Today I was going over some of my study material and I learned more about the philosopher Immanuel Kant. Amazing to me, but not surprising, he was very passionate about influencing people to treat people with dignity and respect. Surprising because of the time period in which he lived and how things are passed from generation to generation. These simple lessons from years in past can become so valuable for years to come. His theory was to treat people as subjects and not ojects that we control for our own purpose. Subjects referring to us having a mind of our own and able to make our own decisions. While going over the study it reminded me of something that John Maxwell goes over in his leadership training. He says we need to treat all people with dignity and respect no matter what classification they hold. His example was, "If you ever are locked out of the gym, it's the janitor that will be the one to let you in." So basically be nice to everyone, even those you find their jobs not be so glamourous. You never know when you need someone, or how the interaction at that moment can impact a future endeavor.
I feel you need to take every day as a day to increase your ability to care. Not to be careless in the decisions you make, the things you say, and how you interact with others. There are plenty of times when you feel an emotional decision evolving and you lean towards the choice of something less ethical. Ethics is such a broad subject. It's the type of ethical person you want to be and how the differences can still make you experience conflicting situations. I encourage to always take the "higher road." There was a time when I would surely take the lower road, I didn't even know that the higher road even existed. Now that I am on that road, it's hard to leave. It's paved so genuine and secure that nothing could ever flatter me to change. That was a personal decision that I had to make, a decision based on the ethics that I want to hold strong too.
April 7, 2009
Revision~
Do you remember the analogy, "If you point a finger at someone, how many are pointing back at you?" We go through life, without trying to change things by pointing fingers of blame. We even go as far as saying, it's because republicans are in office. NO! In order for things to change, YOU have to change. Do you and others understand that? One of my favorite quotes I caught from a psychology professor is, "Never underestimate the power of the situation to remember who you are." -Chris Coleman, PHD. If you think that the power of the situation is the reason for things not going right in your life, then you are the problem. It's not the situation, but how you address it. We can blame others for not making money, we can blame others for not succeeding in life, but when will you get over yourself, everyone else has! Failure, is a stepping stone for the future, it's a learning experience that you must meet. If you don't fail, you fail to realize that there is opportunity in the world. Risk takers are security makers- Denis Whaitley, PHD. Dr Whaitley says a PHD, formal education, only has a 14 month shelf life. Piled High and Deep, won't mean anything, unless you do something with it. I feel he used his iexperiences at his best! He's inspirational and motivating. Credibility and personal longevity is how he gained respect in audience form. He worked harder on himself, proved to himself, and others that he can accomplish what you put yourself to. He says that it's good to have many trades, but if you want to be successful, you need to be REALLY good at one thing. I am not very good yet, with this stuff called personal development, but I know that I will get better. I'm working on myself harder than I work on anything else. I say my weakness, I will let the public know, "That I care too much about what others think and I let it cloud my judgement." No more! That's why my associations are limited, that's why my associations are slim. You are an example of the five people you are closest to, who do you associate with? Your income is also the average of the five most closest people you hang around with. Are they impacting lives, or are they distracting the one life that counts the most, your own. Change is a hard word to swallow, no one ever blames themselves, no one ever believes that it could actually be thier fault. Be the bigger person and admit when you are wrong, or not great enough YET to lead others to achievement. That just may be the biggest change and the first step towards greater achievement for yourself.
