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Dedicated to the personal and professional development of PMEE's --
professionals, managers, executives, and entrepreneurs -- everywhere.
Issue # 103
Seventh year in publication
Since July 1, 1998
Current number of subscribers: 2,102
****************************************
"IN THIS ISSUE"
****************************************
[1] Editor's Corner
[2] Article For Your Personal Development: "How to Talk Yourself Into
Success"
[3] Article For Your Business Development: "Too Much To Do: Four Keys to
Effective Delegating"
[4] Attitude Vitamins
[5] Stress Buster
[6] Feel Good Classic: "How to calm your mind"
[7] Chop Suey Rojak
[8] Sponsors' Messages
*********************************************
[1] "EDITOR'S CORNER"
*********************************************
Hi,
It's February 2005, and Chinese New Year is coming.
To readers why celebrate Chinese New Year, our greetings: Gong Xi Fa Cai!
To readers who don't celebrate CNY, join in the fun anyway. :-)
This issue contains two articles that show us how to talk yourself into
success and how to delegate.
We have some interesting links for you to visit.
Well, enjoy issue # 103!
Cheers!
G K Lim < www.gklim.com >
Editor / Publisher
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[2] "ARTICLE -- PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT"
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How to Talk Yourself Into Success
By Shannon Emmanuel
You've tried and failed. You've watched others fall. You're wiped out,
burned out, and beaten. Is there any way to turn it all around?
If you're reading this, than likely you have been working very hard at
realizing a goal that now seems out of reach. It does not matter whether
that goal is related to diet, creating a home business, getting a promotion,
finishing a difficult course, or mastering a talent. The one common factor
is that our past can, and will, affect our future success.
So, if nothing has worked, shouldn't you throw in the towel? Learn from your
mistakes and quit while you're ahead?
Think of this: What's Possible?
Why say Possible?
Motivational speaker, Les Brown, shares an interesting lesson with us when
he points out that past perceptions influence our projected images of
success or failure. Consider what changes can be made when you see that
others before you have conquered the same battles, and same fears, and
created a successful outcome. And consider that if it was possible for them,
than it IS possible. Period.
Before Roger Bannister, NO one believed the 4 minute mile barrier could be
broken. SINCE his record was set, 20,000 individuals, including high school
students, have broken the 4 minute mile. Why? Now, it was possible.
Do all the so called 'success' stories ensure that you too will follow the
same path to fame, fortune or health? Well, reason will tell us that no two
individuals will have identical results in life. But recognizing the
importance of accepting possibility can mean the difference between success
and failure.
So look around you. Read the stories of those you admire. Emulate their
qualities, strategies or attitudes. And remember everyday that it was
possible. That it IS POSSIBLE.
Enjoy more of Les Brown and other motivational and educational experts by
viewing the free sample program "The Course In Mastery" at
http://www.MasteryOne.com/CAASEmktg View under 'What's On'
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shannon Emmanuel is challenging the Possible by running several home
businesses and raising a family. For Information on how to start your own
home business go to http://www.Affiliate-Start.com or send an email to
affiliate...@getresponse.com
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[3] "ARTICLE -- BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT"
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Too Much To Do: Four Keys to Effective Delegating
By Paul Lemberg
Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will
surprise you with their ingenuity. General George S. Patton
Many people think they have too many important things to do, but that's not
the real problem. The real problem is either 1) you are trying to do them
all yourself, 2) you have no way for anyone else to do them, or 3) all of
them simply aren't that important.
One solution is to shrink the things you classify as important, and that
avenue should certainly be your first step. But for most people, the
leftovers still leave too much to do. I myself am in that category, as is
almost everyone I know. You probably are too - especially if you are talking
about doing it all yourself...
Enter delegation.
Successful delegation is one of the critical success factors for anyone who
wants to be an effective entrepreneur or leader. My definition of leadership
is, getting things done through the medium of other people. If you want to
do big things you have to extend your reach beyond your ability to do
everything at once. So you must lead and you must delegate. It's axiomatic.
And the harder you try to hold on to things, the faster they will get away
from you. And the more important your project, the faster it will spin out
of control. Especially for us control freaks, lack of good delegating skills
can be a real show stopper.
