Any Volunteers For The Next Presentation?

Your boss calls. “Any volunteers for the next presentation?”

“NOT ME!”

Right? If you’re like most of the people on this planet, volunteering to present in front of a group is not on your ‘must-do’ list. So, hiding under a rock and slinking down in your seat may be your first urge. This is the first thing that pops into your head.

But wait. This could just be force of habit.

If it is, here’s a taste of what you are not saying:

“Oh Yes! I’ll do it! This is an opportunity for me! This is an opportunity to communicate my point of view. This is my chance to shine.”

Sure, you still dream about being the leader. But you’re hiding out in a cave. You’re hiding behind habitual words.

BIG MISTAKE.

Hiding in the cave of “NOT ME” is a really bad idea.

It’s habits like these that guarantee you won’t get noticed. And you won’t move ahead in your career.

You know what leaders do to get ahead? Presenting ideas!

You know what you need to do to get ahead? Presenting your ideas!

So, let me ask you a question.

Haven’t you had enough with spinning your wheels, working like crazy but not being recognized? Isn’t it time to kick these two words “NOT ME!” out?

Fire them. Toss them out. Hey, while you’re at it – torch them.

Why do these five letters “N-O-T-M-E” have so much power? Why is it so easy to keep wrapping yourself in the chains of these five letters?

Between you and me, it’s just plain and simple. Force of habit.

This is how you stay in the background. It’s how you guarantee no one will think of giving you a promotion. It’s a rock solid recipe for a dead-end career.

Even if you are brilliant. Even if you are the very best person for the job. If you don’t get comfortable giving presentations, no one will know you exist.

“NOT ME” is how you stay the victim.

“NOT ME” is how you stay in the sidelines and never get a promotion. “NOT ME” is how you paint yourself into a corner – and go nowhere.

So instead of risking all that pain and suffering, get ready. One of the easiest and fastest ways to get ready is to watch videos and get comfortable with the skills of presenting. You can watch free videos on You Tube.

But, as I often say, you get what you pay for. There’s only a certain amount of insight and practical tips you’ll get for free. If you want to really hardwire your skills and transform your career, get professional training.

Get the skills and tools you need so you can jump up the next time your boss calls out, “Any volunteers?”

It’s time to take your own destiny in your hands.

How To Attain Success By Utilizing The Past, Present And Future

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing. – ABRAHAM LINCOLN

…did you know that your past, present and future can and do without failure directly and indirectly affect your outlook and the outcome in your life?

THE PAST

Have you ever done something that was so inopportune you couldn’t forgive yourself? Have you ever made a mistake that you’re still blaming yourself for? Are you still torturing yourself with the thought that only if you could’ve done it differently, the outcome would be more appropriate?

Well… here’s good news! You don’t have to hold this burden in your heart for as long as you live. Release it. Set yourself free.

Unfortunately, if you hold on to bad memories, you’re depriving yourself of your own wellbeing and sound mental and emotional health. You’re making yourself a prisoner of the past. This will adversely affect your capacity to act in the present moment. You will not be able to think clearly and you will lose your focus if you are still lingering in the shadows of your darkened past.

No matter what you do, you cannot reverse or otherwise change history. So let bygones be bygones. There is no need to worry about something you have no control over?

Let go of the past, but let the LESSONS remain. Whatever lesson you’ve learned will be of utmost importance to the fulfillment of your goals and endeavors in the future. These lessons are your mentors that will inevitably teach you the hard way and more often than not the right way; but nevertheless, success comes to those who are willing to take the risk and pay the price for their actions.

And what about the successes you had in the past? How did you feel when you accomplished something truly exceptional? It felt great didn’t it?

Well then, use these past experiences in your present ventures to encourage you and to motivate you. These memorable experiences will bring a positive aura of enthusiasm and will remind you that you have the power to achieve anything with the right attitude and resolve.

Recall these affirmative memories in everything that you do and you will see amazing results in all your undertakings.

THE FUTURE

Now how can the future influence your success if it hasn’t occurred yet? The answer is simple.

Your burning passion to attain your ideal life in the future will become the motivating factor that will prod and push you to take the essential steps in the present moment.

