In my latest book, Twelve Pillars,
written with Jim Rohn, I talk about your associations – that is, the
people you hang around with. Have you ever given much thought to
your associations? If not, you should, because they affect you in
many ways. I believe that we should classify our relationships with
people into three categories: Expanded Association, Limited
Association and No Association.
Expanded Associations: These are those who you should spend more
time with because they challenge you to become more.
Limited Association: These are those who aren't necessarily bad for
you, but they don't challenge you to be better either. You should
limit your time with them.
No Association: These are people who not only don't challenge you to
be better person, they -- speaking very bluntly here -- suck the
life out of you and bring out your worst. Avoid these people.
When we start proactively determining what kinds of people we are
going to spend time with, we can actually shape what kind of people
we become and what kind of success we have. There is an old proverb
that says, bad company corrupts good character. BUT... The reverse
is true as well: Good company produces good character!
Take some time and think about the people you spend your time with.
Then make sure that you are maximizing your relationships!
You Are Made for Success!
Chris Widener
In This Issue.......
1. Charting Your Course to Success Article
2. Made for Success Quote and Commentary
3. The Last Word...
4. Special Mix & Match Pricing on The Angel Inside & Twelve Pillars
5. Customer Feedback
6. More Information
1. Charting Your Course to Success Article
Are You In It - To Win It? by Chris Widener
Have you ever heard this? "It isn't whether you win or lose. It is how
you play the game." I am sure you have. But do you know who said it?
Some guy who came in second place! You see, I have a problem with that
statement. It presupposes, or at least strongly suggests that winning
and playing the game "right" are mutually exclusive propositions.
Perhaps we ought to have this as our goal as we pursue success: We want
to win, while playing the game right! I totally disagree with the
statement that we should win at all costs. Instead, we should do
everything good that we can to win at this game we call life. And we
ought also do all that we can to help others win.
With all of that... here are some thoughts on being in the game - to
win!
Any "game" worth playing is a game worth pursuing a win in. If I get
into a game, I play to win. What nobility is there is playing like a
slacker? What virtue is purposeful mediocrity? None! I live my life to
be a winner - Spiritually, financially, physically, emotionally,
relationally - every area of my life! If it is worth doing, it is worth
playing for the win!
It is good to win. We live in an age now where people have reacted to
sore winners by saying that we shouldn't strive for winning. Many of our
schools have abandoned the idea of competition, and our educational
scores show that. Kudos to all of the teachers out there who still tell
their kids that they can be winners! It is good and noble to win! It is
something to strive for. It is good to push ourselves, to stretch and
reach for victory. It is a grand thing to want to win!
There doesn't have to be a loser in life. Yes, in teamed competition,
there are always losers (but more on that in a bit), but in life, you
can all win! We can all strive for the best and give it our all to win.
Winners are the ones who move families, businesses, organizations,
cities and countries ahead. Winners are the ones who push progress. You
don't think that couch potato is the one who will cure cancer or open up
the next great technology do you? No - it will be a person who has
chosen to be a winner!
Losing can mean winning. Just because your score in a game or contest is
the least at the end of the game doesn't mean all is lost. You can still
be a winner in that you gave it your all, you competed at your highest
level, you learned new skills and strategies, and you became a better
player and person. That is winning in my book!
Winners help others win. That is right, good people, people who pursue
winning by excellence, are also people who stop to help others so that
they, too, can enjoy the spoils of victory. Pursue the win, but help
others achieve all that they can as well!
Winners make everyone better. When I get into athletic matches I want to
play against the best. Yes, I may come up short in the score, but I will
be better because that winner will make me grow in every area of my
game! Winners stretch the losers so they can become winners too!
Questions for reflection:
Are you afraid of winning?
Do you think it is wrong to win?
Are you living each area of your life as though you are a winner?
Are you enjoying your wins?
Are you helping others win with you?
Friends, we need to be in the game of life full force! We need to be in
it, and we need to be in it to win it!
