The eighth lesson in Napolean Hill’s reading course discusses self-control, and its great importance to achieving success. According to Hill, a lack of self-control resembles the unharnessed lightning of an electrical storm – it may strike anywhere; it may destroy life and property. Enthusiasm arouses action, and self-control directs that action in a constructive and positive way. It may interest one to know that the overwhelming percentage of prison inmates remain in jail because they lacked the necessary self-control to channel their energies in a constructive manner. Conversely, the one common quality of successful people is self-control.
No one can manage to control others unless they can first control themselves. This therefore makes a lack of self-control one of the average salesperson's most damaging weaknesses. Hill states that the primary ways to maintain self-control is by not forming opinions without knowing the necessary facts, and by not spending beyond one’s means. Self-control also enables a person to prevent striking back at those who offend you, as well as other destructive habits which result in a waste of energy through non-productive efforts.
The main point that Hill wants the reader to get out of this lesson is that you have the “power to control your own thoughts and direct them to do your bidding.” Self-control is simply a matter of thought control, and we certainly have complete control over our own thoughts. Don’t allow outside forces to influence you excessively, but rather think for yourself and with rock-solid precision.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Monday, May 07, 2012
The Alex Project: Laws of Success "Enthusiasm"
In the seventh lesson in Law of Success, Napolean Hill discusses the great importance of “enthusiasm”, and how integrating enthusiasm into your life will ultimately lead to success. Hill defines enthusiasm as a state of mind that inspires and arouses one to put action into the task at hand." By constantly engaging in life with enthusiasm, the characteristic can be developed and used as a vital force in the work environment. In order to develop this potential enthusiasm, Hill argues that you must do the kind of work that you like, and make sure your actions are leading toward the achievement of your definite chief aim. Enthusiasm is a contagious characteristic, which magnifies its power. That is, it makes a large enough impression on others in order to make them become enthusiastic as well. Enthusiasm can mean using the same word choice but stated in a different manner, as people become more or less motivated based on how something is said to them. Hill emphasizes this fact, as it is not so much what you say as it is the tone and manner in which you say it that makes a lasting impression.
In order to truly master the quality of enthusiasm, Hill stresses the idea of working for something that you believe in. This will naturally bring out the enthusiastic quality in yourself, as you will be legitimately interested in what you are doing. In his example, Hill discusses how he turned down the most money that was ever offered to him simply because he did not believe in what he was doing. The job was to write articles on a topic that he opposed, and therefore knew he would not be giving his best enthusiastic effort when taking the time to write the articles. When working in an environment or on a project that you genuinely enjoy and believe in, the enthusiasm will begin to come on its own.
In order to truly master the quality of enthusiasm, Hill stresses the idea of working for something that you believe in. This will naturally bring out the enthusiastic quality in yourself, as you will be legitimately interested in what you are doing. In his example, Hill discusses how he turned down the most money that was ever offered to him simply because he did not believe in what he was doing. The job was to write articles on a topic that he opposed, and therefore knew he would not be giving his best enthusiastic effort when taking the time to write the articles. When working in an environment or on a project that you genuinely enjoy and believe in, the enthusiasm will begin to come on its own.
Friday, May 04, 2012
The Alex Project: Laws of Success "Imagination"
The sixth “Law of Success” that Napoleon Hill discusses involves the need for imagination. Hill emphasizes this as being one of the most important of the lessons in his book. The chapter on imagination calls for the reader to use the one power that no person can take away from them.
Man has the ability to cheat and slander other men, but a man has no power over any mans imagination. Hill maintains that the idea of daydreaming is not a useless one, but rather that many vital ideas and products were developed through the act of daydreaming. Simple use of imagination has proven to lead to success, with the creation of “Five and Ten Cent Stores”, “Self-Help Grocery Stores”, and even the Panama Canal as evidence.
The main point that Hill intends to emphasize in this lesson is to use your imagination to rearrange old ideas into new combinations. With maximum effort combined with imagination, you can achieve maximum achievement. This is where a “Master Mind” group will become vital, as the collective effort provides for even greater imagination.
Man has the ability to cheat and slander other men, but a man has no power over any mans imagination. Hill maintains that the idea of daydreaming is not a useless one, but rather that many vital ideas and products were developed through the act of daydreaming. Simple use of imagination has proven to lead to success, with the creation of “Five and Ten Cent Stores”, “Self-Help Grocery Stores”, and even the Panama Canal as evidence.
The main point that Hill intends to emphasize in this lesson is to use your imagination to rearrange old ideas into new combinations. With maximum effort combined with imagination, you can achieve maximum achievement. This is where a “Master Mind” group will become vital, as the collective effort provides for even greater imagination.
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
The Alex Project: Laws of Success "Initiative & Leadership"
The fifth chapter of The Law of Success, written by Napolean Hill, explores the lesson of initiative and leadership. According to Hill, both of these qualities are much-needed in finding success in life. Initiative is defined in the lesson as "that exceedingly rare quality which impels a person to do what ought to be done without being told to do it."
This is a characteristic which a person can make a habit, and gradually develop as it is utilized on a regular basis. As a person begins to possess the quality of initiative, Hill argues that the quality of leadership develops naturally. Leaders exercise initiative, have a definite chief aim or purpose, and possess the quality of self-confidence, all of which are the reasons why they make great leaders.
One should be warned, however, of the major initiative killer: procrastination. This is the one quality that a person must fight off in order to develop initiative, as a procrastinator lacks the quality of getting things done and taking action, regardless of being told to do so or not. In order to fight off this procrastination, Hill argues that you must form the habit of aggressively and persistently following the objective of your definite chief aim until you achieve it — regardless of how long it takes.
This is a characteristic which a person can make a habit, and gradually develop as it is utilized on a regular basis. As a person begins to possess the quality of initiative, Hill argues that the quality of leadership develops naturally. Leaders exercise initiative, have a definite chief aim or purpose, and possess the quality of self-confidence, all of which are the reasons why they make great leaders.
One should be warned, however, of the major initiative killer: procrastination. This is the one quality that a person must fight off in order to develop initiative, as a procrastinator lacks the quality of getting things done and taking action, regardless of being told to do so or not. In order to fight off this procrastination, Hill argues that you must form the habit of aggressively and persistently following the objective of your definite chief aim until you achieve it — regardless of how long it takes.
