Ken Poirot's Blog, page 3
August 2, 2017
Is a Self Help or Personal Development Book Ruining Your Life?
Self Help and Personal Development Books
First of all if you seek out self help and personal development in your life then I applaud you for taking responsibility for your life and for acting on your desire to improve yourself.
Unfortunately, not all information, self help, or personal development books are created equal and some can be downright damaging.
This may be a controversial topic by an author who has written a self help and personal development book, except when you realize that I wrote Mentor Me: GA=T+E—A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement to solve a problem I saw in the marketplace.
The problem is many self help and personal development books are just not that helpful; even worse, some could completely ruin your health and life.
Books Like The Secret Are Particularly Damaging
Now before many of you become defensive about the premise for the book above, namely, positive thinking and the Law of Attraction, I will say I am a great fan of the power of thinking positively.
Positive thinking can do a great deal to help lead the way towards a successful life, but one cannot simply think, dream, and wish for positive events to occur in life, therefore, spontaneously resulting in massive success.
It is a very sexy dream to do no work and expect the universe to deliver health, wealth, and happiness to your doorstep, just because you wish or believe it into your life.
There was an unfortunate case of this thought process documented on Oprah Winfrey and through the media shortly after Oprah Winfrey spotlighted The Secret by Rhonda Byrne on her show.
Kim Tinkham was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer and a month later appeared on Oprah Winfrey stating she was not going to seek medical treatment for her cancer counter to the urging of multiple doctors.
Instead, Kim Tinkham decided to follow the advice in The Secret and "heal herself."
Kim Tinkham later succumbed to her cancer and died.
Yes, following the advice of The Secret instead of her doctor's advice resulted in Kim Tinkham having no chance to prolong her life, versus some chance by undergoing the surgery her doctor's recommended.
Furthermore, if you stringently adhere to the teachings of The Secret one would have to believe we all, including Kim, bring bad things on ourselves strictly due to our thoughts.
Although positive thinking can cause some positive results. a plan is required to channel the positive thoughts putting them into action towards ultimate goal achievement.
However, positive thoughts alone cannot cure cancer, create wealth, and lasting happiness...these things take actual work. Also, bad things do happen to good, positive people and it is not their fault!
Sure, it is very enticing to think one can have everything you want in life without having to work for it, just by sitting home and thinking about it as well as keeping all bad events out of our lives.
Yet, the reality is having the life you want requires devising a plan and taking the steps necessary to achieve that life you envision, by the execution of that plan.
The 4-Hour Workweek...Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Some of you younger folks may miss the comparison of Tim Ferriss' book, The 4-Hour Workweek, to the 1986 Matthew Broderick movie, Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
In the movie, the main character has a knack for cutting school and getting away with it. Similarly, in his book, Tim Ferriss expounds about hacking your life by outsourcing just about everything, including your job.
Now, if you ever tried to actually follow Tim Ferriss' advice you would be fired immediately from your present job and possibly never get another one.
Can you imagine dodging your boss all week using virtual assistants to do so and keeping your job?
I did like The 4-Hour Workweek for its entertainment value, but it is just that...entertainment!
It is a fun book, but if you ever tried to apply and follow Tim Ferriss' advice you would certainly ruin your life.
The 7 Habits of Highly Ineffective Meandering Verbiage
Yes, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has become a staple of the business world. Yet, I wonder how many people have actually read the book versus those who can quote Stephen Covey's "7 Habits?"
I ask that question because the book is filled with preaching, patting himself on the back for being a great parent, and a full 58 pages (depending on the version you read) of meandering stories until he even gets to the first habit.
The book is so impractical that a workbook had to be created just to tell people how they might be able to use the "7 Habits" in their lives (that is after you read the 100,000+ word original book).
Mentor Me is born
Having surveyed the landscape of available self help and personal development books, I was not satisfied people were getting what they were seeking.
Namely, a book that would be helpful, actionable, practical, and delivered in a succinct manner that anyone can follow to help affect a positive change in their life.
This is why I wrote Mentor Me: GA=T+E—A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement.
Along with the practical information, profound messages are scattered throughout for those who are seeking a higher life purpose, in addition to a guide for achieving their goals.
If you have not already read Mentor Me, then pick up your copy at Amazon here:
https://www.amazon.com/Mentor-Me-Form...
Find out why people have called it "practical," "succinct," and "helpful."
Also find out why Mentor Me has been quoted all over the globe and why I am quoted every single day in social media somewhere in the world!
Warmly,
Ken Poirot
First of all if you seek out self help and personal development in your life then I applaud you for taking responsibility for your life and for acting on your desire to improve yourself.
Unfortunately, not all information, self help, or personal development books are created equal and some can be downright damaging.
