Process of Winning ...Must be Your NEW FOCUS!

In life when we strive for something ...we do not want to let go out of sight the Prize or the expected outcome. Sometimes it becomes our Obsession. In my recent reflections, what I come to realize is that what I have to Focus on is the Process of reaching the Worthwhile GOAL. The JOURNEY itself is what we need to savor. We master our craft, we become the expert in what we do. Practice..Practice...Practice ....forget the GOAL or the PRIZE. Before YOU know it...you will have more than what you expected in return. You become a better person and you become the YOU. Everything you touch will turn into GOLD ...people will sense it and they will feel it. They would be ATTRACTED to You and would want to join you in your pursuits and be with your company. 

In this post, I would like to share with You , the contest that me and my wife joined. In this contest we have the chance of  Winning a Brand New Ford Focus 2012. The New Ford Focus raises the bar with unmistakable design and impressive efficiency. Focus also helps keep you connected and offers available driver-assist technology.

Our FOCUS shifted from Over-zealously wanting to win this car to doing the necessary actions that will enable our chance to go higher in winning it. What are the strategies or the processes that we plan to do and how to execute them well. Part of the strategy is this post on my blog. The other things we do are part of the learnings I acquired from earlier seminars and trainings that I have attend: Internet Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Laws of Persuasion are all put into use.

Me and my wife are having Fun doing the process of  Having You Viewing the video, Enjoying it, and learning about the New Ford Focus. If ever we WIN it, it is Absolutely Fantastic! If not, we still had FUN and Great Learnings, most importantly meet New Friends while doing it! To Your Maximum Potential!

Here's that video..they count Unique Views only so Ask Your Friends to View it as Well =)

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Dare to Soar Series - The Courage to Aim High

Standing on one of the highest peaks in Mount Pulag

Successful people do what unsuccessful people won‟t

Create something bigger than yourself.

Greatness is available to all.

Soaring is not taught within the walls of academia.

Like the eagle, once we have learned to soar it almost seems effortless.

The heart is a powerful tool.

The faster you move, the higher you soar.

Rise above mediocrity.

The higher you soar, the more beautiful the view.

Success comes to the man or woman who gives more than they receive.

There is freedom in excellence.

You usually hit where you aim-aim high.

A life without goals is a life without meaning

Choose results over rhetoric

The nest is a temporary environment

Resign from all your worries. When you can mentally do this, good things have a way of working for you.

There is a danger in the comfort zone.

Never ever accept mediocrity

Those who envision greatness usually achieve it.

Make sure the mission is honorable.

Give life something unexpected, something extra. The payback will greatly surprise you.

“Never, never, never, never give up.” -Sir Winston Churchill

Doing the right thing requires courage.

The road to excellence has a little traffic.

Don‟t fall into a pathole of indifference.

A dedicated hearth is powerful.

Enthusiasm has a way of rolling over the mistake.

Give more than you are asked and you will receive more that you can dream.

Kindness and courage are great companions.

There is comfort among the stars.

Listen to your conscience.

Why accept the challenge? Because it's there.

We are all supplied with the tools for success.

Creativity is a gift, an unlimited source of power that can change your life when you learn to harness it.

The rush to adrenaline is worth the risk.

The power of desire cannot be calculated.

Go the extra mile.

The horizon of life offers great opportunities.

Those who have the right kind of character don‟t tremble at the first sign of adversity.

Great achievers dream the impossible dreams.

Venture where others don‟t dare to tread.

Practice while others are sleeping.

There are great opportunities in high places.

The higher you go, the less competition you will find.

One must never mistake the silence of the forest for the absence of activity.

Without vision, we are blind to opportunity.

Your choice: victim or victor.

Champion only accept excellence.

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Borrowing Experience

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

                                                                                                                                    Proverbs 1:7

In my last 40 years of existence, I have come to understand this fairly well. There are many means and method to shorten the learning curve or acquisition of knowledge and wisdom. One of this method is about having a Mentor. Before all of that,  we need to be grateful for the freewill and intellect that was given to us. All of these are the gifts from our Creator and we are considered as stewards of them. Need to ensure we make best of use of them as in the Parable of the Talents and improving on them for the glory of God. Enjoy! 

The Best Teacher?

We’ve all heard, “Experience is the best teacher,” but it’s simply not true. Experience is not the best teacher; it never has been and never will be.  Maturity doesn’t always come with time; sometimes age brings nothing more than wrinkles and gray hair.

Experience is not the best teacher; evaluated experience is the best teacher.  Reflective thinking is needed to turn experience into insight. We draw lessons from the past only when we study it. I have a habit of spending time each evening in reflective thinking. When I get ready for bed, I take ten minutes to look back on my day—conversations I’ve had, people I’ve met, things I’ve done, statements I’ve said—and I make note of significant lessons.

