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The Value of a Good System

By John C. Maxwell
Almost nightly, the fate of the American health care system headlines the evening news. With costly
inefficiencies plaguing the system, employers and workers alike have felt the pain of skyrocketing premiums.
Politicians on opposite ends of the political spectrum disagree on the best policies for the future, but there
seems to be consensus that the system isn't working well.
I'm not advocating a position in the health care debate. I simply want to point out the headaches caused when
we don't have good systems. What's true nationally applies individually as well. Broken systems lead to
disorganization, confusion, and chaos whereas smooth systems allow us to move quickly and efficiently.
The reason for this lesson is to help you understand the importance of developing good systems in your
personal and professional leadership. The exact systems that work for me may not pertain to you. It's up to you
to find the systems that will benefit you the most. Yet, regardless of what your systems look like, you would
be wise to design them if you intend to grow in influence.
What Is a System?
A system is simply your way of getting things done. Systems aren't one-time acts; they're habits that you do
weekly or even daily. They're the mechanics of leadership, and over time, they dictate the extent of your
effectiveness.
The Value of Systems
1) They Help Us Manage Time
As a young leader, a heavier workload and increasing demands on my time forced me to learn how to get
things done quickly. I developed systems to squeeze as much productivity as possible into my day. I couldn't
afford to move slowly.
As Peter Drucker wrote, "Everything requires time. It is the one truly universal condition. All work takes place
in time and uses up time. Yet most people take for granted, this unique, irreplaceable, and necessary resource.
Nothing else, perhaps, distinguishes effective executives as much as their tender loving care of time."
2) They Help Us Conserve Energy
When we have good systems in life, we don't waste energy. Do you know the number one waster of time?
Looking for things that are lost. A study by Office World News found that the average executive squanders
150 hours each year looking for misplaced files.
As I worked on this lesson, I laughed because I knew it would bring up a few of my idiosyncrasies. For
example, when I went to get my glasses the last time, I ordered six pairs-one to put at each of my favorite
reading places. I don't have to carry a pair around with me, and when I sit down they're always convenient. It
may seem like a silly system, but I never lose time rummaging around for a pair of reading glasses.
3) They Help Us to Multiply Creativity
When I was first married, my wife and I lived in south Indiana, and we didn't have any money. Margaret
taught kindergarten, and I was a pastor making $80 per week. Margaret would ask me to mow the lawn, and I
would get irritated because we didn't have money to hire someone else to tend to the lawn. There's nothing
wrong with mowing, but I had lots of other priorities, and mowing didn't crack my top ten. So, eventually we
bought a goat. He grazed on the grass, and I saved time!
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Developing systems to handle the trivia of life frees you up to be creative. By automating repetitive tasks,
you're able to focus mental energy on top priorities.
4) They Help Us to Maximize Progress
Systems help us to move forward, to go as far as we possibly can. They enable us to work faster, smarter, and
more strategically. A good system eliminates waste, while it also anticipates and removes obstacles.
To get the most out of systems, you have to make them a lifestyle not a one-off deal. They must become
ingrained in your routine. Systems only benefit you when you stick to them.
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ABOUT
John C. Maxwell is an internationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, and author who has sold over 16
million books. EQUIP, the organization he founded has trained more than 2 million leaders worldwide. Every
year he speaks to Fortune 500 companies, international government leaders, and audiences as diverse as the
United States Military Academy at West Point, the National Football League, and ambassadors at the United
Nations. A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Business Week best-selling author, Maxwell was named
the World's Top Leadership Guru by Leadershipgurus.net. He was also one of only 25 authors and artists
named to Amazon.com's 10th Anniversary Hall of Fame. Three of his books, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of
Leadership, Developing the Leader Within You, and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leaderhave each sold
over a million copies.
0 komentar Tuesday, September 22, 2009
A Leader's Inner Circle
Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 6:13 PM | Label: Article, John C. Maxwell
Months before President Obama took the oath of office he began assembling an inner circle of advisors. He
and his transition team painstakingly pored over the qualifications of candidates to identify the strongest
leaders for cabinet posts. In methodically vetting future leaders of his administration, President Obama
demonstrated that he understands the law of the inner circle: A leader's potential is determined by those
closest to him or her.
Past presidents have learned the hard way that failures of a leader's trusted advisors can bring disaster. During
the Clinton administration, investigations into the conduct of five cabinet members eroded public perception
of the President's judgment. The indictments and allegations gave ammunition to Clinton's foes and cast
doubts on his character, especially after the Monica Lewinsky scandal came to light.
Likewise, President George W. Bush faced embarrassment when the man he appointed as head of FEMA,
Michael D. Brown, failed to provide strong federal leadership in the aftermath Hurricane Katrina.
Inexperienced in emergency management, Brown was overwhelmed by the crisis. During the height of the
disaster, he fretted about finding a dogsitter and fussed about his attire. His unpreparedness and inaction left
the Bush Administration vulnerable to scathing accusations of neglect and indifference.
Five questions to ask when forming your inner circle:
Do they display exemplary character in everything they do?
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Deception eats away at a leadership team like cancer. Dishonesty on the part of one member of an inner circle
can bring shame and disaster to all. Entire organizations have toppled from the misbehavior of one bad apple.
Do they bring complementary gifts to the table?
Imbalance within an inner circle can attune a leader's ear to only one side of an argument. When putting
together an inner circle, prioritize diversity of personality and perspective. By doing so, you widen the range
of your vision and the breadth of your influence.
Do they hold a strategic position and have influence within the organization?
Members of the inner circle must have the platform and influence to implement a leader's decisions. If they
cannot be relied upon to execute a chosen strategy, then they shouldn't be entrusted with a spot on the
leadership team. In addition, inviting uninfluential advisors into the inner circle disrupts the political balance
of an organization. High performers suffer a motivational blow when they see a less deserving colleague
granted special access to top leadership.
Do they add value to the organization and to the leader?
When considering someone for the inner circle, you should be able to articulate clearly the value they will
bring. Ask yourself the following questions: What will they infuse into discussion? Where do they have
expertise? What unique skills can they be counted on to bring to the table?
Do they positively impact other members of the inner circle?
If you've ever inhabited a house with a feuding husband and wife, then you can understand the need for
leaders in close proximity to get along. Infighting saps energy and focus from a senior leader, forcing him or
her to mediate conflicts with time that could be better spent elsewhere. Differences of opinion signal healthy
debate, but personal animosities destroy a leadership team. Make sure members of your inner circle have the
emotional intelligence to keep arguments from becoming too personal.
We've looked at the questions to consider when gathering a team of trusted advisors, I'd also like to offer
thoughts on the two traps you can fall into when forming their inner circle.
Two common errors in constructing the inner circle:
Soliciting praise instead of candor.
Stacking an inner circle with flatters and "yes" men ranks among the lousiest decisions you can make as a
leader. Doing so restricts your perspective, exposes you to blind spots, and leaves you on an island when do-
or-die decisions must be made. When picking members of your inner circle, be sure they have the gumption to
voice dissent. You'll rely on them to question your assumptions, to focus you on the mission, and to measure
the integrity and worthiness of your ideas.
Driving away talent so that your power isn't threatened.
The wisdom of accumulating a talented inner circle may seem intuitive, but a rising star may threaten insecure
leaders. Leaders should not be, and cannot be, the utmost authorities on all matters germane to the
organization. Invariably, people have weaknesses. Wise leaders staff around their weaknesses, and welcome
talent in areas where they lack strength.
Summary
Questions to Ask of Candidates for Your Inner Circle:
1. Do they display exemplary character in everything they do?

2. Do they bring complementary gifts to the table?
3. Do they hold a strategic position and have influence within the organization?
4. Do they add value to the organization and to the leader?
5. Do they positively impact other members of the inner circle?
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Traps to Avoid when Staffing Your Inner Circle:
1. Soliciting praise instead of candor.

2. Driving away talent so that your power isn't threatened.
By Dr. John C. Maxwell
0 komentar Monday, January 26, 2009
Problems
In the comic strip, Peanuts, a hapless Charlie Brown occasionally would be stalked by ominous rainclouds.
Although the rest of the sky would shine bright and blue, poor Chuck would be stuck under a dark cloud,
getting doused by its showers. While his friends and neighbors enjoyed the beauty of the day, a drenched
Charlie Brown would be a scowling onlooker.
The lingering raincloud seemed to suggest Charlie Brown's inability to break clear from his problems. A
melancholy character, he was prone to fits of worry and self-doubt. He concocted problems where none
existed and fretted about those which were real.
While we do not have to contend with perpetual drizzle like Charlie Brown, many of us live under the gloomy
shadow of self-induced rainclouds. When life's twists and turns work against us, we retreat into a rotten
attitude or heap blame on our surroundings. By doing so, we neglect to deal with our problems and only add to
our misery.
The Five Truths Leaders Understand about Problems
1. They're unavoidable.
For the aspiring leader, problems may be the most faithful companions of all. The road to success is seldom
paved smoothly, and is oftentimes under construction. Potholes and barricades abound. At every bend in the
journey, a leader's vision must peer around obstacles and through formidable walls to foresee a positive future.
Leaders who sidestep problems stunt their growth - they end up shallow and debilitated. The successful leader
stares down problems and resourcefully addresses them.
2. Perspective on the problem, rather than the problem itself, determines success or failure.
We see problems, not as they are, but as we are. That's why attitude plays such a crucial role in separating
those who lead from those who follow. Alfred Armand Montapert said, "The majority see the obstacles; the
few see the objectives; history records the successes of the latter, while oblivion is the reward of the former."
Leaders look at problems from a healthy, self-confident vantage point.
A Wrong Perspective
Problems are unsolvable

