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The more practice you get the better you become

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 08:23:00 -0700

A different approach to get results! This audio post is from a great book called 'Ask and It is given'. As with everything we do, the first step to take action comes from a simple power within us... this is known as 'thought'. In plain words, you need to practice on thinking what is it you want achieved, keep on practicing this feeling and thoughts in your mind and soon it will materialize in front of your same eyes.

Ask_And_It_Is_Given_-_The_Law_Of_Attraction_-_11_-_With_Practice,_You_Will_Become_a_Joyous,_Deliberate_Creator.mp3 Listen on Posterous

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Tapping into your hidden real magic

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 17:22:00 -0700

01_Tapping_into_Real_Magic.mp3 Listen on Posterous

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Falling in love - audio

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 18:19:42 -0800

Ch 3 - Falling In Love by Gary Chapman Listen on Posterous

This is a great audio post to talk what it is being IN LOVE!

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The less traveled road is the road to success

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 13:38:25 -0700

After reading a great passage in Coelho's blog I remembered an article I read in a book by Robin Sharma (The monk who sold his ferrari) that taught me a great lesson. The lesson to learn and lesson I would like to share does exactly have to do with the title of this article.

The Less Traveled Road

We are always trying to take the easy way out, we aim for shortcuts, we do not choose the hardest road or the unknown path to resolve any problem. We are so used to take things easy, we are used to go with the flow. Did you know there is a better way to success? Why do you think there are tons of mediocre people? And on the other side of the same coin, we have just a few great leaders! You know why? Because the leaders, the great people on Earth are the ones that traveled the less traveled road.

I can give you a very good example as to why taking the less traveled road will give you the most profit (personal, work, health) in all areas of life.

Say you go fishing, the most obvious thing to do is gather together with other fishermen in that place you know fish is abundant. And that is fine, that is common sense and therefore the easiest way out! At the end, you would have caught a few fish and so the other fishermen. Now, let's see what happens when you choose the less traveled road. You choose to go fish in the place where fish is abundant but where no fishermen go; what happens at the end of the day? You end up catching more fish and as you have no competition you are the "KING" of the fish that day! You are the best fisherman, simple isn't it?

I hope you understand this "story" and know why it is always better to take the less traveled road.

When you have no competition it is easier to succeed! Always go where few fishermen go, always aim to do the things no one wants to do. Choose the toughest path in your career and life, you will only harvest the best! Success will be your best friend once you start taking "The less traveled road".

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Tools to lead and win by Robin Sharma

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:49:00 -0700

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Living simply - life is what we are

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:44:00 -0700

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Excusitis - get rid of this non-sense illness

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 07:23:00 -0700

This article is based on a reading from a book called 'The Magic Of Thinking Big'

Excusitis is broken down into 4 categories (AGE, INTELLIGENCE, HEALTH, LUCK)

Excusitis - Intelligence

I am not smart enough to apply for this job
I am not smart enough to make more money
I am not smart enough to (fill in the blank)

Unfortunately, we have been conditioned to either think we are not smart enough or that the other person is quite brilliant. The truth of the matter is we all have the same opportunities to show our intelligence. The book tells you to look at the next person around you and realize that person is only half smart as to what you have been conditioned to think.

Excusitis - Age

Another big mistake, age is never a problem to start your dreams.

Ronald Reagan became President at the age of 70
Apple founders were barely out of college when they had the idea of creating what now is a big success
McDonald's founder was about 50 when he had this idea of fast food chain

Attitude is most important than age, just do what you wanna do and do not worry if you are 15 or 90 years old.

Excusitis - Health

No one is physically perfect! When you complain about pain, you switch other people's viewpoint about you and they see you as a symbol of pain and they leave you, no one wants to be around you.

Franklin Roosevelt was the only President elected four terms, he had POLIO.
Stevie Wonder is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. Blind from infancy
Tiger Woods most successful golfer had stuttering problems at childhood but he got past it through hard work and practice

Excusitis - Luck

I seem to be surrounded by just negative events, nothing goes right in my life!!
I work hard but for some reason this other person gets all the good without even trying!!

I am sure you heard those two many times in your life, the true of the matter is LUCK has nothing to do with them. People who are successful is those who work hardest and do all they can to make their dreams come true.

How to cure this non-sense illness called EXCUSITIS?

Attitude towards life, yes that is the answer. No one is ever too young or too old, refuse to talk and think about your health. There is no bad luck only missed opportunities. You are as good as anyone else, try it and you will see.

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Growing Your Human Capital: 11 Ways to Boost Your Income-Producing Ability

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:48:00 -0700

Great article that teaches you the easiest ways to make more money!

