Friday, April 24, 2015

InspireME Friday: Joe Ades, Million-Dollar Plus Earning Street Salesman in New York City Shows You Secret of Sevilla Chips & TIGHT Sales Skill


"Buy one of my gifts for $10 and they're not got going to be offended because you only gave them a peeler, they'll be delighted that you gave them the best peeler in the world, made ins Switzerland where a damn knife costs $100, but even if they want ed one, you won't find out peelers in any stores. No one else has anything like this. Only me. Take two now and I will trow in the second peeler for the single convenient $10 price. They're made of stainless steel they CANNOT RUST"



Good Morning Folks,

To end  another strong and exciting week at FSO, and in salute toil own sales superstars who give it their best each and every day (Bari Klein, David Furst, Jill Kort, Ron Kelly, Juan Santa, Taylor  Miller and Gill Shapira), I present one of the best salesman in New York City...probably the best, in the world period. Over a million folks have watched this video on Youtube, countless more on the street. And there's tons one can learn. You can get the peeler here http://astore.amazon.com/konyh-20 

So he makes around $21,000 a week...
52 weeks in a year: $1,092,000
he made $70 in 6 mins -
that averages to $700 an hour

If you want a new peeler, or want become a better salesman, then take a look at this guy 
Whatever you do, be passionate.



HERE ARE SOME COMMENTS FROM VIEWERS

"I bought mine from him in 2002 and 12 years later it's as sharp as the day I bought it.

"I'm Swiss and ours is surely 20 years old. great pieces"

"Peel a carrot - Like a boss! 
Cut potato - like a boss
Sell a peeler - like a boss!
Earn some money - Like a  boss!"

"He makes me wanna buy a peeler."

"I don't have a need for a peeler at the moment, but I am still throwing money at the screen."

I'd definitely buy a couple!

Take my money
I'm sure calling this the best peeler in the world is an exaggeration, but with a sales pitch like that how can you refuse this man?  Not to mention, I'd rather give my money to someone working hard like this than another big box store.his from any dollar store, but I'd go out of my way to buy one from him given the chance.

He's a millionaire now

im pretty sure there are better peelers out there.....but i want his!

He's not just selling the product, he's selling an experience, a promise and his personality.

I would buy this just for his sheer performance!

This guy became a millionaire and lived on Park Avenue because of his peeler hustling skills.
Search for 'peeler millionaire' on Youtube.

This guy is such a good salesman he managed to sell me one from the grave and across the pond to where I live in London, I'm getting one from amazon!

I would buy this product. Smart person and great demonstration 

The wolf of wall street asked this guy to sell him a pen. The wolf ended up buying 5 peelers.

You can buy these things in Europe, but i would still buy one just because of how awesome the skills of his sales techniques are.

What a great guy!  I would buy anything he sold, just because he's awesome.

Everybody in Europe has this peeler, not kidding.

Well, you completely missed the point of the video being about him being a salesman and not the peeler being amazing. 

Great salesman, lots to learn from!

Five and a half years later and we experience this beautiful moment in the benign milieu of human interaction. Bless him and his enthusiasm and perspective; it isn't life and death nor is it (seemingly) make or break. Perhaps what is so appealing and inviting is that he seems already comfortable with where he is? How many times have we been dissuaded from interacting with people on the street (be them vendors or pitchmen) because we perceive them as less than us or less well-off than us in our current situations?  I'm just smitten with this man and this moment. 

Well said, he was a charming and classy gentleman. He spoke to everyone on the street rich or poor. He was the street.

Great salesman!

Get this man on QVC, he'll make a killing

He's already making a killing. He's a millionaire.  

The American Dream.

That is one great salesman.  Where can I buy a salesman like that?  Is he for sale?

You'd have to ante up a lot of money. Apparently, he lives on Park avenue and is a millionaire. 

Excellent salesmen. I'd probably buy one but tip him an extra couple dollars for his superb selling=
To anyone who says salesmanship isn't an art, how's it feel to be proven so wrong?
this guy is awesome

wow sold 16peelers just in 5mins

An inspirational salesperson and a great device.  ]

I am totally getting one of those!ago
le reddit army has touched down!

