7 WAYS TO STEP IT UP(LEARNING FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA) -BY JOHNNY PARKER.
The fact that Barack Obama was elected president indicates that he has done a lot of things right.There are many lessons that can be learned from this extraordinary individual.Here are a few,writes Johnny Parker,author,counselor and certified Life coach of johnnyparker.com.
LESSON1
GET PAST YOUR ANGER
Perhaps America was ready for an African-American president,but not an angry one.Getting stuck in negative anger is counterproductive.It is time to pursue forgiveness,which is the antidote for old wounds and anger.
LESSON 2
MAKE YOUR WIFE YOUR BEST FRIEND
Its is refreshing to see an African American man embrace his family the way Obama does. He appears to genuinely love Michelle and he refers to her as his best friend. Men,honor your wife or girlfriend.Value her feelings and her unique voice.
LESSON 3
BE A DEVOTED FATHER
Obama's daughters adore him because of who he is,not what he does.Men,you need to know that you are your child's hero.You matter to them,and your presence in their lives can save them from a world of trouble.The average father spends eight minutes a week with his child.Spend more time with your child today.Tell them you love them and speak encouraging word daily.
LESSON 4
THINK GLOBALLY
The world is not all black and it is larger than your street corner,county,city,country.Obama lived in Hawaii,Indonesia,New York City,Boston,Chicago and now at 1600 Pennysylvania Avenue.Travel beyond familiar surroundings.Interact and cultivate friendships with other tribes.Eat different ethnic foods.Learn another language.
Thinking globally allows you to grow personally and to expand your business opportunities.
LESSON 5
BROADEN YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS
As a minority race we have to deal with the unique challenge of living in two cultures-the hood and corporate part of anywhere you live in the DEVELOPED world.Develop your writing skills.Practice by keeping a jurnal to record your thoughts and ideas.Read magazines and books regularly.It will make you a wiser thinker,stronger writer and rich conversionalist.Pull your pants up! Men like President Obama and Tiger Woods realize the value of a belt is more than $40.Wear one.
LESSON 6
BE GREAT AT YOUR CRAFT
Obama is a trained lawyer and politician.He studied and prepared himself.During the democratic primaries,he recognised that he needed to brush up on his debate skills and he did.What is your trade or occupation and what do you need to do to be sharper-get that degree,take a course,hire a life coach,attend a conference or read a bok in your field?
LESSON 7.
REALIZE THAT ITS NOT ALL ABOUT YOU.
Having graduated from Harvard Law school,Obama could easily have gone to Wall street and made a lot of money.Instead he went to Chicago as a community organiser and served the poor people.Invest your life in a worthy cause that is bigger than you that will outlive you.Donate your time,money and resources to serve needy people. Life's true joy is discovered in helpng those who can't help themselves.
Culled from Ebony magazine.
LESSON1
GET PAST YOUR ANGER
Perhaps America was ready for an African-American president,but not an angry one.Getting stuck in negative anger is counterproductive.It is time to pursue forgiveness,which is the antidote for old wounds and anger.
LESSON 2
MAKE YOUR WIFE YOUR BEST FRIEND
Its is refreshing to see an African American man embrace his family the way Obama does. He appears to genuinely love Michelle and he refers to her as his best friend. Men,honor your wife or girlfriend.Value her feelings and her unique voice.
LESSON 3
BE A DEVOTED FATHER
Obama's daughters adore him because of who he is,not what he does.Men,you need to know that you are your child's hero.You matter to them,and your presence in their lives can save them from a world of trouble.The average father spends eight minutes a week with his child.Spend more time with your child today.Tell them you love them and speak encouraging word daily.
LESSON 4
THINK GLOBALLY
The world is not all black and it is larger than your street corner,county,city,country.Obama lived in Hawaii,Indonesia,New York City,Boston,Chicago and now at 1600 Pennysylvania Avenue.Travel beyond familiar surroundings.Interact and cultivate friendships with other tribes.Eat different ethnic foods.Learn another language.
Thinking globally allows you to grow personally and to expand your business opportunities.
LESSON 5
BROADEN YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS
As a minority race we have to deal with the unique challenge of living in two cultures-the hood and corporate part of anywhere you live in the DEVELOPED world.Develop your writing skills.Practice by keeping a jurnal to record your thoughts and ideas.Read magazines and books regularly.It will make you a wiser thinker,stronger writer and rich conversionalist.Pull your pants up! Men like President Obama and Tiger Woods realize the value of a belt is more than $40.Wear one.
LESSON 6
BE GREAT AT YOUR CRAFT
Obama is a trained lawyer and politician.He studied and prepared himself.During the democratic primaries,he recognised that he needed to brush up on his debate skills and he did.What is your trade or occupation and what do you need to do to be sharper-get that degree,take a course,hire a life coach,attend a conference or read a bok in your field?
LESSON 7.
REALIZE THAT ITS NOT ALL ABOUT YOU.
Having graduated from Harvard Law school,Obama could easily have gone to Wall street and made a lot of money.Instead he went to Chicago as a community organiser and served the poor people.Invest your life in a worthy cause that is bigger than you that will outlive you.Donate your time,money and resources to serve needy people. Life's true joy is discovered in helpng those who can't help themselves.
Culled from Ebony magazine.
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