Friday, April 27, 2012
The Alex Project: Laws of Success "The Habit of Saving"
“The Habit of Saving”
In the fourth lesson in his book Law of Success, Napolean Hill discusses the “Habit of Saving”. It is clear that humans are naturally creatures of habit, for when someone forms a habit it becomes a part of their everyday life. Therefore, Hill explains that one must make a habit of saving, which will result in saving becoming an integral part of one becoming successful.
However, one characteristic that a majority of people have is the lack of making a habit of saving, and instead making a habit of spending. Hill discusses that this habit of spending has resulted in many people spending more than they earn, thus making it impossible to build up any form of savings over a period of time. It is crucial to live within your means until you have accumulated enough capital to begin using some of it recreationally.
Nevertheless, no matter how much you are earning at any given time, Hill suggests that you set aside 20% of your income in a savings account. This number will gradually build up until you have established financial independence, and the fear of debt will not be present in your mind.
In the fourth lesson in his book Law of Success, Napolean Hill discusses the “Habit of Saving”. It is clear that humans are naturally creatures of habit, for when someone forms a habit it becomes a part of their everyday life. Therefore, Hill explains that one must make a habit of saving, which will result in saving becoming an integral part of one becoming successful.
However, one characteristic that a majority of people have is the lack of making a habit of saving, and instead making a habit of spending. Hill discusses that this habit of spending has resulted in many people spending more than they earn, thus making it impossible to build up any form of savings over a period of time. It is crucial to live within your means until you have accumulated enough capital to begin using some of it recreationally.
Nevertheless, no matter how much you are earning at any given time, Hill suggests that you set aside 20% of your income in a savings account. This number will gradually build up until you have established financial independence, and the fear of debt will not be present in your mind.
Monday, April 23, 2012
The Alex Project Part 3 - Self Confidence
Self-Confidence
In his third lesson in The Law of Success, Napolean Hill discusses the idea of “Self-Confidence.” According to Hill, fear is the primary reason that a person falls into failure and poverty. As a result of this idea, a person who can master fear will be successful. A person can work on developing self-confidence by eliminating these fears, which include a fear of poverty, old age, criticism, loss of love of someone, ill health, or of death. In order to master these fears and eliminate them from one’s subconscious, you must work on obtaining mass amounts of organized knowledge. Ignorance and fear are a pair that go hand-in-hand, therefore if ignorance is eliminated, fear is eliminated as well. Self-confidence is a trait which can be developed over time, but is not sufficiently improved until you truly believe Napolean Hill when he writes, “You can do it if you believe you can.”
In his third lesson in The Law of Success, Napolean Hill discusses the idea of “Self-Confidence.” According to Hill, fear is the primary reason that a person falls into failure and poverty. As a result of this idea, a person who can master fear will be successful. A person can work on developing self-confidence by eliminating these fears, which include a fear of poverty, old age, criticism, loss of love of someone, ill health, or of death. In order to master these fears and eliminate them from one’s subconscious, you must work on obtaining mass amounts of organized knowledge. Ignorance and fear are a pair that go hand-in-hand, therefore if ignorance is eliminated, fear is eliminated as well. Self-confidence is a trait which can be developed over time, but is not sufficiently improved until you truly believe Napolean Hill when he writes, “You can do it if you believe you can.”
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
“A Definite Chief Aim”
The second of Napoleon Hill’s lessons in Law of Success is referred to as “A Definite Chief Aim”, which is exactly what Hill is instructing the reader to find. Hill repeatedly urges the reader to discover his or her natural talents, and to organize, coordinate, and put into use the knowledge gained from experience.
The primary cause of failure in life is to have no definite chief aim, without any attainable goals or plans to accomplish these goals. By finding your “definite chief aim” or “definite chief purpose” in life, Hill argues that this idea will be strongly embedded in the subconscious mind. That is, the idea of accomplishing your “definite chief aim” will soon transform from dream into reality.
What Hill emphasizes the most in this lesson is not just finding your “definite chief aim”, but writing both this idea and the ways that you will accomplish it down somewhere so that you will see it day after day. The result is that this will continue to keep the “definite chief aim” fresh on the mind almost at all times, until it is no longer a fantasy.
Hill closes his second lesson by explaining to the reader that the final step of the “definite chief aim”, which occurs after one has written both the aim and the ways that it will be accomplished, is to find an alliance. This alliance is meant as a support system for your “definite chief aim”, containing people who will cooperate with you in carrying out plans to achieve your goal. Therefore, this alliance should contain people such as a spouse, mother, father, brother, sister, or extremely close friend, who would only bring positivity and confidence in helping you attain your “definite chief aim”.
The second of Napoleon Hill’s lessons in Law of Success is referred to as “A Definite Chief Aim”, which is exactly what Hill is instructing the reader to find. Hill repeatedly urges the reader to discover his or her natural talents, and to organize, coordinate, and put into use the knowledge gained from experience.
The primary cause of failure in life is to have no definite chief aim, without any attainable goals or plans to accomplish these goals. By finding your “definite chief aim” or “definite chief purpose” in life, Hill argues that this idea will be strongly embedded in the subconscious mind. That is, the idea of accomplishing your “definite chief aim” will soon transform from dream into reality.
What Hill emphasizes the most in this lesson is not just finding your “definite chief aim”, but writing both this idea and the ways that you will accomplish it down somewhere so that you will see it day after day. The result is that this will continue to keep the “definite chief aim” fresh on the mind almost at all times, until it is no longer a fantasy.
Hill closes his second lesson by explaining to the reader that the final step of the “definite chief aim”, which occurs after one has written both the aim and the ways that it will be accomplished, is to find an alliance. This alliance is meant as a support system for your “definite chief aim”, containing people who will cooperate with you in carrying out plans to achieve your goal. Therefore, this alliance should contain people such as a spouse, mother, father, brother, sister, or extremely close friend, who would only bring positivity and confidence in helping you attain your “definite chief aim”.
