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Wednesday, November 29, 2000 I've heard it said that for every time we tell a person we care about them we should multiply number by three. This sounds like solid advice if you ask me. More than saying it, make sure your actions clearly illustrate what you're saying... Luckily there are any number of things we can do to show others how much we appreciate them and love them. The good news is that something as simple as day long picnic or cooking a special dinner can be just as effective as a diamond ring or a dozen roses! The important thing is that the other person leaves the experience with an strong knowing that you care for them. Now be as creative as you can and get started creating awesome results in your personal relationships...Your friend in cyberspace, Josh Hinds :-) posted by Josh Hinds | Permalink Monday, November 20, 2000 I happen to subscribe to the line of thought that each of us has something of great value to offer the rest of humanity. Admittedly this might be a hard thing to swallow, particularly if you're going through a time in your life where you're struggling to find your own talents. Even so, your gifts are still there... You may be one of those brilliant communicators, the kind of person that can explain things with crystal clear perfection. You may be a natural born leader! Perhaps your gift lies more in writing, or the visual arts. Believe it or not life is filled with folks that have yet to realize these hidden talents. What makes me so sure of this you ask? The countless real life stories I've had shared with me over the years are what I base my line of thinking on. Real life stories like my friend Scott Clawson, who took his interest and knowledge of personal investing and now runs his own e-mail newsletter "Jamzie Stock" at http://jamzie.com . Scott has not only found something that he enjoys doing, he's also found something that allows him to share his talents with others. When I first started my motivational web site I initially planned to offer it as a links site, specifically for motivational and self-improvement resources. I didn't have any plans to write this newsletter. Not long after starting the site I began to write my own articles on the subject of personal growth. The more I wrote, the more I thought perhaps others might be interested in what I had to share. What came as a direct result of exploring my own writing was this very newsletter you're reading now. My friend, I challenge you to take a look around, life is full of such examples. Make it a constant journey to search out your hidden talents. Once you've identified them look for ways to put them to good use. Both you and those around you deserve it... Your friend in cyberspace, Josh Hinds :-) posted by Josh Hinds | Permalink Wednesday, November 15, 2000 Positive self talk - How do you talk to yourself? Before you think I have gone off the deep end here let me explain myself. What I am asking is what type of inner dialogue do you use when you're pondering your goals.... Do you use terms like "I will" or "One day very soon I will". The problem with this is that while our intent is there, it's not normally enough to get our desire embedded in our subconscious minds. When the things we want reach our subconscious mind very powerful things begin to happen. Suddenly we begin to take notice of opportunities that might not have revealed themselves before. Effectively we've programmed our subconscious mind to bring forward the things we'd like to achieve in our lives. Back to our dialogue... Rather than saying "I will work on my goal of being the top in the class", say "I am doing what it takes now to be the top in my class" (and be sure that you are in fact putting forth the effort). I am certain you'll be amazed in the difference that taking on this inner dialogue will bring you. It is true that this technique alone may not allow you to reach the top of the class, but it's certainly going to get you a lot closer than if you don't. In the end self-improvement is all about trying new things. Taking ideas that work for you, and discarding those that don't work. It is my sincere hope that this is one such idea that you find helpful... Your friend in cyberspace, Josh Hinds :-) posted by Josh Hinds | Permalink Friday, November 10, 2000 Ambition is one of those things that seems drive people in different ways, not that one way is better than another. Personally it has always been the belief that I am meant to achieve something bigger than myself. That I am meant to impact those who I am fortunate enough to come into contact with. To an extent I feel accomplished, but each day I, find myself driven to do a little more than the day before, just as I am sure many of you are driven by your own personal ambitions... If you're not at a point where you've defined something of purpose for yourself I do hope that you'll begin searching for this answer within yourself. Take time to give serious thought to this. Ask yourself what drives you and makes you feel a sense of accomplishment. To feel accomplished fills one of our most basic human needs. Once you've clearly identified your purpose, dedicate at least some part of your day to doing something that aligns you with what you value most... Your friend in cyberspace, Josh Hinds posted by Josh Hinds | Permalink Monday, November 06, 2000 Hey, don't be so quick to drop that idea! - You've got this wonderful idea to take a few classes to continue your education, perhaps it's the thought of selling collectible harmonicas on eBay. You're mind is jogging furiously thoughts of the enjoyment and great personal satisfaction you'll receive in making this a reality... Then out of no where it happens! The first person who you ask for their opinion starts sprouting off reasons why "it couldn't possibly work" like they were a politician in the last hour before