Set examples
By being on time
By not swearing
By saying the truth
By not gossiping
By exercising
By being honest
By being a good example…
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Assure yourself
That you can do it. That you have the knowledge, or are able to get the necessary knowledge to do it. You have to assure yourself that getting it done is simple and will not be easy, but it can be done.
2011
May
29
Actively listen
Listening should not be passive, be interested in the other by listen actively. You can listen actively by asking probing questions, leaning toward the other and look him/her in the eyes. Use you body language and agree with an occasional yes.
2011
May
28
Say thanks
It is not that hard to say “thank you” and it can make a big difference for the giver. Be grateful for what you receive.
2011
May
27
A Weird View of Money – Dave Ramsey
http://www.youtube.com/embed/Af1zc0qhr8o
2011
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26
Don’t slouch
Slouching is not being active. Inactivity is stagnant. By being stagnant you will decrease in size and you will become obsolete.
2011
May
25
Live urgently
Don’t wait for tomorrow what you urgent can do today:
Say I’m sorry today.
Call a friend today.
Make savings today.
Exercise today.
Huge today.
Smile today.
Dance today
2011
May
24
Step back
Step back from the spotlight and evaluate your actions. Stepping back will help you to make better decisions. Step back so you can make room for others. They will appreciate this and give you more in return.
2011
May
23
Experience nature
I live a busy life in the city. And sometimes I really need to experience nature. Enjoy the extended views of beautiful landscapes. Enjoy a nice song of a lovely bird. Walk in the woods and smell de sent of fresh leafs. Experience nature like it is meant to be… Sometimes I do miss the nature of Ecuador.
2011
May
22
Learn efficiently
Learning can be slow or fast. It doesn’t matter if it is slow of fast, what does matter is you do it efficiently. Try to avoid making the same mistakes over and over again. When something goes wrong, learn efficiently and get on.
2011
May
21
Plan vacations
Take a vacation from work, from the the daily chores. Plan to do something different from your daily activity so you can charge your batteries and get new inspiration.
2011
May
20
Eliminate nonessentials
The nonessentials can blur your vision and distract you: Too much blabla or just to much stuff. Just say it with the essential words and not more…
2011
May
19
Be sincere
Be sincere in what you do and what you say. Don’t over-present or misrepresent the real you. Just be consistent in your way and only say what you really believe from your hart
2011
May
18
Contrain yourself
Constraints can make you more creative. Having unlimited resources will not motivate you in finding quick solutions. If you have limited resources you have to find more creative solutions. Constraints will help you to think out of the box.
For example, you could constrain yourself by building some apparatus and only using materials you can get second hand, or on a garbage dump.
You could also make some new clothing design by reusing clothing from your grandmother closet. Another constraint is to only use organic materials, or only metals.
2011
May
17
Take initiative
Initiative starts things, great things. Just take initiative and be the great starter. A starter of small things that will have great change in the world.
I once started a small change in my life, by going abroad for a 10 months planned trip. In the end the 10 months became almost 4 years and I returned married with children. How a small initiative can have such a big impact on my life and that of my peers.