It is time to reaffirm our beliefs in our country and ourselves. We often allow the media to control our thoughts and even our decisions. I think we need to reestablish our belief in ourselves and our country.
First off, we still live in the greatest democracy in the universe. No matter what is happening around us, let's not lose grasp of that fact.
It seems like every day a new crisis emerges. I believe that our biggest obstacle is FEAR, which I like to define as False Evidence Appearing Real. I am reminded as I write this of the Five Laws of Success crafted by Bob Burg and John David Mann in their best selling book, "The Go-Giver."
• The Law of Value: Your true worth is determined by how much you give in value that you take in payment.
• The Law of Compensation: Your income is determined by how many people you serve and how well you serve them.
• The Law of Influence: Your influence is determined by how abundantly you place other people's interests first.
• The Law of Authenticity: The most valuable gift you have to offer is yourself.
• The Law of Receptivity: The key to effective giving is to stay open to receiving.
Their book is a national best seller. It is only 132 pages long, but really worth reading. It takes about half a day, but the refocusing of your thoughts about giving and how they affect your success make it a worthy endeavor.
To paraphrase Forest Whitcraft, 100 years from now, it will not matter what your bank account was, the sort of house you lived in, or the kind of car you drove. But the world may be different because you were important in the life of someone.
Always remember you get back more than you give.
I try to practice this statement everyday: Smile it increases your face value.
First off, we still live in the greatest democracy in the universe. No matter what is happening around us, let's not lose grasp of that fact.
It seems like every day a new crisis emerges. I believe that our biggest obstacle is FEAR, which I like to define as False Evidence Appearing Real. I am reminded as I write this of the Five Laws of Success crafted by Bob Burg and John David Mann in their best selling book, "The Go-Giver."
• The Law of Value: Your true worth is determined by how much you give in value that you take in payment.
• The Law of Compensation: Your income is determined by how many people you serve and how well you serve them.
• The Law of Influence: Your influence is determined by how abundantly you place other people's interests first.
• The Law of Authenticity: The most valuable gift you have to offer is yourself.
• The Law of Receptivity: The key to effective giving is to stay open to receiving.
Their book is a national best seller. It is only 132 pages long, but really worth reading. It takes about half a day, but the refocusing of your thoughts about giving and how they affect your success make it a worthy endeavor.
To paraphrase Forest Whitcraft, 100 years from now, it will not matter what your bank account was, the sort of house you lived in, or the kind of car you drove. But the world may be different because you were important in the life of someone.
Always remember you get back more than you give.
I try to practice this statement everyday: Smile it increases your face value.