Comments on: Nearsightedness: The leading cause of failure http://takethestairs.wordpress.com/2009/03/13/nearsightedness-the-leading-cause-of-failure/ Raising your Performance to the Next Level Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:15:37 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: takethestairs http://takethestairs.wordpress.com/2009/03/13/nearsightedness-the-leading-cause-of-failure/#comment-61 takethestairs Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:47:31 +0000 http://takethestairs.wordpress.com/?p=139#comment-61 Great to hear! Yes, we're just scratching the surface of many of the techniques and trends of leveraging self-discipline to create extraordinary results in your life. I look forward to getting to know you better. Please leave comments and let me know as you have questions or if there are topics you would like me to write on. See you in the stairwell, Rory Great to hear! Yes, we’re just scratching the surface of many of the techniques and trends of leveraging self-discipline to create extraordinary results in your life. I look forward to getting to know you better. Please leave comments and let me know as you have questions or if there are topics you would like me to write on. See you in the stairwell, Rory

]]> By: GegoArridge http://takethestairs.wordpress.com/2009/03/13/nearsightedness-the-leading-cause-of-failure/#comment-59 GegoArridge Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:19:21 +0000 http://takethestairs.wordpress.com/?p=139#comment-59 Great site this takethestairs.wordpress.com and I am really pleased to see you have what I am actually looking for here and this this post is exactly what I am interested in. I shall be pleased to become a regular visitor :) Great site this takethestairs.wordpress.com and I am really pleased to see you have what I am actually looking for here and this this post is exactly what I am interested in. I shall be pleased to become a regular visitor :)

]]> By: takethestairs http://takethestairs.wordpress.com/2009/03/13/nearsightedness-the-leading-cause-of-failure/#comment-56 takethestairs Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:04:44 +0000 http://takethestairs.wordpress.com/?p=139#comment-56 Ken, thanks for that quote. It’s magnificent! There is no scarier form of accountability than knowing that people make judgments about who we truly are and whether or not we really believe what we’re preaching by watching our actions. Having actions that live up to the standard of Gospel is pretty tough but very motivating. See you in the stairwell, Rory Ken, thanks for that quote. It’s magnificent! There is no scarier form of accountability than knowing that people make judgments about who we truly are and whether or not we really believe what we’re preaching by watching our actions. Having actions that live up to the standard of Gospel is pretty tough but very motivating. See you in the stairwell, Rory

]]> By: Followers of Take The Stairs http://takethestairs.wordpress.com/2009/03/13/nearsightedness-the-leading-cause-of-failure/#comment-54 Followers of Take The Stairs Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:58:18 +0000 http://takethestairs.wordpress.com/?p=139#comment-54 Rory, great stuff. Action trumps all else. My favorite saying along those lines is; "Preach the Gospel daily. Use words only when needed." The insight on sacrifice is absolutely on the money. While the sacrifice is happening it helps to have a strong support group that offers encouragement on a regular basis. I focus on gratitude, when I show gratitude to others, they become stronger in the pursuit of their goals and I too have added to my life. - Ken Rory, great stuff. Action trumps all else. My favorite saying along those lines is; “Preach the Gospel daily. Use words only when needed.” The insight on sacrifice is absolutely on the money. While the sacrifice is happening it helps to have a strong support group that offers encouragement on a regular basis. I focus on gratitude, when I show gratitude to others, they become stronger in the pursuit of their goals and I too have added to my life. – Ken

]]> By: takethestairs http://takethestairs.wordpress.com/2009/03/13/nearsightedness-the-leading-cause-of-failure/#comment-41 takethestairs Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:18:22 +0000 http://takethestairs.wordpress.com/?p=139#comment-41 You got it Bill! It’s all about sacrifice. I’m glad that you like it. Little known fact about me but one of my undergrad studies was in accounting. Seeing that you’re a CPA I know you understand the concept of sacrificing and “Harvest Time”. In fact I’d say that about now through April 15th is one of those times for you isn’t it? See you in the stairwell, Rory You got it Bill! It’s all about sacrifice. I’m glad that you like it. Little known fact about me but one of my undergrad studies was in accounting. Seeing that you’re a CPA I know you understand the concept of sacrificing and “Harvest Time”. In fact I’d say that about now through April 15th is one of those times for you isn’t it? See you in the stairwell, Rory