In my business coaching practice, and in Quantum Growth Coaching - our
franchise for business coaches - we find that delegation is difficult, even
frightening, for many people.
Why?
First of all, you may enjoy doing the thing you have to delegate, and it's
hard to give up something you genuinely like...
You may think you do it better than anyone else. You imagine it won't get
done as well as if you did it. How could it, if you're the best...
You are certain it won't get done your way...
You may even believe if you don't do that thing, you won't have enough to
do. This last is totally laughable, since we began this article with you
having too much to do. And yet, in your gut, part of you feels this way...
Know this: whatever things you should give away and don't will get shorter
shrift and less attention than they deserve. And if they are important at
all, these things will become bottlenecks blocking the continued growth and
success of your business - if they aren't doing so already.
So here they are - the four keys to successful and effective delegation.
Give the job to someone who can get it done. That means they have two
things: Either they can get the skills, knowledge and resources needed or
they have a systemized process for doing it, and, they have the time for it.
Don't dump your projects onto someone who has neither the wherewithal nor
the availability. If you do that you are simply setting them up to fail and
setting yourself up for disappointment.
You know that old adage, if you want something done, give it to a busy
person? That may be true from the standpoint of giving your project to
someone who is 'can-do.' But if you give your project or problem to someone
just like you - someone who is already too busy - what are the chances?
Don't just hand things over to the next warm body. Get buy-in from the
delegate. Are they okay with this thing? Do they have the time? The
resources? The energy? Are they enrolled, or is this just more work for
someone who is already overburdened?
Communicate your 'conditions of satisfaction.' Have a clear picture of what
success looks like. Did you ever ask someone to do something which came back
quite different than you thought it would? Be sure you have mutual agreement
on the critical requirements. How do you want it to look? What are the
parameters? Are there any special processes that need to be engaged?
Particular people you want engaged? What format must it take? And - often
most importantly - by when?
Use SMART (specific, measurable, actionable, relevant, time-based) goals to
clarify the desired outcome along with a timeline for the thing's
accomplishment. Also, if necessary, set up a measurement system that will
help you and your delegate know whether things are on or off track. You can
abbreviate this step if the task is simple, but make sure to have your bases
covered.
Work out a plan. How will it get done? This does not mean you should
micro-manage, that's the very opposite of what you need. But one key to
successful delegating is knowing the thing can get done and will get done.
Depending on the degree of difficulty, you may ask that the first step of
the plan is to work out the plan. In other cases, your request may be simple
and a plan not necessary. But think this through-decide whether a plan is
needed, and make sure there is one.
Establish a feedback loop.
How are you going to get updates and give feedback or advice? When are you
going to speak or meet? How frequently? Will they send you an email, or a
formal progress report? Create some pre-defined mechanism that will keep you
informed, and to give them an opportunity to seek guidance if appropriate.
Delegating is not abdicating
There is a big difference between these two. When you abdicate you are
saying - I'm neither responsible nor accountable for the results. When you
delegate, you are still accountable for the results. You are asking someone
else to do the work, but it's ultimately your work. To paraphrase Harry
Truman, the buck still stops with you. Lack of easy-to-communicate,
easy-to-duplicate systems is another reason people have trouble having too
much to do, but that is entire subject in itself, and I'll address it at
another time.
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Paul Lemberg is the President of Quantum Growth Coaching, the world's only
business coaching franchise system built from the ground up to rapidly
create more profits and more life for entrepreneurs. Paul is also runs a
business coaching and strategic planning company specializing in helping
entrepreneurial companies quickly increase short term profits for
sustainable long term growth. Of course, he is available for keynote
speeches and workshops and can be reached via http://www.paullemberg.com
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[4] "ATTITUDE VITAMINS"
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My life is my message. -- Gandhi
When men dream, each has his own world. When they are awake, they have a
common world. -- Heraclitus
One has to be a light to oneself; this light is the law. There is no other
law. All the other laws are made by thought and so are fragmentary and
contradictory. To be a light to oneself is not to follow the light of
another, however reasonable, logical, historical, and however convincing.