Do you remember the analogy, "If you point a finger at someone, how many are pointing back at you?" We go through life, without trying to change things by pointing fingers of blame. We even go as far as saying, it's because republicans are in office. NO! In order for things to change, YOU have to change. Do you and others understand that? One of my favorite quotes I caught from a psychology professor is, "Never underestimate the power of the situation to remember who you are." -Chris Coleman, PHD. If you think that the power of the situation is the reason for things not going right in your life, then you are the problem. It's not the situation, but how you address it. We can blame others for not making money, we can blame others for not succeeding in life, but when will you get over yourself, everyone else has! Failure, is a stepping stone for the future, it's a learning experience that you must meet. If you don't fail, you fail to realize that there is opportunity in the world. Risk takers are security makers- Denis Whaitley, PHD. Dr Whaitley says a PHD, formal education, only has a 14 month shelf life. Piled High and Deep, won't mean anything, unless you do something with it. I feel he used his iexperiences at his best! He's inspirational and motivating. Credibility and personal longevity is how he gained respect in audience form. He worked harder on himself, proved to himself, and others that he can accomplish what you put yourself to. He says that it's good to have many trades, but if you want to be successful, you need to be REALLY good at one thing. I am not very good yet, with this stuff called personal development, but I know that I will get better. I'm working on myself harder than I work on anything else. I say my weakness, I will let the public know, "That I care too much about what others think and I let it cloud my judgement." No more! That's why my associations are limited, that's why my associations are slim. You are an example of the five people you are closest to, who do you associate with? Your income is also the average of the five most closest people you hang around with. Are they impacting lives, or are they distracting the one life that counts the most, your own. Change is a hard word to swallow, no one ever blames themselves, no one ever believes that it could actually be thier fault. Be the bigger person and admit when you are wrong, or not great enough YET to lead others to achievement. That just may be the biggest change and the first step towards greater achievement for yourself.
April 5, 2009
Revision from October 20, 2008
Journals are love letters, besides a last will and testament, are books of collective memories composed for a legacy. Journals should be compatible and comfortable to one's style. They are daily entries that are reflected upon later as references for the future. Pictures are to create scrapbooks, memory books, and self fulfilled emotions. By actively writing in journals for the same reason as pictures, is a representation of internal memories to share with others. Spending good money on photography books, is something we like to do, but why not spend good money on journals. The possibilty of writing million dollar words could be in the making. Those words, collections of inspiration or life events could mean everything to a business. Meetings with people, interactions, and experiences happen throughout the day, so keeping the journal nearby is a must. Reinacting the happenings throughout the day is almost impossible by verbatim. Reflecting on life events are necessary to grow and change......personally.....Change is a decision only one can make themselves. "In order for things to change, you must change." Jim Rohn. That's not mine. This year has been about change. I feel terrible for the new elected President, whomever it may be. I'm not really big on politics. I'm big on financial IQ and personal development. All i want the government to do is keep the land safe and my utilities turned on everyday. Everything else can be determined and controlled by me. You always hear people say you can't change anyone. You can't change overnight, but you can change the actions towards making it right. Behavior is learned, talent is inborn. We discover our talents psychologically between the ages 5-15. It's after we have discovered out talents, what we decide what to do with them. We have to do something we are passionate about. Without passion our desire for success doesn't exist. If you don't believe in yourself or what you are doing in life, than you can't expect success. The definition of failure is bankruptcy or the loss of your personal success. Are you giving up on yourself? Or overcoming yourself?
Journals are love letters, besides a last will and testament, are books of collective memories composed for a legacy. Journals should be compatible and comfortable to one's style. They are daily entries that are reflected upon later as references for the future. Pictures are to create scrapbooks, memory books, and self fulfilled emotions. By actively writing in journals for the same reason as pictures, is a representation of internal memories to share with others. Spending good money on photography books, is something we like to do, but why not spend good money on journals. The possibilty of writing million dollar words could be in the making. Those words, collections of inspiration or life events could mean everything to a business. Meetings with people, interactions, and experiences happen throughout the day, so keeping the journal nearby is a must. Reinacting the happenings throughout the day is almost impossible by verbatim. Reflecting on life events are necessary to grow and change......personally.....Change is a decision only one can make themselves. "In order for things to change, you must change." Jim Rohn. That's not mine. This year has been about change. I feel terrible for the new elected President, whomever it may be. I'm not really big on politics. I'm big on financial IQ and personal development. All i want the government to do is keep the land safe and my utilities turned on everyday. Everything else can be determined and controlled by me. You always hear people say you can't change anyone. You can't change overnight, but you can change the actions towards making it right. Behavior is learned, talent is inborn. We discover our talents psychologically between the ages 5-15. It's after we have discovered out talents, what we decide what to do with them. We have to do something we are passionate about. Without passion our desire for success doesn't exist. If you don't believe in yourself or what you are doing in life, than you can't expect success. The definition of failure is bankruptcy or the loss of your personal success. Are you giving up on yourself? Or overcoming yourself?
