1st January 2008

Challenges for 2008

Hi there

If life can be compared to a journey and you must choose which road to take, are you going to choose the road that leads to mediocrity, failure and obscurity? Or are you going to choose the road that leads to success and excellence? The choice is yours.

It’s the time of the year where we say Good Bye to 2007 and Hello to 2008. Time to take stock of what we have achieve in 2007 and what we can achieve in 2008.

So start to pen down your goals for 2008. Writing down your goals will translate them into an action plan, instead of just remaining wishes and dreams. It helps you to focus on your goals and set the stage for changing it into reality.

Goal setting is vital for personal growth and development. But, unfortunately, there are people who wander through life without setting any goals and live it devoid of meaning and purpose.

I shall dwell on the reason on why setting goals is important and its principle tomorrow but today, I would like to wish all of you a Blessed New Year. May 2008 be a very meaningful and exciting year for you.

As we reminisce our past achievements and move towards 2008, let us now relax and lie back to enjoy this song by ABBA entitled “HAPPY NEW YEAR”

Food for thought - ” Your life is up to you, life provides the canvas, you do the painting” - AnonSuccess - Your Choice
Truly Yours
Nancy

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29th December 2007

How Women And Men Listen

Hello there,

I came across this article and found it very interesting and thought I would like to share with you.

This article commented that typically, a woman can use an average of 6 listening expressions in a ten-second period to reflect, and then feed back the speaker’s emotions. Her face will mirror the emotions being expressed by the speaker. To someone watching, it can almost look as if the events being discussed are happening to both women.

Below is a typical ten-second sequence of a woman showing she is listening:-

Why Men and Women Listen

A woman reads the meaning of what is being said through voice intonation and the speaker’s body language. This is exactly what a man needs to do to capture a woman’s attention and keep her listening. Most men are daunted by the prospect of using facial feedback while listening, but it pays big dividends for the man who becomes adept at the art.

On the other hand, men appears to listen like statues. This is because the biological objective of our male warrior when listening was to remain impassive, so as not to betray his emotions.

Here are the same range of facial expressions used by a man in a ten-second listening periods.

Why Men and Women Listen

This is a light-hearted look at male listening technique, but recognising the truth in the humour gives it edge. This emotionless mask that men use while listening allows them to feel in control of the situation, but does not mean a man does not experience emotions. Brain scans reveal that men feel emotion as strongly as women, but avoid showing it.
Food for thought - “Those who try doing something and fail are infinitely better than those who try and do nothing and suceed” - Richard Bird

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Truly yours

Nancy

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28th December 2007

Seven Types of Listeners - Part 2 Continued by Dale Carnegie

Hi there

Yesterday I talk about the 7 types of listeners and how we can improve ourselves if we belong to this group of listeners. We talk about instances that if we are “preoccupied” listeners, then we must make it a point to set aside what we are doing when someone is speaking to us so that conversations can be achieved.

What about situations where are talking to this group of people, let’s say the “preopcupied” to start of? How then do we deal with this group of people? The following are ways that will help us deal with them when talking to them.

1. The “Preoccupied”

When dealing with a preoccupied listener, begin with a statement that will get their attention, be brief and get to the bottom line quickly because their attention span is short. You might ask, “Is this a good time?” or perhaps say “I need our undivided attention for just a moment.’

2. The ‘Out-to-Lunches”

Check in with them every now and again and ask if they understood what you were saying . As with the “preoccupieds”, begin with a statement that will catch their attention, and be concise and to the point because their attention span is short.

3. The “Interrupters”

As for interrupters, when they chime in, stop immediately and let them talk, or they will never listen to you. When they are done, you might say “as I was saying before…..” to bring their interruption to their attentions.

4. The ” Whatevers”

When dealing with a “whatevers. ” , you must dramatize your ideas and ask questions of them to get their involvement.

5. The “Combatives”

For the “combatives”, when they disagree or point the blame, look forward instead of back. Talk about how you might agree to disagree, or what can be done differently next time.

6. The “Analysts”

You might want to say, “I just need to run something by you, I’m not looking for any advice, ” when dealing with an “analyst”.

This concludes the topic on the types of listener; how do we improve ourselves if we belonged to this grouping and how do we deal with them if we are faced with such listeners. Of course, it will be good if we can achieve to be a “engagers” listener as “engagers” listen with their eyes, ears and hearts and try to put themselves in the speaker’s shoes. Not only that, they listen at the highest level and their listening skills encourage one to continue talking and give one the opportunity to discover one’s own solution and let one’s ideas unfold.

Food for thought - ” I am one, but only one. I cannot do everything; but I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do” - Edward Everett Hale

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Truly yours

Nancy

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25th December 2007

Christmas Greetings

Hi there,

It’s me again. I’ve been away and have not been updating my site.

Today is a very special day and to all of you visiting this site, here’s “Wishing U not just smiles but laughter, not just joys but happiness, not just wishes but wealth, not just peace but serenity, not just good health but enjoyment and not just blessings but fulfillment!! Also, Wishing You and your loved ones a Blessed Christmas and A Very Wonderful 2008!!”

With this, I would like share with you a Christmas puzzle I received from a friend through email. This puzzle belonged to Jacquie Lawson, an English artist living in the picturesque village of Lurgashall in Southern England. She has created many beautiful e-cards and especially this Christmas puzzle which I enjoy fixing most. My kids love it and it is fun and easy!

Try this out

Tomorrow I will be touching on Developing Trust and Collaboration by Dale Carnegie.

Till then see you!

Once again, A BLESSED CHRISTMAS TO YOU!

Success - Your Choice

Nancy

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