A Thanksgiving Post for 101 Teachers in My Life
I enjoy making lists.
The list I want to reveal to you this Thanksgiving Day is my Gratitude List of 101 Teachers who have influenced my life and reminded me of the importance of being a lifelong learner.
This partial list is alphabetized by first name. Many of my Teachers are still living and some have passed on.
I consider this a “partial” Gratitude List because I’m absolutely certain that I’ve overlooked lots of people who have had deep influences on my personal and professional life. Forgive me if you are one of those people.
If you’ve taught me something, but don’t see your name on the list, again please forgive my oversight and help me complete my list by commenting & sharing what you feel you’ve taught me.
Sound fair enough?
My purpose in sharing my 101 Teachers list is for you to create your own. I encourage you to make a list of your Teachers and share it publicly as a declaration … just like I did.
The simple act of writing the names and what you’ve learned will put a smile on your face and make you feel great.
To see my list of 101 Teachers, click here –>
This list 101 Teachers is alphabetized to the best of my ability by first name. Each Teacher appears without any order of importance, but you can look at this list as having a one-hundred-and-one way tie for First Place :-)
- Abby Koniaris for teaching me what loyalty and commitment really means
- Aimee Mandossian for teaching me family-centered entrepreneurship
- Albert Einstein for teaching me to favor imagination over knowledge
- Albert Lasker for teaching me the significance of salesmanship in print
- Armand Morin for teaching me how to fill seminar rooms with Teleseminars
- Bilaal Rajan for teaching me that wild success is possible at any age
- Berny Dohrmann for teaching me the power of Sequencing my business growth
- Bill Glazer for teaching me never to confuse activities with accomplishments
- Blair Singer for teaching me the power of mastering my little voice within
- Bob Proctor for teaching me the importance for early morning review
- Bob Stone for teaching me the importance of supporting claims with evidence
- Bonnie Bruderer for teaching me the “What I appreciate most about you” game
- Breanna Mandossian for teaching me how a warrier-princess can be under 4 feet tall
- Bruce Barton for teaching me how to capture attention using parables in copy
- Buckminster Fuller for teaching me how great discoveries are uncovered by mistake
- Carol Mandossian for teaching me the power of Giving to friends and family
- Chet Holmes for teaching me the influence and power of persistent follow-up
- Claude Hopkins for teaching me how to craft a pre-emptive marketing advantage
- Clyde Bedell for teaching me how to isolate magic words in all my ad messages
- Dale Carnegie for teaching me to always start a story with a “specific incident”
- Dan Kennedy for teaching me the importance of making millionaires out of others
- Dan Safkow for teaching me how precision and thoroughness creates great partnerships
- Dan Sullivan for teaching me to focus on obstacles before identifying strategies
- Dave Ellis for teaching me the importance for becoming a world-class teacher
- Dave Lakhani for teaching me that persuasion lasts when done with relaxed intensity
- Dave Stech teaching me how finding six other people can transform any life
- David Ogilvy for teaching me how to attract interest with a repeated theme
- Deborah Rozman for teaching me the importance of heart-centered performance
- Deborah Shaw for teaching me how reputations are based on paying attention to details
- Dolan Gadoury for teaching me how it’s the little things make the biggest difference
- Eben Pagan for teaching me the importance of hiring only self-motivated Stars
- Eric Lingenfelter for teaching me why “Forgive me” has more power than “I’m sorry”
- Eugene Schwartz for teaching me how to channel demand utilizing “connectivity”
- Frank Kern for teaching me how critically important it is to never, ever, ever give up
- Gabriel Mandossian for teaching me that Humility can have impact at any age
- Gay Hendricks for teaching me the significance of the “donkey smuggler” story
- George Mandossian for teaching me to recite and speak publicly in front of crowds
- Greg Link for teaching me that a leader can be both supportive and indispensable
- Harv Eker for teaching me that getting what I want first means knowing what I want
- Ivan Misner for teaching to be a “host” not just a “participant” when networking
- Jack Canfield for teaching me the power of The Rule of Five in business and in life
- Janet Attwood for teaching me the power of declaring my passion in public
- Jay Abraham for teaching me to actively utilize the Strategy of Pre-eminence
- Jay Conrad Levinson for teaching me how many tactics are always better than one
- Jeff Johnson for teaching me how product bundling can double my Affiliate profits
- Jeff Walker for teaching me that the product launch date is always a moving target
- Jim Bunch for teaching how improving my environment can produce a brighter future
- Joe Polish for teaching me that it’s not who I know, but who knows me that counts most
- Joe Sugarman for teaching me the Triggers to amplify the influence of my sales copy
- Joe Vitale for teaching me how publicity stunts make my marketing more memorable
- John Assaraf for teaching me to find people who play at the things that I have work at
- Jon Butcher for teaching me that if my life is worth living then it’s worth writing about
- John Caples for teaching me the formula to writing headlines with more pulling-power
- John Carlton for teaching me how to add more impact to my copywriting bullets
- John Carpenter Dealey for teaching me the power of creating a Master Mind Group
- John Childers for teaching me how to structure a speech that sells from the stage
- John Gray for teaching me that my spouse can’t make me happy … only happier
- John E. Kennedy for teaching me the persuasive power of reason why copy
- John Powers for teaching me to never sacrifice honesty when writing sales copy
- John Reese for teaching me the importance of YES or NO and MORE or LESS
- John Yeck for teaching me how to empathetically see my reader’s point of view
- Larry Benet for teaching me that connecting others can lead to powerful trialogues
- Lee Brower for teaching me strategies to assist my students to overcome recidivism
- Leo Burnett for teaching me to uncover the inherent drama within every product
- Lisa Nichols for teaching me the power of adopting the No Matter What heart-set
- Lucia Smigel for teaching me to never apologize for demanding excellence in others
- Keith Cunningham for teaching me the power and influence of eatin’ my own cookin’
- Ken Blanchard for teaching me to praise others when I catch them doing things right
- Marci Shimoff for teaching me that Happiness can be passed on to many generations
- Marcus Buckingham for teaching me to strengthen my strengths, not my weaknesses
- Marianne Williamson for teaching me that whenever I bless others, I’ll feel more blessed
- Mark Victor Hansen for teaching me how Thinking BIG can be irresistible to others
- Matt Bacak for teaching me the power of Strategy Session in business and in life
- Maxwell Ross for teaching me to list my reader’s interests before I start to write
- Napoleon Hill for teaching me how interviewing thought leaders can lead to riches
- Nathaniel Branden for teaching me to favor experiences over explanations
- Noah St. John for teaching me the power behind why afformations work faster
- Pat Shanks for teaching me to document my thoughts so I can review them later
- Patrick Gentempo for teaching me the power of purpose in business and in life
- Paul Colligan for teaching me how to lean into the astonishing power of Syndication
- Paul Scheele for teaching me that learning how to learn defines the teacher I become
- Phineas Taylor Barnum for teaching me how showmanship can draw a crowd
- Raymond Rubicam for teaching me the power of “impact” in ad communications
- Rick Raddatz for teaching me how a handshake can be equal to a 50-page contract
- Rick Sapio for teaching me that my Not To Do list will always trump my To Do list
- Robert Collier for teaching me how to command desire through public curiosity
- Robert Schuller for teaching me how big achievement is preceded by simple planning
- Rosser Reeves for teaching me the importance of the Unique Selling Proposition
- Roy Williams for teaching me how the risk of insult is the price of clarity
- Scott Martineau for teaching me that business growth is also spiritual growth
- Seth Godin for teaching me the power of permission-based online marketing
- Shirley Polykoff for teaching me the importance of conducting motivation research
- Stephen M.R. Covey for teaching me how Trust is best marketing lubricant
- Stephen Josephs for teaching me to keep learning, even after I think I know it all
- Stephen Pierce for teaching me the importance of identifying a micro-niche
- Stu McLaren for teaching me that a Reunion is critical after a Teleseminar series
- Sue Morter for teaching me to say “Yes, I Am” to once unimaginable possibilities
- Tony Alessandra for teaching me to maintain by income, but work less
- Theodore MacManus for teaching me the rewards of the soft-sell copywriting style
- Vishen Lakhiani for teaching me the importance of keeping a Gratitude Log
- William Bernbach for teaching me how truth-telling can be a competitive advantage
Well there you have it – my the list of 101 Teachers I’m most grateful for this Thanksgiving Day.
