THE KEYS TO SUCCESS IS HAVING A GOOD SENSE OF AUSSIE HUMOUR!!!
When I migrated to this amazing country one of the most appealing things of the Aussie culture (besides so many other beautiful things) was its sense of humor. In business leadership, political leadership, communities and everyday life the Australian humor is one of the best around the world.
Australian humor has a long history that can be traced back to our origins as convict colonies. It is therefore no surprise that a national sense of humor quickly developed that responded to those conditions. This unique sense of humor is recognised (although maybe not always understood) the world over as being distinctly Australian. Our humor is dry, full of extremes, anti-authoritarian, self-mocking and ironic. In times of adversity (bush fires, flood, hail storm etc) this is one of the keys to success that has rebuilt so many families, communities and businesses. Aussie humor has really formed the foundation of the Aussie culture and its entrepreneurship.
Although I love so many comedians, Dave Hughes is one the best: ENJOY!!!!
Australians can have a very black sense of humour. While in many cultures it is considered poor taste to find humour in difficult circumstances, Australians tend to look for this lighter side. This is perhaps our strongest reference to our brutal past, where humour was a means of coping with a bad situation. A (perhaps unintentional) example of this is the naming of the Harold Holt Memorial Swimming Pool in Melbourne after a Prime Minister who disappeared whilst swimming in the ocean in 1967.
Australians also have a strong tradition of targeting themselves as objects of humor. A regular on the stand-up circuit is comedian Steady Eddy, who has cerebral palsy and uses his disability as material for his routines. One of his gags talks about how hard it is for him to find love – whenever he sees a beautiful woman, he finds himself wishing ‘ …if only she had a limp’. Australians from ethnic backgrounds also use this type of humor very effectively. Television and stage shows such as Acropolis Now and Wogs out of Work have honed this form of humor to an art, with performers mocking their ethnic backgrounds and traditions. This is probably one of the reasons why many achieve success. It is one of the characteristics of being a successful entrepreneur.
Paul Mantel – http://www.livelifeco.com
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LESSONS WITH DR YUNUS….PART 2
ENTREPRENEURSHIP…..THE ANSWER TO OUR PROBLEMS?
Is having a successful business just about wealth creation? Is achieving success only about financial freedom or would there be a deeper purpose about being entrepreneurial? Is there a deeper purpose about what we do?
Dr.Mohammad Yunus’s (Noble peace prize winner) view is that many of the problems of the world remain unsolved because capitalism is poorly understood and poorly practiced. The issue, he says, is not in the capitalist system itself, but in the hash that people repeatedly make of it. He completely rejects the common views, that capitalism is all about the bottom line. He says: “In this narrow interpretation we create a one-dimensional human being to play the role of entrepreneur. We insulate him from other dimensions of life, such as religious, emotional, political dimensions….Everyday human beings are not one-dimensional entities, they are excitingly multidimensional and indeed colourful. Dr Yunus thinks capitalism can – and should – enrich the whole person.
How true and profound! We are all connected. It’s only with the realization of a multidimensional entity where the inner creativity of a human being can be fully utilised. We are therefore so capable. Entrepreneurship is of more importance when a multi-dimemensional interpretation is practiced and will be the foundation of a strong multidimensional society. A successful business will therefore always obtain a deeper purpose than just creating profits. The integrity of the home based business I am involved in is of high priority to me as making profits will always be a bi-product of the real purpose of the service and value we provide to the society as a whole. It’s therefore that my passion for this home based business is founded in the deeper purpose of it. Any business with a strong deeper purpose will be worth being part of and fighting for!
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lESSONS FROM DR. YUNUS…part 1
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WITH A DEEPER PURPOSE!
