The Engineering Community in Canada and The Power of Networking

Q: How about forming strong and professional relationships with people in your field or potential clients? Does this contribute to your success?

A: I would say that we all are in sales! Selling is a game. Life is a game. Both have their rules… and attitude is everything! The key to success is handling failure. A strong positive attitude is one of the most important traits, not only for a sales professional, but for everyone who wants to build strong relationships and succeed in any undertaking! Not always is easy to keep a positive attitude, but whatever you focus on becomes your reality, believe it or not. AREC’s purpose is to help you make better use of your professional network and help the people you trust in return. Improve your performance with the guidance of peers and mentors who’ll help you stretch and achieve your full potential. Be part of something bigger than yourself. “Let’s Connect and Build Relationships” is one of our objectives.
Speaking of AREC’s successes, an important part of that is because of our sponsors and partners, and I’d like to thank them again for their continuous support.  Some of them were with us from the beginning, others have joined us recently, and we at AREC appreciate you all!
Imagine that you have access to a pool of thousands of highly skilled internationally trained engineers from a wide array of expertise, qualified to match your business needs (such as recruitment or tapping in diverse markets)… this is AREC! (www.arec.ca)


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THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN LIFE

The single most important thing in life is knowing what you want.

Everything else is secondary. Doing two exercises right now might change your life. Click on the questions:

• How do I know what I really want?
• How do I know what I can do?
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http://www.hypknowsis.com/L00_AffirmationsGoals.html

http://www.nlplifetraining.com/nlp-and-motivation

Gala Dinner AREC - 10th Edition

Learn to pitch!

One of my colleagues recommended to read the book "Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal".


I just started going through and I loved it! You will understand, why!


From one of the reviews: "Read this book if you're frustrated with your current sales method, if you're tired of making 100s of calls for making 2 deals, if you feel angry with the way you're treated in client office lobbies or if you just want to try something different."




http://pitchanything.com/

A method to finally hit your goals in 2015

Sally Hogshead, the creator of How To Fascinate, shared with us this great technique.

"How about a fresh perspective on goal setting? One that will help you move on from past failure. One that will help you look ahead with clarity and confidence. 

Well, then, good news -- this free video series from NYT bestselling author Michael Hyatt is that fresh perspective you're looking for. 

http://howtheworldseesyou.com/mhgoals1 

In fact, in Video #1, Michael shares the four strategies you need to create a solid foundation for success with your goals. Without these, you’ll find it virtually impossible to get what you want this year. 

If you've ever felt like there was something standing between you and the things you want most in life, don't miss this series. 

You can finally get clear on how setting goals can truly transform your life -- even if you've tried in the past and failed. 

It's free, but only for a limited time. Sign up here. "

Wishing You A Very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays and A Fantastic Transition Time in 2015!

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As 2014 draws to a close, we want to wish YOU, the reader of this blog, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays and 2015 may bring a lot of happiness, prosperity and the realization of everything that is a longing desire of yours! May you receive the help you need just when you need it the most, and may you give help at the moment in which it is most needed.


We look forward to 2015 to share even more tips to prepare YOU to become highly successful, to network, connect and inspire others to become the same!


Wishing you a peaceful new year,
Danny

P.S. Use this formula for The Chemistry of Success shared by Mike Lipkin and become a Personal Alchemist.

"The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination." - Don Williams, Jr.

Push it that one extra degree and be 212!

What is 212° the extra degree?

At 211 degrees, water is hot.
At 212 degrees, it boils.
And with boiling water, comes steam.
And steam can power a locomotive.


One extra degree...
makes all the difference.
And, the one extra degree of effort in business and in life... separates the good from the great!

The average margin of victory for the last 25 years in all major tournaments combined was less than three strokes.
The margin for victory between an Olympic Gold Medal and no medal at all is extremely small.
In the 2004 Men’s 800m race the margin of victory was .71 seconds.
At the Indy 500...The average margin for victory for the past 10 years has been 1.54 seconds.
On average the winner took home $1,278,813… the second place prize was $621,321… a difference of $657,492.

It's your life.
You are responsible for the results.
It's time to...turn up the heat.

To get what we've never had…
we must do…
what we've never done.

212° Attitude 
The only thing that stands between a person and what they want in life…
is the will to try it and the faith to believe it possible.

212° Kindness 
It is one of the most beautiful compensations in life...
we can never help another without helping ourselves. (Ralph Waldo Emerson).

212° Belief
Belief fuels enthusiasm, and enthusiasm explodes into passion.
It fires our souls and lifts our spirits.

