Saturday, May 31, 2008

How To be an Expert Persuader



The Gentle and Forgotten Art of Blessings

Here is a wonderful video with beautiful visuals and great message about Blessings.Enjoy!

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Persuasive Public Speaking - How to Persuade Your Audience Through Public Speaking

Persuasive Public Speaking - How to Persuade Your Audience Through Public Speaking By Michael Lee

Want to enhance your persuasive public speaking skills? Perhaps you have already spoken before an audience, have given a great speech, have influenced them considerably to your point and have received a standing ovation a few times. Now you wish to improve that foundation you have in persuasive public speaking.

Here are three ways that can help you to become a more influential speaker.

One, body language. Majority of human communication is done nonverbally, and people commonly respond and understand it very well, having said that we primarily did not have formal education on nonverbal language. In order to effectively connect with your audience, mean what you're saying through nonverbal cues.

These include eye contact, hand gestures, pacing and the like to stress your words and statements. For instance, if you're trying to imply a very important point, you may point a finger up. If you're telling a story, pace a short distance citing you're bringing them to a certain point. You would be surprised what difference as an audience it would make if the speaker simply went through his speech purely verbal.

Two, study. Influence is your main concern when speaking before an audience so you have to know what you're talking about. You have to persuade them into considering the point that you're trying to make by citing facts, accepted truths and sources to show that your speech is actually based on something relevant.

Realize that there is no debate or an exchange between you and them so you have to be very mindful of every single aspect of your speech or they may find you stereotypical; or worse, they may see you contradicting your own statements. Do some research and be open about new ideas and opinions before speaking; this will further guide you how to be a more persuasive speaker.

Three, connection. Treat your audience, no matter how great or small in number, as your utmost concern. They are the reason you are speaking, so feel for them as if your message and efforts will be in vain if you cannot convince them to your point of view.

You have to create a link between you and your audience to successfully deliver your speech. This connection can be made through personal anecdotes, humor or even asking an audience to speak a little.

The goal is to be able to create feelings between you and your audience where they will know that it matters to you that they listen. This will be the basis for a smooth flow for the duration of the speech and probably the key to persuasion.

In a persuasive speech, you as the public speaker should know how to persuade and convince. The audience should be driven to a point of influence that your message will successfully be delivered and received. Repetition of ideas, facts and opinions will bring them to your point and positively boost your persuasive public speaking skills.


About the Author:

Michael Lee is the author of the highly-acclaimed How To Be An Expert Persuader... In 20 Days or Less. This power-packed course reveals mind-altering persuasion secrets to turbocharge your earnings, win lots of friends, captivate the opposite sex, and make anyone subconsciously like and trust you. If you want to easily and quickly persuade anyone to eagerly do anything you want,
go to http://vikas207.mikecpa.hop.clickbank.net now!
Special surprise gift awaits you

Monday, May 26, 2008

Take care of your parents,They are precious

This was narrated by an IAF pilot to IIT students during a Seminar on Human Relations:

Venkatesh Balasubramaniam (who works for IIT) describes how his gesture of booking an air ticket for his father, his maiden flight, brought forth a rush of emotions and made him (Venkatesh) realize that how much we all take for granted when it comes to our parents.

My parents left for our native place on Thursday and we went to the airport to see them off. In fact, my father had never traveled by air before, so Ijust took this opportunity to make him experience the same.

In spite of being asked to book tickets by train, I got them tickets on Jet Airways.The moment I handed over the tickets to him, he was surprised to see that I had booked them by air..

The excitement was very apparent on his face,waiting for the time of travel. Just like a school boy, he was preparing himself on that day and we all went to the airport, right from using the trolley for his luggage, the baggage check-in and asking for a window seat and waiting restlessly for the security check-in to happen.

He was thoroughly enjoying himself and I, too, was overcome with joy watching him experience all these things. As they were about to go in for the security
check-in, he walked up to me with tears in his eyes and thanked me. He became very emotional and it was not as if I had done something great but the fact that this meant a great deal to him.

