Thought of the day: Exit The Rough
One day while trying to golf, a member of my group, told me the secret to good golf. Keep it in the fairway. Hit it straight. My usual spot in the rough was a good metaphor. If you want to be good at something, focus on that thing, divert your talents and energies and focus on things straight ahead.Like golf, where sometimes we want to get more yardage, so we swing harder, usually that is when some of us get in trouble. That being said, once in the rough, how do we get out. I think a lot of people find themselves in this similar predicament, especially now. Times are tough, leadership is going sideways and we need some clear direction on how to get back in the fairway.
How do you get back in the Fairway. Set your goals. Shoot for the stars but know where you want to end up. 2) Have the passion to Bleed yourself dry for something. You want to get out of the rough, take a short iron and pitch your way out. Small little steps will get you moving at least in the right direction 3) Clear up Confusion. Why did I enter the rough. What adjustments can I now make, when I know where I want to go. 4) Focus on You. Go internal. No one can get you out of the rough. You must do it. Your caddy will help. He can point things out. If you are on a team, others may offer suggestions. Yet you have the club. It will be up to you.
Stay well, exit the rough and get back in the fairway. Peace
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008
OVERCOME FEAR
How does one do this.
Look the monster in the eye and ask yourself: Am I alone in this battle?
Especially with regards to our global financial markets, no you are not. The who world has been jilted and everyone is running scared.
Fact and Opinions. What are real facts and what are stories made up. The world is going through a period of settling down. The market which was humming big time for a long time is taking a major breather ( as they would say in " Street Jargon" a correction).
However things went from bad to worst because everyone panics.
Reassess the situation, take a long walk, figure out a strategy by talking with others or your God, but preferably both.
Overcome fear usually means
1) Stop: address the issue. Don't run
2) Find a course of action
3) List three steps that you can do in that area so at least you feel as if you are fighting back
4) Act on that list
5) ALLIED EFFORT: no matter how alone you are, your not.
My father in law says all the time " many hands make light work"
Nobody does it alone. Have a great weekend.
How does one do this.
Look the monster in the eye and ask yourself: Am I alone in this battle?
Especially with regards to our global financial markets, no you are not. The who world has been jilted and everyone is running scared.
Fact and Opinions. What are real facts and what are stories made up. The world is going through a period of settling down. The market which was humming big time for a long time is taking a major breather ( as they would say in " Street Jargon" a correction).
However things went from bad to worst because everyone panics.
Reassess the situation, take a long walk, figure out a strategy by talking with others or your God, but preferably both.
Overcome fear usually means
1) Stop: address the issue. Don't run
2) Find a course of action
3) List three steps that you can do in that area so at least you feel as if you are fighting back
4) Act on that list
5) ALLIED EFFORT: no matter how alone you are, your not.
My father in law says all the time " many hands make light work"
Nobody does it alone. Have a great weekend.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Lost and Found:
This morning, I went and said a prayer to St. Anthony. The Patron Saint of Miracles but also things lost and now found. I prayed that Leaders would start materializing. Men and woman of strong mental and moral fiber. Who can see problems and have the strength to galvanize and organize a plan toward recovery.
Last night were the debates. We watched two men going for the most coveted offices in the free world, argue like little kids, over time. Are you kidding me! The word is watching. This is what we do.
We as Americans need to understand, what made us great, was not our shear Genius. It wasn't our ability to earn more sheets of paper with deceased notables on them.
It was our conviction, our faith, our sense of right and wrong. People weren't afraid to lead, to step up and be accountable. ( we all make mistakes, that's how we learn)
We are living in a new world. The Internet changed the way we will all live for now on.
What we are facing isn't a myopic US recession. We are facing a global problem. The world needs us to lead. It needs us to Harness the Power of our Directed Energies, to make this globe a better place. Our candidates last night were bickering over an extra Thirty seconds. Gentlemen PLEASE.
Say a prayer to whoever it might be, that St. Anthony will find us some leaders who were lost and need to be found. We will be much better, much stronger when we tackle the problems head on, as a group of people, not democrats and republicans, figure out where things are at. What the course of action that needs to be taken. Start moving in that direction. Our ingenuity, our intelligence and more so our HEART, will be a glowing neon light to the world. Instead of running scared and crying over the spilled milk, we will say " Follow Me".
