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Not Perfect But…
Don’t be afraid to try
Not perfect but still doing it. Dr. Charles Stanley said it.
Pastor Steven furtick said it about being in his youth and starting a new church with his wife.
Reggae Music Miss Pat Chin said it too. She said when she started entrepreneurship she didn’t know what she was doing. Young. Niaive but she tried big things not realizing they were too big for a new entrepreneur.
Guess what? It worked! Because she didn’t know. She tried, did it and yep success!
Dr Suess’s idea was different. Novel. Untried by others so his manuscript was rejected by many publishers. Then he met a friend who had just received a promotion to of all things… a publisher! The right place. The right time. The dots connected. Today Dr Seuss is a household name worldwide.
So don’t be afraid to try new crazy things! Things untried by others …because … it just might work.
Cheers!
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Top 10 Books For Personal Development…
One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.
Abraham Maslow
Personal development is a broad field, and the “top” books can vary based on individual preferences and needs. However, here are 10 highly recommended books that cover a range of personal development topics.
- “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey This classic book focuses on principles for personal and interpersonal effectiveness, helping readers transform their lives through a holistic approach.
- “Awaken the Giant Within” by Tony Robbins Tony Robbins offers strategies for taking control of your emotions, finances, relationships, and life in general, enabling you to achieve your goals and dreams.
- “Atomic Habits” by James Clear James Clear presents a practical guide to creating and maintaining positive habits, breaking bad ones, and ultimately mastering the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.
- “Daring Greatly” by Brené Brown Brené Brown explores vulnerability, shame, and the importance of embracing imperfections as a means of fostering courage, connection, and authenticity.
- “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol S. Dweck Carol Dweck introduces the concept of “fixed” vs. “growth” mindsets and how adopting a growth mindset can lead to personal and professional success.
- “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill Napoleon Hill outlines the principles and mindset necessary for achieving financial success and personal fulfillment through positive thinking and strategic planning.
- “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” by Angela Duckworth Angela Duckworth explores the importance of passion and perseverance in achieving long-term goals and personal success.
- Ditch It Switch It by Dr Shelly Cameron is for those who are miserable, stuck, dissatisfied, afraid, stressed, longing for personal growth or those who have a passion for entrepreneurship. It will help readers prepare to take the plunge to get out of your comfort zone.
- “The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment” by Eckhart Tolle Eckhart Tolle offers insights into the power of living in the present moment and escaping the tyranny of your thoughts, leading to a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
- “Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ” by Daniel Goleman Daniel Goleman discusses the significance of emotional intelligence in personal and professional success, emphasizing the importance of understanding and managing emotions.
- “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” by Mark Manson Mark Manson challenges conventional self-help advice and encourages readers to embrace life’s challenges and uncertainties, focusing on what truly matters.
Remember that personal development is an ongoing journey, and these books can serve as valuable resources to help you gain new insights, develop healthy habits, and cultivate a positive mindset. It’s also a good idea to explore various books and authors to find those that resonate most with your unique goals and aspirations.
Happy reading! Happy growing!
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The Writing Process…
No one is going to come rescue you—you only have yourself. The good news, it turns out, is that you are all you need.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER tale of reading his audiobook. Intrigued by his story. Here I share in his own words
I could tell you I am fantastic at everything, but I’d be lying.
I just finished recording my audiobook, Be Useful. It comes out October 10. I could tell you how amazing it was to sit down and record my own words, but the truth is, I was absolutely dreading it.
Here’s my secret: I’m a terrible reader. They didn’t talk about learning disabilities in Austria in the 1950s, so most of the time, when I was asked to read out loud in class, it was just a disaster, and I got smacked with a ruler. But now I know that I’m dyslexic.
When I prepare for a movie, I read the script over and over for months until I’ve memorized every line. I need time and reps to get my mind around the words.
They told me authors ready their books in 2 or 3 days at the studio. I asked for the recording equipment at home and told them I’d do 20-30 pages a day. That way I could log in with the director and producer twice a day for shorter sessions and I could practice non-stop in between.
In this process, I used my own lessons.
- I let myself dread it and complain for a minute, but then I forced myself to get moving, because denial wasn’t going to get it recorded.
- I did so many reps I couldn’t count. I broke it up into small pieces, knowing that small wins build up into big victories, or in this case, a whole book.
- I had the help of a fantastic team. My own team, but also the producers and directors Nithya, Danny, and Kris, and Eric who set up the equipment. All of us need help; none of us are self made.
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Take Time To Do Nothing…
Relax, recharge, and reflect. Sometimes it’s OK to do nothing.
Izey Victoria Odiase
Take time to do nothing.
Sometimes you need to just relax and do nothing. Then you will be more productive.
Cheers!
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When You Don’t Know What To Say…
When you don’t know what to say, listen to your heart.
José Micard Teixeira
“When you get tired of something, don’t sweep it out of your life without first understanding why you attracted it, otherwise you can be sure that it will return, even if it is in another form or in another context. When you stop feeling in love with someone, allow them to leave without thinking that a part of you leaves with them. In fact, nothing leaves. What leaves is only what came, now with more knowledge about who it was while it stayed here. When you feel disrespected, take back the power you gave that person over your life. Do not allow disrespect to turn to indifference and find yourself deposed from the place that was rightfully or lovingly yours in the beginning. When you feel uncomfortable somewhere, leave. All the moments you remain there will only contribute to bringing you even more suffering. Leave and if you have nowhere else to go, leave anyway, because at that moment no place is worse than this one for you. When you can’t say what you want to say, write it down. What is written speaks louder and remains longer in time. When you don’t know what to say, listen to your heart. Everything you need to know has always been there waiting for you. And when you think you have nothing to do, look at yourself and see yourself once more. It may be that this time you will understand everything you have forgotten to.”
