October 2nd, 2011 
jvremecPersonal Growth and Development: MLM Training Using Games on Personal Growth Edition 2
Developing mastery in Network Marketing takes discipline and a lot of hard work. There are 5 categories in network marketing that you will need to develop mastery in to be successful. They are Personal Growth, Customer Acquisition, Recruiting, Team Building, and Leadership.
The traditional training style of classroom learning, seminars, books and CD’s offered by the leadership of these companies provides good information, but does not equate to success for most people. The “how” is also very important, and interactivity in training helps you learn quicker and retain the information
It is tough to make an article interactive, however we will do our best here.
In this article we will focus on Personal Growth.
As you grow and develop as a person you become more influential and can therefore attract more high quality business builders to you. Personal growth does not always have to be a lot of hard work like many people might think. Every time you openly engage with different books and tools in the market place you will learn about yourself and others. The more you learn about yourself and other people, the more successful you will become.
Here are some interactive questions we have created for you.
Question #1
Which of the following is the most powerful way to accelerate your business?
A) prepare and organize
B) take action
C) read motivational books
D) purchase new training tools
If you like the question, share it with anyone you know in the mlm, network marketing or direct sales business. This question was taken from the MLM training tool MLM The Game, think of the answer, re-read the question if you need to, and answer the question mentally.
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Can anyone tell me where I can find the best Personal Development courses/ programmes/ books,etc?
I’m at a point where I need to take some serious steps towards getting my life to that next level. Not really looking for a guru, just looking for a system that works or at least have proven results. Any information on this would be much appreciated!
List of good material that I know of:
Feel the fear and do it anyway by Susan Jeffers
The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz
the 7 habits of successful people by Steven Covey
Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
Influence by Robert Cialdini
How to make friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie
I know more, but they are geared towards certain things. It would depend more on what you want the material for.
If you want to know more, post up another question or email me.
Hope this helps
What is the best way to achieve my goals? Really?
I have read a lot of books [200 odd] regarding personal development/goal setting/human psychology trying to unlock the “secrets” of success and I believe I have found it.
The best book by far on this subject is Napoleon Hills first publication of “The Law of Success” which is actually 15 lessons not the 16 lesson version which was watered down significantly after the original was banned from sale but later uncovered thankfully.
The main thing I found with goal setting and the biggest lie of the success books is that some in particular say Dream big dreaaaam big, make your dreams so huge it would blow your mind! which never ever ever ever works for the simple reason that is that If you do not “believe” in your heart that you will achieve the goal then it will never happen, your goals MUST be believable to yourself, if you rate it a ten out of ten on your believability scale then it will happen.
The other factor I found of ultra importance are the 4 steps of learning
1. Who do you listen to – ONLY listen to people who have been where you are and have what you want!
2. Teachability Index – How teachable are you?
3. Training balance scale
4. The four steps of consciousness, 1. unconscious incompetence – you don’t know what you don’t know 2. conscious incompetence – you know what you don’t know and know you more or less suck at it. 3.conscious competence – you know what you know and with a forced conscious effort you are fluent. 4.unconscious competence – you know what you know unconsciously and do it fluently without consciously “thinking” of it.
I would like other peoples experience on these sorts of things and what you think of my little comments which by the way are not mine but taken from people muuuuch smarter and successful than I am!
Some other good information regarding personal development can be found at http://www.globalinformationnetwork.com my code is ausgold use it to gain access to the affiliate section which is free and there is some EXCELLENT information in there, If you decide to join up I’ll be very excited to speak with you via facebook or whatevers easy for you!
Have a great day everyone!
Remember to be flexible. Often times we far too hard on myself a go when things are not our way. It is incredible that those who set goals, they set out to plan a wonderful goal, start on your way, but the first time adversity hits toss out the window everything is so much more.
Viktor Frankl’s theory?
I have been reading a lot of personal development books and come across with Viktor Frankl’s famous work – man’s search for meaning. No doubt it’s one of the best influencial books in psychology. I see his theory is a bit paradoxical. For example, if you consistantly fail to archieve something, whatever that is, simply tell yourself the next time it happens, fail it x times more. Eventually, when it happens the next time, you simply won’t be able to fail x times more naturally. On the other hand, I have read books that talk about the mind, it says the more think think about something positively or negatively, it will happen in reality. Another example, if you simply think you can’t do it, in reality, you can’t do it. What do you think? Psychology is very interesting.
