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Top 10 Wisdoms from Wise Men and Women

Written by: Rosemary

Article Overview: How to Survive and Thrive in Business and Life Downturn This article captures 10 Wisdoms from Experts in Business, Creativity and Education. Are you experiencing a business or life downturn? Learn to Survive and Thrive with these Wise Words:

Top 10 Wisdoms from Wise Men and Women

1. "Up to Now...From Now On" If you have had less than success changing a habit in your life; consider this 6-word rephrase used by Educational Guru, Jack Wolf, PhD. Instead of saying, "I haven't been able to exercise regularly"…switch your brain and language to say, "up to now I haven't exercised regularly but from now on…. I am on a regular exercise program". Train your brain to picture a successful outcome and watch it happen. Your brain believes what you tell it.
2. "You need Great Trust, Great Taste and Great Tradition in Business” Wise words from Sunalini Menon, Female CEO of Coffeelab in India. Sunalini reminded a gathering of Women in Coffee that "we create our own destiny through the choices we make". Practice "Sankalpa", a Sanskrit word that means "Determination and Positive Focus" to create better business, a better life and a better world.
3. "If the Horse is Dead, Get Off” Great words from Mark Twain, refreshed by Warren Featherbone CEO, Gus Whalen. Gus should know. He has seen the evolution and reinvention of his family owned business from corsets to children's clothing over 125 years. Keep up with times and trends amidst the tsunamis of business and life.
4. "Make Longer Lists and Better Choices” The mantra for personal and business challenges from Tim Hurson, Author of Think Better. Consider these statistics on how we lose our ability to think creatively as we age: Between the ages of 4 to 5 years old, our creative abilities are soaring at 98%, by the age of 10 we're down to using 30% of our creative capacity, and by the time we're over 30 it's a downhill slide and we are only using 2% of our creativity. Put the spirit of play and imagination back into life to create a longer list of possibilities. Note: If you have only 2 options to any problem or challenge, you need more options and a longer list!
5. "If you want to be in love, love yourself” Jeff Gee, Author of Super Service. Jeff Gee addressed a front-line service group and talked about the importance of the first 15 minute power-up of the day to a Positive Attitude. So skip CNN first thing in the morning. Spend your first 15 minutes of the day reading something inspirational or even singing in the shower. Jeff notes, "People who sing in the shower tend to be happier".
6. Go Wild! Because 92% of the time you're operating in your Comfort Zone. The interesting news is: true miracles and transformation do not typically happen in that Comfort Zone. So Pain and Discomfort is Good? Sometimes! Consider viewing a current business or personal challenge as an opportunity for creating a new reality and new possibilities in your business and life. "The 21st century is a century of hope and opportunity for all people who are open to continuous transformation" - Kobus Neethling, Author of Am I clever or am I stupid.
7. Get a Lift! The Power of Energy and Positive People! I experienced the magic of energy by Art of Innovation Author Dimis Michaelides. The audience watched while Dimis demonstrated the magical levitation of an audience member through the power of collective energy. Negative energy spreads faster than positive, which is why Negativity in the Workplace is such a Cancer! Keep in mind that research shows that your psychology becomes the average of the 5 people you spend the most amount of time with. So, Get Smart! Get a Lift! Spend time with positive, smart and caring people!
8. For those who say “Yes” Far Too often, "Consider a Time Out and a Year of No" Wise words from Procter and Gamble Executive, Teri List at a recent gathering of female business executives. Teri, who says her kids are her "role models" talked about the importance of focus on one's values and priorities. She had this helpful tip: When asked to do something outside of what you can, want or would like to do if you had the time, consider saying, "I would love to help, but due to other commitments, I've made this my year of No". Simple, Direct. How can you argue?
9. "If You Think It, Ink It. If you Feel it Face It" Demonstrated by the Author of Square One at 51, Hedria Lunken. Hedria's published journal of the sudden loss of her husband is testimony to the importance and power of journaling every day for clarity and reflection. Journaling doesn't have to be “A Gone with the Wind Novel" but consider jotting down a few lines about what you've learned and feel about yourself, your challenges and the world each day. I think it's why blogging is so popular. PS: Did you know that we have a tendency to write more when we're in love (that explains those love letters) or in pain? Consider writing in your non-extreme moods and emotions.
10. "Laugh Every Day” From R. Bruce Baum and Eileen Doyle, Certified Laughter Leaders, Try Laughter Yoga, (You don’t have to be funny) or simply incorporate laughter into your daily routine with videos or humorous/light reading. Laughter works off calories, gets your brain hopping and can teach you not to take yourself or your problems quite so seriously.

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Re: History of Women in Business in the United States - Yes. Women have increasingly made positive economic contributions to society and their position is being recognized more and more as seen on the Forbes List of Executive Women. In general, women can be a bit more practical in their approach as entrepreneurs too.
A ton of Great Women - You might want to profile Teresa Cascioli of LakePort Brewery. She has an amazing story! I met her at at the celebratory luncheon for the Profit/Chatelaine Top 100 Women Business Owners. The Top 100 list is also a great resource for inspirational stories of Women Entrepreneurs.
Re: Are entrepreneur women more organized than men? - Women are generally more organised than men. They have good instincts more than men. Women are generally aggressive when it come to business. You don't want to mess up with them.
Re: Are entrepreneur women more organized than men? - The issue of women being more organized than men is true, start from you home, just see how messy the boys are. Women are also very cautious, unlike men who take any risk, a woman will analyze the risk first. Women are also go getter when it comes to business, once they make their mind, then they go for it.
Re: Why aren't there more women entrepreneurs? - My opinion on this (being a women, and being disabled), is; Women in general like security. Women are the caretakers, in general. In the work environment we are the one to have children. We are the ones who leave work to do this. We deal with a stigma that we are bad mothers if we work, but we are a bad mother if we do not work. I feel there is no way a man could ever understand this. Sure they can try, and some do a good job of it, however they truly do not understand. How could they?? Being a entrepreneur is throwing cation to the wind. It takes believing in yourself. It takes a women who can have someone say no, put us down or just plan old negativity and for us to turn it around. Women who can do this are called names, while men in the business world are just expected to have a thick skin. Studies show in the work environment that women are more apt to be bullies. Women are more apt to turn on each other. We expect more out of each other. Many women also use the work environment to socialize and to find a mate. Men and women are not created equal. Once we understand this and take what we are and "run" with it; the better all of us will be. Women business owners, women entrepreneurs are still considered a minority. Since there are more women then men in this world, some day this will turn around. This too is why men need to protect themselves and keep us under some kind of control. What bothers me to no end is when women give in to the mans world using sex as a selling tool. We need strong women leaders, not those who use their bodies as a step up. This is just my opinion on this subject.


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