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February 06

Rippan Kapur

Rippan Kapur - heard of him? If yes, that's great. Unfortunately, I don't think I had heard his name before. Let me start from the start :)

I have been receiving an email from CRY for the past 2-3 days and I was successfully ignoring/deleting it. Today after deleting the 3rd or 4th email, when the next one arrived at my Inbox, I could no longer do that. The email inspired me enough to go to their website and support a child's education financially (somehow I don't like the word donate). While I was looking for a way to automatically deduct a nominal amount from my bank account every month directly, I came across CRY Buddies and thereby got to know Mr. Rippan Kapur, the founder of CRY. Its amazing to know the way he started - at 25, with Rs. 50 and the dining table at his home. But look at where CRY stands today. We lost him too early though - he was just 40. Here's his motto:

"What I can do, I must do."

Very inspiring. I hope to be able to contribute in my own way to the society as well. I had discussed with mum about supporting an NGO for mentally challenged children especially in terms of teaching painting and helping them with material for that. I haven’t taken steps yet to do it. Let me go back to my goal list and add one more to it!!

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January 18

D012 - "I prefer to", not "I have to"

"I prefer to", not "I have to"

Even when you think you are doing something forcefully or out of no choice, you are making a choice and that better be or become something you enjoy.

D011 - Have a personal mission statement

Have a personal mission statement

Tips:

Make your personal mission statement as detailed and descriptive as possible.
When writing it, use the present tense with statements.
Be sure to write as if you have already achieved your special purpose.
Visualize

My personal mission statement:

I am a wonderful, loving, caring wife, daughter, mother (would be for now), friend, sister.
I am a great painter. I paint from life. I know all forms and mediums of painting.
I am a good writer. I write from the heart and my books are bestsellers. (I want to laugh on this one but I'll not.)
I am creative.

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D010 - Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin

To Benjamin Franklin, there was no greater purpose in life than to "live usefully."

What inspires me or connects me to Benjamin Franklin is his desire/ability to turn his frustration into opportunities - be it his bifocal glasses or the wooden claw thinggy. By the way, the childhood teacher/parents' all time favorite "Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise" was Benjamin's gift to us.

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D009 - Persevere

Persevere

Persistence - The act of holding firmly to your goals or undertaking despite obstacles.

Determination - The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions.

Perseverance = Persistent determination

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yeartosuccess

Lessons learnt from Bo Bennett's yeartosuccess.com


Solving Business Problems What is the problem? What are all the possible causes? What are all possible solutions? Which solution do you suggest? Do you see any possible side effects to the suggested solution? What resources do you think are needed to implement the solution

Eliminate the use of "but", "however" when giving feedback Substitute the word “and” to replace the “stick” with the “carrot” while rephrasing the statement to be more positive.

Sir Richard Branson http://www.virgin.com/

Three Rejections = Success The "yes" is usually behind one of the three doors and to counter the first three rejections, rather than accepting them. Do not take "no" for an answer, unless it is "no" #4.

Prevent Worry Live one day at a time Keep your mind busy Focus on what is right, not what is wrong Delegate responsibilities Laugh off sillier worries Exercise Prevent mental fatigue

Review

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Spend Less Than You Earn

Use the Web

John H. Johnson http://www.johnsonpublishing.com/

Build your key contact database

Eliminate your worries Write down what you are worried about. Get all the facts. Analyze the facts. Ask yourself what is the worst that can happen. Accept the worst. Improve on the worst. Decide what you can do about it. Act on the decision.

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Find multiple streams of income Top 4: real estate, investment, job, business

Form a mastermind alliance Identify and build Understand objective Understand compensation Give clear direction Set meeting times and frequency

Fred Smith http://www.biography.com/search/article.jsp?aid=9486725

Are you buying or selling? Don't buy an excuse and you would end up selling.

Avoid self-sabotage Living with integrity is a great way to minimize, even eliminate self-sabotage.

Review

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Continue learning and gaining knowledge Commit to learning something new everyday.

Inspire others Use positive words Show others that you care Be a role model Challenge others Share stories Be enthusiastic

Jim Henson http://www.henson.com/

Earn the right to power 1. Make connections 2.Do favors for others 3. Master the art of influence 4. Earn respect 5. Be dependable

Incentive Partnerships especially helpful for startups

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Control the emotions expressed during conversation 90% of conversation is forgotten but the impression of the emotion expressed remains

Having an edge can make the difference between the 2nd and 1st 1. Get proper sleep either the previous night or a cat nap on the day 2. Eat the right food 3. Exercise for 15-20 minutes 4. Clear your mind and focus on your current work

Michael Bloomberg http://home.nyc.gov/

Are your perceptions of reality helping you achieve success or keeping you from it?

D250 - Listen actively Clear your mind Make the message relevant to you Listen more than you talk Make good eye contact Take notes Don't finish sentences Don't jump to conclusions Respond verbally and physically Ask questions Visualize Restate Summarize

D251 - Review

D252 - Review

D253 - Sell It To Yourself First Be sold on yourself Be sold on success Be sold on your career Be sold on your organization Be sold on your product Be sold on your goals

D254 - Master yourself through self-discipline Master your time Focus on true desires Link pain and pleasure Build your self-esteem Sacrifice short-term pleasure for long-term happiness Beware of excuses, rationalization, & justifications Think about both short & long-term consequences of actions

D001 - Know your definition of success

D002 - People's names are important How to remember: 1. Pay attention 2. Repeat immediately & then several times thru' the conversation & at the end 3. Ask questions or get to know more about their names 4. Tech: a. Face/known association b. Substitution c. Paint name on forehead

D003 - Henry Ford If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right.

D004 - What do you desire from life? Do not feel guilty about whatever you choose.

D005 - Be addicted to PMA (Positive Mental Attitude)

D006 - Review

D007 - Review

D008 - Be humorous the right way 1. Never take credit for someone else's joke or make jokes at other people's expense. 2. Make sure it's a new audience. 3. Remember there is a time & place for everything. 4. Keep it short & relevant. 5. Be smooth. 6. Don't overdo it or be corny

D009 - Perseverance = Persistent determination Persistence - The act of holding firmly to your goals or undertaking despite obstacles. Determination - The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions.

D010 - Benjamin Franklin To Benjamin Franklin, there was no greater purpose in life than to "live usefully."

D011 - Have a personal mission statement Be sure to write as if you have already achieved your special purpose; "I am...", "I have...", etc.

D012 - "I prefer to", not "I have to" Even when you think you are doing something forcefully or out of no choice, you are making a choice and that better be or become something you enjoy.

D013 - Review

D014 - Review

D015 - No excuses are good excuses ... ... and the best excuses are those never made If and when you must give an excuse, it is best to take responsibility for your actions rather than blame it on everything else

D016 - "enthusiasm"=“having the god within” Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity.

D017 - Bill Gates Innovation is not everything - find a practical application for an existing product or service

D018 - Avoid exagerration Exaggerating is lying, or "stretching the truth".

Success is ...


living usefully

not about being an only child or about getting attention from parents

spawned from the desire to help others

knowing when to move on

work

turning frustration into opportunities

not limiting yourself

seeking out those who can help you with your goals

doing what you feel in your gut is right, despite public opinion

overcoming competition

problem solving

fueled by failure

not having formal education

age independent

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Learner's List

Things I want to learn


Writing Children's books/stories

Handwriting Analysis

Punjabi, Telugu, German, French, Japanese, Sanskrit, Urdu

Photography

Glass Painting

Landscape Painting

Oil Painting