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[Pattern of Excellence] Module 1 Day 2 2007-04-16 19:29:20 Pattern of Excellence
module 2 is coming (tomorrow - Wed), and I still haven’t finished my posts about module 1. I’m sure that for 5 days of module 2 (18/5 - 22/5), I won’t be able to write anything. Hence, now I’m doing whatever it takes to finish what I want to write (to help [...]
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[Pattern of Excellence] Module 1 Day 1 2007-04-14 09:15:05 Day 1 always starts from 7.00pm and ends around 1.00am (next day). Thus we don’t have much time to learn many things. However, it’s still very interesting and helpful because it lays the ground work for the whole program. I know you’re still curious, so here are what happen on Day 1.
Introduction: Stuart Tan will give [...]
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[Pattern of Excellence] Introduction 2007-04-13 17:53:22 Before I can write anything about what actually happens in Pattern
of Excellence
program, I have to make it very clear first about what I want to write and will, what I want to write but cannot because it breaks IP rules/laws, what I don’t want to write though I can, and finally what I [...]
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Pattern of Excellence Forums 2007-04-13 17:12:47 I’m very happy that Stuart Tan has put forward his effort to set up an online platform for all PoE graduates, coaches, trainers, and others who haven’t attended PoE yet as well. If you’re still considering whether you should attend PoE or not, feel free to visit the forum, see what we’re dicussing, ask questions about [...]
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[Pattern Of Excellence Tips] After Module 1 2007-04-09 12:05:09 It’s time for me to finish tips about Module
1. Finally Pattern
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Whoosh 21 Mod 1 came to an end today at 2am. I came home at 5am after the coaches meeting. For 3 nights, I had about only 3 hours to sleep and yet still felt great. This is my first time to [...]
[Journey of Conrad Lim] The Messages 2007-04-05 11:33:10 I hope you enjoy reading this series, and here is what Conrad
want to tell us:
From Chapter 1 - Secrets Of Millionaire Investors
I hope that my story has inspired you to remember that no matter how difficult and unfair life can seem at times, you should never ever give up hope. You must believe in [...]
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[Journey of Conrad Lim] To Become A Professional Trader 2007-04-05 10:39:05 Form Chapter 1 - Secrets Of Millionaire Investors
Investing: The Answer to My Financial Freedom?
That was until I did a video project about online investing and trading with Options. The idea of being an investor grabbed my imagination. I spoke to my wife, Lucy, about it. I showed her the material I was working on and [...]
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[Journey of Conrad Lim] Bankruptcy And Starting All Over Again 2007-04-05 06:09:25 From Chapter 1 - Secrects Of Millionaire Investors
Biting the Bullet & Declaring Bankruptcy
Finally, after listening to my wife’s advice, I decided to put my pride aside and took the painful decision to bite the bullet and to (gasp!) downgrade. We sold the car and took the bus. We squeezed into a three room flat and [...]
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[Journey of Conrad Lim] Three Major Failures In Five Years 2007-04-04 19:32:32 From Chapter 1 - Secrets Of Millionaire Investors
The first failure came about when I was the Executive Producer of Singapore’s second best production house. I was headhunted and made an offer that was flattering, to say the least. I was soon raking in the big bucks and living the high life. I upgraded my car, [...]
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[Journey of Conrad Lim] Things Happen For A Reason 2007-04-04 19:14:39 I’ve just got permission from Conrad
to use some excerpt from his book. At first, I thought of re-writing his story to make it shorter. However, after thinking for a while, I find that it’s best to quote what he wrote and just write my comments only. After all, it’s his story, not mine. What [...]
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[Pattern of Excellence] Module 1 Day 4 & Booster 2007-04-18 06:33:20 Day 4 was packed with exciting games and experiments. It also included some most valuable learning of the program.
Discover Our Values: In this session, Adam guided us through the process of discovering our own values. He also gave a lot of insights and examples about values and how they worked for us.
Design Destiny: This session [...]
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[Pattern of Excellence] Module 1 Day 3 2007-04-17 13:38:48 In my previous post for day 2, I wrote about Beliefs. On day 3, we continued with how to change our beliefs and how to use our sub-modalities. Because sub-modalities are difficult to explain in a blog post, so I have no choice but to ignore it again.
Changing Beliefs: Some of us think that beliefs [...]
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[25 Ways] Chapter 5: Compliment people in front of other people 2007-04-28 05:38:26 We all know that the most fundamental and straightforward way of winning with people
is to give them a sincere compliment in front of others as well as one-on-one. When you compliment people in front of others, your compliment’s value will increase instantly and dramatically.
People want to feel worthwhile in life: Everyone love to feel [...]
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[25 Ways] Chapter 4: Create A Memory and Visit It Often 2007-04-27 16:23:48 When you think of family, friends or soul mates, what would you think of? Would you think of the laughter, the tears, the love,… that you gave and received? That’s right. We bond together because of the shared memories among us. Soldiers battle together, teammates work hard to win a championship, siblings share stories …
Some memories [...]
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[25 Ways] Chapter 3: Let People Know You Need Them 2007-04-26 11:25:14 The secret to draw a person to your team could be found in a single sentence: “I can’t do it without you”. Great leaders are those who know that they are the ones who need people.
