So what if I'm a big fan of John C. Maxwell? We all have our favorites. I was first introduced to one of his books by my wife some years ago and I've been a follower ever since. The way he uses quotes to bring across an idea, information or knowledge really appeals to me. It makes me see that in this cycle of life there are always people who has been through what you're going through and you can always learn from their experiences. One quote I learned from the book my wife gave me is "If we don't change our direction, we are likely to end up where we are headed"(a Chinese proverb). And if you ponder the idea, it is so true.
Most people can remember the harsh words of a parent or teacher even years or decades after the face. Some people carry the scars of such experiences their entire lives. In my book Winning With People, the Pain Principle states, "Hurting people hurt people and are easily hurt by them." Many times the hurts that cause people to overreact to others come as the result of negative words from others.
Likewise, positive words can have an impact on a person's attitude. Can you remember the positive words of a favorite teacher or other significant adult? A few words can change the way a person thinks of himself and can change the course of his life. Charlie Wetzel, my writer, remembers the words of his sister, Barbara Rensink, when he was eighteen. He had little direction in his life back then, and she told him that she thought he had a talent for cooking and how flavors go together. He had never considered that before. It sent him on a ten-year quest learning everything he could about food, cooking, and the restaurant business. And it led to his first career as a professional restaurant chef.
The above paragraph was taken from John C. Maxwell's book The Difference Maker. It addresses the issue of your attitude and how you can change it, making it your greatest asset. And as mentioned in the paragraph, "...a few words can change the way a person thinks of himself.."
In 2003 after touring with reggae superstar Shaggy for five years and being an active, working musician in the reggae scene for seven, I had no intention of doing a solo project of my own - the thought just hadn't crossed my mind. Until one day I was talking to my wife's uncle and he asked the question "what is your plan 'B'?" Then it hit me. Up till that point I wasn't working on anything of my own. I had done a few projects but nothing that could someday turn into something great and make a real difference in my life or in the lives of anyone else. So I decided to change my direction a bit and since then I've released two albums, performed on festivals and started to make a name for myself in the music industry.
So you see your attitude influences your direction and you always have the power to change them both.
Dubz
Most people can remember the harsh words of a parent or teacher even years or decades after the face. Some people carry the scars of such experiences their entire lives. In my book Winning With People, the Pain Principle states, "Hurting people hurt people and are easily hurt by them." Many times the hurts that cause people to overreact to others come as the result of negative words from others.
Likewise, positive words can have an impact on a person's attitude. Can you remember the positive words of a favorite teacher or other significant adult? A few words can change the way a person thinks of himself and can change the course of his life. Charlie Wetzel, my writer, remembers the words of his sister, Barbara Rensink, when he was eighteen. He had little direction in his life back then, and she told him that she thought he had a talent for cooking and how flavors go together. He had never considered that before. It sent him on a ten-year quest learning everything he could about food, cooking, and the restaurant business. And it led to his first career as a professional restaurant chef.
The above paragraph was taken from John C. Maxwell's book The Difference Maker. It addresses the issue of your attitude and how you can change it, making it your greatest asset. And as mentioned in the paragraph, "...a few words can change the way a person thinks of himself.."
In 2003 after touring with reggae superstar Shaggy for five years and being an active, working musician in the reggae scene for seven, I had no intention of doing a solo project of my own - the thought just hadn't crossed my mind. Until one day I was talking to my wife's uncle and he asked the question "what is your plan 'B'?" Then it hit me. Up till that point I wasn't working on anything of my own. I had done a few projects but nothing that could someday turn into something great and make a real difference in my life or in the lives of anyone else. So I decided to change my direction a bit and since then I've released two albums, performed on festivals and started to make a name for myself in the music industry.
So you see your attitude influences your direction and you always have the power to change them both.
Dubz