Having my own home based business I am always very interested in general business and what the underlying motivation is for someone to step into the business world to ultimately achieve success; whatever the definition of success might be. Whilst reading Richard Branson’s book (“Business stripped bare”; highly recommend it) about entrepreneurship I came across this interesting statement from Dr.Muhammad Yunus that I absolutely love
Dr.Muhammad Yunus is the Nobel Peace Prize winner 2006 and has pioneered an economic system that transformed the lives of millions. Muhammad is a proponent of ‘social businesses. He states:
Ordinary businesses are aimed at making money….there is no consideration of how people benefit; it’s all about making profits. Social business, on the other hand, is all about social benefits, not personal gain. Profits are important to social businesses, which seek to sell products at prices that make it self-sustaining. A social business is not a charity – but profits are not its ultimate goal. When a social business turns a profit, the original investors are repaid, but the rest of the profits stay with the company in order to achieve its long-term social goal of helping the poor.
Being entrepreneurial and involved in a business myself with a deeper purpose is so liberating and profound. I could never be involved in an ordinary business as there is nothing more satisfying then helping other people and making a contribution or change in their lives. Forever grateful to Dr. Yunus for your effective leadership and the business that I am in.
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THE ULTIMATE IN SELF DISCIPLINE..WATCH THIS MOVIE
SELF DISCIPLINE WITH LANCE….UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!
If we talk about high human performances there is probably one word that pops up in my mind and that is self discipline. One of the keys to success has to be discipline – no doubt. I have never seen or heard from a successful person without self discipline. Whether you talk about wealth creation, leadership development, financial success or Olympic gold medal performances, self discipline is one of the pillars of success
What Is Self-Discipline?
Self-discipline is the ability to get yourself to take action regardless of your emotional state.
Imagine what you could accomplish if you could simply get yourself to follow through on your best intentions no matter what. Picture yourself saying to your body, “You’re overweight. Lose 20 pounds.” Without self-discipline that intention won’t become manifest. But with sufficient self-discipline, it’s a done deal. The pinnacle of self-discipline is when you reach the point that when you make a conscious decision; it’s virtually guaranteed you’ll follow through on it.
If we talk about self discipline one name comes up in my head: Lance Armstrong! 7 times winner of one of the toughest races in the world, the tour du France. Below you can watch an amazing footage where Lance is preparing himself, with full self confidence, in the off season of the pro-circuit. Being a fanatic follower of the tour I know that most pro-riders will have a rest period during the time when Lance was in full self discipline, training in winter, in the Alps. Incredible. Please note the weather conditions. Most riders will use this as an excuse to stay at home; I cannot blame them, to be honest. Watch the movie and see for yourself…the ultimate in self discipline..ENJOY!!!
note: listen to Lance when he get told he cannot go any further. I love it!!
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THE FUTURE IS IN OUR “BEING” AS A PARENT!!
BUILDING CONFIDENCE AS A PARENT
Being a parent myself (two young boys) I am very conscious about my behavior and effect on the character shaping of my two little “monkeys”. Being a parent is the best thing in the world. The endless rumbles, playing trying tricks to each other and the endless questions about the happenings from a child’s world perspective is priceless. Very consciously I praise my two boys as much as I can. It really builds confidence in their little minds. After I praise my youngest son (4 years), he often asks me: “are you impressed with me”? How beautiful!
Ray Burke states, “Praise is powerful. Praising your child is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. Praise is nourishment. It helps your child grow emotionally, just as food helps your child grow physically” (Burke, 1997, pg. 51). One could not have summed up what the effects of praise are any better than that. Praise is a method of keeping focus on the positive of any situation. Charles Schaefer’s’ book, How to Influence Children, states that praise is to give a “realistic, positive appraisal of a child’s performance” (pg. 230).