When he said thanks, I told him there was no need to thank me.But later, thinking about the entire incident, I looked back at my life. Asa child, how many dreams our parents have made come true.

Without understanding the financial situation, we ask for cricket bats,dresses, toys, outings, etc. Irrespective of their affordability, they have catered to all our needs.

Did we ever think about the sacrifices they hadto make to accommodate many of our wishes? Did we ever say thanks for allthat they have done for us? Same way, today when it comes to our children,we always think that we should put them in a good school.

Regardless of the amount of donation, we will ensure that we will have to give the child the best, theme parks, toys, etc. But we tend to forget that our parents have sacrificed a lot for our sake to see us happy, so it is our responsibility to ensure that their dreams are realized and what they failed to see whenthey were young. It is our responsibility to ensure that they experience all those and their life is complete.

Many times, when my parents had asked me some questions, I have actually answered back without patience. When my daughter asks me something, I have been very polite in answering. Now I realize how they would have felt at those moments.

Let us realize that old age is a second childhood and just as we take care of our children, the same attention and same care needs to be given to our parents and elders. Rather than my dad saying thank you to me, I would want to say sorry for making him wait so long for this small dream.

I do realize how much he has sacrificed for my sake and I will do my best to give the best possible attention to all their wishes. Just because they are old does not mean that they will have to give up everything and keep sacrificing for their grandchildren also. They have wishes, too..

Take care of your parents. THEY ARE PRECIOUS.
Though the idea of living together with your parents,is indeed native to india alone,taking care of parents,respecting their feelings,are universal.
Thanks for my cousin Rekha for sharing this wonderful story!

How to Detect a Lie Through Body Language

How to Detect a Lie Through Body Language
By Michael Lee

Reading body language to detect a lie applies not just to ordinary people but even to professionals, as well. The police use it to determine if the person is guilty of a certain wrongdoing or not, teachers employ it to find out if the child really has or hasn't done his or her homework and parents apply it to find out if their teenagers really did go to a group study session as they said they would.

In the past, it seemed like reading body language to judge guilt may not have been in effect, at least in some cultures. Tribal groups of centuries back used to figure out if a native committed a crime using pain tests, such as dipping a hand in boiling water, walking on fiery coals, and others.

For instance, a native whose hand came out scalded after a dip in hot water is considered guilty at the time. Luckily, no such judging process exists anymore and we have the chance to disprove allegations by appearing in court and giving our statements. However, it may not be easy either, because it requires knowledge of reading body language signs.

Body Language Signs of Lying
How can you detect a lie through a person's teeth? There are several ways to tell. One is when the other person is unable to look you in the eye as he tells his lie. Thus, if you ask your partner if he has been cheating on you, you will know that something is amiss if he says he hasn't but looks elsewhere while he says so.

Of course, there are people who have perfected the art of lying that the eye test does not always work. Other indicators of lying include restless hands (that is, he keeps touching his face, his arms, fixing his clothes, or tinkering with something), ill timing of gestures (that is, his body language seems to be off-kilter and awkward), or increased defensiveness. A person who has been accused of lying gets rather anxious as he tries to disprove the allegation.

Here's another way you can also detect a lie. When you suddenly shift to another topic, he also shifts to a more comfortable and relaxed state. A person who lies will want to avoid talking about the tense subject as much as possible, so he will most definitely try to stay at the lighter topic and try to expand on that so that you will forget about the original issue.

Most people have lied one way or another in their life. In fact, lying has become part of human nature. Sometimes we have to tell lies in order to avoid hurting somebody else. As the saying goes, what the person doesn't know won't hurt him. However, if discovering the truth is what you're after, then these tips on how to detect a lie will help you find out if you're being duped or not.