~ José Micard Teixeira Excerpt from book “Between Many Truths and Some Secrets”
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Be The Change…
It was an honor and privilege to receive a personal invitation from the office of the Vice of the United States to celebrate the contributions of CAribbean American Leaders in the USA.
The heart and soul of the journey began with my phenological leadership research and book publication titled Success Strategies to help developing leaders.
A Journey which led to collaborating with top industry leaders and partner as member of the leadership team and Program board of The Institute of Caribbean Studies, Washington DC. Under the leadership and direction of White House Champion of Change and Futurist Dr Claire Nelson who continues to lead Caribbean American Legislative week Dialogue and Advocacy on issues pertaining to the advancement of Education, Health, Economic matters, the Blue Economy and more in Washington DC.
𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝒿𝑜𝓊𝓇𝓃𝑒𝓎 𝒾𝓈 𝓃𝑜𝓉 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓈𝓌𝒾𝒻𝓉. Through the Global Coaching Corner, we continue the strides to make a difference in our community through the 30 Under 30 and CARICOM Mentorship programs developing emerging leaders throughout the USA, Canada and the Caribbean.
Know a talented leader? Send them over to our corner and Let’s together do what we can to empower our future leaders.
Cheers!
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Social Media: Here’s How I Use Strategically…
Social Media is a “build it, nurture it, engage them, and they may come and stay.”
Seth Godin
Want time to fly? Start scrolling. Want to develop skills? Grow professionally? Network? Search for answers, trends? Get Social. It is the answer for most things. But be intentional. Here I share how I use the different medium
LinkedIn is used for Professional connection. To learn and grow personally and to keep in touch with professional association networking opportunities. As a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), ICF South Florida, HHRABC Hospitality Association, Florida Writers Association (FWA), this platform keeps connections updated on industry happenings.
Instagram I use to motivate, and inspire. On a daily basis i share inspirational quotes to encourage those seeking purpose, driving confidence and encourage followers to grow and develop and to never give up on their goals. It’s also used for entertainment as I love all things dance. I also support other writer who post book events and happenings there.
Facebook began as a place to keep in touch with friends far and wide. Birthdays, anniversaries, and all things celebration reside there.
TikTok, Twitter
Two different platforms. I post on Twitter through my blog but don’t reside there. When I want a laugh, I head over to TikTok or sometimes for book Toc ideas to boost my book marketing and writing prowess.
Essentially social media provides that online networking opportunity for all things virtual. It’s a necessary tool provided it’s used sparingly. Want time to fly? Just start scrolling and before you know, an hour or two passes by in a flash.
I am Curious…. On which platform do you visit the most and what is your purpose for using it? Do share, we would love to hear.
Cheers!
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It’s All Coming Back To Me Now…
Don’t you just love it when things come together? Sure you do!
I recently came across my eVision board created 5 years ago. It was very satisfying to see that I had accomplished almost everything on the list. Some things included 2-4 year big and Micro goals for me and my girls.
As I reflected, it all came back to me. It was clear that dreams don’t come through unless we:
- Write them down
- Create a plan to achieve them
- Work, work, work ’em Goals
- Be resilient when the going gets tough
- Devise ways to maintain your motivation. That’s a must
- Reward yourself along the way as you progress
- Learn to breathe, mediate, pray
- Celebrate the final outcome
Years ago a Medical Director for a healthcare facility stressed that we must be sure to mark every milestone. I adopted that piece of advice and encourage you to do so too…
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Reinvent Yourself: 10 Key Points for Success
There is no such thing as a lifetime career any more. The world of work is now much more fluid than it was before. The lines have certainly been blurred. Gone are the days of jobs for life where you did your time and left with a secure Glaring pension to enjoy retirement with no Argument. You now need to take responsibility for your job security and the management of your career. Make sure you discover and use your internal resources and take a self-directing approach.
Reinventing yourself is something that you must keep doing. Dr. Robert Davies offered good advice on 10 key points to success.
- Focus on your personal development. Spend some time thinking about the competencies. What are the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to survive in this era.
Always have a driving vision.
Consider these 3 components:- Have clear mental picture of the person that you…
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YOU CAN DO IT IF YOU REALLY WANT
You Can Do It if you really want…
I snuck away at the start of this year to a Cool place in DC to finish my Doctoral studies, and am thrilled to say that by mid-year…I did it!! But nothing I did compared with the greatest challenge I embraced when I faced my fears and jumped 12,000 ft. from a small aircraft in a tandem skydive!!! Yikes!! View it here http://youtu.be/KbaFsgRZJC0. It was the most exhilarating experience! Amidst a feeling of fear, and the desire to accomplish a planned feat, I embraced the challenge. It affirmed to me that we can do great things when we put our minds to it. Even when we’re afraid, we can do it with God’s divine help. So, what’s holding you back from achieving your dreams, your goals, and your desires? Make a decision today. Do what’s laid on your heart. Put your plans in place. Don’t worry about the resources because…
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