MESSAGE #1227 WHY THIS IS “THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR”
Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.
-BUDDHA
For many, this is the most wonderful time of the year. I concur.
Even though I feel like this all year ’round, I particularly enjoy the holidays for one main reason.
People GIVE.
Don’t get me wrong, people giving is not so I can get “stuff.”
People giving is actually people GETTING.
Let me explain…
When you give to someone, you GET much more in return. It feels better when you GIVE than when you receive. That’s a big reason why I blog every day and donate my time, services and products throughout the year. It makes ME happy.
When you give, you feel good.
The best way to make yourself happy is to make someone else happy.
The best way to get motivated is to get someone else motivated.
The best way to become successful is to make someone else successful.
That’s why I think this is the most wonderful time of the year.
Can you apply this to teamwork? School? Your job?
You bet.
As a matter of fact, research has shown that people who volunteer and give more of themselves, reap the health benefits (mental and physical) for up to 50 years.
It’s about OTHERS.
So as you go through this holiday season, focus less on what you might get and focus more on what you intend to GIVE. And remember, it doesn’t necessarily have to be an object, it can be your time, a compliment or just doing a little bit extra.
MESSAGE #1220 A THANKSGIVING DAY QUIZ
Focus is one of the keys to mental toughness. Take this Thanksgiving quiz and see how good your focus is…
1. What always comes at the end of Thanksgiving?
2. Which side of the turkey has the most feathers?
3. If twenty Thanksgiving turkeys told terrible tales, how many “t’s” should there be in all?
4. If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring?
5. What two letters describe your belly before you eat Thanksgiving dinner?
6. About how many feathers do turkeys have?
7. Which state raises the most turkeys?
8. What do you call cranberries that come out of a can?
ANSWERS:
1. “G”
2. The outside
3. None, there are no “t’s” in ALL
4. Pilgrims
5. M, T
6. About 3,500
7. North Carolina, about 45 million
8. Can berries
How did you do?
Thank you to Grandma Laura for sharing this great quiz!
A safe and Happy Thanksgiving to all!
MESSAGE #1218 IMPROVEMENT
Players get better after their coach gets better.
Students get better after their teacher gets better.
Employees get better after their manager gets better.
Many coaches, teachers and managers wonder why their players, students and employees are not getting optimal results.
But it’s not about the players, students or employees.
It’s about the coaches, teachers and managers.
So what can you do?
1. Lead by example. Others will follow.
2. Show your passion. It will be contagious.
3. Respect EVERYONE. We are all equal.
4. Strive for constant improvement. We can always improve our craft.
5. Develop a TEAM-first mentality. The great ones know individual goals come second.
MESSAGE #1216 ACTION
Today’s message is especially dedicated to all the great basketball/tennis players, coaches and parents that attended my “Mental Edge” seminar.
In my seminar today, in conjunction with the great Micah Lancaster’s basketball session, I talked about how to get the mental edge in sports and life. I shared some of the mental secrets of the world’s greatest athletes.
One of the keys I stressed was that knowing the mental secrets was not good enough–you need to APPLY them.
Information is nothing without implementation.
Everyone knows what they need to do, but most people don’t do it.
And here’s the secret…
A real champion does what they need to do, when they need to do it, whether they feel like it or not.
You don’t have to feel like a champion to act like a champion. It’s a choice, and it can begin right now.
A special thanks to Brian Klatsky for making “The Mental Edge” possible today.
MESSAGE #1200 MINER #12
I have a new hero.
His name is Edison Pena.
Edison Pena was one of the 33 men trapped underground in the Chilean mines for 69 days.
And this Sunday, he will be running in the New York City Marathon.
While trapped, Pena, known as miner No. 12, ran up to 6 miles a day in underground black tunnels with a flashlight and often dragging a wooden pallet behind him. He ran in work boots. He ran in 86 degrees.
Before the miners got trapped, Pena’s daily commute was nearly two hours each way…on bicycle.
And then he became trapped underground. During this time, Pena fought with his own mind.
“I became two people: the weak person who wanted simply to give up, and the person who chose to be strong – to run and to survive,” he said. “Eventually, I chose to live.”
“I ran to forget that I was trapped.”
And even though he has never run more than 10 miles, he will be giving his all this Sunday in the marathon.
“I know it will be very hard, but I have no fear,” Pena said.
Edison Pena said he is an athlete, “not a grand champion.”
He’s wrong.
As for the rest of you reading, the next time you don’t feel like running, going to work, or studying…
THINK OF EDISON PENA.
MESSAGE #1196 MAKE UP YOUR MIND
When you talk about success, I think it all starts in your mind.
It starts with that little voice inside your head.
And if you’re asking yourself right now, “Do I have a little voice inside my head?”…that’s the voice I’m talking about.
In order to be successful, you need to have the right mindset.
1. You need confidence–believe anything is possible (even if you have to fake it).
2. You need to accept and let go of negative thoughts (yes, they will arise).
3. You need to set goals (specific mastery goals).
4. You need to add value and help others (then you will get what you want).
5. You need to focus on the process (attitude and effort) instead of the product (winning/losing, making the sale, final grade, etc.)
Once you make this paradigm shift, you world will change.
And your results will change.
MESSAGE #1126 A BREAKTHROUGH
Do yourself a favor and watch this!
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