"You only want one? You got no friends like me." Lol

Joe Ades: the potato peeling millionaire in  #nyc  -- your not from New York unless you know who Joe Ades is!

I hope he used all the example shavings. That's a lot of food!

I'd get one, and I don't even cook

Defines a salesman.  I walk up totally disinterested honestly I never even cook.  I walk away with 5 of the darn things.  Get home realize I'll never use said items exclaim, "How the hell did he do that?"

The problem is not because he's a great salesman... but the item hes selling is convincing anyway... sure this guy have great way to show the usefulness of the item... but if you got no interest in the item i don't think it's gonna sell..

Great to see this. Long time since I saw something as genuine as this, New York is just too invaded with hipsters 

All I learned from this video is that this guy is really good at peeling potatoes. 

He makes me want to go travel to NY just to get my hands on one of those peelers.

I too dont cook and i want one!! He really is the greatest salesmen ever! I wonder if this is what salesmen where like back in the 50s 60s thats the vibe im getting from this guy

Im never cook in my life. Im gonna need 10 of those slicer.

wow what a great salesman, I don't think I'd be able to resist buying a peeler from him lol

I just spent my time watching a guy sell peelers and I wasn't bored 
Joe Ades , Greatest Salesman in New York City His…: http://youtu.be/HCUct4NlxE0

I remember this guy. I used to watch him just talk and talk and people would buy and buy.

love this vid. awesome, human. there's something... magical... about someone who is good at what they do. & who enjoys it. / even veggie-peeling becomes a delight.


I had never heard of this gent, but last spring I was serving jury duty in Brooklyn and saw him across the street from the courthouse.  I *had* to buy from him -- his bit hearkens to another time and age.  I can't use the peeler without thinking of him, and regretting I didn't buy some as gifts if only to but from him and reward him for the memory he's given me, and apparently many others.

when i found out he died i genuinely cried. me and my friend loved this guy so much we always impersonated him and had laughs. we miss him so much. he had his routine down to a word. my fav line is "they're made of stainless steel they CANNOT RUST"

wow he makes so much money in just 5 minutes.


Forbes wrote… "For any investor assessing innovation, creative destruction and disruptive technologies it’s a must to find the outliers. The standouts are not the technologies themselves but the zealous missionary people who conjure up the big new ideas and champion them to everyone else." 

At FSO, our ability to (re)IMAGINE a future very different than exists today and surround ourselves with passionate, open minded people who always have our client's future success at heart, make FSO the Apple of its industry. The disruptor. The innovator. The better alternative.

Less than 48 months ago, hundreds of FSO clients ALL relied on someone else who let them down. Now they have made the switch to us. That's no match forJoe's enthusiasm and peeler sales, but today we are just getting started and Joe, you lit our pants on fire with new found optimism and passion for what we do every day  Thanks.

Thanks to our employees for all you do for us, and to our clients for awarding us the privilege of serving you.



Have a GREAT day!


Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer  


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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Shout Out Wednesday: Thanks. Dankie. Do Jeh. Tak. Merci. Grazie. Arigato. Gracias. Toda. Xie Xie. Pasibo.

"Friendly, precise, swift in their care that we get packages, and clearly committed to making sure we have our work materials right away, as soon as humanly possible knowing print deadlines are lurking. They are so professional and so eager and friendly and personable." ~~New York Times








Good Morning Folks,

The weather in New York has been fabulous. I hope all of you have had the chance to enjoy the Spring weekends with family and friends. The FSO Nation has been going full steam ahead, delivering the world class experience that has made us famous from coast to coast.  

Before we get to the awards, I'd like to point out a passage from my fellow workforce happiness leader, Simon Sinek's. new book (Leaders Eat Last) where Simon (who has been featured right here on MitchWeiner.com's Ted Tuesday), talks about employees and happiness at work. He contends that only a minority of employees feel fulfilled and truly happy at work… and it is of our own doing.  

Sinek reckons employees are not happy because we have built systems and constructed organizations that force the human animal to work in environments in which it does not work best…. and one which encourages us to look after ourselves first and be suspicious of others.

