The Sages said, “Be a judge; not a lawyer.” What does this mean and how does it help us become the most effective and successful person possible? On a surface level and when directed at an actual judge, the advice is obvious. Whereas a lawyer is paid to win the case for his or her…
In Tim Sanders‘ terrific new book, Today We Are Rich: Harnessing The Power Of Total Confidence, he talks about being a “builder of ideas” as opposed to a “destroyer of dreams.” He suggests being a “partner and collaborator” rather than what he calls the opposite, “the devil’s advocate.” He was not suggesting one should simply…
To edify, according to one definition in Webster’s, is “to build.” When you edify a person, you literally build them up in the minds of other people and, perhaps most importantly, in their own mind, as well. Edify a person, to others and to themselves, even for the things you wish they would do. They’ll…
In yesterday’s post, we looked at a question posted by my friends, Chris Brogan and Joe Sorge on their show, Kitchen Table Talks” which asked, “Which is more important — the product or the process?” In examining the question, it was suggested that perhaps there was a third choice: that both are just as important.…
On Tuesday’s episode of my favorite Internet business show, “Kitchen Table Talks” with Chris Brogan and Joe Sorge, the “Question of the Week” was: “Which is more important — the product or the process?” In other words, of the two, the product itself, or the system by which the product is marketed and sold, which…
Years ago, while reading a very good book by Milo O. Frank entitled, How To Get Your Point Across In 30 Seconds or Less, I was reminded that – in the context of persuasion – there are three essentials for every form of spoken or written communication: “Know what you want, know who can give…
Just finished the book, Idea Man: A Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft, by Paul Allen. It was a fascinating look into the digital genius, entrepreneur, philanthropist, musician and explorer whom, because of his private nature, few outside his world knew much about before this book. I learned many lessons from the book though it…
In The Go-Giver, John David Mann and I share Five Laws; the last of which has to do specifically with receiving. As the story’s protege, Joe, suddenly concluded: “All the giving in the world won’t bring success, won’t create the results you want, unless you also make yourself willing and able to receive in like…
We’ve all heard that “It isn’t what you say, but how you say it.” Well, what you say is also very important. However, how you say it often has an even greater effect. And, I believe that my great friend, Amy Wells of The Bridal Salon of San Antonio proves that with the following story:…
I recently tweeted and posted on Facebook one of my favorite thoughts: “Just because you think it doesn’t mean you have to say it. Self-editing before speaking can help avoid much regret.” It seemed as though practically everyone who commented could relate, not only to the statement itself, but that we’ve all fallen victim to…
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