Problems are permanent
Problems are not normal
Problems make us bitter
Problems control us
Problems stop us
A Right Perspective
Problems are solvable

Problems will pass
Problems are natural
Problems make us better
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Problems challenge us
Problems stretch us
3. There's a big difference between problem spotting and problem solving.
Anyone, even the fairly imperceptive, can identify problems, but few people have the initiative to tackle them.
As novelist John Galsworthy observed, "Idealism increases in direct proportion to one's distance from the
problem." As rule, don't voice complaint about a problem until you're 1) able to put forth a recommendation
for solving it, and 2) willing to take an action to solve it.
4. The size of the person is more important than the size of the problem.
You can tell the caliber of a person by the amount of opposition it takes to discourage him or her. Joke writer
Robert Orben says that he once saw an ad from an entertainer that read, "Lion tamer - wants tamer lion."
Clearly, this performer wasn't looking for greatness but merely for something manageable. To lead at the
highest level requires wrestling with problems seemingly beyond our ability to apprehend.
5. Problems, responded to correctly, can propel us forward.
Leaders are not discovered in the limelight; rather they are forged in the darkness under heat and pressure.
Leaders gain respect on difficult terrain, after taking a few blows and being shaped by the problems they
encounter. As a matter of fact, courage and valor go undetected until seen through the lens of adversity.
1 komentar Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Starting - The First Step Toward Success
Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 11:16 PM | Label: John C. Maxwell
Salespersons are coached in the power of a first impression. Orators devote hours to opening statements.
Journalists are admonished never to bury the lead. Sprinters practice racing out of the starting blocks.
Interviewees are taught the importance of their initial handshake with a potential employer.
In leadership, as in many other areas of life, the beginning often determines the end. False starts and weak
foundations can be ruinous. Here are five insights to help you start successfully.
HOW TO START SUCCESSFULLY
1. Start With Yourself
As Gandhi famously said, "Be the change you want to be in the world." By starting with yourself, you build
the self-confidence needed to attract and inspire others. Leading yourself well is a precursor to
accomplishment, and accomplishment earns respect. In order to make deposits in the lives of followers, you
have to have a beginning balance in your leadership account. Start leading by proving your mettle - to yourself
and to prospective followers.
2. Start early
Sadly, many leaders squander their early years and spend the rest of their careers trying to make up for lost
time. In leadership, as with finances, decisions made early in life accrue the most interest. When we choose
poorly or establish bad habits, we put ourselves in debt. Then, we must not only repay our loans, but the
interest on them as well. On the flip side, when we invest our time and talent wisely from a young age, we
reap the benefits of compounding interest on our leadership.
Specifically, where should leaders start? What areas should take precedence at the beginning? From my
experience there are 10 things you should do as a leader prior to reaching age 40:
1. Know yourself
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2. Settle your family life
3. Determine your priorities
4. Develop your philosophy of life
5. Get physically fit
6. Learn your trade
7. Pay the price
8. Develop solid relationships
9. Prepare for the future
10. Find purpose for your life
If you're over 40, it's never to late to make improvements. Unfortunately, an old dog doesn't easily learn new
tricks. Undoing years of misplaced priorities and poor self-management will take extra effort.
3. Start Small
Don't expect to understand what it takes to get to the top, just take the next step.
Think big, but start small. Doing so encourages you to get started, and keeps you from being frozen by the
magnitude of the vision in front of you. When you accomplish a small step, you gain confidence that you can
accomplish the next step.
The success found in starting small comes when you diligently apply the lessons you learn. As my friend,
Dick Biggs, has said, "The greatest gap is between knowing and doing." Commit to mastering the details
under your control, and follow through when experience has given you instruction.
4. Start with the end in view
"Most people spend more time planning their grocery shopping than designing their future."
~ Tom James, Personal Development Coach
To start with the end in view, you need energy and direction. Let your passion pull you forward, and let your
planning give you guidance. In order for passion to be a driving force in your life, you must identify a purpose
for you life. To locate your purpose, consider your strengths, interests, and past successes. What roles do you
find most enjoyable? What brings you the greatest sense of satisfaction? Examine the areas that make you feel
strong and angle your career toward them. Also, find people who have been successful in the area of your
interest. Listen to them and watch their lives.
For planning to give you direction, you need to write down goals. Goals lend structure to your purpose, and
they keep you leading "within the lines." They focus your action and move you toward your overall vision.
5. Start Now
We exaggerate yesterday, overestimate tomorrow, and underestimate today. Embrace action daily. Don't wait
until it's too late before you begin to pursue the visions implanted in your heart. Make each day your
masterpiece; you'll be surprised where you end up after stringing together a few months of superb days.
I'll leave you with one final thought:
"How wonderful it is that we need not wait a single minute before starting to improve ourselves and our
world." ~ Anne Frank
Review - Five Steps to Starting Successfully
1. Start Early
2. Start with Yourself
3. Start Small
4. Start with the End in View
5. Start Now
By : John C. Maxwell
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Why the Best Leaders Are the Best Leaders
Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 12:10 AM | Label: John C. Maxwell
From 1996 to 2007, manager Joe Torre led the New York Yankees to the playoffs every year - winning an
astounding 17 series in the post-season. Over those same 12 years, the Los Angeles Dodgers did not win a
single playoff series. This past season, Torre departed New York to coach the Dodgers. The result? The
Dodgers won their first post-season series in 20 years, while the Yankees missed the playoffs altogether.
Ask Yankees and Dodgers fans, and they will tell you that Joe Torre's leadership matters. However, they may
not be able to tell you exactly why Joe Torre is an excellent leader. What's true of the fans in New York and
Los Angeles is true for many of us. We experience the effects of leadership without understanding the cause.
In this article, I hope to make plain why the best leaders are the best leaders. In a nutshell, remarkable leaders
give their best to their people, and get the best from their people. Let's look at how this happens.
The Best Leaders Give Their Best to Their People By...
1) GROWING
People naturally follow leaders they respect as being more advanced than they are. For this reason, personal
growth is directly proportional to influence. If you desire to gain followers, then pay the price of getting better.
To give people your best, you have to elevate your leadership capacity. Consider the metaphor of walking up a
narrow staircase - you can only go as fast as the person in front of you. When leaders stop growing, they quit
climbing and impede the progress of everyone following them. However, when leaders grow, they ascend the
stairs and create space for those behind them to climb higher.
Personal growth involves challenging yourself, and pushing beyond the realm of comfort. When is the last
time you did something for the first time? How long has it been since you felt in over your head?
2) SERVING
"Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile."

~ Albert Einstein
Serving others is an attitude issue. Unfortunately, many leaders operate under a king-of-the-hill mentality.
They attempt to pull down anyone above them in order to secure the top spot for themselves. In doing so, they
clutch at power, grapple for control of company resources, and strive to dominate others. Seeing relationships
as win-lose propositions, they ultimately burn bridges and isolate themselves.
The best leaders take an entirely different approach. Rather than dragging down anyone who threatens their
position, they extend a hand to lift the performance of teammates and coworkers. They function with a
mindset of abundance as opposed to an attitude of scarcity, and they wield their influence to prop others up
rather than to elevate themselves. Over time, they are honored for the contributions they have made to the
lives around them.
All leaders serve. Sadly, some serve only themselves. Serving is a motives issue, and the crux of the matter
boils down to a simple question: "Who?" Does a politician serve the public or his pocketbook? Does a CEO
serve to benefit her shareholders or to support her lifestyle? The best leaders set a tone by serving and prove
they are deserving of being out in front.
3) MODELING
Growing leaders have something to share; serving leaders have something to give; modeling leaders have
something to show. As V.J. Featherstone said, "Leaders tell, but never teach, until they practice what they
preach." The best leaders embody their values. Their passion exudes from every pore and demands respect.
The Best Leaders Get the Best from Their People By...
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1) LISTENING
The smartest leaders realize the limitations of their wisdom, and they listen to their people in order to capture
invaluable insights. However, leaders don't just listen to gain knowledge, they also listen to give their people
permission: permission to challenge the process, permission to test assumptions; and permission to take risks.
Nothing turns off an up-and-coming leader like the deaf ear of a superior. The best leaders don't simply listen
to incoming ideas; they proactively draw them out of their people. They listen actively, not passively.
2) RELATING
Leaders touch a heart before they ask for a hand. To touch a heart, a leader has to be open to disclosing his or
her identity by sharing personal stories and owning up to professional weaknesses. Mysterious or aloof leaders
may be successful decision-makers, but they won't get the heartfelt loyalty that comes from authentic
relationships.
As simple as it sounds, making a person feel known correlates powerfully to their job satisfaction. In fact,
Patrick Lencioni lists anonymity as one of the top indicators of a miserable job. Leaders dignify their people
by studying their interests, learning about their families, and finding out their hobbies. Conscious of the power
of connection, the best leaders refuse to be barricaded inside of an office, and they take responsibility for
relating with others on a regular basis.
3) TEACHING
Gifted teachers have a way of making students out of disinterested bystanders. The best leaders have an
infectious thirst for knowledge, and they take pride in cultivating knowledge of their craft and awareness of
their industry. A leader's teaching ability depends upon ongoing personal growth. As Howard Hendricks said,
"If you stop growing today, you stop teaching tomorrow."
4) DEVELOPING
The best leaders understand the differences between training people for tasks and developing people to be
better leaders.
Training
Developing
Focus is on the job

Adds value to specific things
Helpful for a short time
Changes a performance
Focus is on the person