The takeaway was confirmation that trust plays such an important part in creating the right environment for employees … and acts as the lubrication that reduces friction and creates conditions much more conducive to high performance.

At FSO we create the "trust" environment that brings out the best in all of our employees and results in client salutes like these. Whether greeting visitors to the the busiest and most famous building in the world or providing IT support directly to the CEO transitioning sensitive email accounts or the supporting the world's biggest newspaper brand who depends on us to get stories out to you, as these customers will confirm, you can count on FSO

Following are the names of our team members who have been caught delivering the WOW! to our clients and have made it to SHOUT OUT Wednesday on MitchWeiner.com!


Christopher, Liquidnet
"I went into the 12th floor kitchen tonight …It looks amazing !!! Thank you so much for keeping it that way, And for keeping on top of all the other floors" J



Ray & Cleon, PHD

"Man, it has been fun high fiving you lot around the halls of our humble office space these past few days. What a bloody great start to our year and as Nathan said, we will find time for us all to celebrate, in PHD style. But for now, I want to celebrate the swarm of people who each contributed to this win for our agency. (Cue Oscar music)To Ray, Cleon and the office services crew from FSO, who came in on the weekend to turn PHD into planet Converse- our best first impression ever…"

           


Ariel, The Sheffield –Roseland Property
"My name is Michael Rivera. I am the lead at The Sheffield in Englewood NJ. We recently acquired a new member to our team. His name is Ariel. He's been off to a great start since he got here to our site and has been nothing but a great team player. Both him and I have received a Kudos from the client yesterday for doing an excellent job with the shift log on Buildinglink. I hope he gets recognized for the work he's been putting in here."




Jennifer / The Sheffield
Brookfield One Liberty Plaza Team
"FSO is doing very well in the building at One Liberty Plaza. We have had no issues or concerns and it was a very smooth transition. We have only gotten positive feedback from tenants and thought we would share with you. Please have your team keep up the good work at One Liberty Plaza."



Christina, IMG
"This is to let you know that it is a pleasure to have Christina fill in for Kim. Christina is very polite, quick to respond to our needs and very conscientious. She has a wonderful happy attitude about doing her job, unfortunately something a bit too rare these days. I think she likes working with us too."


"I work in finance at 45th Street in NYC and for what it’s worth, there’s many people here who have an incredibly high opinion of Christina currently working reception. She’s incredibly pleasant, punctual and has an incredible work ethic. Though we’re not belittling Kim at all, many have hoped that Christina would stay until possible Kim returns and though I’m sure that’s not in your plans, I figured I’d pass on the word."
                                                                                             


Evelyn, Medimmune

"I had an emergency request to produce oversize copies of posters and she managed to complete my request in less than 15 minutes. She was very friendly, polite and very understanding of my short notice request. Please pass along my appreciation."

Stephanie, Medimmune
"This is the third email in this vein I have seen from Stephanie today and I just wanted to express my appreciation (which I will convey to her directly but I hope you can do the same on my behalf from your side of the house as well). Very glad to have her on board and super excited that she is doing everything we had hoped for, even after only a few days. Look forward to having this continue while we build a fabulous team!"


Sepideh, Medimmune
"Sharing news…. A little bit of bragging!Not knowing what a MedImmune SPOT AWARD was, I received one, today, from Mr. Richard Louis Remmele in appreciation for the work I did for him, a scientist at MedImmune whom I helped with an infographics/slide project which will be used in a conference in Boston this April. MedImmune is an awesome place to work at. Thanks for having me here."



James, Sarah & Tareek, NY Times
"We have had the pleasure of the the care and professionalism of your staff members, James, Sarah and Tareek for a while now. About a month ago, I reached out to Janet, cc'd above,to tell her how particularly fine each of these members of your team are. Friendly, precise, swift in their care that we get packages, and clearly committed to making sure we have our work materials right away. They are so professional and so eager and friendly and personable. They are so purposeful in their deliveries to us, which often come throughout the day. They make sure that we have what has come in for us as soon as humanly possible. We rely heavily upon timely delivery of packages because those are all deadline materials needed by us on a fairly quick turn-around, sometimes the same day, for our various closing deadlines for The Book Review and TimesDigest and for our reporting booksellers. I have meant to write to you this way for this entire month. During these weeks since I first communicated with Janet, our high regard and admiration and utmost appreciation for these three individuals has only grown. They each in individual ways, and as a team, that represents your organization, contribute so much to the quality of our work and to the atmosphere of collegiality and mutual high regard and standards here. And we want you to know that."