Friday, March 09, 2012
The Alex Project Part 1 - The "Master Mind"
The “Master Mind”
Napolean Hill begins his volume of work, Law of Success, with a lesson on what he refers to as the “Master Mind.” A “Master Mind”, according to Hill, is defined as “a mind that is developed through the harmonious co-operation of two or more people who ally themselves for the purpose of accomplishing any given task.” From this definition, it seems as though Hill’s idea is that by combining two or more minds in order to accomplish something,the result is a separate mind that contains the knowledge of all of the minds in the group. This mind would therefore be referred to as a “Master Mind”. However, it is not as simple as this. What Hill emphasizes the most, and does so repeatedly throughout the first lesson, is the word HARMONIOUS that is given in the initial definition. A “Master Mind” cannot and will not be formed unless the minds that are involved in the group work in a HARMONIOUS manor. In fact, a “Master Mind” completely disintegrates the moment that the group is joined by just one person that doesn’t have the full co-operation and harmony between all of the other minds involved. In this first lesson, Hill concludes with the idea of education and how important it truly is to a person’s future. According to Hill, “the man who can intelligently use the knowledge possessed by another is as much or more a man of education as the person who merely has the knowledge but does not know what to do with it.” There are many well-educated people in the world who know an abundance of information that they have gathered over many years. However, it is the people who take in this information from many others and put it to good use who find true success.
Napolean Hill begins his volume of work, Law of Success, with a lesson on what he refers to as the “Master Mind.” A “Master Mind”, according to Hill, is defined as “a mind that is developed through the harmonious co-operation of two or more people who ally themselves for the purpose of accomplishing any given task.” From this definition, it seems as though Hill’s idea is that by combining two or more minds in order to accomplish something,the result is a separate mind that contains the knowledge of all of the minds in the group. This mind would therefore be referred to as a “Master Mind”. However, it is not as simple as this. What Hill emphasizes the most, and does so repeatedly throughout the first lesson, is the word HARMONIOUS that is given in the initial definition. A “Master Mind” cannot and will not be formed unless the minds that are involved in the group work in a HARMONIOUS manor. In fact, a “Master Mind” completely disintegrates the moment that the group is joined by just one person that doesn’t have the full co-operation and harmony between all of the other minds involved. In this first lesson, Hill concludes with the idea of education and how important it truly is to a person’s future. According to Hill, “the man who can intelligently use the knowledge possessed by another is as much or more a man of education as the person who merely has the knowledge but does not know what to do with it.” There are many well-educated people in the world who know an abundance of information that they have gathered over many years. However, it is the people who take in this information from many others and put it to good use who find true success.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Friday, December 09, 2011
The Power of the Personal Note
Have you ever gotten a high score in bowling or maybe it will was a perfect score and the teacher wrote a little remark on the page about your accomplishments?
My question is how did it make you feel and did you share that note or score with anyone or everyone? I remember hanging that score on the fridge to this day and I still have some of those report cards the ones with the great messages as well as a the not so great.
My point is that it is more important than ever to reach out and touch our clients, customers and friends in a more personal way!
Just recently I was in St. Louis visiting my kids and was invited to my friend Doug’s house for a BBQ engagement function for his son and future daughter-in-law.
That afternoon we went shopping at Plaza Frontenac in St. Louis. When we walked into Neiman Marcus we were helped by a woman named Karen Gillis who was absolutely fabulous!
In no time she had a beautiful present picked out which work very well for my AAA personality, but she also showered my wife with gifts and a box of Godiva Chocolates. To say I was impressed is an understatement! I was overwhelmed by her excellent customer service and looked forward to shopping with her again!
If that was not enough two weeks later back in Florida I received a personal letter in the mail addressed to me from Neiman Marcus. To my surprise it was a note from Karen thanking me for my business and giving me her personal hours and contact information.
After receiving that personal note I can tell you that Karen is the only salesperson that I will work with at that location!
Only a few weeks ago I took my mother and her boyfriend out for her birthday to the Capitol Grill in Boca Raton, Florida. When we arrived at the table it was decorated with a personal note for my mother acknowledging her birthday.
Our server Isabel came to our table with glasses of champagne to toast my mom’s birthday. The meal and the service was magnificent and we left completely full and happy, but once again that is not the end to the story.
A week later I received a personal note from our server is Isabel and in it she told me how honored she was to have been able to make my mother’s birthday special. Just like Karen from Neiman Marcus she also stated in her note that she looked forward to serving us again in the future!
Again I can tell you the next time I go to the Capitol Grill in Boca Raton Florida I'm asking for Isabel to wait on our table.
The bottom line is two great companies, well-trained employees and satisfied customers who will return again and again. This Is the Power of the Personal Note!
Dr. Rick Goodman speaks from real -Life experiences and achieves great results! Dr Rick’s newest book Living a Championship Life "A Game Plan for Success" has been widely acclaimed since its release.
Dr. Rick Goodman is a professional speaker and author who will give your audience specific tools and systems that get great results. Dr. Rick also works with organizations that want to Develop Great Leaders "Through Excellence in Communication and Team Building". For more information on Rick's speaking programs Consulting Programs and Training programs contact (888) 267-6098 or Rick@DrRickGoodman.com or on the web at www.DrRickGoodman.com
My question is how did it make you feel and did you share that note or score with anyone or everyone? I remember hanging that score on the fridge to this day and I still have some of those report cards the ones with the great messages as well as a the not so great.
My point is that it is more important than ever to reach out and touch our clients, customers and friends in a more personal way!
Just recently I was in St. Louis visiting my kids and was invited to my friend Doug’s house for a BBQ engagement function for his son and future daughter-in-law.
That afternoon we went shopping at Plaza Frontenac in St. Louis. When we walked into Neiman Marcus we were helped by a woman named Karen Gillis who was absolutely fabulous!
In no time she had a beautiful present picked out which work very well for my AAA personality, but she also showered my wife with gifts and a box of Godiva Chocolates. To say I was impressed is an understatement! I was overwhelmed by her excellent customer service and looked forward to shopping with her again!
If that was not enough two weeks later back in Florida I received a personal letter in the mail addressed to me from Neiman Marcus. To my surprise it was a note from Karen thanking me for my business and giving me her personal hours and contact information.
After receiving that personal note I can tell you that Karen is the only salesperson that I will work with at that location!
Only a few weeks ago I took my mother and her boyfriend out for her birthday to the Capitol Grill in Boca Raton, Florida. When we arrived at the table it was decorated with a personal note for my mother acknowledging her birthday.