I have no doubt I’ve failed to list many dozens or even hundreds of Teachers who have impacted my life. If you’re one of them, please comment & share what you’ve taught me in the Comment Box below.
What To Do Now: Make your own list of Teachers. Do as I did. I started with 10, then it went to 25. Then 50 … and then I had to make one hundred and one.
I suppose I could write a 1001 Teachers list, but that would be a topic for a new book, so I’ll leave it to 101 for now :-)
For now, I’ll simply leave you with two words: Happy Thanksgiving.
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Okay, so I know I’ve missed many names so if you’ve taught me anything, please comment & share so I’m reminded of what I’ve forgotten :-)
I’m serious.
All good wishes,
Alex
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Very inspiring, Alex. Take a moment to appreciate yourself for being so open to learning that you attract such great people to learn from.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Gay
PS, I caught a typo: Breanna Mandossian for teaching me hot to become a firm, yet loving parent
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Alex, you are on my list.
I hope you will let me be 102.
I remember teaching you the power of a microphone, mp3 audio files and FLV video files that can change your business and your life.
I am grateful this Thanksgiving you taught me the power of building a brand 8 years ago.
I still remain The Internet Audio Guy and the Internet Video Guy, the brand you taught me to build way back when.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Mike
Reading this was incredible inspiring.
I’ve taken notes of the things you’ve learned and I’m going to start looking for some people on your list I haven’t heard about.
Thank you very much Alex.
And happy thanksgiving to you and yours.
Carlos Juez
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Alex,
What a great idea publishing a list of you 101 teachers!
I love that you list your children and family as well as your mentors.
We have so much to learn from our children, that we often forget
how much they influence and change us to be better people.
I also want to thank YOU, for being an important teacher in my life.
I would not be where I am today, had I not been working closely with
you and learning from you on how to conduct teleseminars and to
build a business around them.
Thank You!
Have a great Thanksgiving!!
-Christina Hills
@christinahills
The Shopping Cart Queen
Alex
What a great model of gratitude and a great blog post – I’m starting my list today and I bet it will be a future blog post.
Happy ThanksLIVING
Jeff
Hi Alex,
Although I am not a certified teacher, I would like to think of myself as a person who stands by integrity. I am a person who cares a great deal about my friends and I would like to consider you as a friend. I hope that you may find throughout the years ahead I am a children’s book author who not only knows what it’s like to be a friend but also accept new friendships in my life.
Being loyal to friends and knowing what it’s like to have friends who may be only from a distant, but yet close at heart.
I am a humble friend, but anyone who knows me will say I am a true friend. I stand up for friends. Infact, most people I meet I think of as a friendship yet to come.
So with these words Alex, “Will You Be My Friend?” Enjoy your Thanksgiving with you family and loved ones.
I hope one day, I will be a teacher of friendship and integrity(on your list)
What a great post for Thanksgiving Day!
Alex, I thank you for everything you’ve taught me about business, productivity and life. And I’m sitting next to Jeff Herring on this Thanksgiving Day in part because of you and Teleseminar Secrets. Thank You… much love to you and yours on this day!
Maritza
PS I can’t wait to continue to learn from you and fellow students in this year’s Teleseminar Secrets Season!
What an inspiring post for the holidays to give credit to your mentors in your career. I will start working on my list of teachers. Thanks Alex
It’s a nice list. I learned from many in your list as well. Whether it’s buying their product like Eben Pagan, or learning for the excellent free stuff they deliver like Armand Morin for example.
Plus I learned from you as well in the Get Altitude interviews series. Powerful stuff. Thank you.
Great idea you had there. I’ll do the same on my blog soon, although I’m not sure It’ll reach 101 names.
Take care,
Franck
Martial Artist
Former Body Guard
Internet Business coach
Great list of people there Alex. I think its great to have such a wide range of teachers and thanks for the great saturday in Lonon, great content and great to see you enjoying yourself!
Looking forward to the next time.
Thanks and happy thanksgiving
Michael
Alex,
You’re one to whom I am thankful for teaching me so much about teleseminars and podasting, and also about teaching. Your continually productive creativity is a model!
Thank you.
Thanks to many wonderful teachers and early successes, I knew it all as a young Air Force officer teaching English and physics at the USAF Institute of Technology. Later, in charge of maintenance at a small base, I found how much I still had to learn, and that I learned most from those with the least formal “education.” (Intelligence lets people get along with education— and vice versa.)
Many of the most important things, I learned as a child. But much of the MOST important stuff, including a truer understanding of what I already “knew,” came later.
I’m about to make my own list (some are already recorded in my own Gratitude Journal).
Thanks for this idea, and for the helpful one-line summaries of what you learned from each! You cut right to the heart, and made the result a practical tool for us all! A Thanksgiving Oscar for that!
(the original) Bill Murray
Not sure where I may have added to your already incredible mind, Alex, but I know the reverse to be true. More valuable insights came from those short, early morning calls we shared than I might have experienced all week.
So, in the spirit of this post:
Alex Mandossian for teaching me to find the real solution within the question.
Thanks for sharing your list Alex. What it reminds us is that we’re all interconnected – we all depend on each other to learn what we’re here to learn. We are all teachers and students. I’ve no doubt that you would show up on many other people’s lists as their teacher! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
Bright, shiny objects!
