Wednesday, August 4, 2010

How to Lose Weight While Traveling !

I posted a fun article based on my family's vacation last week ! check it out .....

Friday, July 9, 2010

a little reminder today, about the difference between GOOD and GREAT !

I know you have probably seen this movie a million times...but it's a great reminder today...I LOVE IT !! www.212movie.com (3 minutes)




Tuesday, June 22, 2010

The Discomfort of Innovation !

Years ago, I read a book by Robin Sharma titled, "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari", it was recommended by my friend Donna, who really found it powerful, and I can say that I have learned so much from her over the last 10 years!

From Donna, and the book...I learned that I can really accomplish anything that I put my mind to. It also taught me that in order to achieve great things it starts with me and getting out of my comfort zone.

I've been following Robin's teachings ever since and I recently watched a great 2 minute vlog by him titled, "The Discomfort of Innovation".

If you're someone who wants to accomplish something, it's so important to understand the power of being uncomfortable.

I hope you find this helpful!!

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

AMAZING, and TRUE QUOTE !!

Life allows you to think as you please, but it always produces what you think.~Barker

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

100/ o Principle

Excerpt from The 100/0 Principle, by Al Ritter
What is the most effective way to create and sustain great relationships with others? It's The 100/0 Principle: You take full responsibility (the 100) for the relationship, expecting nothing (the 0) in return.
Implementing The 100/0 Principle is not natural for most of us. It takes real commitment to the relationship and a good dose of self-discipline to think, act and give 100 percent.
The 100/0 Principle applies to those people in your life where the relationships are too important to react automatically or judgmentally. Each of us must determine the relationships to which this principle should apply. For most of us, it applies to work associates, customers, suppliers, family and friends.
STEP 1 - Determine what you can do to make the relationship work...then do it. Demonstrate respect and kindness to the other person, whether he/she deserves it or not.
STEP 2 - Do not expect anything in return. Zero, zip, nada.
STEP 3 - Do not allow anything the other person says or does (no matter how annoying!) to affect you. In other words, don't take the bait.
STEP 4 - Be persistent with your graciousness and kindness. Often we give up too soon, especially when others don't respond in kind. Remember to expect nothing in return.
At times (usually few), the relationship can remain challenging, even toxic, despite your 100 percent commitment and self-discipline. When this occurs, you need to avoid being the "Knower" and shift to being the "Learner." Avoid Knower statements/ thoughts like "that won't work," "I'm right, you are wrong," "I know it and you don't," "I'll teach you," "that's just the way it is," "I need to tell you what I know," etc.
Instead use Learner statements/thoughts like "Let me find out what is going on and try to understand the situation," "I could be wrong," "I wonder if there is anything of value here," "I wonder if..." etc. In other words, as a Learner, be curious!
Principle Paradox
This may strike you as strange, but here's the paradox: When you take authentic responsibility for a relationship, more often than not the other person quickly chooses to take responsibility as well. Consequently, the 100/0 relationship quickly transforms into something approaching 100/100. When that occurs, true breakthroughs happen for the individuals involved, their teams, their organizations and their families.