About the Author:

Michael Lee is the author of the highly-acclaimed How To Be An Expert Persuader... In 20 Days or Less. This power-packed course reveals mind-altering persuasion secrets to turbocharge your earnings, win lots of friends, captivate the opposite sex, and make anyone subconsciously like and trust you. If you want to easily and quickly persuade anyone to eagerly do anything you want,
go to http://vikas207.mikecpa.hop.clickbank.net now!
Special surprise gift awaits you.

Persuasion Tactics in a Person-to-Person Setting

Persuasion Tactics in a Person-to-Person Setting
By Michael Lee

Persuasion is easier to apply during a conversation between two people, as opposed to communicating in front of a group. This is because in a person-to-person setting, the opportunity to better understand the point of view of the other party exists. You can nitpick and delve into every single detail, as opposed to speaking to an audience, where the interaction is usually one sided.

In this kind of setting, it is possible for you and the other person to reach a compromise that would bring the best probable value for both of you. You may even want to change your stance while you're at it. In short, person-to-person conversations are so open and flexible that it allows not just you to change course, but also allow you to alter another person's mindset.

How do you get the most out of person-to-person interactions?

Have Patience

Persuasion may not happen on your first try - or even the second, the third, or the fourth. There are times that a certain idea has to be pondered on and assessed more deeply and critically, that to be too aggressive in getting acceptance might only ruin chances of a good deal. We've been through this situation before. How many times have we been told, "If you try to push me one more time, I will have to turn you down"?

Effective persuasion requires skill, not annoying pushiness. If you are sensitive enough to know the symptoms of agreement or submission, you will be able to steer the conversation to a point where you have the opportunity to persuade. If the other party doesn't seem to be leaning toward your idea and his or her body language shows it, then you should know better to try at another time instead.

Stop Yourself From Rebutting Too Much

One of the greatest mistakes of persuasiveness is your penchant to answer back and rebut. We often try to pretend to listen to another person's idea, which we do not really agree to, when in fact, what we are doing is preparing for a rebuttal to his or her statements. No matter how discreet you try to be at this, the other party will eventually notice that you are zoned out and will do the same to you when it's your turn to give your ideas.

What ensues is a discussion that has two levels: one that is verbal and obvious, and one that is based on underlying meanings and subliminal banter. You may be able to prove your point and so will the other person, but nobody really wins.

Nobody can successfully persuade if the conversation is just based on a subliminal battle. When you're trying to sell something, this will be your deal killer. In a friendship, this is what will burn bridges. This habit is very undesirable. Try to stop yourself every time you feel inclined to do so.

To effectively persuade another person, you have to truly believe in what you are saying. Intellectual honesty and genuine concern for other people will give you that persuasive edge. If you don't feel passionate enough, the other party will notice it and will not be convinced. It's not likely that you will be able to successfully sell an idea you have feel no passion about.

In addition, you can't be effective at persuasion if you are not open to being persuaded also. Remember, you're not the only one who is trying to get your point heard. In a person-to-person setting, the other party is also seeking to win you over to his or her side.

In order to persuade, you must be sincere. Aside from that, you also need to effectively communicate your emotions and thoughts. You can do this not just by saying the right things, but also by employing the proper assertive behavior and body language. Thus, if you want to improve your persuasion skills, don't be a drag. Be open-minded and show it.


About the Author:

Michael Lee is the author of the highly-acclaimed How To Be An Expert Persuader... In 20 Days or Less. This power-packed course reveals mind-altering persuasion secrets to turbocharge your earnings, win lots of friends, captivate the opposite sex, and make anyone subconsciously like and trust you. If you want to easily and quickly persuade anyone to eagerly do anything you want,
go to http://vikas207.mikecpa.hop.clickbank.net now!
Special surprise gift awaits you

Conversation Blunders and How to Avoid Them

Conversation Blunders and How to Avoid Them
By Michael Lee

The major blunders in our conversations are, naturally, the violation of the general principles of communication. Such include talking about topics that are considered taboo, talking behind somebody else's back, and basing stories on exaggerations, or worse, lies.