Talmas, Capco
"Over the last three weeks, Talmas Innocent has helped the Office of the CEO with the migration from Google to Outlook.  For this period of time Talmas worked diligently to make sure our issues were resolved.  He made himself available early in the morning, late in the evening, and on weekends, to enable our office to be fully operational.  Talmas has done a great job for us! Please consider this e-mail as a commendation for a job well done."





As you know, our culture is ALL about RECOGNITION. I always stress the importance of catching someone on your team doing something good and recognizing him/her. 

Thank you all for your care and commitment ensuring our standards are set. Will we get to see YOUR name in next Wednesday's column??

Be inspired. Remember the power of focus and positive energy. It's FSO that makes a difference and you lead the charge. 

Have a fabulous day filled with love and inspiration.  

Hugs all around,









Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Ted Tuesday: 60 Minute Turns The Tables On Ted



Monica Lewinsky's Ted Talk on bullying was heard round the world. That's the POWER of Ted. Where ordinary folks just like you and I can spread ideas and shape a better future for millions who are tuned in.






Good Morning Folks,

As someone who has produced and attended all kinds of conferences throughout  my career, I can certainly attest to the fact that nothing can beat the power of a captivating, exciting motivational speaker, These men and women are true storie tellers and their stories leave you inspired and have a lasting impact that can create positive changes in your life.

Problem is bearing witness to such speeches was once the province of the very top executives or sales people and for those presenting them came with an enormous cost in fees, travel and hospitality that surrounds the event.

Thats why I became fascinated with Ted and as I started the blog I wanted to share the best of the talks i was finding myself. For in 18 minutes or less online you could go in knowing nothing about a topic and leave being able to communicate it to others and apply it to your life or work in a way that was truly enriching. Best of all Ted Talks are free and they count on bloggers like us to spread the messages around the world. Some talks I watch and wonder whether someone who takes a night course gets as much back in a seminar of learning than one of these talks can ingrain in minutes.

On the piece that follow, Charlie Rose explains, "It has become a place where big ideas find a global audience. It is known simply as TED. And TED Talks are little presentations that anyone can watch online for free. There are TED Talks on almost every subject you can imagine: building your own nuclear reactor; stopping cyberbullies; exploring Antarctica; a better way to tie your shoes. But what sets TED Talks apart is that the big ideas are wrapped up in personal stories and they're mostly from people you have never heard of before. And it is those stories that have captured the imaginations of tens of millions of viewers around the world. Giving a TED Talk can be life-changing even if some speakers don't always realize what they're getting into

The story of TED began with a small conference in the 1980s where bold new ideas were presented about technology, entertainment and design -TED for short. Anderson was a successful magazine publisher. He attended his first TED conference in 1998 and fell in love with what he heard there and so he bought TED -- and turned it into a nonprofit organization.

In 2006, as something of an experiment, he put a handful of conference talks online. The reaction was almost immediate.

Chris Anderson: We started to get emails that said things like, "I'm sitting at my computer screen crying."

Charlie Rose: An emotional connection.

Chris Anderson: And a passionate connection. Like, these talks had got inside people's heads and changed them.

One talk that put Ted on the map was a brain scientist talking about bearing witness to her own stroke.
[Jill Bolte Taylor: So, this is a real human brain...]
One of the earliest TED Talks posted was literally about what was going on inside the head of neurobiologist Jill Bolte Taylor. 
[Jill Bolte Taylor Then I realized, "Oh my gosh! I'm having a stroke! I'm having a stroke" And the next thing my brain says to me is, "Wow! This is so cool! This is so cool! How many brain scientists have the opportunity to study their own brain from the inside out?" (laughter)] 
Taylor's talk went viral and soon, Internet users couldn't get enough of Ted Talks.
A million views turned into a billion and now it is an Internet phenomenon. There are all sorts of TED conferences being held around the world daily.TED started its own website, TED.com. It has 2,000 talks on just about every subject imaginable.

