Inspiration Book 3: The Greatness Guide

Been read a book titled The Greatness Guide by Robin Sharma.  I would call it as a Guide for Greatness rather than book. Really Robin named it well. Here I have compiled the topics which I impressed more and describing in my way.

Make Time to Think.

Nice point. Always do spend some time to think before doing/starting any activities. This will surely help to get a clear picture about your activity.

More thinking will make you less reactive.

Think about yourself – Get up early, spend some fresh morning to think about your goals, today’s action plan. If you do this continuously you will become a best utilizer of your time.

Listen Twice as much as you Speak.

You were given two ears and one mouth for a reason:

to listen twice as much as you speak.

Listen carefully before responding to people. Listening is one of the best way to honor the people and it will create a deep human connection.

Learn to say No.

Don’t say YES all the time, say NO to something which is unimportant. First know your priorities/goals and what gets to be done by you.  Surely some people around you might be unhappy. Don’t feel for that because you can’t manage all the things by saying YES to all people.

I have seen people who are working in software industries mostly saying YES to everything. This includes myself too, should change it first.

Focus + Daily Improvement + Time = Genius

It’s a formula for fundamentals of success. Understand it and your life will never be the same.

Be focused on your dreams and put consistent efforts daily, the time will come automatically and people will call you as genius. Do this experiment, you will find a difference.

Problems reveal Genius

Problems give you an opportunity to improve yourself. Don’t backslide of your problems, face it with positive attitude & energy, you will become a problem solver in both your organization and personal life.

A mistake is only a mistake if you make it twice.

Grace under Pressure.

Despite normal people, extraordinary character people solve inevitable situations differently. They use their stumbling blocks as stepping stones to greatest life.

We always have the choice to be strong and positive when things fall apart.

Love your Irritations

Nice quote from psychologist Carl Jung

Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.

Things that irritate you and make you angry are the situations help you to evolve as a good human being. Those are the steps/gifts of your growth.

Relax + More Fun = More Productivity.

More productivity/creativity comes from the moment when you are more relaxed and happy. Don’t mess up with your work all the time. Spend some time to go for walk, chat with your colleagues/friends freely, and just take a nap. This will help you to be more productive.

Two Magic Words

Thank You is the two magic word, Take a moment and thank people in your life who need to be appreciated for their support.

Good things happen to people who do good things.

I was surprised to read this line, because it’s almost similar to my dad’s quote with a subtle change.

Good things happen to people who think good things.

I will write a separate blog to thank people who are supporting in my life.

Inspirational Book 2 : Who will cry When you die?

Had a chance to read this book, from the popular author Robin Sharma. Overall it was a nice book and I learned lots of points from the book.

Usually every person have liked some points from each book they have read. Likewise am going to share points which inspired me in this book. The book has 101 topics, among these I personally experienced that below points are good to keep/follow in your life.

Get Up Early
It would become a great day if you wake up early everyday. Sometimes back, I was woke up at 5 o clock for a month. During this period, I personally felt my mind was more clear, more active, and the power of wisdom has increased. I have been watching people who are waking up early, they are more active, have good health and have clear thoughts when comparing with people waking up late.

Master Your Time
It is a nice quote and moreover all people should practice it without saying don’t have time. Commit yourself to manage your time more effectively.
I can say if you follow the principle “Get Up Early“, surely you will manage your time perfectly and also you will get more time to think about yourself.

List your problems
A problem well stated is a problem half solved – Charles Kettering.
It was a nice quote, really I liked it.
Most of the problems disappear when you list down the problems or you can share to your best friends, after that you might be feel peaceful.

Keep Your Cool

Anyone can become angry – that’s easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way – that’s not easy ~ Aristotle.

One of my favorite one.

In my surroundings, I have been seeing people who are getting tensed quickly. They lose their temper frequently and it becomes a habit. Oops, my friend lend this book(thanks to her) sometimes she behaves like a short tempered person. That’s why I keep saying don’t get anger for simple things unnecessarily.
Robin strategy to control the temper, really a good one.
Three Gate Test.

1. Are these words truthful?
2. Are these words necessary?
3. Are these words kind?

If you pass these 3 tests, then you can deliver your words boldly.

Plant a Tree(Live a Fulfilling Life)
Three things to do, to live a fulfilling life

1. have a son
2. write a book
3. plant a tree

these 3 legacies will live long after you die.
By the way, I would add one more thing in the list, having a daughter. Because I love father-daughter relationship, I am not yet into that level yet I feel it has to be nice one. Eventually Robin also had mentioned the same.

One more thing I have to say here, I have a plan to write a book titled “The Power of Observation” but don’t know when it will be published, probably you can expect it in few years.

Find 3 Great Friends
Don’t limit/resist with number 3, have the habit of making new friends. This should help to find more happiness and joy in your life.

Get Good at Asking
He who asks may be a fool for five minutes. He who doesn’t is a fool for a lifetime. ~ chinese proverb
This proverb perfectly suits my character. Till now I never hesitated to ask my needs/wants whether I get it or not. The person who asks at least has a chance of getting what he wants, the person who does not ask has no chance.

Keep a Journal
You can record your daily activities. It helps to promotes your growth and wisdom by analyzing and evaluating them.

Talk to Yourself
Keep saying your mantras(your goal, want to be like this) to yourself daily. These mantras will pave a clear path for your target, also which would help to avoid negative thoughts/wrong redirection in life. This works well for me.