;-)
Mark, what you added to me is the power of “lateral” thinking. MY HUGE OVERSIGHT! I so often credit you with that lesson you taught me in San Francisco during several conversations at Book Pub 2.0 … and of course I also overlooked what Rich taught me about bootstrapping, Michael about Civic Cycles and Dave about Persona Marketing.
Sheesh … I forgot my Huddle Group altogether … forgive me, guys. And of course, Happy Thanksgiving.
~ Alex
Bill, you are the “original” and thanks for commenting and sharing.
I’d like to see your list when you’re done with your first one hundred and one :-)
~ Alex
Michael,
Thanks for visiting and commenting. I’m looking forward to next time as well.
~ Alex
Share your list when you’re done.
~ Alex
Alex thanks for reminding us of how many wonderful people are our “teachers” in lives…and how it is so important to reflect, remember and give thanks for everyone around us who help us on our lifelong learning quest.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Barb
Hi Alex,
What a demonstration of true leadership, balance, knowledge, ethics and lots of value in this post.
Not only you inspired me to think about it in my life but also made me remember each and every contributions I have got in life.
You are one of the top 101 contributors in my life BTW.
Thank you for who you are and being a blessing in my life.
Best Regards,
-Gaj
P.S: This message truly from the bottom of my heart.
You’re sitting next to Jeff because you “showed-up” and so did he.
An oversight: Maritza, thanks for teaching me to stay optimistic about my teachers even if I’ve been disappointed in the past.”
I remember our discussion from our 1st Limo consult … remember the conversation? :-)
~ Alex
Dang … another oversight! Forgive me, Jeff.
Jeff, thanks for teaching me how to create a new topic in directory, even if the category didn’t exist.
Case and point: You single-handedly ignited, developed and built-out the Teleseminar article category in http://www.EzineArticles.com
Thanks brother,
~ Alex
Great list, beautifully written! Thanks so much for sharing.
Another oversight, forgive me.
Christina, thanks for teaching me how to transform tech-challenged students into Teleseminar marketing superstars.
Happy Thanksgiving,
~ Alex
Gaj,
Your message is accepted from the bottom of my heart :-)
Thanks for commenting and sharing,
~ Alex
Thanks for commenting and sharing, Barb.
Happy Turkey Day,
~ Alex
Wonderful and magnificent and thoughtful. Your teachers are some names that stand out in my life as well, if we were to do a survey, I’d be willing to bet (were I a believer in chance, which the kid isn’t) that Marci has blessed bookoodles of lives, but she didn’t get there without challenges as well. Alex thank you for taking the time to share with us, for being such an inspiration and for opening doors to opportunities for so many.
Dana
Charlotte,
I’m not a “certified” teacher either :-)
Your friend,
~ Alex
Sheesh, another oversight! Forgive me C.
Christina, thank you for teaching me how to transform tech-challenged newbies into world-class Teleseminar Marketers.
Happy Thanksgiving,
~ Alex
Gay,
Thanks for the typo. I’m sure one of many. I changed what Bree taught me … now it’s that “warrier-princesses can be under 4 feet tall”
Happy Thanksgiving,
~ Alex
Mike,
Too late. You’re 110 by now … forgive me for the oversight!
Michael, thank you for teaching me that talking websites can improve conversion and add a zero to my Net Worth.
Thanks for commenting and Happy T-Day,
~ Alex
Alex-
You have a great list.
I think tonight I need to create the same type of list.
I am so grateful for so many things in my life. I constantly forget how blessed I truly have been in my life.
Thank you for your post..it really was a wake up call.
Happy Thanksgiving
Alex, you are an inspiration. I love your material. My list of the Top 50 Most Trusted Experts Reveal Their Secrets for Relationship Success has been made into a book! How cool is that. Discover their secrets at http://www.ExcellentRelationships.com.
Gay Hendricks is one of these experts. What Gay says about the book is “Absolute honesty is the key to any relationship. Dr. Braxton’s new penetrating book summarizes this and other advice so that you can avoid relationship-killing mistakes, and take responsibility for creating your relationship the way you want it. Therapists will benefit from broadening their knowledge about what is really working in the real world with real couples.”
Others on the list include Dr. Phil McGraw, Tony Robbins, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, Byron Katie, Dr. John Gray Dr. Gary Chapman, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Dr. Gary Smalley, Dr. Laura Berman, Dr. Robin Smith, Dr. David Burns, David Deida, Dr. John Gottman, Dr. Leo Buscaglia, Michael Webb, Dr. Sue Johnson, Dr. Harville Hendrix, Dr. Marshall Rosenberg, Patricia Evans, Dr. David Schnarch, Drs. Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks, M. Gary Neuman, Dr. Barbara de Angelis, Dr. Harriet Lerner, Dr. Jeffrey Young, Susan Page, Alison Armstrong, Dr. David Richo, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, Dr. Willard Harley PhD, Dr. Gail Saltz, Dr. John Welwood, Dr. Margaret Paul, Dr. Pat Love, Michele Weiner-Davis, Ellen Kreidman, Dr. Steven Stosny, Dr. Bill Doherty, Dr. Jeff Bernstein, Dr. Barry McCarthy, Dr. Gilda Carle, Terrance Real, Dr. Janis Abrahms Spring, Dr. Howard Markman, Drs. Charles & Elizabeth Schmitz, Kara Oh, Olivia Mellan, Drs. Lana Holstein & David Taylor, Drs. Peter Pearson & Ellyn Bader, Dr. Jonathan Rich.
Guess what, Alex. Because I took your class in Teleseminar Secrets, I will be interviewing many of these experts. YOU ROCK!
Thank you for showing me a way to a way more fulfilling life.
Love,
Scott
Thank you for commenting and sharing.
Happy Thanksgiving,
~ Alex
Holy crap this is an awesome post! I must admit when I first saw your email I said, “OK, here’s another opportunistic Internet marketer with his twist on Thanksgiving Day. Blah blah blah.” And for that initial view I grade myself as follow: “FAIL!”
Thank you so much for taking the time and energy into writing your unique thoughts about every person on your list. It was enlightening, educational, and perspective setting. You were my teacher today. Again, thank you, Alex.
Hi Alex,
I have a similar list. You are on it, for a multitude of reasons. Most notably for showing me how to connect with other thought leaders and create ways to include them in my events, products and programs.
Many of the names on my list are also on your list, but many others are not recognizable, for they are not public figures, authors or celebrities. They are people throughout my life who were/are servants, encouragers, and teachers. Once a month I write a hand written letter to one of these teachers, some of whom were in my life during grade school and you would be amazed how happy they are to hear my words of appreciation.