However, these are not the only blocks we can stumble on when we engage in conversations with other people. There are so-called mechanical blunders, as well, which often result from not thinking seriously about what we are talking about, carelessness, or not keeping a close eye on our own conversation techniques.

Below are some of the most common technical conversation blunders.

Blunder 1: Using pet words regardless of their suitability to the topic or the situation

There are people who call everything they like 'fabulous', 'cute', or 'darling', and call things they don't like 'weird', 'dull', or 'lousy'. There are appropriate words to describe certain things. A building is not cute; a movie cannot be ghastly; a book cannot be weird; a restaurant cannot be a darling. Use words properly. Also, if you are one of these people who use pet words a lot, try to reduce their usage to a minimum. Be aware of the things that are coming out of your mouth. It can be very annoying.

Blunder 2: Using big words inappropriately

You've encountered people like this already - those who like using superfluous terms and phrases (probably to make a good impression). There also are those who seem to enjoy using words like 'basically', 'actually', 'so to speak', 'you know', etc. Get them out of your system. Not only are they unnecessary, they're also time and effort wasting.

Blunder 3: Exaggerating

A lot of us are guilty of this. We tend to introduce our stories with "Let me tell you about the weirdest thing I've ever experienced" or "This is the most amazing thing I've ever seen." While these kinds of statements are subjective and you are entitled to them, you should also think about the other person in the conversation. It might not be so for him or her, and by being so, the momentum you tried to create did not have the effect you were expecting. Get real.

Blunder 4: Getting too personal

You don't need to dish out all the dirt about your life just to get attention at a party. People will naturally listen to you if you make sense, not because you're giving fodder for gossip. Telling too much about yourself is like baring your soul to a group of strangers. It's okay to be real about your feelings, but it's awkward to get too revealing, because you don't know how other people will react to your stories. It could lead you to your undoing and you have no one to blame but yourself.

Blunder 5: Too much slang.

If you're conversing in English, use proper English. Don't bastardize the language and pepper it with slang. You can only use slang if the people around you speak the same way. But if you're in a group with people of diverse backgrounds and interests, slang is not appropriate. Speak in a manner that is understood by all to avoid possible conflict.

Proper style of communication can enhance your relationships, boost self-esteem, and help you achieve lifelong success. On the other hand, continuous use of conversation blunders may hinder you from attaining your goals; so be very careful and aware of every word coming out of your mouth.


About the Author:

Michael Lee is the author of the highly-acclaimed How To Be An Expert Persuader... In 20 Days or Less. This power-packed course reveals mind-altering persuasion secrets to turbocharge your earnings, win lots of friends, captivate the opposite sex, and make anyone subconsciously like and trust you. If you want to easily and quickly persuade anyone to eagerly do anything you want,
go to http://vikas207.mikecpa.hop.clickbank.net now!
Special surprise gift awaits you.

Saturday, May 24, 2008

How To Say No And Still Be Liked

How To Say No And Still Be Liked
By Michael Lee

We've all been in this situation. Somebody asks us to do him or her a favor and, though there are a gazillion other things we should do first, we find it difficult to turn the other person down because he or she has done us a favor in the past, or is a close friend or a family member. The concept of gratitude prevails and we find ourselves trapped in something we really didn't know why we committed to. We can sometimes be so worried at causing disappointment in other people, often at the expense of our own activities and interests.

Frankly, knowing how to say 'no' requires skill. Others might say that it shouldn't be hard to do. But, let's face it. We live as social beings and acceptance often occupies the number one spot in the list of virtues we want to achieve. Despite this, there are actually ways we can circumvent this difficulty. Subliminal persuasion is one way. Here are five more friendly, pain-free and reasonable ways to say 'no'.

1. Say 'no'; then show what the other person has to do to get a 'yes'

For example: An employee is asking you for a raise but you hesitate to do so because lately he's been skipping work and picking arguments with co-workers. Yet, he looks like he really needs it and has been working for your company for three years now. You want to give him a raise, but his recent behavior is a little disappointing. How do you say 'no'?