Adds value to everything
Helpful for a lifetime
Change the performer
The best leaders view their people as appreciable assets and prioritize investing in the talent on their teams.
5) MOTIVATING
After one of my presentations, an audience member approached me who was visibly indignant about my
speech. "Why is motivation last on the list?" he demanded. "Well," I replied, "because if you listen, relate,
teach, and develop your people, then they will be motivated!"
Sustained motivation comes by creating the right environment for your people and by doing the right things
consistently to nurture them. Consider a flower. It cannot grow in the Arctic; it requires a climate conducive to
growth. Yet, even in the right environment, the flower must be planted in hospitable soil, exposed to sunlight,
watered, and freed of weeds.
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By : John C. Maxwel
POTENSI
Penatua Joseph B. Wirthlin Harry de Leyer terlambat datang ke pelelangan pada hari yang bersalju itu pada
tahun 1956, dan semua kuda yang baik telah terjual. Beberapa kuda yang tersisa adalah kuda-kuda yang tua
dan telah semaksimal mungkin dimanfaatkan tenaganya dan telah dibeli oleh sebuah perusahaan yang akan
menyelamatkan kuda-kuda itu.
Harry, sang ahli penunggang kuda di sekolah putri di New York, baru saja akan pergi ketika salah seekor kuda
ini—seekor kuda yang tak terawat, berwarna putih yang dikebiri dengan luka yang terlihat buruk di kakinya—
menarik perhatiannya. Hewan ini masih menyandang tanda yang telah diakibatkan oleh sebuah kuk kerja
keras, yang menjadi bukti akan kehidupan keras yang telah dilaluinya. Namun sesuatu mengenai hewan ini
mengalihkan perhatian Harry jadi dia menawar 80 dolar baginya.
Salju sedang turun ketika anak-anak Harry melihat kuda itu untuk yang pertama kalinya dan, karena salju
menutupi punggung kuda itu, anak-anak menamainya “Snowman.”
Harry merawat kuda itu, yang ternyata menjadi seorang teman yang lembut dan dapat diandalkan—seekor
kuda yang sering ditunggangi oleh anak-anak perempuan karena kuda jantan itu tangguh dan tenang tidak
seperti kuda-kuda lainnya. Pada kenyataannya, Snowman mengalami perkembangan yang pesat semacam
itu sehingga seorang tetangga membelinya dengan harga dua kali lipat dari harga yang Harry berikan.
Namun Snowman sering kali menghilang dari padang rumput tetangga tersebut—kadang-kadang berada di
ladang kentang yang ada di sebelahnya, pada saat-saat tertentu lainnya kembali ke rumah Harry. Tampaknya
kuda itu pastilah melompati pagar di antara kedua pekarangan, namun hal itu kelihatan tidak masuk akal—
Harry tidak pernah melihat Snowman melompati apa pun yang tingginya melebihi sebuah balok kayu yang
tumbang.
Namun akhirnya, kesabaran tetangga tersebut habis dan dia bersikeras agar Harry mengambil kembali kuda
itu.
Selama bertahun-tahun, impian terbesar Harry adalah untuk menghasilkan seekor kuda juara melompat. Dia
telah memiliki keberhasilan yang lumayan sebelumnya, namun agar dapat bertanding di tingkat yang lebih
tinggi, dia tahu dia harus membeli seekor kuda berketurunan baik yang secara khusus dibiakkan untuk
melompat. Dan harga untuk keturunan jenis itu akan berada jauh di luar jangkauannya.
Snowman telah tua—usianya sudah delapan tahun ketika Harry membelinya—dan kuda jantan itu telah
diperlakukan dengan kasar. Namun, ternyata, Snowman ingin melompat, jadi Harry memutuskan untuk
melihat apa yang dapat kuda itu lakukan.
Apa yang Harry lihat membuatnya berpikir bahwa mungkin kudanya memiliki sebuah kesempatan untuk
bertanding.
Pada tahun 1959, Harry mendaftarkan Snowman pada pertandingan pertamanya. Snowman berdiri di antara
kuda-kuda yang dibiakkan dengan baik untuk menjadi juara, yang membuatnya kelihatan sangat kehilangan
tempat. Para pembiak kuda lainnya menyebut Snowman “kuda putih berkutu.”
Namun sesuatu yang mengagumkan dan menakjubkan terjadi hari itu.
Snowman menang!
Harry terus mendaftarkan Snowman pada pertandingan lainnya, dan Snowman terus-menerus menang.
Para hadirin bergembira setiap kali Snowman memenangkan sebuah pertandingan. Dia menjadi simbol akan
bagaimana seekor kuda biasa dapat menjadi seekor kuda yang luar biasa. Dia tampil di televisi. Banyak kisah
dan buku mengenainya ditulis.
Ketika Snowman terus-menerus menang, seorang pembeli menawar 100.000 dolar untuk kuda pembajak tua
itu, namun Harry tidak mau menjualnya. Pada tahun 1958 dan 1959 Snowman mendapat gelar “Kuda Tahun
Ini.” Akhirnya, kuda putih yang dikebiri itu—yang pernah diberi tanda dijual dengan harga murah—telah
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masuk dalam daftar kuda pelompat yang memiliki Prestasi Mengagumkan.1
Bagi banyak orang, Snowman adalah jauh lebih dari sekadar seekor kuda. Kuda itu menjadi teladan akan
potensi tersembunyi yang belum dimanfaatkan yang ada di dalam diri kita masing-masing.
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The “Bounce-Back Kid”
Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 4:47 PM | Label: Article, Zig Ziglar
He died three times on the way to the hospital after a head-on collision on his motorcycle caused by a car
abruptly turning into his lane. I’m talking about a remarkable young man named Billy Wright, but I’m getting
ahead of the story.
While in college, Billy persuaded his father to sign a note with him for $125,000 so he could buy a motorcycle
dealership. After signing the note it occurred to him that he had no one-on-one sales experience so he went to
the bookstores, bought numerous books on sales and motivation and studied them. He decided that the best
way to build a business was to build repeat business, so he became heavily involved in relationship-selling and
did constant follow-up on all of his customers. His business the first year was $250,000 and after eight years
he was doing $1.5 million a year. Roughly 80% of his sales were repeat sales. Things were going well – then
the accident.
Billy was unconscious for four and a half months and his injuries were so severe that his doctors said that if he
had been a smoker and had not been in such superb physical condition, he wouldn’t have survived.
Through the four and a half months of coma he lost 70 pounds. The first year he was awake he began what he
calls the most important educational year of his life. His wife provided him with books and tapes and for the
next twelve months, Billy says he learned more than he had the previous 27 years of his life. It was a turning
point and prepared him for what lay ahead.
The trauma and expense were too much and he lost almost everything, including his wife, money and
business, but he still had a positive attitude and the will to win. Today he is busy building a successful career
in the automobile business.
It’s true. The person who won’t be beat can’t be beat. Buy that idea, maintain the right attitude, and I’ll SEE
YOU AT THE TOP!
By Zig Ziglar
1 komentar Tuesday, October 12, 2010
The Power in Praising Your Family
Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 1:52 AM | Label: Article, Chris Widener
One of the keys to success is to have successful relationships. We are not islands, and we don’t get to the top
by ourselves. And one of the key ways to become successful in our relationships is to be “life-giving” people
to others. With every person we meet, we either give life to or take life.
You know what I mean. There are people who encourage you, and after spending time with them, you feel
built up. Then there are others who make you feel torn down. Successful people are people who have mastered
the art of building up others. This is especially true of our families.
One of the ways we build up our families is to praise them. There is power in praising people! Something
begins to happen in them, in you, and in your relationship when you praise someone. Can you remember a
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time when someone told you something about you in a praising manner? It was great, wasn’t it? You probably
liked that person more after they praised you, didn’t you?
Now, I am not talking about praising people for the sake of praising people. I am talking about honestly
looking for and praising positive character traits and actions of your spouse and children. Don’t lie to them. If
they have done something wrong, correct it, but when they do something right, praise it!
With that said, here are the benefits of and ways to start praising the people in your family.
Benefits:
Your relationship grows. Life is about relationships—family relationships, friends and co-workers. When we
begin to praise people for their positive aspects, our relationships grow. It puts them, and us, on the fast track.
Your leadership and influence grow. Who is going to have greater relationships: the one who tears down or
the one who builds up?
Stronger relationships and loyalty. When a person is appreciated and praised, they become fiercely loyal
because they know that you care for them, love them and appreciate them. This will take you to success.
Happier, more fulfilled people. I truly believe it is our job to build the members of our family up and that they
need it. There will always be others who come along to tear them down; it is our job to instill in them the
power of praise!
Some Ways to Praise:

Character traits. Is your wife joyful? Is your husband hardworking? Is your son or daughter honest? Then let
them know how much you appreciate that in them. Say something like this, “You know, Tom, I think it is
great that you are such a hard worker. You really set a good example, and I want you to know how much I
appreciate that.” Simple!
Action. Same idea as above. “Sue, I don’t know if I have ever told you this, but I love how you always take
action on the things you believe in. Thanks for that.”
Other ways you can show praise and appreciation is with a card or a gift.
Make it your goal to praise every member of your family at least once each day. If you can, praise them a few
times a day. It will take work, but it is possible—it just takes discipline and a little work.
Any way you cut it, there is power in praising people. If you are serious about creating healthy family
relationships, this is a great place to start!
—Chris Widener
1 komentar Thursday, November 19, 2009
The Value of a Good System