So make a list, go one step further and tell the person while you still can.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone :)
Live Your Dreams,
Jill Koenig
http://www.TheGoalGuru.com
Thank you Alex for yet another heart warming post.
I am thankful for you for….
….Showing me the power of a positive NO
….that Marketing changes Minds and Promotion changes behaviour
….that saying less is better than saying to much
….that transparency in all relationships is key to having relationships that last a lifetime
….not to strive for great or good content but to give content worthy of devotion
….that a great idea is an idea to take action on if you think it is a great idea 24 hours after having it
….to be open to receiving
….my reputation is my most valuable asset
….to always leave a voice message
….to do business based business not favour based business
….build relationships that will not only serve you but also the ones you love and the globe as a whole
….My Life is My Message….
Thankfully Yours,
~Dolan
Alex:
Thanks for a great list. You are certainly on my Top 100 and Top 10 teachers.
Looking forward to this year’s TSS course and Reunion.
Alan Stransman
Hi Alex:
I absolutely LOVE it!
What is truly remarkable about your list is that no acknowledgment required more than one line of text.
Thank you for being THE consummate professional and so generous with your time, knowledge and expertise.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Best regards.
Clive
Alex, this list itself is a fantastically
valuable resource.
Four years ago I came across a single
name and it changed my life. Now I’m
living my dreams as a full-time copywriter
all because I looked up a name.
I hope people understand that through
your gratitude you’re also giving them
a priceless list of names to look into.
I started with Gary Halbert… one name
after another I eventually found you too.
Thank you.
Alex,
Even from the UK I can feel the spirit of Thanksgiving through your 101 list. Your continuing help and advice is proving amazing on both a personal and professional level.
I can feel the groundswell building here with what we are learning from you. Looking forward to the future I can see many aspects of my life and those that I can touch, will be immeasurably better from meeting you.
Happy Thanksgiving, thanks for your help today, thanks so much for coming to London, and my kindest regards to your family for parting with you briefly to allow our paths to cross.
Healthy regards,
Dr Adam L. Smith – Chiropractor
Alex,
It’s amazing… there’s the first 101… and then there’s the next 101, and the next, and so on (to infinity and beyond).
If we look at the number of people who have taught us at least one thing in our lives, it never really ends. Our learning and those who teach us is a life-long relationship.
We’d like to thank you for being a teacher, mentor and friend in our lives.
And I (Pat) would like to publicly thank Lorna, who has taught me that nothing is perfect.
You’ve taught us about heart-centered marketing and all about smuggling donkeys.
Happy Thanksgiving and to infinity and beyond ~
–Pat & Lorna
Lorna,
Thanks for completing the “coolest” couple. You’re the “spectacular” in SP :-)
Happy T-day from the lower Forty-Eight,
~ Alex
Thanks for sharing … and reminding me what I learned from Gary. He taught me that it’s impossible to have writer’s block if I just speak into a microphone. Thanks, Gary.
~ Alex
Thank you, Clive.
~ Alex
Alan,
Thanks for commenting and sharing. I can hardly wait for that first weekend in March.
Speak soon,
~ Alex
Thanks, D. In less just one week, we finally get to rest some ;-)
~ Alex
Jill,
Another huge oversight! Forgive me.
Thanks for teaching me the importance making a list of dreams. I don’t think you know you taught me that, but I didn’t make lists like this until after I met you :-)
Many thanks,
~ Alex
Steve,
I grade you as “Teacher” :-)
Thanks for commenting and sharing,
~ Alex
Adam,
Besides your exceptional name, it has been an amazing two weeks from not knowing you, to waking up Thanksgiving morning and coaching you. I finished this list 10 minutes after our Skype chat :-)
To many healthy and fruitful years ahead!
~ Alex
Thanks Alex, for teaching me that marketers can be rarely classy and achieve great things… And for being so selfless, and open to give credit to whom credit is due (this is something that really happens in the guru arena), God bless you!!
I meant “rarely”, not “really”….lol
Alex,
I love that you included your children here. As a former classroom teacher, I know that the children in our lives continue to teach us valuable lessons in all areas of our lives.
Connie Ragen Green
What a fabulous idea and a fabulous list! It’s something I’ll definitely do for myself!
Great list Alex. one omission worth mention… My wife Gina Sprenkle-Gunning is a 13 year veteran of internet marketing and has been an extraordinary teacher of new internet marketers for many years. She definitely gets my vote!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family and to all the readers…
Thanks to our troops – looking forward to a job well done and a safe homecoming.
Alex,
Thanks for the thought-provoking blog post on this Thanksgiving day. My list would definitely include you. I have learned a tremendous amount of useful information and tools from you. I wasn’t even sure what online marketing was all about until our paths crossed several years ago. Yet, today, here I have a business that focuses on that very industry. I am very thankful for you.
Enjoy the rest of the Thanksgiving day/weekend. :-)
-T
What a valuable list of key words of wisdom. You are a treasure map of treasure maps Alex. Happy Thanksgiving!
Alex,
What an inspiring idea and post! You have certainly been one of my top teachers and you are in that role once again. I see some really good takeaways from what you’ve done here…
• It keeps us focused on the positive and our growth (instead of getting caught up in circumstance)
• The focus is on personal evolution: how can we evolve and what insights can we be mindful of along the way
• Acknowledgement and recognition of others and their impact on us
Thanks for sharing such an “evolved” way of thinking–and living.
~ Marc Harty
Alex,
I absolutely remember our conversation during the 1st limo consult I had with you! And I am SO glad I stayed optimistic and found excellent, eye & heart-opening, over-delivering teachers like you…
And so many from my own fabulous list of 101 teachers here too: Jeff Herring, Christina Hills, Mike Stewart, Pat & Lorna, TSS peers, etc, etc…
Love, Maritza
Hey Alex
Happy Thanks Giving my friend
Wow on top of the gratitude flood I experienced as I went through your list, the learning that comes just from the one liner comments you made are amazing.
Thanks for the amazing day in London and your gift, which I will pay forward in abundance.
May this day and every day be super blessed with even more magical moments for you and your family
All that is enlightened within me, honours all that is enlightened within you
Until next time
Harry
Alex,
Thanks, teacher, for always teaching…
And you got a mention on the 1st Webisode of Maritza and my http://OnlineBizShow.com
Onward & Upward!
Jeff
Hey Alex — honored to make your list. Thank you for being one of my teachers and giving me ideas and tools that changed my business drastically.
Alex -
Thank you for including me in your list, I’m humbled. And, thank you for the most valuable gift of all, that of your friendship, I value it deeply. I look forward to the next time and every time we connect.
Be well friend.
Dave
Dear Alex,
What an inspiration to many you really are! Thank you for always “poking” and giving me materials I needed to take my mission and life’s purpose to the next level. I just have to follow through and take action. You continue to impact and contribute to many a life of authors, speakers and entrepreneurs.