This may be a controversial topic by an author who has written a self help and personal development book, except when you realize that I wrote Mentor Me: GA=T+E—A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement to solve a problem I saw in the marketplace.
The problem is many self help and personal development books are just not that helpful; even worse, some could completely ruin your health and life.
Books Like The Secret Are Particularly Damaging
Now before many of you become defensive about the premise for the book above, namely, positive thinking and the Law of Attraction, I will say I am a great fan of the power of thinking positively.
Positive thinking can do a great deal to help lead the way towards a successful life, but one cannot simply think, dream, and wish for positive events to occur in life, therefore, spontaneously resulting in massive success.
It is a very sexy dream to do no work and expect the universe to deliver health, wealth, and happiness to your doorstep, just because you wish or believe it into your life.
There was an unfortunate case of this thought process documented on Oprah Winfrey and through the media shortly after Oprah Winfrey spotlighted The Secret by Rhonda Byrne on her show.
Kim Tinkham was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer and a month later appeared on Oprah Winfrey stating she was not going to seek medical treatment for her cancer counter to the urging of multiple doctors.
Instead, Kim Tinkham decided to follow the advice in The Secret and "heal herself."
Kim Tinkham later succumbed to her cancer and died.
Yes, following the advice of The Secret instead of her doctor's advice resulted in Kim Tinkham having no chance to prolong her life, versus some chance by undergoing the surgery her doctor's recommended.
Furthermore, if you stringently adhere to the teachings of The Secret one would have to believe we all, including Kim, bring bad things on ourselves strictly due to our thoughts.
Although positive thinking can cause some positive results. a plan is required to channel the positive thoughts putting them into action towards ultimate goal achievement.
However, positive thoughts alone cannot cure cancer, create wealth, and lasting happiness...these things take actual work. Also, bad things do happen to good, positive people and it is not their fault!
Sure, it is very enticing to think one can have everything you want in life without having to work for it, just by sitting home and thinking about it as well as keeping all bad events out of our lives.
Yet, the reality is having the life you want requires devising a plan and taking the steps necessary to achieve that life you envision, by the execution of that plan.
The 4-Hour Workweek...Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Some of you younger folks may miss the comparison of Tim Ferriss' book, The 4-Hour Workweek, to the 1986 Matthew Broderick movie, Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
In the movie, the main character has a knack for cutting school and getting away with it. Similarly, in his book, Tim Ferriss expounds about hacking your life by outsourcing just about everything, including your job.
Now, if you ever tried to actually follow Tim Ferriss' advice you would be fired immediately from your present job and possibly never get another one.
Can you imagine dodging your boss all week using virtual assistants to do so and keeping your job?
I did like The 4-Hour Workweek for its entertainment value, but it is just that...entertainment!
It is a fun book, but if you ever tried to apply and follow Tim Ferriss' advice you would certainly ruin your life.
The 7 Habits of Highly Ineffective Meandering Verbiage
Yes, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has become a staple of the business world. Yet, I wonder how many people have actually read the book versus those who can quote Stephen Covey's "7 Habits?"
I ask that question because the book is filled with preaching, patting himself on the back for being a great parent, and a full 58 pages (depending on the version you read) of meandering stories until he even gets to the first habit.
The book is so impractical that a workbook had to be created just to tell people how they might be able to use the "7 Habits" in their lives (that is after you read the 100,000+ word original book).
Mentor Me is born
Having surveyed the landscape of available self help and personal development books, I was not satisfied people were getting what they were seeking.
Namely, a book that would be helpful, actionable, practical, and delivered in a succinct manner that anyone can follow to help affect a positive change in their life.
This is why I wrote Mentor Me: GA=T+E—A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement.
Along with the practical information, profound messages are scattered throughout for those who are seeking a higher life purpose, in addition to a guide for achieving their goals.
If you have not already read Mentor Me, then pick up your copy at Amazon here:
https://www.amazon.com/Mentor-Me-Form...
Find out why people have called it "practical," "succinct," and "helpful."
Also find out why Mentor Me has been quoted all over the globe and why I am quoted every single day in social media somewhere in the world!
Warmly,
Ken Poirot
May 7, 2017
Humbling...
It is Truly Humbling...
When you find yourself quoted all over the world in social media on a regular basis it is a truly humbling experience.
Every day I find my quotes popping up on different websites, blogs, Facebook posts, Instagram captions, etc...
Just today I searched for my name on Twitter using the Twitter Advanced Search function...click on the link below to see what I found:
https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&a...
Yes...I am thoroughly humbled to see so many people all over the world posting my quotes.
It is the dream of any author to know their words are affecting other people's lives each day.
