“Business Jenga” - Many of the elements necessary in building a successful business are also required to see your dream to fruition. Which piece are you missing?
10 Amazing Life Lessons You Can Learn From Albert Einstein
The following is an adaption of a blog post posted today on dumblittleman.com. To see the article in its’ entirety, click on the link above.
Einstein Encourages Us to…
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Be Curious.
I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.
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Persevere.
It’s not that I’m so smart; it’s just that I stay with problems longer.
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Focus.
Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves.
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Imagine.
Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions. Imagination is more important than knowledge.
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Fail.
A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.
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Be Present.
I never think of the future - it comes soon enough.
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Create Value
Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.
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Change.
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
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Learn from Experience.
Information is not knowledge. The only source of knowledge is experience.
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Learn Rules. Play Better.
You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.
I’d like to know…
Which of the above life lessons could you benefit from most at this stage in your life?
8 Keys to Reclaiming Your Attention
Your dream deserves your attention.
Click on the link above to read about 8 very insightful, practical steps you can take to get your attention back on the things that matter the most.
I’d like to know…
How do stay focused on your dream, and prevent yourself from being “sucked in” and distracted by our busy world?
Is your dream getting the focus it deserves?
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5 Truths/Choices to Discover Your "Great Work"
Click on the link above to watch a video revealing five truths and five choices that will lead you to more clearly understand and move you in the direction of your “Great Work.”
Truth/Choice #1
Things only get interesting when you take full responsibility for the choices you make. Are you in for more great work or…are you out?
Truth/Choice #2
Changing your focus changes what’s possible. Will you look for great work or…just hope it shows up?
Truth/Choice #3
You must make the full choice. Will you hold strong to the no so that you can commit to the yes?
Truth/Choice #4
If everyone’s happy then you’re not doing great work. Will you keep on keeping everyone happy or…get clear on what you want?
Truth/Choice #5
If you’re doing it yourself then you’re not doing great work. Will you open the door to others or…keep it closed?
Which of the Truths/Choices above would lead you further in the direction of your “great work”/dream?
The Eight Irresistible Principles of Fun
I’m convinced that the eight principles outlined in this great video will not only lead to greater joy and fun in your life, but they are also eight principles you need to live by to make your dream a reality!
Get Focused
1. Stop hiding who you really are.
2. Start being intensely selfish.
Be Creative
3. Stop following the rules.
4. Start scaring yourself.
Use Your Wisdom
5. Stop taking it all so damn seriously.
6. Start getting rid of the crap.
Take Action
7. Stop being busy.
8. Start something.
Which of the eight principles outlined should you start making more a part of your life today?
Only one who devotes himself to a cause with his whole strength and soul can be a true master. For this reason mastery demands all of a person.
- Albert Einstein