The reason behind giving praise is to build up self confidence, to give a belief of personal satisfaction, with the addition of feeling secure within one’s self (Hurlock, 1978, pg. 311). There is a sense of confidence that one has when one knows that someone has paid attention and has encourage them with a positive response, due to their efforts. Norma Cutts stated that praise makes you radiate “well-being” (Cutts, 1952, pg. 245). So in praising your child it will only encourage them to do well at whatever task they are faced with doing. It creates self reliance which is one of the keys to success no matter what they like to achieve (Burke, R., & Herron, R. (1996). Common Sense Parenting. Nebraska: Boys Town Press).
Anything we do and who we are towards our kids matters. For us, for them and for the next generation. Everything matters!!
Paul Mantel – http://www.livelifeco.com
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GOING DOWNHILL…WITH GRATITUDE FOR HERMANN MAIER
ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN VANCOUVER OLYMPIC GAMES 2010
Being a real ski ‘bum’ myself I am always super excited when the winter Olympics are coming up. My favorite event is, with no doubt the Alpine skiing (particularly the Downhill). Having skied the famous world cup run in Kitzbuhl myself (not in competition but on my holidays, may I add) I do have some sort of an indication about the level of self confidence and self reliance the top skiers must have in how to succeed when they go down these insane runs.
Alpine skiing has been practiced in the European Alps for at least 150 years. In addition to adapting cross-country techniques to suit their steeper slopes, alpine skiers also found they needed slightly wider skis to go downhill safely, and developed different ways to use their poles and new turning techniques to match the more vertical terrain of the high mountains.
Alpine skiing for both men and women debuted as an Olympic sport in 1936 at Garmisch-Partenkirchen. In 1948, separate downhill and slalom races were added. From that time, super combined was not contested at an Olympic Winter Games until 1988, in Calgary. The giant slalom was added in 1952, and the super-G in 1988.
The downhill event features the longest course and the highest speeds in alpine skiing. Each skier makes a single run down a single course. The fastest time determines the winner.
How to succeed for the Canadian team will probably come down to the right selection as there will be fierce competition within the Canadian team(Guay, Kucera, Hudec and Osborne-Paradis). Maybe this will lead to beating the Austrians. With the retirement of Hermann Maier, the Austrians will have to come up with a bunch of success strategies. And what a super location for the Olympics, having great memories from Whistler myself. I just can’t wait
With gratitude for the legend Hermann Maier!!!!
Paul Mantel – http://www.livelifeco.com
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Leadership abilities – when did we stop thinking for ourselves?
I saw a video on You Tube the other day after having a conversation with a colleague and friend John (fellow Entrepreneur), that made me laugh hysterically. It is a simple skit that outlines 2 employees on an escalator who are so wrapped up in the day to day, that they’ve stopped thinking for themselves.
Then I actually started to reflect on this and it made me realise that although it’s very funny as a skit – how true it’s become in everyday life. When did we stop listening to our own instincts, our own gut feelings, our own beliefs – and start accepting what other people tell us. When did we simply STOP using common sense??? When did we start allowing other peoples opinions to make us doubt ourselves, our own ability and what choices we make? What do we need to do to build our own confidence and self image and start being and displaying the leadership qualities in our own lives?
How often would the sales person hear – “I’ll have to check with my friend, my spouse, my partner”
“Does this dress look good on me, is it my colour, does it suit my figure?” Surely we know ourselves if we like something – if it suits us – if it looks good? When did we stop listening to our own instincts? When did we stop trusting our own opinion? In my opinion – leadership qualities and leadership abilities come from first and foremost from being confident in yourself – to think for yourself and to not be concerned about the opinions of others.
To be the leader and to display leadership qualities you need to be committed to whatever it is you have chosen to do in your life, your purpose is something that should ring true for you and only you. It does not matter if no one else understands why you chose to do or not to do something, as long as you’re being true to yourself. Leadership means you do the best and are the best you can be, for you, for your family and your team / colleagues. Displaying honesty, ethics and integrity and above all staying true to your path and compass. Success comes from taking your own steps – one at a time.
So many people think that they have no choice anymore – the news, media, gossip columnists tell them what they should think, how they should look and how they should feel, and sadly I look around me and see evidence that so many people see to have stopped thinking for themselves.
