Hi Everyone,
I was just re-reading a really good book called...Trump 101. The latest book by the Donald.
If you do not have it...GET IT! This one is must reading for anyone in business or thinking of starting one.
Here is a great passage (edited for space) from this gem...
Think Trump Scale: Bigger is Better
Thinking small when you could think big limits you in all aspects of your life. People are capable of great things, but not if they don't envision themselves achieving greatness. Start with your own mindset.
Think about the goals you want and the steps you need to achieve them:
- Do you have big or small plans?
- What is limiting or holding you back?
- How can you expand your vision for the future?
You can develop an expansive mindset that lets you paint in bigger, bolder, more colorful strokes.
Here's how...
Before you start any venture, while it's still in the idea stage, imagine ways to increase its size, scale or scope. Don't worry about being realistic or practical.
Explore whether any of your ideas, or parts of them, could be achieved. Identify the hurdles that could stand in your way.
Examine how to overcome those obstacles and the costs it would take.
If the timing for your expanded vision isn't right, the cost is too steep or other challenges are just too great, consider implementing parts of your ideas that you can achieve now. File the rest away because things always change, and what can't be done today could be a piece of cake tomorrow.
More sage advice awaits you in Trump 101.
Buy it here.
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Be yourself!
Hi Everyone,
As most of you know, I'm a die-hard reader of marketing and leadership books. In fact, other than family, my closest friends, and my fitness routine...marketing and leadership are my ONLY two passions.
So...when I come across something poignant, effective, and intelligent, that deals with leadership...I'm bursting at the seams to pass it on. And that's what I'm going to do. OK...let's cut through the bull and get to the good stuff!
I was re-reading a great book recently called "The Tao of Leadership" by John Heider which you can buy here.
In this awesome collection of sage writings, there is a little passage called "Being Oneself."
And it goes like this...
"The wise leader does not make a show of holiness or pass out grades for good performance. That would create a climate of success and failure. Competition and jealousy follow.
Emphasizing material success is the same: those who have a lot become greedy, and those who have little become thieves.
When you reinforce appearances, people scramble to please.
The wise leader pays respectful attention to all behavior. Thus the group becomes open to more and more possibilities of behavior. People learn a great deal when they are open to everything and not just figuring out what pleases the teacher.
The leader shows that style is no substitute for substance, that knowing certain facts is not more powerful than simple wisdom, that creating an impression is not more potent than acting from one's center.
The students learn that effective action arises out of silence and a clear sense of being. In this they find a source of peace. They discover that the person who is down-to-earth can do what needs doing more effectively than the person who is merely busy."
You know those words are so powerful, it's scary.
Be careful who you follow in life. Most people unfortunately, are just out to satisfy their own weak agendas and could give two bits about you. That's a fact Jack! And always remember to watch what people do and believe little of what they say.
Try this...write down the next 10 things people tell you they are going to do. Give it a little time and then see what the results are. I'll guarantee that you'll be shocked at just how little is achieved.
And remember, most so-called Managers do NOT have a clue about what it really takes to lead people. Most are hand-picked empty suits (and dresses) with nothing more to show for themselves than a worthless college degree, poor family life, a bathroom cabinet full of today's most vogue pills, questionable political skills and a propensity to kiss the rear-end of someone they really loath. Gee...can I follow them?
Bottom line...to be a real leader, you must first be able to really lead yourself!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
As most of you know, I'm a die-hard reader of marketing and leadership books. In fact, other than family, my closest friends, and my fitness routine...marketing and leadership are my ONLY two passions.
So...when I come across something poignant, effective, and intelligent, that deals with leadership...I'm bursting at the seams to pass it on. And that's what I'm going to do. OK...let's cut through the bull and get to the good stuff!
I was re-reading a great book recently called "The Tao of Leadership" by John Heider which you can buy here.
In this awesome collection of sage writings, there is a little passage called "Being Oneself."
And it goes like this...
"The wise leader does not make a show of holiness or pass out grades for good performance. That would create a climate of success and failure. Competition and jealousy follow.
Emphasizing material success is the same: those who have a lot become greedy, and those who have little become thieves.
When you reinforce appearances, people scramble to please.
The wise leader pays respectful attention to all behavior. Thus the group becomes open to more and more possibilities of behavior. People learn a great deal when they are open to everything and not just figuring out what pleases the teacher.
The leader shows that style is no substitute for substance, that knowing certain facts is not more powerful than simple wisdom, that creating an impression is not more potent than acting from one's center.
The students learn that effective action arises out of silence and a clear sense of being. In this they find a source of peace. They discover that the person who is down-to-earth can do what needs doing more effectively than the person who is merely busy."
You know those words are so powerful, it's scary.
Be careful who you follow in life. Most people unfortunately, are just out to satisfy their own weak agendas and could give two bits about you. That's a fact Jack! And always remember to watch what people do and believe little of what they say.
Try this...write down the next 10 things people tell you they are going to do. Give it a little time and then see what the results are. I'll guarantee that you'll be shocked at just how little is achieved.
And remember, most so-called Managers do NOT have a clue about what it really takes to lead people. Most are hand-picked empty suits (and dresses) with nothing more to show for themselves than a worthless college degree, poor family life, a bathroom cabinet full of today's most vogue pills, questionable political skills and a propensity to kiss the rear-end of someone they really loath. Gee...can I follow them?
Bottom line...to be a real leader, you must first be able to really lead yourself!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
Friday, May 11, 2007
They really don't have a clue!
Hi Everyone,
How many times have you asked someone a question and received some convoluted, non-sensical, off-the-subject answer? Did you ever ask someone a question and get Lincoln's Gettysburg Address for an answer? Or just had someone answer your question with another question? Whatever happened to answering a "yes/no" question with a "yes" or "no" answer? I'm going out on a limb here, and based on my own direct experience --- I'm guessing this happens to you often. You may not even be realizing it!
