In addition to the values based plan in my last post, here are two more thoughts to help you move successfully through 2008 and beyond:
First, In The Secret of Your Success in 2008…, Donald Trump says his typical mouth full when he says “Think big!” It’s a foundational truth that separates the successful from the failures. I’ll also send you to the lyrics of the Switchfoot song “Dare You to Move.” I don’t think it’s possible to say it better.
Second, check out the 43Folders post on Ben Franklin’s 13 Virtues lifehack. Franklin developed an ingenious way to improve his life through the use of four 13 week cycles per year. Each week, he chose one of 13 virtues such as Moderation, Sincerity or Frugality to focus his attention on. This one at a time focus allowed him to gradually improve on the things that mattered to him in a way that was manageable and doable as opposed to trying to change everything all at once.
I’m about to put this into practice in an attempt to remove some useless words from my vocabulary. Words such as “like,” “really,” “um” and “I think.” I’ve realized that I lack the power I could have – and need – in my relationships because of these words. For instance, I use the words “I think” too often at the beginning of statements I make. So instead of saying “we should do x,” I sound weak and uncertain.
So, each week, I’ll pick a word or phrase to concentrate on removing from my speech. Over time, this will allow me to learn alternative words and ways to say what I’m, well, thinking.
I hope you find these two additional thoughts for your 2008 beneficial. Have a great year.
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