Archive for Self-actualization
A philosophy in 25 words of less: inspired by Pete Carroll’s Win forever
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“Relentless pursuit to find a competitive edge.” Pete Carroll
Can you recite your personal philosophy in 25 words or less?
Legendary college football coach Pete Carroll started his motivational speech by stressing the importance of having a philosophy and knowing it. Carroll asked some of military’s highest-ranking officers to raise their hands if they had a personal philosophy. About half the attendees raised their hands.
Then he asked how many of those who raised their hands could recite their philosophy in 25 words or less. By then, only a small handful of people still had their hands up.
If I was asked to recited my personal philosophy in 25 words or less, my answer would be yes. I would take a shot at it, and probably come up with something close to 25 words and near the truth. But no philosophy is completely ingrained my soul. My mantra is: To Strive for Love, To seek knowledge, To Find happiness, and Yield not to fear. Inspired by my favorite poem Ulysses by Lord Alfred Tennyson. “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.” So I decided to write a sharp personal philosophy in 25 words or less. And I challenge you to do the same. Read More→
Finding the Zen of closing a sale!
Posted by: | Comments“It’s simply beyond words. It’s incalculacable.” Michael Scott – The Office
Everyday, I listen to people’s problems over the phone and do my best to offer them a solution. I’m in sales, and most days I really enjoy it. In sales, when the dust clears, you can either give results or excuses. I have always been great with excuses. I have a long never-ending list that has been tried, tested, and true since as long as I can remember. Simply stated, a good excuse at the right time can be a beautiful thing. However, recently I noticed a very positive change in my work life: I developed a desire to be the very best.
Any salesman or woman, has probably read a hundred different sales tips and strategies. So I am just going to give you one. The greatest truth in sales: “People buy for whose reasons, your reasons or their reasons? People buy for their reasons.” Simple right?
I remember the feeling of closing a fortune 100 company at first sales gig. I roared a loud triumphant cheer and felt the rush of self-actualization pass through me. Closing that sale felt fantastic, and as with all fantastic things, I wanted more right away. Now that initial rush has changed to more consistent and complete feeling that I carry with me throughout my workday. The simple feeling that I am good at something, I have the power to enjoy it, and it brings me joy to succeed at it. So here are my essential teachings on finding the Zen of closing a sale. Read More→
A debate on the most important questions in life???
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I published a post containing, Tips on living a better life in 2008, which sparked serious debate over number 28, “God heals almost everything”. I was pleased this post had such passionate responses. I allowed all negative and positive comments fly while watching the debate progress. Few chose the middle ground, but those comments were my favorite. What I loved most about the post was learning insight from its publication.
