KFC

In the very interesting audio program, How to Connect in Business in 90 Seconds or Less, author Nicholas Boothman refers to the KFC method of effective communication and connection. K = know what you want, F = find out what you are getting, and C = change what you do until you until you get what you want.

This is all meant in a very positive way of course. It is about knowing what you want in your job, social life, or just life in general. Know what you want so that you can plan on how to get there. First though, find out what you are headed for on your present course and decide if this is what you desire.

In this audio presentation, Boothman is referring to how you interact with other people in order to get the desired results. It is a fascinating work and I highly recommend it for your listening or reading. It is full of great advice on how to position yourself through your actions, words, and attitudes.

I gather that, like many other self-help authors, Boothman believes that you are the most important person in determining your own success. Do not take simple things for granted and this includes communication and appearance. They are both vital to your success. Know what you want, find out what you are getting, and change what you do until you get what you want.

Friendships

These are some of the most important things in life. Often, we don't realize how much a frienship means until it is lost.

Of course, friendship takes an effort by both friends and it is not always easy. People will have disagreements and struggles. Strong friendships withstand and overcome difficulties, weak ones may not.

Having friends can be one of the most rewarding aspects of all things. Work at it, cherish them.

Missed Opportunities

One of my favorite audio books is "How to Connect in Business in 90 Seconds" by Nicholas Boothman. I have listened to it again and again.

Boothman speaks of missing opportunities by simply not acknowledging other people. We come in contact with friends, aquanitenances, co-workers, and strangers regularly. If we choose to keep our heads down and not make eye contact, we are missing opportunities.

My simply making some effort to connect, you may just be missing that special opportunity to make things happen. Perhaps in a casual conversation struck in in place of the otherwise silent encounter, you may discover that you have a solution to one of their problems. Likewise, they may say one simple thing that unlocks a key idea for you socially, business-wise, or otherwise. Everyone who you encounter has the potential to make a contribution to you or receive one from you.

I can't really understand why a clerk in a store, waitress, or co-worker would choose to look away and not make any attempt to connect when the opportunity exists. Is it shyness, lack of confidence, disinterest, anger? Any and all of these block us from making that connection.

Everyone make an effort. The results will be favorable.

Have Some Fun

I think that having fun is a very important part of being a well-balanced person. One big factor is knowing how to have fun in a safe and digified way.

Just letting loose is never the answer to having fun because any time that you over indulge, you pay for it later. Either having a hangover, being embarassed, being broke, or all of the above together are the results of overdoing it.

Enjoy the simple pleasures of life and look forward to them. This is an essential part of relaxation and critical to overall success.

Relax and have some fun.

Work Against Gossip

Gossip can be dangerous. It creates a bad environment. Resist the temptation to gossip whenever possible because it can become a bad habit.

If you can turn the mood around by resisting gossip, you will be doing yourself and your friends and associates a big favor. Don't add to it, turn it around.

Sales can be a great profession

Have you ever heard of Tom Hopkins? He has several sales training audio programs available and if you get the chance, I suggest checking it out. Selling can be both fun and lucrative.

There are many negatives associated with selling because of the nature of some sales people. However, a true sales professional will gain just as much respect as any other business professional.

If you are considering sales as a career, pick up an audio program by Tom Hopkins and listen throught it a few times, then decide.

Give Thanks

This truly is a blessed season. Even though Thanksgiving Day is past, this is a great season to give thanks for all of the blessings that we do have.

These are difficult times, our world is troubled. Our world has been troubled for centuries. We alone cannot solve our problems. Our governments can try, our school systems can try, we can try.

In this season especially, we need to understand that only God can provide our answers. Only He is the Light of the World. This is the reason that Our Savior was born.