Thank you all...

for another great week. We had many newcomers to the call this week. Welcome to all of you. The energy was tremendous. The three chapters we reviewed obviously impacted us greatly, as indicated by the sharing. I look forward to next thursday with all of you. Until then,
John Lavenia

What Had the Most Impact For You?

I absolutely love the Traveler's Gift! Andy Andrews is an incredible author, speaker and human being. I've had the opportunity to see him speak and all I can say is "WOW"!

In the first chapters we've read, the most impactful lessons for me are "The Buck Stops Here" and "I am a Person of Action". Learning to take personal responsiblity is so empowering! It's gives me the freedom to know I can create my life as I want it and do not have to be subject to the whims of others. It moves me to take action because I know the actions I choose to take will give me the results I am serious about achieving?

What lesson(s) was the most impactful for you? We'd love to hear about it. Just click on the "Comment" button below and share what you've learned or the impact this material is having in your life.

-Shannon

An All-Time Favorite

The Traveler's Gift - Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success, by Andy Andrews. I think one of the things that endears people to this book is its story format. Many of the books we have been reading are powerfully insightful and written from the author's perspective and experience. Andy, however, has taken the storyteller approach to a new level with his work. Makes it very interesting. And on our call this week the sharing and feedback was abundant and very excited. Happily, also, is that the noise problem 2 weeks ago has been eradicated. Everyone feel free to bring a friend to the call who would enjoy being a part of these conversations. See you Thursday.
John Lavenia

Win-Win

It sometimes amazes me how simple and obvious the most profound things are. Win-win is a way of being that has served me in business and in life for years. By contrast, in times of "win-lose" or "lose-win" I have created struggle. Once the win-win habit is formed it just keeps paying dividends. Our discussion this week reminded me of the verse from "Think and Grow Rich" by Napolean Hill- "I will engage in no transaction that does not benefit one and all."

On to the fifth habit- Seek first to understand, then be understood. We actually got to practice this on the call this week and it revealed immediate results of positive communication and "deposits in the emotional bank account". We are learning to be present. I know many of us feel thankful that Steve Covey was able to put in words the depth of his understanding of interpersonal effectiveness and relationships. Thanks Steve.

See you all next week
John Lavenia