If you've read many (any) of my blog posts, you're likely aware that I am a big Seth Godin Reader. I get his daily blog via email, and his insights hit the nail on the head for me virtually 100% of the time. This guy just makes sense. His thinking is directly in alignment with mine . . . as is Gary Keller's albeit in a slightly different way.
The bottom line for me is that "bottom line thinking" is a large part of my world view. I connect best with authentic people who don't wander around shooting off at the mouth. Your words are more powerful than you might give them credit to be. There are people all around you who are very interested in your thoughts and opinions. What you say literally changes other people's lives because they are filtering everything they hear through their own unique worldview. SO . . .
SPEAK RESPONSIBLY!
I say this to everyone. There is absolutely ZERO benefit to alarmist, conspiracy theorist, finger pointing malarkey . . . This level of banter damages the reputation of human communication. Some folks might counter my monologue here by saying that there are times when when it seems that they have great ideas but no-one seems to be LISTENING or "getting it" so they feel the need to shake things up a bit by throwing a tantrum or two.
That can be effective sometimes (My 7 year old daughter can certainly get attention when she REALLY wants it) . . . but don't bank on this working consistently over time. At some point, the folks around the rampager will abandon ship . . . "Crying wolf" . . . or "Energy Sucker" . . . This just ain't good PR (Personal Relations).
COMMUNICATE!
When you encounter other folks around you "crazy-making" step back and consider your OWN way of communicating without judging the actions of others. What/how can you communicate/educate your ideas more effectively?
I STRONGLY encourage you to follow this link to get the rest of the story - Seth Godin's blog this morning turned this stream of thought on in my head :-)
http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2008/09/probably-not-st.html
Of course, the possibility does exist that the crazy-makers just enjoy making crazy and therefore are not open minded enough to hear anything but their own ideas . . . These are the folks who often find themselves in solitude while others reconcile and learn from each other and continue forth.
My bottom line IS the bottom line in every post I write: I simply and BOLDLY live by the principle that I strive to show up and be present in the NOW always. I follow what has heart for me and always tell the truth to myself and others . . . I know that whoever steps into my life is the right people and whenever Spirit moves my life forward is the right time and that whatever happens is the only thing that could . . . and I know that When it's over, it's over and I must let it go and move on. I know that if at any time I am in a place where I am neither contributing nor receiving, I bear personal responsibility for choosing to use my 2 feet to take myself to a place where I can contribute and/or receive . . . As long as I am following my passion and taking responsibility for my own worldview, I am LIVING.
Google "The FourFold Way" Angeles Arien and "Open Space Technology" Harrison Owen to learn more about this way of thinking.
Add Seth Godin's and Gary Keller's bottom line thinking to the mix, and discover a world without limits :-)
(sorry about the random ramblings of this post - Seth's post seems to have fired me up a bit :-)
Best,
b
Barry Owen
Career Development Coach
Principal Broker
Keller Williams Realty - Nashville, TN - Green Hills - The FLAGSHIP!
www.theowengroup.net - The Owen Group is consulting with and educating home buyers and sellers in middle Tennessee daily.
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Simply & BOLDLY Living the FourFold Way in Open Space!
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