books

A 4-post collection

The 21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader

By Tim Brown |  Feb 17, 2021  | philosophies, books
The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people. -Theodore Roosevelt Character: Be A Piece of the Rock Charisma: The First Impression Can Seal the Deal Commitment: It Separates Doers From Dreamers Communication: Without It You Travel Alone Competence: If You Build It, They Will Come Courage: One Person With Courage Is A Majority
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

By Tim Brown |  May 6, 2020  | books
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Habit 1: Be Proactive Your life doesn’t just “happen.” Whether you know it or not, it is carefully designed by you. The choices, after all, are yours. You choose happiness. You choose sadness. You choose decisiveness. You choose ambivalence. You choose success. You choose failure. You choose courage. You choose fear. Just remember that every moment, every situation, provides a new choice.
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The Now Habit

By Tim Brown |  May 5, 2020  | books
The Now Habit Key Takeaways and Insights Live your life from choice A leadership function of your higher, human brain and your new identity as a producer. Procrastinators do finish, but the work at the last minute creates unnecessary anxiety and diminishes quality. Procrastination is a mechanism for coping with the anxiety associated with starting or completing any task or decision. Creating safety Reprogramming negative attitudes through positive self-talk Using the symptom to trigger the cure Guilt-free play Three-dimensional thinking and the reverse calendar Making worry work for you The Unschedule Setting realistic goals Working in the flow state Controlled setbacks Our worst critic is ourselves
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How to Make People Like You in 90 Seconds or Less

By Tim Brown |  May 5, 2020  | books
A Sunny Disposition Likability has something to do with how you look, but a lot more to do with how you make people feel. Likeable people give loud and clear signals of their willingness to be sociable; they reveal that their public communication channels are open. Embedded in these signals is evidence of self-confidence, sincerity, and trust. Instinctively, we assess, undress and best-guess each other. And if we can’t present ourselves fast and favorably, we run the risk of being politely, or impolitely, passed over.
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