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Diversify Your Passions
Baseball's Chicago Cubs versus basketball's Phoenix Suns? How could it be possible? I'll explain.
Inner strength can only be developed if there is a solid foundation from which your mental state can grow, through the combination of a diet of positive mental nourishment, staring down the barrel of a challenge, and remaining consistent in your resolve. Diet, Exercise and Discipline. But sometimes the things we're passionate about can either be positive influences in our lives or weaknesses, depending on how they're going. These things can be as seemingly insignificant as the sports teams we root for.
Everybody knows I'm a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan. And everybody also knows that the Cubs, due to injuries (yeah that's one excuse!) are having a dismal year. I love the Cubs so much that I can't root for any other team, so now the most exciting baseball by far is my son's little league team. And when they're done, I'm doomed to have a long, hot, boring summer with no pennant race to pull me through.
However I am also a die-hard Phoenix Suns fan. I have a long, intimate history with the
Suns organization that goes back to my college years at Arizona State. You can read all about that in my book, "On A Roll: Reflections from America's Wheelchair Dude with the Winning Attitude." The Suns have a legitimate chance to win the NBA championship this year. They are one of the final four teams alive in the playoffs and have a 1-0 lead over the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals! Now that's what I call positive mental nourishment. When I wake up in the morning, in addition to my career and family life as inspiration, I also have the Suns!
The moral of the story for me is that I'm thankful that I have multiple passions. I write. I speak. I broadcast. I'm a Cubs fan. I'm a Suns fan. Sometimes the writing goes well. Sometimes I get writer's block. Some days, my voice is strong and clear for the airwaves. Sometimes I'm raspy. Sometimes your team is in last place, but your other team is on the verge of a championship!
Diversify your passions and ride the ones that are going well as you build your inner strength.
Let's get organized!
Author, speaker and consultant Elizabeth Hagen has helped clients organize their homes and offices for 25 years. According to this week's Strength Coach guest, her own mother can't believe she does this for a living after condemning Elizabeth's bedroom when she was in high school! From cleaning out closets to controlling e-mails, life with five children helped her learn the importance of being organized - and now Elizabeth shares her talents. Discover how she can help you de-clutter your space and your life by tuning into The Strength Coach program.
An October Disability Event Must!
Corporations! Get "The
Strength Coach," Greg Smith, to deliver a remarkable, energetic and customized presentation which
will leave your employees with a new understanding of disability as a natural part of diversity,
and an enthusiasm to recruit, hire, accommodate and enjoy working with folks from America's
largest minority group. Greg Smith's presentation will mix his unique voice with audio and
video to capture the imagination of the audience. It will include:
Compelling stories from 11 years as host of the nationally syndicated radio program, "On A
Roll" and examples of people with disabilities who have made key contributions to their
companies as exceptional employees.
A short clip from the upcoming nationally broadcast documentary film, "On A Roll," which
will air on PBS in January, 2005.
A Powerpoint presentation which tells the story of one man's career development and
corporate experiences
Greg Smith's "Top 5 Corporate Advantages" that come from adding disability to the diversity
mix!
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"On A Roll" now in second printing!
The first 2,500 copies of my book, "On A Roll: Reflections from America's Wheelchair Dude with the Winning Attitude" are gone! The second shipment just arrived. It is very rewarding to hear from people who have read the book and have great things to say. People from all walks of life have written to me in response. I'm getting a lot of feedback from parents who have young children with disabilities and from professionals in the rehabilitation field. And, needless to say, people with disabilities find it entertaining and relevant. Get your copy online today for yourself or for a friend.
Audio CD now available!
If you've heard Greg Smith speak, now you can have the content from his presentation to hear anytime. His audio CD, "How to Build Inner Strength for Peak Performance in the Game of Life" is available online. You can order yours today.
Greg Smith Speaks!
Whether the subject is personal development through building inner strength, disability lifestyle and awareness, or men's issues, Greg Smith is a great option for your next conference or meeting. Call him today at 877-331-7563.
The Extra Point!
I believe we would be happier to have a personal revolution in our individual lives and go back to simpler living and more direct thinking.
-- Laura Ingalls Wilder
Greg's work is supported by the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities. Does your state's DD Council support disability media initiatives? Why not? To find out how, call 1-877-331-7563.
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