Welcome to TIPS for Extraordinary
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Sunday, February 3, 2008
Written & Published by Philip E. Humbert, PhD
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Table of Contents:
1. The One-Minute TIP
2. Welcome Notes
3. The Every-Day Magic of Small Steps
4. Quotes of the Week
5. Strictly Business: Duplicate Yourself to Success
6. Resources and Tools for YOUR Success!
7. Humor: The Philosophy of Ambiguity
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1. The One-Minute TIP
Most of us cannot achieve great things because in
general, human beings do not do "big" things. We do little things. We
get up, we go to work. We hug our loved ones, we make phone calls. We
balance the checkbook, exercise and fix dinner. We do little things!
Highly successful people simply do the right little things, at the right
time, in the right way, and they do lots of them.
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2. Welcome Notes
First things first! It’s all well and good to talk about achieving our
goals, electing a new President or saving the planet, but come on—this
is Super Bowl Sunday! This Sunday, everything stops and in America (and
in much of the world) people gather around the television, eat a month’s
supply of junk food and have a wonderful time.
I’m not much of a sports fan, but I appreciate any excuse for a party.
So, invite some friends, buy some chips, order a pizza, and enjoy!
Whether or not your preferred team wins the game, make sure you and your
friends have a winning day.
In preparing for the World Class Life Conference in May, I’ve been
thinking a lot about “happiness” and the “good life.” It occurs to me
that it’s vital to celebrate every day with bit of love, a little fun,
some productive work, and a touch of mischief. None of us know how long
we’ll live. Illness and tragedy happen, but for today, you can
celebrate. Call a friend, hug a loved one, read a book or watch the
game. Whatever you do, make it a GREAT day!
And of course, check out our World Class Life Conference! Life is short,
make the most of it! You deserve joy and happiness, fulfillment, a “life
of one’s own.” Unfortunately, that kind of satisfaction—a World Class
Life—doesn’t happen by accident. In fact, few people seem to achieve it,
even though each of us knows we deserve it and “could” have it. Treat
yourself! I hope you’ll take action. Join us! Get the info and register
at:
http://MyWorldClassLife.com
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3: The Every-Day Magic of Small Steps
One of the great tragedies is to spend life nurturing a great dream, a
“magnificent obsession” and never see it come true. To die with your
dreams still inside you, waiting for another time, another day, or a
"big break" is the greatest of failures. We cannot wait!
Literally every thing you see and every tool you use, even the chair
you're sitting on, began as nothing but thought. Someone had an idea for
a chair. Henry Ford had an idea that cars could be in every garage. Your
computer began as an idea and a series of huge, crude devices in the
1940's. The computer you are looking at right now began as someone's
idea that they could manufacture and sell computers better, faster and
cheaper than anyone else.
Everything starts with an idea. It always has, and always will.
Many people have observed that "ideas are things." Thoughts and words
have the power to move us, to change us, and to become living,
breathing, tangible things! In a sense, our world is made up of nothing
but thoughts and words!
But there is a gulf between an idea and its fulfillment.
Most "things" are actually still-born and never come to fruition because
we fail to span the gulf between potential and reality. That gap can
only be bridged with daily action.
How many times have you thought of an invention or process that could be
worth a fortune and later found that same (or a similar) product for
sale a few months later? We've all had that experience. Someone got rich
off "your" idea and the difference is that they took specific, concrete,
focused ACTION. Their product is in the store, for sale, making them
money, and your idea is still…a dream.
Here are some basics, some essentials to make your dreams come true:
1. Keep a list of big things. On your desk, or on your bathroom
mirror, keep a list of your most important projects, goals and
commitments. Keep it where you see it, and read it, every day. Keep it
current. What we think about, gets done.
2. Keep a list of small things. Keep a list of 5-minute tasks,
phone calls or notes that you can do any place, any time. When you have
a moment, make that call. Every day, send a note or read a few pages.
Always know "what's next" and take action, every single day.
3. Plan your days. Every evening, plan the following day. First
thing in the morning, plot your strategy. Leaders have always done this!
This is not new! But only about 4% of the population does it. Write down
your priorities and choose your daily actions.
4. Take magnificent care of yourself! Healthy, happy, energetic
people get the most done. It takes time and energy to achieve greatness.
If you "don't have time," or are too tired or too distracted, you will
not achieve your dreams. Take care of yourself.
We've all heard the phrase, "Rome wasn't built in a day." We know that
"a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step," and we've
heard the Serenity Prayer that ends, "Give me the courage to change the
things I can."
