EIG NEWSLETTER
Volume 4, Number 2 March - April, 2004 Issue
Greetings and
welcome to the latest issue of the newsletter.
I apologize to all
of you for being a few days late with this edition of the newsletter, however, I
have just returned from a wonderful week in the Los Angeles area working with
clients, meeting old friends and many new ones too, and doing some promotional
work for my upcoming book. I would like to especially thank Winn Claybaugh and
all the extra-ordinary people at the Paul Mitchell Company in Costa Mesa,
California, for bringing me in to speak to the students and teachers at Paul
Mitchell The School.
I was interviewed
by Winn after my presentation for his successful MASTERS series of audio tapes
featuring interviews, success secrets and business building presentations of
different “Masters, Heroes, Icons, Legends, and Mentors who have something
amazing to say and are the absolute best leaders in and out of the beauty
industry”. While I was in Los Angeles I was also interviewed by Raymond Aaron,
for his Wealth Creator Source audio series where Raymond’s listeners around the
world “Learn life’s business skills
every month by listening to the world’s greatest leaders”. I was honored to be
included in such worthy publications.
I also had the
pleasure to speak to the members of the Venice Beach-Marina Del Ray Rotary
club. Rotary is a wonderful organization whose generous work helps so many
people, such as their mission to eradicate polio around the world.
I would like to
welcome all the new subscribers to the EIG family. Thank you so much to all of
you who have also passed on the newsletter to your family, friends, work
colleagues and associates. Please continue to do so.
I would welcome an
opportunity to discuss how I might be of service to your company, association
or organization with one of my motivational keynote presentations and/or
workshop programs wherever in the world you might be. Please e-mail me
personally at charles@cmarcus.com or
call me at 416-490-6744 or Toll-Free in North America at 1-800-837-0629 for
more information. You can also visit my website at www.cmarcus.com. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Have a terrific few
months.
With Kind Regards
Charles M. Marcus
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Upcoming events
My book: Success
Is Not a Spectator Sport: How To Take Action and Achieve More will be
available for shipping in mid March. You can order online at our secure website
at www.cmarcus.com/onlinestore.htm
or by calling us directly at 416-490-6744 or Toll-Free in North America at
1-800-837-0629. Visa, MasterCard and
Check are accepted for payment. Please ask about our attractive discounts for
orders of 10 or more copies. In addition, I would be happy to personalize and
sign your copy, so please let me know when you place your order.
I thank all the
people who have pre-ordered the book as well. We are already at 1,000 plus
copies sold. The response to this book has been incredible. I appreciate your patience and support. We
will be in touch in mid March to arrange shipping.
Praise for the book:
“For anyone who has ever thought that success in living
their dreams was only for other people, this book is for you. Charles Marcus
offers up a comprehensive, step by step how-to plan to refocus your thinking,
your attitude and your efforts into a laser beam of action, that if applied,
can ONLY result in your dreams becoming your reality!”
Janet Matthews, Canadian co-author of Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul
“Charles’ book
is a gem. He models leadership and success by sharing with us his openness and
transparency through telling us his story. He gives us very practical assessments,
tough questions, and how-to-points. He provides inspiring examples that knock
out many of our own excuses. This is all delivered in a highly readable,
entertaining writing style that feels like a coaching conversation with someone
who has lived his own advice. This is a must read for anyone wanting to
increase their success and happiness”
Jim Clemmer, expert
on Practical Leadership, and author of five international books including
Pathways To performance, Growing The Distance, and The Leader’s Digest
“So often we sit
on life’s side lines and miss the best part of the game. Charles Marcus has
provided a valuable tool – pick it up NOW – Get off the bench and get back in
the game NOW”
W. Mitchell, CPAE,
author of “it’s Not What Happens To You, It’s What You Do About It”
“Success Is Not A Spectator Sport is a magnificent,
comprehensive step-by-step guide that shows you precisely how to achieve
success in all areas of your life. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from
Charles Marcus, an expert who “walks his talk” and gives you the information
and inspiration you’ll need to develop your potential. This book will take
years, if not decades, off your learning curve!”
Jeff Keller, author of Attitude is Everything
“Charles Marcus is living proof where there is a will there is a way. As you read his book you feel everything is possible…for you!”
Patricia Fripp, Author of Get What You Want and Make It! So
You Don’t Have To Fake It.
In This Edition
- From Humble Beginnings to Prime Minister of Canada
- Success
- Quotes
- Recommended Reading
- Services Available
- Privacy Policy
From Humble Beginnings To Prime Minister
Of Canada
Born January 11th, 1934 in Shawinigan, a pulp-and-paper town on the St Maurice River northeast of Montreal, Quebec, Joseph-Jacques Jean Chretien started life in very humble beginnings. One of 19 children of Wellie Chretien and Marie Boisvert, 10 of whom died in infancy, Jean was sent at an early age to attend a Catholic boarding school, in the surrounding area.