Just like our descendants did prior to us. Have a great day. Attitudes need to shift. This will be our challenge.
This morning, I went and said a prayer to St. Anthony. The Patron Saint of Miracles but also things lost and now found. I prayed that Leaders would start materializing. Men and woman of strong mental and moral fiber. Who can see problems and have the strength to galvanize and organize a plan toward recovery.
Last night were the debates. We watched two men going for the most coveted offices in the free world, argue like little kids, over time. Are you kidding me! The word is watching. This is what we do.
We as Americans need to understand, what made us great, was not our shear Genius. It wasn't our ability to earn more sheets of paper with deceased notables on them.
It was our conviction, our faith, our sense of right and wrong. People weren't afraid to lead, to step up and be accountable. ( we all make mistakes, that's how we learn)
We are living in a new world. The Internet changed the way we will all live for now on.
What we are facing isn't a myopic US recession. We are facing a global problem. The world needs us to lead. It needs us to Harness the Power of our Directed Energies, to make this globe a better place. Our candidates last night were bickering over an extra Thirty seconds. Gentlemen PLEASE.
Say a prayer to whoever it might be, that St. Anthony will find us some leaders who were lost and need to be found. We will be much better, much stronger when we tackle the problems head on, as a group of people, not democrats and republicans, figure out where things are at. What the course of action that needs to be taken. Start moving in that direction. Our ingenuity, our intelligence and more so our HEART, will be a glowing neon light to the world. Instead of running scared and crying over the spilled milk, we will say " Follow Me".
Just like our descendants did prior to us. Have a great day. Attitudes need to shift. This will be our challenge.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Bend not Break:
Greetings on this hard but beautiful Oct. 6th. If you are in the Financial World, it's been a bitter pill to swallow. Radical change, wild shifts, unprecedented times. However Tough times don't last, tough people do. Now its time to consolidate and remember that nobody does it alone. Now is the time for ALLIED EFFORT.
Don't Quit
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,When the road you're trudging seems all up hill,When the funds are low and the debts are high,And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,When care is pressing you down a bit,Rest! if you must; but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,As everyone of us sometimes learns,And many a failure turns aboutWhen he might have won had he stuck it out;Don't give up, though the pace seems slow;You might succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer thanIt seems to a faint and faltering man,Often the struggler has given upWhen he might have captured the victor's cup.And he learned too late, when the night slipped down,How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out;The silver tint of the clouds of doubt;And you never can tell how close you are,It may be near when it seems afar;So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit;It's when things seem worst that you mustn't quit.
Everyone is getting hit. Stay tough. TOT
Greetings on this hard but beautiful Oct. 6th. If you are in the Financial World, it's been a bitter pill to swallow. Radical change, wild shifts, unprecedented times. However Tough times don't last, tough people do. Now its time to consolidate and remember that nobody does it alone. Now is the time for ALLIED EFFORT.
Don't Quit
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,When the road you're trudging seems all up hill,When the funds are low and the debts are high,And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,When care is pressing you down a bit,Rest! if you must; but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,As everyone of us sometimes learns,And many a failure turns aboutWhen he might have won had he stuck it out;Don't give up, though the pace seems slow;You might succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer thanIt seems to a faint and faltering man,Often the struggler has given upWhen he might have captured the victor's cup.And he learned too late, when the night slipped down,How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out;The silver tint of the clouds of doubt;And you never can tell how close you are,It may be near when it seems afar;So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit;It's when things seem worst that you mustn't quit.
Everyone is getting hit. Stay tough. TOT
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Greetings: on this beautiful September 30th.
Message of the Day: Beams of Light
After the chirade in the House that we witnessed yesterday, the economy eating 1.2 trillion dollars, politicians ranting and spewing venom, it's time for all of us, to stand up and lead. We can't wait for others to do it. We are begging for anyone to lead and what the world saw yesterday on global front was a theatrical play, a Shakespearean tradgedy, that was pitiful.