I did an experiment recently on some unaware business colleagues, family members, and friends. The result --- 2 out of 10 questions posed to them were either directly answered or answered with any sort of confidence. Yikes!
Some red flags answers included:
"I've heard...."
"They say..."
"I think..."
Or the famous..."I would..."
The challenge for me was that most of these questions were simple "no" or "yes" answers.
What am I ultimately saying here? Be careful who you take advice from. We've all heard the famous phrase about "the blind leading the blind!"
By analyzing these people over time, they all shared the same characteristics:
- Low self-confidence
- Wanted to appear smarter than they were on the subjects broached
- Felt the need to say something
- Did not want to feel stupid
- Actually believed what they said was helpful
- Were afraid of making mistakes
- Terrible, slow, decision makers (By the way...if your slow to make decisions...chances are you're not qualified to make it in the first place. Get a clue! If you can't tell, this is a huge pet peeve for me.)
Asking for advice is a true buying experience - even though money may not be what is being exchanged. Your trading your time and vulnerabilty for solid advice that you may base part of your future against.
I'll leave you with one of my favorite pessimistic/realistic phrases --- "BUYER BEWARE!"
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
How many times have you asked someone a question and received some convoluted, non-sensical, off-the-subject answer? Did you ever ask someone a question and get Lincoln's Gettysburg Address for an answer? Or just had someone answer your question with another question? Whatever happened to answering a "yes/no" question with a "yes" or "no" answer? I'm going out on a limb here, and based on my own direct experience --- I'm guessing this happens to you often. You may not even be realizing it!
I did an experiment recently on some unaware business colleagues, family members, and friends. The result --- 2 out of 10 questions posed to them were either directly answered or answered with any sort of confidence. Yikes!
Some red flags answers included:
"I've heard...."
"They say..."
"I think..."
Or the famous..."I would..."
The challenge for me was that most of these questions were simple "no" or "yes" answers.
What am I ultimately saying here? Be careful who you take advice from. We've all heard the famous phrase about "the blind leading the blind!"
By analyzing these people over time, they all shared the same characteristics:
- Low self-confidence
- Wanted to appear smarter than they were on the subjects broached
- Felt the need to say something
- Did not want to feel stupid
- Actually believed what they said was helpful
- Were afraid of making mistakes
- Terrible, slow, decision makers (By the way...if your slow to make decisions...chances are you're not qualified to make it in the first place. Get a clue! If you can't tell, this is a huge pet peeve for me.)
Asking for advice is a true buying experience - even though money may not be what is being exchanged. Your trading your time and vulnerabilty for solid advice that you may base part of your future against.
I'll leave you with one of my favorite pessimistic/realistic phrases --- "BUYER BEWARE!"
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
Friday, May 04, 2007
Now this is funny!
Hi Everyone,
A great friend sent this image to me today and I could not stop laughing.
And then it hit me like a ton of bricks...
The statement is more than profound - it's 100% true! Get moving with your life, take some risks and get the heck out of our comfort zone. As my good friend Joe "Mr.Fire" Vitale always says...DARE SOMETHING WORTHY!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
A great friend sent this image to me today and I could not stop laughing.
And then it hit me like a ton of bricks...
The statement is more than profound - it's 100% true! Get moving with your life, take some risks and get the heck out of our comfort zone. As my good friend Joe "Mr.Fire" Vitale always says...DARE SOMETHING WORTHY!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Choice...it's yours!
Hi Everyone,
I was recently reading a phenomenal book called "The Best of Success" by Wynn Davis.
I've owned this book of success quotes for over 17 years and grab it off the shelf every couple months.
Today...I came to a passage called "Choice."
It said, "Your greatest power is the power to choose. You can decide where you are, what you do and what you think. No one can take the power to choose away from you. It's yours alone. You can do what you want to do. You can be who you want to be."
A famous business philosopher name Bob Proctor once told me that if people realized that they could change anything at a moment's notice, there lives would feel so much more fulfilled.
I want to leave you with a quote from the late insurance magnate, billionaire, W. Clement Stone. Stone said, "You can always do what you want to do. This is true with every act. You may say that you had to do something or that you were forced to, but actually whatever you do, you do by choice. Only you have the power to choose for yourself."
What are you choosing to do with your life and career? Think about it.
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
I was recently reading a phenomenal book called "The Best of Success" by Wynn Davis.
I've owned this book of success quotes for over 17 years and grab it off the shelf every couple months.
Today...I came to a passage called "Choice."
It said, "Your greatest power is the power to choose. You can decide where you are, what you do and what you think. No one can take the power to choose away from you. It's yours alone. You can do what you want to do. You can be who you want to be."
A famous business philosopher name Bob Proctor once told me that if people realized that they could change anything at a moment's notice, there lives would feel so much more fulfilled.
I want to leave you with a quote from the late insurance magnate, billionaire, W. Clement Stone. Stone said, "You can always do what you want to do. This is true with every act. You may say that you had to do something or that you were forced to, but actually whatever you do, you do by choice. Only you have the power to choose for yourself."
What are you choosing to do with your life and career? Think about it.
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
Friday, April 20, 2007
Tips on Tipping!
Hi Everyone,
I'm not a big fan of going with the flow or listening to what other people tell me are the "norms" in life. In fact...I HATE norms.
The one thing I do agree with is providing a good tip to someone for a job well done. Unfortunately, a bunch of cheapskate, low-life employers refuse to pay their employees livable wages, so they expect the public to pick up the slack by paying tips.
Here are my personal recommendations for tipping...
- Porters/Bellhops: $1.00 per bag
- Car/Limo Drivers: 10%. If they give you a guided tour...now they've added value...so go 20%.
- Shuttle Bus Drivers: $2.00 per person.
- Maids: $2.00 per night.
- Conceirge: $5.00-$10.00 per favor.
- Room Service: 15% (and it's usually already in the bill!)
- Waitors/Waitresses: 10-15% depending on level of service. Bad attitude...ZERO!
