information: Your Mind is Like a State of the Art Computer
- 07/14/14 01:40 PM
Your Mind is Like a State of the Art Computer
“The purpose of learning is growth, and our mind, unlike our
bodies, our mind can continue growing as we continue to live.”
Mortimer Adler 1902 – 2001, American philosopher,
Educator, Author
As I see it . . . . . . .
Your mind is life a state of the art computer
Your mind is like a state of the art computer . . . . there a massive amount of storage space for the input of date to be turned into knowledge.
The data … (8 comments)
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information: Your Greatest Lessons are in the Journey
- 05/21/14 10:09 AM
Your Greatest Lessons are in the Journey
“The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are
ever the same. Yet our lessons come from the journey not
the destination.”
Don William Jr., American Novelist, Poet
As I see it . . . . . . .
Your greatest lessons are in the journey
The lessons that you learn on your success journey become a great source of knowledge . . . . and invaluable resource in moving forward.
Your life experience and lessons becomes a vast reservoir of information … (5 comments)
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information: The Lessons Come in Looking for the Answers
- 03/28/14 01:27 AM
The Lessons Come in Looking for the Answers
“We learn more by looking for the answer to a question
and not finding it than we do from learning the
answer itself.”
Lloyd Alexander 1924 – 2007, American Author
As I see it . . . . . . .
The lessons come in looking for the answers
There are valuable lessons to be learned by you looking for the answers.
As you look . . . . you discover not only the answers to the questions . . . . You also … (6 comments)
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information: Proactive Listening is a Success Skill
- 01/16/14 07:14 AM
Proactive Listening is a Success Skill
“Opportunities are often missed because we are
broadcasting when we should be listening.”
Source Unknown
As I see it . . . . . . .
Proactive listening is a success skill
A proactive listener . . . . listens to gather information . . . . to understand the speaker and to what they are really saying. As a result a proactive listener has the knowledge to be in control of the conversation.
A proactive listener practices the rules of effective communications . . . .
… (4 comments)
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information: No One Knows Everything
- 01/01/14 01:19 AM
No One Knows Everything
“Embrace what you don’t know, especially in the beginning because
what you don’t know can become your greatest asset. It ensures
that you will be doing things absolutely differently
from everybody else.”
Sara Blakely, Business Entrepreneur and Founder of Spanx
As I see it . . . . . . .
No one knows everything . . . .
What you don’t know is the beginning . . . . of new found knowledge when you have an open mind along with the willingness . . . . to accumulate … (3 comments)
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information: When You Speak . . . . Speak Clearly and Listen
- 10/31/13 11:29 AM
When You Speak . . . . Speak Clearly and Listen
“Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word
before you let them fall.”
Oliver Wendell Holmes 1809 - 1884, America Physician,
Poet, Professor, Lecturer, Author
As I see it . . . . . . .
When you speak . . . . Speak clearly and listen
For those who speak clearly will be understood . . . .
Those that listen will understand . . . .
When you’re listening you’re fully engaging the speaker.
A proactive … (5 comments)
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information: Between Your Ears
- 10/22/13 12:01 AM
Between Your Ears
“Today the greatest single source of wealth is between your ears.”
Brian Tracy, Motivational Author, Speaker
and Consultant
As I see it . . . . . . .
Between your ears
Between your ears you have been blessed with a powerful computer . . . . the computer of your mind. It has the capacity to store vast amounts of information in it and to sort and turn that information into knowledge.
You mind will take that information . . . . and turn them into your thinking . . … (6 comments)
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information: Have an Inquisitive Mind
- 10/19/13 01:49 PM
Have an Inquisitive Mind
“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.
The important thing is not stop questing.”
Albert Einstein 1879 – 1955, German Born Theoretical
As I see it . . . . . . .
Have an inquisitive mind
Life is a continuous learning experience . . . . With an inquisitive mind you will be able to extract the best from those experiences and use the positive experiences as stepping stone on your success journey for your future success.
The negative experiences can serve as valuable lessons on what not … (8 comments)
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information: The Quality of Knowledge
- 09/29/13 12:12 AM
Motivational Power Quote
The Quality of Knowledge
“It is not the quantity but the quality of knowledge which
the mind’s dignity.”
William Ellery Channing 1780 – 1842, Unitarian Preacher
As I see it . . . . . . .
The quality of knowledge
We live in a world where information is flowing at lightning speed . . . . and where staying in front of the knowledge curb is essential.
By growing the base of your useful knowledge you’re staying in front of the of that curb . . . . for those that get behind the … (5 comments)
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information: Always Consider the Source
- 09/25/13 06:59 AM
Motivational Power Quote
Always Consider the Source
“Don’t let the opinions of the average man sway you. Dream,
and he thinks you are crazy, Succeed and he thinks you’re
lucky. Acquire wealth, and he thinks you’re greedy. Pay no
attention. He simply doesn’t understand.”
Robert G. Allen, Canadian-American Businessman and Author
As I see it . . . . . . .
Always consider the source
Anyone can have an opinion . . . . But always consider the source of that opinion.
