Thursday, November 10, 2005

First Impressions

When you have the chance to deal with people, we instinctively draw lasting conclusions based on their appearance, attitude and actions. It can be difficult to move from this opinion once it is established. Many people hold on to this 'first impression' and will allow it to dictate the relationship going forward.

In previous articles, I've mentioned that only you can dictate the way you respond to other people, not them. This 'first impression' is simply an influence on your own attitude. You have to see past and get to know this person. A good friend of mine, Dean Sweetman is quoted as saying, "see people not for who they are, but for what they can become."

This is so true - difficult, but true - in how you should conduct and adjust your own attitude. If you can achieve this, your potential to succeed is enhanced. You may find that these people have great potential that you can unlock. And in unlocking potential in others, you expand your own potential. And guess again, it all starts with a positive attitude.

So don't limit yourself by 'first impressions'. Look for possibilities, look for potential and see that it will impact your life.

Wednesday, November 09, 2005

Keep Trying

I'm pressed for time today and not able to put anything together. Being on the road usually keeps me busy and I do have a family and bills to pay. So I'll get something out tomorrow and keep up your spirits.

Monday, November 07, 2005

Winston Churchill

From Wikipedia:

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill,
(30 November 1874 - 24 January 1965)

Was an English statesman, best known as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Second World War. At various times a soldier, journalist, author and politician, Churchill is generally regarded as one of the most important leaders in British and world history.

Sunday, November 06, 2005

A Fight Of Faith In Your Attitude

The act of making a change in your life becomes a fight of your faith. When you decide to step out everything will change. What do you do when others try to put up road blocks of criticism or negativity of what you are trying to accomplish. You stand firm, you keep your faith in what you know is the right thing.

Many people choose to simply stay on the sideline and watch life go by. You have to be the type of person that wants to engage. The type of person to come off the sidelines and enter the game of life. I've watched many a football game in my life and become amused at those that are always on the sidelines.

Think of an aggressive play that ends up out of bounds. The offensive player makes a long play and is tackled out of bounds by the defensive player. Always you'll have a sideline sitter (in this case the defense) talking trash to the offensive player who was just tackled. It is easy to be loud and vocal when you have no stake in the actual play. Put those words and ideas to use - come into the game of life and make a difference.

When you come out though...remember there will be a fight. Be prepared for it because it will be easy at first. But be assured that there will be those that wish to bring you down, that will try to turn your good work to into something bad. Stick to your belief, stay to your faith, remain positive through out. You will succeed, you will come through in the final analysis.

"Always there will be, along the sidelines of life, inferior souls who throw mud at those whose attainments they do not quite understand. The man who really accomplishes doesn't pay attention to such detractors. If he did, he'd be on their level. He keeps an eye singled on the higher goal--and the mud never touches him." - Jerome P. Fleishman (The Forbes Book of Business Quotations)

Be a player in the game of life - come out onto the field of play and make a change.