- Maitre d: $5.00-$10.00 for a great table.
- Coat Attendant: $1.00 per coat.
- Valet: $2.00 per vehicle.
- Restroom Attendant: $1.00 flat.
- Doorman: $1.00 for cabs and $1.00 per bag.
- Wine Steward: 10% of the wine bill.
- Tour Guides: $5.00 per person.
- Coffeehouse Attendant: $1.00 per order.
- Hair Stylist: 10-15% of total bill.
- Beautician: 10-15% of total bill.
- Massage Therapist: 10% of the cost of the service.
And remember...a tip is not a given. If you get bad service, do not give any tip. Some people are rude, obnoxious, and have an entitlement attitude. Do not give in to them!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
I'm not a big fan of going with the flow or listening to what other people tell me are the "norms" in life. In fact...I HATE norms.
The one thing I do agree with is providing a good tip to someone for a job well done. Unfortunately, a bunch of cheapskate, low-life employers refuse to pay their employees livable wages, so they expect the public to pick up the slack by paying tips.
Here are my personal recommendations for tipping...
- Porters/Bellhops: $1.00 per bag
- Car/Limo Drivers: 10%. If they give you a guided tour...now they've added value...so go 20%.
- Shuttle Bus Drivers: $2.00 per person.
- Maids: $2.00 per night.
- Conceirge: $5.00-$10.00 per favor.
- Room Service: 15% (and it's usually already in the bill!)
- Waitors/Waitresses: 10-15% depending on level of service. Bad attitude...ZERO!
- Maitre d: $5.00-$10.00 for a great table.
- Coat Attendant: $1.00 per coat.
- Valet: $2.00 per vehicle.
- Restroom Attendant: $1.00 flat.
- Doorman: $1.00 for cabs and $1.00 per bag.
- Wine Steward: 10% of the wine bill.
- Tour Guides: $5.00 per person.
- Coffeehouse Attendant: $1.00 per order.
- Hair Stylist: 10-15% of total bill.
- Beautician: 10-15% of total bill.
- Massage Therapist: 10% of the cost of the service.
And remember...a tip is not a given. If you get bad service, do not give any tip. Some people are rude, obnoxious, and have an entitlement attitude. Do not give in to them!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Good bye Kurt!
Hi Everyone,
The few free thinkers left in the the world lost a dear friend today...Kurt Vonnegut. All I can say is that I was speechless after hearing the news.
Kurt Vonnegut, whose dark, satirical vision in works including "Slaughterhouse-Five" and "Cat's Cradle" was shaped by the horrors he witnessed during World War II, has died at age 84.
Vonnegut died on Wednesday after suffering brain injuries following a fall weeks ago, said Donald Farber, Vonnegut's friend, lawyer, agent and manager.
Vonnegut wrote plays, essays and short fiction, but his 14 novels were classics of the American counterculture, resonating with the U.S. antiwar sentiment during the Vietnam War era.
The author's Web site, updated after his death, displayed a simple black-and-white image of a bird cage -- a symbolic element in his writing -- empty with an open door. "Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. 1922-2007," the page read.
"He was a beautiful man," Farber said. "I never hung up the phone without having laughed, he always left me laughing, no matter what the circumstances of the world."
"I last spoke to him the day he fell," Farber said. "He was in good spirits. Every time he spoke with me no matter what the circumstances in the world, he had a funny angle on it even if it wasn't a funny thing."
Despite battles with severe depression, Vonnegut was known for his witticisms.
"I've had a hell of a good time," Vonnegut once wrote. "I tell you, we are here on Earth to fart around, and don't let anybody tell you any different."
Irwyn Applebaum, president of the Bantam Dell publishing division of Random House, said, "By all counts he was one of the great writers of the 20th Century and continued to be one of the great writers in the 21st Century."
Bantam Dell publishes some of the author's seminal works, including "Breakfast of Champions," "Slaughterhouse-Five" and "Cat's Cradle," which made him a literary idol in the 1960s and 1970s, especially to students.
A defining event in Vonnegut's life was the firebombing of Dresden, Germany by Allied Forces in 1945, which he witnessed as a young prisoner of war. The bombing killed tens of thousands of people, mostly civilians.
Dresden was the basis for "Slaughterhouse-Five," published in 1969 against the backdrop of war in Vietnam, racial unrest and cultural and social upheaval.
"There is nothing intelligent to say about a massacre," Vonnegut wrote.
Vonnegut became a cult hero when the novel reached No. 1 on bestseller lists and even more popular among many young Americans when some schools and libraries banned the book for its sexual content, rough language and depictions of violence.
The novel featured a signature Vonnegut phrase, "so it goes," which became a catch phrase for Vietnam war opponents.
After the book was published, Vonnegut went into severe depression and vowed never to write another novel. In 1984, he tried to take his life with sleeping pills and alcohol. His mother had herself committed suicide.
Vonnegut mixed fiction and autobiography in his work, which also blended elements of science fiction and touched on authoritarianism and the dehumanization of man by technology.
Fans said he invented a new literary type but some critics accused him of recycling themes and characters.
"Cat's Cradle" was published in 1963 and initially sold only about 500 copies but it remains widely read today in high school English classes.
Vonnegut's last book, published in 2005, was a collection of biographical essays, "A Man Without a Country."
A fourth-generation German-American who was born in Indianapolis, Vonnegut is survived by his second wife photographer Jill Krementz, their daughter and his six other children. Two of his children are published authors.
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...For more information on Kurt Vonnegut and all his accomplishments...click here!
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
The few free thinkers left in the the world lost a dear friend today...Kurt Vonnegut. All I can say is that I was speechless after hearing the news.
Kurt Vonnegut, whose dark, satirical vision in works including "Slaughterhouse-Five" and "Cat's Cradle" was shaped by the horrors he witnessed during World War II, has died at age 84.
Vonnegut died on Wednesday after suffering brain injuries following a fall weeks ago, said Donald Farber, Vonnegut's friend, lawyer, agent and manager.
