FIVE ATTITUDES THAT WILL MAKE YOU SOAR WITH THE EAGLES!

There’s an old saying that goes, “It’s tough to soar with the eagles when you’re surrounded by turkeys.” In your search for excellence, make sure you’re not one of the gobblers keeping the eagles grounded. It might  be time for an attitude check.
Understand this: Much of your world, and your experience in it, is a direct result of the attitude you choose to have about it. Let’s break down that statement a bit.
First, we’re talking about MUCH of your world – not ALL of it. Even so, this gives us each a pretty good opportunity to decide how we want to experience life.
Yes, there are some things that just happen by chance, and there is nothing we can do about them. In spite of this fact, much of the world we live in is not made by happenstance. It’s determined by the attitudes we take on.
Second, your attitude is something that you choose. It’s not something that’s thrust upon you.
If things aren’t going your way – if you’re grounded by turkeys – you don’t have to have a sour attitude. No one says you have to have a chip on your shoulder. You do not have to be sad or angry. You do not have to believe that you are incapable of achieving success. We can choose at any moment how we believe and how we interact with the world.
Third, our experience is a direct result of our attitude.
If we have a bad attitude toward someone, what kind of attitude do you think we are going to get back? Success is built on relationships, and you can start enjoying more success today simply by lightening up a little.
Since our attitudes determine to a great degree what kind of life we have, shouldn’t we focus on cultivating the best attitudes and making them ours? Absolutely! If we want to soar with the eagles in this life, and if there are attitudes that will make us soar, shouldn’t we pursue them with all our hearts? By all means!
With that in mind, here are five attitudes that will make you soar:
1. “I can.”
This is the most basic of all attitudes. We simply must choose to believe that we can. In our home, we are not allowed to say, “I can’t.” We may say, “I’ll try,” or “I tried and failed,” but not “I can’t.” Telling yourself that you can’t will make it so you can’t. Telling yourself that you can will enable you to achieve much more. With a can-do attitude, you’ll see opportunities that you might otherwise miss. Even if you actually only achieve 50% of what you tell yourself you can achieve, you will achieve at least that much more than if you told yourself you couldn’t.
2. “I will be generous.”
Another attitude that will make you soar is to be a generous person. The attitude and discipline of generosity increase your likelihood of success for two reasons. One, you are happier about yourself, and that puts you in a state of mind that is prepared for successful living. Two, people pay back others who are generous. Generous people receive in kind, and that will raise you to levels yet unseen.
3. “I will make a difference in the lives of those around me.”
People who soar are generally people who have the attitude of helping other people. Yes, they may help others for monetary gain, but they are focused on the welfare of others. They want to change the way people live and experience life for the better. This is what I know to be true about the attitudes of the genuinely successful.
4. “Not much will make me angry.”
Whether or not we get angry is a choice. In any given situation, we determine whether we will be angry or even-handed, depending on the perspective we choose about the circumstances. I have found that often I meet with someone who is struggling with achieving something, and in many cases I find that they are angry people. They have held onto an attitude that is at its root angry.
When we take on an attitude that raises the bar for what will make us angry, we are positioning ourselves to be in a state of mind that is better able to live and work in this world in such a way as to achieve success. This isn’t about repressing emotion. It’s about taking the high road, taking personal responsibility for your attitudes, and feeling a whole different set of emotions as a result.
5. “I will look for the good in every situation.”
This is basic optimism, pure and simple. Successful people who soar through life are those who are optimistic about life. They see the good, think the best and strive for greatness, believing all the while that they will achieve it because it is possible.
I suppose there are a few other attitudes that would make you achieve all that you dream of, but these are the basics and ones that we would do well to master first.
Where do you see yourself? Do you need an attitude adjustment?
Make these attitudes your goal and as you get them you will watch yourself soar!
 

