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CHARACTER_TEST
CHARACTER TEST
Business in today's economy is about more than just technology,
venture capitol and IPOs. It's also about CHARACTER.
+ How big are your dreams?
+ How deep is your commitment?
+ Are you really prepared to fail?
+ How hard are you willing to work?
The profiles that follow are character studies of what it takes
to make your impact in a world that's being reshaped by the
power of new ideas. Ask yourself. DO I PASS THE TEST.
YOUR FIRST CHARACTER TEST Ask yourself this question. Do you
have what it takes to peruse a goal of any real magnitude? Big
enough to excite everyone you encounter? Think your idea over
until you can state the purpose in one simple sentence. That's
how you become a magnet to circumstances and individuals to
accelerate your journey to your goal.
YOUR SECOND CHARACTER TEST Ask yourself this question: Do I have
the courage to develop a specific plan of action? Am I willing
to pay an enormous amount of attention to the creation of a plan
that will gear every otherwise random events in my life into a
systematic pattern that will support my primary goal? - A plan
that will create a controlled distribution of daily tasks and
stick to my plan.
YOUR THIRD CHARACTER TEST Ask yourself this question: Do I have
the kind of belief in my vision that demands a leap forward,
without fear and without fail. J.P. Morgan is reported to have
said, " Millionaires work hard, but billionaires become
successful because they are willing to take a leap of faith.
YOUR FOURTH CHARACTER TEST. Ask yourself this question: What is
the purpose of my conversations? And am I willing to develop
specific language and purposeful conversation directed to a
predetermined outcome that fully supports my ambitions? It won't
be easy. It will take discipline and CHARACTER.
Oscar Bruce in his book Winning Words Winning ways tells us that
"Your conversation tells the world who you are. Each
conversation is stamped with the brand of class that reveals
your class and your CHARACTER."
Futurist, Rolf Jensen, director of the Copenhagen Institute for
Futures Studies. "We are in the twilight of a society based on
personal communication skills. Society will place new value on
the language of persuasion."
In a study which polled top executives in fifty-eight of
America's largest companies, every single executive named
communications skills as the major factor in their advancement.
Most of the action in which people engage - in business, in
marriage - in parenting - are carried out through conversation.
But many people speak without intent. They simply say whatever
comes to mind. They give little or no thought about the content,
purpose or objective. They speak out of habit, not purpose.
Therefore the real test of character for you will be this
question: Are you willing to upgrade your conversation skills to
a level that will support your goals and ambitions? If the
answer is yes the following questions will help.
+Do I approach every conversation as a selling opportunity?
+Are my conversations goal achieving or tension relieving?
+Are my conversations directed to a pre-determined outcome?
+Do I express myself with precision and accuracy?
+Do I leave people wondering about my intent.
+Does my language create chaos or clarity?
+Are my conversations interesting, colorful and distinctive?
HOW TO GET AHEAD AND STAY AHEAD
When in the past you found yourself in situations outside your
control it's because you ran out of conversation before you made
your point or won the argument. You verbal ammunition fell
short. Or when someone spouts insults at you it's only a matter
of just the right phrase to come out on top without creating an
upset or making you look bad. It is now, always been and will be
in the future a matter of knowing just what to say and how to
say it to be the victor and get your way with people.
SAY IT WITH THE STYLE THAT REFLECTS YOUR GOOD CHARACTER.
About the author:
Oscar Bruce helps people upgrade their conversation skills. His
books are considered the filed-manuals for getting through life
unscathed and undefeated. He freely shares many useful
techniques at http://www.oscarbruce.com Mr. Bruce can be
contacted at PO Box 725, Burnet,TX 78611 Telephone 512-715-0157
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