Comments on: The Common Denominator of Success http://www.edtate.com/blog/2009/05/the-common-denominator-of-success/ Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:26:24 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Tom Murphy http://www.edtate.com/blog/2009/05/the-common-denominator-of-success/comment-page-1/#comment-45 Tom Murphy Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:10:24 +0000 http://www.edtate.com/blog/?p=8#comment-45 The roots of my success habits were planted at an early age. Perhaps one that many middle-aged Americans can relate to was inspired by the cartoon character, Yogi Bear. To achieve success, you have to be "smarter than the average bear". There will be plenty of Mr. Ranger's in life that will try to stop you, but the pride of tenacious purpose will lead you to achieve your goals ("pic-a-nic baskets"). Thanks for the book recommendation Ed! The roots of my success habits were planted at an early age. Perhaps one that many middle-aged Americans can relate to was inspired by the cartoon character, Yogi Bear. To achieve success, you have to be “smarter than the average bear”. There will be plenty of Mr. Ranger’s in life that will try to stop you, but the pride of tenacious purpose will lead you to achieve your goals (“pic-a-nic baskets”).

Thanks for the book recommendation Ed!

]]> By: Lileth http://www.edtate.com/blog/2009/05/the-common-denominator-of-success/comment-page-1/#comment-44 Lileth Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:19:00 +0000 http://www.edtate.com/blog/?p=8#comment-44 <blockquote cite="#commentbody-43"> <strong><a href="#comment-43" rel="nofollow">Lileth</a> :</strong> <blockquote cite="#commentbody-42"> <strong><a href="#comment-42" rel="nofollow">Lileth</a> :</strong> Ten years ago, i sent CD’S and Videos of my performances in all the jazz clubs in tokyo, i received calls and mails from some jazz clubs and was lucky to have this chance to perform in this club named Body and Soul, the best jazz club i’ve known here in the country. I was scheduled to perform once a month, can’t believed it cause only well-known musicians and famous artist from other countries are allowed to perform in this club. I received unwanted comments and criticism from this jealous people, saying I’m not good enough and i am not a jazz singer. i close my ears to all this non-sense and go on enjoying my monthly performance in this club. I have many plans for myself and having you as my coach and model will help me a lot to reach my dreams. I am grateful to you. </blockquote> </blockquote>

Lileth :

Lileth :
Ten years ago, i sent CD’S and Videos of my performances in all the jazz clubs in tokyo, i received calls and mails from some jazz clubs and was lucky to have this chance to perform in this club named Body and Soul, the best jazz club i’ve known here in the country. I was scheduled to perform once a month, can’t believed it cause only well-known musicians and famous artist from other countries are allowed to perform in this club. I received unwanted comments and criticism from this jealous people, saying I’m not good enough and i am not a jazz singer. i close my ears to all this non-sense and go on enjoying my monthly performance in this club. I have many plans for myself and having you as my coach and model will help me a lot to reach my dreams. I am grateful to you.

]]> By: Lileth http://www.edtate.com/blog/2009/05/the-common-denominator-of-success/comment-page-1/#comment-43 Lileth Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:14:40 +0000 http://www.edtate.com/blog/?p=8#comment-43 <blockquote cite="#commentbody-42"> <strong><a href="#comment-42" rel="nofollow">Lileth</a> :</strong> Ten years ago, i sent CD’S and Videos of my performances in all the jazz clubs in tokyo, i received calls and mails from some jazz clubs and was lucky to have this chance to perform in this club named Body and Soul, the best jazz club i’ve known here in the country. I was scheduled to perform once a month, can’t believed it cause only well-known musicians and famous artist from other countries are allowed to perform in this club. I received unwanted comments and criticism from this jealous people, saying I’m not good enough and i am not a jazz singer. i close my ears to all this non-sense and go on enjoying my monthly performance in this club. I have many plans for myself and having you as my coach and model will help me a lot to reach my dreams. I am grateful to you. </blockquote>

Lileth :
Ten years ago, i sent CD’S and Videos of my performances in all the jazz clubs in tokyo, i received calls and mails from some jazz clubs and was lucky to have this chance to perform in this club named Body and Soul, the best jazz club i’ve known here in the country. I was scheduled to perform once a month, can’t believed it cause only well-known musicians and famous artist from other countries are allowed to perform in this club. I received unwanted comments and criticism from this jealous people, saying I’m not good enough and i am not a jazz singer. i close my ears to all this non-sense and go on enjoying my monthly performance in this club. I have many plans for myself and having you as my coach and model will help me a lot to reach my dreams. I am grateful to you.

]]> By: Lileth http://www.edtate.com/blog/2009/05/the-common-denominator-of-success/comment-page-1/#comment-42 Lileth Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:13:37 +0000 http://www.edtate.com/blog/?p=8#comment-42 Ten years ago, i sent CD'S and Videos of my performances in all the jazz clubs in tokyo, i received calls and mails from some jazz clubs and was lucky to have this chance to perform in this club named Body and Soul, the best jazz club i've known here in the country. I was scheduled to perform once a month, can't believed it cause only well-known musicians and famous artist from other countries are allowed to perform in this Club. I received unwanted comments and criticism from this jealous people, saying I'm not good enough and i am not a jazz singer. i close my ears to all this non-sense and go on enjoying my monthly performance in this club. I have many plans for myself and having you as my coach and model will help me a lot to reach my dreams. I am grateful to you. Ten years ago, i sent CD’S and Videos of my performances in all the jazz clubs in tokyo, i received calls and mails from some jazz clubs and was lucky to have this chance to perform in this club named Body and Soul, the best jazz club i’ve known here in the country. I was scheduled to perform once a month, can’t believed it cause only well-known musicians and famous artist from other countries are allowed to perform in this Club. I received unwanted comments and criticism from this jealous people, saying I’m not good enough and i am not a jazz singer. i close my ears to all this non-sense and go on enjoying my monthly performance in this club. I have many plans for myself and having you as my coach and model will help me a lot to reach my dreams. I am grateful to you.

