BE THE EXAMPLE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE IN OTHERS

I'd Rather See A Sermon - Edgar A. Guest 

Here's a great poem. Read, reread, and think about the meaning of these words, for they carry much truth and value with them for being a good example. BE THE EXAMPLE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE IN OTHERS.

             

I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day;

I'd rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way.

The eye's a better pupil and more willing than the ear,

Fine counsel is confusing, but example's always clear;

And the best of all preachers are the men who live their creeds,

For to see good put in action is what everybody needs.

I soon can learn to do it if you'll let me see it done;

I can watch your hands in action, but your tongue too fast may run.

And the lecture you deliver may be very wise and true,

But I'd rather get my lessons by observing what you do;

For I might misunderstand you and the high advice you give,

But there's no misunderstanding how you act and how you live.

When I see a deed of kindness, I am eager to be kind.

When a weaker brother stumbles, and a strong man stands behind

Just to see if he can help him, then the wish grows strong in me

To become as big and thoughtful as I know that friend to be.

And all travelers can witness that the best of guides today

Is not the one who tells them, but the one who shows the way.

One good man teaches many; men believe what they behold;

One deed of kindness noted is worth forty that are told.

Who stands with men of honor learns to hold his honor dear,

For right living speaks a language which to everyone is clear.

Though an able speaker charms me with his eloquence, I say,

I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day.

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Carlos Fontana

Financial and Leadership Coach

(Get out of debt, make more money, pay less taxes)

"We are all born ignorant, die ignorant is pure stupidity"

"Those that take swift action will always leave those that don't breathing the dust"

"The future belongs to those who can see and pursue opportunities before they are obvious"

“Managers influence numbers, leaders influence people by inspiring them to pursue excellence”

SEJA O EXEMPLO QUE VOCE GOSTRIA QUE OS OUTROS FOSSEM

Eu preferiria ver um sermão - Edgar A. Guest

Aqui está um ótimo poema. Leia, releia e pense sobre o significado dessas palavras, pois elas carregam consigo muitas verdades e valores para sermos bons exemplos. SEJA O EXEMPLO QUE VOCE GOSTRIA QUE OS OUTROS FOSSEM. 

Eu prefiro ver um sermão do que ouvir a qualquer dia;

Eu prefiro que alguem andaria comigo do que apenas dizer o caminho.

O olho é um aluno melhor e mais disposto que o ouvido,

O belo conselho é confuso, mas o exemplo é sempre claro;

E o melhor de todos os pregadores são os homens que vivem seus credos,

Para ver o bom colocado em ação é o que todo mundo precisa.

Eu logo posso aprender a fazer isso se você me deixar ver isso feito;

Eu posso ver suas mãos em ação, mas sua língua pode correr muito rápida.

E a palestra que você faz pode ser muito sábia e verdadeira

Mas eu prefiro receber minhas lições observando o que você faz;

Pois eu posso te entender mal e o alto conselho que você dá,

Mas não há mal-entendido como você age e como você vive.

Quando vejo um ato de bondade, estou ansioso para ser gentil.

Quando um irmão mais fraco tropeça e um homem forte fica atrás

Só para ver se ele pode ajudá-lo, então o desejo cresce forte em mim

Para se tornar tão grande e pensativo como eu sei que esse amigo é.

E todos os viajantes podem testemunhar que o melhor dos guias hoje

Não é aquele que diz a eles, mas aquele que mostra o caminho.

Um homem bom ensina muitos; os homens acreditam no que vêem;

Um ato de bondade observado vale quarenta que são contados.

Quem fica com homens de honra aprende a segurar sua honra querida

Pois a vida correta fala uma linguagem que para todos é clara.

Embora um orador capaz me encante com sua eloquência, eu digo,

Eu prefiro ver um sermão do que ouvir um a qualquer dia.

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Carlos Fontana

Financial and Leadership Coach

(Get out of debt, make more money, pay less taxes)

"Todos nós nascemos ignorantes, morrer ignorantes é pura estupidez"

"Aqueles que tomam ação rápida sempre deixam aqueles que não decidem respirando o pó"

"O futuro pertence àqueles que podem ver e buscar oportunidades antes que elas sejam óbvias"

“Os gerentes influenciam os números, os líderes influenciam as pessoas, inspirando-as a buscar a excelência”

Brasileiros Ousados

O que está acontecendo com o nosso Brasil?