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How To Create Deep Attraction - Video series

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:47:00 -0700

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Sean Stephenson - A story to be heard!

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:34:00 -0700

Listen to this guy, his story will change your life!!

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This is how you need to start your day

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:18:00 -0700

Thanks to Philosopher's Notes blog!

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5 easy ways to energize your day

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:46:00 -0700

Every morning practice some meditation (just put your mind in blank) for 15 minutes
Walk every morning for 15 minutes with a smile in your face (as you walk, bring emotional images to your mind that will make you happy)
Do not eat three hours before sleep
Soak in a warm bath at the end of a long, productive day
Light a candle and burn some essence oils 15 minutes before going to sleep

Taken from The Top 200 Secrets of Success by Robin Sharma

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The Effect of Thought - Podcast

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:00:00 -0700

James Allen - As A Man Thinketh

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It is not useless "Quote"

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:55:00 -0700

Just because something doesn't do what you planned it to do doesn't mean it's useless. — Thomas A. Edison

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Dealing with an upset employee

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:13:00 -0700

Hi readers,

It has been a while since my last article (work, work and more work). I have been quiet busy at work and as usual the more work we do the more problems arise. Problems I had to handle as a manager of the company I work for.

Today, an employee asked for some time to talk (she stated, IT IS REALLY IMPORTANT WE BOTH TALK). After that statement, I stopped from what I was doing at my desk and invited her in my office and we talked for about 45 minutes.

What did we talk about?

Correct, you guessed it right! The extra work we all have been under for the last month or so.

I started by asking her: What seems to be the problem? What is bothering you? and on she went..... Basically, her complain was she was doing double the work and she just thinks it is not worth it at all. All the sacrifice to have the job done and at the end of the tunnel she will see the same dark light! THE SAME DARK LIGHT = NO $$$ COMPENSATION.

And this is how I dealt with the upset employee:

I made a clear statement she is not the only employee in the company with the extra work
I pushed into her mind the importance of communication between employee and manager
I strongly advised to always look for help when needed

Lastly, I said to her. If you think you are doing way too much for the money we pay you, we all feel the same way at one point of our careers and the choice will always be yours to take!! You decide if you can keep up with that or not.

If any of my readers are in a management position at a company, tell us the way you have dealt with a similar problem.

I truly believe we are no longer in the position of demanding more money for the work we do and I am not against it either. The problem of 2010 is the lack of jobs, we no longer can shut our bosses up and start a new job next door. A couple of years ago, you could probably do this, not anymore. I also believe most people are way underpaid for the job they perform but ultimately it is your own self who has to look for a change. Complaining will not take you any further in your quest for more money at your workplace. On the contrary, show your boss solutions; give your boss less problems by helping him/her decide over different possible approaches to fix an error or in my case the extra work.

My employee did not offer solutions to the problem, but helped me realize I needed to make some changes within the group. Changes that I will talk to you tomorrow in a different article. CIAO!

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Don't take nothing personal - Podcast

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:28:00 -0700

The_Four_Agreements_-_05_-_The_Second_Agreement_(Don't_Take_Anything_Personally).mp3 Listen on Posterous

Don Miguel Ruiz - The Four Agreements

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The power of music to enlighten your true potential

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 11:29:00 -0700

Music is the ultimate weapon to enlighten your potential #modusvivendi One of the finest arts humans can be exposed to is 'Music". At the moment of writing these articles I am listening to some Spanish tracks I will share with you at the end of this post. I have my eyes closed and I am typing as to what my mind feels to it is more relevant to this article. Music is just a current you feel within your body filling up every space in you, from your feet to your head, from your fingertips to the toes. It is an incredible sensation.

Music arises all my senses I can smell as I type I can hear my words as I type I can feel how the singer felt when he sang his song. Leonardo Da Vinci (How to think like Leonardo Da Vinci – Seven steps to genius every day) used all his senses in his work; he deeply believed you needed to live life in order to experience supremacy. Music was one of his ways to focus and concentrate on new ideas. Besides painting, music was one of Da Vinci's tools to enhance expression.

I can recommend an exercise for you; use it at your office or home. Most books I read they recommend you listen to Mozart, Beethoven, etc. You can do that if you want. My approach is different, I think you should choose the music you like, the music that get your heart pumping, that music that makes you feel alive. In my case I love ballads from Camilo Sesto (Wikipedia - his music), Rudy La Scala (Wikipedia - his music) among others; these are Spanish artists from my time (1972-1992). Their music is exceptionally beautiful; their music makes me succumb to exhilaration. This music just takes me to an unknown world that I don't feel like leaving anymore once inside. Practice listening to your favorite music for at least 10 minutes in the morning, 10 minutes in the afternoon and then 10 minutes before you retire to your sleep.