Take More Risks
– the more risks you take, the more rewards you will receive.
Don’t resist yourself with the same path, do things which are uncomfortable/you fear. Human minds are refusing the change, always preferred to stay in comfort zone. Be bold to come out and take more risks in your life.

Don’t pick up the phone every time it rings
I must follow this. Oh god, I want to keep this statement in mind : telephone is there for your convenience, not for the convenience of your callers.

After reading this book, I became a big fan of Robin Sharma.

Inspirational Book : It’s All a Matter Of ATTITUDE

I got a chance to read a book called “It’s All a Matter Of ATTITUDE” written by Justin Herald. Thanks to my friend to lend me the nice book. In my life i have never read a book like this. I can recommend every people to read this book.

Really surprised.! Because i have already followed some of the points specified in the book in my life. This was a great sync between me and this book. So i was impressed and finished the book at a great pace. Due to this my friend gifted this book to me.

I have an attitude to share my knowledge with my friends/colleagues/peoples around me, hence this blog post. Surely all the points are helpful to improve/enhance your life well.

The book has almost 50+ consolidated slogans about attitudes. But here am going to summarize the points in topic wise which will be helpful for better understanding.

Topics are

• Positive Attitude
• Attitude Towards Goal
• Success Attitude
• Winners & Losers Attitude
• Advice
• Leadership & Ownership

Positive Attitude

Positive Attitude = Positive Results.

I don’t have an Attitude Problem… You have a Perception Problem

• The best way to overcome is constantly keep your own attitudes in check.

I don’t care how Good you are…. I’m Better!

• Never compare yourself to others and their results.
• You are better than the outcomes that you experience. – it just means you are constantly bettering yourself.

Its all about your mindset


• If nothing worked out as u planned, you can still get back on track.

100 % Attitude

• You will achieve a lot more if you adjust your attitude.

If you think you can’t…… You won’t

• Our thinking plays a huge role.
• Our thinking will control our actions
• Our mindset has determined our’s end result.

If you think you’re beaten… You are!

• Keep your mind filled with the positive things around you.
• Don’t think in -ve way, If u did , the minute you allow a second outcome.

Life’s tough… So what!

• Have an attitude that you CAN.

It’s none of my business what you think of me!

• We all need to block our ears to negative people.
• Become bulletproof – people around you offer negativity , separate yourself from them and their comments.

Be Different…. Be Better.

• Being excellent is a choice.
• Have an attitude to try new things, and learn new things day by day.
• Do things that you have never attempted before.

Self-control


• Make sure you always control your goals, dreams and life.

A Positive anything is better than Negative nothing.

• Focus on the positives and outcomes will come in front of you.
• Being positive doesn’t mean that everything will always work out the way you plan, but it will help to keep you going in the right direction.

No Regrets… Not event a little one.

• Don’t focus on what you have done wrong. Focus on what you can do right.
• Regret – negative tone.

I preach what I practice.

• Be an example to all.

Attitude Towards Goal

No LIMITS, No EXCUSES, No IF’s , No BUT’s… Just ATTITUDE.

• There are no excuses in life, there are no limits as to how high you can go.

Keep your focus on where you want to go in life.

• Change your focus to areas that will give results sooner.

• Focus on areas which you need to improve.

Success Attitude

Success is all about the journey.

• A successful person is measured by how many times they picked themselves up. Not measured by their ultimate outcome.

Secrets to Success.

• Do whatever it takes to succeed.
• Hardwork, determination and desire.
• What have you prepared to get where you want to go?

100% Effort

• Stay focused on your desired outcome and apply 100% effort, your dreams will become reality

The EDGE is not the limit….. It’s only the STARTING point.

• Better you can concentrate on achieving all you desire
• Enjoy yourself and all that life brings.

Have people around you who are enthusiastic about their own success.

• Being positive doesn’t mean that everything will always work out the way you plan, but it will help to keep you going in the right direction.

Risks

• Take risks, risks are just part of the process towards success.

Successful people.

• They did not focus on obstacles.They used obstacles to make them stronger.
• They see ‘impossible’ as ‘possible’ . Its all up to you.

Winners & Losers Attitude

The Game isn’t over until I win

• Quitters never win and winners never quit (remember)
• Life is a game – we only compete with ourselves: our thinking/goals/dreams.

Losing is not an option

• Never think you are a loser, it means your goal is bit longer to achieve.

• Its all about how you view it really.

Winners make it happen… Losers let it happen

• Don’t let your life happen around you. Achieving is all about controlling the final outcome.
• Make your successes happen. It’s really up to you.

Champion

• Winners attitude will be the deciding factor.
• Just change your thinking and start acting like a champion, your results will soon follow.

Professional Losers

• They are just blaming others, blaming their past and blaming those around them.
• To avoid this never allow your thinking stuck in ‘loser’ mode.

Losers says “its all about Luck“

Losers shortcut is “Quitting“.

Winners do everything it takes to reach their goals.

Advice

Asking advice to others. (When i want your opinion, I’ll give it to you!)


• Seek advice from those who have achieved a level of success in your desired field.

Leadership & Ownership

I have already written a blog about Leadership. Read it here

Leadership

• True leaders, will always have people following them.
• Make sure you lead them to a place they need to go.

Ownership

• Own the process of your success.

Every person have both attitudes (positive & negative). It’s up to you to choose which one and proceed the life in success mode.