Our server Isabel came to our table with glasses of champagne to toast my mom’s birthday. The meal and the service was magnificent and we left completely full and happy, but once again that is not the end to the story.
A week later I received a personal note from our server is Isabel and in it she told me how honored she was to have been able to make my mother’s birthday special. Just like Karen from Neiman Marcus she also stated in her note that she looked forward to serving us again in the future!
Again I can tell you the next time I go to the Capitol Grill in Boca Raton Florida I'm asking for Isabel to wait on our table.
The bottom line is two great companies, well-trained employees and satisfied customers who will return again and again. This Is the Power of the Personal Note!
Dr. Rick Goodman speaks from real -Life experiences and achieves great results! Dr Rick’s newest book Living a Championship Life "A Game Plan for Success" has been widely acclaimed since its release.
Dr. Rick Goodman is a professional speaker and author who will give your audience specific tools and systems that get great results. Dr. Rick also works with organizations that want to Develop Great Leaders "Through Excellence in Communication and Team Building". For more information on Rick's speaking programs Consulting Programs and Training programs contact (888) 267-6098 or Rick@DrRickGoodman.com or on the web at www.DrRickGoodman.com
Monday, August 15, 2011
I Am Totally Healthy I Just Have Cancer!
The moment I heard those words come out of my wife's mouth I was totally blown away, but why should I be that was three years ago and my wife had already been battling cancer for three years!
The doctor turned and looked at my wife is if she was out of her mind, but I knew this was one of the toughest women on the planet. She knew she was in the fight of her life and that a positive attitude was the key to her success.
Personally I did not know if my wife was kidding herself or truly believed her own words.
However I have come to know that Jackie Klein Goodman is one of the toughest and most positive people on the planet. She goes and goes and keeps on challenging herself and others through the example that she sets every day!
Are you ready to keep on keeping on in this economy?
Because how you look at your life every day will determine the road you will travel.When life has you down are you grateful for all the little things, those special moments and times of reflection that will keep you in balance and take you to the next level.
I just came back from an awesome day on the 17 mile Drive with Jackie and my daughter Jamie reflecting enjoying and observing. Treasure all of life's moments and focus on how you can appreciate every second of every day and make a difference to others!
Dr. Rick Goodman speaks from real -Life experiences and achieves great results! Dr Rick’s book Living a Championship Life “A Game Plan for Success” has been widely acclaimed since its release.
Dr. Rick’s keynote presentations will motivate your audience and give them specific tools and systems that will get great results. Dr. Rick also works with organizations that want to Develop Great Leaders “Through Excellence in Communication and Team Building”. For more information on Dr. Rick’s speaking programs Consulting Programs and Training programs contact (888) 267-6098 or Rick@DrRickGoodman.com or on the web at www.DrRickGoodman.com
The doctor turned and looked at my wife is if she was out of her mind, but I knew this was one of the toughest women on the planet. She knew she was in the fight of her life and that a positive attitude was the key to her success.
Personally I did not know if my wife was kidding herself or truly believed her own words.
However I have come to know that Jackie Klein Goodman is one of the toughest and most positive people on the planet. She goes and goes and keeps on challenging herself and others through the example that she sets every day!
Are you ready to keep on keeping on in this economy?
Because how you look at your life every day will determine the road you will travel.When life has you down are you grateful for all the little things, those special moments and times of reflection that will keep you in balance and take you to the next level.
I just came back from an awesome day on the 17 mile Drive with Jackie and my daughter Jamie reflecting enjoying and observing. Treasure all of life's moments and focus on how you can appreciate every second of every day and make a difference to others!
Dr. Rick Goodman speaks from real -Life experiences and achieves great results! Dr Rick’s book Living a Championship Life “A Game Plan for Success” has been widely acclaimed since its release.
Dr. Rick’s keynote presentations will motivate your audience and give them specific tools and systems that will get great results. Dr. Rick also works with organizations that want to Develop Great Leaders “Through Excellence in Communication and Team Building”. For more information on Dr. Rick’s speaking programs Consulting Programs and Training programs contact (888) 267-6098 or Rick@DrRickGoodman.com or on the web at www.DrRickGoodman.com
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Last Chance to Register! -- Join the Social Influence Webinar with Ford Saeks! http://t.co/VZ6lRmB via @youtube
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Simple Social Media Strategies for Everyone Who Wants to Connect, Engage & Grow Their Business
Simple Social Media Strategies for Everyone Who Wants to Connect, Engage & Grow Their Business
Leveraging the power of social media to monetize your efforts, save you time and produce real results!
Are you ready to build lasting and effective relationships online, expand your digital reach and attract targeted prospects to your business—all via social media? If so, register now for the July 21, Social Influence Webinar with Ford Saeks.
You’ll Discover:
New Social Media insights to build relationships and expand your digital footprint.
How to leverage your efforts, save time and produce real results.
Simple insider secrets to get top search engine rankings.
How to monetize your efforts with sites like YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
The three critical factors that can make or break your online marketing.
How to get tons of free traffic, improved usability and more sales.
Strategies to create a value-added presence within your community of followers.
It’s a fact. You don’t really own your brand anymore, your customers do. Ford will share strategies on how to navigate, protect, influence and leverage social media relationships. He’ll present strategies on how to leverage your brand, products and services through major social media hot spots, like LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and your blog.
Ford sets himself apart from other social media “experts” with his unique combination of business and marketing knowledge. He has mastered the art of how to leverage the power of social media to monetize your efforts, save time and produce real results with social media.
Check at the video on Youtube we hope to see you there! http://ping.fm/sgeRG
Best regards,
Dr Rick
Leveraging the power of social media to monetize your efforts, save you time and produce real results!
Are you ready to build lasting and effective relationships online, expand your digital reach and attract targeted prospects to your business—all via social media? If so, register now for the July 21, Social Influence Webinar with Ford Saeks.
You’ll Discover:
New Social Media insights to build relationships and expand your digital footprint.
How to leverage your efforts, save time and produce real results.
Simple insider secrets to get top search engine rankings.
How to monetize your efforts with sites like YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
The three critical factors that can make or break your online marketing.
How to get tons of free traffic, improved usability and more sales.
Strategies to create a value-added presence within your community of followers.
