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I am always pleased to see how many people invest in themselves and their own learning. My resources are available at many of the speaking venues. Recently, out of a group of approximately 450, more than 60% took home my full package of books, DVD’s and CD’s. They made the choice to invest in themselves.

Here are some of my guiding principles when it comes to my own learning.

1. Always have a book. Keep it with you so when you have down time you can fill these precious minutes with more than just reading The National Enquirer. Right now, I’m reading (for the second time) People are Idiots and I can prove it by Larry Winget.

2. Spend time with smart people. Invest your time with people that invest in themselves and are life long learners. Two things will happen: they will share knowledge and their habits will rub off on you.

3. You learn what you teach. Blog, twitter or post your insights and learnings. Mentor someone and share your expertise. The more you share, the better chance you have of changing old habits.

4. Read and learn on a broad range of topics. Buy a Popular Mechanics, Field and Stream, Fast Company, Car and Driver or any magazine associated with anything you haven’t done.

Another great resource

Expand your learning!

5. Sign up yourself or get your team together and sign up for the following program. There is no investment for you except your time! Or heck, listen with your family…

March 26, 2009 – Complimentary teleclass presented by Hilton-Johnson http://www.trainingu.com/scripts/leaders.lasso
I’ll be speaking on THE REACTOR FACTOR – how to respond positively to negative situations at work. Sign up today! 7 PM CST (9PM EST)

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Recommended Books and Programs:
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Success IQ by Stephanie Frank:
Stephanie Frank is one of the great minds, not to mention a friend. She has built the world’s first quiz that tests your Success IQ! I tried it and I think you should too.
What’s your Success IQ?
Click here <https://bigsuccess.infusionsoft.com/go/5step/a73> to take the short quiz and find out. Let me know how you do!

Expect Success by Drew Laughlin
Purchase “Expect Success: How to Accomplish Anything in Life Using Your Inner Circle of Success” and receive a free audio download, worksheets and bonuses. After you complete your purchase on Amazon.com simply forward your receipt to: amazon [at] youcanexpectsuccess [dot] com and I will personally reply with a special, private download page.

http://www.youcanexpectsuccess.com/promo

Sign up for The Personal Responsibility for Success Club on FaceBook.
http://t.pm0.net/s/c?6h.bkbz.1.7qpe.Annoy People: Take Personal Responsibility

Connect with Marsha Petrie Sue – Speaker, Author, Executive Coach:

BLOG: http://www.decontaminatetoxicpeople.com
YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/user/mpsue
LINKEDIN: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/0/047/079
PLAXO: http://www.plaxo.com/directory/profile/167503848635/58cb43f7/Marsha/Sue
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/s.php?init=q&q=marsha%20petrie%20sue&ref=ts&sid=77018e47ed504504385db3e20c4ef4ef#/profile.php?id=649153867&ref=profile
WEBSITE: http://www.MarshaPetrieSue.com
ILEARNINGGLOBAL: http://www.marshapetriesue.com/ILG/index.html
Plus – follow Marsha on TWITTER: http://twitter.com/mpsue

Tags: ability, life long learning by Marsha
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Unexpected Kindness

Think about something you could do TODAY to lift another person’s spirit. My speaking schedule has been terrific but very hectic and as my husband picked me up from the airport last evening, he reminded me that he had made dinner reservations at a lovely little Italian restaurant for us. To me, that is unexpected kindness. So, we buzzed home and dumped my luggage.

Love those yellow guys!

Running in to my office and hooking up my computer to recharge the battery, I noticed a pile of mail. To my surprise, Al had hidden a little box of yellow marshmallow Peeps – my favorite – under the wad of paper. Now to me – that is unexpected kindness.

Think about the personal responsibility you consistently take to fulfill your own happiness and how you extend that to others. Difficult people, bad behavior and problems can often find a new path through your unexpected kindness.

I’m off to the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs…
Sign up for The Personal Responsibility for Success Club on FaceBook.
http://t.pm0.net/s/c?6h.bkbz.1.7qpe.

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Business Success through Social Networking

One of the tools that is critical in today’s hectic and competitive business landscape is social media and on line networking for business success. I’m working daily to figure out how to leverage everything we are doing whether it’s the blog, Twitter, FaceBook, YouTube or any of the other resources. I must say that initially I was really a Toxic Person about even the thought of it all!

If you are not twittering - start today

For my speaking business, I am taking personal responsibility by reading and finding the best people to help me with this. Today I had a contact from YouTube asking for information on my speaking and consulting with their group. Is that cool or what?

I’ve talked to other people that really believe that if you are over the age of 15, you have no business using these resources for business. I think they are dead wrong and are missing a great opportunity.

A “Club” I started is The Personal Responsibility for Success Club on FaceBook. Sign up here:
http://t.pm0.net/s/c?6h.bkbz.1.7qpe.