I am blessed that so many people found my words helpful, useful, motivational, moving, or inspiring in some way.
Thank you all!
Warmly,
Ken Poirot
When you find yourself quoted all over the world in social media on a regular basis it is a truly humbling experience.
Every day I find my quotes popping up on different websites, blogs, Facebook posts, Instagram captions, etc...
Just today I searched for my name on Twitter using the Twitter Advanced Search function...click on the link below to see what I found:
https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&a...
Yes...I am thoroughly humbled to see so many people all over the world posting my quotes.
It is the dream of any author to know their words are affecting other people's lives each day.
I am blessed that so many people found my words helpful, useful, motivational, moving, or inspiring in some way.
Thank you all!
Warmly,
Ken Poirot
January 18, 2017
TOMAHAWK: An Original Screenplay...FREE READ
TOM A HAWK: An Original Screenplay
I just made this screenplay public as of today, so you can be one of the first to read it!
Back in August I wrote an original screenplay based upon my personal experiences and travels in the Ukraine.
It is a mix of fiction and non-fiction...the characters are real people.
The screenplay is a transformation story designed as a pilot movie for a series of movies or better adapted for a movie to begin a TV series.
Here is my favorite quote from the screenplay that is a great defining quote for the story, "Life is like that...Sometimes you have to peel off the bitterness in order to get to the part that is sweet."
Amazon's title page did not allow for spacing, but the title is really TOM A HAWK versus TOMAHAWK.
Once you read the whole script you will understand.
Here is the full synopsis as per the original screenplay on Amazon's website:
"Based on a true story and his personal experiences in modern day Ukraine, Ken seeks answers about his relationship with the love of his life that ended in heartbreak.
Did she really feel anything? Did she just use him? What is the truth behind the love he thought he had found?
As the love story, happiness, and heartbreak of his transformation are gradually revealed, questions of morality, corruption, lies, and betrayal surface. This is further complicated by the vast differences in Ukrainian, Russian, and Western cultures.
Ken ultimately realizes his initial quest for love has changed him forever in ways he could never have imagined."
The full screenplay can be downloaded for FREE via .pdf here on Amazon:
https://studios.amazon.com/projects/1...
Feel free to read it and add reviews/comments as you like.
Warmly,
Ken Poirot
I just made this screenplay public as of today, so you can be one of the first to read it!
Back in August I wrote an original screenplay based upon my personal experiences and travels in the Ukraine.
It is a mix of fiction and non-fiction...the characters are real people.
The screenplay is a transformation story designed as a pilot movie for a series of movies or better adapted for a movie to begin a TV series.
Here is my favorite quote from the screenplay that is a great defining quote for the story, "Life is like that...Sometimes you have to peel off the bitterness in order to get to the part that is sweet."
Amazon's title page did not allow for spacing, but the title is really TOM A HAWK versus TOMAHAWK.
Once you read the whole script you will understand.
Here is the full synopsis as per the original screenplay on Amazon's website:
"Based on a true story and his personal experiences in modern day Ukraine, Ken seeks answers about his relationship with the love of his life that ended in heartbreak.
Did she really feel anything? Did she just use him? What is the truth behind the love he thought he had found?
As the love story, happiness, and heartbreak of his transformation are gradually revealed, questions of morality, corruption, lies, and betrayal surface. This is further complicated by the vast differences in Ukrainian, Russian, and Western cultures.
Ken ultimately realizes his initial quest for love has changed him forever in ways he could never have imagined."
The full screenplay can be downloaded for FREE via .pdf here on Amazon:
https://studios.amazon.com/projects/1...
Feel free to read it and add reviews/comments as you like.
Warmly,
Ken Poirot
September 30, 2015
Go Viral!: The Social Media Secret to Get your Name Posted and Shared All Over the World!
Get Your Name Posted and Shared Worldwide!
Every day someone somewhere in the world is quoting me, posting my quotes and name in social media.
Yes, you can get your name (and message) posted and shared worldwide!
Find out how below:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0168XGBN2
What I discovered is a high probability blueprint to get your name and message shared globally, if you follow the steps I outline in my book:
"Go Viral!: The Social Media Secret to Get Your Name Posted and Shared All Over the World!"
Pick up your copy which reveals my blueprint; now available on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0168XGBN2
In fact, if you use the information in my upcoming book and you do not get your name posted and shared all over the world I will be shocked!
Of course, no one can guarantee you will "Go viral," but I found a way with a high probability of success to have your name posted and shared online worldwide (at least a handful of postings).
After I discovered this secret, with intent, I created a viral posting: my name and my message is currently going crazy viral in social media!
Guess what? ...my blueprint works!
The proof is in my blog chronicling all the places my viral quote has already been found globally in social media ("Some journeys in life can only be traveled alone.").
