The EIG
Newsletter
Volume
1: Number 4: July/August 2001
Welcome to
the latest edition of the EIG (Empowerment International Group) personal and
professional development newsletter. This newsletter is published every
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Recent
Events and Places to Visit
I had the
pleasure of speaking for the Ontario Public School Boards' Association as their
closing keynote speaker at their annual conference in mid-June. I had the
opportunity to meet a wonderful group of caring individuals who are focused on
our childrens' education. I would like to send a warm thank you to these
people who made me feel so welcome.
The
conference also gave me an opportunity to discover a real gem of a city,
Kingston, Ontario, Canada. This is a truly marvelous small city, about
halfway between Toronto and Montreal. This is a city with character,
history, great architecture and a peacefulness related to being right on Lake
Ontario, near the Thousand Islands. Visit it, I am sure you will fall in
love with it...I did.
Finally,
our website
I am also
pleased to announce that the first iteration of our web-site is finally up and
running. I would be honored if you would check it out at: www.cmarcus.com Any feedback will also
be greatly appreciated as we are already working on revisions. We seem to be
running into problems when you complete the forms on the site and send
back. This process frequently starts with a very ominous message that
makes it sound like your email address is being published to the
universe. This is not the case, but the message, I am sure, would scare a
few people off from submitting. We are currently working on this.
In
This Edition
Dedication
and Excellence
22 year old
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers professional basketball team in the
National Basketball Association is widely acknowledged as one of the great
young players in the game today, earning millions of dollars, and with
the world at his feet. And yet, last summer, in the off season, when he
could have been off on vacation doing many other things and resting on his
laurels, Kobe decided to stay in L.A. and work out every single day in the gym.
But he didn't just work out, he disciplined himself to practice 2,000 jump
shots, (yes that is 2000!!!) every single day.
He did not
have to do subject himself or his body to that, but that was his commitment to
excellence, because he wanted to push himself to be the best HE could be.
Anybody who watched Kobe this past season knows that his going the extra mile
paid off. He was instrumental in his team winning their second
consecutive NBA championship.
You don't
have to be a big time star basketball player to be focused on dedication and
excellence. Think of areas in your own life where you could go that extra
mile, where you could push yourself to be the best that you can be.
The true
question is, are you willing to make the sacrifices necessary? are you
willing to pay the price for excellence? Excellence is achievable for all
of us, but we must be willing to commit 100% to it.
Dreams
and Persistence
26 years
ago four young friends from the same Dublin High School in Ireland got together
and decided to form a rock band. Their dream was not just to form another
rock band, it was to become the biggest band in the world. They made a
pact with each other, these four young friends, that they would persist until
they accomplished their goal. This was a bold statement for these young
lads at the start of their prime.
Today, 26
years later, U2 has sold well over 100 million records, can sell out huge
stadiums around the world and is widely recognized in their industry, by fans
and peers alike, as being the biggest rock band in the world today.
I recently
heard U2 interviewed in Toronto Canada, where I live, and what impressed me
about them is that they remain true to their roots. They have remained as
unaffected as one can be by their incredible success and the lifestyle and
trappings that brings. When I heard Bono, the lead singer and the most
outspoken of the band members, talk about their humble beginnings, I could hear
choking in his voice, the pride he felt when talking about their struggles and
the people who believed in them when they started out.
U2 refused
to compromise their convictions, and in this day and age of rock star
superstars and egos, they have stayed very down to earth, very proud of their
Irish heritage, and true to their roots and their fans. They did
not sell out, move way from their home land. On the contrary, they
continue to live in Ireland and invest in that country's remarkable growth and
prosperity and to speak out on what they believe in.
What dreams
do you have?
What are
your hopes and aspirations?
What drives
you? Pushes you?
Never
discount your dreams, but remember, having a dream is not enough. Dreams
are only thoughts, and will stay that way unless...
You have a
plan, courage, belief, passion, discipline, commitment and persistence to turn
your dream into action, reality and ultimate success.
Six
Steps to Eliminating Clutter in Your Life
What gets
in our way to success? What slows down our progress? I know that for me, it is
frequently the clutter that magically accumulates around me. As such,
allow me to give you some tips to eliminating this clutter that have worked for
me.
