Achievement Without Honor Means Nothing
April 22, 2008
Winning is cool if it is….
…and yes this did really happen to me a couple of hours ago.
I've been playing my boss in racquetball every couple of days. We recently got into it a couple of weeks ago. The funny thing is that I have been kicking his arse all over the court. It's been fun and I am getting a great workout. Needless to say, I haven't been beating him by a few points. When I beat him I really beat him, usually I win 21 to 5 or 21 to 4.
Anyway tonight we had reserved the court from 5 to 6 and then he had another employee that had the court booked from 6 to 7. But by the time we made it out of work it was already 5:30. The first game went as usual. Another butt kicking delivered to my boss.
Well I decided to do something different for the second game. I let him win about 10 points then I started getting serious. To make a long story short. I caught up to him. Well let's just say I got within a few points. He tried to call the game. Stating that he won and I needed to let the other player play. My response is that the game is within several points and we should finish up. He reluctantly agreed.
We continued on. Here's where it gets funny, and I am going to want your opinion.
So I was on a run and I brought the game within one point. The score was 18 to 17 - him. He called the game and said he won. I was shocked! I thought since we were so close to 21 that we should just finish. So, I was more disappointed than anything. He was like "of well." And he called the other person in. She said…"WOW, I didn't realize that you were this competitive." And then she said "if he is going to get this mad maybe you guys should just finish." My boss didn't want anything to do with it.
I cleared out and grabbed my stuff. I was pissed. Now listen, I know how to lose, I've lost a many a times. But to be so close to having a decisive winner and not finish, makes me wonder about my boss.
Listen, I know this is petty but seems to me that he shouldn't have declared himself as the winner, when we were so close to the final point. Seems to me that both of them don't understand that winning without honor is not winning at all.
Now I want your opinion. Do you think I am being petty or do you think I am onto something? I believe that winning is achieved by working smart and sometimes hard and often achievement taste the best when it is earned.
Do you agree with me or not?
Please let me know and leave a comment.
Their IRS Problem is Your Gain
April 11, 2007
Leadership Development News… Here's an opportunity to get you hands on some awesome leadership development and personal success information.
My friend Michael Angier gave me some good news, bad news, good news the other day.
Seems his company, SuccessNet, had an exceptional year in 2006.
The bad news is he didn’t send Uncle Sam enough for his estimated taxes, and he has to cut a very big check on the 15th of this month.
So he's running a big sale that will help you save a bunch and make writing his check to the IRS a lot less painful for him.
The good news for you is he's willing to drastically slash prices on almost all of his great products.
As you may know, SuccessNet is one of the most trusted sources for products and services for personal and professional development on the web.
For the past 11 years, they’ve been helping great people and great companies become even better.
I wanted to alert you to this rare opportunity to grab some very helpful products at clearance prices. This is your chance to save big on a boatload of eBooks, books, programs and other resources all designed to help you excel–in your job, your business and your personal life.
You'll find products on the following topics: prosperity, business building, motivation, productivity, goals, focus–and a whole lot more.
I can personally vouch for SuccessNet. They consistently under-promise and over-deliver. Michael Angier and his team are the real deal.
Some of the packages and items have limited quantities so I urge you to act quickly.
Just go to this page and see which items will help you the most. SuccessNet
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SpeedWealth
April 8, 2007
"How To Make a Million In Your Own Business In 3 Years or Less."
I just finished a book by T. Harv Eker, called SpeedWealth. I recommend you pick up your own copy. It's outstanding and only 74 pages long. But don't let that fool you. It's a no-fluff owner's manual on how to achieve financial security with your own business.
Eker, also wrote, Secrets of the Millionaire Mind. Another great book!
In SpeedWealth, Eker provides 8 SpeedWealth Principles:
- Develop a SpeedWealth Mindset;
- Deliver Massive Value;
- Timing: Choose The Right Business at The Right Time;
- Systemize;
- Duplicate;
- Leverage;
- Cashing Out;
- Do It Now!
These principles will make all the difference. But you need the details to each one. So if your business minded and want to maximize your financial success I recommend you learn more about Eker's tools.
To your success!
Greg Meares
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Success: The Importance and Value
February 22, 2007
The importance of success cannot be overstated!
Whatever you definition of success is, you owe it to yourself to work as hard as you can to achieve it. If you decide that success is working 9 to 5 and spending as much time with your family as possible then that is something you need to work towards.
If success is amassing great wealth then that is what you should work towards.
If generating a large income and massive wealth but on your own terms - that is what you should work towards.
The point here is that the definition of success is diferent for everybody but what many peeple do not realize is that there are opportunity cost associated with each definition.
It all comes down to what you want.
To me success is defined by my explaination on BlueSky Brothers, LLC website. There I state what success means to me…
Here is what I believe success is: "Making Money Doing The Things I love While Being an Active Participant in My Children's Lives. I work from home, I determine my own hours and I get to decide what new business ideas I pursue."
See, success is only truly achieved if it meets all of your needs and you give back. Not too long ago I did not understand that.
And I think my family and I paid the price.
I've made a lot of money but as soon as I make it it is gone. That is not success.
I don't need a massive home, I don't need all the toys. For some this is a necessity and that's ok. But to me at this point in my life, having peace of mind, a comfortable life and the ability to give back is important.
Recently, I started giving back and it feels good and provides some purpose. Listen, I'm not saying you should forgo all the the toys if that is what you want but you should make sure you provide a means to give back.
…and in the end, you'll have greater wealth.
So, for me, moving forward, I'll make sure that I provide for the less fortunate because I am fortunate. I have a great family, I have a great home, I have great friends so I have a lot to be thankful for. This realism needs to be recognized.
That is why I want to be a better person and help. I'm not perfect and the lord knows that I am a "work in progress." But over time I will get better and be able to focus my energy on what is truly important to me.
So be successful and enjoy success. But remmeber the less fortunate.
Greg "
Conecting People - Changing Lives"
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