Commitment.
This may sound too simple, but is great in consequence. Until one is committed, there is
hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative
(and creation), there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas
and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence
moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred.
A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favour all manner of
unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have
dreamt would have come his way. I learned a deep respect for one of Goethe's couplets:
Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it.
Boldness has genius, power and magic in it!
WH Murray, The Scottish Himalayan Expedition (1951)
Make a contract with yourself, that you will be committed in all that you do. No change to draw
back, no hesitancy, no ineffectiveness.
Be Committed.
Roy Pearson
+64 21 0275 0333
roy@oceanearth.co.nz
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Consider the outside of the wheel to be the best you could do and place a mark on the relevant
spoke of the wheel to indicate where you are now.
Once you have done this, connect the marks and shade in the shape you have created.
If this wheel was on your car, how would the ride be?
Consider what is important to you and which areas need some attention.
Roy Pearson
+64 21 0275 0333
roy@oceanearth.co.nz
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Warning this can be dangerous, there are two potential dangers to this exercise.
(a) The tendency to denigrate yourself by over-emphasising your weaknesses and
underestimating your strengths.
(b) The tendency to overlook your weaknesses and exaggerate your strengths.
If you fall into either tendency (a) or (b) you will do your self an injustice, be as honest and
objective as you can.
Ask someone who knows you well and cares for you to create a list of strengths and
weaknesses for you.
(a) If money did not matter, what would you do for the next 3 years?
(b) If you had 6 months to live, what would you do, with whom? where? etc
(c) what has been my greatest achievement in the past 3 years?
(d) what achievement has meant the most to me in the past 3 years?
(e) Why will be my greatest achievement in the next 3 years?
(f) What achievement would mean the most to me in the next 3 years?
(g) What activity am i doing that means the least to me?
(h) what are my 5 most valuable possessions?
Roy Pearson
+64 21 0275 0333
roy@oceanearth.co.nz
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Dominant Style
People with a dominant style tend to be decisive in their actions and prefer to be in control
of their situation. They enjoy challenges and prefer to work independently, thriving on
competition. These individuals are concerned about results and usually possess strong
leadership skills. They tend to be single-minded about achieving their goals. They enjoy
variety, maintain a fast pace and are unafraid to take risks.
Influence Style
People with an influential style tend to be outgoing, friendly and enthusiastic. They prefer
being with and around others. They enjoy being in the limelight. Generally, they are fastpaced enjoying variety and excitement. These individuals are concerned about
communication. They are optimistic, charming, and charismatic. They like people and want
to be liked in return. They trust people and enjoy bringing out their best.
Steady Style
People who are steady types are concerned about relationships and process. They tend to
be loyal, sympathetic, patient and supportive. They are good listeners and team players.
They genuinely enjoy helping people. They tend to prefer stability and consistency and
avoid sudden change where possible.
Conscientious Style
People who are conscientious tend to be systematic and objective in their approach to
work. They are concerned about quality and accuracy. They want to be right. They
research every aspect of a situation and consider every eventuality before making a
decision. They tend to be rules- oriented and work persistently towards their goals.
3 Simple questions can tell you so much.
1, Are they outgoing or slightly reserved?
2. If they are outgoing, are they direct or friendly? Direct - D style
Friendly - I Style
3. If they are slightly reserved are they: Cooperating/ Obliging? - S Style
: Analytical / Detailed? - C style
Roy Pearson
+64 21 0275 0333
roy@oceanearth.co.nz
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is that simple, if my goal is to be a millionaire with Nerium, all I have to do is pick up the phone and
call one person, and they dont even have to answer the phone. all I have to do is call them.
and if I want to be successful, all I have to do is do this one small simple easy to do step over and
over again.
For each of our goals we are looking for these simple small steps, that we can do over and over
again. And in the doing of them success will come, we will achieve our goals.
Roy Pearson
+64 21 0275 0333
roy@oceanearth.co.nz
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