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* Self Improvement and Personal Growth Weekly Newsletter *
Issue #880, Week of July 20-21, 2015
Publisher: David Riklan - http://www.SelfGrowth.com
In this issue:
-- Quotes of the Week
-- Article:The Power of Optimism: 7 Strategies for Becoming a Glass Half-Full Person - By Margie Warrell
-- Article: The Top 10 Ways of Attracting New People, Personally and Professionally - by Marilyn O'Hearne
-- Book Review: The Greatest Salesman in the World- by Og Mandino
-- How to Advertise in the Self Improvement Newsletter
-- How to Subscribe and Unsubscribe from this Newsletter
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*** Quotes of the Week ***
------------------------------------------------------------ You are never a loser until you quit trying. - Mike Ditka, 1939-present Victory is much more meaningful when it comes not just from one person, but from the joint achievements of many. - Howard Schultz, 1953-present We must use time as a tool, not as a couch. - John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963 ------------------------------------------------------------
*** Article: The Power of Optimism: 7 Strategies for Becoming a Glass Half-Full Person - By Margie Warrell
------------------------------------------------------------ Times are tough and many people are struggling to stay optimistic given the state of the economy, the insecurity of their jobs (if they have one), the size of their mortgage and the strain that puts on relationships at home. Maybe you are one of them or maybe you know someone else who is having it tough. Just because we can find lots of reasons for feeling down and becoming a bona fide pessimist doesn't mean that we should. The fact is, optimism creates opportunity and pessimism kills it. Expecting good things to happen will lead to taking actions that produce positive results. Expecting only more bad stuff to come your way will keep you from doing the very things that might have minimized or avoided just that! The word "optimism" actually derives from the Latin word "optima," meaning the best outcome or belief in the greatest good. As I said to Natasha on my interview on Let's Talk Live, while some people are naturally more optimistic than others, ultimately we all get to wake up every day and choose whether we are going to be a glass half-full, or a glass half-empty person. Below are 7 strategies for filling up your cup of optimism. My challenge to you is to try at least one of these and notice the difference it makes to your outlook and your life. 1. SET YOUR INTENTION
Before you step out of bed (and if you forget, before you leave your home) take one minute to set your intention for the day by coming up with one word that resonates with you about the attitude or spirit you want to bring to the day. ** To read the full article, go here. ------------------------------------------------------------
*** ARTICLE: The Top 10 Ways of Attracting New People, Personally and Professionally - by Marilyn O'Hearne ***
------------------------------------------------------------ Whether you are attracting new clients for your business, have moved into a new community and want to make friends, have started a new job, or are open to romance, here are some ways to attract new people: 1. Smile.
I recently heard of a man who met his fiance when she gave him a friendly smile at the dry cleaners, and he asked the cleaners for her name. Smiling is often a first point of contact. 2. Eye contact.
This is a sign of confidence and contact. WARNING: longer than 3 seconds is considered flirting; staring is a turn off. (This varies from culture to culture, as well as smiling, speaking first, and shaking hands. Some cultures hug, kiss on the cheek, bow.) 3. Say "hi."
If we all always waited for the other to speak, we would live in a silent world. 4. A firm handshake.
Need I say more? This also conveys confidence. ** To read the full article, go here. ------------------------------------------------------------
*** BOOK REVIEW: The Greatest Salesman in the World - by Og Mandino ***
------------------------------------------------------------ The Greatest Salesman in the World is a tiny book, and it is a treasure. First published in 1968, Og Mandino's classic remains an invaluable guide to a philosophy of salesmanship. Mandino's clear, simple writing style supports his purpose: to make the principles of sales known to a wide audience. A parable set in the time just prior to Christianity, The Greatest Salesman in the World weaves mythology with spirituality into a much needed message of inspiration in this culture of self-promotion. Mandino believes that to be a good salesperson, you must believe in yourself and the work you are doing. It is a simple but profound spiritual philosophy about how to succeed in the world's marketplace, easily understood and easy to take to heart. One of the greatest inspirational storytellers of all time, Og Mandino lives on through the 36,000,000 copies sold of his work, in 22 different languages. *****
The list price of this book is $7.99. To purchase it from Amazon.com at a price of $6.00, a 25% discount, go here. | 
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