There are those who share their opinions with you . . … (6 comments)
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information: The Value of Focused Questions
- 08/07/13 03:22 AM
Motivational Power Quote
The Value of Focused Questions
“A major stimulant to creative thinking is focused question.
There is something about a well – worded question that
often penetrates to the heart of the matter and triggers
new ideas and insights .”
Brian Tracy, Motivational Author and Speaker
As I see it . . . . . . .
The value of focused questions
A focused question . . . . draws the person into the conversation . . . .
By asking focused questions you . . . . will receive useful information … (1 comments)
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information: Being an Expert is a Work in Progress
- 08/05/13 11:13 PM
Motivational Power Quote
Being an Expert is a Work in Progress
“Never become so much of an expert that you stop gaining expertise.
View life as a continuous learning experience.”
Denis Waitley, Motivational Author and Speaker
As I see it . . . . . . .
Being an expert is a work in progress
An expert is someone who is recognized in their choose field for their expertise.
The secret of a practicing expert . . . . is you have to stay on top of the knowledge curve and changes in your … (7 comments)
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information: Know Where to Look
- 07/23/13 10:51 PM
Motivational Power Quote
Know Where to Look
“The next best thing to knowing something is knowing
where to find it.”
Samuel Johnson 1709 – 1734, English Writer
As I see it . . . . . . .
Know where to look
I catch myself doing it every day . . . . looking for information, looking for a resource and the list can go on.
The question is do you know where to look . . . . most people will say the internet and that’s a good answer. But believe it or not the … (5 comments)
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information: Communicate for Understanding
- 07/23/13 12:05 AM
Motivational Power Quote
Communicate for Understanding
“It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot.”
Anatole France 1844 – 1924, French Poet, Journalist
and Novelist
As I see it . . . . . . .
Communicate for understanding
Base your communicating on fostering understanding . . . . between all the parties.
Listen with your full attending to what a person is saying to you . . . . in order to fully understand them and what they are saying.
It only through active listening and in paying close … (7 comments)
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information: Life is a Learning Experience
- 06/21/13 07:23 AM
Motivational Power Quote
Life is a Learning Experience
“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.
The important is not to stop questionings.”
Albert Einstein 1979 – 1955, German – Born
Theoretical Physicist, Developed the General Theory
of Relativity
As I see it . . . . . . .
Life is a learning experience
You’ll learn many lessons from your past . . . . Your past creates a vast data base of information . . . . some will create red flags and tell you what to avoid in … (4 comments)
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information: Know When to Speak and When to Remain Silent
- 05/16/13 08:02 AM
Motivational Power Quote
Know When to Speak and When to Remain Silent
“The great thing is to know when to speak and when to keep quiet.”
Seneca the Younger 4 BC – AD 65, Roman Stoic Philosopher,
Statesman, Dramatist, Humorist
As I see it . . . . . . .
Know when to speak and when to remain silent
A misplaced word or speaking when you should be listening can result in lost business . . . . or a damage a relationship.
Knowing when to speak and when to remain silent . … (9 comments)
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information: Those Who Ask . . . . Learn
- 03/21/13 11:02 PM
Motivational Power Quote
Those Who Ask . . . . Learn
“He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does
not ask remains a fool forever.”
Chinese Proverb
As I see it . . . . . . .
Those who ask . . . . Learns
Those who ask . . . . have the potential to accumulate and great deal of useful knowledge and information.
Those who don’t ask . . . . will leave a vacuum in their life of unasked questions and the lost of potential knowledge and … (6 comments)
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information: What’s Not Being Said Speaks Volumes
- 12/12/12 09:36 PM
Motivational Power Quote
What’s Not Being Said Speaks Volumes
“Diplomacy is thinking twice before saying nothing."
Unknown
As I see it . . . . . . .
What’s not being speaks volumes
There are moments in a conversation where you’re tempted to speak . . . . and in that very moment you pause and the silence becomes golden.
In resisting the desire talk you are engaging in proactive listening and you will gather a great deal of valuable information.
Now there are other times that person . . . … (7 comments)
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information: There is Gold in the Details
- 11/05/12 06:38 AM
Motivational Power Quote
There is Gold in the Details
“Success is in the details.”
A. P. Erkkila, Inspirational Author
As I see it . . . . . . .
There is gold in the details
To successfully list a home for sale and sell it . . . . You have to be aware of the details in the process that will make the listing saleable.
In negotiating the person with the most information and the best information . . . . is the person with the advantage. The person that has the … (7 comments)
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information: The Power of Wisdom
- 10/30/12 11:20 PM
Motivational Power Quote
The Power of Wisdom
“Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you
make a living; the other helps you make a life.”
Sandra Carey, author
As I see it . . . . . . .
The power of wisdom
There is an enormous difference between having knowledge and having wisdom.
Having knowledge is having information, data or facts . . . . And it only has value when it applied effectively and with a purpose.
Wisdom is having the understanding and insight to the information, data or facts that you have … (4 comments)
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