Sunday, October 5, 2014

Live Your Dreams by Les Brown

When I think of Les Brown, what comes to mind is "Live You Dreams", a book written by him, which I had read some two decades ago.


Thanks to technology, it has been refreshing to reconnect with Mr Brown's teachings through YouTube after having just watched a Tony Robbins clip.
 

Click here to hear out what he spoke so passionately about at a "Woodstock of the Mind" gathering.


For those of you who are hard pressed for time, this is a mishmash digest, with adaptation, of what I have managed to jot down while listening to him:

"Live Full, Die Empty.


Set some goals: 1) Personal Goals; 2) Professional Goals; and 3) Social Contribution Goals.

Do not take your Dreams, Ideas, Talents and Abilities to your grave.

Shoot for the moon and if you miss you will still land among the stars. 

Tell yourself:

A) It's Possible to live your dreams.

It is the enemy within which hinder us; the enemy outside can do us no harm. Get your dream out of your mind into your greatness. Live great; how you do anything is how you do everything.


B) It's Necessary to believe in your dreams and have a plan.

 I expect to reach my goal.

Recognize the importance of Only Quality People (OQP). Associate with OQPs.

I will fail my way to success. When things go wrong, don't go with them. Look for the lessons, learn from them and move on.


C) It's Me (It's all up to me)

Live full, die empty. I can do more. There is a calling on my life.


D) It's Hard (It's not going to be easy)

When you mess up, hold your head up (and move on).
You gotta be hungry; be persistent (like how he prepared and waited patiently and expectantly for an opportunity to 'break-in' as a disc jockey).

When life knocks you down, try to land on your back. Because if you can look up, you can get up. Let your reason get you back up.

Provide more service than you get paid for.

Impact drives income.

Build relationships."


Get going and set some goals, if not already done so. May the following quote from "Live Your Dreams" propel you to set goals and take charge of your life:
"Your goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible for your life. Life takes on meaning when you become motivated, set goals and charge after them in an unstoppable manner. Goals help you channel your energy into action. They place you in charge of your life."


If you are interested, you may wish to look up Amazon.com for "Live Your Dreams" by Les Brown by clicking here.

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