Living with purpose and passion is based upon decision. You may choose to live day after day, one after another, in a completely ordinary existence. OR you can choose to greet each day with a possibility mindset. A purposeful mindset. A Passionate mindset.
Begin each day with these questions and be amazed.
1. Why is it important for me to engage myself in my work passionately and purposefully each day?
2. How will I choose to allow my attitude effect how I address stressful situations at work today? How can I be more affective and proactive in regards to stress and attitude?
3. When am I most likely too react with the most passion and purpose today? Meeting with clients? Working on my computer? Following up on a lead? Take note of what makes your passion come alive, so you can use it to better your work performance.
4. Where within the organization am I best able to express my passion and purpose? Is it working with my peers? My supervisors? Clients? Interdepartmentally? Where physically do I perform the most purposefully?
5. With whom do I need to spend time in order to maintain balance as I pursue my passion and purpose? Within the organization, who best supports me?
6. What choices will I make today that align my purpose and passion with the tasks at hand at work?
7. Who am I called to be today as an expression of my passion for living?
By Julie Jordan Scott
5passions.com
Friday, 29 February 2008
Tuesday, 26 June 2007
The Hospital Window
Hi,
Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation.
Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation.
Every afternoon when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.
The man in the other bed began to live for those one-hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside.
The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.
As the man by the window described all this in exquisite detail, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine the picturesque scene.
One warm afternoon the man by the window described a parade passing by. Although the other man couldn't hear the band - he could see it. In his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words.
Days and weeks passed.
One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.
As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.
Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed.
It faced a blank wall. The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window.
The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall. She said, "Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you."
PS: When the Bible said "Give and it shall be given unto you", it didn't mean just monetary and financial gifts. It could be in any form whatsover. Even if its only to encourage someone.
Talk soon,
Akin Alabi
Friday, 15 June 2007
When was the last time you attended a seminar?
Hi,
I'm writing on my way from a stock trading seminar I attended at Thistle Euston in North West London. It was a seminar organised by Greg Secker's Trader's University.
If you know me well, you will know that I love attending seminars. Both free and paid ones. All the money I've earned in my short business life is due to what I learnt at seminars. Nothing from traditional schooling.
Attending seminars is a great way to learn things fast and also to network with different people in your field.
When was the last time you attended one? Make sure you look for one to attend as soon as possible. I don't know what your field and interest is but there will be something of value out there for you.
- Stock market?
- Real Estate?
- Internet marketing?
- Relationship buiding?
Make sure you attend one soon. You'll thank me you did.
Talk soon.
Akin Alabi
I'm writing on my way from a stock trading seminar I attended at Thistle Euston in North West London. It was a seminar organised by Greg Secker's Trader's University.
If you know me well, you will know that I love attending seminars. Both free and paid ones. All the money I've earned in my short business life is due to what I learnt at seminars. Nothing from traditional schooling.
Attending seminars is a great way to learn things fast and also to network with different people in your field.
When was the last time you attended one? Make sure you look for one to attend as soon as possible. I don't know what your field and interest is but there will be something of value out there for you.
- Stock market?
- Real Estate?
- Internet marketing?
- Relationship buiding?
Make sure you attend one soon. You'll thank me you did.
Talk soon.
Akin Alabi
Thursday, 14 June 2007
3 steps to great success
Hi,
Today's article is simple but brutally effective.
I'm about to reveal to you 3 keys to acheiving great success in life. If you're not yet successful, then you need to pay close attention.
Let's go...
Key 1: Stop dreaming
The world is filled with dreamers yet we've got very few doers. If you want to succeed in life, you have to start doing the things you believe will make you succeed.
Do you have a business idea? Then go out and do something about it.
If you don't do anything, you can never make it. Period!
Key 2: Invest your time
We've got only 24 hours in a day. Whether you're rich or poor, we all have the same number of hours to work with.
The Bill Gates and the Warren Buffets of this world had only 24 hours a day yet they made billions. It's what they did in those hours that made them all that money.
How do you spend your time? Especially your spare time. If what you do will not make you a successful person tomorrow, then you have to change
Key 3 : Seek information and help
To succeed in this age, you need information. Quality and life changing information I mean.
Recently, I was talking to a friend how I make thousands of dollars monthly by selling ebooks online and he was surprised that such a thing exists. He did not have the information. That is the difference between the two of us.
Always seek for information from the right sources. From people you admire, from the internet, investment and self development journals etc.
Then ask the poeple you come across how to apply such information. This is important because information without application is useless.
Thanks for your time today.
Akin Alabi
Today's article is simple but brutally effective.
I'm about to reveal to you 3 keys to acheiving great success in life. If you're not yet successful, then you need to pay close attention.
Let's go...
Key 1: Stop dreaming
The world is filled with dreamers yet we've got very few doers. If you want to succeed in life, you have to start doing the things you believe will make you succeed.
Do you have a business idea? Then go out and do something about it.
If you don't do anything, you can never make it. Period!
Key 2: Invest your time
We've got only 24 hours in a day. Whether you're rich or poor, we all have the same number of hours to work with.
The Bill Gates and the Warren Buffets of this world had only 24 hours a day yet they made billions. It's what they did in those hours that made them all that money.