THE QUEST FOR GREAT IDEAS

Once again, I heard Jim Rohn's reminder that life is based on
the ideas we think and the values we hold dear.
From Socrates to modern Cognitive Psychologists, many
people have observed that, "we become what we think about
all day long." Inevitably, our lives reflect the things we
believe about ourselves and the world around us. If we
think about negative, narrow or troubling things, our lives
become smaller. But if we believe the best while eagerly
expecting opportunity and growth, our world expands and our
lives are enriched.
Jim pointed out that a key difference between winners and
losers are the ideas they choose to live by. Winners
collect great ideas! They read and listen, they watch
others not for what they say, but for what they do and for
the results they get in life.
Small ideas must inevitably lead to small outcomes. Great
ideas, on the other hand, inevitably lead to great, long-
lasting and magnificent achievements.
Winners collect the best and brightest ideas they can find.
When they hear advice or a recommendation, they weigh it
against reality and their own experience, to see if it's
valid. They keep notes and try things out. If they get
results that excite them, they underline their notes and
repeat the experiment, gradually creating lives we admire
and respect.
If, however, the idea or recommendation leads to pain and
suffering, to disappointment or mediocre results, it
quickly gets crossed off the list, eliminated and trashed.
Life is too short to cling to bad, wasteful ideas!
Tony Robbins tells the story that when he was a young man,
he found himself over-weight, broke and badly disappointed.
He determined to change that! He interviewed people who had
lost weight, changed their lives, and maintained their
success. He read about such people. He listened to their
stories. And he took notes! He decided to believe what
successful people believe and do what they did. As a
result, he lost the weight (30 pounds as I recall) and has
kept it off ever since.
Ideas matter.
I'm a huge believer in the power of being "around" people
and situations that inspire me. I try to read at least one
biography every month. I recommend seminars, both for what
the experts share from the podium and (just as important)
for the people I meet in the lobby or sitting next to me in
the auditorium. I love audio programs that walk with me,
drive with me, and help me get the sun up in the morning. I
love MasterMind teams and working with my clients, because
we share our best ideas with each other.
Life is about ideas and actions. If we think about and
believe the world to be a small, constricted, mean, and
competitive place, it becomes so. But, if we believe and
act as if the world is our oyster, a place of abundance,
joy, opportunity and wealth, it becomes that, as well.
The exciting thing is that great and useful ideas are all
around us. Jim's CD's are old. The seminar was given many
years ago. Even the CD's are old technology and I've heard
the information many times, both in person and on
recordings. But the IDEAS are still fresh--and each time, I
hear them in a new and powerful way.
Get around the best life has to offer. Surround yourself
with successful people and ask them how they learned to be
such good parents, to accumulate such wealth, or how they
stay fit. Ask how they organized their business and served
so many customers. Get around people who can teach you
stuff! Read the books, listen to the audio programs. Fill
your mind, and your life, with value.

7 COMMON HABITS OF CONFIDENT PEOPLE

Confidence is the quality of people who live a full life and don’t let fears and hesitation limit them in various aspects of life. These people can control their minds and think positively. It’s extremely important to have this trait because human mind is a powerful thing that creates your emotions, actions and habits.
If you want to be confident and perceive the world in a positive way, you should emulate the qualities of highly confident people. When you adopt new behaviours, you’ll have a new vision of your own abilities and personal growth. You’ll think like a winner and improve your self-esteem.
Confidence and motivation are closely linked to each other. That’s why you should develop the ability to motivate yourself as well. You’ll be able to reach more goals and get what you really want. Moreover, confident people are more resistant to life challenges and judgments of other people. They are not afraid to express their emotions and speak about what they feel. Here are a few common habits of confident people you may want to start developing right now.

1. Body language

Many people can read the body language and understand the nature of character without talking to the person they are interested in. The poses and postures usually reflect the mood and the level of the person’s confidence. It’s easy to notice a highly confident person even in a big group of people. Confident people feel powerful and influence others using their body language. They stand in one place without constant moving from place to place, and they always keep an eye contact with the person they are talking to.

2. They give their smile to others

Confident people always treat life positively and share their good mood and smiles with people around them. It doesn’t matter whether they know these people or not. Furthermore, highly confident people can easily deal with strangers. They believe that the power of smile can help them be on the positive wave and solve problems quickly. They prefer to be friendly to their new acquaintances. You may also do the same. If you develop the trait to smile at everyone, you’ll feel happier and become a confident person.

3. They don’t put others down

Generally speaking, confident people don’t waste time speaking badly about others, because they are comfortable in their own skin. They prefer to support their friends and treat others with kindness. Confident people are always careful in what they say and how they act. This may widen the circle of their contacts. They prefer to live their life and focus on their own issues and challenges in order to solve them and make their dreams come true.