Have a look and simply click the bottom right corner square with the arrows coming out of each end to expand on the screen, or view on CBS HERE.


To  get your own talk posted on Ted there is a long and difficult audition and mentoring process as shown in the piece. About 60-70 talks are given live at the annual conference, not all of which make the final cut online where 2,000 18-minute of less talks live. But if the talk is a success, careers can be launched, books sold and in the case of justice-seeking attorney, Bryan Stevensonmillions of dollars raised.

Bryan Stevenson: It was scheduled two weeks before I had an argument at the U.S. Supreme Court. And I told one of my young staffers, somebody named TED wanted me to come and do a TED Talk and I told them no. And my staffer went crazy. Said, "What are you talking about? You have to do a TED Talk." Says Stevenson, "I think the challenge is getting people who consume all of this wonderful stuff that TED provides to not just be consumers, but to take what they learn and know and hear and turn it into some kind of action that may be a little uncomfortable, that may be a little inconvenient, but will absolutely be transformative to making these great ideas really ideas that not only spread but create a greater world."

So OK who wants to join me on trying out for Ted Talks?

Thanks for listening and have a GREAT Day,



Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer
  


Ideas are not set in stone. When exposed to thoughtful people, they morph and adapt into their most potent form. TED Tuesdays on MitchWeiner.com highlights some of today's most intriguing ideas. Look for more talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and much more— HERE.  



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Monday, April 20, 2015

"His lips drink water but his heart drinks wine” ― E.E. Cummings

Tagging along to scout President's Club accommodations in Napa Valley last week with Mrs. Weiner. Stephanie's company, Experience Napa, is renowned as the the most informed and inspired resource for visitors to “the Valley.” With abundant passion and a highly personal touch, Stephanie procures the most carefully considered and uniquely custom-created getaways, each detail in place and extraordinary elements of surprise. Check out ExperienceNapa.com 


Good Morning Folks,

I hope everyone had an awesome weekend and was able to spend a bit of time relaxing and clearing your mind so you are fresh and ready for another awesome week at FSO. 

Can I tell you how great it was to take a long weekend off and spend it in my favorite place Napa Valley? Not to mention the great wines I tasted and sent home.

Napa offers lots to do and has a lot to be proud of. In addition to truly beautiful scenery, this small area of Northern California boasts some of the world’s best wine and food. The combination of excellent soil and weather conditions makes fertile ground for olives, nuts, fruit, and of course wine, including all the French varietals and the region’s prized grape, Cabernet Sauvignon. 

Despite how many times I've been there and how much I thought I knew about Napa, last week I discovered so much great wine, food, natural beauty, and more. 

Few venues not only leave you so rested and relaxed, but also in awe of the friendly hospitable people and their can-do spirit that attends to your every need, makes you feel welcome and special as if you are their only guest. It's because your pleasure is truly their passion. It's the same high standard for service our FSO Rockstars set for ourselves, and you. Rockstars who treat the company as if it were theirs. 

Rockstars who find ways to proactively improve systems, creating positive change even when not yet asked for it. Rockstars who see and create their perfect future, and also bring others along. Rockstars who exude positive energy even in stressful times and share it around, making for a happier office.

The main themes I takeaway from Napa from a business perspective are innovation, making a personal connection, embracing your culture, and learning drives top business performers and company profitability. All through the power of HOSPITALITY!


Culture is so important - and, as a manager, it is critical that we ensure that everyone is on the same page and working towards the same common goal and purpose; truly show that we CARE about our employees and clients!

We spend more than half our lives at work (isn't that a crazy thought!) so why not make it FUN? The Happiest place to Work! 