Alex our world is a better place because of you!
Looking forward to re-connect with you again.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Infinite love and gratitude!
Your re-awakening student,
Jhet van Ruyven
White Rock, B.C. Canada
Living in a life of gratitude, abundance and purpose
http://www.thetaleofjuliet.com
Alex,
Happy Thanksgivings & thank you for sharing so such of yourself.
Your list is inspirational in so many ways. For me, one lesson your list high-lights, is the opportunities we all have to learn something special from the few, amongst the many, people we interact with in our daily lives.
And, as your list shows, those we can learn from transcend the boundaries of space and time. So long as we can perceive and experience (read, hear, watch, sense, etc), then those we learn from are not limited by age, physical form, life or death.
I right now have got a book and I’ve started on my 101, (I once lived on a street at #101; a place that has special meaning for me).
Thank you also Alex, for last Saturday and ‘The Knowledge’ in London.
Love, Happiness and Laughter,
Tony O
PS. Alex, with you I’m reminded (that is I have a tingling awareness) of how little I know & just how so much I have to learn. One thing I like about you is how you dress learning up as fun which helps to counteract that old feeling of overwhelm.
Hi Mr Mandossian
I first came to know of you when I was invited to a teleseminar you did through Wealth Mentors in Singapore.
About lists – I make lots of them, usually my ‘To-Dos’, daily work lists, things I still have to do – this means that the focus of my lists has been on what I do not have in my life yet. No wonder then that I usually dread looking at my lists.
Reading your list today got me thinking that lists can be about what we already have in life, the people we are grateful for, lessons we have learned, and so on.
I think such a list helps focus on the abundance that is already in my life, rather than on what is lacking in my life (as my previous lists did).
I am starting on my “Thanksgiving” (or “ThanksLiving”) list right now, and planning to put it up next to my mirror so that I will look at it everyday.
Thank you for inspiring me to do this, and helping shift my thinking.
– Vimala, Singapore
Alex, I believe that I taught you a very valuable lesson:
That it is a LOT more fun to watch someone else deal with the pressure and stress of a major event than to deal with it yourself! :-)
I love you man, and I’ve got your back.
Thank you for all you’ve helped me with, and everything that lay ahead.
Regards,
Greg
Impressive, especially the way you summarized the lessons taught. An inspiring exercise. The other thing that jumped out at me was how focused the general learning themes were. Goes a long way toward explaining your success.
It also helps me because when I think about the teachers I would name, I get a better focus on what gifts I have to share. Thanks Alex!
Great List Alex.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your beautiful family.
Much Love,
Laura Fenamore XO
Great idea, the Teachers List, which I immediately passed on to my sons after starting my own, and I will spread it among my friends. As usual, “there is always room for improvement.”
Could you make hyperlinks to your teachers’ websites and/or e-mail [except for Albert Einstin’s e-mail – he lost his hotmail account for not using it for a too long time :-)?
“John Gray for teaching me that my spouse can’t make me happier, only happier”
I think thats sposed to be “not happy, only happier” ;)
Also, what’s the “strategy of pre-eminence”?
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What a fantastic idea Alex, thank you for the suggestion. You will certainly be on my list of 101 though I have learned so much from you it will be hard to narrow it down to one thing.
Thank you again for coming to visit us in London last weekend and for sharing The Knowledge with us. It was a life impacting experience!
To your Fabulous Success,
Dawn
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Thanks, Dawn.
The “Knowledge” event was intimately small, but remarkably fun and powerful. I appreciate you commenting and sharing here and hope it is one of many more comments to be posted as we move toward 2010.
~ Alex
Hari,
You’re absolutely right. I just changed it and thanks for point this out. It took me over 3 1/2 hours to write this list and so I’ve caught many typos on the post … I wanted to get it out on Thanksgiving, so again, “Sloppy success over perfect mediocrity” is what I opted for.
I even changed a few Teachers descriptions such as my daughter’s – Breanna. After Gay Hendricks pointed out a typo I had for her, I thought, “Wait a minute …” Breanna is my warrier-princess … so I changed my description, which I recommend anyone else to do if they go through this exercise.
As for the “strategy of pre-eminence” … all you do is go to http://www.Google.com and Type in “Jay Abraham Strategy of Pre-Eminence” and you’ll get more than enough explanations of that brilliant marketing principle is about. Fair enough?
Thank you for commenting and share here and I hope it’s one of many as we lean into 2010.
Gratefully,
~ Alex
Paul,
Google is much better at providing you links than I am. Most of my teachers are public figures and have a dominant web presence, so I recommend you “Google” them (used as a “verb”) and then study, learn, teach and master what you see.
Good luck, it’s going to be a wild journey.
~ Alex
Big oversight on my part!! Forgive me, Laura.
Laura, thanks for teaching me that in “Giving we receive…” I’ve watched that brief video clip from the TSS Reunion (2008) again and again. I’ve heard that lesson before, but it didn’t “click” for me until I heard it from you. Thanks again!
Happy Thanksgiving,
~ Alex
Stan,
Great observation and lesson to consider. Thank you for commenting and sharing. When I was thinking about how to devise this list, I first asked myself, “What do I know?” And then I asked, “Who taught me?”
Then the names came pouring in.
Part of the reason I made the list was to find out what omissions I’ve made and as many “Teachers” have been commenting on this blog post, I’ve realized what they taught me (Maritza, Jeff, Mike Stewart, Laura, Christina and others) and acknowledged the lessons so I could add to the Gratitude Log, as Vishen taught me.
Again, your observation is golden and thank you for adding value to this blog.
~ Alex
Greg … sheesh … another huge oversight on my part! Forgive me, you are an amazing teacher and friend and can’t help but admire the massive amount of trust and loyalty you’ve put into our new business relationship and friendship.
So besides feeling that it’s more fun watching a friend deal with the pressure and stress of a major event (and doing that while getting paid from that friend), I want to add a remarkable lesson you taught me (remarkable as in “able to be remarked”) … here it is:
Greg, thank you for teaching me how putting your core values (such as “accountability”) into the daily theme of an event can all the difference for the audience, as well as your own Team.
Thank you … and you know I’ve got your back :-)
~ Alex
Vimala,
Thanks for commenting and share here. You’re 15 hours and a half-day away … but reading your comment on “ThanksLiving” instantly dissolves the distance or geography between. Many thanks again.
~ Alex
Tony,
Thanks for commenting and sharing. Looks like you could have a “101″ series of lessons starting with the specific incident of how you lived on a street at #101. Maybe a “tap” on the shoulder from the Universe (as they say at Money & You training) to start writing, speaking or video recording that series?
