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What Inspires You?



Inspiration is a critical part of life. It gives us strength, courage, compassion as well as helps us to generate ideas on what to make, what to do, how to behave and who to be in business and in life.


The Winter Olympics started a few days ago. Many people are inspired by truly spectacular athletes who compete. Others, like me, are not. (I really just don’t like sport!!). We can be inspired in different ways. By nature, by music, by other people, by companies, by children, by art, by theatre, the list goes on.


What is important is to know what kind of things inspire you and then make time to seek out inspiration – not just wait for it to come to you.


So what inspires you?


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Can you Believe it?

It is February already – can you believe it?

One month down and 11 to go (that’s 8.3% of the year gone). So are you 8.3% along the path of your goals? Have you met 8.3% of your annual targets? For many of us, this month has flown by. I am sure that many people will say “I was on vacation”, “business is slow in Jan”, “the tennis was on” or some other observation about January and what they are doing. These are valid points, but they are not the point I want to make.

My point is to remind you that “How we live our days is how we live our life”.

  • If you are not 8.3% along the path of this year’s objectives, what can you do about it today?
  • If you are not showing the kind of attributes you want people to be saying about you on your 80th birthday, what can you do today?
  • If you are not being the person you want to be in the world, what can you do about it today?

Can you belive how easy it is to have a fantastic life? Simply start by having a fantastic day.

Enjoy!

Image: Vodaphone Zoo Zoo Calander

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Don’t just DO something, Sit there!

It has been a scorcher of a day here in Melbourne. To escape the heat, I thought I would sit outside in my back yard and just enjoy the cool change.


I have been privileged to witness an amazing light and sound show. The sun is reflecting off the low cloud and changing colours from orange and amber through to pinks with cloud whisps being different gradients. Meanwhile, the breeze is rustling through the nectarine tree as the neighbours cat prowls through the yard giving me the “what the hell are you doing sitting on your back step” look.


I could have taken a photo but it changes so much, it’s not the same. But you may have seen something similar at some other time. It is not the vista that I wanted to share anyway, but the moment.


It’s been a hot day. I have been thinking about things I have on this week, thinking about a friend who has just ended a relationship, another recovering from surgery, family who have just moved house, how knackered I feel in the heat….. you know, a typical day. Taking the time to just step outside and sit here has been fabulous. I am taking the time to be a human being

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Doing this has forced me into the moment where I can see that life is ok. Not life and everything will be ok but it already is ok. Things are great! I have some amazing things happen in my life, I have some amazing people around me (particularly wifey!) and some fabulous opportunities are happening. It is fantastically refreshing to be present and sit and appreciate my surroundings.


What about you?


Sometimes you need to remember the age old truth. Don’t just do something, sit there!

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How is your Copy and Pasting?

I see many people who are masters at Cut and Paste. But it is not their documents they are cut and pasting, it is themselves!

  • They read management books and do exactly what they say.
  • They hear jokes and tell them as if they are their own.
  • They go on management training and try and be exactly like the training examples.
  • They read biographies and try to be like the heroes they idolise.

Lots of copying and pasting.

Don’t get me wrong. I am a big fan of training, biographies, books and jokes. But I am a bigger fan of authenticity.

Use the training, the books, the event – whatever it is – as a stimulation

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to be you. Get the idea, the inspiration, the stimulation and do it your way. Don’t be a pale copy of someone or something else. Be a shining example of the authentic you – warts and all!

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What Motivates You?

What Motivates you?


Technically the short answer is “Pleasure” and “pain”.


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the idea of an event or thing or what we think will happen if we do or dont have/do a thing.


The issue is 80% of people are motivated by pain and only 20% by pleasure – yet pleasure is more sustainable!


Everyone is different. The key is to tap in to what motivates us as an individual and use that. So what keeps us going when we want to stop? what drives us when we can’t help but move forward? What is the “Idea” or “Vision” we can’t live without?


Mine is the idea of a business operating how I want it to, a family life that supports me and I can contribute to and to be the man I can be.

When it comes to exhibiting in a Trade Show or Expo, or just in business and life, what motivates you?

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It’s the First Day!

For many of us this is the first working day of the new year, of the new decade, of the rest of our life.

Why not set up some great habits today that we can continue with each day?

Many will start this day with great vigour, others with fond memories of the holidays and others will be overwhelmed just by looking at their inbox!

How will you start this working day? More importantly, how will you end it?

If you can do nothing else, hold a positive attitude that will continue to serve you each day as you work through the new year and beyond.


Happy New Year, I hope it is an absolute cracker for you!


Enjoy!


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ATTENTION MELBOURNE RESIDENTS!

If you are after a bit of a laugh and in particular want to laugh at me, come down to Raw Comedy competition at the Evelyn Hotel, 351 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. Starts around 1pm.


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What would Spiderman do?

I was speaking to a group last week about Spiderman. Yes, I know – it is not very “businessy” but it is very relevant.

Spiderman’s uncle told him that “With great power comes great responsibility”.


I believe that the opposite also holds true. That is, “With great responsibility comes great power”.


Too often I see people dodging responsibility in an organisation. These same people are also complaining that “they can’t change anything”. I implore you to take responsibility, it really isn’t that bad. Once you take responsibility for a change you wish to see or a situation you wish to change, you will find that you have power over that situation. You also have power over your own attitude about that situation.


Where do you need to take responsibility?

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Do you Invest Well?

It occurs to me that successful people invest well. They look at all the options available and put their hard earned cash where they will get the best return.

Do you invest well?

Successful people dabble a bit in shares, some in options, a bit in property, maybe some bond but that is not their most significant investment. They get returns here but not like their best investment.

Do you invest well?