By John C. Maxwell
Almost nightly, the fate of the American health care system headlines the evening news. With costly
inefficiencies plaguing the system, employers and workers alike have felt the pain of skyrocketing premiums.
Politicians on opposite ends of the political spectrum disagree on the best policies for the future, but there
seems to be consensus that the system isn't working well.
I'm not advocating a position in the health care debate. I simply want to point out the headaches caused when
we don't have good systems. What's true nationally applies individually as well. Broken systems lead to
disorganization, confusion, and chaos whereas smooth systems allow us to move quickly and efficiently.
The reason for this lesson is to help you understand the importance of developing good systems in your
personal and professional leadership. The exact systems that work for me may not pertain to you. It's up to you
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to find the systems that will benefit you the most. Yet, regardless of what your systems look like, you would
be wise to design them if you intend to grow in influence.
What Is a System?
A system is simply your way of getting things done. Systems aren't one-time acts; they're habits that you do
weekly or even daily. They're the mechanics of leadership, and over time, they dictate the extent of your
effectiveness.
As a young leader, a heavier workload and increasing demands on my time forced me to learn how to get
things done quickly. I developed systems to squeeze as much productivity as possible into my day. I couldn't
afford to move slowly.
As Peter Drucker wrote, "Everything requires time. It is the one truly universal condition. All work takes place
in time and uses up time. Yet most people take for granted, this unique, irreplaceable, and necessary resource.
Nothing else, perhaps, distinguishes effective executives as much as their tender loving care of time."
When we have good systems in life, we don't waste energy. Do you know the number one waster of time?
Looking for things that are lost. A study by Office World News found that the average executive squanders
150 hours each year looking for misplaced files.
As I worked on this lesson, I laughed because I knew it would bring up a few of my idiosyncrasies. For
example, when I went to get my glasses the last time, I ordered six pairs-one to put at each of my favorite
reading places. I don't have to carry a pair around with me, and when I sit down they're always convenient. It
may seem like a silly system, but I never lose time rummaging around for a pair of reading glasses.
When I was first married, my wife and I lived in south Indiana, and we didn't have any money. Margaret
taught kindergarten, and I was a pastor making $80 per week. Margaret would ask me to mow the lawn, and I
would get irritated because we didn't have money to hire someone else to tend to the lawn. There's nothing
wrong with mowing, but I had lots of other priorities, and mowing didn't crack my top ten. So, eventually we
bought a goat. He grazed on the grass, and I saved time!
Developing systems to handle the trivia of life frees you up to be creative. By automating repetitive tasks,
you're able to focus mental energy on top priorities.
Systems help us to move forward, to go as far as we possibly can. They enable us to work faster, smarter, and
more strategically. A good system eliminates waste, while it also anticipates and removes obstacles.
To get the most out of systems, you have to make them a lifestyle not a one-off deal. They must become
ingrained in your routine. Systems only benefit you when you stick to them.
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ABOUT
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John C. Maxwell is an internationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, and author who has sold over 16
million books. EQUIP, the organization he founded has trained more than 2 million leaders worldwide. Every
year he speaks to Fortune 500 companies, international government leaders, and audiences as diverse as the
United States Military Academy at West Point, the National Football League, and ambassadors at the United
Nations. A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Business Week best-selling author, Maxwell was named
the World's Top Leadership Guru by Leadershipgurus.net. He was also one of only 25 authors and artists
named to Amazon.com's 10th Anniversary Hall of Fame. Three of his books, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of
Leadership, Developing the Leader Within You, and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leaderhave each sold
over a million copies.
0 komentar Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Productivity and Attitude
Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 2:58 AM | Label: Article, Zig Ziglar
I'm the only one who does anything around here! Several years ago I was on a late-night television show in
New York City. For some strange reason, they wanted me in the studio that afternoon at 4:30. I walked in
and was stunned by the small size of the reception area. It contained a couch for three, a chair for one and a
sink, refrigerator and coffee maker.
As I sat down a woman walked in, shook her head and said, "Nobody makes any coffee except me!" She got
busy and started a fresh pot of coffee. A few minutes later a guy walked in and, following the same procedure
said, "I can't believe it! This place would be a pig-pen if it weren't for me! I'm the only person who ever does
any clean-up," and he cleaned up the small area. Still later another woman walked in and complained,
"Nobody ever puts anything up but me," and she proceeded to put things away.
Interestingly enough, all three of those people sincerely felt they were the only ones who ever did anything.
Each one did their own private halo-adjustment as they went through the process of "making up, putting up
and cleaning up."
Question: Is that the way it is in your company, where "nobody does anything," but everybody thinks they're
the only one who actually works? Thought: If that is true and you are the only one who does anything, think
of the incredible advantage that gives you. Not only do you have job security, but the opportunity door is
wide open for your move to the top. However, if you have a chip on your shoulder, if you honestly feel that
you do everything and you share that feeling with others, your bad attitude negates your good work. So, stay
busy, keep working, smile about it and your good attitude about "doing everything" will catch up with you.
Think about it and I'll SEE YOU AT THE TOP!
By Zig Ziglar
1 komentar Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Model Yourself After the Best Individuals, Who Have Proven Their Success Over Time
Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 3:37 AM | Label: Article, Denis Waitley
Do this by benchmarking the world's most admired organizations and people in and out of your industry.
Hewlett-Packard sends teams of two to four managers to meet with peers in other companies. After
exchanging ideas about leadership and organizational practices, the benchmarking teams exchange comments.
If you want to become or stay the best, you must know more than what your competitors are up to.
You must know the best business practices, wherever they exist. It's a good idea to read business magazines to
keep current on what the real movers and shakers are doing globally.
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Action Idea: This month, read a biography of someone you admire who has overcome great hurdles to become
successful. When you learn what many of them had to endure, you are less overwhelmed by the obstacles you
face. Every hardship you face has been endured and conquered by someone before you.
-- Denis Waitley
0 komentar Thursday, February 19, 2009
A Leader's Inner Circle
Months before President Obama took the oath of office he began assembling an inner circle of advisors. He
and his transition team painstakingly pored over the qualifications of candidates to identify the strongest
leaders for cabinet posts. In methodically vetting future leaders of his administration, President Obama
demonstrated that he understands the law of the inner circle: A leader's potential is determined by those
closest to him or her.
Past presidents have learned the hard way that failures of a leader's trusted advisors can bring disaster. During
the Clinton administration, investigations into the conduct of five cabinet members eroded public perception
of the President's judgment. The indictments and allegations gave ammunition to Clinton's foes and cast
doubts on his character, especially after the Monica Lewinsky scandal came to light.
Likewise, President George W. Bush faced embarrassment when the man he appointed as head of FEMA,
Michael D. Brown, failed to provide strong federal leadership in the aftermath Hurricane Katrina.
Inexperienced in emergency management, Brown was overwhelmed by the crisis. During the height of the
disaster, he fretted about finding a dogsitter and fussed about his attire. His unpreparedness and inaction left
the Bush Administration vulnerable to scathing accusations of neglect and indifference.
Five questions to ask when forming your inner circle:
Do they display exemplary character in everything they do?
Deception eats away at a leadership team like cancer. Dishonesty on the part of one member of an inner circle
can bring shame and disaster to all. Entire organizations have toppled from the misbehavior of one bad apple.
Do they bring complementary gifts to the table?
Imbalance within an inner circle can attune a leader's ear to only one side of an argument. When putting
together an inner circle, prioritize diversity of personality and perspective. By doing so, you widen the range
of your vision and the breadth of your influence.
Do they hold a strategic position and have influence within the organization?
Members of the inner circle must have the platform and influence to implement a leader's decisions. If they
cannot be relied upon to execute a chosen strategy, then they shouldn't be entrusted with a spot on the
leadership team. In addition, inviting uninfluential advisors into the inner circle disrupts the political balance
of an organization. High performers suffer a motivational blow when they see a less deserving colleague
granted special access to top leadership.
Do they add value to the organization and to the leader?
When considering someone for the inner circle, you should be able to articulate clearly the value they will
bring. Ask yourself the following questions: What will they infuse into discussion? Where do they have
expertise? What unique skills can they be counted on to bring to the table?
Do they positively impact other members of the inner circle?
If you've ever inhabited a house with a feuding husband and wife, then you can understand the need for
leaders in close proximity to get along. Infighting saps energy and focus from a senior leader, forcing him or
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her to mediate conflicts with time that could be better spent elsewhere. Differences of opinion signal healthy
debate, but personal animosities destroy a leadership team. Make sure members of your inner circle have the
emotional intelligence to keep arguments from becoming too personal.
We've looked at the questions to consider when gathering a team of trusted advisors, I'd also like to offer
thoughts on the two traps you can fall into when forming their inner circle.
Two common errors in constructing the inner circle:
Soliciting praise instead of candor.
Stacking an inner circle with flatters and "yes" men ranks among the lousiest decisions you can make as a
leader. Doing so restricts your perspective, exposes you to blind spots, and leaves you on an island when do-
or-die decisions must be made. When picking members of your inner circle, be sure they have the gumption to
voice dissent. You'll rely on them to question your assumptions, to focus you on the mission, and to measure
the integrity and worthiness of your ideas.
Driving away talent so that your power isn't threatened.
The wisdom of accumulating a talented inner circle may seem intuitive, but a rising star may threaten insecure
leaders. Leaders should not be, and cannot be, the utmost authorities on all matters germane to the
organization. Invariably, people have weaknesses. Wise leaders staff around their weaknesses, and welcome
talent in areas where they lack strength.
Summary
Questions to Ask of Candidates for Your Inner Circle:
1. Do they display exemplary character in everything they do?

2. Do they bring complementary gifts to the table?
3. Do they hold a strategic position and have influence within the organization?
4. Do they add value to the organization and to the leader?
5. Do they positively impact other members of the inner circle?
Traps to Avoid when Staffing Your Inner Circle:
1. Soliciting praise instead of candor.

