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Attitude by Charles Swindoll

                   ATTITUDE

“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill. It will make or break a company…a church…a home. __________________

The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past…we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude…

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I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you…we are in charge of our Attitudes.”

-Charles Swindoll-

Wishing you many Great moments in life!

Neil B. Wood, President, Chief Executive Optimist! www.neilwoodconsulting.com

neilwoody@comcast.net 781 264-3361

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Written on 04 January 2010 by Neil Wood.

Goals for 2010

This is one of my favorite times of the year. I enjoy most of this week reflecting on my personal and professional highlights this year. There have been quite a few “positives” and a few challenges as well. Overall, it’s been a great year to test my own attitude and “tough-mindedness” and as you can see ~ I survived! (although I do feel like I’ve aged 5 years in the last twelve months)

Some people talk about new year “resolutions” and changes you want to make. My suggestion to you is to keep your list to a few major focuses and be specific. Personally, I prefer to set Goals instead of resolutions. If you need more details about setting SMART goals, visit my Blog from Optimist Island http://optimistisland.blogspot.com

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Written on 30 December 2009 by Neil Wood.

New Blog from Optimist Island

Most people who know me well, will tell you that the first two words that comes to their mind when my name is mentioned is positive attitude. The third word is optimism! It’s a great reputation to have in life!

Throughout my life since I was just a young teen, I have shared a positive attitude with those around me. Yes, there were a few pessimists whom I drove NUTS ~ but I don’t care much for pessimists anyway. I surround myself with fellow optimists and people who I describe as happy about life. They are “winners” with exciting goals, great ambition and tremendous discipline. I Always feel energized when I’m around them. (see below for more)

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Written on 23 December 2009 by Neil Wood.

Make things happen!

This week I gave “Business Building” seminars at 6 different sales offices. The feedback was excellent (yay) and of course I had plenty of fun. I’ve stated in an earlier blog, that my goal this year is to be a Beacon of Hope! There are so many sales reps who feel like the daylights have been beaten out of them. Sales are down and so are attitudes.

I know it’s difficult, but this is when we have to dig in, continue plugging away and look forward to better days. They WILL return and I can promise that. Our country has a history of rebounding from great challenges, tragedies and yes, even terrible economies.

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Written on 26 November 2009 by Neil Wood.

Take Action

Take Action is now the mantra of several companies in the US and abroad. This is when you really need to kick your activities into the next gear, work more diligently than you may have recently and go on the “Year-end Mission” -

2009 is over in just 6 weeks. Are you doing all you can with all you have available? Can you work smarter, be more visible, share your creativity to help your clients succeed before the year end? Brainstorm with other successful people like yourself. Challenge each other to make something great happen within the next 6 weeks.

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Written on 14 November 2009 by Neil Wood.

Busy time of the year!

I know it’s been a few weeks since I updated my blog - but it’s “crunchtime.” Sales managers and reps want ideas on how to finish strong in 2009 so that the momentum builds into 2010. By the way, you probably realize that 2010 is just over 60 days away - right? Yes, it’s crunchtime!

What goals do you have for the next 8 weeks? What did you want to accomplish that you have not yet? Who can help you reach your goals?

The most popular questions I am getting in my coaching and speaking business revolve around how to be more proactive, the most profitable “High Return Activities,” how to stay positive with clients and Focused on today and the future. A lot of people are dealing with more transitions, mergers, changing roles and challenges they have not faced in years. So, there is a lot of fear out there right now.

These challenges can be met - if you put some thought into it and don’t seclude yourself into a vacuum chamber. Brainstorm with other leaders, who have experience and vision. Do NOT get involved with the complainers and pessimists. They’ll suck any energy and hope you have - if you get in their grasps.

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Written on 29 October 2009 by Neil Wood.

Client Acqusition and Client Retention

My new program on Client Acquisition and Client Retention is ready to help salespeople make the next twelve months more successful and profitable. There are so many clients and prospects looking for better relationships with their sales rep. There is SO MUCH discontent in the business world today. YOU can make a difference - right now, if you take action and focus on the opportunities around you.

Seize the opportunity Right NOW - or you will look back on 2009-2010 with regret. Every so often, we have an opportunity to jump forward by leaps and bounds. NOW is that time!

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Written on 12 October 2009 by Neil Wood.

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