Greetings!
In continuing with the theme from last week on learning how to say "NO," I think that it is also important to concentrate on those vital areas that will have a positive impact on your future, while you make decisions that will affect your future. As an example, if you are going to begin your own personal business, it's important to concentrate on the disciplines that will help you make those important decisions (such as on accounting, marketing, management, et cetera) that can help your business. Don't be a "jack of all trades" and "master of none," as the saying goes. Be good at what you do and apply yourself to making yourself as professional as possible in your specific field. Take the time to write down those things that will contribute the most to your success in your field because, if you write it down, it will force you to focus your attention on what it is you should be doing every day. In this way, you will develop an unconscious habit for success. As the philosopher, Aristotle, once said, "We are what we repeatedly do!" Try it, make it a habit, and you will find success much easier...it worked for me! Let this habit for success work for you!
Gracias,
John A. Flores, MBA - Author
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Weekly "Dicho con Café"
"El que con lobos anda, aullar se enseńa"
The author's translation is that "He who walks with wolves, learns to howl."
What this means is that by hanging out with certain people, you will pick up habits from those people, such as learning their manner of speaking, the type of attire that they wear, as well as developing changes in your personality. There was another dicho, translated, which stated that, "You're known by the company you keep," and this applies to how you are visualized by others just by hanging out with certain people. Today's dicho addresses the habits that will be picked up by hanging out with those that might have a bad influence on that person. As an example, if we look at the youth of today, we're more likely to hear them speaking in a language that is difficult to understand except by those who hang around with them. Today, for example, the word "bad" means "good" or "good-looking," or even "drunk" for young people. To the older generations, "bad" meant "bad!" Young men walking down the street with their baggy pants, hanging down below their buttocks in some cases, is another example of those that hang out and copy the habits of others over time. Learn to develop good habits from those that can have a positive influence in your life instead of picking up those bad habits that will hold you back in dealing with the business and professional world. |
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More About John A. Flores
Another interesting visit by Mr. Flores and his wife was to Rome, Italy. Of all the sites visited, which included the vast and impressive collection of art, sculptures, fountains, mosaics, frescoes, and paintings from different periods, the Coliseum was the most impressive in their mind! Capable of seating 50,000 spectators, the Coliseum was used for gladiatorial contests and for public spectacles, such as mock battles and animal hunts. It was built during the reign of Titus and Domitian, between 72 AD and 80 AD. It is said that over 9,000 wild animals were killed during the inaugural games of the amphitheatre. A series of underground tunnels were also built to house animals and slaves. The arena itself is 272 feet by 157 feet and is comprised of a wooden floor covered by sand. Little remains of the original floor, but the underground structures are still clearly visible. The Floreses were not only able to visit the seating area, but also the tunnels...a very interesting visit when one considers the many events that took place for about five centuries. On a negative note, the trip was marred by a thief breaking into the Floreses train compartment, who Mr. Flores was able to chase away; however, the thief was able to steal some cashier checks, which were replaced, so no money was lost, but the streets of Rome were full of pickpockets, including many children who distract the unsuspecting tourists while someone rifles through their pockets. What was viewed as a "friendly" group by the Floreses, were actually the children of gypsies who make their living stealing from tourists, which was substantiated by the many victims at the police station where the Floreses had to go in order to file a report on what happened on the train. Just be careful when visiting. But, Rome is the third most visited city in Europe after London and Paris, with seven to ten million tourists visiting each year, with the Coliseum being visited by four million people annually. Once again, except for the thievery, it is worth the visit.
When he's not writing books, Mr. Flores makes presentations to local, regional and national groups, using dichos to motivate his audiences. You can contact him for speaking engagements at (559) 456-0128 or at his personal email at jaflores1246@comcast.net
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Gracias,
John A. Flores, MBA
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