You can have big vision, plenty of ideas and vast amount of energy, but you cannot do everything yourself. No matter how [...]
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[25 Ways] Chapter 2: 30-Second Rule 2007-04-26 11:21:21 30-Second
Rule: within the first 30 seconds of a conversation, say something encouraging to a person. This will make that person feel good about himself or herself and feel glad to see you.
Every day before you meet with people, think about something encouraging you can tell them like: thank them for what they have done for you or your family, [...]
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[25 Ways] Chapter 1: Be A Winner YourSelf First 2007-04-26 11:14:51 If you want to win with people, you’ve got to be a winner yourself …for at least 2 compelling reasons:
You can’t be happy without being healthy: Emotional health is at the center of winning with people.
You can’t give what you don’t have: You get the best out of others when you give the best of [...]
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[25 Ways] 25 Ways to Win with People - How to Make Others Feel Like a Million Bucks 2007-04-26 10:30:52 From Publishers Weekly
A slim companion to Maxwell’s bestselling Winning with People, this volume aims to teach readers skills that will help them improve their interpersonal relationships. Using a tag-team approach, with Parrott kicking off each topic and Maxwell butting in for a “Mentoring Moment” every few pages, the authors offer up familiar nuggets of advice [...]
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A Great Friend Of Mine 2007-04-24 18:46:44 I met this guy during coach training for PoE mod 1. We became friends instantly thanks to our similarity (extrovert, confident, full of energy, etc). Along the way, I found he was much more than that. To my surprise, he was actually the champion of Options Trading Championship 2006. As I’m learning to become a [...]
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Petite Giant 2007-04-24 12:35:22 One thing very special about PoE is the connection it can create between people. If you read my previous post about my Whoosh Family, you must have had some insights about it. This post is about the relationship my wife has with one of her teammate who turned out to be my angel in the [...]
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Whoosh Family 2007-04-24 05:44:46 Friendship isn’t formed by force but formed by hearts. Since the very first day of PoE Mod 2, we had some special bond which we hadn’t realized yet. However, the bond was there, and brought the team (or can I say the family?) to victory together in a very competitive game on that very first [...]
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[25 Ways] Chapter 14: Do For Others What They Can’t Do For Themselves 2007-04-29 10:54:26 No matter who you think you are, you can do something for others that they can’t do for themselves. The more you give, the more you will get to continue giving. Here are how…
Introduce others to people they can’t know on their own: You don’t need to know someone famous. It’s just simple as introducing [...]
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[25 Ways] Chapter 13: Keep Your Eyes Off The Mirror 2007-04-29 10:14:19 Keeping your eyes off the mirror is again about focusing on others! Remember, “The entire population of the world - with one minor exception - is composed of other people.” Be a self-center and you never win with people.
Focusing on others can give you a sense of purpose: “All of us are born for a [...]
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[25 Ways] Chapter 12: Mine The Gold Of Good Intentions 2007-04-29 06:29:08 It’s so difficult to mine the gold of someone’s good intentions esp. when you are hurt, isn’t it? And to be honest, sometimes people take advantage of you if you keep mining the gold of their good intentions.
At the same time, when you are suspicious of others, you tend to display wrong behavior toward them and of course, you will [...]
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[25 Ways] Chapter 11: Share A Secret With Someone 2007-04-29 05:24:15 “Only the spoon knows what is stirring in the pot“. By allowing another person to become a “spoon” and to know what is “stirring” inside you, you are instantly connected to that person. Who doesn’t want to read the mind of someone they care about? Share
your secret and remember to let that person know [...]
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[25 Ways] Chapter 10: Offer Your Very Best 2007-04-29 04:50:24 In whatever you do, do the best you can. That’s the attitude you need to win with people. Here are some thoughts to help you develop the offer-your-best mindset.
Anyone can be an important person to me: We normally tend to do the best for those we love and respect, such as parents, teachers, spouse, children, [...]
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[25 Ways] Chapter 9: Pass The Credit On To Others 2007-04-29 03:47:09 To win with people, you need to pass credits on to others. It’s the simplest and easiest way to make people feel like a million buck. You will feel good too, when you share the success and uplift people.
Check your ego at the door: People normally don’t pass along credits to others because of their [...]
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[25 Ways] Chapter 8: Encourage The Dream Of Others 2007-04-28 18:21:26 Again, a wrong word can destroy a person’s dream and a right word can inspire him/her to pursue it. If someone trusts you enough to share with you about his/her dream, take care of your words.
Understand that dreams are fragile: There are people who dislike others pursuing dreams because they are living far away from [...]
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[25 Ways] Chapter 7: Say The Right Words At The Right Time 2007-04-28 17:50:33 We all know that words we use are incredibly powerful. But timing is important, too. If one goes wrong, communication would become a disaster. Sometimes, listening is the best thing we can do for someone.
Then, how to say the right things at the right time?
Be sensitive to time and place: Well, paying attention to the [...]
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[25 Ways] Chapter 6: Give Others A Reputation To Uphold 2007-04-28 17:30:40 To inspire people, you need to appreciate them as someone they can become, far beyond who they are now. In other words, you give them a reputation to uphold. You give them something good to live up. People normally do more than they could when someone they respect tells them that they can. Say something like [...]
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