the election! Before long our once "exciting idea" is about a soaked from "you can't achieve its" as a hound dog coming back from a romp in the rain! Grant it the example I gave may not fit most people's exact scenario, but I tried to choose something broad enough that we could understand that is something we've all dealt with in some capacity or another -- with that said the question is how did you choose to react? Did you move forward in spite of what the naysayer said? The reason I ask is that far to often we end up letting folks talk us out of our ideas and goals all together. There's a wonderful little quote I try to keep handy to remind me to work my ideas -- for better or worse :-). It goes something like this: "The ones who say it can't be done are usually passed up by someone doing it." Admittedly that might not be the exact wording of the quote, but I am sure you get the gist of its meaning :-) The bottom line is we can never be sure if something will work or not. If we could then everything worthwhile would have already been done. Not to mention I'd have to do something else besides this newsletter :-). Since I don't expect you to take my word for it I've included a few funny, yet effective examples of people who acted as doubters. Thank goodness someone came along to challenge the conventional wisdom. I hope you find these as inspiring as I do... "I have traveled the length and breadth of this country and talked with the best people, and I can assure you that data processing is a fad that won't last out the year." - The editor in charge of business books for Prentice Hall, 1957. "There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home." - Ken Olson, president, chairman and founder of Digital Equipment Corp., 1977 "This 'telephone' has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. The device is inherently of no value to us." - Western Union internal memo, 1876. "The concept is interesting and well-formed, but in order to earn better than a 'C,' the idea must be feasible." - A Yale University management professor in response to Fred Smith's paper proposing reliable overnight delivery service. (Smith went on to found Federal Express Corp.) "I'm just glad it'll be Clark Gable who's falling on his face and not Gary Cooper." - Gary Cooper on his decision not to take the leading role in "Gone with the Wind." "A cookie store is a bad idea. Besides, the market research reports say America likes crispy cookies, not soft and chewy cookies like you make." - Response to Debbi Fields' idea of starting her company, Mrs. Fields' Cookies. "We don't like their sound, and guitar music is on the way out." - Decca Recording Co. rejecting the Beatles, 1962. "Drill for oil? You mean drill into the ground to try and find oil? You're crazy." - Drillers who Edwin L. Drake tried to enlist to his project to drill for oil in 1859. "Everything that can be invented has been invented." - Charles H. Duell, Commissioner, U.S. Office of Patents, 1899. "640k ought to be enough for anybody." - Bill Gates, 1981 My friend, don't be afraid to dream big dreams, you might just change the world in the process... Your friend in cyberspace, Josh Hinds :-) posted by Josh Hinds | Permalink Wednesday, November 01, 2000 Look for your abilities not your disabilities - Ok I am going to say something really *bold* here. Everyone has special abilities and strengths that if applied will lead to great personal successes... How can I make such a bold statement you ask? Simple. When I was in the early part of elementary school I was diagnosed as having a learning disability (in the area of math). So why in the world am I using this forum to spill the beans about something so personal your wondering? Because I know that in retrospect it had absolutely NO bearing on what I have been fortunate enough to achieve in my life. I won't say that growing up with it was necessarily easy, at times it wasn't at all. If I hadn't had such a strong support group in place I can see how easy it might have been for me to have "fallen through the cracks" so to speak. Luckily this wasn't the case. My mother was an enormous help. Not just with my studies, but by always taking the time to point out other people that also had learning disabilities and had not let them get in the way of their personal success. I truly believe this is vital in a young persons development. We all have a need to belong to a peer group. In this case it helps one to know that they're not alone. I was also lucky to have some fantastic teachers along the way. So here's the point I want to make. Just because you or someone know has a learning disability it doesn't have to be something that stands in their way. Having a learning disability does not mean one can't learn! It does mean that they might need to learn differently. If I could offer one bit of advice it would be to always offer encouragement and show the person that others just like themselves were able to overcome the disability and still do big things in their lives. In summary, I want to share a few things that illustrate what I said above. While my disability lies in math I do quite well with it now. I learned to use a calculator :-) I've been interested in business since I was about 15 years old and have studied various aspects of it for just about as long. I've had the good fortune to be both involved and run several businesses of my own. It doesn't mean that it was always easy. I will say that I truly believe it wasn't any harder for me with my learning disability than it would be for anyone else. The bottom line is you can do what you want to in life! You may have to work a little harder in some areas, but you can still do it. With enough persistence I truly believe we can all accomplish amazing things... Your friend in cyberspace, Josh Hinds :-) posted by Josh Hinds | Permalink |
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