You cannot be a light to yourself if you are in the dark shadows of
authority, of dogma, of conclusion. -- J. Krishnamurti
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. -- Theodore Roosevelt
Chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be
broken. -- Warren Buffett
One's destination is never a place but rather a new way of looking at
things. -- Henry Miller
Change your thoughts and you change your world. -- Norman Vincent Peale
Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors. - African Proverb
A guest is like rain: when he lingers on, he becomes a nuisance. --Yiddish
Proverb
Santa Claus has the right idea: Visit people once a year. -- Victor Borge
Don't give 'til it hurts--give 'til it feels good. -- Author unknown
Give not from the top of your purse but from the bottom of your heart. --
Author unknown
If money is your hope for independence you will never have it. The only
real security that a man will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge,
experience, and ability. -- Henry Ford
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and
looks like work. -- Thomas Alva Edison
A ship in harbor is safe -- but that is not what ships are for. -- John A.
Shedd
Love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking outward
together in the same direction. -- Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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[5] "STRESS BUSTER"
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Mister, why doesn't this cow have any horns?" asked the young lady from a
nearby city.
The farmer cocked his head for a moment, then began in a patient tone,
"Well, ma'am, cattle can do a powerful lot of damage with horns. Sometimes
we keep'em trimmed down with a hacksaw. Other times we can fix up the young
'uns by puttin' a couple drops of acid where their horns would grow in, and
that stops 'em cold. Still, there are some breeds of cattle that never grow
horns. But the reason this cow don't have no horns, ma'am, is 'cause it's a
horse."
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A woman goes to the local newspaper office to see that the obituary for her
recently deceased husband is published. The obit editor informs her that
there is a charge of 50 cents per word. She pauses, reflects, and then she
says, well then, let it read: "Fred Brown died."
Amused at the woman's thrift, the editor tells her that there is a
seven-word minimum for all obituaries.
She thinks it over and in a few seconds says, "In that case, let it read,
"Fred Brown died. Golf clubs for sale."
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My dad, an auto mechanic, received a repair order that read: "Check for
clunking sound when going around corners."
Taking the car out for a test drive, he made a right turn, and a moment
later he heard a clunk. He then made a left turn and again heard a
clunk.
Back at the shop, he opened the car's trunk, and soon discovered the
problem.
Promptly he returned the repair order to the service manager with this
notation:
"Remove bowling ball from trunk".
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[6] "FEEL GOOD CLASSIC"
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How to calm your mind
A disciple and his teacher were walking through the forest. The
disciple was disturbed by the fact that his mind was in constant
unrest. He asked his teacher: "Why most people's minds are
restless, and only a few possess a calm mind? What can one do to
still the mind?"
The teacher looked at the disciple, smiled and said: "I will
tell you a story. An elephant was standing and picking leaves
from a tree. A small fly came, flying and buzzing near his ear.
The elephant waved it away with his long ears. Then the fly came
again, and the elephant waved it away once more".
This was repeated several times. Then the elephant asked the
fly: "Why are you so restless and noisy? Why can't you stay for
a while in one place?"
The fly answered: "I am attracted to whatever I see, hear or
smell. My five senses pull me constantly in all directions and I
cannot resist them. What is your secret? How can you stay so
calm and still?"
The elephant stopped eating and said: "My five senses do not
rule my attention. Whatever I do, I get immersed in it. Now that
I am eating, I am completely immersed in eating. In this way I
can enjoy my food and chew it better. I rule and control my
attention, and not the other way around."
The disciple's eyes opened wide and a smile rose on his face. "I
understand! If my five senses are in control of my mind and
attention, then my mind is in constant unrest. If I am in charge
of my five senses and attention, then my mind becomes calm".
"Yes, that's right", answered the teacher, " The mind is
restless and goes wherever the attention is. Control your
attention, and you control your mind".
Excerpt
"Visualize and Achieve"
Remez Sasson
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[7] "CHOP SUEY ROJAK"
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entrepreneurs. They all differ a bit, but there are similarities.
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http://www.bestbooks.biz/entrepreneur/what_it_takes2.htm
http://biz-whiz.com/article427.html
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[8] "SPONSORS' MESSAGES"
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Dedicated to the personal and professional development of PMEE's --
professionals, managers, executives, and entrepreneurs -- everywhere.
Issue # 103
Seventh year in publication
Since July 1, 1998
Current number of subscribers: 2,102
****************************************
"IN THIS ISSUE"
****************************************
[1] Editor's Corner
[2] Article For Your Personal Development: "How to Talk Yourself Into
Success"
[3] Article For Your Business Development: "Too Much To Do: Four Keys to
Effective Delegating"
[4] Attitude Vitamins
[5] Stress Buster
[6] Feel Good Classic: "How to calm your mind"
[7] Chop Suey Rojak
[8] Sponsors' Messages
*********************************************
[1] "EDITOR'S CORNER"
*********************************************
Hi,
It's February 2005, and Chinese New Year is coming.
To readers why celebrate Chinese New Year, our greetings: Gong Xi Fa Cai!
To readers who don't celebrate CNY, join in the fun anyway. :-)
This issue contains two articles that show us how to talk yourself into
success and how to delegate.
We have some interesting links for you to visit.
Well, enjoy issue # 103!
Cheers!
G K Lim < www.gklim.com >
Editor / Publisher
**********************************************************************
[2] "ARTICLE -- PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT"
**********************************************************************
How to Talk Yourself Into Success
By Shannon Emmanuel
You've tried and failed. You've watched others fall. You're wiped out,
burned out, and beaten. Is there any way to turn it all around?
If you're reading this, than likely you have been working very hard at
realizing a goal that now seems out of reach. It does not matter whether
that goal is related to diet, creating a home business, getting a promotion,
finishing a difficult course, or mastering a talent. The one common factor
is that our past can, and will, affect our future success.
So, if nothing has worked, shouldn't you throw in the towel? Learn from your
mistakes and quit while you're ahead?
Think of this: What's Possible?
Why say Possible?
Motivational speaker, Les Brown, shares an interesting lesson with us when
he points out that past perceptions influence our projected images of
success or failure. Consider what changes can be made when you see that
others before you have conquered the same battles, and same fears, and
created a successful outcome. And consider that if it was possible for them,
than it IS possible. Period.
Before Roger Bannister, NO one believed the 4 minute mile barrier could be
broken. SINCE his record was set, 20,000 individuals, including high school
students, have broken the 4 minute mile. Why? Now, it was possible.
Do all the so called 'success' stories ensure that you too will follow the
same path to fame, fortune or health? Well, reason will tell us that no two
individuals will have identical results in life. But recognizing the
importance of accepting possibility can mean the difference between success
and failure.
So look around you. Read the stories of those you admire. Emulate their
qualities, strategies or attitudes. And remember everyday that it was
possible. That it IS POSSIBLE.
Enjoy more of Les Brown and other motivational and educational experts by
viewing the free sample program "The Course In Mastery" at
http://www.MasteryOne.com/CAASEmktg View under 'What's On'
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shannon Emmanuel is challenging the Possible by running several home
businesses and raising a family. For Information on how to start your own
home business go to http://www.Affiliate-Start.com or send an email to
affiliate...@getresponse.com
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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[3] "ARTICLE -- BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT"
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Too Much To Do: Four Keys to Effective Delegating
By Paul Lemberg
Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will
surprise you with their ingenuity. General George S. Patton
Many people think they have too many important things to do, but that's not
the real problem. The real problem is either 1) you are trying to do them
all yourself, 2) you have no way for anyone else to do them, or 3) all of
them simply aren't that important.
One solution is to shrink the things you classify as important, and that
avenue should certainly be your first step. But for most people, the
leftovers still leave too much to do. I myself am in that category, as is
almost everyone I know. You probably are too - especially if you are talking
about doing it all yourself...
Enter delegation.
Successful delegation is one of the critical success factors for anyone who
wants to be an effective entrepreneur or leader. My definition of leadership
is, getting things done through the medium of other people. If you want to
do big things you have to extend your reach beyond your ability to do
everything at once. So you must lead and you must delegate. It's axiomatic.
And the harder you try to hold on to things, the faster they will get away
from you. And the more important your project, the faster it will spin out
of control. Especially for us control freaks, lack of good delegating skills
can be a real show stopper.
In my business coaching practice, and in Quantum Growth Coaching - our
franchise for business coaches - we find that delegation is difficult, even
frightening, for many people.
Why?
First of all, you may enjoy doing the thing you have to delegate, and it's
hard to give up something you genuinely like...
You may think you do it better than anyone else. You imagine it won't get
done as well as if you did it. How could it, if you're the best...
You are certain it won't get done your way...
You may even believe if you don't do that thing, you won't have enough to
do. This last is totally laughable, since we began this article with you
having too much to do. And yet, in your gut, part of you feels this way...
Know this: whatever things you should give away and don't will get shorter
shrift and less attention than they deserve. And if they are important at
all, these things will become bottlenecks blocking the continued growth and
success of your business - if they aren't doing so already.
So here they are - the four keys to successful and effective delegation.
Give the job to someone who can get it done. That means they have two
things: Either they can get the skills, knowledge and resources needed or
they have a systemized process for doing it, and, they have the time for it.
Don't dump your projects onto someone who has neither the wherewithal nor
the availability. If you do that you are simply setting them up to fail and
setting yourself up for disappointment.
You know that old adage, if you want something done, give it to a busy
person? That may be true from the standpoint of giving your project to
someone who is 'can-do.' But if you give your project or problem to someone
just like you - someone who is already too busy - what are the chances?
Don't just hand things over to the next warm body. Get buy-in from the
delegate. Are they okay with this thing? Do they have the time? The
resources? The energy? Are they enrolled, or is this just more work for
someone who is already overburdened?
Communicate your 'conditions of satisfaction.' Have a clear picture of what
success looks like. Did you ever ask someone to do something which came back
quite different than you thought it would? Be sure you have mutual agreement
on the critical requirements. How do you want it to look? What are the
parameters? Are there any special processes that need to be engaged?
Particular people you want engaged? What format must it take? And - often
most importantly - by when?
Use SMART (specific, measurable, actionable, relevant, time-based) goals to
clarify the desired outcome along with a timeline for the thing's
accomplishment. Also, if necessary, set up a measurement system that will
help you and your delegate know whether things are on or off track. You can
abbreviate this step if the task is simple, but make sure to have your bases
covered.
Work out a plan. How will it get done? This does not mean you should
micro-manage, that's the very opposite of what you need. But one key to
successful delegating is knowing the thing can get done and will get done.
Depending on the degree of difficulty, you may ask that the first step of
the plan is to work out the plan. In other cases, your request may be simple
and a plan not necessary. But think this through-decide whether a plan is
needed, and make sure there is one.
Establish a feedback loop.
How are you going to get updates and give feedback or advice? When are you
going to speak or meet? How frequently? Will they send you an email, or a
formal progress report? Create some pre-defined mechanism that will keep you
informed, and to give them an opportunity to seek guidance if appropriate.
Delegating is not abdicating
There is a big difference between these two. When you abdicate you are
saying - I'm neither responsible nor accountable for the results. When you
delegate, you are still accountable for the results. You are asking someone
else to do the work, but it's ultimately your work. To paraphrase Harry
Truman, the buck still stops with you. Lack of easy-to-communicate,
easy-to-duplicate systems is another reason people have trouble having too
much to do, but that is entire subject in itself, and I'll address it at
another time.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Paul Lemberg is the President of Quantum Growth Coaching, the world's only
business coaching franchise system built from the ground up to rapidly
create more profits and more life for entrepreneurs. Paul is also runs a
business coaching and strategic planning company specializing in helping
entrepreneurial companies quickly increase short term profits for
sustainable long term growth. Of course, he is available for keynote
speeches and workshops and can be reached via http://www.paullemberg.com
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
***********************************************
[4] "ATTITUDE VITAMINS"
***********************************************
My life is my message. -- Gandhi
When men dream, each has his own world. When they are awake, they have a
common world. -- Heraclitus
One has to be a light to oneself; this light is the law. There is no other
law. All the other laws are made by thought and so are fragmentary and
contradictory. To be a light to oneself is not to follow the light of
another, however reasonable, logical, historical, and however convincing.
You cannot be a light to yourself if you are in the dark shadows of
authority, of dogma, of conclusion. -- J. Krishnamurti
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. -- Theodore Roosevelt
Chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be
broken. -- Warren Buffett
One's destination is never a place but rather a new way of looking at
things. -- Henry Miller
Change your thoughts and you change your world. -- Norman Vincent Peale
Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors. - African Proverb
A guest is like rain: when he lingers on, he becomes a nuisance. --Yiddish
Proverb
Santa Claus has the right idea: Visit people once a year. -- Victor Borge
Don't give 'til it hurts--give 'til it feels good. -- Author unknown
Give not from the top of your purse but from the bottom of your heart. --
Author unknown
If money is your hope for independence you will never have it. The only
real security that a man will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge,
experience, and ability. -- Henry Ford
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and
looks like work. -- Thomas Alva Edison
A ship in harbor is safe -- but that is not what ships are for. -- John A.
Shedd
Love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking outward
together in the same direction. -- Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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[5] "STRESS BUSTER"
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Mister, why doesn't this cow have any horns?" asked the young lady from a
nearby city.
The farmer cocked his head for a moment, then began in a patient tone,
"Well, ma'am, cattle can do a powerful lot of damage with horns. Sometimes
we keep'em trimmed down with a hacksaw. Other times we can fix up the young
'uns by puttin' a couple drops of acid where their horns would grow in, and
that stops 'em cold. Still, there are some breeds of cattle that never grow
horns. But the reason this cow don't have no horns, ma'am, is 'cause it's a
horse."
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A woman goes to the local newspaper office to see that the obituary for her
recently deceased husband is published. The obit editor informs her that
there is a charge of 50 cents per word. She pauses, reflects, and then she
says, well then, let it read: "Fred Brown died."
Amused at the woman's thrift, the editor tells her that there is a
seven-word minimum for all obituaries.
She thinks it over and in a few seconds says, "In that case, let it read,
"Fred Brown died. Golf clubs for sale."
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My dad, an auto mechanic, received a repair order that read: "Check for
clunking sound when going around corners."
Taking the car out for a test drive, he made a right turn, and a moment
later he heard a clunk. He then made a left turn and again heard a
clunk.
Back at the shop, he opened the car's trunk, and soon discovered the
problem.
Promptly he returned the repair order to the service manager with this
notation:
"Remove bowling ball from trunk".
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[6] "FEEL GOOD CLASSIC"
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How to calm your mind
A disciple and his teacher were walking through the forest. The
disciple was disturbed by the fact that his mind was in constant
unrest. He asked his teacher: "Why most people's minds are
restless, and only a few possess a calm mind? What can one do to
still the mind?"
The teacher looked at the disciple, smiled and said: "I will
tell you a story. An elephant was standing and picking leaves
from a tree. A small fly came, flying and buzzing near his ear.
The elephant waved it away with his long ears. Then the fly came
again, and the elephant waved it away once more".
This was repeated several times. Then the elephant asked the
fly: "Why are you so restless and noisy? Why can't you stay for
a while in one place?"
The fly answered: "I am attracted to whatever I see, hear or
smell. My five senses pull me constantly in all directions and I
cannot resist them. What is your secret? How can you stay so
calm and still?"
The elephant stopped eating and said: "My five senses do not
rule my attention. Whatever I do, I get immersed in it. Now that
I am eating, I am completely immersed in eating. In this way I
can enjoy my food and chew it better. I rule and control my
attention, and not the other way around."
The disciple's eyes opened wide and a smile rose on his face. "I
understand! If my five senses are in control of my mind and
attention, then my mind is in constant unrest. If I am in charge
of my five senses and attention, then my mind becomes calm".
"Yes, that's right", answered the teacher, " The mind is
restless and goes wherever the attention is. Control your
attention, and you control your mind".
Excerpt
"Visualize and Achieve"
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