I am inspired by media. Not THE media, but the combination of images, sounds, music and speech. Before a race or a presentation I routinely watch a few of my favorite YouTube videos. This helps me get into the mindset to do my best. That mindset is already there--everything I need is already inside--but the media sets up my mind nicely to focus.
That brings me to the power of the mind. There is a quote attributed to Henry Ford that goes like this: "Whether you think that you can, or that you can't, you are usually right." The mind is a powerful tool. Yes, I said it's a tool. You can train your mind to create the life you want, whether in your personal affairs or in business.
The video below is a compilation of interviews of Will Smith. After viewing this, ask yourself whether he is happy because he is successful, or is he successful because he is happy? Why is he any different than you? He isn't. He has simply learned to harness the power of his mind; an energy that attracts what he desires with proper focus and beliefs. Find your happiness and the success will follow.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Today's Fuel
I'm beginning an online master's program in Organization Leadership through Regis University today. No joke! The first assignment is to post an introductory email about myself and then comment on the other students' emails.
This is a much different forum than the sit-in-class undergrad stuff. It seems most students are already successful and happy. But then I came across one email from a woman who candidly stated she has suffered from low self-esteem in the past. Her honesty surprised me at first but as I thought about it more and more I realized how common this is.
So why is it so weird to hear someone admit it? I know I've had moments (or longer) of self-doubt and I always felt like I was showing a weakness in admitting it. But then something hit me. I've spent a lot of time reading and studying the words of Dale Carnegie and Norman Vincent Peale in the last 2 years. They both did a great job of showing me how to treat other people to build them up. What about me? How do I build someone up if I'm doubting myself?
The point that hit me is this: Before you can show your smile to the world you have to show it to yourself. In the words of Og Mandino, "YOU ARE THE GREATEST MIRACLE IN THE WORLD." Remember that always. Act like it. Find peace with the miracle looking back at you in the mirror, use the Carnegie and Peale principles when you talk to yourself and then share that smile. Your smile is a powerful tool for you to use to change someone's life. Your smile is a spark to ignite the flame of happiness in another.
Perhaps it wasn't my place, but I replied to this woman. I told her we all face those times of low self-esteem but reminded her that she was on the brink of a massive accomplishment at Regis. I hope to God that spark sets her world ablaze!!!
This is a much different forum than the sit-in-class undergrad stuff. It seems most students are already successful and happy. But then I came across one email from a woman who candidly stated she has suffered from low self-esteem in the past. Her honesty surprised me at first but as I thought about it more and more I realized how common this is.
So why is it so weird to hear someone admit it? I know I've had moments (or longer) of self-doubt and I always felt like I was showing a weakness in admitting it. But then something hit me. I've spent a lot of time reading and studying the words of Dale Carnegie and Norman Vincent Peale in the last 2 years. They both did a great job of showing me how to treat other people to build them up. What about me? How do I build someone up if I'm doubting myself?
The point that hit me is this: Before you can show your smile to the world you have to show it to yourself. In the words of Og Mandino, "YOU ARE THE GREATEST MIRACLE IN THE WORLD." Remember that always. Act like it. Find peace with the miracle looking back at you in the mirror, use the Carnegie and Peale principles when you talk to yourself and then share that smile. Your smile is a powerful tool for you to use to change someone's life. Your smile is a spark to ignite the flame of happiness in another.
Perhaps it wasn't my place, but I replied to this woman. I told her we all face those times of low self-esteem but reminded her that she was on the brink of a massive accomplishment at Regis. I hope to God that spark sets her world ablaze!!!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Today's Fuel
I was inspired to write this after hearing about a comment made today in a staff meeting. It seems in this staff meeting there were two colleagues who had had words in the past. One colleague chose the high road by paying the other a heartfelt and public compliment. The thought that immediately ran through my mind was "kill them with kindness."
It can be so easy to hold onto ill feelings and hold a grudge which only lowers you to the other person's level. Remember, it takes two people for an argument to occur. Positivity is the mindset you have when you are happy. It all starts inside. You cannot exude positivity with a grudge and the way to overcome that grudge is to be happy. Make that extra effort to smile, be courteous, or, as in this case, pay a compliment. The results may or may not fix the relationship, but I guarantee it will kick start the happy inside you.
Smile in the mirror each morning, be happy and kill them with kindness :)
It can be so easy to hold onto ill feelings and hold a grudge which only lowers you to the other person's level. Remember, it takes two people for an argument to occur. Positivity is the mindset you have when you are happy. It all starts inside. You cannot exude positivity with a grudge and the way to overcome that grudge is to be happy. Make that extra effort to smile, be courteous, or, as in this case, pay a compliment. The results may or may not fix the relationship, but I guarantee it will kick start the happy inside you.
Smile in the mirror each morning, be happy and kill them with kindness :)
Friday, August 19, 2011
Today's Fuel
Og Mandino is one of my favorite authors. In his book The Greatest Miracle in the World he lays out 4 basic principles that are simple and timeless. We should strive to begin each day by fueling the flame of happiness within us with positive thoughts. That sets the correct tone for a successful and happy day. The 4 principles from Og are:
- Count your blessings
- Proclaim your rarity
- Go another mile
- Use wisely your power of choice
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Inaugural Edition
This blog is intended to provide motivational information for positive-minded business people. The target audience is anyone who is seeking guidance in how to employ a positive mindset in order to achieve success. Stay tuned...Positively-Business :)
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