Have you ever been stuck in a rut in a relationship where you both find it increasingly more and more frustrating to communicate and talk to each other? It may be time to chanage. Observe the lightness and joy of how a young child communicates. How can you bring this into your communication style? Sing a song. Make someone laugh. Do something silly.
Monthly Archive for October, 2009
How much do you value “certainty” and “truth”? Does it get in the way of your development? Have you ever been so right about something that nothing will change your mind or alter your position? But doesn’t that stunt your development?
Take a deeply held belief you have and flip it 180 degrees. Take the opposite belief. Hold it as your own. Are there any merits? Any possibilities? Could it be possible that your position or belief could be improved upon. Keep improving. Create high standards.
Dan Poynter has published over 100 books include one that has sold 130,000 copies and is known around the world as the “Self Publishing Guru”.
His “Self Publishing Manual” is the bible on how to run a self publishing business. Dan will be speaking in Shanghai on 4 November 2009 and we will publish an interview with him here.
In the meantime if you want to learn more about Self Publishing, see the links below:
Learn more about Dan Poynter here.
Another article on self publishing: 25 things you need to know.
Do you ever feel that life is frustrating, hopeless and there is no hope. Change your mindset. Turn off your TV. Stop reading newspapers. Instead of filling your mind with (negative) information, allow new thoughts, ideas and inspiration in.
Read a book. Discover stories of inspirational people - like amputees who compete in endurance sports events. Talk with a creative or older friend.
Use your time wisely. Control your time. Manage what information you digest. Opportunities start to pop up.
A diller, a dollar, a ten o’clock scholar!
What makes you come so soon?
You used to come at ten o’clock,
But now you come at noon.
Have fun. Share the joy of a child. Show up early.
Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can’t practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage.
Some people say 70% of your communication is attitude. What message are you sending out today?
I just watched the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii which for the professionals is an 8 hour race and the final cut off for all participants is 17 hours. It is a grueling race in high temperatures and humidity which requires many months and years of dedicated training to get to the start line.
The race is a 2.4 mile (3.86 km) swim, a 112 mile (180.25 km) bike and a marathon (26 miles 385 yards, 42.195 km) run.
Just to finish is a victory and the attraction for me is the consistency of training and executing on a plan that is essential for a safe completion. Add to that, great positive people who are interested to raising their standards, a need to understand body nutrition and a whole range of great kit. You can see the attraction for The Change Catalyst!
This week I am starting a 20-week training program to get me ready for the Ironman China on 14 March 2010. The outline of the program is on Beginner Triathlete here.
Getting ready for this race is going to test and push my discipline and time management. Finding 20 hours a week to exercise will be a challenge. As will getting out 6 -7 days a week during winter! But along the way, I will reinforce the benefits of setting an intention, making a plan and making it happen. Which is a great habit that all successful people doing without thinking about it. It’s going to be tough but at the end of the race to hear the words, “You are an Ironman” - the effort will be worth it!
One formula to keep your life fresh = Knowledge + Nature + Care. Learn new things. Spend some time closer to nature. Remind yourself of the people you care for.
One of the ways I train myself in mental discipline and goal acheivement is through the world of triathlons. It’s perfect for keeping healthy with a variety of disciplines (swim, bike, run) and distances.
This weekend will see the Ironman distance World Champs at the home of triathlon in Kona, Hawaii. The stories and lives of the professional and amateur (age-grouper) athlethes are amazingly inspiring. It helps me keep grounded and in awe of the human potential.
To learn more on this race and the Ironman triathlon, you can start with these links:
See coverage from official web site here at Ironman.com
For a list of all the past winners of men’s and women’s races in Hawaii from 1978-2008 check this out.
For great interviews with the pros listen to IMTalk’s Kona Special.
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