4. They have good communicative skills

Unfortunately, many people hesitate to start conversations with strangers. Confident people can easily strike up a conversation with unknown people. They believe that striking up conversations can improve their life and create more opportunities. It gives them more chances to find new acquaintances, which may help them start a new business and increase their incomes. If you also want to become confident, you should try to develop your communicative skills. It will help you overcome all fears, which make you tensed and uncertain.

5. They have no fear to look silly

Do you often do extraordinary things? Aren’t you afraid to look silly when doing something strange and unusual? Try to be confident, because confident people feel more relaxed when the situation is running out of control and they look silly. Life consists of different situations and you’re not always at your best. The mockery of people around cannot make confident people feel insecure, because they are absolutely sure that they are the best. When they get into a stupid situation, they try to handle it with a help of humor. This skill is very useful in everyday life, because it’s hard to stay positive when you look silly.

6. They praise others freely

If you want to boost your confidence, you should learn to give praise freely like all confident people do. When you notice something positive about others, try to give a compliment to them. Truly confident people are extremely frank and honest when they give praise to others. They often pay attention to other people’s good qualities and accomplishments in order to find their advantages and give them praise. Furthermore, they help others develop their own competence and confidence.

7. They accept compliments with a smile on their face

Many people don’t like compliments and try to dismiss them by all means. This behavior can be the sign of a lack of confidence. The deflection of compliments can insult the giver. Highly confident people can easily accept the compliment with a smile on their face. It shows their good manners and inner friendliness. If you want to boost you confidence, try to be friendly when you’re given a compliment. If you don’t know how to respond the compliment, just say “thank you.”
People all over the world have common habits and qualities, which make them stronger in life. Confidence is a significant part of people’s personal growth. Mark Twain once said a wonderful truth, “To succeed in life, you need two things: ignorance and confidence.” Try to develop such valuable quality as confidence. It will broaden your horizons and make you a happy person. What other habits of confident people do you know?

THE KEY IS LEADERSHIP!

Everyone knows that generals, politicians and CEO's of
large corporations must be "leaders." But as professionals,
our clients also depend on us to provide leadership.
In a professional practice, success is almost entirely
dependent on your ability to provide leadership.
Sales is mostly about leadership. Teaching is mostly about
leadership. Parenting and community service and coaching
are mostly about leadership. Success is about leadership--
working with people in a way that excites them, earns their
trust, and influences them in a positive direction. The key
is leadership!
To build your business or professional practice, you must
be an effective leader! Here are 5 skills I believe are
essential:
1. Competence. This is basic. No one follows a leader who
doesn't know what they are doing. Be certain you are
incredibly skilled at what you do, and be sure your clients
KNOW that you know! Think, talk and act with confidence.
Your customers must be able to rely on your competence!
2. Communication. Take time to explain. Speak clearly, and
use language your customers understand. Avoid jargon. Use
examples or illustrations when appropriate. Answer client
questions, and be able to explain what you do and how it
benefits your customers in 10 seconds or less.
3. Caring. Comedians made fun of President Clinton's
phrase, "I feel your pain," but despite his personal flaws
and political mistakes, voters believed he cared, and that
he understood their concerns. As a lawyer, surgeon,
consultant or engineer, you will make more sales if clients
know you care about them. I've had the privilege of working
with brilliant, gifted professionals who cared passionately
about their work, but who could not inspire an ounce of
trust. Every business lives, or dies, on trust.
4. Clarity. People follow leaders who know where they are
going. "It's the vision thing." Your customers must be able
to see what you see. They must feel and believe that you
can help them achieve their goals. As a chiropractor,
teacher or engineer, clients will only follow your
leadership when they clearly understand where you are
taking them.
5. Consistency. I think it was Woody Allen who said, "90%
of success is just showing up." Leaders show up. We can
find them when we need them. They are reliable, dependable,
persistent and committed. It is hard to trust someone who
keeps moving their office, changing their specialty, or who
seems to have a different focus every time we meet them. To
build your business, put down roots. Stand firm. Stay put.
Too many skilled professionals and small business owners
focus on their products and their credentials, forgetingt
that the most critical ingredient for success is that
people do business with people we like! Price and quality
are certainly important. And so is convenience. But in the
end, we do business with people we know and trust. We do
business with leaders!