Sometimes an article or a book can be like a meal and a list is like an hors d’oeuvre. Yes, there may be delectable morsels in each, but these morsels of wisdom are easier to find in a list. Are any of these lists any good? Here’s the test: If you print one of these lists and put it on your bulletin board — that’s a great list!
Here are some from my bulletin board . . .
TEN SECRETS TO SUCCESS
from “INVESTOR BUSINESS DAILY”
1. How you think is everything.
2. Decide upon your true dreams and goals.
3. Take action.
4. Never stop learning.
5. Be persistent and work hard.
6. Learn to analyze details.
7. Focus your time and money.
8. Don’t be afraid to innovate; be different.
9. Deal and communicate with people effectively.
10. Be honest and dependable; take responsibility.
THE SIX “A” WORDS TO GET MORE “A” GRADES
Ramona Kopacz
Learning Disabilities Specialist,
1. Attendance
2. Attention
3. Ask questions.
4. Ask for help.
5. Assignments
6. Affirmation
TOP TEN RULES FOR LONGHORN ACADEMIC SUCCESS
The
1. Go to class — every day.
2. Study. Do the work!
3. Choose your professors carefully and talk with them often.
4. Organize your time, study smart, play hard.
5. Get involved.
6. Develop a support system of friends — don’t go it alone.
7. Seek help early and often.
8. Stay focused. Classes come first.
9. Ask questions.
10. Enjoy the ride.
12 WEALTH SECRETS
(author unknown)
1. Work positive. There are no money problems — only attitude problems. A go-getter with the proper attitude cannot be denied.
2. Face your fear. You’ll always find the best fishing holes in the places where the average fisherman is afraid to go.
3. Watch the crowd, then go in the opposite direction.
4. Know value. Until you know value, everything is worthless. As soon as you know value, everything is valuable.
5. All opportunities are disguised as problems.
6. People who live the Golden Rule get the gold.
7. Money is attracted to great ideas.
8. You are your wealth. The money that flows to you is just a by-product of your non-financial resources.
9. There is never any failure — only feedback.
10. A network saves legwork.
11. Routine brings results. A disorganized genius is no match for the average person with a daily routine.
12. There are NO wealth secrets.
COMMON SENSE + ACTION = POWER.
THE 14 SUPERFOODS
from “SuperFoods Rx” by Steven Pratt, M.D. & Kathy Matthews
1. Beans
2. Blueberries
3. Broccoli
4. Oats
5.
6. Pumpkin
7. Salmon
8. Soy
9. Spinach
10. Tea (green or black)
11. Tomatoes
12.
13. Walnuts
14. Yogurt
A SHORT COURSE IN HUMAN RELATIONS
(author unknown)
The six most important words: “I admit I made a mistake.”
The five most important words: “You did a good job.”
The four most important words: “What do you think?”
The three most important words: “I love you.”
The two most important words: “Thank you.”
The one most important word: “We.”
The one least important word. “I.”
THE 10 MOST IMPORTANT WORDS
IN ANY LOVING RELATIONSHIP
from “Love” by Gregory J.P. Godek
1. Trust
2. Intimacy
3. Communication
4. Commitment
5. Love
6. Friendship
7. Patience
8. Humor
9. Flexibility
10. Forgiveness
ROB GILBERT’S FOUR MOST RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie
2. “The Memory Book” by Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas
3. “How to Survive the Loss of a Love” by Colgrove, McWilliams and Bloomfield
4. “The Relaxation Response” by Herbert Benson, Ph.D.
FIVE WAYS TO CONFUSE SPELLCHECKER
Professor Linda Maxwell
Eastern
1. It’s, its
2. Two, too, to
3. They’re, there, their
4. Weather, whether
5. You’re, your
THE “JUST DO IT” LIST
Frank Somma
Author and Motivational Speaker
1. Make a commitment.
2. Make it public.
3. Make it happen!
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I know you have some GREAT lists. They might be on your bulletin board . . . in your files or saved on your computer. Share them with all of us. Just click on comments or
e-mail them to me at sendmeastory@aol.com.
Thanks.
Call me at Success Hotline (973.743.4690),
Rob Gilbert
