It is the people who make a country great. In every country, brave, compassionate people of action must be willing to assume the mantle of leadership and face the challenges to education, law, government, health care, the environment and human rights. If you live the Action Principles, this person is you. Even as one, your example can make a difference. Your strong moral stance can give courage to the many who may face the relentless evil intent of a few.
This is a call to action. Following the Action Principles will show you the clear path to peace and prosperity in your life and beyond. Pass it on.
Monday, December 24, 2007
Be A Mentor
If you want to learn first hand about a new subject and drastically shorten the learning curve, one of the best ways is to find a mentor. A mentor is an experienced person who is doing or has done what it is that you want to do and agrees to be your guide. Many successful people remember their own early struggles and gladly agree to serve as mentors, especially if you are an enthusiastic, appreciative novice. Besides sharing their knowledge, some mentors offer the additional bonus of sharing their contacts and networks. Imagine being able to consult with a senior partner who has been there and done that and whom you don’t have to pay.
As others are willing to help you, don’t forget your own potential role as mentor. This is what the Action Principles are all about; one person helping another who helps another. Even a small amount of time can make a big difference to a newcomer. Listen for the wise words of experience.
As others are willing to help you, don’t forget your own potential role as mentor. This is what the Action Principles are all about; one person helping another who helps another. Even a small amount of time can make a big difference to a newcomer. Listen for the wise words of experience.
Walk The Talk
When you live your life with concern and love for others, wonderful things will happen. You will be fulfilled. You will feel a warm pride from your selfless acts that will then allow you the grace of humility. To be first, you must put yourself last. The true leader goes to the end of the line. Say what you mean and mean what you say. Be sure your words match your deeds.
Can you give a dollar to a beggar? Can you lend an ear to one avoided by others? Can you work an extra shift for a parent who needs to be with a sick child? Can you visit a shut-in? Can you speak up and defend a poor soul being teased or bullied? Can you treat all people as your brothers and sisters? Your example may become contagious.
The greatest sorrow is to be lonely and unloved. Refuse to let this happen with your idle consent. Right now, the days of homelessness, hunger, and unsafe streets can be over if we make the commitment.
Can you give a dollar to a beggar? Can you lend an ear to one avoided by others? Can you work an extra shift for a parent who needs to be with a sick child? Can you visit a shut-in? Can you speak up and defend a poor soul being teased or bullied? Can you treat all people as your brothers and sisters? Your example may become contagious.
The greatest sorrow is to be lonely and unloved. Refuse to let this happen with your idle consent. Right now, the days of homelessness, hunger, and unsafe streets can be over if we make the commitment.
Promate The Action Principles
The Action Principles are yours. Toss this book into your pocket, purse or pack and when you have a free moment read a principle. The surest way for you to stay on your personal journey to peace and prosperity is to get involved. All the work that you do for us helps others and reinforces your own commitment to success.
Take action. Spread the word and help us help others. You can tell co-workers and friends about the Action Principles. Send them to Success.org to learn more. You can give a copy of this book to someone you care about. You can check that the public and school libraries in your town have copies of this book. If you are able, purchase and donate copies of the book to social or educational organizations. Most importantly, you can be the example. Share your success and your knowledge.
Take action. Spread the word and help us help others. You can tell co-workers and friends about the Action Principles. Send them to Success.org to learn more. You can give a copy of this book to someone you care about. You can check that the public and school libraries in your town have copies of this book. If you are able, purchase and donate copies of the book to social or educational organizations. Most importantly, you can be the example. Share your success and your knowledge.
Make Everyone Feel Important
Teach with enthusiasm and your love for your subject will spread. Sell your products or services with enthusiasm and your company will grow. Presume that your students and employees and customers are your equals because they are. Don’t teach or sell down to anyone. Speak with and not at or to your students or customers. Learn and use peoples’ names.
Make everyone you meet feel important. You can’t be selectively likable. If you try to like some people and not others, you will eventually be seen as a phony, and no one wants to do business with a phony.
When you talk down to people, you shift the focus from your subject or product to your condescending attitude.
Listen. Be patient. Pay attention. Don’t interrupt or fidget. Make eye contact. Smile and nod encouragement. Don’t try to top another’s story with your own heroic tales.
People love to be involved in projects which they helped design. Help others to identify and develop their strengths. Be quick to praise and slow to criticize. Look for opportunities to teach others about the Action Principles.
Make everyone you meet feel important. You can’t be selectively likable. If you try to like some people and not others, you will eventually be seen as a phony, and no one wants to do business with a phony.
When you talk down to people, you shift the focus from your subject or product to your condescending attitude.
Listen. Be patient. Pay attention. Don’t interrupt or fidget. Make eye contact. Smile and nod encouragement. Don’t try to top another’s story with your own heroic tales.
People love to be involved in projects which they helped design. Help others to identify and develop their strengths. Be quick to praise and slow to criticize. Look for opportunities to teach others about the Action Principles.
Read Read Read
There are few things that we can do that are more important than to instill a love of reading in our children. Reading is a lifelong gift. If you read, you can always educate yourself. It doesn’t matter if you are reading from a computer screen, a paperback or from a leather-bound classic. Rather than getting upset at life’s delays, A-B-A-B (Always Bring A Book) and put this time to profitable use.
Set the reading example in your home. Children only read when they see their parents reading. Keep plenty of books, magazines and newspapers in the house for everyone to read and discuss. Set family reading goals and provide children with incentives for reading. Set aside a time each week for reading aloud as a family. Take regular family trips to bookstores and libraries. Make sure children are involved in a summer reading program. Encourage all family members to give books as presents.
Set the reading example in your home. Children only read when they see their parents reading. Keep plenty of books, magazines and newspapers in the house for everyone to read and discuss. Set family reading goals and provide children with incentives for reading. Set aside a time each week for reading aloud as a family. Take regular family trips to bookstores and libraries. Make sure children are involved in a summer reading program. Encourage all family members to give books as presents.
Be Open To New Ideas
There is always more to learn. Your employees, family, friends, suppliers and even your competitors may all have suggestions that you can put to profitable use.
Be open-minded. Observe, read and listen. Be open to the fact that lots of people are going to have ideas worthy of your consideration. Welcome them. Incorporate the better ideas into your business and personal dealings.
Find new ideas in books, magazines, videos, audiotapes, newsletters, trade literature, and on the Internet. Find new ideas at conventions, seminars, lectures, and by taking evening courses. Seek new experiences and adventures. Who dares wins.
We must guard against being unchangeable or apathetic.
Be open-minded. Observe, read and listen. Be open to the fact that lots of people are going to have ideas worthy of your consideration. Welcome them. Incorporate the better ideas into your business and personal dealings.
Find new ideas in books, magazines, videos, audiotapes, newsletters, trade literature, and on the Internet. Find new ideas at conventions, seminars, lectures, and by taking evening courses. Seek new experiences and adventures. Who dares wins.
We must guard against being unchangeable or apathetic.
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