What You Know vs. Who You Know

by Martha on March 4, 2010

“It’s not always WHAT you know, but WHO you know that counts!”

Who hasn’t heard that saying more than a few times?

And with good reason. . . . there’s some pretty good truth in those words!

It’s nice to be educated, have skills, or be well-trained.  To be the one who always knows the math answer, or the one who always spells the word correctly, or knows the meaning! Book learning and street smarts both have their place.  And either can take you just so far.

Whatever you really want to look like and really aspire to be is evident just by looking at your sphere.  Your sphere of influence, that is.

Those people who are around you.  Continually.  The ones you hang out with, talk on the phone with, associate with.

Look closely. . . . .

What does your sphere look like?

Is it full of  positive people?   Are there encouragers in the group?  More than a few achievers in the crowd?  Or possibly, is it a somewhat judgemental group?  Or a whiney bunch?  Or worse, a this-is-the-best-we-can-do-and-we’re-stuck-here group?   Yes, it is WHO you know that counts!

This concept is nothing new.  Down through the ages, you can find examples of like-minded people hanging out together.  Or great talents associating with one another.

Bottom line, if success is what you want, you better be sure some successful people are in your sphere!!

There’s never a reason to re-invent the wheel.  Look around you.  At the groups that flock together.  There is usually a common thread that runs through.

Make sure the common thread that runs through your sphere is the sort of thing that you want to be known for.  Whether it’s wealth, success, positivity, honesty, or generosity, you will look like your sphere!

Peace,

-Martha

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Do You Flow?

by Martha on February 16, 2010

There’s only one way a river flows.  Downstream.

There’s only one way you really want your life to go.  Downstream.

Why?  Because going any other way is pointless.  You are going against the tide.  For the most part, we are created to go with the flow.

Now, this doesn’t mean follow the crowd.  Or copy the masses.

No.  It’s about your own energy.  Where you are created to be. What you are created to do.

You only have so many  hours in every day.  Put your energy into moving yourself forward to achieve your goals. Looking  back would be like going upstream. And, let’s face it, we can’t change a single event that’s already happened!

Instead of focusing on the reasons why you can’t do something,  or why you might have failed at it in the past, just continue to flow. Continue to make progress, go forward.

When something flows,  it moves easily, smoothly, with a nice rhythm.  You know when you are experiencing it.  Runners refer to it as being “in the zone.”  Things just seem to naturally and effortlessly fall into place.  It’s a feeling of “all is right with the world.”

Now, to achieve that feeling, I’m not suggesting anyone sit around and wait for it to hit them in the noggin.

Au contraire, Pierre!

In order for something to flow, there is movement.  It’s when you stop the flow that you cut off your results.  Think about it, if you cut off speaking to a person, you have cut off the flow of  a good relationship.  Just like that.  In an instant.  Same with your health.  When you cut off exercise and smart eating habits, you cut off the flow of a healthy body. When you stop giving your money to worthwhile causes, guess what?  The flow of money coming your way will be hindered.

In everything  you do, there is a natural flow zone.   You can choose to “go with the flow” or try to go against the grain.  But why would you?  If your goal is happiness and peace, you would NEVER even think about stopping the flow.

Good energy.  It’s all around us and within us.  We can choose to stay in the flow or cut ourselves off.  There is alot of truth in the old saying, “She cut off her nose to spite her face.”  That’s what I’m talking about here.  When you cut yourself off from the flow, you are hurting nobody but yourself in the long run.

So, go flow.

Fast and furious.  It’s a great ride!

Peace,

-Martha

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Just Words

February 1, 2010

I love words!
They can change moods, create friendships, explain problems, soothe pain , cause happiness and create joy.
They can also just as easily cause turmoil, strife, and create suffering.  Usually needlessly.
It’s happened to all of us.
The harsh word, the cutting word, the just plain wrong word.
Words can never be “taken back.”  What a shame because [...]

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Patience, Patience, Patience

January 18, 2010

We all want it.
We all like it when we see it.
Patience.
It’s a great character trait to develop.  Takes time and energy but the rewards are great.
We’ve all seen the flip side.  You know, the driver who is in a hurry and is going crazy on your back fender?  Or the person waiting in line who [...]

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Hug Train USA

January 8, 2010

“People all over the world, join hands, on a love train, love train. . .”
That song from the ’70s rang in my head as I was preparing to write about an inspiring adventurer I know.
Arie Moyal.
Think one person can’t make a difference?  Think again.
One person with a vision, who takes action, can create momentum, accomplish [...]

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Set Your Mind

December 29, 2009

“You can do anything you set your mind to.”
Those words were spoken to me often by my Daddy.  I don’t know if they were his originally, but he did quote them regularly.
And it’s true.
Once you “set your mind to it” – it’s pretty much a done deal.  It’s amazing what starts to transpire.
Opportunities begin to [...]

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Bloggers and Blog Readers Unite

December 8, 2009

You never know where inspiration will come from!  Today, it came from another blog.
It’s no secret that there are hungry people living somewhere in all of our communities.
Chances are, you are one of the many who contribute to different charitable organizations, especially during the holidays.
Well, blogger Shelly Kneupper Tucker has come up with what I [...]

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Get Out Of The Way

November 30, 2009

Do you ever stand in your own way?
Not that you would ever want to.  Or sometimes even be aware of it.  But we can be our own worst enemy!
During my years of selling real estate, I remember standing in the foyer of a really nice home with a client who said “I just don’t feel worthy [...]

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Finding Happiness

November 12, 2009

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters to what lies within us.” ~~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Are you looking for happiness?  Most of us are.
Are you looking in the wrong place? You might be. 
Do you seek happiness in the future?  You know what I mean.  You tell yourself that as soon as [...]

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Make New Friends (At Assisted Living?)

October 15, 2009

I have the most unusual experiences!
This one  is no different.
You’ve all read (I hope) my previous posts about my mother’s mishap last January,  where she ended up recooperating in a nursing home in my hometown, later to be discharged to an assisted living apartment in east Tennessee.
The saga continues. . . . .
Mom fell and [...]

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