Author of the leadership and team-building book: "WORK WITH ME NOT FOR ME," and the twice weekly newsletter: “LarryonLearning's Morning Minutes.” I coach business owners and managers in how to profitably run their businesses by managing the 4 Ps: People, Processes, Products/Services, and Promotions. Using real life scenarios and step-by-step action plans, students gain the skills necessary to build strong teams and businesses. 864-630-2625
We Are - What We Focus On! (Morning Minute 7.14.26)
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Reader: Our focus determines not only what we achieve - but who we become... (Click the image below for the video version) Morning Minute 7.14.26 We Are…What We Focus On Our focus determines not only what we achieve—but who we become. How do you measure success? Is it by your paycheck, your position, your possessions...or by something much greater? Most of us spend years pursuing success, but we rarely stop to ask whether we're pursuing the right things for the right reasons. Bob Buford, in his book Halftime, observed that many people spend the first half of life making a living and the second half making a difference. Early in life, we often focus on wealth and power. As we mature, many discover that people and influence become far more meaningful measures of success. Consider these four pursuits: Wealth provides both opportunities and resources. The question is not how much wealth we accumulate, but how we use it. Power gives us the ability to change circumstances. Used wisely, it serves others. Used selfishly, it serves only ourselves. People are at the heart of every meaningful endeavor. They give success its greatest meaning. Influence is the lasting impact that our character, example, and service have on others. Now, ask yourself:
Wealth, power, people, and influence are all valuable. None of these are inherently good or bad. They simply magnify the character of the person who possesses them. The true measure of success is not how much we accumulate, but how many lives are improved because we lived with purpose. We become what we consistently pursue. We are what we focus on. So, choose your focus wisely. And remember, Information without transformation is wasted energy! Keep Learning! Keep Leading! That is today's Morning Minute. *** Please feel free to share or use this message and/or video as a discussion starter for any training session or organizational meeting. As always, your comments, your questions, and your observations are greatly appreciated! I may be reached at lab@larryonlearning.com, 864-630-2625or by responding via direct message on social media. *** Here are some recent Morning Minutes you may have missed with actionable ideas, useful instruction, and step-by-step methods to help you, your family, and/or your team to be more, do more, and achieve more. "Let Them Think What They Will!" Why criticism is often the evidence you are making a difference. "Don't be distracted by criticism. Remember, the only taste of success some people have is when they take a bite out of you." Quote from Zig Ziglar. Are you giving too much weight to the opinions of people you would never take advice from? Discover the 3 reasons why other people talk about you behind your back. "The Personal Prison You Built for Yourself!" The greatest barriers to our success are often the ones we create in our own minds! Discover the 7 mental prisons that rob people of success. Learn how any one of these mental prisons can destroy or delay your personal success. Freedom begins with responsibility for your thoughts, your attitude, and your actions. "Talent Opens Doors - Discipline Creates Results!" Talent is a God-given gift. But discipline determines what we do with that gift. Learn why many times talented people fall short of expectations, while average people who are disciplined excel through their commitment to continuous improvement. Discover 3 interview questions that will aid you in determining who to recruit, and who to pass on. "America at 250; Can We Keep It?" A warning from Benjamin Franklin when he was asked what kind of government the Constitutional Congress had created. He replied "A republic, if you can keep it!" Discover the 5 personal principles our founders knew would be essential for our government to survive and thrive. Learn our responsibility as citizens through 7 personal commitments we make to ourselves and to each other. "Self Respect: The Foundation for a Meaningful Life!" Learn the difference between self-esteem and self-respect. Discover the 3 basic types of self-esteem. Learn how that self-respect is tied into your own value, dignity, and moral character. Examine and commit to 5 specific actions that create and sustain genuine self-respect. *** Follow us on social media to never miss a post/message! (published by the Bonorato Creative Group, LLC; all rights reserved) |
Larry A. Bonorato
Author of the leadership and team-building book: "WORK WITH ME NOT FOR ME," and the twice weekly newsletter: “LarryonLearning's Morning Minutes.” I coach business owners and managers in how to profitably run their businesses by managing the 4 Ps: People, Processes, Products/Services, and Promotions. Using real life scenarios and step-by-step action plans, students gain the skills necessary to build strong teams and businesses. 864-630-2625
Reader: 5 daily choices that strengthen your mind, while preparing you to lead. Click the image below for the video version: Morning Minute 7.17.26 Mental Toughness Is Built—Not Born 5 daily choices that strengthen your mind while preparing you to lead. Many people believe mentally strong people are simply born that way. They aren't. Mental toughness is your ability to do what is right, necessary, and worthwhile—even when you don't feel like doing it. That is why great leaders aren't born....
Reader: Why criticism is often evidence that you are making a difference (click image below for the video message...) Morning Minute 7.10.26 Let Them Think What They Will Why criticism is often evidence that you're making a difference Have you ever discovered that someone was questioning your decisions, criticizing your actions, or discussing your motives behind your back? If so, welcome to leadership! Zig Ziglar once shared, "Don't be distracted by criticism. Remember, the only taste of...
Reader: The greatest barriers to success are often the ones we create in our own minds. (click image below for the video version) Morning Minute 7.7.26 The Personal Prison You Built YourselfThe greatest barriers to success are often the ones we create in our own minds. In the movie Braveheart, William Wallace rides before his men shouting one unforgettable word: "Freedom!" Most people think of freedom as something governments either protect or deny. But there is another kind of freedom....