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October 6, 2009 Welcome to this issue of the Denis Waitley International online newsletter! My goal is to offer valuable, relevant, leading-edge and interesting content, with some innovative and refreshing differences from the other e-zines and newsletters you may receive. Warm regards, P.S.: Today's issue is going out to more than 108,678 weekly subscribers. If you've enjoyed this edition and have found it to be valuable, then if you would do me the favor of forwarding it to your friends, family and associates, it would be very much appreciated. If they would like to subscribe, have them visit www.deniswaitley.com for easy and convenient sign-up. Many Thanks! In This Issue.....1. This Week's Jump-Start
1. This Week's JumpstartHow Do You Measure Success?In America today, quality of life is often measured by the amount of money you make. Success is defined by the kind of car you drive. By the neighborhood you live in. By the toys you own. After all, he who dies with the most toys wins. True or false? Life was difficult before remote controls and automatic door locks. Skiing was so boring before the new shape skis hit the market. Fishing without a carbon-fiber rod was next to impossible. And the best part of life today is that big-screen plasma HDTV, the one with the universal remote that controls everything. It’s the best escape devised yet from an otherwise dull evening. In contrast, the people of the remote Himalayan country of Bhutan were recently rated as having the poorest quality of life of all but one other country in the world—after all, their average annual per capita income is only $500. Ironically, however, when you visit the country, there are no beggars, only beautiful, snow-capped peaks, virgin forests and clean air. The crime rate is extremely low, no one is in a hurry, and there is a strong sense of community. You might almost think that instead of depending on their belongings to entertain them, they’ve learned to enhance their lives by building relationships with each other. Be careful to avoid the trap of “the more you buy, the more you need.” Because, oftentimes, the more we think we need, the unhappier we are with what we have. So, this year, before buying those new golf clubs, stop and think. Will that $1,000 bring you more happiness through a bag of irons, compared to a few days off with your family, or as a donation to an organization, or a person who is trying to make a difference? It’s your choice. It’s how you measure it. So, this week, count your blessings instead of your possessions. Spend more time with those you love, instead of spending more money on things you lack. —Denis Waitley
2. The Champion Within ArticleAvoid Fair-Weather Supporters by Denis WaitleyWhen you seek support and feedback, be sure it is from people who are truly interested in seeing you succeed. Don’t seek feedback from fair-weather friends, competitive peers or any person who doesn’t have your best interests at heart. Neutral doesn’t count. Get feedback from someone who is on your side but will still be objective and brutally honest with you. Misery truly does love company, and jealousy creates some of the most miserable people. Surpass the achievements of your particular social crowd or your business colleagues, and look out for the slings and arrows of those who wish you were back where they are. You have to dodge the snide remarks and catty comments. Let them roll right off you. Don’t internalize them. Only pay attention to feedback from those who have similar goals or who are working actively alongside you to achieve goals of their own. Motives and fears run deep. Study them in others. The manager who supports you and comforts you when you’re down may like you best when you are in just that state: down and dependent. When you start succeeding beyond his expectations and comfort level, he may be among the first to get you to back off, limit your horizons and lower your goals. Recognize this feedback for the insecurity it is. It will rarely be objective or well-intentioned. Even parents and significant family members aren’t immune to emotional conflicts that can pollute their feedback. Many relatives and siblings have difficulty accepting the success of others in the family or encouraging further success. Ultimately, nobody is responsible for your life but you. Nobody is accountable for your actions but you. Therefore, nobody’s expectations for you and opinions about you are as important as your own. So make sure your opinions take precedence in your mind over all others, and when you do need to consult with someone else, think very carefully before you choose exactly who. —Denis Waitley
Denis Waitley has studied, counseled and trained leaders in virtually every field including Apollo astronauts, Olympic gold medalists, Super Bowl champions, returning POW's, heads of state and Fortune 500 top executives.Denis is recognized as a world class speaker and author and has traveled the globe sharing success ideas and strategies to thousands of companies the past 25 years. To book Dr. Waitley to speak for your company or to be part of your upcoming Regional or National Convention send an email to speaker@deniswaitley.com or call 877-929-0439 and ask for Hilary.3. Seeds of Greatness by Denis WaitleyBelieve (excerpt from Safari to the Soul)Belief as a positive force is the promise of realizing things hoped for and unseen. As a negative force, it is the premonition of our deepest fears and unseen darkness. (Many people lead lives of quiet desperation, having most of their 365 nights each year spent in anxiety as I had on my first safari night in my tent.) There’s no such thing as an absence of faith; it’s always one kind or another—optimism, or cynicism and despair. —Denis Waitley
4. The Winner's Edge Coaching TipsThis week’s coaching tip comes from my book, Safari to the Soul. We’ve all heard the phrase, “It’s a jungle out there!” and so.... If life is a jungle, fraught with violence, turmoil, danger lurking everywhere, insecurity and predators, how do we survive and thrive? Do we put bars on all our windows, wear body armor, hide behind double-locked doors at night? Do we carry weapons, become masters in martial arts, start pumping iron and hire security guides to shadow our every movement? Or do we ourselves become safari guides? I believe we will be best prepared to face any uncertainty in the safari of life with our duffle bags filled with KASH—Knowledge, Attitudes, Skills and Habits that enable us to conquer fear of what might happen, by being equipped to anticipate, become more proactive, and to respond effectively to what happens. —Denis Waitley
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