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By Dave Kelly I got this month’s tip from a future speaking star! She is an energetic young lady who is one of the most positive people I know. She approaches life with fun and excitement and is great to be around. When I asked her about this quote, she told me how important it is to know who you are and be that person. Simple idea, huh? By Dave Kelly I spent 20 years in the mortgage business. During ten of those years, I had my own company. Nine of those years were with a business partner. He and I eventually broke up over a business disagreement: He was stealing from me and I didn’t want him to. About a year before we split up, he made a comment to me saying he felt he’d had a good career in the mortgage business. I distinctly remember replying, “This isn’t my career, this is just what I do to make money. A career is what defines you.” And then I realized, “I’m a mortgage guy!” How did this happen? I had always envisioned myself in front of audiences, speaking, training, inspiring. What could I do to change the course of my career? By Kevin M
Somewhere along the path of life we lose our dreams. Life rolls along, we have responsibilities, bills to pay, obligations—we “grow up”. Over time, that all becomes our reality, our place in the universe. We get used to it, accept it, go on, and tell ourselves that all is well. When the economy trips and falls, pulling most of us down at least a little, the abandonment finds its’ greatest justification as we rally to cope with the crisis at hand. And what of our dreams, our best hopes for our lives? Oh, their there somewhere in the recesses of our minds, we just don’t think about them so much—there just isn’t time. MONDAY MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT By Dave Kelly “That’s it? That’s this week’s tip?” Yes, and if you get this one right, the rest of your life will be fulfilling and satisfying. Ninety percent of the input to your brain on a daily basis is negative. Only 10% is positive. Much of the negative stuff is put into our heads by ourselves. We look in the mirror in the morning and criticize every blemish and imperfection that we see. No wonder we go off into our day in a bad mood. By Kevin M Imagine there’s a way, not only to keep your job, but also to get a raise in the bargain, yes, even in this very difficult job market when so many are content merely to hold on to what they have, let alone to move forward. How? By becoming that go-to guy (or girl) and daring to ask some uncomfortable questions. |
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