Vonnegut wrote plays, essays and short fiction, but his 14 novels were classics of the American counterculture, resonating with the U.S. antiwar sentiment during the Vietnam War era.
The author's Web site, updated after his death, displayed a simple black-and-white image of a bird cage -- a symbolic element in his writing -- empty with an open door. "Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. 1922-2007," the page read.
"He was a beautiful man," Farber said. "I never hung up the phone without having laughed, he always left me laughing, no matter what the circumstances of the world."
"I last spoke to him the day he fell," Farber said. "He was in good spirits. Every time he spoke with me no matter what the circumstances in the world, he had a funny angle on it even if it wasn't a funny thing."
Despite battles with severe depression, Vonnegut was known for his witticisms.
"I've had a hell of a good time," Vonnegut once wrote. "I tell you, we are here on Earth to fart around, and don't let anybody tell you any different."
Irwyn Applebaum, president of the Bantam Dell publishing division of Random House, said, "By all counts he was one of the great writers of the 20th Century and continued to be one of the great writers in the 21st Century."
Bantam Dell publishes some of the author's seminal works, including "Breakfast of Champions," "Slaughterhouse-Five" and "Cat's Cradle," which made him a literary idol in the 1960s and 1970s, especially to students.
A defining event in Vonnegut's life was the firebombing of Dresden, Germany by Allied Forces in 1945, which he witnessed as a young prisoner of war. The bombing killed tens of thousands of people, mostly civilians.
Dresden was the basis for "Slaughterhouse-Five," published in 1969 against the backdrop of war in Vietnam, racial unrest and cultural and social upheaval.
"There is nothing intelligent to say about a massacre," Vonnegut wrote.
Vonnegut became a cult hero when the novel reached No. 1 on bestseller lists and even more popular among many young Americans when some schools and libraries banned the book for its sexual content, rough language and depictions of violence.
The novel featured a signature Vonnegut phrase, "so it goes," which became a catch phrase for Vietnam war opponents.
After the book was published, Vonnegut went into severe depression and vowed never to write another novel. In 1984, he tried to take his life with sleeping pills and alcohol. His mother had herself committed suicide.
Vonnegut mixed fiction and autobiography in his work, which also blended elements of science fiction and touched on authoritarianism and the dehumanization of man by technology.
Fans said he invented a new literary type but some critics accused him of recycling themes and characters.
"Cat's Cradle" was published in 1963 and initially sold only about 500 copies but it remains widely read today in high school English classes.
Vonnegut's last book, published in 2005, was a collection of biographical essays, "A Man Without a Country."
A fourth-generation German-American who was born in Indianapolis, Vonnegut is survived by his second wife photographer Jill Krementz, their daughter and his six other children. Two of his children are published authors.
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...For more information on Kurt Vonnegut and all his accomplishments...click here!
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Great success video!
Hi Everyone,
I recently found this video of Paul Heyman, Chairman & CEO, Extreme Championship Wrestling.
It talks about the relationship between success and failure. The video is only :50 seconds - yet life-changing.
Check it out here.
Gotta run!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
I recently found this video of Paul Heyman, Chairman & CEO, Extreme Championship Wrestling.
It talks about the relationship between success and failure. The video is only :50 seconds - yet life-changing.
Check it out here.
Gotta run!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
Friday, April 06, 2007
It's my blog and I'll say what I want!
Hi Everyone,
Every week I get various comments from people about something I wrote in my blog or posted on someone elses.
Most comments are great, some are good, some are questionable, while others are pretty vulgar. By the way...vulgar can be "so hot." Oops...sorry for the Paris Hilton momentary lapse of reason.
Overall...I think ALL comments are terrific because if people are talking about you-somewhere in life you're making an impact or creating some sort of difference of opinion. Just my sort of thing! I love creating chaos, synergy, debate, and difference of opinion. That creates thought kiddies! After all...if the world was just like me...life could get pretty dull! Or would it?
PLEASE NOTE...I will say whatever I want, to whoever I want, whenever I want...with no regrets. I hide from nobody! If I have something to say - it gets said. I fear nobody or their cowardly, anonymous opinions. I welcome them! Just do me a favor and make a point and be able to defend it!
With that in mind...feel free to leave a comment about me, my blog, my books, or anything else. Also...free to also visit me on mySpace or on PeterWink.com.
Ok...now that I've shocked you with a double blog today, I'm going to shoot my newest video blog.
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
Every week I get various comments from people about something I wrote in my blog or posted on someone elses.
Most comments are great, some are good, some are questionable, while others are pretty vulgar. By the way...vulgar can be "so hot." Oops...sorry for the Paris Hilton momentary lapse of reason.
Overall...I think ALL comments are terrific because if people are talking about you-somewhere in life you're making an impact or creating some sort of difference of opinion. Just my sort of thing! I love creating chaos, synergy, debate, and difference of opinion. That creates thought kiddies! After all...if the world was just like me...life could get pretty dull! Or would it?
PLEASE NOTE...I will say whatever I want, to whoever I want, whenever I want...with no regrets. I hide from nobody! If I have something to say - it gets said. I fear nobody or their cowardly, anonymous opinions. I welcome them! Just do me a favor and make a point and be able to defend it!
With that in mind...feel free to leave a comment about me, my blog, my books, or anything else. Also...free to also visit me on mySpace or on PeterWink.com.
Ok...now that I've shocked you with a double blog today, I'm going to shoot my newest video blog.
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
Attention to those up-and-coming backstabees!
Hi Everyone,
Ok...I LOVE the book..."What Would Machiavelli Do? - The Ends Justify The Meanness" by the great Stanley Bing!
This is MUST READING for anyone in the ruthless world of corporate backstabbing. Which by the way ... if you have a job ... definitely includes you. And if you think your job or company is an exception ... you need this book more than most!
OK pundits...
Here is one of the gems in this little goldmine of wisdom...
