- Cicero LES ... NOTING PRACTICE IN ACTION
The people who devote quality time with John knows he will be a good memory. It's inevitable. Has special ability to create memories ; It 's one of those things that make people earn . John also enjoys when others create a memory for him. One day when we were talking about creating memories , artfully told me this story : He had to make a presentation to about three thousand young in Phoenix. Going up to the platform, he realized who I had invited had something different in mind. " He did not wanted me to give a lecture , "he explained . Those young people who had read his books and listened to his tapes audio for several years, he had prepared a surprise . Instead of asking him to speak to them , what [p 28] who made tell them he was , so they asked her to sit and simply listen. One after another, 12 leaders preselected audience went up to the platform to tell others how the teachings of John had made an impact on their lives. "It was totally unexpected ," she said . "And not just flooded me with kind words , but each one he gave me a memory, something tangible of what they learned from me. I was floored by that experience. " One gave him a beautiful painting with two images: one of a child reading one of the books of John and the other from child and adult training others . " Les " John said with tears in his eyes and trembling voice : "Do you know how many times I remembered that day. I keep the memories to revive them in office . That experience meant so much to me. And renewed desire to create memories for others. "
A MOMENT WITH JOHN ... TEACHING MAXWELL STYLE
There are not many things that can unite people as does a shared memory . The soldiers who fight together, the teams that win a championship and the teams that achieve their goals share a connection you never forget . Married couples who are experiencing difficult times often look back to ancient experiences that help them move forward. Families who join when they are going through difficulties camps or to share your holiday adventures in later years enjoyed remembering those moments spent together . Although many memories can be created in an active way , some are the result of circumstances. The author Lewis Carrol , referring to the latter, said : "It's the kind of memory that only works with look back '. What that mean to us ? That the most precious memories are usually those we plan and created intentionally . Here are some ideas to create memories that will help win people :
INITIATIVE . MAKE SOMETHING HAPPEN
The memories were not looking for us; we have to look for them. Better yet if we intentionally we can create memories. If you mention the word coach Dan Friend and Patti and Tim Reiland or Pam Elmore, can tell you exactly what they think . They think of an autumn day in the city of New York when we did something that still makes us laugh. After eating , I rented three ' carriages ' drawn drivers about cycling . We made a run from Manhattan to Macy's. Each couple had to see how motivated his driver to win ( could use any financial incentive ) . The race was closely contested throughout the way and we laughed a lot . I still laugh when we think or look at the photos we took that day but never have happened if we had not started.
TIME: INVEST IN TIME TO MAKE SOMETHING HAPPEN
For years parents have debated the issue of quality time versus quantity time . as a parent and grandfather , I have discovered that it takes a lot of time to find quality time . If you no effort , you cannot create a memory. Have not you noticed that most of the memories you have are with people who spends of the time? It's what happens to me . If you want to create memories with your family , spend time with them. If To create memories with their employees , will not make it behind the door of his office. You cannot create memories on people if you do not spend time with them. PLANNING . PLAN FOR SOMETHING HAPPEN
Most people do not run their lives, accepted. Most people do not run their lives, accepted. Expect memorable experiences happen without taking the time to plan an experience that will be a memory. One of the most bizarre memories I 've planned it was with Margaret , wife . It was our twenty- fifth anniversary . We decided to share it with thirty of our closest friends, it hired a yacht and collected in the bay of San Diego. A Once on board , we had a delicious meal and then we surprised inviting Frankie Valens to sing some of his songs such as " Sixteen Candles " ( Sixteen Candles ) . Our friends were delighted, but the time Most memorable was when Margaret and I said a few words about each of the guests and which occupied a special place in our hearts . That night was a great memory for Margaret and me, but It was also a great souvenir for those who attended . CREATIVITY . FIND A WAY TO MAKE SOMETHING HAPPEN
What do you do when you are at an event where he hoped to have a memory to share but nothing seems to happen ? Be creative . I have been asked many times you tell the story about a championship bowling I went to see in San Diego fifteen years ago. The game was so boring that I ended by buying newspapers the section so that had something to do. Another
guy who was next , not wanting to be outdone, bought one hundred bags of peanuts and distributed throughout the section . The two received a standing ovation and soon journalists they focused more on us in the game . I do not remember who won, but never forget that night . I know you will not either friends who were with me.
SHARED EXPERIENCES . ACHIEVE SOMETHING HAPPEN TO JOINTLY
Memories are shared if experience with someone you love. Memories are shared if experience with someone you love. Several years ago our family went on vacation Jasper Park in Canada. As we I were there , I took my children , Elizabeth and Joel Porter, a fish. When we returned to the cabin, Margaret phoned to say we were on the way and she asked how we had gone . " We caught eight trout ," he said Joel , appearing calm even though I knew he was proud . On the road We were saying how great it would be trout dinner we had fish . When we arrived, we trout to the kitchen but we are surprised to see four pieces of meat ready to be cooked. "What is this? " Joel asked his mother. "We caught eight trout ! And we want dinner trout. " Margaret began to laugh . " I thought they had just caught a trout , so I went to buy steaks ." I started laughing and Elizabeth . Finally , Joel said , "Mommy is not very good with numbers, right?
»This happened when our children were eleven and thirteen . Now, every time we make a meal outdoors my kids remember the story of the trout . To date, married and with children of their own , still enjoy say , "Mommy is not very good with numbers " and that makes us laugh.
MEMORIES . SHOW SOMETHING HAPPENED
John McCrone says: "Almost everything you do today you'll have forgotten in a few weeks . the ability remembering decreases exponentially unless it is driven by artificial aids such as diaries and photographs . " Is
not it true? Do you keep photographs or souvenir on your desk where you can see ? Does in your wallet photos of people she loves? Do you have a trophy , a plaque, a ball or other award on a shelf where others can see it? We all have things we love, not for their material value but for the memories that we bring . When you help someone else will create a memory , you must give that person something you can revive him.
RELIVE THE MEMORY . TALK ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED
The most important part is to create a memory revive . It is the reward! Many times when traveling with other at the end of our trip I ask them to share one of his favorite memories . Often this leads to great conversations . Or I write a note to someone where I share favorite memory itself. This forms a connection that unites us and makes us feel great.
There is no person on this earth who does not understand the value of positive memories . These can sustain people during the most difficult times and inspire during the good times . Moreover, anyone can create a memory and go to it often !
To apply the teaching of John to his own life ...
Forget : Try to have quality time to form a memory if you are not willing to invest the amount of time required . ask yourself: What memories I have created with people who wish to relive together?
Do this : Plan an experience that will commemorate an achievement or a triumph of what people will talk in the future. And do not forget to create an object of it.
Remember: We should not expect the memories come to us . We have to make those memories happen.