]]> By: Followers of Take The Stairs http://takethestairs.wordpress.com/2009/03/13/nearsightedness-the-leading-cause-of-failure/#comment-40 Followers of Take The Stairs Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:59:00 +0000 http://takethestairs.wordpress.com/?p=139#comment-40 Great analogy. I like that your concepts to not try to sell the idea of having it all. Rather you stress that you can have what you really want if you are willing to give up, at least for a period of time, other less satisfying endeavors. -Bill Great analogy. I like that your concepts to not try to sell the idea of having it all. Rather you stress that you can have what you really want if you are willing to give up, at least for a period of time, other less satisfying endeavors. -Bill

]]> By: takethestairs http://takethestairs.wordpress.com/2009/03/13/nearsightedness-the-leading-cause-of-failure/#comment-37 takethestairs Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:04:42 +0000 http://takethestairs.wordpress.com/?p=139#comment-37 Hey James, Thanks for the analogy; I like it! Actually the take the stairs idea started as a joke when one of my accompanying friends in an airport made fun of me for being the “self-discipline and performance expert” but I was taking the escalator. Later – after I smacked him – I recognized the ubiquitous metaphor of the stairs vs. the escalator and it became the centerpiece of my brand as an author and motivational speaker. “Take The Stairs” will most likely be the title of my next book which should hit the stands early next year. Jam on. See you in the stairwell, Rory Hey James,

Thanks for the analogy; I like it! Actually the take the stairs idea started as a joke when one of my accompanying friends in an airport made fun of me for being the “self-discipline and performance expert” but I was taking the escalator. Later – after I smacked him – I recognized the ubiquitous metaphor of the stairs vs. the escalator and it became the centerpiece of my brand as an author and motivational speaker. “Take The Stairs” will most likely be the title of my next book which should hit the stands early next year. Jam on. See you in the stairwell, Rory

]]> By: Followers of Take The Stairs http://takethestairs.wordpress.com/2009/03/13/nearsightedness-the-leading-cause-of-failure/#comment-36 Followers of Take The Stairs Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:01:16 +0000 http://takethestairs.wordpress.com/?p=139#comment-36 I love it! It is one of the first lessons I learned in sales...to keep your eye on your goals. If you are running the 100 meter hurdles, you never look at the hurdles, you only look at the finish line. Of course you know you have to jump them but the focus remains on the finish line. Rory, did the idea for "Take the stairs" come from the Zig story? Just curious. - James I love it! It is one of the first lessons I learned in sales…to keep your eye on your goals. If you are running the 100 meter hurdles, you never look at the hurdles, you only look at the finish line. Of course you know you have to jump them but the focus remains on the finish line. Rory, did the idea for “Take the stairs” come from the Zig story? Just curious. – James

]]> By: takethestairs http://takethestairs.wordpress.com/2009/03/13/nearsightedness-the-leading-cause-of-failure/#comment-35 takethestairs Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:33:36 +0000 http://takethestairs.wordpress.com/?p=139#comment-35 B.P., I appreciate this comment. If you get a chance, read the blog on Living a 5 Star Life as I touch on what you're talking about. Much of our focus is determined by our perspective. Certainly approaching life with an eternal perspective changes the scope of our actions directly in front of us. Keep the faith brother. See you in the stairwell, Rory B.P., I appreciate this comment. If you get a chance, read the blog on Living a 5 Star Life as I touch on what you’re talking about. Much of our focus is determined by our perspective. Certainly approaching life with an eternal perspective changes the scope of our actions directly in front of us. Keep the faith brother. See you in the stairwell, Rory

]]> By: Followers of Take The Stairs http://takethestairs.wordpress.com/2009/03/13/nearsightedness-the-leading-cause-of-failure/#comment-34 Followers of Take The Stairs Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:28:18 +0000 http://takethestairs.wordpress.com/?p=139#comment-34 yeah, but it's preaching to the choir. Our country, government and big business has suffered from nearsightedness for way too long. Hopefully this economic re adjustment will re align our priories -M.D. yeah, but it’s preaching to the choir. Our country, government and big business has suffered from nearsightedness for way too long. Hopefully this economic re adjustment will re align our priories -M.D.

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