It’s a fact. You don’t really own your brand anymore, your customers do. Ford will share strategies on how to navigate, protect, influence and leverage social media relationships. He’ll present strategies on how to leverage your brand, products and services through major social media hot spots, like LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and your blog.
Ford sets himself apart from other social media “experts” with his unique combination of business and marketing knowledge. He has mastered the art of how to leverage the power of social media to monetize your efforts, save time and produce real results with social media.
Check at the video on Youtube we hope to see you there! http://ping.fm/sgeRG
Best regards,
Dr Rick
Saturday, July 02, 2011
Are You Focused on the 10 Percenter’s?
Are you focused on the 10 Percenter's in your life? You know these people they are the type that would win the winning lottery ticket and still complain about paying taxes. They generally see the cup as half empty and always focus on the trivial instead of the big picture!
You know some of these people maybe even intimately. Some of them are your ex spouses or significant others, some of them are your in-laws or your brothers or sisters and some of them are your colleagues, your boss and your children.
So why do we focus on the few instead of the masses?
When I was actively practicing chiropractic I may have had 100 patients come to my office in a day and 99 of them were thrilled with the service that we provided and one would complain and leave and tell us that they would never come back again! At that time in my life I would focus and obsess about that one client who prevented me from hearing and receiving the love that my other patients were giving me.
How many of you out there have experienced the same scenario in your lives?
Today I was doing my workout in Marco Island Florida. Since there is no boardwalk to skate on things can get a little dicey on the open road even with the speed limit set at 35 mph. I decided to skate against incoming traffic in order to see the cars coming at me and for them in turn to see me. This was a perfect test for my 10 percent rule.
With two oncoming lanes which cars would kindly move over to the open lane and which ones would come directly at me. Also what would my reaction be either way? The good news is that I am happy to be alive and well to report my results and here is how it went on my eight-mile trek!
With just about 200 cars total passing and coming at me only 2 did not move our 10 Percenter's! One happened early on so I decided to salute the drivers and give them a thumbs up in advance of our approaching each other and The Results Were AMAZING!
The driver either smiled, gave me the thumbs up back or saluted! Only two people threw their arms up in disgust and we have to figure that they are in the family of 10 Percenter’s.
The Good News is that it is currently 9:30 am on Saturday July 2, 2011 I got my workout in and made almost 200 people smile!
Have a Safe Holiday!
Dr. Rick Goodman speaks from real -Life experiences and achieves great results! Dr Rick’s newest book Living a Championship Life "A Game Plan for Success" has been widely acclaimed since its release.
Dr. Rick Goodman is a professional speaker and author who will give your audience specific tools and systems that get great results. Dr. Rick also works with organizations that want to Develop Great Leaders "Through Excellence in Communication and Team Building". For more information on Rick's speaking programs Consulting Programs and Training programs contact (888) 267-6098 or Rick@DrRickGoodman.com or on the web at www.DrRickGoodman.com
Are you focused on the 10 Percenter's in your life? You know these people they are the type that would win the winning lottery ticket and still complain about paying taxes. They generally see the cup as half empty and always focus on the trivial instead of the big picture!
You know some of these people maybe even intimately. Some of them are your ex spouses or significant others, some of them are your in-laws or your brothers or sisters and some of them are your colleagues, your boss and your children.
So why do we focus on the few instead of the masses?
When I was actively practicing chiropractic I may have had 100 patients come to my office in a day and 99 of them were thrilled with the service that we provided and one would complain and leave and tell us that they would never come back again! At that time in my life I would focus and obsess about that one client who prevented me from hearing and receiving the love that my other patients were giving me.
How many of you out there have experienced the same scenario in your lives?
Today I was doing my workout in Marco Island Florida. Since there is no boardwalk to skate on things can get a little dicey on the open road even with the speed limit set at 35 mph. I decided to skate against incoming traffic in order to see the cars coming at me and for them in turn to see me. This was a perfect test for my 10 percent rule.
With two oncoming lanes which cars would kindly move over to the open lane and which ones would come directly at me. Also what would my reaction be either way? The good news is that I am happy to be alive and well to report my results and here is how it went on my eight-mile trek!
With just about 200 cars total passing and coming at me only 2 did not move our 10 Percenter's! One happened early on so I decided to salute the drivers and give them a thumbs up in advance of our approaching each other and The Results Were AMAZING!
The driver either smiled, gave me the thumbs up back or saluted! Only two people threw their arms up in disgust and we have to figure that they are in the family of 10 Percenter’s.
The Good News is that it is currently 9:30 am on Saturday July 2, 2011 I got my workout in and made almost 200 people smile!
Have a Safe Holiday!
Dr. Rick Goodman speaks from real -Life experiences and achieves great results! Dr Rick’s newest book Living a Championship Life "A Game Plan for Success" has been widely acclaimed since its release.
Dr. Rick Goodman is a professional speaker and author who will give your audience specific tools and systems that get great results. Dr. Rick also works with organizations that want to Develop Great Leaders "Through Excellence in Communication and Team Building". For more information on Rick's speaking programs Consulting Programs and Training programs contact (888) 267-6098 or Rick@DrRickGoodman.com or on the web at www.DrRickGoodman.com
Are You Focused on the 10 Percenter?s?
Are you focused on the 10 Percenter's in your life?
You know these people they are the type that would win the winning lottery ticket and still complain about paying taxes. They generally see the cup as half empty and always focus on the trivial instead of the big picture!
You know some of these people maybe even intimately. Some of them are your ex spouses or significant others, some of them are your in-laws or your brothers or sisters and some of them are your colleagues, your boss and your children.
So why do we focus on the few instead of the masses?
When I was actively practicing chiropractic I may have had 100 patients come to my office in a day and 99 of them were thrilled with the service that we provided and one would complain and leave and tell us that they would never come back again! At that time in my life I would focus and obsess about that one client who prevented me from hearing and receiving the love that my other patients were giving me.
How many of you out there have experienced the same scenario in your lives?
Today I was doing my workout in Marco Island Florida. Since there is no boardwalk to skate on things can get a little dicey on the open road even with the speed limit set at 35 mph. I decided to skate against incoming traffic in order to see the cars coming at me and for them in turn to see me. This was a perfect test for my 10 percent rule.
With two oncoming lanes which cars would kindly move over to the open lane and which ones would come directly at me. Also what would my reaction be either way? The good news is that I am happy to be alive and well to report my results and here is how it went on my eight-mile trek!
With just about 200 cars total passing and coming at me only 2 did not move our 10 Percenter's! One happened early on so I decided to salute the drivers and give them a thumbs up in advance of our approaching each other and The Results Were AMAZING!
The driver either smiled, gave me the thumbs up back or saluted! Only two people threw their arms up in disgust and we have to figure that they are in the family of 10 Percenter’s.
The Good News is that it is currently 9:30 am on Saturday July 2, 2011 I got my workout in and made almost 200 people smile!
Have a Safe Holiday!
Dr Rick
Dr. Rick Goodman speaks from real -Life experiences and achieves great results! Dr Rick’s newest book Living a Championship Life "A Game Plan for Success" has been widely acclaimed since its release.
Dr. Rick Goodman is a professional speaker and author who will give your audience specific tools and systems that get great results. Dr. Rick also works with organizations that want to Develop Great Leaders "Through Excellence in Communication and Team Building". For more information on Rick's speaking programs Consulting Programs and Training programs contact (888) 267-6098 or Rick@DrRickGoodman.com or on the web at www.DrRickGoodman.com
You know these people they are the type that would win the winning lottery ticket and still complain about paying taxes. They generally see the cup as half empty and always focus on the trivial instead of the big picture!
You know some of these people maybe even intimately. Some of them are your ex spouses or significant others, some of them are your in-laws or your brothers or sisters and some of them are your colleagues, your boss and your children.
So why do we focus on the few instead of the masses?
When I was actively practicing chiropractic I may have had 100 patients come to my office in a day and 99 of them were thrilled with the service that we provided and one would complain and leave and tell us that they would never come back again! At that time in my life I would focus and obsess about that one client who prevented me from hearing and receiving the love that my other patients were giving me.
How many of you out there have experienced the same scenario in your lives?
Today I was doing my workout in Marco Island Florida. Since there is no boardwalk to skate on things can get a little dicey on the open road even with the speed limit set at 35 mph. I decided to skate against incoming traffic in order to see the cars coming at me and for them in turn to see me. This was a perfect test for my 10 percent rule.
With two oncoming lanes which cars would kindly move over to the open lane and which ones would come directly at me. Also what would my reaction be either way? The good news is that I am happy to be alive and well to report my results and here is how it went on my eight-mile trek!
With just about 200 cars total passing and coming at me only 2 did not move our 10 Percenter's! One happened early on so I decided to salute the drivers and give them a thumbs up in advance of our approaching each other and The Results Were AMAZING!
The driver either smiled, gave me the thumbs up back or saluted! Only two people threw their arms up in disgust and we have to figure that they are in the family of 10 Percenter’s.
The Good News is that it is currently 9:30 am on Saturday July 2, 2011 I got my workout in and made almost 200 people smile!
Have a Safe Holiday!
Dr Rick
Dr. Rick Goodman speaks from real -Life experiences and achieves great results! Dr Rick’s newest book Living a Championship Life "A Game Plan for Success" has been widely acclaimed since its release.
Dr. Rick Goodman is a professional speaker and author who will give your audience specific tools and systems that get great results. Dr. Rick also works with organizations that want to Develop Great Leaders "Through Excellence in Communication and Team Building". For more information on Rick's speaking programs Consulting Programs and Training programs contact (888) 267-6098 or Rick@DrRickGoodman.com or on the web at www.DrRickGoodman.com
Thursday, August 06, 2009
In transition? Don’t let it bring you down
I just recieved a great article from Michael Moore Esq. and wanted to share it in it's entirety.
Lawyers are facing an unprecedented period of transition. Good lawyers who’ve done everything right are now unemployed. Ambitious, bright law students have no jobs. Many other lawyers face reduced hours, reduced pay, and lateral options appear limited. In these challenging times, every lawyer should know any transition, no matter how difficult, can be turned into an opportunity.
My own career includes transitions from private practice to corporate counsel to legal coach. Certain fundamental tactics give any lawyer the ability to make successful transitions. These tactics may appear disarmingly simple. However, if you execute them on a regular and consistent basis, you can create a positive transition.
First, take a deep breath and focus
In my 25-year career I have been downsized, right-sized and outsourced. In each case, taking the time to make a plan created a successful transition. Assess your skills, work your network, and be creative. Use resources available to you. Stay current in your area of law. Set realistic daily goals for your job search, and do your best to meet them. Develop a rhythm that works for you. Exercise. Enjoy your family. Hang out with friends. Read an absorbing novel. Remind yourself of the things for which you are grateful, your employment status notwithstanding.
Don’t bury your head in the sand
You are not alone. Thousands of lawyers are in the same situation. Avoid the temptation to isolate yourself. In challenging times, personal connections offer the most direct route to discovering opportunities. I personally use LinkedIn and Facebook as well as email and phone calls. Join groups on LinkedIn and contribute to the discussions going on. Use Facebook to keep in touch, locate old contacts, and expand and enhance your network. People prefer to hire and work with those they know, like, and trust. To become known, liked, and trusted, it’s critical to interact with the same people on a continuing basis.
Get smarter
Broaden your skill base, write articles, and seek out speaking engagements. Find CLE seminars or other training opportunities, read books and journals, or consider working with a professional coach. Your first response might be that you don’t want to spend money on education (formal or otherwise) right now, but that’s exactly the wrong response. Be selective, and choose learning opportunities that will give you the skills and knowledge to gain a competitive advantage.
Learn Business 101
Law is a business, and depending on the size of your firm you may need to develop basic business knowledge and management skills. Take charge of your career; learn to think like an owner, and focus on those things you can control. You must also learn about your clients’ businesses. One frequent complaint from clients is that their lawyers don’t always understand the context of a representation or how a certain issue fits into the bigger business picture.
Be a listener
You will be most effective in offering assistance to clients or network sources if you first ask questions and practice effective listening skills. Lawyers often take on the role of the expert too quickly, offering solutions before fully appreciating the depth of the problem or the desired outcome. Pay attention not just to the words but also to tone of voice, word choice, body language, and other nonverbal communication.