1.       Que ousadia do povo brasileiro rejeitar os artistas e intelectuais que educaram tão bem o povo?

2.       Que ousadia do povo brasileiro em querer agora fazer do Brasil um país sério?

3.       Onde já se viu não eleger políticos que sigam os legados do Lula, Dilma, Juruna e Tiririca?

4.       Onde já se viu eleger um presidente educado pelas Agulhas Negras?

5.       Onde já se viu eleger um vice-presidente com fluência completa em Inglês?

6.       Que falta de visão do povo eleger políticos que trarão o “país do futuro” para o país do presente?

7.       Que falta de consideração ao povo o Bolsonaro escolher pessoas íntegras para cargos importantes?

8.       Que falta de consideração aos criminosos o Bolsonaro escolher um Juiz justo para Ministro da Justiça?

9.       Que desrespeito aos criminosos o Bolsonaro querer liberar o uso de armas pelas pessoas de bem?

10.   Que falta de sabedoria do Bolsonaro escolher um economista que entende de economia?

11.   Que falta de cultura do povo brasileiro eleger um presidente que não valoriza a cachaça e a mandioca?

12.   Que falta de cultura do povo brasileiro eleger políticos que não valorizam a Rede Globo?

13.   Que falta de educação do povo brasileiro eleger políticos sem popularidade e vínculos políticos?

14.   Que ousadia dos pais querer políticos que colocam valores éticos e morais acima dos valores políticos?

15.    Que povo supersticioso esses brasileiros ao elegerem um presidente que crê em Deus e que Deus nos abençoará?

16.    Que afronto a constituição pelo povo brasileiro crer que Nossa Senhora é a padroeira e protetora do Brasil?

17.    Que audácia os próprios brasileiros rejeitarem um governo que usou eficientemente o jeitinho brasileiro de fazer gambiarras aos trancos e barrancos?

18.    Que audácia o Bolsonaro querer um Brasil cheio de empresas ricas, fortes, e lucrativas empregando trabalhadores?

19.    Que audácia do Bolsonaro abandonar os modelos econômicos da Venezuela e Cuba aliando-se ao capitalismo Americano?

20.    Que absurdo o Bolsonaro criar uma meritocracia e cortar a ajuda aos artistas, especialmente aqueles sem talento?

21.   Que absurdo o novo governo não repassar parte dos impostos vindos das empresas aos líderes de sindicatos e políticos?

22.   Que baixaria agora querer que os políticos sejam submetidos os mesmos planos de saúde, educação e aposentadoria que o povão?

23.   Que absurdo querer colocar ordem e progresso começando com aulas de alfabetização em moral e ética a classe política?

24.   Que absurdo o povo eleger um presidente que fala a verdade e exige o mesmo de seus assessores?

25.   Que prepotência do povo rejeitar um passado cheio de direitos a cachaça, samba, carnaval, praia e futebol com deveres de trabalho, saúde, educação, riqueza e paz?

BRASIL do Bolsonaro = Bolsonaro Rejeita Anarquia, Socialismo, Impunidade e Ladroagem

BRASIL com Bolsonaro em 4 anos = 

Bolsonaro Resgata Amor, Soberania, Integridade e Liberdade

BRASIL do Lula = Bebedeiras, Roubalheiras, Anarquias, Selvagerias, Imbecilidades, Lavagens

BRASIL da Dilma = Burrices Repetidas e Aprovadas pelas Solicitações Imbecis de Lula

Carlos Fontana

Financial and Leadership Coach

(Get out of debt, make more money, pay less taxes)

"Those that take swift action will always leave those that don't breathing the dust"

"The future belongs to those who can see and pursue opportunities before they are obvious"

“Managers influence numbers, leaders influence people by inspiring them to pursue excellence”

THERE IS NO BETTER JOURNEY

THE HAPPINESS JOURNEY

Where does happiness come from?

How can happiness be attained and kept?

Happiness is an inside job. Happiness is a byproduct of a virtuous journey in a spiritual transformation. The two happiest days of our lives are the day we consciously start and the day we finish our journey. Unhappiness comes from living an empty life, a life without meaning. We live in a culture seeking happiness from worldly entertainment, not realizing the pursuit of such pleasures bring only restlessness and misery. Pleasure is of the body. Joy is of the mind and the heart.

No one else can go on the happiness journey for us. 

Happiness comes from schooling our souls the nobility of stellar character. We must strive for it, making the changes in ourselves necessary to attain happiness. Be aware that many many people will test your resolve, often times to the limit. From happiness we can go for joy, and then, achieve the peace we all want. True peace is only possible we become living models of the right principles and place duty above rights. The happiness journey requires the uniting or our minds, our hearts, and our wills simultaneously. Here is what it takes to attain happiness. Happy people have these 7 traits present in their daily lives. 

Why don’t you resolve to go on the happiness journey by resolving to develop and adhere to these 7 habits? This is like a mini manual or plan for you to pursue happiness.

1.   Faith.

ü  Belief in a better future and behave accordingly. Belong to a higher power. Pray.