Could get interesting if you asked your students/teachers to submit the lessons they’ve learned. I know the days of multi-author books are done, but that’s what Jack and Mark were told when they submitted “Chicken Soup for the Soul” to over 140 publishers ;-)
If you write it, I’ll read it …
~ Alex
Vish,
Thanks for commenting and what you’ve also taught me is how a Teacher’s message has more impact than the Teacher’s brand (name). I know lots of Teachers who get hung up “hey, that my stuff” when they don’t even realize they got it from someone else who unknowingly got it from someone else who, in turn, got it from someone else … and it typically leads back to the ancient Chinese, Greek, Roman, Indian, Arabic or Egyptian teachings :-)
But when you gave me permission to utilize the History of Web 2.0 in my presentations (from 1996 – NY Times of ONE-TO-ONE era to 2008 – Reddit of MANY-TO-MANY + PERSONALIZED) you are always given credit and my Internet Optimization Secrets training is dramatically improved.
So thanks for that act of generosity as a Teacher. Meant to tell you last time we met, but never got to it … so declaring it publicly here is more fun anyway.
Speak soon,
~ Alex
I like the concept of “Webisode” That has legs, good luck!
~ Alex
Harry,
I’m so glad you made it to “The Knowledge” seminar. As intimately small as it was (low-ceiling and all) I found it to be one of the most memorable teaching experiences of my life.
If you decide to create a 101 Teacher’s list, I’d love to see since I’m sure we share similar Core Values.
One question … I received a miniature Black Taxicab with a unsigned note on a Trialogue card. It came to me the after the end of the training day and I’m wondering if you are the anonymous Giver?
I read the note and see the miniature Black Taxicab every day and I’m hoping to get a “confession” :-) from the anonymous Giver so I can personally thank them. If it is YOU, please let me know. If you know who gave it, please let me know. No pressure … ;-)
Thanks for commenting and sharing,
~ Alex
I figured you’d remember that Limo consult. It’s funny, I can even remember where I was on the 101 Fwy when we were chatting. That was two TSS Reunions ago!
Thanks again,
~ Alex
Another HUGE oversight on my part! Forgive me, Marc.
Marc, thanks for teaching me how to become a “process” thinker and to focus on strategies, not just tactics.
Thanks for commenting and sharing and I’m ready for your next PR post on this blog ;-)
With gratitude,
~ Alex
Dan, thanks for commenting and sharing…
By the way, I owe you something from “The Knowledge” as a VIP. If you are the same Dan Morelle I’m thinking of, you didn’t make it to the VIP cocktail party, Ivo, but you did pay the VIP price (I believe you were there for lunch).
Anyway, get hold of Layla at http://www.AlexHelpDesk.com and she’ll connect me with you so we can discuss an additional gift I can offer you for paying for, but not receiving for all the advantages of “Knowledge VIPs” … good to go?
Speak soon,
~ Alex
Another Teacher oversight on my part, Terri … forgive me :-)
Terri, first off, thanks for my Thanksgiving Day ecard…
Also, thanks for teaching me the importance of paying attention on what others like to receive as gifts.
Every time we opened up another bottle Silver Oak cab with our friends, we thought of you and were thankful for you. Since last Christmas Holiday, I now give “experiential” gifts – such as restaurant certificates, massage certificates, etc. rather than cash.
Cash gifts or bonuses can be spent (consumed) easily and there’s no experience there. But buying lunch for my web dev Team five Fridays in a row as a “Thank You” is the best use of $500 I know.
I “gift” experiences, not just cash because of your gift to us last year. Never told you that, but I though you ought to know.
Thank you,
~ Alex
fixed now to “rarely” … but I found that “slip” interesting as well ;-)
Dave L,
The thing I appreciate most about you is that we start our conversations where we left off … even if it was over a year ago. I loathe starting from scratch and I never find myself doing that with you.
That brief conversation we had at SANG meant much to me and learned so much more from you. “Ditto” on your feelings about our friendship and I too am looking forward to the next time we connect … hopefully before the beginning of 2010 :-)
Happy Thanksgiving weekend,
~ Alex
Juliet
Thanks for your comment and sharing it publicly.
By the way, if you are reading this comment back to Juliet, it would be worth your time and effort to grab your mouse and click to: http://www.TheTaleOfJuliet.com … it’s an inspiring story and as we approach the end of 2009, this is as good a time as any to take a look. Turn up your speaker :-)
To Your Success (and re-awakening),
~ Alex
Hi Alex,
Thank you for sharing this simple, yet profound thanksgiving for the top 101 teachers that came to your mind. Doing something similar would be valuable for each of us.
Although we have never met, you have made a big difference in my life. Your “7 Most Important Teleseminar Questions” (http://bit.ly/6G6Ftv) are fantastic and we are seeing fruit quickly from applying those.
Blessings for this Thanksgiving and Christmas season to be your most special ever!
Randy
“Blessed to be a blessing”
THE CONNECTOR and The Journal Guy
Alex,
Thank you very much for inspiring me. I am starting my list today. As a new student of the Teleseminar secrets I can’t wait for the new season to start. Reading all your past students posts and how much you helped them I take courage that I will find my path towards to success with your help.
All the best to you and your family.
Penelope
Hey ALEX THANKS!!
The Teacher I most appreciate are MOMS. The mere whisper of an Idea or action guidance can change the world. The Comedian, MOMS Mabely, when asked to spell her name said,” It’s M-O-M frontwards, M-O-M backwards and Upsidedown, it’s W-O-W….WOW!”
I appreciate the last words whispered to her Teenage Son from a tomato farming town in West Pennsylvania, She said, “Jami Lloyd Tomer, I want to go out and find a way to change the world!” It took him 67 years (..God’s Time) but I think he found it.
I appreciate the Teachings from My Own Mother, Grandma, and Neighborhood Mom’s who taught,” Go ASK somebody what You could do for them then go do it, like you doin’ it for me…Keep Doin’ it and you’ll get more that you think you want or need” THANKS MOMS! You know, Alex, in my 56 years, Moms Never lied.
Peace & Blessings to you and yours, This day and all days,
Greg Snead of AskYourTravelBuddy.com and http://www.AskAboutTeleseminarSecrets.com
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Hello Alex,
THANK YOU! It is always nice to hear from you.I look forward to teaching from you more and more.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Take care,
~N
Brilliant list Alex! Eye opener. Teachers are noble and god-sent creation. They light up the universe and enrich us with their wisdom and knowledge. You just taught me 101 tips/lessons in 60 secs. Thks for sharing :)
Alex: I’m honored to be part of your list and what a great idea.
Joe
Joe,
Thanks for commenting.
I remember back how you, Yanik and I first crossed paths back in 2004. It was an interesting beginning and it has led to what I consider a lifelong friendship. Thanks also, on behalf myself and other direct response marketers, for how deep an impact you’ve had to the Industry.
For anyone reading this besides Joe, take this personal recommendation right now. Get Joe’s Direct Marketing Trilogy: Advertising Secrets, Marketing Secrets and Television Secrets. That trilogy changed my thinking and my life.