Conceive your future in the most vivid and wide-ranging ways possible.

For instance, if you want to become wealthy, then take into consideration:

1) How much money you that you desire, when you intend to get acquire the money and your action plan to have that exact amount by your target date.

2) The vision of your and your lifestyle when you’ve attained the desired money; like the people you congregate with, the activities you engage in, the food you eat, the places you travel to, your home, the clothes you wear etc…you get the picture.

These are the guiding forces that will chart the precise path to your intended destination. If you envision yourself as having attained them and focus all your efforts regardless of the impending obstacles ahead, then your inner power will release the proper energy that will enable you to do nearly anything necessary for you to achieve that in which you are in hot pursuit of… Your desired end result!

THE PRESENT

The present moment is always the time to ACT. Ready or not, you must act now! Mistakes will be made, but ‘revisioning’ your plan will almost always act as the stepping stones to the attainment of success.

Lay procrastination aside. One delay or excuse will generate a chain reaction or postponements and alibis that may possibly never end.

On no account, should you ever allow fear to get in your way. Some people are struck by the threats of failures, setbacks, or criticisms. What they don’t realize is that the majority of successful people had to pass through “the eye of the needle” in order to get to where they were going.

Act and react intelligently. Use your past mistakes as a roadmap to avoid future gaffes. Let the vision of your ideal life in the future compel you to carry out your plans and catapult you to attain your deepest desires.

How To Care For Stingray Leather Products

Stingray leather is a very strong. It is much stronger than cow leather because of its physical composition. With cow and other types of leathers, the underlying fibers tend to run in a parallel direction to each other, while in stingray leather, the fibers are random and most often criss crossing each other, forming a much tighter bond between the fibers. While some leathers are easily torn, stingray leather is not, due to this cross hatch arrangement of the fibers. Additionally stingray leather has those famous little bumps that are actually calcium scales that were a protection for the stingray against some predators. Once the stingray skin is tanned, these bumps are rock hard and add additional strength to the material composition of the leather and also add a guard against scratching, cutting and results in an increased anti-tear strength.

While this products made from stingray leather are of exceptional strength, they still need proper care to make their beauty last as long as the leather itself.
Here are some tips to take care of your stingray leather item that will help extend the life and beauty of your stingray product.

1 – Removing Dirt – Removing dirt from a stingray items can many times be done by simply wiping the item with a slightly (barely) dampened cloth. In tough spots you can use a very mild soap with water and gently clean the surface area. Do not rub too hard as most stingray skins are both dyed and surface painted to get that beautiful color. Scrubbing too hard may remove some of the surface color of your stingray leather and result in an unsightly showing of the grey-ish scales underneath.

2 – Storage of Stingray products – Never keep leather products in contact with other leather products when storing them. The finishing on each product may cause them to stick together. Do not wrap leather products in plastic bags as this causes drying. To store your stingray items (or any leather items for that matter) it is always best to store them wrapped in paper. Tissue paper works best for these types of products. You could also use a cloth bag that many manufacturers provide with each of their products as a storage container. Keep your stingray products stored away from heat and moisture. Never leave any leather products exposed to direct heat or sunlight as this quickly dries out the natural oils and moisture.

3 – Drying your stingray product – If for any reason your stingray product gets wet, (rain soaked, dropped in water, etc.) do not add heat to it to speed up the drying process. Pretty much the worst thing you could do is heat the leather as this not only removes the water but also the natural oils inherent in the leather. Do not place the leather in direct sunlight. Place the item on a dry surface, preferably on a piece of tissue paper and let it dry at room temperature slowly and naturally.

You can use a water repellant made for exotic skins to protect it from moisture. It is usually available in spray form and should not contain any silicone as this may break down the leather.

Many customers have recommended and highly rated a leather conditioner by the Bickmore Company called Bick 4 leather conditioner. It does not darken finished leather products, and is great for a variety of leather goods, including exotic skin products. In addition to using this product to condition and maintain the appearance of your leather items, the company also recommends using the Bickmore Leather Repellant spray to help make your item more water repellant and protect against future water damage.