Tell him that you can't approve a raise right now, but will do so once you see an improvement in his work ethic. You can say, "I understand your need for a salary increase, but in order for me to implement that, we'll have to work on strengthening your work habits. Now, let's see how we can make that happen…"

2. Make it impersonal.

Make it sound like saying 'no' was a matter of circumstance, not of choice. An example of this is: "We've just paid our mortgage and my daughter is going off to college in two weeks. I won't be able to lend you money."

3. Say 'no' in a way that will make the other person say 'no' to himself or herself

Instead of saying 'no', teach the other person to say 'yes' to what you want. Do this subtly, of course. For instance, your fashion conscious sister wants to get a pink iPod while you want a blue one. You can tell her that while pink is a cute color, it's more difficult to match with her clothes. Once you level with her and link what you want with what interests her, she'll give in and agree with you.

4. Say you want to say 'yes', but…

Like tip number two, make it sound like you had no choice but to turn the other person down. This way, the relationship remains intact and no one gets hurt. Just don't involve other people, like blame your saying 'no' to somebody else, as this could result in conflict and ill feelings.

5. Say it nicely.

You're giving negative news, so you might as well do it nicely. Let the other person down easy to avoid misunderstandings. It's the least you can for the disappointed. People tend to be more accepting of bad news if it's brought in a polite and sympathetic manner.

About the Author:

Michael Lee is the author of the highly-acclaimed How To Be An Expert Persuader... In 20 Days or Less. This power-packed course reveals mind-altering persuasion secrets to turbocharge your earnings, win lots of friends, captivate the opposite sex, and make anyone subconsciously like and trust you. If you want to easily and quickly persuade anyone to eagerly do anything you want,
go to : http://vikas207.mikecpa.hop.clickbank.net now!
Special surprise gift awaits you!

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Persuasion Tips To Help You Reach Your Goals

Persuasion Tips To Help You Reach Your Goals
By Michael Lee

Having exceptional persuasion skills is one of the most essential abilities to possess in today's fast-paced society. We need the support and cooperation of other people to help us in our goal setting efforts. The saying "No man is an island" is an undeniable truth.

Here are some hot tips to effectively influence and persuade anyone you desire.

1) Be Nice and Friendly.

Smile to brighten up the day. Make a sincere compliment to encourage and raise their spirits. Simple little things like these count a lot.

Make them feel that whenever they need support or just someone who can give them guidance, you'll always be there to lend a hand. They would tend to be more receptive to people that they trust and respect.

If you want to ask your boss a favor, do everything you can to please him. Overdeliver and exceed his expectations. Soon, he will notice your efforts and can easily be receptive to your persuasion efforts.


2) Enter their world.

You must understand the situation according to their point of view. Set aside your personal interests and focus on them.

Just pretend that if you are them, what would you do? What would be your suggestion? Then take the appropriate action that would be beneficial to them.

Copy them. Observe how they act, how they speak, and how they think. If they rub their hands while they talk to you, act like them. If they speak at a clear and slow pace, try to do the same thing. This is called mirroring.

In due time, the people you're mirroring will subconsciously feel more comfortable with you. It's as if they see themselves in you.

However, you must proceed with caution. Mirroring is different from mimicry. Do not let them be aware that you are copying them. They might interpret it as mockery and you'll just get into hot water.

3) Provide them with undeniable proof or evidence.

Explain to them how your ideas or opinions could be the most effective methods to implement. Show them undeniable proof that you have the best product by way of testimonials, before and after scenarios, and detailed comparisons against your competitors. Just make sure that all your claims are true and verifiable. Always maintain a good reputation.

4) Satisfy their existing needs and wants.

People are self-centered. They are initially concerned with their own well-being before others. If you can prove that your proposal will provide more advantages to them than to your own, then they will probably accept it.

If you could concentrate more on their interests, desires, needs, and expectations, then you would satisfy their cravings for attention. Moreover, it would show that you really care about them. Mutual trust and respect would be established.