He Would Feast On Other People's Discord
How do you get people to do what you want? More importantly, how do you force people who work for you to be loyal to you, only to you, and not develop some sniveling affection for one another that transcends their fealty to you, their God?
You set them at one another. And watch them rip out one another's throats in an effort to please you better.
They call it "creative tension," which is as good a name as any for making normally productive people turn into vicious, snarling engines.
Try these five things to help them get on each other's nerves:
- Invite select associates to some meetings, while excluding others. Do not be consistent. Create a continuous sense of uncertainty in people around you about whether they are in or out.
- Assign the same task to different people without telling them you have done so. Let them find it out for themselves.
- Talk about others to their peers. Sometimes you can compliment them, sometimes you can bitch about them. Create the feeling in all people that you're willing to talk about them behind their backs, and pretty candidly, too.
- Be very clear in discussions that someone else's priority has effectively killed those of their peers. "I would have the time/money/interest in that, Fred, but Betty's project got in first/looks better/is more interesting."
- Praise people publically in a way that shames others. "If all of you had Bob's moxie/brians/contacts, we'd be doing better," you might say. Direct praise that does not involve the degradation of others is virtually worthless.
What you want is an atmosphere of high-energy, cutthroat rivalry among those who surround you. This focuses all activity in the neighborhood on your approval. All action, no matter how smart or lucrative, is valued only if it meets with your strong approval and places the actor one notch up on his associates.
Machiavelli may have said this years ago. And it's as true as ever. People do this and much worse things everyday at the office. The worst part is that you may not even see it. Get a step up in the workplace and buy this little gem.
You can get it here.
Ok...on to filming my next videoblog!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
Ok...I LOVE the book..."What Would Machiavelli Do? - The Ends Justify The Meanness" by the great Stanley Bing!
This is MUST READING for anyone in the ruthless world of corporate backstabbing. Which by the way ... if you have a job ... definitely includes you. And if you think your job or company is an exception ... you need this book more than most!
OK pundits...
Here is one of the gems in this little goldmine of wisdom...
He Would Feast On Other People's Discord
How do you get people to do what you want? More importantly, how do you force people who work for you to be loyal to you, only to you, and not develop some sniveling affection for one another that transcends their fealty to you, their God?
You set them at one another. And watch them rip out one another's throats in an effort to please you better.
They call it "creative tension," which is as good a name as any for making normally productive people turn into vicious, snarling engines.
Try these five things to help them get on each other's nerves:
- Invite select associates to some meetings, while excluding others. Do not be consistent. Create a continuous sense of uncertainty in people around you about whether they are in or out.
- Assign the same task to different people without telling them you have done so. Let them find it out for themselves.
- Talk about others to their peers. Sometimes you can compliment them, sometimes you can bitch about them. Create the feeling in all people that you're willing to talk about them behind their backs, and pretty candidly, too.
- Be very clear in discussions that someone else's priority has effectively killed those of their peers. "I would have the time/money/interest in that, Fred, but Betty's project got in first/looks better/is more interesting."
- Praise people publically in a way that shames others. "If all of you had Bob's moxie/brians/contacts, we'd be doing better," you might say. Direct praise that does not involve the degradation of others is virtually worthless.
What you want is an atmosphere of high-energy, cutthroat rivalry among those who surround you. This focuses all activity in the neighborhood on your approval. All action, no matter how smart or lucrative, is valued only if it meets with your strong approval and places the actor one notch up on his associates.
Machiavelli may have said this years ago. And it's as true as ever. People do this and much worse things everyday at the office. The worst part is that you may not even see it. Get a step up in the workplace and buy this little gem.
You can get it here.
Ok...on to filming my next videoblog!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
Friday, March 30, 2007
Why you should write your obituary...WHILE YOU'RE ALIVE!
Hi Everyone,
If you're in a rut and having trouble discovering what you want to do with your life, consider writing your own obituary.
Is it morbid? Maybe! But who cares...sometimes in life you have get out of your comfort zone and get creative to make things happen.
Here's how it works.
Ask yourself the question..."HOW DO I WANT TO BE REMEMBERED?"
This will force you to look at your life from a big picture perspective. Then take the accomplishments you listed and make them your goals.
Here's my latest example...
PETER RONALD WINK (XX), an accomplished promoter, passed away unexpectedly on XXX, in Los Angeles, CA. He was born on July 30, 1966 in Chicago, IL to Ronald and Stephanie Wink. Peter was a devoted, loyal and loving husband, son, uncle, and friend. He has been active in the American Marketing Association, Illinois ArmWrestling Federation, and served several homeowner's associations. Peter was also a philanthopist who donated to children's fitness charities and opened his own library dedicated to self-help. Peter was also a recording artist, talk show host, author, public speaker, fitness enthusiast, and a top sports marketer. He loved loud music, drumming, singing, the outdoors, bike riding, fast cars, pro wrestling, ultimate fighting, Tae Kwon Do, and helping others. Peter lived life each day and fully appreciated everything around him. He was always an optimist with an off-beat sense of humor who chose his friends wisely. Peter was deeply loved and will be missed by his family, friends and all whose lives he touched. He is survived by his loving wife Stephanie. Friends and family in Chicago are encouraged to celebrate his passing as just another chapter in the Peter Wink journey. There will be no service, funeral, or any of that kind of trash. Just remember him, look up, and give him a "Wink."
This is how I want to be remembered as of today. As you can see...some of these things I've accomplished and some have yet to be realized. You have to start somewhere!
So get writing!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
If you're in a rut and having trouble discovering what you want to do with your life, consider writing your own obituary.
Is it morbid? Maybe! But who cares...sometimes in life you have get out of your comfort zone and get creative to make things happen.
Here's how it works.
Ask yourself the question..."HOW DO I WANT TO BE REMEMBERED?"
This will force you to look at your life from a big picture perspective. Then take the accomplishments you listed and make them your goals.
Here's my latest example...