2. Driving away talent so that your power isn't threatened.
Perspective
Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 6:43 PM | Label: Article, Justin Pinkerman
Distraught over massive financial losses incurred during the past year, Adolf Merckle scrawled a suicide note
to his family and wandered out the door into a dark, wintry night. He made his way for the railway where he
stood by the tracks and waited in the cold. Spotting the headlight of an oncoming railcar, he threw himself
under the train and took leave of this world.
As tragic as the suicide was, it would not have received worldwide press apart from one shocking fact: Adolf
Merckle was valued at 9.2 billion dollars, ranking 94th on Forbes 2008 list of the world’s richest persons.
It can be hard to fathom the extent of Mr. Merckle’s wealth, a billion dollars being such a staggering sum.
Think of it this way, 9,000 people could each win a million dollars in the lottery, pool their money together,
and still have less money than Mr. Merckle was worth. Or, the entire nation of Haiti (8.5 million people) could
work for two and a half years without accumulating income equal to Mr. Merckle’s portfolio.
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A family statement, issued after Mr. Merckle’s untimely death, read as follows: "The desperate situation of his
companies, caused by the financial crisis, the uncertainties of the last few weeks and his powerlessness to act,
broke the passionate family entrepreneur and he took his own life." Surely Mr. Merckle’s financial missteps
and poor investment decisions must have been painful to stomach. Watching his business empire suffer had to
have been difficult for a man of his status. Even so, Mr. Merckle had billions of dollars to his name. It’s
astonishing to consider the monumental loss of perspective that led the German billionaire to take his own life.
As evidenced by the tragic case of Adolf Merckle, even the most prosperous individual is not immune to a
descent into despair. With corporations cutting payrolls and the stock market on the downswing, many leaders
face worrisome bottom lines, dwindling investment portfolios, or even unemployment. Many find themselves
in the fight of their lives, struggling daily to gain a healthy perspective.
Two Pointers to Keep Perspective When Problems Persist
1) Gratitude
Leaders enter dangerous territory when they neglect to be grateful for what they have, and instead begin to
fear losing what they’ve accumulated. The blessings of life surround everyone, but the person is rare who
allows its simple benefits of life to fill his or her soul. Yet, the choice presents itself to anyone: accentuate the
positives or dwell on the negatives.
Choosing to be grateful earns the greatest return in times of trouble. It’s virtually impossible to be overtaken
by worry when a person has a heart of gratitude. For this reason, it pays to log a gratitude journal - each day,
list three things in life for which you’re thankful. Don’t just jot them down; roll them over in your mind. Let
them sink into your spirit. Chances are, the exercise will dramatically improve your perspective.
2) Selective Hearing
For leaders, denial isn’t an option. Bad news is preferable to no news in that information conveys important
knowledge about the current reality. The wise stay apprised of the economic outlook and make decisions
based upon incoming data. At times those decisions can be painful such as instituting a spending freeze or
terminating the employment of a devoted worker. Nonetheless, leaders shoulder the load and do what must be
done to move forward.
While leaders refuse to put their heads in the sand, they do have the wherewithal to unplug from negativity. At
a certain point, a glut of the same dreary news damages the psyche. Leaders confront reality, but they stop
short of wallowing in worry and despondence. They avoid doomsdayers and naysayers, preferring to fill their
minds with hope and opportunity.
The Final Words: Press On
Hiking up a mountain summit for sunrise can seem unreasonably hard in the beginning. The steep trail causes
your legs to quiver, the altitude shortens your breath, and rocks and snares threaten to trip your step. For a
time, you may be tempted to quit. However, if you persevere to the top, you’re greeted with the grandeur of
the golden sky, and rewarded with a breathtaking perspective on the beauty of nature.
Like a mountaineer, you may be enduring a rocky, uphill stretch. If so, keep fighting to gain perspective. Hard
work and persistence seldom go unrewarded, and they often carry you to a glorious destination.
By Justin Pinkerman
0 komentar Friday, January 16, 2009
Problems
In the comic strip, Peanuts, a hapless Charlie Brown occasionally would be stalked by ominous rainclouds.
Although the rest of the sky would shine bright and blue, poor Chuck would be stuck under a dark cloud,
getting doused by its showers. While his friends and neighbors enjoyed the beauty of the day, a drenched
Charlie Brown would be a scowling onlooker.
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The lingering raincloud seemed to suggest Charlie Brown's inability to break clear from his problems. A
melancholy character, he was prone to fits of worry and self-doubt. He concocted problems where none
existed and fretted about those which were real.
While we do not have to contend with perpetual drizzle like Charlie Brown, many of us live under the gloomy
shadow of self-induced rainclouds. When life's twists and turns work against us, we retreat into a rotten
attitude or heap blame on our surroundings. By doing so, we neglect to deal with our problems and only add to
our misery.
The Five Truths Leaders Understand about Problems
1. They're unavoidable.
For the aspiring leader, problems may be the most faithful companions of all. The road to success is seldom
paved smoothly, and is oftentimes under construction. Potholes and barricades abound. At every bend in the
journey, a leader's vision must peer around obstacles and through formidable walls to foresee a positive future.
Leaders who sidestep problems stunt their growth - they end up shallow and debilitated. The successful leader
stares down problems and resourcefully addresses them.
2. Perspective on the problem, rather than the problem itself, determines success or failure.
We see problems, not as they are, but as we are. That's why attitude plays such a crucial role in separating
those who lead from those who follow. Alfred Armand Montapert said, "The majority see the obstacles; the
few see the objectives; history records the successes of the latter, while oblivion is the reward of the former."
Leaders look at problems from a healthy, self-confident vantage point.
A Wrong Perspective
Problems are unsolvable

Problems are permanent
Problems are not normal
Problems make us bitter
Problems control us
Problems stop us
A Right Perspective
Problems are solvable

Problems will pass
Problems are natural
Problems make us better
Problems challenge us
Problems stretch us
3. There's a big difference between problem spotting and problem solving.
Anyone, even the fairly imperceptive, can identify problems, but few people have the initiative to tackle them.
As novelist John Galsworthy observed, "Idealism increases in direct proportion to one's distance from the
problem." As rule, don't voice complaint about a problem until you're 1) able to put forth a recommendation
for solving it, and 2) willing to take an action to solve it.
4. The size of the person is more important than the size of the problem.
You can tell the caliber of a person by the amount of opposition it takes to discourage him or her. Joke writer
Robert Orben says that he once saw an ad from an entertainer that read, "Lion tamer - wants tamer lion."
Clearly, this performer wasn't looking for greatness but merely for something manageable. To lead at the
highest level requires wrestling with problems seemingly beyond our ability to apprehend.
5. Problems, responded to correctly, can propel us forward.
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Leaders are not discovered in the limelight; rather they are forged in the darkness under heat and pressure.
Leaders gain respect on difficult terrain, after taking a few blows and being shaped by the problems they
encounter. As a matter of fact, courage and valor go undetected until seen through the lens of adversity.
1 komentar Wednesday, January 14, 2009
The Law of Saving
Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 6:30 PM | Label: Article, Brian Tracy
Financial freedom comes to the person who saves ten percent or more of his income throughout his lifetime.
One of the smartest things that you can ever do for yourself is to develop the habit of saving part of your
salary, every single paycheck. Individuals, families and even societies are stable and prosperous to the degree
to which they have high savings rates. Savings today are what guarantee the security and the possibilities of
tomorrow.
Start With Yourself

The first corollary of the Law of Saving comes from the book The Richest Man in Babylonby George Classon.
It is to "Pay yourself first."
Begin today to save ten percent of your earnings, off the top, and never touch it. This is your fund for long-
term financial accumulation and you never use it for any other reason except to assure your financial future.
Develop New Habits Regarding Money

The remarkable thing is that when you pay yourself first, and force yourself to live on the other ninety percent,
you will soon become accustomed to it. You are a creature of habit. When you regularly put away ten percent
of your earnings, you soon become comfortable living on the other ninety percent. Many people start by
saving ten percent of their income and then graduate to saving fifteen percent, twenty percent, and even more.
And their financial lives change dramatically as a result. So will yours.
By : Brian Tracy
0 komentar Friday, January 9, 2009
The Principle of the Objective
Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 11:08 PM | Label: Article, Brian Tracy
Learn from the Lessons of History

The concepts of military strategy have been studied and written about for more than 4,000 years, going back to
the early works of General Sun-Tzu in China more than 2,000 years BC. These principles of strategy that have
been developed and perfected over the centuries have direct applications and implications for strategic
thinking, both personally and corporately.
Decide In Advance What You Want
The most important military principle is the Principle of the Objective. This principle requires that you decide
in advance exactly what it is that you are trying to accomplish. What exactly is your objective? In my
experience, fully 80% of all problems in personal and corporate life come from a lack of clarity with regard to
objectives and goals.
Clarity Is Critical
Clarity of objective precedes all other elements in strategic thinking. Here are some questions that you can use
over and over again to focus and clarify your objectives. The first question is, "What am I trying to do?" The
second question is, "How am I trying to do it?" The third question is, "What are my assumptions?" And the
fourth question is, "What if my assumptions were wrong?"
Question Your Assumptions
Having the courage to ask these questions, and to question your assumptions, both spoken and unspoken, is a
key mark of the superior person. Sometimes individuals avoid questioning their assumptions for fear that they
will have to change their minds or do something other than what they started out to do. However, false
assumptions lie at the root of almost every failure. The only way that you can root out these wrong
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assumptions is by carefully analyzing them and discussing them, and then by demanding proof or evidence
that these assumptions are still valid.
By: Brian Tracy
How To Stay Young
Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 5:46 PM | Label: Article, Picture
1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height.
Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay them.
2. Keep only cheerful friends.

The grouches pull you down. (keep this In mind if you are one of those grouches;)
3. Keep learning:
Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain get idle.
4. Enjoy the simple things.
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5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.
And if you have a friend who makes you laugh, spend lots and Lots of time with HIM/HER.
6. The tears happen:

Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourself. LIVE while you are
alive.
7. Surround yourself with what you love:
Whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever.
Your home is your refuge.
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8. Cherish your health:
If it is good, preserve it.
If it is unstable, improve it.
If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9. Don't take guilt trips.

Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county, to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is.
10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.
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Twenty Things to Remember
Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 9:53 PM | Label: Article
1. Faith is the ability to not panic.

2. If you worry, you didn't pray. If you prayed, don't worry.
3. As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home every day.
4. Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape.
5. When we get tangled up in our problems, be still. God wants us to be still so He can untangle the knot.
6. Do the math. Count your blessings.
7. God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts.
8. Dear God: I have a problem. It's me.
9. Silence is often misinterpreted, but never misquoted.
10. Laugh every day -- it's like inner jogging.
11. The most important things in your home are the people.
12. Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.
13. There is no key to happiness. The door is always open. Come on in.
14. A grudge is a heavy thing to carry.
15. He who dies with the most toys is still dead.
16. We do not remember days, but moments. Life moves too fast, so enjoy your precious moments.
17. Nothing is real to you until you experience it; otherwise it's just hear say.
18. Its all right to sit on your pity pot every now and again. Just be sure to flush when you are done.
19. Surviving and living your life successfully requires courage. The goals and dreams you're seeking
require courage and risk- taking. Learn from the turtle, it only makes progress when it sticks out it's
neck.
20. Be more concerned with your character than your reputation. Your character is what you really are,
while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
Submitted by: Nancy Chessher - Dade City, FL
0 komentar Thursday, January 1, 2009
Nine Things More Important than Capital
Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 8:06 PM | Label: Article, Jim Rohn
When starting any enterprise or business, whether it is full-time or part-time, we all know the value of having
plenty of capital (money). But I bet we both know or at least have heard of people who started with no capital
who went on to make fortunes. How? You may ask.
Well, I believe there are actually some things that are more valuable than capital that can lead to your
entrepreneurial success. Let me give you the list.
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1. Time.
Time is more valuable than capital. The time you set aside not to be wasted, not to be given away. Time you
set aside to be invested in an enterprise that brings value to the marketplace with the hope of making a profit.
Now we have capital time.
How valuable is time? Time properly invested is worth a fortune. Time wasted can be devastation. Time
invested can perform miracles, so you invest your time.
2. Desperation.
I have a friend Lydia, whose first major investment in her new enterprise was desperation. She said, "My kids
are hungry, I gotta make this work. If this doesn't work, what will I do?" So she invested $1 in her enterprise
selling a product she believed in. The $1 was to buy a few fliers so she could make a sale at retail, collect the
money and then buy the product wholesale to deliver back to the customer.
My friend Bill Bailey went to Chicago as a teenager after he got out of high school. And the first job he got
was as a night janitor. Someone said, "Bill, why would you settle for night janitor?" He said, "Malnutrition."
You work at whatever you can possibly get when you get hungry. You go to work somewhere -- night janitor,
it doesn't matter where it is. Years later, now Bill is a recipient of the Horatio Alger award, rich and powerful
and one of the great examples of lifestyle that I know. But, his first job -- night janitor. Desperation can be a
powerful incentive. When you say - I must.
3. Determination.
Determination says I will. First Lydia said, "I must find a customer." Desperation. Second, she said, "I will
find someone before this first day is over." Sure enough, she found someone. She said, "If it works once, it
will work again." But then the next person said, "No." Now what must you invest?
4. Courage.
Courage is more valuable than capital. If you've only got $1 and a lot of courage, I'm telling you, you've got a
good future ahead of you. Courage in spite of the circumstances. Humans can do the most incredible things no
matter what happens. Haven't we heard the stories? There are some recent ones from Kosovo that are some of
the most classic, unbelievable stories of being in the depths of hell and finally making it out. It's humans. You
can't sell humans short. Courage in spite of, not because of, but in spite of. Now once Lydia has made 3 or 4
sales and gotten going, here's what now takes over.
5. Ambition.
"Wow! If I can sell 3, I can sell 33. If I can sell 33, I can sell 103." Wow. Lydia is now dazzled by her own
dreams of the future.
6. Faith.
Now she begins to believe she's got a good product. This is probably a good company. And she then starts to
believe in herself. Lydia, single mother, 2 kids, no job. "My gosh, I'm going to pull it off!" Her self-esteem
starts to soar. These are investments that are unmatched. Money can't touch it. What if you had a million
dollars and no faith? You'd be poor. You wouldn't be rich. Now here is the next one, the reason why she's a
millionaire today.
7. Ingenuity.
Putting your brains to work. Probably up until now, you've put about 1/10 of your brainpower to work. What if
you employed the other 9/10? You can't believe what can happen. Humans can come up with the most
intriguing things to do. Ingenuity. What's ingenuity worth? A fortune. It is more valuable than money. All you
need is a $1 and plenty of ingenuity. Figuring out a way to make it work, make it work, make it work.
8. Heart and Soul.
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What is a substitute for heart and soul? It's not money. Money can't buy heart and soul. Heart and soul is more
valuable than a million dollars. A million dollars without heart and soul, you have no life. You are ineffective.
But, heart and soul is like the unseen magic that moves people, moves people to buy, moves people to make
decisions, moves people to act, moves people to respond.
9. Personality.
You've just got to spruce up and sharpen up your own personality. You've got plenty of personality. Just get it
developed to where it is effective every day, it's effective no matter who you talk to - whether it is a child or
whether it is a business person - whether it is a rich person or a poor person. A unique personality that is at
home anywhere. One of my mentors, Bill Bailey, taught me, "You've got to learn to be just as comfortable,
Mr. Rohn, whether it is in a little shack in Kentucky having a beer and watching the fights with Winfred, my
old friend or in a Georgian mansion in Washington, DC as the Senator's guest." Move with ease whether it is
with the rich or whether it is with the poor. And it makes no difference to you who is rich or who is poor. A
chance to have a unique relationship with whomever. The kind of personality that's comfortable. The kind of
personality that's not bent out of shape.
And lastly, let's not forget charisma and sophistication. Charisma with a touch of humility. This entire list is
more valuable than money. With one dollar and the list I just gave you, the world is yours. It belongs to you,
whatever piece of it you desire whatever development you wish for your life. I've given you the secret.
Capital. The kind of capital that is more valuable than money and that can secure your future and fortune.
Remember that you lack not the resources.
To Your Success,
Jim Rohn
1 komentar Monday, December 29, 2008
Change, the Only Constant
Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 6:34 PM | Label: Article, Denis Waitley
There's a Chinese proverb that is more relevant today than ever before: "If you haven't seen a man or woman
for three days, look them over very carefully when you next encounter them, for they will have changed
dramatically during that three-day period."
More changes are crammed into every day of our lives than our grandparents experienced in decades - and this
process is just beginning. Every 15 seconds a new website is launched! Every 15 minutes a new technological
breakthrough occurs! Every 15 days a new product or service is introduced, that didn't exist before! Consider
for a moment that the musical greeting card you ordered via the web has more computing power than existed
on the planet when the first satellite went into orbit in outer space.
Consider the computer's impact. Designed as a tool for managing complexity, it also adds complexity, just as
freeways add more traffic. The computer enables us to sort, store, retrieve and transmit information with ever-
increasing speed. But the faster data can be analyzed, the faster decisions are expected - and the greater the
pressure to reach them. And the computer's efficiency is hardly lost on our competitors. They utilize them to
produce goods and services of comparable quality, for less money.
As this year comes to a close and a new year arrives, welcome change rather than try to resist it. Learn how to
make change work for you rather than against you. Develop unique strategies and skills that enable you to
create opportunities from challenges. In response to rapid change, introduce it in the form of new business
systems, pricing, and marketing that increase effectiveness and efficiency; create new products and new
services; lower costs and encourage ideas to enhance productivity.
In everything we do, there are more choices available today than at any other time in history. To become the
"brand" or "person" of choice, give others what they want in a time-starved world. Save others time and
money, and you will gain more time freedom and wealth.
This week embrace change and make it work to your advantage!

