Hear. Comprehend. Do.

I'm not trying to be too philosophical here, because that would be out of character for me. Ha! I read the philosophers, but I'm too lighthearted to spend my days contemplating the meaning of life. However, I love these three words.

Hear. Comprehend. Do. I think the Dalai Lama said it. So, my question is, which of the three words is most important to you when you're trying to attain a goal, complete a task, etc.? 

For me, it's DO. For me to comprehend, I have to do, most of the time. But, I think I really need to work on slowing down and comprehending and hearing so that when I do, I'm more effective. What about you? Comment on what you think, I'd love to hear it!

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Coach Wooden on success-watch this video!

A few years back my friend's father took us to see John Wooden speak in Salt Lake City. I was still in high school, and I still remember how Coach Wooden taught me that day. He taught me to succeed, and I wish I had a transcript of that talk, but I don't. I found this video that basically encapsulates what he said that day that has been so formative for me.

In case you don't know who Coach Wooden is, he is the most successful and greatest coach in any sport, ever. I know that's a bold statement, but if you look it up, it's a pretty good consensus that it's true. His words are incredible, a formula for success!

http://www.ted.com With profound simplicity, Coach John Wooden redefines success and urges us all to pursue the best in ourselves. In this inspiring talk he shares the advice he gave his players at UCLA, quotes poetry and remembers his father's wisdom.

THREE TYPES OF PEOPLE

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I heard a quote today that I really liked, and it made me think a bit. Ben Franklin said:

“All mankind is divided into three classes: Those that are immovable, those that are movable, and those that move.”

My first thoughts were that I need to be a mover, a person who doesn’t let the world move me but I move the world. But then, I got to thinking about the immovable and movable types as well, and I think we need to have all three parts of those in our lives. But, there are problems. I think we all struggle with being immovable in aspects of our lives where we should be movable; we also are movable in our lives where we should be firm and immovable.

Shouldn’t our morals and ethics be immovable? But, do you ever find yourself compromising your morals or ethics, even in the little things? Do you know anyone who professes to be a moral or ethical person but those standards change when it benefits them to move their morals?

Another one is that we should be movable in our attitudes on politics, relationships, science and many other moving targets. Aren’t these things fluid where we can learn and adapt as we go? Couldn’t we listen to others and try to understand their point of view? So many people get rigid and immovable in these parts of life, and many others, where being flexible and empathetic could help resolve a lot of contention.

Now, for the movers. What am I doing today to move the world? What am I doing to change my life and make it important enough that someone else will stand up and say, “wow, I want to be like you!” What am I doing to help someone else today rather than to sit back and ask what someone else is going to do for me? I will be a mover, I will affect someone’s life today for the better, I will not be immovable in my actions to better those around me. I will be a mover.

FAILURE...WHAT'S SO WRONG WITH IT?

"If you are reduced to inaction by fear of failure, you will never reach your full potential."

Why is everyone afraid of failure? What is it about failure that causes us to shrink from our full potential? This is one of my favorite talks about losing your fear of failure learning how to succeed through persistence and a belief in success. Enjoy!

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This is one of my favorite talks from TED. Do not be afraid of failure! "If you are reduced to inaction by fear of failure, you will never reach your full potential."