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Point to Ponder "Life
is what we make it, always has been, always will be." Grandma Moses  Did you know that Sept. 7th was Grandma Moses Day? Grandma Moses, born in 1860,
first picked up her brush when she was 78. She created more than
1,600 original works of art before she put down her brush and died
at the age of 101.Moses was one of the most successful
and famous artists in America and possibly the best known American
artist in Europe. Featured on radio, television, and in mass-market
publications, she was arguably the first artist to become a media
superstar. Grandma Moses invented a unique style that proved
enormously popular, and its influence may be seen in art and
illustration to this day.
You know, today is
a great day to start something new or to renew: a
new career, a comeback, a new success, a hobby, a sport, a
relationship or... whatever you desire and dreamed of doing.
Life is
short at best! We may not all live to be 101, but
we can choose to live each day that we are given. Each is
a gift, which is why they are called the 'present'.
When I was
growing up, we used to go on driving vacations and primarily
we visited 'relatives'. I have to admit, I didn't always enjoy
them, which might be part of my motivation for more exotic
or beach based trips as I got older. Mom and Dad used to look
forward to them and I wondered why? Now that I am older and
perhaps a bit wiser, I am beginning to understand. It
is about nurturing the relationships with the people in our
lives.
Irene and I just returned home from
a 10 day road vacation. Along the way we made the time to
visit with friends and family and to renew relationships.
Each moment we shared with our friends and family added to
our trip and to our lives. Each one inspired me in not so
obvious ways.
I love the career I am
learning and living, even with its challenges. I
love the involvement with the people it has brought into my
life which have made me better and made my life richer.
My clients, my colleagues, my audiences and readers, and of
course my extended family. Each of you have enriched my life
and I thank you.
My challenge for you this month:
As the kids return to school... what new thing will you undertake
to learn in the next month?
Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey Archives of past issues are available on our www.ideaman.net website. I'm doing a Global TeleClass on Sept. 28th at 9PM ET Below are the details of the GlobalTeleClass you might be interested in. How to Survive and Succeed in Business or Sales, Even in Tough Times Led By: Bob Hooey Teleclass
Description: Tuition: No Cost Return to the list of GlobalTeleClasses They have classes on many subjects and each of them is available at no cost. The Power of Choice by Sam Silverstein,
CSP
We become what we become because of
the way we choose and will ourselves to think. Our choices affect
our thoughts and our thoughts affect who we are, what we stand for,
and the footprints we leave on this planet. Throughout our lives, we are faced
with a myriad of choices. We may not always recognize their
presence, but, like it or not, we are constantly faced with the
responsibility of choosing. There is no escaping this
responsibility. Not deciding what to do or how to act in a given
situation is, in itself, a choice. Some choices we make, like our
financial well being, will ultimately affect the members of our
immediate family. As we grow financially, we are in a position to
provide on a different level for those we love. We make choices
regarding our values and how we balance our lives. These choices
will certainly impact our family and friends. How you treat others
professionally will impact the results your business team achieves.
As you can see, the choices we make can affect a wide array of
people in our lives. To a great extent, our beliefs about
ourselves and our own capabilities, as well as how we see the world
and the forces at play in it, affect what we will find possible.
These beliefs will impact our choices. Our choices will shape our
actions and our actions will determine our results. Our choices not only affect us
today, but affect our abilities and our choices in the future.
For instance, if you feel out of control in a given
situation, you may choose to withdraw or avoid the problems at hand.
This choice leads you to escape from a challenge instead of
confronting and possibly overcoming it. The degree to which you
avoid or escape from problems today impairs your ability to face,
deal with, and grow from various challenges in the future. Choices
you make today will prepare you for choices you will be faced with
in the future. As the complexity of life evolves, one choice will
build on another, enabling you to handle increasingly difficult
situations. An awareness of choice is the first
step towards growth. It is critical that we understand the
importance of our choices and also the value of the present. By
focusing on our current actions, living in the moment, we develop a
certain mindfulness and can apply ourselves to do the very best job
possible right now! Clarity of mind allows us to recognize the
choices at hand and deal with them in a positive and proactive
manner. You can create the future you desire based on the choices
you make today! August was our month to get things done at the place in the country.
Every year we do a bit more and we have a few things to do yet
before winter. Hopefully the weather will cooperate.
As I mentioned above, we also had a
great trip through Alberta and BC visiting friends and
family.
September will be fairly
active:
Irene and I are planning a return
trip to Las Vegas to celebrate our first
year together. October 4th is the official date, but we'll
have to be back early.
October 5th: I am keynoting for the Business Analyst World conference on Oct. 5th at
8:45 AM in morning here in Edmonton.
Working on a couple of overseas trips for next
year. Have been invited to speak in Amsterdam in March and we are
chatting with the people in India about a return trip next year as
well.
Going to see if we can book a few more engagements
this fall as we are planning to visit our daughter Amanda (teaching
in Australia) during her summer break. They break from Dec.
15th to the end of January. Be a nice time for a visit.
Late breaking news  We will be 'officially'
launching our Foundational Success publication this
week.We've
mentioned it before and now is the perfect time to invest in
yourself.
 We'll be doing
an email blast to all of our CAPS members as well as any of our NSA
and Global Speakers colleagues.
And if you go
online and purchase one during this launch you'll get a surprise
package of $300 in bonus ebooks and recordings from some of our
authors and friends. Offer ends Sept. 30th at
midnight.
Visit our
website at: www.foundationalsuccess.com to safely purchase
your own e-copy and to download the special bonus gifts. Bonus page
comes down Oct 1st.
We've added a
table of contents so you can see the authors and their respective
topics. We've also added some excepts from some of the chapters
for your reading.
Pictured top:
Authors Bob, Terry Pithers and Joanne Blake and Kelley Robertson.
Pictured above right: Authors Bob Hooey and Michelle Devlin.
Thanks for
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Making choices also means accepting the idea
that we are part of a bigger picture. We are not alone in our
choices. Our choices affect not only ourselves, but the people
around us. Our choices shape our actions. Our actions are received
and interpreted by those around us. These actions shape the opinions
and feelings of those individuals and, ultimately, the actions they
take for or against our behalf.
Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey would be
pleased to be a part of your success team and to work with you to
help make your conference, meeting, or training event a
success. For more information about customized keynotes,
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