Actually…this is considered “popular literature” and is *not* influential amongst professionals in the field of psychology. If you would like to learn more about what psychologists actually study check out some scholarly journals. (http://www.apa.org) The subject matter discussed in this book you mention is far from what psychologists actually study. (This is the type of thing counselors deal with…and there is a huge difference between them and psychologists.)
PS- I’m not trying to be rude or anything. But if you are interested in psychology (not counseling or psychoanalysis), you should check out the professional literature. Professionals in the field don’t put much credence into the popular “layman’s” literature. I’m just trying to help you out. =)
Is this the best site/blog to get recommendations on personal development books/ courses/ programmes, etc ?
All suggestions welcome!
ucas
Will someone review my UC Personal Statement ?
I’m trying to get into UCSC. I have a 3.66 gpa, a 1710 sat, and with my essay, do you think i have a good chance? thanks!
The last twelve years of my life would be impossible to quantify in a stat sheet and a thousand words or less. It is best described as a concoction of stories and experiences that resemble the characteristics inherent to any great novel. All the fundamentals of classic literature are there: excitement, curiosity, gain, loss, accomplishment, misfortune, victory and defeat. The roots of my development are embedded in my bloodlines, as well as my environment. I am the youngest of four brothers, raised in a setting where my parents encouraged personal individualism. My mom was brought up in a rural and religious Maryland community, and embraced these ideals as someone who grew up in the sixties. My dad was raised in an urban home and represents the blue-collar work ethic his parents instilled in him. My eldest brother attended the University of California at Berkeley and is now an engineer, the next brother is attending the University of California at San Diego with aspirations to become a doctor, and my other brother is attending college in hopes to find a career in music. An integral part of my brothers’ success was their Boy Scout ideology; a path I treaded on when I was the fourth sibling in my family to earn the rank of Eagle. My family background has raised the expectations I have for myself and will set the foundation for the next chapter of my story.
At some point between my rigorous coursework and my zeal for extracurricular activities, I developed a passion for psychology. I work with children routinely in my job at a local recreational facility, have strong connections through Boy Scouts, and cherish the camaraderie I find in team athletics. Many facets of human psychology, including the social interactions of people, human developmental stages, an individual’s mindset, the influence of one’s brain chemistry, and how these factors work in harmony in the science of psychology captivates me. This fascination has stimulated my interest to interact with others; to converse, to debate controversial topics, and to further my understanding of human interaction.
An essential component of my personality is my curiosity. From infancy, I have been known to immerse myself in knowledge toward anything I consider even remotely appealing. I pour myself into books, do thorough research on the Internet, ask for professional advice, and do whatever else it takes to master my fascinations. My interests serve as my motivation to achieve excellence, in topics ranging from reptiles to journalism, from acting to growing peach trees, from any type of sport to playing multiple musical instruments. My curiosities ultimately led me to play three sports in high school, for a combined nine semesters of athletics. I wrestled and ran track, but football was my passion. My coaches noticed my ability early, and I soon earned a starting position on offense as well as defense, and was made a team captain. Unfortunately, I had suffered from a herniated disk and three fractured vertebrae following a violent wrestling match at the end of my sophomore year, effectively ending my football and wrestling careers entirely. I rededicated myself to Boy Scouting, where I found the community participation and companionship extremely rewarding, and attained the rank of Eagle Scout earlier this year. The next focus of my ambition is to further my studies in college, where my passion for working with people can develop into a career that I will find truly satisfying.
Certain professors influence my gravitation to the University of California at Santa Cruz. In her published book, “The Cultural Nature of Human Development”, I thought Barbara Rogoff’s theory on the relation of parental factors in child development, which emphasizes the importance of language and communication, to be very interesting. Her argument proves that linguistics would effectively augment my understanding of psychology. This correspondence of subject matter directs me toward Jorge Hankamer, the highly acclaimed linguistics professor who provides his students with unparalleled interest. Laurence Houseman once said, “A saint is one who makes goodness attractive.” Surely, a great teacher accomplishes the same for education.
My academic career and personal development have been a precursor to my current passions – psychology and the complexities of human interaction. Where will these passions take me? My prospective college destination in the subsequent section of my life is unpredictable, but I can’t think of a better institution to write this next chapter than the University of California at Santa Cruz.
No one can really tell for sure whether you’ll get accepted or not. But boy was that an hell of an essay. UCSC will probably accept you. What was the prompt though? You sure did score alot of points with your essay. Best of luck to you dude.