Hey everyone, here we go. . . . . .
IN OUR WORLD
Just back from the Big Apple where I had a couple of day’s worth of meetings. I usually am just in and out of offices and hotels in
ANNOUNCEMENT: SOLD OUT! I want to say thanks to everyone who signed up for our first every public workshop! The July 15 program has exceeded our expectations and we had to add a few slots to meet demand. Keep your eyes and ears open as this is just the first of many that we will be doing across the country!
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Nothing is more powerful than your ability to think! Nothing. So how do we do it and how can we get better at it. Let’s start with one type of thinking – INTUITIVE. You know it better as your “gut feeling”, that little voice that gives you a quick analysis of a situation. It is very fast thinking and happens at what you perceive as instantaneous.
The brain is divided into two hemispheres and though they have distinctly different functions, they are in constant communication. They exchange information, recognizing disparate patterns in data, assessing people and situations. It is this rapid exchange that gives you your gut feeling.
In addition to the rapid exchange of information, your intuitive thinking also relies on your experience. This gut feeling is what allows a MASH doctor to survey a group of wounded soldiers and instinctively know which ones get immediate attention and which ones can wait. The doctor diagnosis or triages in moments thanks to his intuitive thinking.
The more you are aware of the power of your gut feeling the better you get at trusting it. New neural networks are constantly formed when the brain is in use. So, just like muscles, through use you can improve your cognitive processes.
Here are a few suggestions:
- Quiet the busy mind: Try to find time to be conscious of this process.
- Be aware: Try this little drill. When you look at a piece of art, write down your very first impression. What did you feel when you saw the art? You will be surprised that even with some analytical thought about the piece, your initial opinion will seldom change.
Trust your gut feeling and you will be surprised at how it can kick start your thinking processes.
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIES: For a fun time at the movies, check out HELLBOY II. It will be a great way to spend a hot summer afternoon.
NetFlix Fans: The Searchers – The AFI (American Film Institute) recently released its Top 10 list of movies in 10 genres. One of them was westerns and this was #1 in the category. A great John Wayne movie.
TV: I have to say something about the fantastic Wimbledon Final between Roger Federer and Raphael Nadal. It was one of the greatest matches ever played and you can catch it again as an instant classic on ESPN Classic.
BOOKS: Chasing Darkness – by Robert Crais. This is the latest Elvis Cole mystery and it is a fantastic summer read.
MUSIC: This is for my friend Tim, who left too early.
WEB SITES: Check out this blog on presentation skills. Really well done!
http://huntercomm.blogspot.com/
SOUTH OF
Here are a couple of my recent favorite South of Normal things:
- Tired of the cost of hotels? Try www.couchsurfing.com . They will give you directions to folks that will give you their couch for a night.
- www.rechargepod.com is a British company that puts up phone tents at events such as concerts and uses wind power to keep the thing running. They hope to be able to apply this energy saving idea to a variety of event needs.
- Want to impress your clients? Go to www.mymms.com/customprint_faces and you can add your picture to M & M’s.
“There’s a train leaving nightly when all is said and done.”
Warren Zevon
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Thanks for stopping by and until next time, Adios and Aloha.
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