How myopic can our leaders be, to think this is a political war cry. You had Barack Obama, having a rally, blaming the past 8 years of this administration for corporate greed, etc.. ( not that that isn't warranted) however does he not understand, the global impact that the US Economy has. He is to be the next President! Does he not see that this problem has massive ramifications. Does he not see, that after the great depression, a world war soon enveloped. Does history have to repeat itself?
Does Pelosi not understand " her comment about let the markets hear us now". They heard and reacted and people are out of their minds. 1.2 trillion dollars. That was wall street, main street, bourbon street, where the streets have no name, street car named desire, 10 downing street. All the streets around the globe heard. The best part is. During a crisis, where did they go, all of those members in the House.
ON VACATION
Last night a republican from Colorado mentioned how they are willing to get through this thing and work around the clock. Are you kidding me! You want to see people working around the clock,
Go back to the trade towers and see the cops and fireman, for months 24 hours a day, working like there was no tomorrow. Racing to fight time to find survivors. No one question, no one blamed, those men and woman acted. It was a sign to the world of the dilligence and passion of the American.
How about our armed service men and woman? Do they get to say" During a crisis" we need more time to evaluate this situation" Oh by the way, it's a holiday today. NO
As a matter of fact, one of the most decisive moments in the history of this planet was fought on a battlefield from Dec. 22-27 in 1944. The place was called Bastogne and its remembered for being titled " The Battle of the Bulge". Can you imagine if General McAuliffe told the Germans upon their request for surrender, instead of "Nuts", sorry boys, Christmas Holiday is approaching and we'll have to resume this conflict on the 26th. The GI's want to eat their MRE's with some egg nog.
This is a face we've shown before" Solidarity in a Crisis", not lets run out of town back to our constituents and explain how we did what you wanted and we just blew up the world, isn't that great. We just gave you nicer pillows and sheets for the titanic voyage across the Atlantic.
Leaders are supposed to lead. In John F Kennedys " Profiles in Courage, he quoted Dante from his inferno where it says' " The Hottest Places in hell, are reserved for those men, in times of great moral crisis, who maintain their neutrality and do nothing'.
Ladies and gentleman, hell got a bit more crowded yesterday after witnessing this abduction from our leadership.
Beams of Light:
This morning I saw an amazing Sun Rise. Ominous clouds enveloped the sky. All you could see were beams of light, shooting down to the water blocked by these massive dark clouds.
It was almost a metaphor to all of us. Hey there is plenty good out there in the world, don't get so bogged down by the dark clouds. The sun is right around the corner.
America has some of the brightest people in the world. Let s act like it. Let our leaders figure out a plan and act on it.
Heres a Plan:
We need to get on " THE RIGHT PATH". Start doing things daily that will move us in a forward direction.
2) FUTURE GROWTH. This nation and our economy is fueled by growth and development. Focus more on the future growth and how we are going to get there. Now we are part of the solution as opposed to part of the problem ( evidenced by this show yesterday, it was like toddlers arguing over spilled milk at the table. Pelosi in diapers on one end, the entire republican party on the other end in their huggies. Where were the adults to reprimand them both, clean up the milk and let them return to watching Noggin.)
3) ALLIED EFFORT: regardless of it all, we must do this together. I can't say I blame Obama, he is inches from the white house, he can't fall off the horse now. However, you need to lead to. What do you think is going to happen, once you get to Pennsylvania Ave. McCain, you as well.
Here is your plan, for the economy isn't as straightforward as everyone would like.
Get everyone on the Right Path, so there is hope and confidence.
Focus on Future Growth and how we will emerge on top ( seems like that is what Bernanke and Paulson were trying to do, regardless of political opinion)
Allied Effort. We are doing this together.
There is Your Foundation. Have a great day. Pray that leadership will be practiced not orated. TOT
Message of the Day: Beams of Light
After the chirade in the House that we witnessed yesterday, the economy eating 1.2 trillion dollars, politicians ranting and spewing venom, it's time for all of us, to stand up and lead. We can't wait for others to do it. We are begging for anyone to lead and what the world saw yesterday on global front was a theatrical play, a Shakespearean tradgedy, that was pitiful.
