By DR. VIRGINIA D. MOODY
Everyone in the universe is gifted, but many fail to attain
the stairway to success and significance because they lack
focus and a plan. With 24 hours in each day, there are
many opportunities to free the “Genie” within, to activate
something awesome for ourselves and for the benefit
of others.
It is how we decide to use those critical 24 hours each day
that determines our successes in life. In order to release the “Genie” inside and to have a life of significance, there are several
steps we can employ:
1. Determine your values and write your personal mission
statement. Determine what you are passionate about, and
spend your time and energy on those things that develop your
mission statement. This becomes your guide for what stays on
your plate and what goes off.
2. Develop your personal life plan and priorities. This is what
you'll do, how you’ll do it and when you’ll do it. It should also
include measurable goals and a timeline. For example, your
goal may be to grow your business by 15 percent, or to do
something special for at least one person each week. What
gets measured gets done.
3. Ask yourself, “Is this good for me?” Use your body to
test your plan. Your body and mind are wonderfully made
and can sense things that are right for you. And remember
that sixth sense — use it! If it is good, you should feel excited
and want to share it with others. Your socks should roll
up and down with joy.
4. Select an accountability partner or coach to keep you on
track, and then work hard to accomplish your plan. We all need
someone on our side to cheer us on, to give us a swift kick in
the pants to keep us on track, and to have a special desire to
see us become successful.
5. Now, make it happen AND PASS ALONG WHAT
YOU’VE LEARNED TO OTHERS. Cut anything that doesn’t
line up with your heart and does not add value to others.
Then celebrate each milestone accomplished, including
learning from your failures.
See you at the next level of success and significance!
Moody & Associates, founded by Dr. Virginia Moody, specializes
in motivational speaking and organizational and
human resource development. With over 30 years of experience
in the field, they have been successful in working with
individuals and cross-functional teams in designing success
in almost every industry. For more information, please go to www.moody-associates.com.
Upcoming Events
The theme for the 2007-08 chapter
year, as defined by chapter president
Shawn McCormick and culled from
membership research, is “Business
Growth and Expansion.” To reinforce
this, monthly programs have been
planned that will represent integral
aspects of business growth. The information
presented to attendees this year will
be expanded for some programs through
not just one speaker, but through several
panelists presenting their varying perspectives
on a topic.
All monthly speakers will be invited
to contribute to a special “Portfolio
for Growth” — a toolkit of ideas with
a special binder for members only.
Additionally, the monthly meetings
this year will alternate between the
established breakfast format and a
new-to-NAWBO® luncheon format. All
of these changes are in response to
the input of our members. Please join
NAWBO-SA for an exciting chapter
year focused on growth!
2007-2008 Calendar
and Meeting Topics
Wednesday, January 9, 11:30 am:
Lunch Connection at Swede’s
Friday, January 18, 7:30 a.m. - 1:00
p.m.:
Half-day Educational Seminar and
NAWBO® Marketplace Tradeshow at Oak
Hills Country Club
Wednesday, February 13, 11:30 am:
Lunch Connection at Swede’s
Friday, February 15 — Lunch,
11:30 am:
Boardroom Bound: Playing on
a Bigger Playing Field
Wednesday, March 12, 11:30 am:
Lunch Connection at Swede’s
Friday, March 21 — Breakfast, 7:30 am:
Managing Your Most Precious
Asset: Time
Wednesday, April 9, 11:30 am:
Lunch Connection at Swede’s
Friday, April 18 — Special Event,
TBA:
An Income of Her Own® Awards
Wednesday, May 14, 11:30 am:
Lunch Connection
Friday, May 16 — Lunch, 11:30 am:
Workplace Intelligence: How Far Can or
(or Will) You Go?
Wednesday, June 11, 11:30 am:
Lunch Connection
Wednesday, June 25 — Special
Event, TBA:
Annual Banquet and
Installation of Officers at The Club at
Sonterra
The regular (non-special event)
monthly breakfast and lunch meetings
will be held at the Petroleum Club
unless otherwise noted, on the third
Friday of each month. The cost is $25
for members, $30 for guests and $35
for walk-ins. Register online at
www.nawbosa.org; go to Events; select
event and register. You may also send
an e-mail to info@nawbosa.org or call
(210) 408-1699 for more information.
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