That in mind, it is hard to believe we are concluding the first four months of the year. And lots of great "stuff" lol has transpired this year. As I worked cross country and now this morning I just cannot stop thinking about all the amazingly opportunity that exists for us out there. I have been and always will be the most positive. Inspiring and motivating support factor our sales engine and all those who support the journey each and every day

So whether Napa, Disney, FSO or your organization… remember YOU can make a difference every single day in every single interaction you a have...you just have to make the decision to do so! 

Love your people. Love your clients. Thank someone for doing a great job or for just being who they are. Catch someone doing something good and tell them you noticed. Give a stranger a smile...it really is the little things that make a world of difference.  

Have an awesome week - I look forward to seeing many of you Thursday evening at our MIT program. 

Love Life!



Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer


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Unity is strength. . . when there is teamwork and collaboration, 
wonderful things can be achieved" ~~Mattie Stepanek
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Shout Out Wednesday- Clients Praise Our Teams

"First impressions are everything and having Kelly represent us the way she does leaves a lasting impression with our guests. She displays a genuine “brother at your side” commitment!"






Good Morning Folks,

I hope you are having a successful start to your week. Every Wednesday I bring Kudos - Shout Outs direct from a clients praising the great work our employees are doing at their sites. Let's go!


David, Perseus Books
"I am not sure if David is on staff and if he reports to one of you guys now, but I wanted to let you know that I think he does such an amazing job here. So helpful and always goes the extra mile. Great employee, for what it is worth."




Dian, Metropolitan College of NY

"I am writing to commend Dian for her professionalism, outstanding customer service skills and work ethic. Regardless of the number of requests or deadlines, Dian accomplishes the task at hand quickly and efficiently while always maintaining a pleasant persona to the benefit of her operation and the college community. She is a role model to all who have the opportunity to observe her actions and/or interact with her. In sum I appreciate the leadership of Dian and the services of the Mail Room/Copy Center."



Kellyanne, Brother International Corp.
"Just wanted to send you a quick note regarding Kelly and the front desk before my tenure as a contractor here ends.I would be remiss if I didn’t take the opportunity to let you know what a difference it makes for our candidates, vendors and various guests to be greeted by Kelly. She does so with the utmost professionalism and makes everyone feel welcomed and comfortable. Often, she is the first person that our prospective new hires meet. First impressions are everything and having Kelly represent us the way she does leaves a lasting impression with our guests. She displays a genuine “brother at your side” commitment!


Kimathi, Hilton 
"Please be informed that our Office Systems team has received excellent customer service and technical support from Kimathi ! She is not only helpful but has a pleasant and positive attitude. She also demonstrates diligent professionalism."



Luis, SMP
"I am writing you to express my appreciation and commendation for Luis who in the short period of time of working with and for me as his client, has demonstrated daily great displays of professionalism, courtesy, respect and manners. That will be a great gain for any employer to have on their side. It is not often that you see goof and wholesome work qualities and ethics in the young men of today but you gave all that and more in Luis!"


Marcos , United Nations Book Shop
"Marcos just called me to give me excellent news about the sales trend in the Bookshop that I wanted to share with you: We just had two record-breaking days, and will close today with nearly $9000 worth of sales. The sunshine and warmer weather must be having a positive impact on our customers, but I think it's mostly due to the efforts made by our team here and especially Marcos and the Bookshop staff to get the new space up and running."

"WOW!!!!!!!  RECORD BREAKING $9000.00 in sales…………………….in one day!!! HUGE CONGRATS to Marcos and the entire team at the United Nations Book Shop – THANK YOU to Marcos, Claudia, Lale, Beatrice, George, Brandi & Kareem!!!!!! I was at the book shop today and when I walked in the line of customers was out the door – EVERY SINGLE EMPLOYEE was in place, ringing customers up at the register, answering questions on the floor…………….a work of art!!!! We SOOOO appreciate the effort guys. Thank you all for the pride you take in your work and the effort you put forth each and every day. Congrats on the RECORDS BREAKING SALES !!!!!!!!!! GREAT GREAT GREAT JOB."



To all of those applauded, CHEERS to you and THANK YOU for working tirelessly to deliver Service Extraordinaire with a smile. Keep up the great work!!



Have a great day and thanks for being a part of our amazing journey.



Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer  

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Friday, April 10, 2015

==> Inspire ME Friday: Let It Go

"If you wish to inspire yourself and others, be joyful. Have fun. Love yourself. Forgive yourself. Accept yourself.  Be unapologetically YOU."






Good Morning Folks,
Lets end the week strong with Marc and Angel and an excerpt from their book, "1,000 Little Things Happy, Successful People Do Differently."  It's filled with short, concise tips on how to do just that.  

Let's go!

You will find that it is necessary to let some things go, simply for the reason that they are heavy. So let them go... LET GO of them. Tie no weights to your ankles.

"Yesterday afternoon my twin sister called me from her hospital room. She's been in a coma for almost a year now. Entering the holiday season and New Year with my sister back at my side is a priceless feeling. We actually spent the entire night together, talking and laughing. She's still weak, of course, but surprisingly coherent."

That's the opening paragraph to an email I received this morning from a reader named Amber. It caught my attention for obvious reasons.

Amber then went on to say, "But you know what the really crazy thing is?  A month before my sister's accident, we got in a ridiculous argument and didn't speak to each other for that entire month. And today, honestly, neither one of us can even remember why we were so darn mad. We were just being stubborn and holding on to the wrong thoughts. I'm so grateful we were able to let it go and get another chance to love each other."

Wow!  Talk about a wake-up call and a great reminder for all of us to LET IT GO.

And since the summer is upon us, which inspires many of us to refocus our energy and attention on the right things, I think it's a perfect time right now to start letting go of the wrong things.  Wouldn't you agree?

So today, I challenge you to this:
1. Let go of your temper. - Never do something permanently foolish just because you are temporarily upset.

2. Let go of petty grudges. - Life is far too short to be spent nursing bitterness and registering wrongs. If there's someone in your life who deserves another chance, give it to them.  If you need to apologize, do it.  Give your story together a happy, new beginning.

3. Let go of the idea that everyone has it better than you.- If the grass looks greener on the other side...  Stop staring. Stop comparing.  Stop complaining and START watering the grass you're standing on.

4. Let go of lingering false beliefs. - Stop from time to time and ask yourself, "Is it true?"  It's funny how we can sometimes wrap our minds around things and fit them into our version of reality.  But thinking something does not make it true. Wanting something does not make it real.  So watch your thoughts. Be wise. When your identity is not rooted in the truth, it can lead to toxic and lonely places where we seek approval from the wrong things.  (Read Loving What Is.)

5. Let go of expired ideals. - Growth is painful. Change is painful.  But in the end, nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you do not belong.

6. Let go of yesterday's tragedies. - You are not what has happened to you; you are what you choose to become in this moment. Drop the needless burden, take a deep breath and start again. Ultimately, you will know you are on the right track in life when you become disinterested in looking back, and eager to take the next step.

7. Let go of your tendency to avoid problems. - You cannot change what you refuse to confront.

8. Let go of life's little annoyances. - Don't let dumb little things break your happiness. Frustration and stress come from the way you react, not the way things are. Adjust your attitude, and the frustration and stress is gone.

9. Let go of assuming other people are more "normal" than you. - The only normal people you know are the ones you don't know very well.  Period.

10. Let go acting standoffish and unapproachable. - We all need to learn to be more human. Don't avoid eye contact. Don't hide behind gadgets.  Smile often. Ask about people's stories. Listen.

11. Let go of the idea that some people are below you. - Even if you've worked really hard to get to where you are in life, there's no such thing as a self-made person.  Someone believed, encouraged, and invested in you. Be grateful and be that someone for others too. That goes around eventually comes around.  No one has ever made themselves strong in the long run by showing how small someone else is. So don't be lazy and make assumptions about people. Ask about their story. Then listen. Be humble. Be teachable. Be human. Be a good neighbor.

12. Let go of the idea that you are what you physically own. - You are an incredible human being who's entirely detached from what you have physically acquired in this world. Remember to remain humble.  Ultimately, two things define you more than anything else: Your patience when you have very little, and your attitude when you have more than enough.

13. Let go of wanting stuff you don't need. - Don't think of cost.  Think of value. And remember, it's always easier to find wealth by needing less, instead of making more and more and more.  (Read The Total Money Makeover.)