How myopic can our leaders be, to think this is a political war cry. You had Barack Obama, having a rally, blaming the past 8 years of this administration for corporate greed, etc.. ( not that that isn't warranted) however does he not understand, the global impact that the US Economy has. He is to be the next President! Does he not see that this problem has massive ramifications. Does he not see, that after the great depression, a world war soon enveloped. Does history have to repeat itself?
Does Pelosi not understand " her comment about let the markets hear us now". They heard and reacted and people are out of their minds. 1.2 trillion dollars. That was wall street, main street, bourbon street, where the streets have no name, street car named desire, 10 downing street. All the streets around the globe heard. The best part is. During a crisis, where did they go, all of those members in the House.
ON VACATION
Last night a republican from Colorado mentioned how they are willing to get through this thing and work around the clock. Are you kidding me! You want to see people working around the clock,
Go back to the trade towers and see the cops and fireman, for months 24 hours a day, working like there was no tomorrow. Racing to fight time to find survivors. No one question, no one blamed, those men and woman acted. It was a sign to the world of the dilligence and passion of the American.
How about our armed service men and woman? Do they get to say" During a crisis" we need more time to evaluate this situation" Oh by the way, it's a holiday today. NO
As a matter of fact, one of the most decisive moments in the history of this planet was fought on a battlefield from Dec. 22-27 in 1944. The place was called Bastogne and its remembered for being titled " The Battle of the Bulge". Can you imagine if General McAuliffe told the Germans upon their request for surrender, instead of "Nuts", sorry boys, Christmas Holiday is approaching and we'll have to resume this conflict on the 26th. The GI's want to eat their MRE's with some egg nog.
This is a face we've shown before" Solidarity in a Crisis", not lets run out of town back to our constituents and explain how we did what you wanted and we just blew up the world, isn't that great. We just gave you nicer pillows and sheets for the titanic voyage across the Atlantic.
Leaders are supposed to lead. In John F Kennedys " Profiles in Courage, he quoted Dante from his inferno where it says' " The Hottest Places in hell, are reserved for those men, in times of great moral crisis, who maintain their neutrality and do nothing'.
Ladies and gentleman, hell got a bit more crowded yesterday after witnessing this abduction from our leadership.
Beams of Light:
This morning I saw an amazing Sun Rise. Ominous clouds enveloped the sky. All you could see were beams of light, shooting down to the water blocked by these massive dark clouds.
It was almost a metaphor to all of us. Hey there is plenty good out there in the world, don't get so bogged down by the dark clouds. The sun is right around the corner.
America has some of the brightest people in the world. Let s act like it. Let our leaders figure out a plan and act on it.
Heres a Plan:
We need to get on " THE RIGHT PATH". Start doing things daily that will move us in a forward direction.
2) FUTURE GROWTH. This nation and our economy is fueled by growth and development. Focus more on the future growth and how we are going to get there. Now we are part of the solution as opposed to part of the problem ( evidenced by this show yesterday, it was like toddlers arguing over spilled milk at the table. Pelosi in diapers on one end, the entire republican party on the other end in their huggies. Where were the adults to reprimand them both, clean up the milk and let them return to watching Noggin.)
3) ALLIED EFFORT: regardless of it all, we must do this together. I can't say I blame Obama, he is inches from the white house, he can't fall off the horse now. However, you need to lead to. What do you think is going to happen, once you get to Pennsylvania Ave. McCain, you as well.
Here is your plan, for the economy isn't as straightforward as everyone would like.
Get everyone on the Right Path, so there is hope and confidence.
Focus on Future Growth and how we will emerge on top ( seems like that is what Bernanke and Paulson were trying to do, regardless of political opinion)
Allied Effort. We are doing this together.
There is Your Foundation. Have a great day. Pray that leadership will be practiced not orated. TOT
Monday, September 22, 2008
Greetings on the first day of Fall:
Message of the day: THE IRON HORSE
Last night they said goodbye to the old Yankee Stadium and throughout the evening you were reminded of baseball history. One of the great Yankees of all time was Lou Gehrig and unfortunately his career was cut short due to a rare illness. Despite facing death in the eye, he addressed a sold out Yankee Stadium on his retirement day and stated " he was the luckiest man on the face of this earth. Think of that for one moment.