Annoy People: Take Personal Responsibility

Here is a sample of some I am using:
YOUTUBE: http://t.pm0.net/s/c?6h.bl2g.7.6w4k
LINKEDIN: http://t.pm0.net/s/c?6h.bl2g.8.6w4l
PLAXO: http://t.pm0.net/s/c?6h.bl2g.9.6w4m
FACEBOOK: http://t.pm0.net/s/c?6h.bl2g.10.6yc6
WEBSITE: http://t.pm0.net/s/c?6h.bl2g.11.3hbb.
ILEARNINGGLOBAL: http://t.pm0.net/s/c?6h.bl2g.12.761g
TWITTER @mpsue: http://t.pm0.net/s/c?6h.bl2g.13.73cg

Let’s have a conversation about this. What are you doing and using to position yourself in social media?

Marsha

Tags: networking, social media, social networking by Marsha
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Life Long Learning and YOU

I spoke to a wonderful group of about 300 people from the Food Services Industry yesterday. The topic was Is Your Networking Working? — and includes face-to-face networking and Social (Internet) networking. These were high level people and the room was filled. Here’s what I know. Successful people never stop learning.

One woman approached me prior to the meeting and said, “Now this isn’t going to be simple networking is it?” I told her “no” but leave any time if it is not what you are looking for. She was there the entire session. She took personal responsibility for her learning.

In my on-going self development, I know that to stay on the top of my presentations it has to be energized, interactive, loaded with take away information and most of all, authentic. Apparently it was because so many people came up after the presentation, individually, and to thank me. My life long learning in my skill paid off. I know this is especially important in a downturn of the economy.
Everyone should be investing at least 2% of their gross annual income in their own development. Don’t become toxic or a difficult person either! It is all about personal responsibility.

How will you take personal responsibility TODAY to help yourself grow and learn? How much do you invest in yourself? Go to my web site (www.MarshaPetrieSue.com) and click on Tools for Success and check out the Best Buy Marsha’s Success Pack. Order it, type in the code WFF and you will receive that entire pack for $50 (vs.$274) How serious are you about growing your potential and success? Marsha

Tags: accountability, life long learning, personal responsibility by Marsha
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Whining and Complaining:

I am nuts today – I am soooo behind! Suffering from Book-done-itis. Leave tomorrow for the week and my sinuses are driving me nuts. Doc says it’s just allergies. I’ll be good to go by tomorrow.

Don't do it

There it’s off my back. Now I know that people don’t really give a hoot but sometimes we all have to complain and whine to somebody!

Here’s what I’ve learned. Whine – then follow it up with something positive. This is more for you than for the listener. Get over it and move on. Success is never found in people that are pessimistic.

Lesson: You become what you think about. Plant the seed of positivity in your fertile brain and water it with self-esteem.

Tip – Learn and refresh old skills!

Tags: complaining, whining, whinning by Marsha
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Personal Responsibility for Success and Learning

I am so excited to report that my next book, The Reactor Factor: How to respond positively to negative business situations was sent to the Publisher, John Wiley, this week! Whew – boy am I happy! The release of the book will be in October this year. Look for updates later! The book is all about personal responsibility and ending entitlement.

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In the meantime, here’s a reading suggestion: The Ride of a Lifetime: Doing Business the Orange County Choppers Way by Paul Teutul, Sr. You probably know him from the TLC TV program American Chopper. This is an easy and very interesting read. His principles are simple and excellent reminders. I like it because he has taken total responsibility for his life and overcoming alcohol abuse. It’s already #1 on Amazon so apparently I’m not the only one that likes it! Click here to order

Doing business the Orange County Chopper way

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I’ve been asked for a run down of the iLearningGlobal event in Las Vegas so here it is. As you can see, it is a power packed event. Don’t miss it! Click here if you are are interested: Click here to sign up!
Saturday, March 21st
8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Registration Open
Paris Hotel Convention lobby
9 a.m. – 12 a.m.
General Session III
Paris Hotel (Concorde Room)
Dan Caro
“Without limits”
Marsha Petrie Sue
“The reactor factor: How to respond positively in negative business situations”
Garrett Gunderson
“Killing sacred cows”
John Gray
“Why Mars and Venus collide”
12 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Break
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
General Session IV
Paris Hotel (Concorde Room)
Terri Murphy
“How to be RED hot in a cool market”
Steve Siebold
“Mental toughness secrets of champions”
Dan Clark
“Don’t waste a good recession”
Brian Tracy
“7 Power Principles for Personal Success”
5 p.m.- 7p.m.
Break
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Mastermind Training & Recognition
Paris Hotel (Concorde Room)
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Be sure to sign up for my new group: Personal Responsibility for Success Club on Facebook
http://t.pm0.net/s/c?6h.bkbz.1.7qpe.

Tags: personal responsibility by Marsha
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Love the one you’re with

Interestingly I’ve had several email’s in the last two days concerning couples growing apart. It must be getting close to a full moon.

My reply’s were very similar. If you think your partner is drifting away from how the relationship used to be, take action. It is your personal responsibility (and mine) to go the extra mile. Ask them for help. Take the approach that you are trying to be a better partner by being more caring, or whatever you choose, and need them to help you recognize and identify how you could be more caring.

Enlist their help and don’t wait for them to change – because they won’t. Trying to change another person does make for great first marriages. What are your thoughts?

Tags: Uncategorized, communicate by Marsha
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