PETER RONALD WINK (XX), an accomplished promoter, passed away unexpectedly on XXX, in Los Angeles, CA. He was born on July 30, 1966 in Chicago, IL to Ronald and Stephanie Wink. Peter was a devoted, loyal and loving husband, son, uncle, and friend. He has been active in the American Marketing Association, Illinois ArmWrestling Federation, and served several homeowner's associations. Peter was also a philanthopist who donated to children's fitness charities and opened his own library dedicated to self-help. Peter was also a recording artist, talk show host, author, public speaker, fitness enthusiast, and a top sports marketer. He loved loud music, drumming, singing, the outdoors, bike riding, fast cars, pro wrestling, ultimate fighting, Tae Kwon Do, and helping others. Peter lived life each day and fully appreciated everything around him. He was always an optimist with an off-beat sense of humor who chose his friends wisely. Peter was deeply loved and will be missed by his family, friends and all whose lives he touched. He is survived by his loving wife Stephanie. Friends and family in Chicago are encouraged to celebrate his passing as just another chapter in the Peter Wink journey. There will be no service, funeral, or any of that kind of trash. Just remember him, look up, and give him a "Wink."
This is how I want to be remembered as of today. As you can see...some of these things I've accomplished and some have yet to be realized. You have to start somewhere!
So get writing!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
Friday, March 23, 2007
What's Peter reading now?
Hi Everyone,
There seems to be an issue with pictures disappearing from my blog. I'm working with "Blogger" to resolve it. Hopefully this will be fixed soon. Anyway...let's cut to the chase.
Here's what I'm reading now...
"I Don't Mean To Be Rude, But..." by Simon Cowell.
"Sports, Inc" by Phil Schaaf
"Blogging for Dummies" by Brad Hill
"Wrestling's One-Ring Circus" by Scott Keith
"Become Who You Were Born to Be" by Brian Souza
"Win The Crowd" by Steve Cohen
"Designing Disney" by John Hench
"Great Formula" by Mark Joyner
"P.T. Barnum Presents Jenny Lind" by Ware & Locard
"How To Be Like Walt" by Pat Williams
"Ringmaster" by Jerry Springer
"Rolling Stones: Life On The Road" by Penguin Studios
"Emotional Intelligence" by Daniel Goleman
"What Would Machiavelli Do?" by Stanley Bing
"Titan" by Ron Chernow
I'm also just wrapping up the finishing touches on my latest business venture and it's bigger than anything I've ever done before. Bigger than anything I've thought of doing before. P.T. Barnum would be proud! It combines all my marketing and promotion skills allowing me to do something exciting. For the first time ever...doing something I truly LOVE and not something boring and mundane!
Stay tuned friends it's going to get exciting around here!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
There seems to be an issue with pictures disappearing from my blog. I'm working with "Blogger" to resolve it. Hopefully this will be fixed soon. Anyway...let's cut to the chase.
Here's what I'm reading now...
"I Don't Mean To Be Rude, But..." by Simon Cowell.
"Sports, Inc" by Phil Schaaf
"Blogging for Dummies" by Brad Hill
"Wrestling's One-Ring Circus" by Scott Keith
"Become Who You Were Born to Be" by Brian Souza
"Win The Crowd" by Steve Cohen
"Designing Disney" by John Hench
"Great Formula" by Mark Joyner
"P.T. Barnum Presents Jenny Lind" by Ware & Locard
"How To Be Like Walt" by Pat Williams
"Ringmaster" by Jerry Springer
"Rolling Stones: Life On The Road" by Penguin Studios
"Emotional Intelligence" by Daniel Goleman
"What Would Machiavelli Do?" by Stanley Bing
"Titan" by Ron Chernow
I'm also just wrapping up the finishing touches on my latest business venture and it's bigger than anything I've ever done before. Bigger than anything I've thought of doing before. P.T. Barnum would be proud! It combines all my marketing and promotion skills allowing me to do something exciting. For the first time ever...doing something I truly LOVE and not something boring and mundane!
Stay tuned friends it's going to get exciting around here!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Have you heard of RE? Check this out!
Hi Everyone,
I've come across an awesome mental technique created by e-commerce legend Jeff Bezos, Chairman, Amazon.com.
The technique is called "Regret Minimization."
"Regret Minimization" is a technique that Jeff used to convince himself to quit a high-paying job for a Fortune 500 company to start Amazon.com.
Here's how it works...
"You project yourself at age 80 looking back on your life. And you ask yourself..."do I regret not trying XXXX?" If the answer is "yes" - give the new idea a try. If not, pass it up. Pretty simple. No need for high paid shrinks - Freudian studies - fraudulent psychics - or advice from someone who never tried anything themselves.
Jeff felt that anyone with half-a-brain could work a job for a Fortune 500 anytime they wanted. And it takes a person with guts to step out on their own and pursue their dream.
I totally agree. I've worked with some of the biggest boneheads who had high paying jobs. It takes real cohonas to stand out and do something out of the ordinary! 9 out of 10 people will never do anything except collect a paycheck and bitch about it.
By the way...if you are interested in hearing more about the Jeff Bezos interview I'm refering to, click here and buy "Playboy Interviews: Movers and Shakers."
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
I've come across an awesome mental technique created by e-commerce legend Jeff Bezos, Chairman, Amazon.com.
The technique is called "Regret Minimization."
"Regret Minimization" is a technique that Jeff used to convince himself to quit a high-paying job for a Fortune 500 company to start Amazon.com.
Here's how it works...
"You project yourself at age 80 looking back on your life. And you ask yourself..."do I regret not trying XXXX?" If the answer is "yes" - give the new idea a try. If not, pass it up. Pretty simple. No need for high paid shrinks - Freudian studies - fraudulent psychics - or advice from someone who never tried anything themselves.
Jeff felt that anyone with half-a-brain could work a job for a Fortune 500 anytime they wanted. And it takes a person with guts to step out on their own and pursue their dream.