April 3,2009
Today's best insight for me was to be able to pass along information about great writers to others. The most famous always say, "It starts with just one great book, then another, and then another." I can see that now! A long time friend lost her job today. In the present economic times, it's not surprising. Over 3 million to count have lost thier jobs, and they say that numbered is a little fudged. They say it's a possible 15 million, ouch! She had asked me what are my 2 favorite books that I could recommend. I had to ask, "What are you looking for in life?" She responded, "Just anything uplifting and where she can embrace empowerment!" My first suggestion to her was Today Matters, by John C Maxwell. This book will get her thinking different and get her on a new journey. She wanted another one. I asked, " How are your finances?" She said, " You are real keen on those too, what do you suggest?" Start with The Riches Man in Babylon, the classic! After reading basic principles, a new adventure will begin.
Personal development, is a tool, once opened to the optomistic mind can be a serious weapon! Weaponery of great things and good fortune. I say great things in hopes of inspiring others and keeping the focus forward on living an extraordinary life. Not limiting yourself to the harsh surroundings and following suit to other's mistakes is determination. Great ideas and dreams are limitless and there for those who seek to find them. Good fortune, is not to have all the riches in the world, but what you can do with your time when all is tame. Life is a vicious circle of seekers and finders. Once you seek, you will find, but what will you find? With your find in mind, what will you gain, and what will you lose? What is worth to you and what is garbage?
In all things of life, you need to manage the decisions you make and make the decisions you are willing to manage.
Personal development, is a tool, once opened to the optomistic mind can be a serious weapon! Weaponery of great things and good fortune. I say great things in hopes of inspiring others and keeping the focus forward on living an extraordinary life. Not limiting yourself to the harsh surroundings and following suit to other's mistakes is determination. Great ideas and dreams are limitless and there for those who seek to find them. Good fortune, is not to have all the riches in the world, but what you can do with your time when all is tame. Life is a vicious circle of seekers and finders. Once you seek, you will find, but what will you find? With your find in mind, what will you gain, and what will you lose? What is worth to you and what is garbage?
In all things of life, you need to manage the decisions you make and make the decisions you are willing to manage.
April 2, 2009
Posted in Personal Development
My motto for today was from the philosopher Jim Rohn, "In order for things to change you have to change!" I say this over and over in my head, but today it fell from my fingers to an old friend. I know that I am in my own world with personal development when talking to old friends. My new friends I have hand picked in knowing they will not destroy my hard work and devotion to being a good person. While talking to this old friend today, I read his words while IM'ing that he's determined not to change and how it's all his wife's fault. How their relationship keeps going in circles and is not getting better after 13 years of marriage. I asked, if he has heartfelt talked to her and demonstrated his concerns. He said of course, always do, and is so tired of being tired. I mentioned that they have been married so long, that her behavior is a reflection from him and that all is lost if he is lost. Then I gave him my famous quote, "In order for things to change, you have to change." He said, "Yeah, I read that the other day on your Facebook!" I was feeling humor. He then let me know that everything will be fine in a couple weeks. I don't know what that supposed to mean.
I don't believe people understand the term change. It's not that you have to change so much to make so much different. The littlest changes overnight, from your thoughts, to your actions the next day, can very well determine success or failure. Managing the simple decisions and corrections in life is all that is needed. More to come!
I don't believe people understand the term change. It's not that you have to change so much to make so much different. The littlest changes overnight, from your thoughts, to your actions the next day, can very well determine success or failure. Managing the simple decisions and corrections in life is all that is needed. More to come!