]]> By: CK http://www.edtate.com/blog/2009/05/the-common-denominator-of-success/comment-page-1/#comment-41 CK Sun, 31 May 2009 13:21:20 +0000 http://www.edtate.com/blog/?p=8#comment-41 Isn't it wisely said "It takes twenty years to make an overnight success " Isn’t it wisely said “It takes twenty years to make an overnight success “

]]> By: Amy Ayoub http://www.edtate.com/blog/2009/05/the-common-denominator-of-success/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Amy Ayoub Sun, 31 May 2009 01:37:38 +0000 http://www.edtate.com/blog/?p=8#comment-40 Ed, I just realized I began my journey to success in the speaking world after attending your "Lady and the Champs" presentation in Las Vegas. That has been followed by your audio lessons, some coaching and now your blog. I think another common denominator of success is having an incredible coach and model, so thank you! Keep the information coming! I am ready any time for the 6-month course you mentioned...just let me know. I am determined to be a successful professional speaker and am grateful for your guidance. Ed, I just realized I began my journey to success in the speaking world after attending your “Lady and the Champs” presentation in Las Vegas. That has been followed by your audio lessons, some coaching and now your blog. I think another common denominator of success is having an incredible coach and model, so thank you! Keep the information coming! I am ready any time for the 6-month course you mentioned…just let me know. I am determined to be a successful professional speaker and am grateful for your guidance.

]]> By: Laya Saul http://www.edtate.com/blog/2009/05/the-common-denominator-of-success/comment-page-1/#comment-39 Laya Saul Sat, 30 May 2009 19:16:29 +0000 http://www.edtate.com/blog/?p=8#comment-39 Great post, thank you. The top thing I am tenacious about is getting my children raised. There will be no fanfare, there are no promotions and no pay increases. But I keep making dinner, kissing, praising, setting boundaries and the like. On the "professional" side, I have two more books started and a third in outline form. Sitting down to write them is often hard, so the reminder to do what is not comfortable is important. One technique I've used to keep me moving forward is "masterminding". I just read an article about a teaching that says the opposite of pain is comfort, not pleasure. Accomplishing what has value brings great pleasure and that takes work and effort. Thanks again for the great post! Great post, thank you. The top thing I am tenacious about is getting my children raised. There will be no fanfare, there are no promotions and no pay increases. But I keep making dinner, kissing, praising, setting boundaries and the like.

On the “professional” side, I have two more books started and a third in outline form. Sitting down to write them is often hard, so the reminder to do what is not comfortable is important. One technique I’ve used to keep me moving forward is “masterminding”.

I just read an article about a teaching that says the opposite of pain is comfort, not pleasure. Accomplishing what has value brings great pleasure and that takes work and effort.

Thanks again for the great post!

]]> By: Laura Houghton http://www.edtate.com/blog/2009/05/the-common-denominator-of-success/comment-page-1/#comment-38 Laura Houghton Sat, 30 May 2009 15:13:04 +0000 http://www.edtate.com/blog/?p=8#comment-38 Ed, this was a great reminder for me today. I have set two primary goals for myself, but am not sure how to accomplish them. Maybe if I do the chores on which I have been procrastinating, I will clear away my mental clutter as well. It's definitely time to stop living my life by the seat of my pants. Ed, this was a great reminder for me today. I have set two primary goals for myself, but am not sure how to accomplish them. Maybe if I do the chores on which I have been procrastinating, I will clear away my mental clutter as well. It’s definitely time to stop living my life by the seat of my pants.

]]> By: Abel Goddard http://www.edtate.com/blog/2009/05/the-common-denominator-of-success/comment-page-1/#comment-37 Abel Goddard Sat, 30 May 2009 05:13:43 +0000 http://www.edtate.com/blog/?p=8#comment-37 Although I admit to having a hard time with it, it sounds like this all boils down to: WORK. Being willing to WORK will take you far, if you work smart. Although I admit to having a hard time with it, it sounds like this all boils down to: WORK. Being willing to WORK will take you far, if you work smart.

]]> By: Michael Neuendorff http://www.edtate.com/blog/2009/05/the-common-denominator-of-success/comment-page-1/#comment-36 Michael Neuendorff Fri, 29 May 2009 22:17:53 +0000 http://www.edtate.com/blog/?p=8#comment-36 I agree with this line of thinking completely. It's been the secret to my success a few times and I've told newer employees so. I once worked for a plumbing services company as an inside salesperson and dispatcher. I initially did a combination of day and night shifts. One day the manager asked me if I'd like to become the night manager, which would require me to work until 10 pm Monday - Friday. For a guy in his 20s that wasn't attractive. I took it knowing that no one else wanted it and it was a way to shoot past more senior guys on the team. I became a manager, had my pay raised, and got all the sales after 5 pm, which made me #2 in the company the first full year on the job. Seek out these 'undesired' opportunities to leapfrog your peers. I agree with this line of thinking completely. It’s been the secret to my success a few times and I’ve told newer employees so. I once worked for a plumbing services company as an inside salesperson and dispatcher. I initially did a combination of day and night shifts. One day the manager asked me if I’d like to become the night manager, which would require me to work until 10 pm Monday – Friday. For a guy in his 20s that wasn’t attractive. I took it knowing that no one else wanted it and it was a way to shoot past more senior guys on the team. I became a manager, had my pay raised, and got all the sales after 5 pm, which made me #2 in the company the first full year on the job. Seek out these ‘undesired’ opportunities to leapfrog your peers.

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