Thanks again for sharing, Joe.
~ Alex
Liana,
Wow, in 60 seconds? You’re a fast reader :-)
Thanks for commenting and sharing,
~ Alex
Greg,
Very clever observation and share. Thank you,
~ Alex
Penelope,
I find that the comments are more valuable than my posts. Thanks for commenting and sharing your observation.
~ Alex
Wow! What a great “Heart Opener” Thank you sooooo much Alex. I will start my list today. What a wonderful list you have. I learn something EVERYTIME I read anything from you. Thank you again for sharing so much of yourself and those that have taught you.
From an unknown student of yours who hopes to be HANGING OUT at your events soon.
Randy,
You and Larry Benet should get “connected.” :-)
Happy Holidays and thanks for commenting … also I appreciate your kind words.
~ Alex
Alex,
I would highly recommend adding ‘THE TRUTH DOCTOR” Dr Brad Blanton to your list of teachers to learn from. He is the world expert on Radical Honesty, A phenomenal mentor to assist you in authentic self expression, way beyond what you can imagine being.
We both have also signed up for the December Teleseminar secrets program.
Thanks for all your input thus far!!
The Honesty Coach, Marina Dervan
Marina,
I’d enjoy learning from Dr. Brad. I’m sure he’ll be on the list of 1,001 as soon as I learn from him. Thanks for registering for TSS and I’m looking forward to learning from you too
To your success,
~ Alex
Dr. Carlos,
Many thanks for your comment and thanks for sharing the “Heart Opener” concept … I really like that and so will my friends at http://www.HeartMath.com … I’ll make sure to share that with them because it’s the first I’m hearing it.
To the “Unknown Student” … :-)
~ Alex
Alex, I’m honored to be on your list. Afformations have changed my life too.
My favorite part of the day is reading emails from people around the world who have used Afformations to make more money, lose weight, find the love of their lives, or just find peace in stressful times.
Thanks for the opportunity to share.
Ask away,
~Noah
http://Afformations.com
Jim Rohn. Classic motivational speaker.
Wow – Alex
I love your doubling -up strategy: 25 to 50 to 100 and elsewhere I have heard you counsel: get one customer, then two, then four, then eight. Make one dollar, then two, then four, then eight…..
It reminds me of the story of the grains of rice – where a powerful king once had his life saved by a simple sage. As a reward, the king offered the sage whatever he desired – land, gold, a palace, anything.
At that time there was a great famine in the land, and the king had filled his barns with rice, but was allowing his subjects to starve. So the sage requested a grain of rice to be placed on a chessboard. He then asked the king to place two grains on the second square, and for his reward, he requested of the king that he filled the board by doubling the number of grains on each consecutive square until all 64 squares were full.
Needles to say the king was unable to complete the task but the sage had become the owner of all the rice in the kingdom. The sage used the rice to feed the starving people and kept them alive and heathy for seven years, until the famine had passed.
One grain, then two, then four, then eight…..
~ Your list is a wonderful idea – I read it all last night and retired to bed exhilarated and exhausted!
When I got up this morning a flood of ideas appeared from nowhere. I wrote them down as fast as I could, and within half an hour I had a complete business proposal around one idea in a niche well so narrow and deep that until now, I could not envision it as a business. When I finished writing, I put my notes away and got on with my work.
Thank you Alex, you’ll know what I mean……. Wow.
~ Michael
Hey Alex,
I love the list!!! It inspired me to create my own list of Teachers. Thank you for being one of the best teachers I know who have taught me to
“Improve never invent.”
With much appreciation and gratitude,
Layla
Chris,
I’m not sure what you meant by your comment as it relates to Jim. But I do know my favorite quote of his is “The bigger the WHY, the easier the HOW”
I’m paraphrasing, but you get the picture. I don’t if he got it from Frederich Nietzsche who said, “He who has a why to live can bear with almost any how,” which ironically is also noted in Victor Frankel’s 1946 classic book: “Man’s Search for Meaning.”
So that’s probably more than you needed to hear, but I love that quote and all my Teleseminar interviews typically start with the “Why” question.
Thanks for your comment,
~ Alex
Hey Layla,
Thank you for being the best Help Desk manager and colleague any Teacher/Student would hope to have. Can’t wait to put Help Desk Secrets together with you.
~ Alex
Michael,
I do know what you mean. Thanks for commenting and sharing. It means much to me.
~ Alex
Noah,
Others feel the same way about your Afformations since they typically start with the god parent of all questions: WHY …
Thanks for commenting and sharing,
~ Alex
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Alex,
Superb list. Havcing found you via Harv Eker’s courses, I can’t wait to get started studying with you in a week’s time!
Warmest regards,
Dave.
Dave,
Looking forward to crossing paths many times from this point forward.
Thanks for commenting & sharing,
~ Alex
Hi ALEX
Thanks, u given me next post.
Feel unhappy to seem the list above GOPAL name is miss.
Great list! But it’s more than a list of teachers… It’s a great list of what many of us should strive to learn… I have to go through it as a check list and see did I learn this? check. Did I learn this one? check. And plan to learn the missing links… [the ones that apply to me - and most of them do apply]
Thanks Alex for sharing!
E.G. –
Thanks for noticing how to utilize the list.
The Teachers’ names are critically important to me because they relate to my personal experiences of where I picked up each of the 101 Lessons.
And even more interesting is that if I cover their names and just look at the lessons they taught me, I’ll have a powerful list of 101 Lessons without any bias as to WHO taught me or WHERE the lessons came from.
The only reason I mention this is because I have some Teachers who feel it’s critically important to acknowledge them for what they taught me, and others such as Dave Ellis, who say flat-out … “Use what I teach you and DO NOT give me any of the credit of where you learned it from.”
I like to think of myself being somewhere in the middle of those two extremes – 100% acknowledgment and 0% acknowledgment – with my Students because I’m hard-wired for a little acknowledgment (at this point in my life) than Dave ;-)
Thanks for commenting and sharing,
~ Alex
Inspirational post, Alex! What a wonderful way to give thanks. There are so many people that bless our lives and this is just a fabulous way to recognize those who contribute to making us who we are.
Very much looking forward to TSS starting next week!
Warm regards,
Kirsten Nelson
Great inspiration to think and act in a thankful and positive manner. I am going to read the list each morning and highlight one line each day to begin to create the habit being thankful to someone for something every day and affirm it.
Thanks for sharing
regards
Clarrie
I hope your Thanksgiving was good. This post kind of got me thinking about many great teachers I’ve had that have made a substantial difference in my life as well. I think the holidays have the tendency of generating that kind of reflection.
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Hey Alex
Coming back to this post I have a PACK YOUR BAG MOMENT!!!
