The 7 C's of Success by Brian Tracy

After having studied top achievers and peak performers over the past 25 years, I've concluded that these unique men and women, have in most cases, mastered what I call the Seven C's of Success.

Clarity
Eighty percent of success comes from being clear on who you are, what you believe in and what you want.

Competence
You can't climb to the next rung on the ladder until you are excellent at what you do now.

Constraints
Eighty percent of all obstacles to success come from within. Find out what is constraining in you or your company and deal with it.

Concentration
The ability to focus on one thing single-mindedly and see it through until it's done takes more character than anything else.

Creativity
Flood your life with ideas from many sources. Creativity needs to be exercised like a muscle, if you don't use it you'll lose it.

Courage
Most in demand and least in supply, courage is the willingness to do the things you know are right.

Continuous learning
Read, at the very least, one book a week on business to keep you miles ahead of the competition. And just as you eat and bathe, organize your time so you spend 30 minutes a day exploring e-mail, sending messages, going through web sites, because like exercise, it's the only way you can keep on top of technology. If you get away from it, you'll lose your edge.

TIPS TO IMPROVE RELATIONSHIP WITH LOVED ONES

Give them the freedom to ask you questions without reacting or becoming defensive

Seek to hear their real inner feelings without ridiculing them

Freely express your own inner feelings & thoughts. Watch your tone of voice

Know clearly their ideas and plans for the future

Plan your schedule to include time with them

“Light up” when they return from a trip

Say “I love you” regularly & without conditions. Avoid using negative nicknames

Share your personal problems & victories

Act cheerful & encouraging. Smile toward them and laugh with (not at) them regularly

Actively attend or support their hobbies.

Seek & value their opinions

Pray with and for them regularly. Attend church together when possible

Build their trust by being consistently honest with them. Keep their secrets. Keep your promises

Actively listen to them by putting down the paper or turning down the television

Allow them to borrow your things

Seek their forgiveness immediately when you’ve offended them

Show an honest interest in their friends

Make a genuine effort to be on time

Do your fair share of shared responsibilities

Respect their property

*Adapted from the Smally-Trent Distance-Closeness Survey

A WORTHWHILE CREED

MY CREED by Dean Alfange

 I do not choose to be a common man. It is my right to be uncommon.
 I seek opportunity—not security.
I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me.
 I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed.
I refuse to barter incentive for a dole.
I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia.
I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a handout.
 I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat.
It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid; to think and act for myself, enjoy the benefit of my creations,
and to face the world boldly and say, with God's help, this I have done.

Originally published in This Week Magazine. Later reprinted in The Reader’s Digest, October 1952, p. 10, and January 1954, p. 122

A Short Course on Leadership

The Adair short course on leadership

The six most important words: ‘I admit I made a mistake.’

The five most important words: ‘I am proud of you.’

The four most important words: ‘What is your opinion?’

The three most important words: ‘If you please.’

The two most important words: ‘Thank you.’

The one most important word: ‘We.’

And the one least important word: ‘I.’

BEFORE YOU CALL IT LUCK...

 Chelsea Football Club won the prestigious Uefa Champions League trophy and a lot of people called it luck. Before you conclude that the victory was luck, consider the various definitions and see if you were right. Don't hesitate to rescind your judgement

Luck/lək/ Noun:
1. Success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions.  (oxforddictionaries.com)

2. Success that you have by chance and not because of anything that you do (macmillandictionary.com)

3. An influence that seems to make things, especially good things, happen to people for no particular reason (macmillandictionary.com)

4.  An unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome. (LearnThatWord.com)


5. Events that are beyond control and seem subject to chance; fortune (collinsdictionary.com)



They called it luck


He worked by day
and toiled by night.


He gave up play
and much delight.


Dry books he read,
new things to learn.


And forged ahead,
success to earn.


He plodded on,
with faith and pluck.


And when he won,
they called it luck.


- Author Unknown -


If you win a game, that's what your opponent will call you  -fun.chessdom.com/chess-dictionary

DISCIPLINE

“Discipline is the refining fire by which talent becomes ability.” -Roy L. Smith

“It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and discipline that enabled us to follow through.” -Zig Ziglar

"Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.” -George Washington

T.H.I.N.K

Before you say anything ask yourself:

T – Is it true?

H – Is it helpful?

I – Is it inspiring?

N – Is it necessary?

K – Is it kind?

Apostle Paul wrote, "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things." (Philippians 4:8)

Your words really matter to others and yourself. So T.H.I.N.K before you speak…(or post or text or email…)