No Excuse! Characteristics of a Real Man

Things you need to know that are hugely beneficial to you hurdling the barrier to reach the next level of attainment. A good friend shared this with me and I decided to pass it along. More of it can be found at Jay Rifenbary's site.

Core Values:

Identify and Define core values for yourself, family and work. What do you stand for and believe in, and what are the values that structure your personal and professional character? Why are core values important for an effective organization?

Accountability:

Reason versus excuse: An Excuse is when the same reason becomes habitual. Core values hold people ACCOUNTABLE. It is our choice to determine how we behave. Accept no Excuses from yourself or anyone else. Build a culture of accountability through the application of those core values.

Personal Honesty:

Needs and Fears create the foundation for our decision-making. How much direct correlation is there between money, wealth, fame, power and happiness?

Integrity:

CONSISTENCY IN BEHAVIOR. We must know what our core values are. The foundation of integrity is morality. Define morality as how you treat another human being -- with dignity and respect.

Questions For Life:

What do you want to be remembered for? Am I Living a life I want to be remembered for? What are the leadership characteristics that you possess that inspire others to follow you? How do you motivate/inspire others?

Define Success:

Success is the journey and that journey should be a reflection of who we are (Personal honesty, Integrity, Accountability and core values). How do you define success? How do your key people define success?

Purpose:

Do you have a sense of purpose? Do you matter? always remember, you teach best in life what you want to learn the most.

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Developing Your Core

Totally Forgive - Harbor No Ill:

Self, Others, Environment. Lack of Forgiveness is portrayed through behavior; those behaviors are destructive and lead to a break down in communication, efficiency, productivity, profitability.

Have Self Esteem:

Self Esteem is the self-respect that one has for themselves. It is earned not given. It is earned by acting on an understanding of core values, which in turn allows oneself to hold themselves more accountable and personally honest. Affirmations are a great way to increase your self esteem.

Elevate Your Attitude and & Enthusiasm:

Attitude is one's latitude and longitude in life. The first impression is critical.

Sustain Self Control:

The first true test of one's core values is how one performs under pressure. It's easy to perform A+ when all is good but how do you react when pressure is on? Professionalism is defined as emotional pressure.

Always Be Honest / Always Dream & Set Goals:

Goals - What do you look forward to?

Upgrade your knowledge Constantly / Seek To Understand People and Why they do What they D:

There is a connection between the ability to communicate and levels of success achieved. Knowledge is the fuel to move forward.

Remember to Honor Family & Friends:

When all is said and done who truly defines how successful you have been?

Upraise Your Determination:

Conflict between desire and risk. Learn to become more accepting than expecting, not accepting of behaviors that violate one's values, but accepting of what makes others wonderful.

Succeed and Balance Your Life:

Be eager to go to work, to have accomplishment in your daily life and be eager to get back home. Balance your life! Balance is key!

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