14. Let go of seeking happiness from outside yourself. - In life, you have to create your own sunshine. Happiness starts from within. So read something positive every morning and do something positive before you go back to sleep. Keep your focus on all the positive possibilities and opportunities, and you will feel great. Feel great, and you will do great things.

15. Let go of wanting to be repaid of every good deed you do. - Don't worry too much about what's in it for you.  If you're making a positive contribution to others, there's always something in it for you.  You were born with the ability to change someone's life.  Don't ever waste it. Be kind. Be present.  Be someone who makes a difference.

16. Let go of all the little white lies and charades. - How do you build credibility? It's not rocket science. Be honest. Follow through. Honor your promises. Say sorry when you screw up. Be the type of person you want to meet and spend time with. Be the type of person whose actions, words and values always agree with each other.

17. Let go of any hypocrisy. - For instance, don't pray when it rains if you don't pray when the sun shines.

18. Let go of putting everyone else's needs in front of your own. - Give as much as you can every day, but don't allow yourself to be used.  Listen to others closely, but don't lose your own voice.

19. Let go of fearing what your intuition is telling you to do. - Fear kills more dreams than failure ever will. So don't let fear shut you down; let it wake you up. Do one thing every day that scares you. The more that you act on your intuition fearlessly, the more your intuition will serve you. If you genuinely feel something, pay attention.

20. Let go of waiting for the stars to align. - Remember, you don't always need the perfect plan. Sometimes you just need to give it a try, let go, and see what happens. Just do the best you can until you know better. Once you know better, do better.

21. Let go of the need to get everything done at once. - Keep going.  True purpose has no time limit. True purpose has no deadline. Don't stress and overwhelm yourself. Just do what you can right now.

22. Let go of the "all or nothing" mentality regarding success. - Appreciate the grey area between the extremes of success and failure - the journey, the process, the path - what you're learning, how you're helping others learn too, and the growing process you allow yourself to participate in. And above all, never let success get to your head or failure get to your heart.

23. Let go of criticizing yourself. - Nobody is inspired by your misery or self-deprecating comments.  If you wish to inspire yourself and others, be joyful. Have fun. Love yourself. Forgive yourself. Accept yourself.  Be unapologetically YOU.

24. Let go of those who say you aren't attractive enough. - More women worldwide are suffering from anorexia and bulimia than are fighting breast cancer. There are similar statistics for men too. Love yourself the way you are, because you are beautiful just the way you are.

25. Let go of changing just to impress people. - Change because it makes you a better person and leads you to a brighter future. Change because you know it's the right thing to do for YOU.

26. Let go of needing everyone to like you. - Everyone doesn't need to like you, and some people won't no matter what you do. Try not to take the things these people say about you personally.  What they think and say is a reflection of them, not you.

27. Let go of all negative influences.  Period. - You can't expect to feel good if you surround yourself with negativity.  Be with those who bring out the best in you, not the stress in you.

28. Let go of thinking that giving up the wrong things (and relationships) means failure. - Giving up and moving on are two very different things.

29. Let go of the idea that it's too late to start over and get it right. - Remember, it's always better to be at the bottom of the ladder you want to climb than the top of the one you don't.

30. Let go of putting things off for one more day. - Stop procrastinating.  Stop wishing for it and start working for it. Do what you have to do today so you can do what you truly want to do, and be where you truly want to be, tomorrow.

Afterthoughts
Sometimes the hardest part isn't letting go, but rather learning to start over in certain areas of your life. This is a challenge all of us face.  If you're struggling with any of the points above, there is a clear path to the new beginning you seek. Your present habits are simply broken and need to be mended. When you trust a broken set of habits every day, it's only a matter of time before you feel broken too.

It doesn't have to be this way though. You can make adjustments starting today that will instantly help you feel better, think more clearly, and live more effectively.  
There is never a guarantee of tomorrow, so show the love now.

HAVE A JOYOUS Weekend!









Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer
 
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"Now is no time to think of what you do not have. 
Think of what you can do with what there is." - Ernest Hemingway 
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