I totally agree. I've worked with some of the biggest boneheads who had high paying jobs. It takes real cohonas to stand out and do something out of the ordinary! 9 out of 10 people will never do anything except collect a paycheck and bitch about it.
By the way...if you are interested in hearing more about the Jeff Bezos interview I'm refering to, click here and buy "Playboy Interviews: Movers and Shakers."
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
Friday, March 09, 2007
Do this and enjoy life!
Hi Everyone,
I just came across a passage written by the late author Napoleon Hill (author of the bestseller "Think and Grow Rich").
The passage is called "Definiteness Of Purpose." You can read it by clicking here.
This is the single-most problematic issue for people trying to get to the next level in their personal/professional lives. Once this is determined...half the work is already done.
Check it out now!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
I just came across a passage written by the late author Napoleon Hill (author of the bestseller "Think and Grow Rich").
The passage is called "Definiteness Of Purpose." You can read it by clicking here.
This is the single-most problematic issue for people trying to get to the next level in their personal/professional lives. Once this is determined...half the work is already done.
Check it out now!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
Sunday, March 04, 2007
Gotta love someone with chutzpah!
Hi Everyone!
The other day I was walking through Barnes and Noble looking for a copy of Mac Addict magazine and for some strange reason I was guided to the "Business Profiles" section. (Understand...I do purchase books in this section damn near weekly - I just had no plans on doing it the other day.)
As if I had radar...I singled out a book that may as well have jumped off the shelf and hit me in the head as soon as I walked up. It was called "The Playboy Interviews: Movers and Shakers."
I swear to God (or whatever higher power bestows it's wisdom upon me) that as soon as I opened the book, I immediately was directed to a passage that was very inspirational to me - considering the point I'm at in my career.
The passage (an answer to a question) was from an interview that Playboy did with someone who is not only one of the greatest marketing minds around...he's also one tough SOB! That man is the Chairman & CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), Vincent Kennedy McMahon.
Here's the passage...
"I grew up in a very volatile environment. My view was that if I took a beating and lived, I won! I still have that view. It gives me a tremendous advantage, because I'm not afraid of failure. Don't get me wrong - I hate failing. But I'm not afraid to take chances and fall on my ass, because if I live through it I'll be better off, and I'll win."
As soon as I read this I made up my mind to move forward on a monumental decision. Great timing indeed. It just goes to show that when the student is ready and open, the teacher will appear.
I also found this book to be jammed with great business and personal information about other movers/shakers like Donald Trump, Larry Ellison, Hugh Hefner, Calvin Klein, Bill Gates, Ted Turner and many more!
To get your copy of "The Playboy Interviews: Movers and Shakers" - click here.
Alright my friends...I gotta run!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
PPS...Watch for the gym pictures! You'll see first-hand what it would be like to work out with me at 5am. My intensity and drive will hopefully inspire you!
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
The other day I was walking through Barnes and Noble looking for a copy of Mac Addict magazine and for some strange reason I was guided to the "Business Profiles" section. (Understand...I do purchase books in this section damn near weekly - I just had no plans on doing it the other day.)
As if I had radar...I singled out a book that may as well have jumped off the shelf and hit me in the head as soon as I walked up. It was called "The Playboy Interviews: Movers and Shakers."
I swear to God (or whatever higher power bestows it's wisdom upon me) that as soon as I opened the book, I immediately was directed to a passage that was very inspirational to me - considering the point I'm at in my career.
The passage (an answer to a question) was from an interview that Playboy did with someone who is not only one of the greatest marketing minds around...he's also one tough SOB! That man is the Chairman & CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), Vincent Kennedy McMahon.
Here's the passage...
"I grew up in a very volatile environment. My view was that if I took a beating and lived, I won! I still have that view. It gives me a tremendous advantage, because I'm not afraid of failure. Don't get me wrong - I hate failing. But I'm not afraid to take chances and fall on my ass, because if I live through it I'll be better off, and I'll win."
As soon as I read this I made up my mind to move forward on a monumental decision. Great timing indeed. It just goes to show that when the student is ready and open, the teacher will appear.
I also found this book to be jammed with great business and personal information about other movers/shakers like Donald Trump, Larry Ellison, Hugh Hefner, Calvin Klein, Bill Gates, Ted Turner and many more!
To get your copy of "The Playboy Interviews: Movers and Shakers" - click here.
Alright my friends...I gotta run!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
PPS...Watch for the gym pictures! You'll see first-hand what it would be like to work out with me at 5am. My intensity and drive will hopefully inspire you!
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
Saturday, February 24, 2007
You may know the "Donald" - but do you know the "Don?"
Hi Everyone,
As part of my own EXTREME home-office makeover, I've been decorating my walls with framed pictures of some of my favorite marketers, corporate raiders, Presidents, and other people who motivate me to "keep on keeping on!"
These people constantly stare at me while I'm working and remind me to go for more in my business and personal lives. After all, there's nothing more pathetic than complacency.
Anyway...one who stands out in the crowd is the great Don King! Love him or hate him...he's one of the most famous...no I take that back...he's the most successful, famous sports promoter in history.
Don King had one heck of a life...lived in poverty, ran numbers for strong-armed bookies, did time for murder, and still in his "40s" - started what was to become the most impactful sports marketing organization in the history of boxing...Don King Productions!
To read more about this marketing legend...click here!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
PPS...Watch for the gym pictures! You'll see first-hand what it would be like to work out with me at 5am. My intensity and drive will hopefully inspire you!
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
As part of my own EXTREME home-office makeover, I've been decorating my walls with framed pictures of some of my favorite marketers, corporate raiders, Presidents, and other people who motivate me to "keep on keeping on!"
These people constantly stare at me while I'm working and remind me to go for more in my business and personal lives. After all, there's nothing more pathetic than complacency.
Anyway...one who stands out in the crowd is the great Don King! Love him or hate him...he's one of the most famous...no I take that back...he's the most successful, famous sports promoter in history.
