm X, Jesus Christ.
Take this day to be a revolutionary! Be bold and make your commitment to revolt against the person you are and force your growth into the person you are destined to become!! Make today a great day… and let me know if I can help you with your personal revolution!
To view past Morning Motivators – go to http://grow-learn-lead.blogspot.com/
Zachary Barker
BlackBerryGuy Division Manager
NationLink Wireless - "The BlackBerryGuys"
mobile | 615.207.2290
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Morning Motivator - Genius
"Genius is present in every age, but the men (or women) carrying it within them remain benumbed unless extraordinary events occur to heat up and melt the mass so that it flows forth."
-Denis Diderot
Genius by definition is "natural ability or capacity; strong inclination". Notice this definition is applicable to you today? To me, genius is the display of special talent you out forth that makes others say WOW and stand in awe.
We all have special abilities that are unique and greater than those around us. You may be a creative thinker, have an unparalleled flair for words, possess the innate ability to motivate others or be much disciplined in the completion of any task placed in front of you. Think about what people say about you… "He/She is so good at (fill in the blank)". This is the mark of your genius.
Still unsure where your genius level abilities lie? Ask a friend, a co worker or a family member. It is your responsibility to yourself and all those around to uncover your ability and to showcase your genius on a daily basis. Discover it, leverage it, relish it and share it with those around you. It is YOUR genius that will help others unleash THEIRS.
Make this week a great week… you genius!!
To view past Morning Motivators, go to – http://grow-learn-lead.blogspot.com/
If you are interested in being a contributor to the Morning Motivator, please contact me to share your passion and genius!
Zachary Barker
BlackBerryGuy Division Manager
NationLink Wireless - "The BlackBerryGuys"
mobile | 615.207.2290
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