As a young boy he was teased because he was so small and skinny. His nickname “Ti Jean” meant little Jean. He was deaf in one ear and slightly dyslexic. These problems affected his self-esteem enormously from an early age. If that wasn’t enough, in February 1946, at the age of 12, Jean suffered severe frostbite to his face as he walked to church from his brother’s house on one of the coldest days of the year.
It wasn’t until several months later that a deformity began to appear on the left-hand side of his face, the one that had been most hit by the bitter winds; it looked as if Jean’s face had shifted sideways. Apparently, the frostbite had damaged a facial nerve and muscle causing permanent paralysis. The resulting deformity affected his appearance, his speech, and ultimately how people perceived him.
Undeterred by his challenges and tremendously ambitious, Chretien went on to become a lawyer. In 1963 at the age of 29, barely able to speak English, Jean made the decision to enter politics and won a by election in a district just outside of Shawinigan by 1,994 votes.
When Jean arrived in Ottawa to take his seat in Parliament, NDP MP Doug Fisher pointed to the backbenches as where Chretien, ‘a boy from Shawinigan’ should sit. Jean defiantly pointed down to the front row, saying, “Yes…but someday I will be sitting there!” This began his long political road to the top.
He rose quickly through the ranks of the Liberal party, serving in key roles with Prime Ministers Lester Pearson and Pierre Trudeau, but lost the race for the Liberal leadership in 1984 to John Turner. Party president at that time Iona Campagnolo declared him “second on the ballot but first in our hearts”. In 1986 he resigned from politics after a row within the Liberal party and returned to his law practice. In 1990 after being called by his Liberal rivals “yesterday’s man” he returned to politics and won his party’s leadership on the first ballot.
In 1993 he was elected Prime Minister of Canada, finally taking his seat in the front row.
In one bitter re-election campaign the rival Conservative party tried to erode support for Jean Chretien by running nasty ads on the television showing his deformity and speech difficulties. The ads were headlined “Would You Want This Man To Be Your Prime Minister”. Chretien turned these nasty personal attacks to his advantage and easily won re-election. He went on to two re-election wins and served Canada as Prime Minister until stepping down in 2003.
He was not always popular, and was sometimes described as abrasive, stubborn and arrogant. He has been embroiled in many controversial decisions and implicated in some scandals, none of which ever stuck. However, whatever your opinion of the little boy from humble beginnings in Shawinigan, Quebec you have to admire his incredible focus and determination to rise and succeed to the highest office in the land of Canada with so many challenges and obstacles stacked against him.
I came across this wonderful phrase recently. I have seen it in many different forms but this one really hit home with me and I thought you might find it of interest. Enjoy.
SUCCESS
To laugh often and much;
To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;
To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;
To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others;
To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition,
To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived;
This is to have succeeded.
Ralph Waldo Emerson.
While interviewing the legendary Jack Nicklaus, a
reporter once remarked, “Jack you have had a spectacular career. Your name is
synonymous with the game of golf. You really know your way around the course.
What is your secret?” Nicklaus replied: “The holes are numbered!”
“You don’t get to choose how you are going to die, or
when. You can only decide how you are going to live. Now…! Joan
Baez, singer
“Consider the postage stamp. It secures success
through it’s ability to stick to one thing till it gets there” Josh
Billings
The Hidden Profit Center by Helen Wilkie
This book is so refreshing. It is a small book with a
big impact, as the author rightly states. It is a very easy read with lots of
wisdom. Set as a fable for 21st century business and the story of
CEO Richard Pemberton, you will learn many lessons about honesty, decency,
business savvy and common sense.
7 Secrets to Profit From Adversity: Success against all odds. By
Joe Roberts
Joe Robert’s is an extra-ordinary individual. His
story of living as a homeless skid row derelict on the streets of Vancouver,
Canada to rising above his circumstances to becoming a highly respected
business and community leader of today is amazing. This well written book
cannot help but inspire you to pursue your own success, whatever that might be.
Presenting Magically by Tad James and David
Sheppard
Whether you are a newcomer to speaking in public or a
seasoned presenter, Presenting Magically will provide you with the
masterful tips and techniques that will transform your presenting skills.
Introducing the secrets of many of the world’s top presenters, this book covers
every aspect of presenting. It is very detailed and informative.
To order Charles’ impactful book, Success is Not a
Spectator Sport, please visit his website: www.cmarcus.com/onlinestore.htm
or call toll-free in North America 1-800-837-0629, or 1-416-490-6744 outside
North America.
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