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TEAM - Together Everyone Achieves More

Written by: Craig Whalen

Article Overview: Don’t underestimate the importance of being a part of a team. We as human beings are designed as relational beings. We’re not meant to go through this life on our own; and in every area of our lives we’ll find ourselves thinking, acting, and living like those we choose to surround ourselves with.

TEAM - Together Everyone Achieves More

Don't underestimate the importance of being a part of a team. We as human beings are designed as relational beings. We're not meant to go through this life on our own; and in every area of our lives we'll find ourselves thinking, acting, and living like those we choose to surround ourselves with. In every area of life, we need to make sure that we surround ourselves with people who are going where we want to go. Whether it's in your family, in your business or your job, in your social relationships, or in your spiritual life, you need to be teamed up with like-minded people who are going in the same direction that you want to go. If you're constantly associating and relating with people who are negative, you'll become negative. If you're surrounding yourself with those who complain about the way things are, the economy, their circumstances, their rotten boss, etc...you'll find yourself complaining about everything, too.

On the other hand, if you have a mind to continually look for ways to improve yourself, your home life, your career, your spiritual life, your business, and you surround yourselves with like-minded motivated people who also are actively improving their circumstances, you'll find yourself encouraged and motivated to reach your potential as well.

Look to the goose for direction.

Geese, as most of you know, are migratory birds. They fly north during the summer months and fly south to escape the cold in winter months. They fly for thousands of miles each season and, without being part of a team that's all headed in the same direction, they'd never be able to make the journey alone. I'm sure you've seen a flock of geese in flight. They travel in that V-formation with one leader out in front and the rest of the flock following in formation behind. The reason for this formation is that the flapping of the wings of each bird causes an updraft that helps the bird behind fly with less effort. It's like drafting behind a semi on the interstate to save gas or a racecar driver using the draft from the car ahead to effortlessly slingshot past. When the lead bird gets tired he falls to the back of the flock so that he may regain his strength and another, more rested, goose takes his place at the head of the formation. Sharing the workload in a combined effort helps the flock to travel hundreds of miles without stopping. Additionally, if one of the geese is sick or injured and drops out of the formation, two healthy geese accompany the injured bird to the ground to aid in his recovery and keep him safe. Now that's a model of teamwork we all need to embrace.

Together

Everyone

Achieves

More

Apply this team philosophy to each area of your life in which you want to grow. If you want to start a business, hang out with successful business owners. If you want to learn to speak in front of a group of people, hang out with active public speakers. If you want to be a millionaire, hang out with millionaires! It's our nature. You will become like those you spend most of your time with, so choose your relationships wisely.

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Re: Welcome New Moderators in Addition to Our Fine Team! - Thank you Ringo and Thank you to "THE TEAM" . . . . Thank you all for the warm reception!!! I am honored and I appreciate this opportunity very much. Congratulations to the other "new" Moderators.I am looking forward to "meeting" you all. I am a Brooklyn Boy and somtimes I trip over my Brooklyn upbringing. My Assertiveness and enthusiasm sometimes gets the best of me. If you ever feel I went to far (with anything) please feel free to let me have. I am a great "Beginner" and I learn fast. I'll take whatever you want to throw at me . . .GOOD OR BAD. I welcome the help and guidance. I need the help and guidance. I have over 30 years of experience starting and building large apparel manufacturing companies.My world is your world. Just ask. I want to Make a differnce . . . . . I have one objective : AS A TEAM, I WANT TO GROW OUR FORUM. With leaders like Evan and Ringo,our very special (current) moderators and the incredible members we have now, it should be a slam dunk to be able to achieve new levels of growth. Best wishes, Barry
Single mother business - Hi Evan, Every problem can be solved. Check these four 'T' points: 1. THINK that you are important. Therefore one can do anything one sets her mind to. This can be applied to many different types of businesses. Perhaps she has set her mind on a specific market. With the help of the internet one can explore avenues of possible area to fill the need. 2. TRUST yourself that you are able. It doesn't matter, if you make a mistake. You know your strength and weaknesses. Concentrate on strength, this is your potential. 3. TEAM-UP with somebody. Perhaps a friend, who has some experience in this. You can get good advice and encouragement. There are Nay-sayers out there, just ignore them. Look for positive and achievers These can be a great strength. Finally, 4. TIME for your children. When you have a routine set up, you can plan ahead to be with them. As they get older, they will understand the reason for you to work. Kindest Regards Beat "Unlock People's Potentials!"


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