Disney Brand Loyalty Keynote Speaker
Five daily blogs about life's 5 big choices on five different sites.
“Say what you mean and mean what you say.” — General George S. Patton
Looks good on paper; however, most people are too afraid to say what they mean.
And if they do say what they mean, they don’t say it like they mean it.
Too chicken.
Human nature. Pathetic.
And we complain and wonder why our life isn’t optimized.
What the? Lizard breath?
Yes. Weird titles can be effective. Sometimes. Today’s post is about helping us understand our inherent resistance to change, even though we know change is the way.
What about providing links to other bloggers who are smarter, more successful and have way more readers than you?
What about it? Who cares, really? You may find Seth Godin more real and more something else. You may not.
And I don’t mean bullcrap phony real. We’re talkin’, “As real as the day is long” real.
Seth Godin’s thinking is brilliant. Have had a link to his blog on the right hand column for a long time. Seth Godin’s thinking inspires me, and countless others.
Click here to go to Seth Godon’s blog post from yesterday.
Anyone need a mint?
Quote from John Maxwell, courtesy of Bob Stewart.
“Law of the Niche: People are most valuable where they add the most value.”
Duh, right? No brainer. Obvious. Get a clue. You can’t be serious.
In the hectic pace with which we travel through our days (weeks, months), we often miss the most basic of life’s truths.
This happens to me with our son. I’ll get caught up in my work, and the next thing you know, the week has flown by and our son has done amazing things, but guess who hasn’t noticed? Guess who wasn’t there to add a little coaching, a little fun, a little encouragement?
Guess what else?
Life is like this. Always was, is now, and always will be. Whatever your level in your organization, you must find your own ways to stay engaged, to stay passionate.
I see so many people who are stuck. Many of them leaders, responsible for inspiring and developing others, the way a parent does with children.
They get stuck managing their to-do list instead of inspiring and developing their people. Just like a Parent. Just like me.
But the days (weeks, months) fly by.
Our son can not wait for me to find the time. His life marches on at an incredible pace. He will not slow down for me. I must find the way(s) to keep up with him.
Same is true as a leader, and as an employee who follows orders. Same as you. You must figure this out yourself and not wait.
Because if you don’t, what are you stuck with?
Passion. Bet you have a ton of passion.
Maybe you’re in a job where your passion thrives. Maybe you’re not.
Does passion make for a better worker?
Do you do your best work around something you’re passionate about?
How many leaders are in positions that got them a better title, a better paycheck, better meetings, and better perks, but took them further from their passion?
And then there are people who have found their passion, their dream job, but over the years they have allowed things beyond their control to poison themselves.
Imagine your own situation.
Do you have a dream? Of course you do. Who doesn’t?
Do you know the question behind the question?
No seriously, do you?
I mean, “Do you have a dream so big, everyone considers it impossible?”
Maybe you should.
Last year, after reading Robert Kiyosaki’s bestselling book, Rich Dad Poor Dad, dreams of a different kind began to form.
And this week, I’ll share a few more highlights. Meanwhile, there is a fairly comprehensive Rich Dad Poor Dad summary in the top banner. It’s been there for a year.
You can see a lot when you look around.