212° Focus 
Having a simple, clearly defined goal can capture the imagination and inspire passion.
It can cut through the fog like a beacon in the night.

212° Perseverance 
Perseverance is not a long race: It is many short races, one after another. (Walter Elliot)
You are now aware

You now have a target for everything you do...

Getting to KNOW YOURSELF by Linda Ferguson and Chris Keeler

Do you ever wish you were better at predicting what choices would work for you? Enjoy this e-book based on the principles of storywork, NLP and solution focus.

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Make Small Commitments. Get Big Changes.

Taking Care of You

Drink plenty of water.
Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper.
Eat more fruits and vegetables and eat less that is manufactured in processing plants.
Avoid eating food that is handed to you through a window.
Live the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy.
Play more games.
Read more books than you did in last year.
Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
Sleep for 7 hours.
Take a 10-30 minute walk daily. And while you walk, smile.

Your Outlook

Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
Don't have negative thoughts of things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
Don't overdo. Keep your limits.
Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
Dream more while you are awake.
Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
Forget issues of the past. Don't remind others of their past mistakes.
Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
Learn a new word every day.
Smile and laugh more.
You don't have to win every argument.

Your Relationships

Call your family often.
Each day give something good to others.
Forgive everyone for everything.
Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
Try to make at least three people smile each day.
What other people think of you is none of your business.
Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and family will. Stay in touch.

Your Life

The worst promise you can break is one made to yourself.
Do the right thing!
Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
You don't have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body.
However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
The best is yet to come.
When you awake alive in the morning, thank God for it.
Your Innermost Self is always happy. Follow it.
No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

Keep these rules handy and review them from time to time. Follow them and small, almost imperceptible, changes will accumulate into something big. Your life will change.

Excerpted from "Rules of the Hunt" Get your copy at Amazon.

6 Great Ways to Boost Your Energy BY TOM SEARCY

Want to be a world-class leader? Here are a few simple lifestyle changes that can help you improve your game.

Over the years, I have spoken to more than 6,000 company CEOs and have worked with hundreds directly. One trait that all of them share is an enormous amount of energy.

Energy comes from all sorts of places--personal passion and commitment, good genes, youth, goals. Over time, though, long hours, travel, and the aging process can eat away at your energy reserves.

So how do you keep the energy level of a world-class competitor in order to lead your company?

I have no miracle answers for you. Yet there are some simple ways to adjust what you are doing now to get more energy--and sustain it over the upcoming decades.

These three tips gave me a big lift in energy (and overall performance):

• Commit to an hour of exercise a day: In the book Younger Next Year, I read about a plan calling for an hour per day of exercise, six days per week. I started this plan a year ago, and the payoff has been an extra one and a half to two hours of peak energy per day, which keeps me focused and productive.
• Set your priorities: You're a leader; you know how to get things done. So decide what your real priorities are, and then make sure you make time for those--and skip the less important stuff.
• Eat better, whenever you can: You may not always eat well, but you probably know already which eating choices you should change. The trick is to avoid the "all or none" mental trap. If you can't sustain an eating regimen for the rest of your life, then by default it is a fad diet for you. Better to make better choices that you can make forever.

Now here are a few additions to take your performance to the next level.

• Hyperhydrate: Water is a known way to combat fatigue. I drink more water--I shoot for 100 ounces a day--to sustain my energy for me. There are plenty of other good reasons to drink more water, but it was the energy lift that changed my behavior.
• Travel smarter: When you're on the road, it's worth paying a little bit more to get a good bed, a quiet room, and workout facilities. One more hour of your top intensity is probably worth more to you and your business than the incremental price difference to get a hotel that gives you what you need.
• Meditate: This may be a challenge for you, but I will tell you that the studies are irrefutable on the value of meditation--it gives you mental clarity, stress release, and improved focus. To make it easy on yourself, buy a meditation CD, and listen on the plane or in your office, following the instructions.

I'm not a doctor, so if you are going to make a radical change in your diet or exercise, please talk to one first.

My broader point is this: Your personal performance is your top priority. Make sure you have the energy you require.

http://www.inc.com/tom-searcy/6-great-ways-to-boost-your-energy.html?utm_source=Nov+22+FLR&utm_campaign=6%2F14%2F13&utm_medium=email

Author, speaker and consultant TOM SEARCY is the foremost expert in large account sales. With Hunt Big Sales, he's helped clients land more than $5 billion in new sales. Click to get Tom's weekly tips, or to learn more about Hunt Big Sales.
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