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Nodine; Jon comments on Create YOUR Own World!

Nodine; Jon — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:14:41 +0000

Thanks Patrick,
I'd never read "The Music Lesson," but may have to put it on the list! I really like that line you mentioned, "Instead of working really hard and paying more money to up-level your security system in your car, why don't you just stop creating reasons for your car to be broken into?" Your explanation was great...why I feel this is so difficult for so many of us revolves around the idea of 'letting go.'

Jon

Patrick McGovern comments on Create YOUR Own World!

Patrick McGovern — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:45:12 +0000

Awesome post Jon! I love the perspective of Neighbor B - and it reminds me of a similar idea that I read in the book, "The Music Lesson" by Victor Wooten (world famous bass guitar player). In that book there is a story of a man (Man A) who has his car broken into and some valuable items stolen. When recounting the story to another friend (Man B), Man A is focusing on the negative aspect of this experience and talking about how he needs to increase his level of security to make sure that doesn't happen again. Man B listens, thinks for a moment, and then responds, "Instead of working really hard and paying more money to up-level your security system in your car, why don't you just stop creating reasons for your car to be broken into?" I believe that the point Man B is getting at is : Don't Be So Attached to External, Physical Items for Self - Validation. Another way to say that might be "Before you look to change external conditions, why not focus on the only 3 things you can control in this world - your thoughts, the images you visualize in your mind, and the actions you take." Thanks Jon!

Twila comments on If You Could Change Your Life?

Twila — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:41:59 +0000

I love this article, Jon! Thanks for sharing it! You know, I am at a crossroad in life and undoubtedly we are always faced with the "what ifs", "coulda, shoulda, wouldas" and the "I wouldn't change a things". I find that like you, I am so happy with where i am... the only regrets I have are about the emotions involved, or NOT involved, in getting here. I could have been more Level Three many times. Hopefully now that I am conscious of it, my future decisions, attitudes, relationships, etc... will be at a higher level. Keep rocking!

Adam comments on Running for Sales...

Adam — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:32:54 +0000

I especially like item 7 about open ended questions to friends. It's a great comparison, because it holds true for both running and sales. I've experienced that gasping before, due to talkative (and more in shape) run buddies, and open ended questioning helped me to not die during those runs. I've also been in sales meetings where the salesperson stomped the prospective customer with powerpoints and sales pitches and left the prospect feeling dissatisfied. On the other hand, I've also seen sales meetings where smart, open ended questions fired up great conversations, with the prospect doing most of the talking. The difference between those two types of meetings is amazing to see, and it really shows you the power of open ended questioning.

Sarah comments on Running for Sales...

Sarah — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:15:50 +0000

I have forward this off to my team... It holds so many true statements, and I know they will see similarities in what we do in the medical sales field and the 'running' that Jon is referring to! Thanks for putting this together!

Brad Sowles comments on How to Go From Good to Great!

Brad Sowles — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 03:16:49 +0000

It's funny that you said Kerry, he is the only Janitor that I remember as well. I just remember that he sat by the trash cans in the lunch room everyday and interacted with every student when they turned the lunch trays in. How funny that he also inspired you.

Sarah comments on What is Three?

Sarah — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:00:09 +0000

I have found myself going back to this post two or three different times since I found it. I try to remind myself that life (and all that goes with it- work, friends, family, etc.) is a gift. For all the negative things, there is a positive to balance it out. Funny that just because we are given the positive, we overlook those things... Take advantage of it... And focus on what we don't have. Thank you for reminding me to appreciate how great it is to be me!

Nodine; Jon comments on Improve Your Control...Improve Your Life!

Nodine; Jon — Thu, 27 May 2010 14:11:01 +0000

SFischer,

Yes I do agree, and in doing so, I believe that Credit not only forces us to miss choices in the longer term, but it also plays into the deadliest factor of all...stress. To me, stress is like a constant hammer being taken to your mind and body. Over time, most of us get so used to it, we don't even realize the impact it played on our health. The only way we can learn is to rid ourselves of it. Great book that was referred to me is "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers." Check it out if you get a chance.

SFischer - VP Sales comments on Improve Your Control...Improve Your Life!

SFischer - VP Sales — Thu, 27 May 2010 14:07:30 +0000

Good list, however I might have put "health" higher on the list than "credit.' Seems to me that nothing is more important than your health? Do you not agree?

SFischer - VP Sales comments on Are You In Control?

SFischer - VP Sales — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:14:43 +0000

Sounds as though somebody has spent some time with my organization! Today, so many meetings, so many processes, so many expectations keep us doing things as we always have. It's funny, in the meetings here, everyone that is a part of our organization makes fun of how many meetings we have. Yet nobody can do anything about it because of how established it's become. How do you possibly go about changing that?