Yonika
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Entrepreneurship – were you born with it?
ENTREPRENEURSHIP…WERE YOU BORN WITH IT?
Entrepreneurship…a term that is used a lot these days. What does it really mean? Are you born with with entrepreneurship or can you learn it? If you look in any bookstore or on the internet there are some many books and information regards this subject. So many self claimed Guru’s who tell you to follow a step by step program so you can succeed in any venture you are undertaking. Is this real entrepreneurship or just another attempt to sell you a “make feel good book”?
Entrepreneurship is actually defined as “the state of being an entrepreneur.” An entrepreneur is an individual who owns, organizes, and manages a business and, in so doing, assumes the risk of either making a profit or losing the investment. So what does it really take to be an entrepreneur? What does it take to have business success?
Choose to be a Winner
What comes up for me in relation to achieving success in your business and be an entrepreneur is do learn and experience for yourself. To throw yourself in the deep end, keep smiling on your way up and on the journey learn as much as you can in regards to personal development. Personal growth is really the key to any success you like to achieve, not just in your business. It is the continuous process of learning from your own failures and successes, stretching your brain every day. The concept of being a student of life is so liberating. This concept completely eliminates the fear factor or the “what if’s or the but’s”. A good friend of mine once said:”if chocolates and nut were if’s and but’s then Everyday would be Christmas”. I believe that every human being is an entrepreneur deep down inside. One of the true basics needs of human life is to grow mentally; this is where true happiness lies. It will then be a matter of choice. Are you choosing to be at the effect of your circumstances, are you happy to settle for less or will you be at cause, face your own fears and grow to unlimited heights.
Paul Mantel
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It’s an interesting question… For some Success can be measured by how much money they have in the bank, for others it could be the role they play in their community, the career they have, or maybe it’s the person they are being.
For me personally it’s all about the contribution you make and the integrity and values you have. There are plenty of very wealthy people out there who have achieved success and have created financial success, but if they are alone without friends and loved ones, then one would hardly call them successful. Money alone won’t keep you warm at night. On the other hand, having absolutely no money or financial security is not a success story either, no matter how much you give back to your community. You need to be able to help yourself to be able to more effectively help others.
- Key to Success
Integrity would have to come into the definition of success for me every time. I know of many people who would consider themselves to be “successful Business Men or Women” and from a monetary standpoint that could be true. However their integrity is often lacking and their attitude displays one of “what’s in it for me”? Often these individuals display acts of greed, selfishness and arrogance – these are are certainly not leadership qualities . Luckily most of the Successful people I know display effective leadership and as a result are successful in every sense of the word – they are rich in income, friendships, relationships, health and happiness and those 5 things would be my 5 pre-requisites in the definition of Success.
One of my favourite Personal Development speakers Jim Rohn once said “if you help enough people get what they want, you can have everything you want” and this is how I run my business. My home based business opportunity is absolutely about generating a fantastic income for myself and my family, but that would be a pretty empty goal if I couldn’t assist others to create the same along the way. Helping others to create self confidence, self reliance and achieve financial and personal success is something I love to do as a coach. My husband Paul and I were recently at a Polaris Media Group conference, in Puerto Rico and we got to hear from an amazing speaker Neal Petersen. Neal sailed solo around the world in a boat he designed and built – 27,000 miles in a boat alone at sea! Neal spoke about having 4 key values in what you do, and to me sums up Success;
“1. Is it right for me?
2. Is it right for my family?
3. Is it right for my community?
4. Is it right for the next generation?”
I genuinely believe if you ask yourself these 4 questions about the actions you are taking in life, and can answer yes to each of those 4 things, you’d have to be on a successful path. I know that what we are doing with our Business is absolutely on a success path . “Stand and be counted by your contribution” Neal Petersen
Make it a great day!!
Yonika
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