"Worrying is like a rocking chair it gives you something to do but it doesn't get you anywhere."
Not sure who wrote this little line and I am not a habitual worrier, but I think it is important to take time to think about moving forward. Worrying is probably (no statistics researched!) one of the highest ranking things that people can do to harm themselves. When you become consumed by worry, your world will consume you. Understanding that life takes humor and patience to persevere is something to be learned. Take your time and be yourself.
Words of advice for a generation of worriers.
Misty
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
How I became a Charasmatic Communicator
Everyone in their life has got to ask the question what will I be when I grow up? Will I be an astronaut; maybe a doctor; or how about a charismatic communicator? As odd as the last one sounds I have never asked myself if it's what I wanted to be when I grew up, it was more I always knew it was right there inside of me.
What do you consider to be a "charismatic communicator?" I would bet most people would have a different perspective or opinion of this. When I picture charismatic communicator, John F. Kennedy (for those of you too young to remember, he was president of our United States and was assassinated) comes to mind. JFK had that warmth and humor combo which was melt in your mouth sort of charisma! He could pull in a crowd and keep them there for as long as it took to get his message across. He understood that it takes patience and great empathy to be able to understand and relate to people. That is powerful!
How about Martin Luther King? He was also a very powerful speaker. Mr. King was able to completely consume your conscious and make you stand straight up without knowing you were doing so. He was honest, open, and direct, which in my humble opinion, made him a great hero.
I could go on and on about different speakers I find to be very charismatic, but what would convince you that I am one? Your still reading, aren't you?
Do you want to know how I have been blessed with the gift of gab? I do believe partly, that gene heritage had something to do with it, however I also believe that was what was important to my parent's. They were charismatic communicators, they could draw you in with a story and keep you there until that very last second when you weren't sure if the story was true or not, but you weren't about to leave and not hear the ending (even though you had previously heard that story a million times before...). So after all that.. it was taught to me, it was the one thing I had that belonged to me, that I could control and I get to choose what comes out of this big fat mouth. That's what makes it a powerful tool, and sometimes a lethal weapon.
The next time you hear a mother say you talk to much or perhaps be quiet you talk to much... Think about this article... What would JFK say to his kids? Would Martin say to me, Misty use your intuition to build a company that will lead the industry through the worst of recession and into a green meadow on the other side? Okay, just making that one up here, but you get my point right? Be yourself, don't be afraid to speak up and by all means depend on that strength!
Happily Gabbing,
Misty
What do you consider to be a "charismatic communicator?" I would bet most people would have a different perspective or opinion of this. When I picture charismatic communicator, John F. Kennedy (for those of you too young to remember, he was president of our United States and was assassinated) comes to mind. JFK had that warmth and humor combo which was melt in your mouth sort of charisma! He could pull in a crowd and keep them there for as long as it took to get his message across. He understood that it takes patience and great empathy to be able to understand and relate to people. That is powerful!
How about Martin Luther King? He was also a very powerful speaker. Mr. King was able to completely consume your conscious and make you stand straight up without knowing you were doing so. He was honest, open, and direct, which in my humble opinion, made him a great hero.
I could go on and on about different speakers I find to be very charismatic, but what would convince you that I am one? Your still reading, aren't you?
Do you want to know how I have been blessed with the gift of gab? I do believe partly, that gene heritage had something to do with it, however I also believe that was what was important to my parent's. They were charismatic communicators, they could draw you in with a story and keep you there until that very last second when you weren't sure if the story was true or not, but you weren't about to leave and not hear the ending (even though you had previously heard that story a million times before...). So after all that.. it was taught to me, it was the one thing I had that belonged to me, that I could control and I get to choose what comes out of this big fat mouth. That's what makes it a powerful tool, and sometimes a lethal weapon.
The next time you hear a mother say you talk to much or perhaps be quiet you talk to much... Think about this article... What would JFK say to his kids? Would Martin say to me, Misty use your intuition to build a company that will lead the industry through the worst of recession and into a green meadow on the other side? Okay, just making that one up here, but you get my point right? Be yourself, don't be afraid to speak up and by all means depend on that strength!
Happily Gabbing,
Misty
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