90 percent of success is just showing up
Successful lawyers understand the need to network with clients, potential clients, referral sources, and other contacts now more than ever before. They also understand the need to connect with one another. Building strong connections with reliable confidants offers an antidote to many of life’s challenges. My rule of thumb is to always have a full two weeks on your calendar of connections. Include breakfasts, lunches, or just-for-coffee get-togethers. When you show up with the right people in the right way, you become a top-of-mind presence with your contacts.
If you are seeking a new opportunity, joining a group of lawyers with a similar goal can help you keep your focus without becoming discouraged about the inevitable disappointments.
These fundamental tactics will help any lawyer make a successful transition. Trust that all of your efforts will ultimately yield to a positive outcome, the only variable being precisely how long it will take. Present yourself to the market, to clients, and to your network by communicating a message of confidence and optimism. Remember, for those who plan with audacity and execute with vigor, progress is the magnificent byproduct.
Michael Moore, Lewis and Clark 1983, is a professional coach for lawyers and the founder of Moore’s Law, Milwaukee. He specializes in marketing, client development, and leadership coaching for attorneys at all levels of experience. Moore also advises law firms on strategic planning and resource optimization. He has more than 25 years’ experience in private practice, as a general counsel, in law firm management, and in legal recruiting. For more information, visit http://www.moores-law.com/.
For information on Advantage Legal Seminars CLE programs call (888) 267-6097 or go to www.AdvantageLegalSeminars.com
Lawyers are facing an unprecedented period of transition. Good lawyers who’ve done everything right are now unemployed. Ambitious, bright law students have no jobs. Many other lawyers face reduced hours, reduced pay, and lateral options appear limited. In these challenging times, every lawyer should know any transition, no matter how difficult, can be turned into an opportunity.
My own career includes transitions from private practice to corporate counsel to legal coach. Certain fundamental tactics give any lawyer the ability to make successful transitions. These tactics may appear disarmingly simple. However, if you execute them on a regular and consistent basis, you can create a positive transition.
First, take a deep breath and focus
In my 25-year career I have been downsized, right-sized and outsourced. In each case, taking the time to make a plan created a successful transition. Assess your skills, work your network, and be creative. Use resources available to you. Stay current in your area of law. Set realistic daily goals for your job search, and do your best to meet them. Develop a rhythm that works for you. Exercise. Enjoy your family. Hang out with friends. Read an absorbing novel. Remind yourself of the things for which you are grateful, your employment status notwithstanding.
Don’t bury your head in the sand
You are not alone. Thousands of lawyers are in the same situation. Avoid the temptation to isolate yourself. In challenging times, personal connections offer the most direct route to discovering opportunities. I personally use LinkedIn and Facebook as well as email and phone calls. Join groups on LinkedIn and contribute to the discussions going on. Use Facebook to keep in touch, locate old contacts, and expand and enhance your network. People prefer to hire and work with those they know, like, and trust. To become known, liked, and trusted, it’s critical to interact with the same people on a continuing basis.
Get smarter
Broaden your skill base, write articles, and seek out speaking engagements. Find CLE seminars or other training opportunities, read books and journals, or consider working with a professional coach. Your first response might be that you don’t want to spend money on education (formal or otherwise) right now, but that’s exactly the wrong response. Be selective, and choose learning opportunities that will give you the skills and knowledge to gain a competitive advantage.
Learn Business 101
Law is a business, and depending on the size of your firm you may need to develop basic business knowledge and management skills. Take charge of your career; learn to think like an owner, and focus on those things you can control. You must also learn about your clients’ businesses. One frequent complaint from clients is that their lawyers don’t always understand the context of a representation or how a certain issue fits into the bigger business picture.
Be a listener
You will be most effective in offering assistance to clients or network sources if you first ask questions and practice effective listening skills. Lawyers often take on the role of the expert too quickly, offering solutions before fully appreciating the depth of the problem or the desired outcome. Pay attention not just to the words but also to tone of voice, word choice, body language, and other nonverbal communication.
90 percent of success is just showing up
Successful lawyers understand the need to network with clients, potential clients, referral sources, and other contacts now more than ever before. They also understand the need to connect with one another. Building strong connections with reliable confidants offers an antidote to many of life’s challenges. My rule of thumb is to always have a full two weeks on your calendar of connections. Include breakfasts, lunches, or just-for-coffee get-togethers. When you show up with the right people in the right way, you become a top-of-mind presence with your contacts.
If you are seeking a new opportunity, joining a group of lawyers with a similar goal can help you keep your focus without becoming discouraged about the inevitable disappointments.
These fundamental tactics will help any lawyer make a successful transition. Trust that all of your efforts will ultimately yield to a positive outcome, the only variable being precisely how long it will take. Present yourself to the market, to clients, and to your network by communicating a message of confidence and optimism. Remember, for those who plan with audacity and execute with vigor, progress is the magnificent byproduct.
Michael Moore, Lewis and Clark 1983, is a professional coach for lawyers and the founder of Moore’s Law, Milwaukee. He specializes in marketing, client development, and leadership coaching for attorneys at all levels of experience. Moore also advises law firms on strategic planning and resource optimization. He has more than 25 years’ experience in private practice, as a general counsel, in law firm management, and in legal recruiting. For more information, visit http://www.moores-law.com/.
For information on Advantage Legal Seminars CLE programs call (888) 267-6097 or go to www.AdvantageLegalSeminars.com
Thursday, July 16, 2009
You Have the Ability to Choose!
I recently received an e-mail from a friend of mine regarding choices specifically a person's ability to choose their own attitude of mind and how one can look at any situation either positively or negatively and its direct effect on the outcome of that particular situation.
Even though we may not believe it we all have the ability to choose and make decisions, even though we may not like the choices presented. My question is what choices will you make today, tomorrow and in the future. Are you going to make different choices regarding yourself, your family and your business relationships?
Remember, on planet Earth if we are not moving forward, eventually, the world will leave us behind. If you do choose to move forward in a positive direction do you have a plan? The majority of people I meet don't have a plan and to quote many business management gurus and philosophers “No plan is a plan to fail”.
I believe that we must start to ask ourselves the tough questions in order to achieve our goals. I have a question that I pose to people everywhere I go.
The question I ask is “What do you want to be when you grow up”? To date an overwhelming majority of the people I ask answer “I don't know”.
