Quotes
“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”—T.S. Elliot.
“Remember, no one can make you feel inferior without consent.” —Elenor Roosevelt.
“I never lose. Either I win or learn.”—Nelson Mandela.
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you figure out why.” —Mark Twain.
“Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions.” —Dalai Lama.
“Sometimes the most difficult thing is the decision to act.” Teronie J. Donaldson (Yep, that’s me, cool, right?)
Notes/Observations
Life rewards action, not intelligence.
Many brilliant people talk themselves out of getting started, and being smart doesn't help much without the courage to act.
You can't win if you're not in the game. Be mindful of the times when you are overthinking instead of acting.
Articles
Watched
Book of the Week
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John C. Maxwell.
One of my many takeaways is:
The best way to be a leader is to lead a volunteer group or organization where there is no one held hostage by a paycheck.
also
#7. The Law of Respect.
“One measure of leadership is the caliber of people who choose to follow you.”
To gain respect:
Act like a natural leader: communicate a vision, live with integrity, and excel at your work.
Pour into others—invest in them, recognize the greatness within them, and show them respect.
Inspire, motivate, be bold, and remain positive in the face of adversity.
Produce great results. A strong track record of excellent outcomes is hard to argue with.
Be loyal. This means never gossiping about your workers, having their back, and being willing to fight for them.
Investing in others’ lives and careers.
Strategy
(From the 21 Irrefutable Laws of leadership by John C. Maxwell)
The Law of Navigation
“A leader is one who sees more than others see, who sees farther than others see, and who sees before others do.” —Leroy Eims
People follow leaders due to their confidence, positivity, and ability to communicate a greater portrait of the future. Additionally, they give followers purpose by letting them know how they can change the world for the better. Then, they call them to do so.
To lead the ship, Maxwell says to use the acronym for “plan ahead”:
Predetermine a course of action.
Lay out your goals.
Adjust your priorities.
Notify key personnel.
Allow time for acceptance.
Head into action.
Expect problems.
Always point to the successes.
Daily review your plan.
Question
How do you PLAN AHEAD?