ü  Ditch worries. Worry is wasted energy anyway.

ü  Have a positive outlook on life. Have a healthy spiritual life.

2.   Work.

ü  Doing meaningful and productive work. Doing what you absolutely love to do.

ü  Fulfilling the purpose and cause greater than oneself. Do it with all your might.

ü  Performing a variety of tasks, from menial to critical. Work on self above all else.

3.   Health.

ü  Walk, move, exercise. Mental hygiene too.

ü  Eat healthy, caring for the body. Plenty of water. No vices.

ü  Proper amount of rest. Proper sleep; naps are great!

4.   Patience.

ü  Have a long-term perspective. Focus on eternal vs temporal things.

ü  Focus on the important vs the urgent. On guard for distractions.

ü  No busyness for the sake of it. No time for drama or petty parties; nature instead.

5.   Wonder.

ü  Take time to think and reflect. Take time to learn (read, listen, associate).

ü  Take time to wonder the marvel of all creation. Limit news and Facebook😊

ü  Take time for appreciating all the blessings. Internal and external to ourselves.

6.   Love.

ü  Express love to all those who deserve it. It is easy to love the lovable.

ü  Express love to those who do not deserve it too. This will test what love really is.

ü  Serve those in need. Share time and treasures. Love never gets out of date.

7.   Generosity.

ü  Be a giver in a world of takers. Practice sacrificial giving.

ü  Count the blessings often for they are many. Blessings grow by counting them.

ü  Be thankful for all the blessings. Live in thankfulness.

Happiness is an attitude, a state of mind attainable by anyone who is willing to go on a journey full of struggles and victories. Happiness is not something we are entitled to. We all have the freedom to seek happiness no matter what our circumstances. Each one of us can do all the things listed above. Simple, yet not easy. If it was easy there would be a lot less miserable, depressed, and sad people in this world.

Carlos Fontana

Financial and Leadership Coach

Get out of debt, make more money, pay less taxes

Be the leader you want to see in the world

"Those that take swift action will always leave those that don't breathing the dust"

"The future belongs to those who can see and pursue opportunities before they are obvious"

“Managers influence numbers, leaders influence people by inspiring them to pursue excellence”

HOW CREATIVE ARE YOU?

Where does creativity come from?

Creativity is a learned skill; no one is born creative

Creativity comes from the environment we grow up and live in. Creativity is an important quality to live a significant life. All of us have the innate potential to be creative. So, how do we go about becoming creative, bringing new things into existence, new ways of thinking and doing things? Creativity does not come from living in harmony but from our desires born in the need for survival. Creativity is a precursor, a catalyst to innovation. Read on and you will add some spice to your level of creativity. Want to be more creative? Do the following:

1.     Imagination. Imagination is a quality of the observant minds. It is the art of mentally creating ideas from pictures. Imagination leads to risk taking to go after the dreams that add that zest for life. A free spirit is part of a healthy imagination.

2.     Dissatisfaction. Yes, being non-conformant and non-compliant with the status quo, breaking the norm, the rules of the world. It comes when we lose ourselves in the side trips of life after contemplating and falling short of our own expectations. It comes from the crave for more.

3.     Solitude. Yes, extreme silence for long periods of time lead to bringing out deep seated thoughts and emotions. The key here is patience to allow things to grow, evolve, and take shape. A degree of stubbornness to restlessness results in the flow of the creative juices in us.

4.     Tension. It comes from internal dissonance. Intensity and high pressure are part of the process of releasing the tension in the form of thoughts and ideas. Beauty is part of the ingredients to release the tension required to see the world different, see the world with the brains.

5.     Sadness. Extreme emotions ignite something dormant in us. The key here is to accept and embrace sadness as part of life. That is how the song Amazing Grace came about, after a moment of great sadness.

6.     Pain and suffering.  Physical and/or emotional pain and suffering are companions of creativity. They key here is to capture the thoughts and ideas at the moments we least feel like jotting them down.

7.     Paranoia. By now you are thinking, yes, I can be creative. All of us have a degree of paranoia and eccentricity; it is the only way to survive and thrive in this crazy world we live in. Why not take advantage of that eccentricity to bring some creativity into the world?

It takes focus, persistence, resilience, eccentricity, emotional acceleration, and a high degree of non-conformity to be creative. If all the above is not enough for you, add some caffeine from a high-quality coffee 😊

Carlos Fontana

Financial and Leadership Coach

Get out of debt, make more money, pay less taxes

Be the leader you want to see in the world

"Those that take swift action will always leave those that don't breathing the dust"

"The future belongs to those who can see and pursue opportunities before they are obvious"

“Managers influence numbers, leaders influence people by inspiring them to pursue excellence”