How do you spend your time? Especially your spare time. If what you do will not make you a successful person tomorrow, then you have to change
Key 3 : Seek information and help
To succeed in this age, you need information. Quality and life changing information I mean.
Recently, I was talking to a friend how I make thousands of dollars monthly by selling ebooks online and he was surprised that such a thing exists. He did not have the information. That is the difference between the two of us.
Always seek for information from the right sources. From people you admire, from the internet, investment and self development journals etc.
Then ask the poeple you come across how to apply such information. This is important because information without application is useless.
Thanks for your time today.
Akin Alabi
Tuesday, 12 June 2007
About Warren Buffet...
Hello again,
You'll love today's article...
There was a one hour interview on CNBC with Warren Buffet, the second richest man who has donated $31 billion (85% of his fortune) to charity.
Here are some very interesting aspects of his life:
1) He bought his first share at age 11 and he now regrets that he started too late!
2) He bought a small farm at age 14 with savings from delivering newspapers.
3) He still lives in the same small 3 bedroom house in mid-town Omaha , that he bought after he got married 50 years ago. He says that he has everything he needs in that house. His house does not have a wall or a fence.
4) He drives his own car everywhere and does not have a driver or security people around him.
5) He never travels by private jet, although he owns the world's largest private jet company.
6) His company, Berkshire Hathaway, owns 63 companies. He writes only one letter each year to the CEOs of these companies, giving them goals for the year. He never holds meetings or calls them on a regular basis.
7) He has given his CEO's only two rules.
Rule number 1: Do not lose any of your share holder's money.
Rule number 2: Do not forget rule number 1.
8) He does not socialize with the high society crowd. His past time after he gets home is to make himself some pop corn and watch television.
9) Bill Gates, the world's richest man met him for the first time only 5 years ago. Bill Gates did not think he had anything in common with Warren Buffet. So he had scheduled his meeting only for half hour. But when Gates met him, the meeting lasted for ten hours and Bill Gates became a devotee of Warren Buffet.
10) Warren Buffet does not carry a cell phone, nor has a computer on his desk.
11) His advice to young people: Stay away from credit cards and invest in yourself.
What A Great Man!
Talk soon,
Akin Alabi
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You'll love today's article...
There was a one hour interview on CNBC with Warren Buffet, the second richest man who has donated $31 billion (85% of his fortune) to charity.
Here are some very interesting aspects of his life:
1) He bought his first share at age 11 and he now regrets that he started too late!
2) He bought a small farm at age 14 with savings from delivering newspapers.
3) He still lives in the same small 3 bedroom house in mid-town Omaha , that he bought after he got married 50 years ago. He says that he has everything he needs in that house. His house does not have a wall or a fence.
4) He drives his own car everywhere and does not have a driver or security people around him.
5) He never travels by private jet, although he owns the world's largest private jet company.
6) His company, Berkshire Hathaway, owns 63 companies. He writes only one letter each year to the CEOs of these companies, giving them goals for the year. He never holds meetings or calls them on a regular basis.
7) He has given his CEO's only two rules.
Rule number 1: Do not lose any of your share holder's money.
Rule number 2: Do not forget rule number 1.
8) He does not socialize with the high society crowd. His past time after he gets home is to make himself some pop corn and watch television.
9) Bill Gates, the world's richest man met him for the first time only 5 years ago. Bill Gates did not think he had anything in common with Warren Buffet. So he had scheduled his meeting only for half hour. But when Gates met him, the meeting lasted for ten hours and Bill Gates became a devotee of Warren Buffet.
10) Warren Buffet does not carry a cell phone, nor has a computer on his desk.
11) His advice to young people: Stay away from credit cards and invest in yourself.
What A Great Man!
Talk soon,
Akin Alabi
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Monday, 23 April 2007
Robert Kiyosaki "Fraud"
Hi,
In the last few years John T. Reed caused a storm worldwide by labelling the best selling authour of Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki a fraud.
He claims that the Rich Dad Poor Dad story is fake and also that Robert is a not a property guru and super investor he claims he is. He even presented some facts.
If you know me well, you'll know that I'm a big fan of Robert Kiyosaki.
Click here for details
My view?
Simple.
I've got a question for John Reed:
Who cares?
Cheers,
Akin
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In the last few years John T. Reed caused a storm worldwide by labelling the best selling authour of Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki a fraud.
He claims that the Rich Dad Poor Dad story is fake and also that Robert is a not a property guru and super investor he claims he is. He even presented some facts.
If you know me well, you'll know that I'm a big fan of Robert Kiyosaki.
Click here for details
My view?
Simple.
I've got a question for John Reed:
Who cares?
Cheers,
Akin
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Thursday, 15 February 2007
Before You Quit Your Job!
Hello again,
I'm currently re-reading Robert Kiyosaki's book, Rich Dad's before you quit your job. Like every book written by this great man, it provides insightful business building strategies.
If you haven't read it, I urge you to get a copy. It's a fantastic read.
Cheers,
Akin Alabi
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I'm currently re-reading Robert Kiyosaki's book, Rich Dad's before you quit your job. Like every book written by this great man, it provides insightful business building strategies.
If you haven't read it, I urge you to get a copy. It's a fantastic read.
Cheers,
Akin Alabi
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