Now, the younger you are, the less experience you have to evaluate. Since you have limited firsthand experience yourself, look to borrow it from a mentor. Listen, learn, and ask questions from somebody successful who has gone before you. A wise leader never stops seeking to glean from the experiences of others.

Take Action: Looking for a Mentor

There’s no specific formula when it comes to finding a mentor, but these steps can aid your search.

1. Conduct an Honest Self-Assessment

Write down responses to the following questions: Where am I in my career? Where do I hope to be in the future? What are my strengths and weaknesses? What obstacles are keeping me from growing to my potential?

2. Clarify Your Purpose

Go into a mentoring relationship with a goal. Ask yourself: What do I hope to gain from the relationship? You may be interested in learning a specific skill, obtaining advice on an important decision, or gaining insight into a problem. Whatever the case, spend time on the front end to get clear about your purpose for pursuing the mentoring relationship. Put your purpose on paper. It will help narrow your search for the right mentor as well as keeping you focused on your main goals.

3. Consider Possible Mentors

After assessing where you are professionally and clarifying why you want to be mentored, the next step is to identify prospective mentors. Obviously, you want to find someone with experience and expertise in the areas where you hope to grow. Additionally, the more they share your values, the better.

You probably already have someone in your network with the combination of skills and experience that you’re looking for in a mentor. If not, ask for referrals from trusted coworkers and friends. Don’t feel like you have to find a mentor who can help you in every facet of life; just make sure they have something to offer in at least one area in which you hope to grow.

Make a list of everyone who comes to mind as a possible mentor, and then rank your top two choices. Research their interests, background, and involvements, looking for points of connection.

4. Come up with a Game Plan

Before approaching a prospective mentor, come up with a tentative framework for your mentoring relationship. How often would you meet? How would meetings be structured? What would be the duration of the mentoring relationship? Certainly, you’ll want to be accommodating of your mentor’s preferences, but having a plan in place will facilitate discussion about the nature of the relationship. Also, having a game plan in hand demonstrates to your mentor the forethought you’ve put in to the relationship.

5. Make the Connection

The last step is asking to be mentored. When approaching potential mentors, express what you respect about them and share why you are attracted by the idea of having them as a mentor. Then, concisely share your goal for the mentoring relationship. Articulate your expectations and be attentive to their goals and expectations as well.

Be mindful that you’re asking for a big favor. If they agree to mentor you, make the logistics (schedule, location, etc.) as easy as possible for them. Finally, both upfront and throughout the relationship, show appreciation for your mentor’s willingness to invest in you.

 To Your Success!

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Successful People VS. Unsuccessful People_The Difference

Cassius Clay knocking out Sonny Liston
 (former heavy weight champion)

Have you ever wondered what the difference between successful and unsuccessful people is? I’m sure you’ve seen the comparisons made lots of times in the past and truth is, many avoid the subject simply because it hits a raw nerve. You see, the majority of us want to be successful in life and crave the opportunity to set ourselves up financially. But less than 5% per cent of people actually achieve it.

So what’s the difference? What is it that pushes someone past the point of mediocrity and into an elite group of people who can live life as they dreamed.

Let this post be a wake up call and highlighting some of the differences between the “haves” and “have nots.”Here are the differences:

1. Unsuccessful people are obsessed with ideas but never implement them. In other words, they are gripped by what is known as analysis paralysis. On the other hand, successful people are obsessed with implementation. 

They don’t re-invent the wheel but instead watch successful people and copy them.

2. Unsuccessful people obsess about positive thinking but fail to match it with positive action.

Successful people take action to compliment their positiveness. There’s an old saying which says…”As you move, shuffle your feet!”

3. Unsuccessful people wait for the right time but it never comes. They want things to be perfect before they act.

Successful people take action when the opportunity appears. There is no perfect time other than the present and they know it!

4. Unsuccessful people wait for luck to send them on their way to success and financial freedom.

Successful people make their own luck and create their own circumstances in life.

5. Unsuccessful people are afraid to step up the plate. In other words, they don’t want to look silly in front of their friends and family.

Successful people take risks and aren’t worried about whether they are going to look stupid in front of the people they know.

6. Unsuccessful people are easily influenced by family and friends. If they are thinking about poking their head above the crowd all it takes is one cutting comment from a family member and they go to water.

Successful people push on no matter what. They surround themselves with successful people and take advice from those who are already successful. They live and die by their own convictions.

7. Unsuccessful people will always believe what they’re told especially negative talk/news.

Successful people will do their due diligence and conduct their own research, because they understand that public opinion does not necessarily reflect truth.

To Your Success!

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