Isn't it time you figure this one out! As far as I know from all my medical training we have one shot on this planet to create a life we desire and we are not coming back. Therefore it's important for us to make decisions that will lead us in the direction that we desire. Now for the troublesome part for those of you who answered I don't know to the question what you want to be when you grow up? You're probably wondering how I figure this out.
Lately I've been using the obituary method of goal setting, and that is, I ask myself the question, what would I want my obituary page to say about me after I passed this planet. Do I want it to say, that I was a good parent and husband or do I want to leave a legacy of contributions to mankind.
I come up with these answers by utilizing a simple technique I learned from Stephen Covey who says in his book titled Seven Habits of Highly Effective People “Begin with the End in Mind”. You need to know what you want first and work your way backwards. This gives you the ability to come up with a clear picture of what you actually want and ways that you can best accomplish and reach your goals.
So what's it going to be? Are you willing to do what it takes to create the perfect life one that achieves all your goals and dreams? The only thing stopping you right now is you. With your ability to choose combined with specific goals and action steps for their accomplishment the sky’s the limit.
Dr. Rick Goodman speaks from real -Life experiences and achieves great results! Dr Rick’s newest book Living a Championship Life "A Game Plan for Success" has been widely acclaimed since its release.
Dr. Rick Goodman is a professional speaker and author who will give your audience specific tools and systems that get great results. Dr. Rick is also the President of Advantage Legal Seminars one of the leading providers for online continuing legal education in the United States.
For more information on Rick's speaking programs Consulting Programs and Training programs contact (888) 267-6098 or on the web at www.DrRickGoodman.com
For information on Advantage Legal Seminars CLE programs call (888) 267-6097 or go to www.AdvantageLegalSeminars.com
Even though we may not believe it we all have the ability to choose and make decisions, even though we may not like the choices presented. My question is what choices will you make today, tomorrow and in the future. Are you going to make different choices regarding yourself, your family and your business relationships?
Remember, on planet Earth if we are not moving forward, eventually, the world will leave us behind. If you do choose to move forward in a positive direction do you have a plan? The majority of people I meet don't have a plan and to quote many business management gurus and philosophers “No plan is a plan to fail”.
I believe that we must start to ask ourselves the tough questions in order to achieve our goals. I have a question that I pose to people everywhere I go.
The question I ask is “What do you want to be when you grow up”? To date an overwhelming majority of the people I ask answer “I don't know”.
Isn't it time you figure this one out! As far as I know from all my medical training we have one shot on this planet to create a life we desire and we are not coming back. Therefore it's important for us to make decisions that will lead us in the direction that we desire. Now for the troublesome part for those of you who answered I don't know to the question what you want to be when you grow up? You're probably wondering how I figure this out.
Lately I've been using the obituary method of goal setting, and that is, I ask myself the question, what would I want my obituary page to say about me after I passed this planet. Do I want it to say, that I was a good parent and husband or do I want to leave a legacy of contributions to mankind.
I come up with these answers by utilizing a simple technique I learned from Stephen Covey who says in his book titled Seven Habits of Highly Effective People “Begin with the End in Mind”. You need to know what you want first and work your way backwards. This gives you the ability to come up with a clear picture of what you actually want and ways that you can best accomplish and reach your goals.
So what's it going to be? Are you willing to do what it takes to create the perfect life one that achieves all your goals and dreams? The only thing stopping you right now is you. With your ability to choose combined with specific goals and action steps for their accomplishment the sky’s the limit.
Dr. Rick Goodman speaks from real -Life experiences and achieves great results! Dr Rick’s newest book Living a Championship Life "A Game Plan for Success" has been widely acclaimed since its release.
Dr. Rick Goodman is a professional speaker and author who will give your audience specific tools and systems that get great results. Dr. Rick is also the President of Advantage Legal Seminars one of the leading providers for online continuing legal education in the United States.
For more information on Rick's speaking programs Consulting Programs and Training programs contact (888) 267-6098 or on the web at www.DrRickGoodman.com
For information on Advantage Legal Seminars CLE programs call (888) 267-6097 or go to www.AdvantageLegalSeminars.com
Friday, July 10, 2009
Five Steps for Succeeding In a Difficult Economy
If you are struggling in today's economy and are looking for ways to secure your position or are one of the thosands of people in the United States that are looking for a new job opportunity here are five basic rules to live by.
Attitude Is Everything!
The individuals that are going to succeed in this economy, must have a positive attitude regarding their employment situation. If they can have a positive attitude regarding their employment situation. There are a the vast amount of opportunities e for employment for the right person in the United States you just have to keep your focus!
Employees Need to Look for Ways to Expand Their Levels of Expertise.
The individual that broadens their skill level enhances their ability to retain their position. In addition they will notice with the new skills they have acquired their future employment opportunities will be enhanced.
Have a Game Plan for Success.
In this world, successful people all have a game plan for success with planned action steps for their achievement. This is a must if you're to retain your job or are just looking for opportunities on the horizon. This must be a written and well thought out plan.
Persistence and Perseverance the Keys to Winning the Big Game.
Many people in this world, including world-class athletes, stopped just short of success. The importance of persistence and perseverance cannot be understated. If you're looking to retain your job or if you're searching for a new career.
Decide Whether or Not You're Truly Doing What You Love to Do.
It's been my experience that the more you do what you love to do, the more fun you will have and generally the more money you will make. This just may be a great time to make a career change and do something you've always wanted to do. There are more opportunities than ever before in different segments of our economy for individuals with a great attitude, an excellent set of skills, and a game plan for success that they're willing to follow until they achieve their goals.
Dr. Rick Goodman speaks from real -Life experiences and achieves great results! Dr Rick’s newest book Living a Championship Life "A Game Plan for Success" has been widely acclaimed since its release.
Dr. Rick Goodman is a professional speaker and author who will give your audience specific tools and systems that get great results.
Dr. Rick is also the President of Advantage Legal Seminars one of the leading providers for online continuing legal education in the United States. For more information on Rick's speaking programs Consulting Programs and Training programs contact (888) 267-6098 or on the web at www.DrRickGoodman.com
For information on Advantage Legal Seminars CLE programs go to www.AdvantageLegalSeminars.com
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