Most of us will not achieve great things over-night because in general,
human beings do not do "big" things. We do little things. We get up, we
go to work. We hug our loved ones, we make phone calls. We balance the
checkbook, exercise and fix dinner. We do little things! Highly
successful people simply do the right little things, at the right time,
in the right way, and they do lots of them.
If you would achieve great things, do little things and pile them one on
top of another, until you reach the stars. Start today.
Want a small step that could pay HUGE
rewards?
Attend the World Class Life Conference, May
15-17th.
You deserve a life lived "on purpose", a
life of peace,
passion, power and prosperity. Great people
often
point to a time when everything changed,
and this
could be your "turning point." I hope
you’ll join us.
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4. Quotes of the Week
"I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to
accomplish small tasks, as if they were great and noble."
-- Helen Keller
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
-- Eleanor Roosevelt
"We don't know who we are until we see what we can do."
-- Martha Grimes
"Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole
staircase,
just take the first step."
-- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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5. Strictly Business: Duplicate Yourself to Success
One of my clients recently developed a wonderful new business. It’s been
thrilling to watch him create a system for getting paid to have fun! No,
I won't give away the kernel of his system, but I will describe the
principles that make it work.
1. His business is well-funded from the start. Most professionals
are surprised at the costs of equipping an office and launching a new
practice. Most start out under-capitalized. My client developed a
business model that can be set up for under $20,000, so he can do it
right and create momentum from the very beginning. Start with enough
capital to do things right!
2. His products are low cost, quickly consumed, and standardized.
In other words, he makes lots of repeat sales. Think McDonalds
restaurants, or gas stations, or Bic pens. His customers appreciate the
convenience, and when they need more, they come back and buy again. The
cost of sales goes down, while volume and profits go up. Good system!
3. Finally, because the business is modular, he can easily
duplicate himself. Once the bugs are worked out, he can establish more
outlets and hire people to run them, or franchise the idea, or follow a
number of other plans. The key is duplication.
Unless you can duplicate yourself, no matter how fancy your title, you
are basically working for wages. A surgeon may earn a great deal per
hour, but she only gets paid when she operates.
To increase your earnings, duplicate yourself. Find a way to
"modularize" (is that a word?) your business model and let other people
make money helping you make money. You really can't do it all yourself!
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6. Resources and Tools for YOUR Success!
#1 The 13th Annual World Class Life(tm) Conference
May 15-17th in Beautiful Wisconsin!
If not now, when?
If not you, who? (You DESERVE this!)
http://MyWorldClassLife.com
Living well can be defined as living "a life of one's own." Too many of
us spend our lives working hard, racing around and chasing other
people's goals! Don't let that happen to you! You DESERVE time for
yourself! You deserve time to clarify your values, goals and highest
aspirations in life! You deserve practical, powerful strategies to make
your dreams come true!
Of course you do! And the winners in life take the time. They invest in
their skills and their goals. They network with the best people they can
find. They attend the seminars. They plot strategy and make sure they
are "on course" to achieve their most important priorities.
A great life does not happen by accident or by working "harder" and
hoping for the best. Success in life – total, balanced, fulfilling
success – is the logical result of doing the right things, in the right
order, at the right time. The WCL has been THE turning point for many
people over the years. It gives you the tools and the time, the space
and permission to focus on what you truly want for your life. It gives
you strategies that work, and the inspiration to work them. Make the
commitment to create and live the life you truly want!
I hope you'll join us. Get all the info and register at:
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7. Humor: The Philosophy of Ambiguity
These conundrums have been around for a long time, but I love this
stuff! It always gives me a chuckle and this particular list came from
Mandy Antzoylatos, all the way from South Africa! I should be used to
living on a small planet by now, but the world-wide reach of TIPS
continues to amaze me. Thanks for sending this, Mandy!
Atheism is a non-prophet organization.
If humans evolved from monkeys and apes, why do we still have moneys and
apes?
What if there were no hypothetical questions?
What do you do when you seen an endangered animal eating an endangered
plant?
If a parsley farmer is sued, can they garnish his wages?
Would a fly without wings be called a walk?
If the police arrest a mime, do they tell him he has the right to remain
silent? Or, does he gain the right to speak? Or…???
One nice thing about egotists: they don’t talk about other people.
Do infants enjoy infancy as much as adults enjoy adultery?
How is it possible to have a civil war?
If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done?
Why is there an expiration date on sour cream?
Can an atheist get insurance against acts of God?
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Be kind to yourself and to someone else, and have a
wonder-FULL week!
Philip E. Humbert, PhD,
President, The Philip E. Humbert Group, Inc.
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