He wasn't complaining about market gyrations. He wasn't concerned that he too just lost his job at first base. He wasn't fixated on the brutal facts that he was facing. He was thanking everyone for what they gave him. Well Iron Horse, we're still thanking you today.
This week in Investors Business Daily, there was an article on the Iron Horse" where he said "my success came from one word- HUSTLE. There is no excuse for a player not hustling. Every player owes it to himself, his club, and to the public to hustle every minute he is on the ball field. And that goes for the star as much for the kid who is fighting to get a regular job."
I don't mean to be long winded and belabor this point, but Yogi Berra said something similar about Dimagio last night. He talked how Dimaggio ran everywhere. Ran out to the outfield and ran in. Never jogged, never walked. Ran.
One time Yogi grounded out and didn't race down the base path. Who greeted him at the foot of the dugout stairs, Dimaggio. He looked at Yogi and re-iterated not in a joking manner that you better run that out for now on.
Point well taken by Berra. As Yogi said, what made him special was this ability to run and give it 110 all the time. He walked the talk. When he got on me, I realized he was right. He ran everywhere, that's what made him special. He had every right to get on me. I had no recourse for he always backed it up.
Have a great day!
Message of the day: THE IRON HORSE
Last night they said goodbye to the old Yankee Stadium and throughout the evening you were reminded of baseball history. One of the great Yankees of all time was Lou Gehrig and unfortunately his career was cut short due to a rare illness. Despite facing death in the eye, he addressed a sold out Yankee Stadium on his retirement day and stated " he was the luckiest man on the face of this earth. Think of that for one moment.
He wasn't complaining about market gyrations. He wasn't concerned that he too just lost his job at first base. He wasn't fixated on the brutal facts that he was facing. He was thanking everyone for what they gave him. Well Iron Horse, we're still thanking you today.
This week in Investors Business Daily, there was an article on the Iron Horse" where he said "my success came from one word- HUSTLE. There is no excuse for a player not hustling. Every player owes it to himself, his club, and to the public to hustle every minute he is on the ball field. And that goes for the star as much for the kid who is fighting to get a regular job."
I don't mean to be long winded and belabor this point, but Yogi Berra said something similar about Dimagio last night. He talked how Dimaggio ran everywhere. Ran out to the outfield and ran in. Never jogged, never walked. Ran.
One time Yogi grounded out and didn't race down the base path. Who greeted him at the foot of the dugout stairs, Dimaggio. He looked at Yogi and re-iterated not in a joking manner that you better run that out for now on.
Point well taken by Berra. As Yogi said, what made him special was this ability to run and give it 110 all the time. He walked the talk. When he got on me, I realized he was right. He ran everywhere, that's what made him special. He had every right to get on me. I had no recourse for he always backed it up.
Have a great day!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Greetings to all on this beautiful Sept. 9th.
Thought of the day: TIME AND SCORE
I was just talking with a former collegue and he mentioned how he is trying to teach a basketball player the relationship between time and score. In all sports you understand timing is important. However, time will shift, the circumstance changes and people need to be flexible. Most people struggle with Time and Score relationship. The Creative Planner, ALLIED EFFORT, is trying to allow you to understand this crucial relationship. This is the time allotted. When can I score. When can I do the things that matter most to me. When can I do the things that I need to do to be responsible. Understanding time and score is the difference between being a champion and the rest of everyone else. Time and Score means knowing where you are batting in the rotation, who gets the ball on 4th and goal and who is taking the winning shot in hoop. Time and Score. Have a great day. TOT
Thought of the day: TIME AND SCORE
I was just talking with a former collegue and he mentioned how he is trying to teach a basketball player the relationship between time and score. In all sports you understand timing is important. However, time will shift, the circumstance changes and people need to be flexible. Most people struggle with Time and Score relationship. The Creative Planner, ALLIED EFFORT, is trying to allow you to understand this crucial relationship. This is the time allotted. When can I score. When can I do the things that matter most to me. When can I do the things that I need to do to be responsible. Understanding time and score is the difference between being a champion and the rest of everyone else. Time and Score means knowing where you are batting in the rotation, who gets the ball on 4th and goal and who is taking the winning shot in hoop. Time and Score. Have a great day. TOT
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