Don King had one heck of a life...lived in poverty, ran numbers for strong-armed bookies, did time for murder, and still in his "40s" - started what was to become the most impactful sports marketing organization in the history of boxing...Don King Productions!
To read more about this marketing legend...click here!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
PPS...Watch for the gym pictures! You'll see first-hand what it would be like to work out with me at 5am. My intensity and drive will hopefully inspire you!
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Why you need to think like a reporter!
Hi Everyone,
How do you think things through? Do you have a system that logically takes you from A-Z?
If not...I may have a solution.
I've been reading a great book called "The Trump Way to the Top" which features business lessons taught by Donald Trump's favorite business leaders.
One of my favorite passages was written by the great Christie Hefner, Chairman and CEO of Playboy Enterprises, Inc.
Here's Christie's sage advice on thinking...
"I do believe that among the most important advice I ever received was the need to think like a good journalist. In other words, before you take a position or make a decision, gather information and different perspectives. Don't be afraid to ask questions or say you don't know. Run meetings in a way in which you ask each person to offer their point of view. Try to get everybody to think about and articulate the advantages and disadvantages of a course of action. I find that doing things that way has greatly improved the quality of my decision making."
Great advice from a great leader of a great enterprise!
To get the book...click here!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
PPS...Watch for the gym pictures! You'll see first-hand what it would be like to work out with me at 5am. My intensity and drive will hopefully inspire you!
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
How do you think things through? Do you have a system that logically takes you from A-Z?
If not...I may have a solution.
I've been reading a great book called "The Trump Way to the Top" which features business lessons taught by Donald Trump's favorite business leaders.
One of my favorite passages was written by the great Christie Hefner, Chairman and CEO of Playboy Enterprises, Inc.
Here's Christie's sage advice on thinking...
"I do believe that among the most important advice I ever received was the need to think like a good journalist. In other words, before you take a position or make a decision, gather information and different perspectives. Don't be afraid to ask questions or say you don't know. Run meetings in a way in which you ask each person to offer their point of view. Try to get everybody to think about and articulate the advantages and disadvantages of a course of action. I find that doing things that way has greatly improved the quality of my decision making."
Great advice from a great leader of a great enterprise!
To get the book...click here!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
PPS...Watch for the gym pictures! You'll see first-hand what it would be like to work out with me at 5am. My intensity and drive will hopefully inspire you!
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Just say it for God's sake!
Hi Everyone,
As a communications guru...people always tell me their woes about their ability to communicate with their bosses, co-workers, family, friends...and just about every other class of being in existence.
It's usually the same story...I just don't know how to say it. Blah! Urgh! Ugggg! Geez...what other expletives can I think of.
Ok...
When you have something to say, here's what you do...
- Make sure you know exactly what you want to get across!
- Don't worry about waiting until the perfect time - there is none!
- Just say it without sugar-coating it or beating around the bush! (Can you say wimpy salesman?)
Ok...I said what I have to say and I suggest you do the same.
Today's lesson --- Stop beating around the bush and "Just Say It!"
I'm outta here!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
PPS...Watch for the gym pictures! You'll see first-hand what it would be like to work out with me at 5am. My intensity and drive will hopefully inspire you!
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
As a communications guru...people always tell me their woes about their ability to communicate with their bosses, co-workers, family, friends...and just about every other class of being in existence.
It's usually the same story...I just don't know how to say it. Blah! Urgh! Ugggg! Geez...what other expletives can I think of.
Ok...
When you have something to say, here's what you do...
- Make sure you know exactly what you want to get across!
- Don't worry about waiting until the perfect time - there is none!
- Just say it without sugar-coating it or beating around the bush! (Can you say wimpy salesman?)
Ok...I said what I have to say and I suggest you do the same.
Today's lesson --- Stop beating around the bush and "Just Say It!"
I'm outta here!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.
PPS...Watch for the gym pictures! You'll see first-hand what it would be like to work out with me at 5am. My intensity and drive will hopefully inspire you!
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
Friday, February 02, 2007
What's Peter Wink reading? Live on video!
Hi Everyone,
The moment has arrived and I'm officially opening the video blog. You can see it by clicking here.
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...My first video blog talks about what I'm reading now. Stay tuned as there's much more to come.
PPS...Watch for the gym pictures! You'll see first-hand what it would be like to work out with me at 5am. My intensity and drive will hopefully inspire you!
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
The moment has arrived and I'm officially opening the video blog. You can see it by clicking here.
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...My first video blog talks about what I'm reading now. Stay tuned as there's much more to come.
PPS...Watch for the gym pictures! You'll see first-hand what it would be like to work out with me at 5am. My intensity and drive will hopefully inspire you!
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
The Winks in Washington, D.C.!
Hi Everyone,
Check out some of the pictures from me and Steph's recent trip to Washington D.C. by clicking here!
Me hanging out at Illinois Representative Melissa Bean's office before our personal tour of the U.S. Capital!
Many more photos to come!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and I'll be posting it on this same blog next week. I'm having a challenge getting the video to play perfectly. Oh well...I love learning new technology and the challenge it always entails. Stay tuned! I can assure you it will be worth the wait!
PPS...Watch for the gym pictures! You'll see first-hand what it would be like to work out with me at 5am. My intensity and drive will hopefully inspire you!
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
Check out some of the pictures from me and Steph's recent trip to Washington D.C. by clicking here!
Me hanging out at Illinois Representative Melissa Bean's office before our personal tour of the U.S. Capital!
Many more photos to come!
Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/
PS...I've already taped my first video blog and I'll be posting it on this same blog next week. I'm having a challenge getting the video to play perfectly. Oh well...I love learning new technology and the challenge it always entails. Stay tuned! I can assure you it will be worth the wait!
PPS...Watch for the gym pictures! You'll see first-hand what it would be like to work out with me at 5am. My intensity and drive will hopefully inspire you!
If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!
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