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-- Denis Waitley
2 komentar Sunday, December 21, 2008
Keeping Your Attitude Up When Circumstances Are Down
Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 12:33 AM | Label: Article, Chris Widener
Instead of spending your time thinking about how bad things are, think about how good they will be!
Everyone knows that a positive attitude is key to the successful life. But what happens when things go wrong?
What happens when circumstances deal us a blow? We have a tendency to let our attitudes take the dive along
with our state of affairs. Life deals us setbacks, both minor and major, on a regular basis, but if we are going to
be successful, we need to know how to deal with them and keep our attitudes intact! We need practical tools to
help us understand how we can go about keeping our attitude up, when the circumstances are down. Here are
some thoughts to help us do so:
Take some time-out. I'm sure you are aware of what happens. You are going about your day and everything
seems to be going well, when out of nowhere disaster strikes. All of your best-laid plans begin to tumble.
Sometimes circumstances surprise us and we react. Unfortunately, this often compounds the problem because
by reacting we tend to operate out of our weaknesses instead of our strengths. We make decisions that are not
well thought out. We function with a bad attitude that says, "I can't believe this is happening!"
The next time circumstances turn against you, take some time to just step back from the problem and think.
This will enable you to deal with the issue at hand rationally, instead of emotionally. It will allow you to put
your state of mind back into its proper place. It gives you the opportunity to choose your attitude as you face
the circumstances at hand. Remember that we don't have to do something right now. Go grab a cup of coffee
and relax little bit. By doing this you function with you being in control and not the circumstances.
Keep your eye on the goal. A second step in keeping our attitude in the proper place is to make sure we keep
the important things important. One of the biggest problems with trouble is that it gets your focus off of where
it should be. When I experience difficult circumstances and people ask me how it is going, I tell them, "I am
just keeping my eye on the goal." It has always been fascinating to me that when racecar drivers get into
trouble, they keep their eyes straight ahead and do not move them away. There is just too much chance of
wrecking that way. Instead, their eyes are on the goal, and this keeps them out of trouble. If you find yourself
getting down about circumstances, sit down and write out what the goal is. Give some thought to how you can
achieve that goal or others you may have.
A man was asked how he was doing and he responded, "Pretty well, under the circumstances." The other man
asked, "What are you doing under the circumstances?" Good question. We shouldn't be under the
circumstances. We should be focused on the goal and moving forward.
Focus on solutions, not problems. The squeaky wheel gets the grease, the old saying goes. Negative
circumstances don't sit idly by. They scream for our attention. When we face difficult circumstances, we tend
to dwell on them. We talk about them, fret about them, and give them way too much attention. Instead of
talking about problems, talk about solutions. Instead of spending your time thinking about how bad things are,
think about how good they will be! Don't have family or staff meetings about the problems and how big they
are. Have meetings on the solutions and how you will implement them. Don't let yourself or other team
members complain. Encourage them to solve, with an emphasis on the positive results that will come from
doing so. Then take some time to put these solutions down on paper, so you can monitor your progress.
Get some positive input. The mind tends to build on itself, so when we begin to go in one direction, i.e. worry,
it can be a slippery slope. One thing we must do is get our thoughts back on track with positive ideas. When
circumstances have got you against the emotional wall, get with a good friend who can encourage you. Listen
to a tape by Jim Rohn, Zig Ziglar or another motivational speaker. Pick up a good book and give it a read.
Whatever external influence you can get to put your attitude back on the positive side of the tracks - do it! It
must be one of our first goals to start plugging good things into our minds to fuel our attitudes.
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Tell yourself the good. One of the greatest internal powers we have is the power to control our thoughts.
Spend time dwelling on the good things about your life or job instead of the problems. Think about positive
things, things you enjoy and give you a sense of happiness and peace. There is an old childhood song that
says, "Count your blessings, name them one by one." That is great advice! Let your positive attitude develop
from within as well as from without. This makes all the difference!
Remember that circumstances are not forever. Sometimes it seems like we are going to be up to our eyeballs
in the situation forever, when in reality, this too shall pass. There will be a time in the future when
circumstances will change and you will be on the mountain instead of in the valley. This will give you a sense
of hope as you live and work that will change your attitude, make you feel better and put you on the fast track
for growth!
Chris Widener
1 komentar Friday, December 19, 2008
Thriving Through the Holidays
Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 2:39 AM | Label: Article, Jim Rohn
The holidays are upon us; a time of celebration and joy. I love the last days of November through the
beginning of the New Year. The pure magic of the holidays is something that I anticipate and enjoy each and
every year.
For some though, the holidays have lost the joy and excitement they at other times have had. The pace of life
has grown so fast - much faster than those first holidays I remember in my life - that some people don't enjoy
the times they get to spend with their family and friends during what is supposed to be days filled with joy and
peace.
Why is that? Probably a lot can be laid at the feet of how fast paced our times are, but that isn't all.
I believe our holiday times should be wonderful and filled with lasting and enjoyable moments and memories.
So how can we ensure that we come out of the holidays in January with great memories of the past month?
Here are six thoughts that will help you experience the holidays the way they were intended to be experienced:
1. Be Temperate.
Holidays can be days of excess for many -- too much food, too many cookies and treats. Too much chocolate,
schedules that are too busy. One thing that will help you enjoy the holidays is to be temperate. Enjoy the food.
Enjoy the treats. Enjoy the busy schedule of activities and parties. But also be disciplined enough to know
when to hold back, when to say, "No". When we go overboard we regret it and loose the opportunity to fully
experience that moment. But when we enjoy a little and refrain from going too far, then we can enjoy all that
little piece of time has to offer.
2. Lower Your Expectations.

Much of the frustration people experience from the holidays is from setting their expectations too high. They
expect too much from friends or family, and when they don't get what they want, they get frustrated. They
expect presents to be perfect and when they aren't, they get frustrated or disappointed. Instead of having huge
expectations this holiday season, just take it as it comes and enjoy what you can. And this brings me to my
next point.
3. Enjoy What You Can and Ignore the Rest.

This holiday season, go with an attitude of knowing that things will be what they will be. You can't control
other people or their actions. If a family member pushes the limits of your patience, ignore that and instead
focus on how much you can enjoy the time you have with other family members. If things don't go perfectly -
which they won't - then enjoy what you can and let the rest slide. You will feel a lot better about life if you can
take all things a little easier.
4. Stay Out of Debt.

Debt is a killer. It will steal your enjoyment of life. Be sure to stay within your financial boundaries this
holiday season. The last thing you want is to start the New Year with a deeper burden financially. Know
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where you are financially and stay within those limits. You don't have to impress anyone, just buy gifts that
you can afford and express your heartfelt feeling in the giving of the gift.
5. Take Time for Yourself.

Be sure that no matter how busy you get, that you take time for yourself. Take time to read. Take a long bath if
that relaxes you. Take a walk. Spend some time of quiet in front of a fire. Don't rush through the holidays and
sap all of your energy. Your mind and body need to be reenergized, so be sure to take time to do so.
6. Focus on Your Spiritual Life.

Ultimately, no matter what tradition you come from, the holidays are historically days in which we focus on
the spiritual. Men and women are created with a natural draw toward spiritual life. However, our culture today
tends to stay away from a focus on the spiritual, and that has even crept into our holidays. Be sure to place an
emphasis on building your spiritual life and growing in that area. This will help keep you grounded and able to
deal with anything that may come your way.
Friends, we are coming to the end of another year. I have enjoyed this year immensely! This time of year is
another chance to remember the important truths of life and to enjoy time with dear friends and family.
May you experience the very best this holiday season and move into January better than ever!
To Your Success, Joy and Peace,

Jim Rohn
0 komentar Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Time for You
Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 9:00 PM | Label: Article, Ron White
He was completely infatuated with her. It was all that he could think and talk about. Yet, every time that he
asked her on a date, he received the same reply. She told him that she would love to go out with him, but her
schedule of work, school and other commitments was just too hectic and it wasn't possible.
In his frustration, he came to me and asked me for advice. He wanted to know how he could creatively help
her with some of her responsibilities and free up some commitments so that they could spend time together.
When he made this suggestion to me, I sighed deeply and bit my lip. I was searching for a tactful way to break
the news to him. I have never reached tremendous success in my efforts to be tactful, so I just let him have it.
“Man, when she tells you that she doesn't have time, what she means is that she doesn't have time for YOU. I
suggest that you dress in black for a week and pretend as if she's dead because it isn't going to happen.’
My words seemed to have been a kick to the gut that knocked all the air out of his lungs. After a few seconds
of silence, he raised his head as he came up for air. “Thanks, buddy – I needed to hear that’ was his beaten
reply to me. After our conversation, he left. I do believe that, although he didn't dress in black for a week, he
did take my advice and move on. I am sure that both he and the woman are grateful for that.
You see, I have never seen a woman (or a man) who is head over heels attracted to someone, yet just can't find
the time to be with that person. If the interest is there, the time will be there.
In life, you often hear the excuse, “I just don't have the time,’ when someone wants to spend more time with
family, start their own business, chase a goal, travel, or volunteer. You have the time. You are simply
spending it somewhere else. You are a human and will make time for what you see as a priority. The question
is: are you prioritizing the correct things?
You have the exact same amount of time in a day that Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, Copernicus and Leonardo
da Vinci had. You have the exact same amount of time in a day that Michael Dell, Bill Gates and Oprah
Winfrey have. The question is not, do you have the time? The question is, how are you spending the time that
you do have?
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Begin to keep a journal and log the time you spend doing things every day. Do this for at least two weeks.
Track the time you spend getting ready for work, driving your car, working at the office, eating out, reading,
watching television, surfing the internet or simply doing nothing. You may be surprised at the amount of time
that you spend on unproductive matters. It is very often shocking the amount time each day that we squander
and will never get back.
Zig Ziglar penned the term "automobile university." It is the answer for everyone who says that they don't
have time to learn a new skill, a foreign language or gain an education on the mysteries of the day. Ziglar
suggests that if you simply listen to audio programs as you drive every day, you can successfully use the time
to gain a new skill or improve your education. This is effective time management.
Life can often become so overwhelming that, as we get caught up in the rat race, we are not aware of how we
are spending our time. It may be time for a time inventory of your life. First, begin by journaling what is most
important to you in your life. Then, track how you spend your time for two weeks. It could be very eye
opening.
Remember, you have the same amount of time in a day that Einstein, Henry Ford and Leonardo da Vinci had.
The question is: are you using your time as effectively as they did? You have no cause to complain for your
lack of time, only your management of that time. Time plays no favorites. You make time every day for what
you value. What do you value?
-- Ron White
0 komentar Wednesday, December 10, 2008
The Most Important Of All the Wisdom I Have Gained
Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 11:20 PM | Label: Article, Denis Waitley
Time and health are two precious assets that we rarely recognize or appreciate until they have been depleted.
As with health, time is the raw material of life. You can use it wisely, waste it or even kill it.
To accomplish all we are capable of, we would need a hundred lifetimes. If we had forever in our mortal lives,
there would be no need to set goals, plan effectively or set priorities. We could squander our time and perhaps
still manage to accomplish something, if only by chance. Yet in reality, we're given only this one life span on
earth to do our earthly best.
Each human being now living has exactly 168 hours per week. Scientists can't invent new minutes, and even
the super rich can't buy more hours. Queen Elizabeth the First of England, the richest, most powerful woman
on earth of her era, whispered these final words on her deathbed: "All my possessions for a moment of time!"
We worry about things we want to do - but can't - instead of doing the things we can do - but don't. How often
have you said to yourself, "Where did the day go? I accomplished nothing," or "I can't even remember what I
did yesterday." That time is gone, and you never get it back.
Staring at the compelling distractions on a television screen is one of the major consumers of time. You can
enjoy and benefit from the very best it has to offer in about seven total hours of viewing per week. But the
average person spends more than thirty hours per week in a semi-stupor, escaping from the priorities and goals
he or she never gets around to setting. The irony is that the people we are watching are having fun achieving
their own goals, making money, having us look at them enjoying their careers.
Even so, time is amazingly fair and forgiving. No matter how much time you've wasted in the past, you still
have an entire today. If you've just frittered away an hour procrastinating, you will still be given the next hour
to start on priorities. Time management contains one great paradox: No one has enough time, and yet
everyone has all there is. Time is not the problem; the problem is separating the urgent from the important.
This week separate the urgent from the important and take action on what is important!
-- Denis Waitley
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Wherever You Are, Be There by
Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 10:08 AM | Label: Article, Jim Rohn
One of the major reasons why we fail to find happiness or to create unique lifestyle is because we have not yet
mastered the art of being.
While we are home our thoughts are still absorbed with solving the challenges we face at the office. And when
we are at the office we find ourselves worrying about problems at home.
We go through the day without really listening to what others are saying to us. We may be hearing the words,
but we aren't absorbing the message.
As we go through the day we find ourselves focusing on past experiences or future possibilities. We are so
involved in yesterday and tomorrow that we never even notice that today is slipping by.
We go through the day rather than getting something from the day. We are everywhere at any given moment
in time except living in that moment in time.
Lifestyle is learning to be wherever you are. It is developing a unique focus on the current moment, and
drawing from it all of the substance and wealth of experience and emotions that it has to offer. Lifestyle is
taking time to watch a sunset. Lifestyle is listening to silence. Lifestyle is capturing each moment so that it
becomes a new part of what we are and of what we are in the process of becoming. Lifestyle is not something
we do; it is something we experience. And until we learn to be there, we will never master the art of living
well.
To Your Success,
Jim Rohn
0 komentar Monday, December 1, 2008
Seven Qualities of Master Achievers
Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 2:16 AM | Label: Article, Brian Tracy
If you think the way successful people think and adopt their success habits, you too can be successful. Here
are seven qualities of the top 1% of successful people.
1) They are Ambitious.

