Readers of this blog may recall last year – when each week I would take a Christmas carol and break it down as it applies to leadership and personal development. If you are a new follower of this weekly blog – or you missed them last year – feel free to go to my web site www.ronorendi.com click on blog – then go to archive on the left – on the drop down menu, go to December 2011.
This week, I want to shed some light on Rudolph. Rudy and his bright nose truly did stick out among the reindeer community.
Rudolph took what some may have perceived as a negative and turned it in to a positive. He used that odd blinking red nose to be the high beam on Santa’s sleigh.
So, let me ask “What negative quality about you, your business or product are you using to stand out from the crowd?”
Turning a negative into a positive requires a paradigm shift. One must look at the quality, product or situation from a completely different perspective.
Now, let’s look back at Rudolph to see what other “bright light” his shining schnoz can teach us. When I say red nose what do you think of? When I say Rudolph what comes to mind?
You see, Rudolph’s branding was his nose. That WAS his calling card. That is how this reindeer was known.
Look at yourself for a moment. What one or two words describes you? THAT can be your branding. Play to your strengths. Play to what sets you apart.
Once again – back to Rudolph. After some lecturing from his friends (like Yukon Cornelius) Rudolph learned to boost his self confidence and believe in himself.
I cannot tell you how many people I know spend years muddling around in mediocrity before they gain some belief in themselves. Sadly, there are some who go to their grave never gaining that belief.
Men – if you don’t have belief in YOU – simply ask your spouse or girlfriend what she sees in you. Ladies – if you don’t have belief in YOU – simply ask your spouse or boyfriend what he sees in you. Spend some time in discussion on that.
Another great source is to go to your mom. Ask her what hopes and dreams she had in you. Ask her about the belief she has in you.
Now, look back at 2012 – yes, the last 11 months. If nothing has changed – you probably need to start changing some things in your life. If not, you’re about to get bowled over by father time.
Continue that look back at 2012. Did you fail at anything? You did! GREAT!!!! If you did not fail at anything – then in all probability you did not try anything. Or you did not try anything that was hard enough on you.
It’s not too late to adjust.
If you don’t change, adjust, evolve – you will end up on a new island. The Island Of Mediocrity.
Have a great week
Ron
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