This is the most important thing to remember when persuading anyone. No matter how close you are to becoming like them or how compelling your evidence is, if it does not satisfy the "What's In It For Me?" test, your persuasion endeavors will not produce satisfactory results. Always bear in mind how they will benefit from your actions.


About the Author:

Michael Lee is the author of the highly-acclaimed How To Be An Expert Persuader... In 20 Days or Less. This power-packed course reveals mind-altering persuasion secrets to turbocharge your earnings, win lots of friends, captivate the opposite sex, and make anyone subconsciously like and trust you. If you want to easily and quickly persuade anyone to eagerly do anything you want,
go to http://vikas207.mikecpa.hop.clickbank.net now!
Special surprise gift awaits you.

Saturday, May 17, 2008

LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT

I just finished a reading Cameron Johnson's book "You call the shots".
It is a great business book,giving 19 essential secrets of entrepreneurship.
Cameron is a born business man,born in a family of entrepreneurs.
He started a printing company in his bedroom,at the age of 9.
He sold Beanie babies,made $50000 per year,at the age of 15.
He started 12 successful businesses before he turned 21.
He increased his Dad's dealership revenue by $10 million within a year.
Here are the 19 secrets from his book:
1.Put yourself out there.
2.Start small.
3.Make your money work for you.
4.Look close to home for great ideas.
5.Balance work with life.
6.Surround yourself with great people.
7.Make yourself your Brand.
8.Don't be afraid to negotiate.
9.Make your own tough decisions.
10.Adapt or die.
11.Find great mentors.
12.Seek out new knowledge every day.
13.Use the power of the press.
14.Sticl to your guns.
15.Get experience on the ground.
16.Never underestimate the value of your customers.
17.Creatively build on your experience.
18.Remember what it's really all about.
19.Be the Entrepreneur you want to be.

Every page,there is a line for me to highlight.I can't write all of them,as it will be a separate ebook.
Here are some his ideas from the book:

1.Networking is so important.One of the distinguished characteristics of all good entrepreneurs is that they are always growing their personal networks,always keeping in touch.
2.Free publicity is the best way to advertise.
3.Reinvest your earnings into your own operation.
4.Start small,Make sure,the business model is scalable,watch every single expense and justify it,Rely on the special skills of others,Focus on what you do best and don't take your eye off your goal.
5.Most successful entrepreneurs appreciate the true value of money and pay close attention to how they manage it.
6.If you take care of money,money will take care of you.
7.The purpose of building a business is to create more freedom in life,to exercise more creativity,and to contribute to the world around.
8.Investing your profits back into your business is probably the single best investment you can make.
9.Buy what you know.
10.For en entrepreneur,personal financial security is critical.
11.Put your energy into pursuing skills,knowledge and understanding,the money will follow you.
12.Keep your focus on building your business and delivering value to your customers.
13.One of the best ways to come up with a strong idea is to start with a problem
and ask yourself "How could i solve this problem?".
14.As a preplan to a business plan,have basic projections of start up cost,recurring monthly expenses,summary of how the company will make money,how quickly one expect to grow your customer base.
15.Risk is not something to be afraid of,it is the entrepreneur's best friend,the source of the best opportunities.The key is to understand what kind of risks are worth taking and which are not.
16.Depend on practiced,good instinct and thorough,careful reasearch.
17.Choose a niche,find a need and then see what could help those people do their job better.
18.Take care to choose people you trust.Surround yourself with the best people.
19.Keep a file of "not right now" ideas and revisit them periodically.
20.Keep a clear distinction of business life and rest of your life.
21.Opportunity is around us all the time.Be prapared and take action are the sparks thnat set off the dynamite of opportunity.
22.When you don't win,don't let that get in your way.Winning gives you the confidence and the courage you deserve - but it is important to know how to appreciate the opportunities for growth.
23.Honesty is the only policy if you want to be truly successful.
24.First and foremost,one must be able to sell oneself.You are your brand.
25.Ideal negotiation is win-win for both the parties involved.
26.Your level of success is determined by the character of your decisions,
the conviction with which you make them and how well you follow through.
27.Pay careful attention to how business is changing.
28.Keep one eye on the core principles,which never change and
another eye on the shifting business climate,which is always changing.
29.Have mentors,read books.
30.Quick to recognize mistakes and don't be afraid to change course.
31.Listen to your customers and give them what they want.
32.Persistence pays off.
33.Have the courage and ability to getting things done.Be confident,have clear objectives,never take no for an answer.
34.Eveyone wants to buy from a person they like and trust.Listen and become their friend.
35.Have continuous improvement by pursuing continuous learning.
36.Develop a feel for human nature and common sense,
and apply that know-how with diligence.
37.Don't let short term rewards overshadow long-term goals.
38.There are two ways to increase profits: increasing sales,cutting expenses.
39.Offer people an appreciale reward for their extra effort.
40.To stay in business,you can't just keep going for new customers,
you have to take care of your existing customers too.
41.Today's economy is a service economy.
Under promise and over deliver to your customers.
42.Finding a good name is the first key in the birth of the business.
43.Use your innate creativity and think outside the box.
44.Sound ethics is the foundation on which all business relationships are built.
45.True prosperity is not something you take from the world: It is something you share with the world.
46.There has never been a better time to start your own business.
47.Anyone can do what i did;there are truly no limits to what's possible.
48.Follow your dreams: do what you really want to do.