The daily practice of this important exercise will expand your awareness; it will make you more appreciative, it will make you discover dormant forces you never thought you had. It will awaken the dormant artist in you (we all possess an artist within us). You will feel so enlightened; you will sense foreign forces invading your body, soul and mind. You will feel so alive, so in peace, so great. All geniuses throughout history knew this simple secret. They all practiced it when they needed to discover a new idea, to solve a problem, to become a better person. Music can do all this! Be appreciative of this fine art.

Go ahead; go listen to your favorite tune. Close your eyes immerse yourself in this world I know it exists. Be still with the music, be part of the music, feel the music enter your veins, feel the music caress your body, smell the music, touch the music. Become so involved with listening that you practically will erase everything else around but you and the melody. You and your music are all that matters!

Let the music enlighten the potential you have as a human being, it is there with you. Discover it! Listen to music! Become the music!

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Thought And Character - Podcast

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 07:11:00 -0700

As_A_Man_Thinketh_-_02_-_Thought_And_Character.mp3 Listen on Posterous

James Allen - As A Man Thinketh

Listen to this part of a great book called As A Man Thinketh by James Allen.

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Modusvivendi's Toolbox: Index Cards + Pencil - Don't you ever lose your ideas again

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:54:00 -0700

Index Cards are simply awesome! And they are also extremely cheap, you can get a set of 100 for less than 3 dollars at amazon and much cheaper if you look online.

With that being said, Index Cards + Pencil are our number one tool in our chest of developmental and growth tools. I always keep a couple of them in my wallet. They have saved me a whole lot. In a past article I wrote about people having about 60K thoughts being processed a day => The Mind - A Muscle Urging To Be Trained <= and if you ask me those are just too many to remember!!

Our mind is in a constant non-stoppable process of acquiring ideas, as I am writing this article I can't stop thinking of what I am doing in a few minutes. I am actually thinking what to wear to go visit my friend's house. Our minds are always working, and that is why index cards are so valuable for personal growth and to develop a better you (let's not forget the pencil).

Now you have in your hands (or wallet) a very powerful note taking app on the go. Not anymore will you say hmm, what was it?. Not anymore will you say hold on it is on the tip of my tongue. Not anymore you will have lost thoughts. From now on, you will write down every idea you in that moment think it is worth of writing. You can use this tool everywhere at work, home, theater, streets.

My job requires to supervise a group of employees and beside the interaction with my group I also have to communicate with account mangers, clients, vendors, etc. You can now imagine I not only have to handle my own ideas but also I have to keep everyone else's ideas with me. Unless you have some type of super-human powers, the achievement of keeping all these ideas handy are not an easy task. That is why smart people make use of different tools to aid our brains. That is why modusvivendi suggests you keep a couple of index cards and a pen or pencil handy. Do not leave your home without them. Write everything you think it will serve you later, jot down thoughts, ideas, tasks, etc. Once you get home, bring the index cards out and start by grouping ideas together. I have a little notebook where I have categories like: Work - House - Finance - Genius. If I had an idea about a type of business I think I can run or an idea to better up an existing product I would set this idea under the Genius category. If I have an idea about minimizing efforts when doing a task at the company I work for I would set this idea under the Work category and so on I am sure you get the drill.

It is very valuable to have all your ideas on a piece of paper. You can always go back as far as you want to. The ideas will always be there, with you. As days go by and the practice of writing your ideas down become part of your life, you will experience great changes at work and in your personal life. You will make a better work environment, you will have all tools to maximize efforts with less time and most important people will admire your talent. You will be seen as a great problem solver, a leader.

modusvivendi

The more practice you get the better you become

Tapping into your hidden real magic

Falling in love - audio

The less traveled road is the road to success

Tools to lead and win by Robin Sharma

Living simply - life is what we are

Excusitis - get rid of this non-sense illness

Growing Your Human Capital: 11 Ways to Boost Your Income-Producing Ability

How To Create Deep Attraction - Video series

Sean Stephenson - A story to be heard!

This is how you need to start your day

5 easy ways to energize your day

The Effect of Thought - Podcast

It is not useless "Quote"

Dealing with an upset employee

Don't take nothing personal - Podcast

The power of music to enlighten your true potential

Thought And Character - Podcast

Modusvivendi's Toolbox: Index Cards + Pencil - Don't you ever lose your ideas again

Awesome Tips from book "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius