The Present Moment – New Life, Love and Prosperity in Uncertain Times

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that it seemed too impossible for anything in your life to pan out?

You try, try, try so hard yet nothing comes together and you wonder if anything is possible. With all your good intentions, shouldn’t life and business be so much easier, especially with all the advantages of our modern age? Seriously, what is the big problem? Moreover, what is specifically in the way that is blocking you from making it all work? You might be surprised by the answer.

Business success (or failure) isn’t a modern phenomenon. 5000 years ago businesses were flourishing with markets selling everything from local fish to foreign spices including all types of services. There were poor people and rich people, just like we see today. There were hard times and good times, just like we see today. There were people with positive attitudes and people with negative attitudes, just like today.

Nothing fundamental has changed. The same elements of life are still here, alive and well as usual. But let’s face it – the world today is a thousand times more complex. It is becoming important today to be a bit more detached from life, to not rely so much on circumstances but rather rely more on yourself as a good human being. It’s a big world. You cannot change the world. You can only change yourself. All along, there is only one thing in existence that never changes, never disappears, and can always be counted on no matter what happens. What is it?

The Present Moment

You might suddenly be asking yourself, okay great. So what? Big deal: The present moment, what is the point: How can something so common and obvious have anything to do with me, my success in life, or my business?

The Present Moment is Where Everything Happens

How much time do you waste thinking about the past or worrying about the future? More importantly, how much energy do you waste reacting to things that are completely out of your power and control? The truth is if you connect with the present moment (rather than abandoning it, frittering it away with meaningless worries and inconsequential reactions to problems and circumstances) everything will start to take shape in a much more realistic and clear way. How so, you ask?

Do you realize that the present moment is the most powerful reality in the entire universe? Think about it. Everything that happens, whether 500 billion light years away or 10 minutes from now, all happens in the present moment. The present moment is timeless. In fact, time – as huge as we feel it, as huge as it is – is no bigger than a grain of sand compared to the present moment.

So what does this all have to do with you and your business and your life success?

Your existence IS the present moment . . . YOU are NOW. Everything else is something that is merely happening, an event with a beginning and an end. Connect with the Here and Now. You can easily begin doing this by paying close attention to your 5 senses. When you purposely connect with any of your senses, even for 2 seconds, you automatically connect with reality. When you connect with reality, all other delusions of the mind immediately begin to STOP.

The present moment will relieve you of all your useless ills and pains: It will also give you the clarity and much needed tolerance to excel in your business. The bottom line? Take time for YOURSELF. Even to just feel your toes on the floor and to hear the sound of your breath. It will pay beautiful dividends for you, sooner than you think. Be good to yourself. You deserve it!

The saying: “Stop and Smell the Roses” may very well be the biggest understatement ever conceived!

The GOLDEN Approach To Negotiating

Since, so many of the necessities of effectively leading, for the best interests of one’s organization, necessitate quality, professional negotiating skills and abilities, in order to achieve, effectively, efficiently, and in the right direction, wouldn’t it make sense, to train potential leaders, in the arts, and sciences, of the skills and directions of negotiations? After more than four decades of involvement in nearly all phases and aspects of leadership, from identifying, qualifying and training, actual and potential leaders, to consulting to thousands of these individuals, I have dedicated many hours, and focus, to what might make someone, the best leader, he can possibly be. I have also, during this period, negotiated many contracts and agreements, both, large and small, in the areas of event planning, labor contracts, and many other area, so, this article will consider how the GOLDEN approach to negotiating, using the mnemonic approach, might provide better results, etc.

1. Goals; generate goodwill; growth: Organizations either undergo continuous growth, or lose their relevance and sustainability! A leader must try to generate goodwill, and a meeting, of the minds, by starting every negotiation, focused on goals, priorities, etc. How can anyone negotiate, effectively, if he does not start, the process, focused on possessing a clear understanding, and commitment to, what is needed, and why?

2. Options; opportunities; organized; organization: Different organizations have different needs, and requirements, and therefore, these must be fully considered, prior to negotiating. It is wise to consider numerous options and alternatives, and to be prepared, to recognize the finest opportunities, and/ or create one’s own. Effective negotiating means efficiently proceeding, in the most organized manner!

3. Listen; learn; leadership: Negotiators must effectively listen, and learn, so they understand their negotiating adversary, and his needs, and priorities, also. It takes the ability to exhibit superior leadership, by taking – charge, of the situation, and keeping, on – track, towards the best results!

4. Delve deeply; discover; deliver: Go beyond the surface, and delve deeply into what is most important, and proceed accordingly! Then, clearly discover, what makes the most sense, and remain focused and committing to delivering on the most beneficial ways!

5. Empathy; energy; excellence: The better one learns and cares about others, the better, the results! When one strongly believes, in his ideas, and ideals, he will maximize his energy, in a way, which energizes all, involved. Never sacrifice your commitment to proceeding with the utmost degree of personal excellence!

6. Needs; necessities: Know your needs, rather than simply, your wish – list! Put the necessities, first, consider economics responsibly, and consider options, to achieve, what you seek!

Using the GOLDEN approach, should help you enhance the quality and results of your negotiations. Are you up to the task, and the commitment?

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Making a signature plates order online saves you time and money. It’s the thought that counts when it comes to choosing personalised presents such as signature plates so placing an internet order should free up more time to consider your individual design.

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Anniversaries and other special occasions can be greatly enhanced when you give personal gifts that can be cherished. Involving all of your guests with the signing process makes the experience all the more special. You can usually choose from a range of designs, send you own design or have a design created especially for you. You should expect to pay a premium for a bespoke, one-off service but the end result will be more than worth it.