If Alex Mandossian can make time to respond back to EVERY person that posts on his blog [WOW] then I too can transcend my ego even further and connect with my community on an even more personal level.
Thank You
Re the Black Taxi Cab mmmmmmmmm
I am glad it is serving its purpose and you better than most will understand my reason for not giving you the gift in person
As you had given me a gift I did not want your gift to be seen as a transaction [ie by me returning something]
I will always treat your invitation as a cherished gift my friend as I am a GREAT RECEIVER!
Also whilst the gratitude is flowing thanks for helping me make one of Dwayne’s life goals come true – To meet Alex Mandoassian live ;-) I have him to thank for immersing me in Madossian Madness for the past few years!
The Youth Coaching Course Home Study Programme we created was from your wisdom
http://www.youthcoachingacademy.com/ycc-hsp
[the words donkey and smuggling have come to my awareness right now, and I am not sure why ;-) ]
Look forward to connecting with you on the Big Call on Thursday!
Stay Blessed
Harry
Hey Alex,
I’ve been learning from you from a far for a few years now and can say that meeting you at the knowledge event proves that you’re one of the coolest guys on the net.
Have I taught you anything?
Don’t know…
…but I don’t think you’ve had someone run out of the your event in laughter come back in and have to leave again.
:-)
Dwayne
The list is a great idea!
Thank you
That’s a really neat list! Really liked it. I should make one myself soon. :) It’s really so important to be grateful for the people we have met in life. Perhaps we could have never reached anywhere near where we are right now without them. Hope your Thanksgiving was awesome! Cheers Alex! :D
Supper exciting tour world wide with THANKSGIVING by ALEX
Here found vast learning scope just like sky.
ALEX, YOU HAVE COVERD WHOLE WHAT LEFT?
O nly one sun clear whole the darkness on the planet.
Alex, you are next to Sun to enlighten all.
Gopal
fix my credit…
I have to put a bookmark on this website!…
Wow, I just found myself on a list with Canfield, Godin and Covey. Now that … makes my year! Thanks, Alex
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Alex,
What an inspiring list and what a wonderful acknowledgement for all of them. You inspire me always.
Thank you for teaching me about the importance of transparency.
Thank you for teaching me that anything is possible. Even having teleseminars that last for 7 hours and start in the middle of the night in some time Zones.
Thanks for being my friend and for gifting me your beautiful wife as a girlfriend. I was so happy to have her as my secret santa
Love, Shelly
Alex, that’s a wonderful, inspiring post; would you mind sharing with me and all your readers what “early morning review” is? What’s the key concept here?
Thank you!
The key to “review” means to “re” “view” what you’re already familiar with. A book. An CD. An e-course. Whatever learning material you’ve consumed in the past and want to review. By starting out your day with a “review” you automatically dive deeper into that content and start the day out with more confidence.
Thanks for commenting and sharing,
~ Alex
Your topic, more than other topics, is so ideal for Teleseminars … regardless of the time zone :-)
Thanks for commenting and sharing and one thing about Aimee is “she gifted herself to you” … I had very little to do with it. Question: Are you still filling up that Kindle? Lots of great books out for the Holidays.
Speak soon,
~ Alex
Alex, I find you via Vishen Lakhiami, and what a find you are. Thanks for an inspiring topic.. one that EVERYONE can connect with, and benefit from
Teacher…what is the definition? We are constantly learning from any and all people if we pay attention. Every single person knows of things that we do not know about, thus, everyone is a potential teacher, if our mind is open to listening and learning.
Mentors, who I most look up to, who I’ve learned the MOST from…
It all starts with my parents, who are responsible for my core, my base, my basic fundamentals and principles.
From there I’d say at present…
Coach John Wooden is a fundamentally solid and sound as you’ll find man to look up to. The late Og Mandino is great. Zig Ziglar is a living legend who i have met personally and he “walks the talk that he talks.. something very admirable in a person.
Currently re reading and re learning from the late and super great Dale Carnegie.
I would be neglectful if I didn’t mention my 3 Lab retrievers, who teach me everyday to LIVE life, to LOVE life and people, and to LICK life to its Fullest! The Dogs GET WHAT IT’s ALL ABOUT !
Finally I have a website called Smile-Therapy where I learn everyday from people sharing their ideas, tips, and wisdom. Stop by and DO SHARE :)
Thank you
Tim S, Smile-Therapy.com
Great Post on this Blog…
I saw this really good post today….
So you do the “early morning review” yourself each day in the morning?
Also, do you have a daily routine “to-do” list you’re using to take action that we could get inspiration from?
Hint – maybe this is a topic for an upcoming post…
Yes, I do 1/2 hour morning review that I choose the night before. The “to do” list is on my whiteboard and use the Rule of 5 daily … small, actionable items. If you want a better understanding, I recommend you study and learn from http://www.ActionSecrets.com … you don’t have to purchase Marketing Minute, but by opting-in you’ll get access to my To Do strategies.
Thanks for commenting and sharing,
~ Alex
Wow!
That’s why you are great (and much greater) Teacher, Alex M !!! :D
Thanks for sharing
Hehe, and this is infact a great way to marketing for them :p I also love them.
best regards,
Linh
http://www.bestlinh.com
Just stay with pen name MJ, now that you use that name.
Once on a Gerald O’Donnell interview you said MJ had a
cold and you were subbing for him as V. If true, then that’s
confusing and finer minds might want to know why. Using
superlatives is also l little over the top, and subtle use of
language is more powerful to finer minds, even in marketing.
Yeah, I recall reading that report a few months ago, it was very practical advice. Great information which I’m still using today.
Btw, just wondering, maybe you would like to use a plugin which enables us receive follow-up comments by email?
Do a search on wordpress.org, I’m sure there are quite a few goodies out there.
P.S. I use one myself, can’t recall its name. If you want I’ll search it for you :)
Condrut, when you recall the name of the plug in, let me know. Thanks.
~ Alex
Keniwamura, honestly I have no idea what you’re referring to or talking about with your post. Please be more specific if you a comment back. Too much of subtle language cause more confusion for me than even over the top language. Frankly, I don’t even know if your post was meant to be read by me :-(
~ Alex
While this topic can be very challenging for most people, my opinion is that there has to be a middle or common ground that we all can find. I do appreciate that you’ve added relevant and rational commentary here though. Very much thanks to you!
Here’s the plugin I was talking about :)
http://txfx.net/wordpress-plugins/subscribe-to-comments/
You probably could also find it on wordpress.org
Let me know what you think.
perfect
I want to quote your post in my blog. It can?
And you et an account on Twitter?
Wow :) It’s too bad more people haven’t heard about this site, this covered just what I needed to know :D
A beautiful list Alex…thank you for sharing!
Happy Thanksgiving too. do you really got so much teacher and mentor ? greatfully.