"The only thing bad about a holiday is it is followed by a non-holiday."
-Anonymous
Ask most people what their LEAST favorite part of a holiday is and commonly, you hear "the next day back to work." I often wonder if what percentage of people FEEL like this.
How many people LOVE what they do so much, they are GENUINELY excited to get to work? What types of CAREERS do those people have? What DRIVES and MOTIVATES them in such a profound manner?
How does YOUR job motivate you? Are you AWARE of what needs and goals you have that are being FULFILLED by your current position? HOW can you LEVERAGE your existing role to become the person that IS excited and driven everyday to make it happen?
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
As you spend the next few days REVIEWING and ALIGNING goals for 2009, focus on the RESULTS that match you life goals.
If you are seeking to LOSE weight in 2009, ponder the idea of working out at lunch. This may be your most PRODUCTIVE time physically and slowest professionally.
Seek similar SYNERGIES of time and energy when managing reports, employees, relationships, cold calls, etc.
I hope EVERYONE has a wonderful Christmas and Holiday season... Now get to work! ;)
Cheers,
Zach
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Morning Motivator - What Christmas Means To Me
"Christmas is a day for celebration."
- unknown
I will keep today's Morning Motivator short and sweet for all my cherished readers.
The questions is... What does Christmas mean to me? First, of course, it is a religious celebration of SACRIFICE for the saving of our souls. In a more present sense, Christmas is a CELEBRATION of love, happiness and family.
The Christmas season brings out all that is GOOD in people and allows them a COMFORT in sharing those feelings. This season allows us to ACT as we desire to in a "non-PC" manner.
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
Lastly, Christmas is an EXPRESSION of shared values in a society. When many people come together to share a CORE value that promotes peace, kindness and sharing - we find that the world does shine a little BRIGHTER!
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Cheers,
Zach
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- unknown
I will keep today's Morning Motivator short and sweet for all my cherished readers.
The questions is... What does Christmas mean to me? First, of course, it is a religious celebration of SACRIFICE for the saving of our souls. In a more present sense, Christmas is a CELEBRATION of love, happiness and family.
The Christmas season brings out all that is GOOD in people and allows them a COMFORT in sharing those feelings. This season allows us to ACT as we desire to in a "non-PC" manner.
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
Lastly, Christmas is an EXPRESSION of shared values in a society. When many people come together to share a CORE value that promotes peace, kindness and sharing - we find that the world does shine a little BRIGHTER!
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Cheers,
Zach
*To enjoy past editions of the Morning Motivator go to – http://grow-learn-lead.blogspot.com
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Zachary Barker, Publisher
Nancy Dubuisson, Editor
Morning Motivator - Holiday Focus and Your Success
"The best part of the holidays is that people act they way you hope they would all year round."
- anonymous
Ha! I loved that quote. Do you BELIEVE that people are NICER, KINDER or generally BETTER during the holidays? Many would say YES.
I agree... to a degree. I BELIEVE that people are kind all year round, the are just FOCUSED and AWARE of it more during the holidays. As a person you FEEL and SEE the kindness more readily, as your senses are HEIGHTENED to be more receptive. It just like buying a new car... Before you bought it - no one had your style car. Now that you own it - EVERYONE seems to have one... They are all over the road!
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
The RECOGNITION of greater kindness, warmth and happiness during the holidays, IS an EXCELLENT example of how powerful focus is.
When you become AWARE of a need or goal - you also become much more FOCUSED on seeing opportunities to achieve them.
FOCUS on positive actions and success goals. You will find that the people around you, now, become more HELPFUL and INSIGHTFUL towards helping you ACHIEVE.
Cheers,
Zach
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- anonymous
Ha! I loved that quote. Do you BELIEVE that people are NICER, KINDER or generally BETTER during the holidays? Many would say YES.
I agree... to a degree. I BELIEVE that people are kind all year round, the are just FOCUSED and AWARE of it more during the holidays. As a person you FEEL and SEE the kindness more readily, as your senses are HEIGHTENED to be more receptive. It just like buying a new car... Before you bought it - no one had your style car. Now that you own it - EVERYONE seems to have one... They are all over the road!
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
The RECOGNITION of greater kindness, warmth and happiness during the holidays, IS an EXCELLENT example of how powerful focus is.
When you become AWARE of a need or goal - you also become much more FOCUSED on seeing opportunities to achieve them.
FOCUS on positive actions and success goals. You will find that the people around you, now, become more HELPFUL and INSIGHTFUL towards helping you ACHIEVE.
Cheers,
Zach
*To enjoy past editions of the Morning Motivator go to – http://grow-learn-lead.blogspot.com
The Morning Motivator is a copyrighted publication. The use of this article is open for print or publication with proper citations.
Executive Team:
Zachary Barker, Publisher
Nancy Dubuisson, Editor
Morning Motivator - Change Your Idea of Change
"Many people have ideas on how others should change; few people have ideas on how they should change."
- Tolstoy
- Tolstoy
The New Year is LOOMING... What are you mustering up for New Year's Resolutions? Are you seeking to LOSE weight? INCREASE income? COMMUNICATE better with friends and family? Read more? There are COUNTLESS numbers of great ideas out there. Many of us are even BETTER at suggesting to others what they can do to do MORE, but what can you DO for yourself?
Sometimes, it is our own insight that we are placing on others that is really a CRY FOR HELP for ourselves. We say things likes, "You know, one of the best ways to get ahead is by reading a book a month." But, do you READ a book a month? Or we will suggest someone be more PROACTIVE in chatting with us, yet we do not pick up the phone to call them. Have you stopped to think about what you CHANGES you can make for YOURSELF?
Facing our personal SHORTCOMINGS is often most difficult, not because we have an inability to see them, rather because we have a difficulty ADMITTING them. "Maybe"... I am chubby because I eat too many doughnuts. It IS possible that I would meet my financial goals if I would spend less time chatting on the phone with friends. I RECOGNIZE that I do not spend enough time with my friends and my relationships have SUFFERED.
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
When you are setting your goals for 2009, make sure you are FOCUSED on adjusting the behaviors that are affecting your success, not just the actions. Lets me give you some insight into what I mean.
If you are having challenges speaking in front of groups, your challenge is likely NOT that you are an ineffective speaker, rather, you lack SELF CONFIDENCE. In opposition of writing down, "take speaking courses," write down, "enhance personal self image." Once you have that POWERFUL statement on paper, and then break down what that means and what the next steps are to achieving that goal - the executable or deliverables, as they may be called.
Example:
GOAL: Enhance personal self image
1. Exercise 3x per week to lose 20 lbs by April 1.
2. Attend a professional speaking seminar and examine an expert
3. Read 2 books on building positive self image by March 1
4. Contact a local civic group to speak to regarding: "the process of enhancing your self-image"
5. Once 1-4 are completed, buy a new outfit for your speaking event
When you have an OVERARCHING goal that has an EMOTIONAL tie to it, you are much more likely to achieve it. Additionally, once you have the small "executable" steps to realizing that goal, you will then be able to plan accordingly to follow through with your success!
Yes, it does take some work and no, it is not easy... however, it is ABSOLUTELY worth the effort once you realize you ACHIEVED YOUR GOALS!
Cheers,
Zach
*To enjoy past editions of the Morning Motivator go to – http://grow-learn-lead.blogspot.com
The Morning Motivator is a copyrighted publication. The use of this article is open for print or publication with proper citations.
Executive Team:
Zachary Barker, Publisher
Nancy Dubuisson, Editor
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