"The key to a better life: Complain less, appreciate more. Whine less, laugh more. Talk less, listen more. Want less, give more. Hate less, love more. Scold less, praise more. Fear less, hope more."
– Michael Josephson
What is the "American Dream?". Some will say home ownership, some say "opportunity" and others say freedom of CHOICE. But what is the REAL dream?
In my discussions with people, most desire a good job, great friends and most importantly, TIME to search out their passions. How do we get there? You COULD... quit your job, braid hair on an island beach and chase your DREAMS from there. You COULD win the lottery (good luck!) Or... you COULD learn how to work through others to get what you want by giving them what THEY want.
This poses a GREAT question - WHAT do people around you want? Do you know? Have you ever taken the TIME to ask?
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
When you DECIDE to become a servant of others and ASSIST in the achievement of THEIR goals, you will find that the tables inevitably turn in your favor. Have you ever GIVEN of yourself without expectation of "payback?" Do you remember what OCCURRED as a result?
To better ATTAIN your dreams, start asking people about THEIRS. Seek ways to CONNECT them to others that can help move their passions more rapidly. Discover common interests that allow you to SHARE in efforts of development or growth. COMMIT yourself to helping ONE person this week ADVANCE their goals... and you will find the LAW OF ATTRACTION will kick in to bring you assistance in your life too!
Cheers,
Zach
*To enjoy past editions of the Morning Motivator go to – http://grow-learn-lead.blogspot.com
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Morning Motivator - Are You a Jedi Master?
"Leadership must be earned by mastering a defined set of skills and by working with others to achieve common goals."
- David Cottrell
Ok, ok... The title is CHEESY, but I did get your attention. There is a REAL question here though. The question being: "how do I become successful?"
Some people are FORTUNATE enough to work in a "family" business where they have been trained since birth. Others are VISIONARY enough at a young age to know a greater education, such as medical or law school. For the rest of us, especially me, we better MASTER something to be successful. What can you master though?
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
To MASTER something is to be better than the majority of others. It does not mean the ABSOLUTE best, per se, rather better than the common person.
How do you become a master?
By CAREFULLY selecting a match of your passions and natural talents in a marketable role, coupled with extensive experience (learning by doing) and education (self learning by reading).
Once you become the MASTER of your skill, you will find that your success will follow and catch you soon after!
Cheers,
Zach
*To enjoy past editions of the Morning Motivator go to – http://grow-learn-lead.blogspot.com
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- David Cottrell
Ok, ok... The title is CHEESY, but I did get your attention. There is a REAL question here though. The question being: "how do I become successful?"
Some people are FORTUNATE enough to work in a "family" business where they have been trained since birth. Others are VISIONARY enough at a young age to know a greater education, such as medical or law school. For the rest of us, especially me, we better MASTER something to be successful. What can you master though?
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
To MASTER something is to be better than the majority of others. It does not mean the ABSOLUTE best, per se, rather better than the common person.
How do you become a master?
By CAREFULLY selecting a match of your passions and natural talents in a marketable role, coupled with extensive experience (learning by doing) and education (self learning by reading).
Once you become the MASTER of your skill, you will find that your success will follow and catch you soon after!
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.
Morning Motivator - Do You Have The Will Power?
"The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
- Vincent J. Lombardi
- Vincent J. Lombardi
In the New Year, most of us will give our BEST efforts to keep our New Year's Resolutions. Many people have ALREADY broken some. Almost ALL of us will NOT keep them... why?
Primarily, we set our resolutions around the person we want to BECOME with little recognition of the person we are today. We ESTABLISH goals that are so out of character from our current behavior patterns that it is near IMPOSSIBLE to make such drastic changes and expect them to stick.
Additionally, we set our goals around AREAS of our life that we lack the most will power in. We tell ourselves we WON'T eat anymore sweets, when we are used to having a bowl of ice cream after dinner every day. We CONVINCE ourselves we will wake up at 5am to run and read, since we failed to do well at that all last year, although we have CONSISTENTLY risen at 6:30am for years. What will help us better ACHIEVE our goals in this new year..?
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
... Will power and strategic planning! By setting goals that are SIMPLE, SMALL and MANAGEABLE - you will find the necessary will power to execute and succeed!
When you change your goals from, "I want to get up at 5am to run and read EVERY DAY" to "I WILL get up at 6am, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday to read OR run." This is much more manageable and achievable. Once you are able to successfully manage this goal for 90 days... up the ante! Now do it daily!
All of your goals can be chunked down into manageable executables. Don't feel like you have to be the NEW, PERFECT version of yourself today. You must take steps and walk slowly to make sure you stay on the path. Remember, the best way to eat an ELEPHANT is slowly and one bite at a time.
Cheers,
Zach
*To enjoy past editions of the Morning Motivator go to – http://grow-learn-lead.blogspot.com
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Morning Motivator - Build Success Bridges in 2009
"We build too many walls and not enough bridges."
- Sir Isaac Newton
Its a NEW YEAR... Full of opportunities, surprises, challenges and hurdles. What will you do with this FRESH start?
Is this your year LOSE 20lbs? Break $100,000 in income? Start back to school for your degree? The CRITICAL question is... "What is STOPPING you?"
The ANSWER is YOU! You are the key to your success. By CEASING to place walls and mental barriers between you and you are success, you will EMPOWER yourself to achieve in ways you never knew possible. You CAN make a high income, have a great body, be well educated and have WONDERFUL personal relationships.
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
When you consider what your GOALS and RESOLUTIONS are for 2009 - Don't make them "pipe dreams."
Seek to ESTABLISH and EXECUTE actions that will ensure your goal attainment.
The MAJORITY of frustrated people are not dumb, lazy or incapable... Rather, WE (including me) are just partaking in the WRONG activities with the MOST effort!
Change your actions and change your DESTINY! Happy New Year everyone...
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.
- Sir Isaac Newton
Its a NEW YEAR... Full of opportunities, surprises, challenges and hurdles. What will you do with this FRESH start?
Is this your year LOSE 20lbs? Break $100,000 in income? Start back to school for your degree? The CRITICAL question is... "What is STOPPING you?"
The ANSWER is YOU! You are the key to your success. By CEASING to place walls and mental barriers between you and you are success, you will EMPOWER yourself to achieve in ways you never knew possible. You CAN make a high income, have a great body, be well educated and have WONDERFUL personal relationships.
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
When you consider what your GOALS and RESOLUTIONS are for 2009 - Don't make them "pipe dreams."
Seek to ESTABLISH and EXECUTE actions that will ensure your goal attainment.
The MAJORITY of frustrated people are not dumb, lazy or incapable... Rather, WE (including me) are just partaking in the WRONG activities with the MOST effort!
Change your actions and change your DESTINY! Happy New Year everyone...
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.
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