It is overwhelming to read it,it is full of practical business ideas.
There is an Appendix on Tips on getting started,quite useful section.
Great book to read and follow.

More details at:

www.cameronjohnson.com
www.youcalltheshotsbook.com

STAY HUNGRY,STAY FOOLISH

Yesterday,i watched the video of Steve Jobs' speech at Stanford University back in 1995.
It is a short,simple one but inspirational speech.He shares three stories from his life.
Steve is a college drop out.He started Apple from his dormroom at the age of 20.
He co-founded Apple Computers inc(now Apple inc) in 1976.
He was fired from Apple,but he started all over again.During that period,he started the companies NEXT and PIXAR.Pixar created the first animation flim "Toy Story".
Now,he is the chairman and CEO of Apple Inc.
Here are some of the great pieces of advise from his speech:
1.Love what you do.
2.Keep looking for what you love,don't settle.
3.Have the courage to follow your hear and intuition.
4.Time is limited,don't waste it.
5.Don't be trapped by dogma.
6.Don't allow other people's opinions affect you.
7.Stay hungry,stay foolish.

Here is the video clip:



More details at:

www.apple.com/pr/bios/jobs.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs

STAY HUNGRY,STAY FOOLISH

Yesterday,i watched Steve Jobs' speech at Stanford university,back in 1995.

It is an amazing speech.It is a simple,great,inspiring speech.He shares with us three stories of his life.

Monday, May 5, 2008

4 Self Development Podcasts

Podcasts simplify our lives.We can listen to Audios whenever we want,wherever we go.
Here are the 4 Great self development podcasts:

1.Robin Sharma:
A Leadership coach,Author,Robin Sharma's podcasts are motivational,Inspiring:
Go to: http://www.robinsharma.com/success_podcast_ic.htm
2.Travis:
An online entrepreneur since 1996.Travis has a great collection of articles and podcasts in aligning with Law of success by Napoleon Hill.
Check out: http://www.cultivategreatness.com/
3.Steve pavlina:
Author,Motivational speaker,Steve Pavlina has a great collection of lengthy and detailed articles and amazing podcasts.His blog says :Personal Development for smart people"
Listen here: http://www.stevepavlina.com/
4.Guy Finley:
Motivational speaker,Guy Finley has a wide variety of topics and podcasts.He has a huge collection free material.
Check out: http://www.guyfinley.com/

I already was listening to steve pavlina's podcasts whereas others i came to know from a great personal development blog by Peter:
Check out: http://www.iwillchageyourlife.com/
Thanks Peter for sharing this.

