Jul/090
a little, a lot
One of the first things I teach my new students is the “a little, a lot” rule.
I suggest reading their college textbooks a little, a lot. Read small amounts frequently. The reasoning is simple: to stay focused, to remain productive, and to retain more.
I believe this philosophy also applies to the larger palette of life.
Here are 5 favorite ”a little, a lot” suggestions to be the most persuasive, productive, and principle-centered person you can be:
1) Note a little, notice a lot. Awareness that “sees” the big picture as well as the small details prevails.
2) Demand a little, deliver a lot. Quietly and consistently kicking butt produces short-term gains and achieves long-term goals.
3) Learn a little, about a lot. Those knowing a little about a lot know how to harness and lead those who know a lot about a little.
4) Mold a little, model a lot. Less force=more effect. Show how instead of shoving it down.
5) Speak a little, say a lot. Use a minority of words to produce a majority of meaning.
Employ a little, benefit a lot.
©2009 Tom Leu
Jun/080
mirror
Sometimes it’s necessary to make changes to things that may have long been apart of who you’ve been and who you are, but are now holding you back.
“I was doing superficial comedy entertaining people who didn’t really care: Businessmen, people
in nightclubs, conservative people. And I had been doing that for the better part of 10 years when it finally dawned on me that I was in the wrong places doing the wrong things for the wrong people.” - George Carlin on evolving his comedy act in the early 1970’s.
Whether it’s tweaking your act, adjusting your business approach, or revamping how you manage your relationships… the key is awareness followed by immediate action. Truly look at yourself inside out. Pay attention to what hasn’t been working in life up to this point. Then decide if you really want to make some changes. If your motivation for change is more about wanting to rather than needing to, your results will be greater.
If you’re honestly in the right place, doing the right things, with and for the right people, then commit to doing everything you can not to screw it up. Look in the mirror, make the tough decisions, and continue making the necessary changes as needed. You really can’t afford not to.
©2008 Tom Leu
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