PASSION

LESSON #11:1

PASSION

Passion is very strong feeling about something or a strong belief in something. If you have passion for something you have a very strong interest in it and like it very much. Most of all the wealthy people in the world have passion in what they do, nothing can ever deter them from what they have set their minds on. Most people are passionate about their talents because they are things that come naturally without putting so much effort.

·         Ask yourself what are you passionate about that you would like to live in and see it being manifested in your country? Agriculture, Production/manufacturing, Services, entertainment industry, sports, transport industry, education, health, infrastructure (buildings & roads)……….Then do something about it. Start TODAY.

·         Much as the country is now corrupt your zeal to do good and increase in development should not be extinguished. There is no permanent manmade situation on this planet. Have a passion to establish your dream then change will follow. All individuals who have attained the highest of levels generally have cultivated the essential mental habit of optimism. Without optimism, life loses its lustre and hardships appear at every step of the way. This is an essential life habit.

·         Passion is the only driving tool for not quitting on a task or mission. Winners are never quitters.

·        When you look for something you will find it. If you constantly expect exceptional success, you will surely have it. Peak performers attract success. You must keep the goals you desire to achieve at the forefront of your mind throughout the day. Repeat your ambitions at least five times a day and visualize yourself achieving them. If your goal is to be rich, picture the house you will be living in, the car you will be driving, what it will feel like to be rich and the pleasure of attaining your goals in life. Repeat your ambition over and over until you have complete certainty that you will attain your desires and eventually you will. By Robin S. Sharma.

·        Push yourself just a little harder and a little farther each day. Winners on the playing field of life push the envelope of their potential daily. Do the thing you fear and the death of fear is certain. Winners do the things that less developed people don't like doing even though they also might not enjoy doing them. This is what strength of character and courage is all about. Tackle your weaknesses. Do the thing that you have consistently put off.

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“It's never too late to be what you might have been." --George Elliot

"I learned that the only way you are going to get anywhere in life is to work hard

at it. Whether you're a musician, a writer, an athlete or a businessman, there is

no getting around it. If you do, you'll win - if you don't you won't." - Bruce Jenner

LEADERSHIP

LESSON #11

LEADERSHIP

One of the most important basics of excelling in your career or business is to be a leader. Leadership is the ability to make people do what you want them to do at their own free will. Leadership is either a talent or can be learnt. To be an effective leader you must be.

1.   COMMITTED.

2.   POSITIVE & ENTHUSIASTIC.

3.   LIVE BY VIRTUES i.e. Honesty, Integrity and Trust.

4.   BE A PACE SETTER. (Lead by example)

5.   A VOLUNTEER TO LEAD.

6.   PROVIDE INSPIRATION.

7.   PROVIDE AN ENVIROMENT FOR CONTINUOUS LEARNING.

8.   A GOOD LISTENER AND APPRECIATIVE OF PEOPLE’S EFFORTS.

9.   AN EFFECTIVE PLANNER.

10.  HOLD YOUR TEAM TOGETHER.

·         Read "The Art of the Leader" by William A. Cohen. It is both inspirational and practical. By Robin S. Sharma.

·         Read The Charisma Factor - How to Develop Your Natural Leadership Ability by Robert J. Richardson and S. Katharine Thayer. It is a superb book for any aspiring leader, or a current one, who seeks to advance to the next level. By Robin S. Sharma..

·         "I start with the premise that the function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers." - Ralph Nader

 

PERSONALITY

LESSON #10

PERSONALITY

Now on top of your mindset being an important asset in your life, your personality is also as important because you’re who you eat, walk and talk. Your character speaks volumes about you than your works, projects and skills. Learn to cultivate a respectable and responsible character at home in the working field and in your leisure time. Here are some pointers of how you can improve you personality.

Study the following evidence of high character:

• Precision & clarity of thought and speech

• Refined and gentle manners

• The power and habit of introspection

• The power of personal growth

• The power to achieve your goals & dreams

By Robin S. Sharma.

·         Read "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey. It contains a wealth of wisdom and powerful insights into further developing your character and enhancing your personal relationships. By Robin S. Sharma.

·         Always answer the phone with enthusiasm in your voice and show your appreciation for the caller. Good phone manners are essential. To convey authority on the line, stand up. This will instill further confidence in your voice. By Robin S. Sharma.

·         Always remember the key principle that the quality of your life is the quality of your communication. This means the way you communicate with others and, more importantly, the way you communicate with yourself. What you focus on is what you get. If you look for the positive this is what you get. This is a fundamental law of Nature. By Robin S. Sharma.

·         The challenges likely to arise in dealing with people are various depending on whether you are dealing with the service industry or otherwise. Note things like the ability to control anger in a healthy manner, to exhibit patience and tolerance with the most difficult of customers/clients, ability to exude positivity through smiling more often, initiate light hearted conversations, seek feedback as a way of showing your clientele how far you are ready to go to improve your services for them etc.....But i guess it’s important that you research and learn about what your business so you can stay ahead of the pack and avoid getting caught off-guard by curious minded clients. By Hard Trigger.

·         Personal experience. I used to be a fiery head but i later learnt being light hearted and calm, having fingertip in depth knowledge and not just general facts about your trade, getting conversant with clients etc....wins you extra mileage in achieving success. By Hard Trigger.

SAVING HABITS

LESSON #9

SAVING HABITS

Why should we develop saving habits? This is a discipline that the wealthy people have. The more your saving habits are strong the wealthier you become. You will never be broke, all your needs will be meet plus you will have enough money for emergencies and holidays.

 

·         Prepare a detailed financial plan for the next few years and follow it. Seek out financial advice if you need it. A powerful strategy for financial mastery is also a simple one: save 10% of all you make for long-term growth (take this off the pay cheque before you have a chance to spend it). If you can invest $200 a month for the next 30 years at an annual return rate of 15%, you will end up with $1.4 million dollars. Being wise with your money is one of the very best investments to make. Financial security leads to personal freedom. By Robin S. Sharma.

·         Sleep less, spend less, do more, live longer and be greater. By Robin S. Sharma.