Good Luck
Enjoy
the Journey
How many
times have you gotten to where you wanted to be, but didn't take time to enjoy
the journey, the ride. We are often so preoccupied on the destination, or
so busy worrying about all the things that will probably never happen to us,
that we forget the fun we could have getting there sometimes. This
includes an actual trip, accomplishing our tasks, achieving our goals.
We so often
think in terms of what we are going to get out of reaching our destination,
achieving the goal, or accomplishing the task, when the true learning, meaning,
and the satisfaction is in the process of getting there.
The journey
of life for most of us is not always easy. We have to make choices and
sacrifices. We experience failure and defeat on the way to success.
I believe
that if we think of our journey as an experience, we can learn so much.
Too many people are simply trying to "get through the day". Why
not try getting the most from the day, enjoying every moment. Remember,
time is our most precious commodity. As Abby Hoffman said, "Tomorrow
is not promised."
Enjoy your
journey.
Recommended
Reading
Six
Pillars of Self Esteem by Nathaniel Branden
In this
powerful and provocative book, Dr. Branden introduces the six pillars of
self-esteem, including six action packed practices for daily living. You
will find out a lot about yourself as well as brilliant insights into human
nature. A fascinating read.
Living
the Simple Life by
Elaine St. James
Elaine St.
James gives her readers 100 ways to live a simpler life. I found this a
delightful book, very light reading, but packed with great thoughts, ideas and
wisdom for surviving and thriving in our modern, fast-paced world.
How
to Master the Art of Selling by Tom Hopkins
Tom Hopkins
is widely recognized as America's #1 Sales Trainer. His down to earth
style and approach is refreshing to all who have seen or heard Tom live.
His writing style is just the same. You do not have to be a "sales
professional" to benefit from this book; we all have to sell ourselves or
our ideas at some time. Everybody can benefit from Tom's experience, wisdom,
and success.
Quotes
"The
golden opportunity you are seeking is in yourself. It is not in luck, or
chance, or through the help of others. It is in yourself
alone." Orson
Swett Marsden
"You
can learn little from victory,
You can
learn everything from defeat."
Christy Mathewson
"Don't
wish it was easier, wish you were better. Don't wish for less problems,
wish for more skills. Don't wish for less challenges, wish for more
wisdom."
Jim Rohn
Upcoming
Events
"Taking
Control of Your Speech and Your Life"
Toronto,
Canada September 28-29, 2001
By popular
demand, Charles will be conducting a two-day interactive motivational workshop
in Toronto Canada. This workshop is for people who stutter and will be
his only public event of this type in 2001. The workshop provides tools
and techniques for controlling speech, from someone who has been there.
Charles had
a severe stutter for 30 years of his life, living for long periods in a world
of silence. Today, he is a professional speaker and successful
entrepreneur.
For further
information about this very special event that can truly change your life,
please contact Charles by email at: charles@cmarcus.com
or by calling 416-490-6744 or faxing 416-490-6344. Space is limited, so
book early.
With kind
regards to your success
Charles
Marcus
Charles M.
Marcus is a professional keynote speaker and trainer. His work takes him
across Canada, the United States and Great Britain. For more information
on Charles's motivational and inspirational presentations and programs or how
he can add value to your corporation, organization, association or not for
profit group next event please contact Charles as indicated below:
Program
titles include:
"Dare
to be Great"
"Seize
the Moment: Winning in a Changing World"
"The
Power of One: Re-engineer your Self Esteem"
"11
Ways to Live Your Life with Passion and Purpose"
All
programs are customized to suit your organizational needs and objectives.
These programs will touch your heart and challenge your mind. Just the
right amount of content, motivation and humor is used to inspire your team or
group. Charles knows how important it is for you to find the right
speaker with the right message for your next organizational event.
Charles will work with you to ensure that worry is taken away.
Contact:
The
Empowerment International Group
72
Willesden Road, Toronto, Ontario CANADA M2H 1V7
Tel:
416-490-6744 Fax: 416-490-6344
Email: charles@cmarcus.com
Website: www.cmarcus.com
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2001 Charles M. Marcus: All rights worldwide reserved
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