Submitted by David DeFord www.DavidDeFord.com
I submit this issue of my e-zine from a hotel room in New Orleans. I’m attending an exciting meeting of the National Speakers Association.
The last speaker this afternoon asked us if we were to climb onto the platform and speak for forty-five minutes on our core message, what would be our title?
I knew immediately what would be my topic.
Act and not be acted upon.
If I look through the more than 200 articles I’ve written, and the dozens of speeches I’ve given, this one theme shows clearly.
What yields the greater results:
- Luck or intention;
- Excuses or accountability;
- Blame or personal ownership;
- Stumbling into fortune or planned pursuit?
We’re approaching the beginning of a new year. It’s a time of reflection and resolution. Will you act or be acted upon in 2008?
I challenge you to list what you really want next year.
Then make a plan on how you will accomplish each one. Take action.
Act and not be acted upon.
Quotes
The antidote to worry is purposeful action - Brian Tracy
Circumstance plays a minor role in the outcome of our lives. Our choices determine the paths we take - David DeFord
Change will happen because you make it happen. Dr. Phil McGraw Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It’s not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it’s when you’ve had everything to do, and you’ve done it - Margaret Thatcher
The person who is waiting for something to turn up might start with their shirt sleeves - Garth Henrichs
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David DeFord helps people who are disappointed with their business networking results. He offers interactive corporate and public training on the art of business networking and on the online networking tool LinkedIn.
www.DavidDeFord.com
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