Chris Widener
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2. Made for Success Quote and Commentary
"The roots of true achievement lie in the will to become the best that
you can become." -- Harold Taylor
Chris' Commentary:
The roots of TRUE achievement... The key word being "true." The concepts
of achievement and success change from generation to generation and even
from culture to culture. For one trying to reach the ideal of the
moment, this can lead to "chasing after the wind" as it were. Instead,
we ought to focus in on true achievement, which is something that anyone
can find, no matter what culture or era they find themselves living in.
Rather than looking outwardly and raising a wet finger to determine
which way the success winds are blowing, we can simply ask ourselves one
question: Am I doing the best that I can? Or a variation: Am I becoming
the best that I can become? Put simply, a natural "C" student who
achieves a "B" is achieving far more than a natural "B" student who does
the same. The question isn't "How do I compare to others?" but "How do I
compare to my potential?"
Action Point: Take some time today to think about an area where you know
you could and should be doing better in. Now take one tangible step
today to reach for that goal of becoming your best in that area. In
doing so, you will reach TRUE achievement!
3. The Last Word...
In my last Ezine's Welcome message, I mentioned that I've been
traveling quite a bit lately -- Dallas a few times, Phoenix, California
and Oregon -- and while these have been private seminars, I have been
overwhelmed (and very humbled) by how many people have come up to me and
told me how much my two latest books, The Angel Inside and more
recently, Twelve Pillars, co-authored with Jim Rohn, have impacted both
their personal and professional lives in really big ways! Add to that,
while at these seminars, I've watched 100's and 1,000s of both of these
titles being purchased by these same people to give away.
This past weekend in Dallas, I spoke to a group of dynamic business
women about my Angel Inside book, and I remember telling them that I
really didn't write it to be an impactful book. My goal when I wrote was
to simply touch something inside of each person while at the same time
sending the message that each person is a person of worth, with
something valuable inside. I had no grandiose ideas, but these little
128-page books (Charlie "Tremendous" Jones told me to keep them short!),
just like a little pebble dropped into a lake, has started to ripple out
and miraculously the ripples keep growing. Having said all that, if
there are people in your life -- personally or professionally -- that
you'd like to impact in a simple, yet life-changing way, this week I'm
offering quantity pricing on both The Angel Inside and Twelve Pillars.
If you'd like more information, scroll down to #4 below. My hope is that
these little books will bless, impact and make a difference! -- CW
4. Special Mix & Match Pricing on The Angel Inside and Twelve Pillars
The Angel Inside by Chris
Widener and Twelve
Pillars by Jim Rohn & Chris Widener have already had a tremendous impact on the thousands
who have read them. If there are people in your life -- personally
or professionally -- that you'd like to impact in a simple, yet
life-changing way, take advantage of the special quantity pricing on
both The Angel Inside and Twelve Pillars.
The Angel Inside takes you on a journey of self-discovery
with a twist.
Twelve Pillars blends together the fundamental principles and
teachings of Jim Rohn and The Jim Rohn One-Year Success Plan,
and with the help of Chris Widener, those principles have been
weaved into a unique tapestry.
Both Make Great Gifts!
To order, please go to
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5. Customer Feedback
Here are some of the testimonials and comments we received from
our Ezine subscribers. We love receiving comments and feedback from our
readers - so keep it coming!
I loved the Angel Inside book. I plan to give out to the leaders on my
team. We saw you in Dallas two weekends ago at the Arbonne seminar. You
were great! Hope to see you at one of my presentations!
-- Janet
Oh wow, Charles --- Chris made such an incredible impact on my team and
on everyone in attendance!! Hilary was right. He was perfect for our
event! Thanks to all of you for all you did to make our event the best!
Blessings!
-- Rita L. Goad, Ph.D.
Hi Chris and Team: My name is Joanne from Sydney Australia. Just want to
say A BIG THANK YOU for the inspiring articles and information in your
newsletters. THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge and talent.
-- Joanne Fabri
Thank you Ezine readers, for the sincere and kind words of
encouragement and appreciation you sent us this week! -- CW
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