They see themselves capable of being the best. They see themselves with the capacity of being really good at
what they do. This was a really big thought for me. It held me back for many years. When I saw people who
were doing better than I was, I naturally assumed they were better than I was. And if they were better than I
was, then I must be worse than them, so that would mean they were superior and I was inferior. That is a big
problem in our society. We have feelings of inferiority, and these feelings of inferiority are often translated
into feelings of undeservedness. We don't feel we deserve to be a big success. The word "deserve" comes from
two Latin words meaning "from service." You deserve 100% of everything you make and enjoy as long as you
get it from serving other people. Your rewards are in direct proportion to your service. If you serve better and
serve more and serve at a higher level and serve more enthusiastically and serve a higher quality, then you'll
have a wonderful income you'll deserve every penny of it. You must see yourself capable of being the best.
2) They are Courageous.

They work to confront the fears that holds most people back. The two biggest enemies to yours and my
success is fear and doubt. Eliminating fear and doubt is the key. The key to eliminating fear: If you want to
develop courage, then simply act courageously when it's called for. When you do something repeatedly, you
develop a habit. Make a habit throughout your life of doing the things you fear. If you do the thing you fear,
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the death of fear is certain. To overcome fear of rejection in prospecting, you must realize that rejection in
selling is not personal. Top salespeople do not fear prospecting. Face your fear. Do the things you fear. The
ability to confront your fear is the mark of the superior person. If you have high ambition and you decide to be
in the top 10%, and you can confront your fears and do the things that are holding you back, those two things
alone will make you a great success.
3) They are Committed.

The top people in every field, especially the top salespeople, are completely committed. They believe in
themselves; they believe in their companies; they believe in their products and services; they believe in their
customers; they have an intense belief. We know that there is a one-to-one relationship between the depth of
your belief and what happens in your reality. And if you absolutely believe in the rightness and the goodness
of what you're doing, you become like a catalyst. You create what is called a transfer, like an electrical transfer
of enthusiasm. People like to buy from people who truly believe in what they are doing. People who are not
committed to what they do lead very empty lives. The second part is that caring is the critical element in
modern selling. Caring is a critical element in life, as well. All men and women who enjoy great lives care
about what they do! They have passion about what they do. They love what they do.
4) They are Professional.

Top salespeople see themselves as consultants rather than as salespeople. When you think of the word
"consultant," what words come to mind? When do you call a consultant? A consultant is a problem-solver.
What word does not appear when you think of a consultant--the word "salesperson". We don't think of
consultants as salespeople. The most successful consultants in America are the very best salespeople of their
services. When a person is positioned as a consultant in the mind and heart of the customer, he is not seen as a
salesperson. Do people like to be sold? Do people like to be helped to improve their lives and work? So they
look upon a salesperson as someone who sells them. Selling is something you do "to" someone, and people
don't like to be done "to". So when you think of being a consultant, here is the key. How do you position
yourself as a consultant with your customers? Of course, you act like a consultant, but even before you get the
chance to act like a consultant, you build a rapport. And the most simple answer of all, and this is the most
profound principle: People accept you at your own evaluation of yourself. Consultants come in and have a cup
of coffee. Salespeople wait in the waiting room and have a glass of water. If you say you're a consultant, your
customer will accept you as a consultant. >From now on, position yourself as a consultant. Think of yourself
as a consultant. Remember, 80% of what you accomplish on the outside is determined by who you are on the
inside. How you see yourself determines how the customer responds to you. The customer's perception of you
determines how much they buy and how much they recommend you to other customers.
5) They are Prepared.

They review every detail in advance. To be in the top 10% requires additional efforts. It requires doing things
that the average person is not willing to do. It requires making sacrifices the average person is not willing to
make. It requires reviewing every detail of every call or situation before every business meeting. But the
difference it makes is extraordinary. Before you go into a meeting, do your homework. Successful people are
more concerned about pleasing results than they are about pleasing methods. When you sit down with a client,
there is nothing more complimentary to a client than the feeling that you have prepared for the meeting.
6) They are Continuous Learners.

They recognize that if they're not continually getting better, they're getting worse. They read, they listen to
CDs and they take additional training. The professional never stops learning. So read, listen to CDs, take
continuous training.
7) They are Responsible.

They see themselves as President of their own personal services corporation. The top people in our society
have an attitude of self-employed. 100% of us are self-employed. We are presidents of our own personal
services corporation. You work for yourself. The biggest mistake we can ever make is to think we work for
anyone else. We work for ourselves. The person who signs our paycheck may change; our jobs may change,
but we are always the same. We are the one constant--we are always self-employed. The fact of the matter is --
this is not optional, it is mandatory -- you are the president of your own company, you're the president of your
own career, your own life, your own finances, your own body, your own family, your own health. You are
totally responsible. We are responsible. No one will ever do it for us. It's the most liberating and exhilarating
thought of all, to think that you're the president of your own life.
By : Bryan Tracy
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The Value of a Good System

The Value of Systems

1) They Help Us Manage Time

2) They Help Us Conserve Energy

3) They Help Us to Multiply Creativity

4) They Help Us to Maximize Progress

The Value of Systems

1) They Help Us Manage Time

0 komentar Tuesday, September 22, 2009

A Leader's Inner Circle

Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 6:13 PM | Label: Article, John C. Maxwell

Five questions to ask when forming your inner circle:

Do they display exemplary character in everything they do?

Do they bring complementary gifts to the table?

Do they add value to the organization and to the leader?

Do they positively impact other members of the inner circle?

Two common errors in constructing the inner circle:

Soliciting praise instead of candor.

Driving away talent so that your power isn't threatened.

Questions to Ask of Candidates for Your Inner Circle:

1. Do they display exemplary character in everything they do?

1. Soliciting praise instead of candor.

By Dr. John C. Maxwell

0 komentar Monday, January 26, 2009

Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 6:25 PM | Label: Article, John C. Maxwell

The Five Truths Leaders Understand about Problems

Problems are unsolvable

Problems are solvable

3. There's a big difference between problem spotting and problem solving.

5. Problems, responded to correctly, can propel us forward.

By Dr. John C. Maxwell

1 komentar Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Starting - The First Step Toward Success

Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 11:16 PM | Label: John C. Maxwell

HOW TO START SUCCESSFULLY

1. Start With Yourself

4. Start with the end in view

I'll leave you with one final thought:

Review - Five Steps to Starting Successfully

Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 12:10 AM | Label: John C. Maxwell

The Best Leaders Give Their Best to Their People By...

"Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile."

Focus is on the job

Focus is on the person

Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 4:47 PM | Label: Article, Zig Ziglar

1 komentar Tuesday, October 12, 2010

The Power in Praising Your Family

Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 1:52 AM | Label: Article, Chris Widener

Some Ways to Praise:

1 komentar Thursday, November 19, 2009

The Value of a Good System

Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 10:29 PM | Label: Article, John C. Maxwell

The Value of Systems

1) They Help Us Manage Time

2) They Help Us Conserve Energy

3) They Help Us to Multiply Creativity

4) They Help Us to Maximize Progress

The Value of Systems

1) They Help Us Manage Time

0 komentar Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Productivity and Attitude

Diposkan oleh Yohanes Mindarto di 2:58 AM | Label: Article, Zig Ziglar