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Sunday, May 4, 2008

Great Stories

We all love stories.We all grow by hearing stories from grand parents.Every public speaker has his own story.Every successful person has a story.Stories are fun to read and a medium to communicate complicated subjects in simple format.
In my childhood,my grandpa used to tell stories every night.We brothers grow listening to his stories.We used to write a long list of comics and story books whenever he went to get his pension,every month.
I read "CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL" by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen,couple of weeks before.It contains 101 stories which will motivate,inspire.It has stories organised under 7 categories: 1.Love 2.Learning to love yourself 3.On Parenting 4.On Learning 5.Live your Dream 6.Overcoming Obstacles 7.Eclectic Wisdom.
I love the stories in categories 2,5,6 very much.The stories gave me a great inspiration.
On the starting page of Learning to love yourself,the following little piece is there:

Oliver Wendell Homes once attended a meeting,in which he was the shortest man present.
"Dr.Holmes," quipped a friend,"I should think you'd feel rather small among us big fellows."
"I do," retorted Holmes,"I feel like a dime among a lot of pennies".
Beautiful.
On the page of Live your dream,there is a small piece:
People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.Wonderful words.
The 333 story,the story about Les Brown,Follow your dream,Risking,the story of Le Van Vu are motivating,inspiring.
On the page of Overcoming obstacles,the following lines are there:
Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.- Henry Ford. These words are eternal.
Consider this,Abraham lincoln didn't quit,Yes,you can,Run Patti,Run,the Power of Optimism are great stories of inspiration.
It is a great book which leads to a series of chicken soup books.
Buy it,read it,read it to your children.

More details at: www.chickensoupforthesoul.com/
Mark's site: www.markvictorhansen.com/
Jack's site: www.jackcanfield.com

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Change is Good

Change is Good
All of us afraid of change.
Once we are used to a routine,it is very difficult to adapt to a new one.
But the fact is life throws at you many surprises you won't expect.
Only change is changeless here.
Forecast a change,adapt to the new life once it embraces you,face the challenges are the essential traits to be successful.
When i first landed in United States of America back in 2000,i was a bit uncomfortable.
I couldn't understand the accent,Cultural differences.
Slowly by watching the TV,speaking to the clerk at the gorcery counters,i learnt the accent.
By working with the locals,i undertand how friendly and compassionate these people are.
It is a land of opportunity,a great nation.
I read a book by name "OUR ICEBERG IS MELTING" in the last week.
It is another short fable like "Who moved my cheese".
Authors: John Kotter and Holger Rathgeber.
It is about a penguin colony in Antartica and how they adapt to change.
It applies to humans in all walks of life.We can identify ourselves with them.
There are five main characters in the story,Fred,Alice,Louis,Buddy,the Professor and NoNo.
There are emperor penquins and other penquins.
Fred is a curious and observant one.
He found a problem that may affect their existence itself.
The story tells in detail how the penquins overcome their obstacles in a courageous wayand they adopt to a new way of life.
It teaches the Eight step process of successful change:
1.Create a sense of urgency.
2.Pull together the guiding team.
3.Develop the change vision and strategy.
4.Communicate for understanding and buy in.
5.Empower others to act.
6.Produce short term wins.
7.Don't let up.
8.Create a new culture.

It is a beautiful little book to read and follow.
More details at : http://www.ouricebergismelting.com/

Change Quotes:
Anthony D'Angelo: Become a student of change. It is the only thing that will remain constant.

Les Brown: Change is difficult but often essential to survival.

Alvin Toffler:Change is not merely necessary to life - it is life.

Winston Churchill To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.

Edmund BurkeWe must all obey the great law of change. It is the most powerful law of nature.

Simone De Beauvoir Change your life today. Don't gamble on the future, act now, without delay.

Bruce Barton When you're through changing, you're through.

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