I’m up here in Baltimore as I type this. Speaking for a wonderful group of people who help others with Behavioral Health through their practice. Seeing what they do and the profound impact they have on others gives me encouragement.
Even though most of them are in non-profit areas, I had the thought that we only get something out of life when we produce. People who believe in “value for value” living are the people who get ahead. Those who feel that the world “owes them something” are destined to forever be begging and — worse yet — never achieve the greatest they can.
I’m reminded of the quote attributed to John Lennon of the Beatles. He once said that he wanted a swimming pool (apparently he didn’t have one yet). So, he concluded (very wisely) that he could get one if he wrote a song that did well. Of course, he and the rest of the Beatles wrote many songs that are still around today. People bought the songs they wrote and sang because people got more value from the songs than from keeping the money in their pockets. That is the key to success for you and me as well! Produce products and services which people want more than the money they have in their pockets.
By writing that song, he got his swimming pool (and a lot more!). He produced value for many other people and these people compensated him by purchasing the song. Nothing magical, but this is the key to getting what you want in life.
So, what “song” can you write to get “your swimming pool?” What is is that you want in life? It is good to have desires and ambitions that inspire and spur us onward as human beings. I’d even submit that we need these aspirations to become the best we can be.
Make it a point to “write your song.” Make your mark on the world in a profound way. As you “write your song” you’ll be able to get not only your “swimming pool” but whatever else you want.
The much revered gentleman Zig Ziglar said it best years ago in his legendary statement: “You can get anything you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want.”
Make it happen today in your life!
Terry
Terry Brock, MBA, CSP, CPAE
Certified Speaking Professional
Member – Professional Speakers Hall of Fame
www.TerryBrock.com, Terry@TerryBrock.com
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Thank you, Jim. Yep! I keep thinking about that “write a swimming pool” concept in my own life also. Good motto vs. the “the world owes me a living” mentality that too many have. Nice to hear from you, Jim! Terry
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Great post, Terry! I wish “Value for Value” would replace “Where’s mine?” as the mantra of our entitlement-obsessed society. As for me, I really needed to be hear “Write your swimming pool” — the right message at the right time. Thanks!
- jim
Thank you, Karen, for your visit. You are one to share a lot of sunshine with othrs. Thank you for doing that so much!
Good point, Donna. Yes, it is important to share what we know with others to enhance their lives. Nice to hear from you in Australia.
As always Terry, a life lesson message we all need.
Thanks for sharing some sunshine and a kind
reminder of how to treat others.
Have a fantastic day:-)
Great stuff Terry. We often minimise the knowledge we have because it seems so familiar to us, but it can be life changing for others. My favourite saying is You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know….sometimes we also know it but just need reminding! Cheers from Australia Donna
Value for Value–
Baltimore the Land of my Birth. I was just down at that Inner Harbor two weeks ago, we are walking in each others footsteps. LOL
I truly believe that if you learn valuable life changing lesson, sharing with others will enable you to keep them. That has been my experience and my object in life is impart that tool to others. Dreams can not be muted, they vibrate so loudly, they activate beyond the dreamer. Can you hear the whispers of mind, body, spirit research. Putting away the suppressors of thoughts and feeling, to the awakening of the entire being–the MIND.
Value for value we are re-born, and if we focus on the birthing process, will be instrutments in the re-birth of others. Value for value…what a concept!