After doing some research, I found the best investment they make is the one in themselves!! It is not always cash either. Sometimes it is in time too. Time to rest, time to recreate themselves, time to learn new ways or time to recharge their energy.

Do you invest well?

Until recently I had not invested in my own learning for awhile. On the weekend I went to a course and had the opportunity to learn new ideas, refresh old learning, meet new associates, and invest more in myself. It was the best investment I have made in sometime.

Do you invest well?

What investment will you make in yourself? Anything that grows you and your knowledge can only be described as investing well!

Enjoy!

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Are you an Active Participant?










I was fortunate enough to MC the TEDx Melbourne even on Saturday. If you are not aware of TED I insist you go to http://www.ted.com/ and find our more before reading any further!

Anyway, it occurred to me that most participants at events like this are Passive, a fair few are Semi-Active and a rare few are truly Active. Here is how I define each category:

Passive
These people are happy to be at the session. They enjoy themselves but may little, if any, contribution to the discussion at the time. They are not willing to “stand out” and state an opinion. They will enjoy the session but life will continue on as normal.

Semi-Active
These people love this kind of session. They make sure their opinion is made (and heard!) and they may even continue the discussion after the session has concluded. But at the end of the day, life goes on as per normal with minimal changes made.

Active
These people are sometimes considered “The Quiet Achievers”. While they do express their opinion, they are also inclusive of others. They will encourage others to be part of the discussion and contribute their thoughts and ideas. Most importantly, they will actively implement some of their new ideas in their day to day life. They hear a new idea, decide what they can do about it and then put action in place.

I am not saying we should all be Active at this kind of session as it takes all types. What I am saying is that it is the Active Participants that get the most value out of a session.

What about you? What recent learning do you need to be Active about?

Photo: Peter Yandell

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Do You Have Piles?

Are you one of these people with piles?

What I mean is piles of paper on your desk, the window sill, the floor, your secretary’s desk? Maybe you even have them on the bench at home or in your home office? You know the piles I am talking about. They are the, “I’ll do that later” piles.

These piles drain your energy. Just looking at them exhausts you. Have you ever turned up to work, looked at your desk and then left it in search of the coffee you need to get you started? You HAVE to get rid of your piles.

Here are some easy ways:

  • Do it – so often we spend more energy putting something off that actually doing it.
  • Dump it – you may be delaying it because you are not going to do it, just throw it away. My theory is “When in doubt, chuck it out”.
  • Delegate it – maybe someone else is better off doing one this for you.
  • Deposit it – you pile may just need filing or archiving
  • Diarise it – Now may not be the best time to deal with a pile, so diarise an appointment with yourself when you will do it, and file the pile in your pending area until you need it.

Once you have dealt with your physical piles, what about your virtual piles? We call it email!!

Lovin’ your work!

Warwick Merry
The Get More Guy

Photo Credit: Placid Casual

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What’s in Your Head?

It seems to me that one of the worst voices we listen to is that one that is in our head. What do you hear when someone gives you feedback?

If someone is giving constructive criticism do you jump to, “Typical I’ve stuffed up again”.
If someone gives you a compliment do you hear, “They’re just saying that”.
When you achieve fantastic results do you hear, “But I could have done better”.

The voice does not serve you well. It can often sound like a parent, an old teacher, a sibling or a jealous rival. You are best often to ignore or silence the voice. When the voice kicks in, tell yourself; “That is NOT what they are saying” and listen to what the feedback actually is.

When someone is giving you feedback the best thing to do is accept it. You may not agree with it, but there will be value in it. To know someone thinks you have done well or to find ways you can improve what you are doing or to accept that you are not perfect but you are improving is a far more valuable way to deal with this situation.

So what is that voice saying now?


Warwick Merry
The Get More Guy

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What is Your Perspective?

Perspective can have such a significant impact on how we see a situation.

I live in Melbourne where we have Trams as a form of public transport. When I am in a tram, I want all the cars and pedestrians to get out of my way because they slow me down and I just want to keep moving. When I am in a car, I want the tram to go away because I have to stop more, the traffic is slower and pedestrians just step out on to the road – they slow me down and I just want to keep moving. When I am a pedestrian, I want all traffic (be they car, bus, tram, motorbike or pushbike) to get out of my way because they don’t consider me and get in my way – they slow me down and I just want to keep moving.


When I shift my perspective, my journey becomes more pleasant. When I’m in my car, if I recall how I feel when I’m on the tram or a pedestrian, I become more considerate. The same thing happens when I’m a pedestrian or on the tram considering how I feel when I am on the other modes of transport. My situation is still the same, but a shift in perspective makes the situation more pleasant and somehow it seems quicker and less draining.

What about you? What situation do you need to change your perspective on? Is it dealing with your kids, your partner, your boss, your colleagues, your pets, that guy at the train station, the person selling Big Issue magazines, or maybe it is how you relate to yourself? What is your perspective?

Enjoy!

Warwick Merry
The Get More Guy

Photo: Joe Armao

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How’s (House) your Wealth?

Last night I was fortunate enough to hear Cheyanne Brae talk about Wealth Creation through Property and Property Renovation. I was fascinated and inspired by her depth of knowledge and willingness to share ideas.

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At my presentations I hear a lot of people talking about investments, talking about properties, talking about goals, talking about superannuation and talking about what they will do. But when all is said and done, there is a lot more said than done. As Cheyanne said last night, get educated about your investment area. Learn from others mistakes before you make your own. Then you have to take action.

Don’t one of those people who say “If only I had done something 10 years ago”, “If only I had bought that property 10 years ago”, “If only I had bought shares 10 years ago”, “If only……..”.

In 10 years time, now is 10 years ago. What will you do today to build your wealth?

Enjoy!

Warwick Merry
The Get More Guy

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