I found hundreds of links and then I was overwhelmed by the magnitude of links (and the time I was spending to list them).
Below is only a partial list; go see for yourself:
https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...
The Secret Revealed
The secret to how you can (at very least) get your name posted and shared all over the world, if not create your own viral success, is shared in my book:
"Go Viral!: The Social Media Secret to Get Your Name Posted and Shared All Over the World!"
Now available on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0168XGBN2
Even before my latest viral quote went crazy worldwide, many of my quotes (high percentage) were shared around the world through social media!
You can have similar success if you read and follow the information in my book!
Maybe you want to become an authority figure or add some credibility to your business, product, or service.
Maybe you want to increase your worldwide visibility or become famous.
...or maybe you just want to impress your parents, family, colleagues, or friends (after all, how many people do you know personally who are quoted all over the world?).
Whatever your goals... follow the steps in my book and you can see your name posted and shared around the world in social media!
Just searching on Twitter and Facebook alone reveals the proof: I am quoted every single day in social media worldwide.
I started cataloging some of my quotes in the next section below, but after spending hours posting the links(which could take me weeks or months to post them all), I decided to post the search links for Twitter and Facebook below.
Go see for yourself...here is the search link for Twitter:
https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&a...
Here is the search results link for Facebook (log into Facebook and then click on the tab at the top labeled "Top" and then the tab labeled "Latest" to see the posts as this link below sometimes defaults to the "People" tab after logging into Facebook):
https://www.facebook.com/search/lates...
The above are just Twitter and Facebook postings; my quotes are all over the internet worldwide in articles, blogs, websites, and many other social media sites (Instagram, Tumblr, Pinterest, etc...)
In the section below are only a few links for my quotes which I posted after searching just a few hours...
Just Some of My Non Viral Quotes Shared Globally
If you search online, you will find my quotes all over social media worldwide.
As you can see, a high percentage of the quotes I published were shared online worldwide, prior to my intentional viral quote success:
"The more I learn about myself, the more I understand you."
https://twitter.com/CFC_KC/status/621...
https://twitter.com/BrainBalanceSF/st...
https://twitter.com/KristenSonsma/sta...
https://twitter.com/MagneticSilvia/st...
https://twitter.com/AwesusCoaching/st...
https://twitter.com/adaliaj/status/49...
https://twitter.com/Richlo2/status/48...
https://twitter.com/shaunus67/status/...
https://twitter.com/TandemSpring/stat...
https://twitter.com/sakirajackson/sta...
https://twitter.com/TG_Koba/status/46...
https://twitter.com/sammyjules/status...
https://twitter.com/flipffapp/status/...
http://quotes.pink/happiness/quote-14...
http://www.bestquotes4ever.com/author...
http://www.bestquotes4ever.com/author...
(scroll down...listed above Thomas Jefferson)
https://www.facebook.com/MagneticSilv...
https://www.facebook.com/JerryLHines/...
https://www.facebook.com/sean.loftis....
"Conflict is just another chance for agreement."
http://quotes.place/quote-35149/
http://www.shayarihall.com/quotesb/bu...
http://www.bestquotes4ever.com/author...
https://www.facebook.com/LeadersforLi...
https://www.facebook.com/socialeconom...
https://www.facebook.com/salesfunnels...
https://www.facebook.com/vincent.fort...
https://twitter.com/ericomuro/status/...
https://twitter.com/LeadersforLife/st...
https://twitter.com/TinaNewberry1/sta...
https://twitter.com/soares_amanda/sta...
https://twitter.com/Coyle1Jason/statu...
https://twitter.com/habitatforhr/stat...
https://twitter.com/Dinar_Saraswati/s...
https://twitter.com/ACS_SocialMedia/s...
https://twitter.com/pastoal/status/48...
https://twitter.com/Social_Economic/s...
https://twitter.com/klaughman/status/...
https://twitter.com/DanaTheus/status/...
https://twitter.com/TheWomanEffect/st...
https://twitter.com/TG_Koba/status/46...
"Even the most beautiful girl in the world becomes unsightly without depth of character."
https://twitter.com/randeeguerrero/st...
https://twitter.com/foreverangpeg12/s...
https://twitter.com/Faizzypresh/statu...
https://twitter.com/echingosho/status...
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
https://www.facebook.com/latia.hardri...
https://www.facebook.com/Jojigirl/pos...
https://www.facebook.com/Cali.ika91/p...
"Gifts are temporary and often forgotten; love is forever and always remembered."
https://twitter.com/KMaikee_G/status/...
https://twitter.com/menggayxxtisoy/st...
https://twitter.com/SapphireBagz7/sta...
https://twitter.com/SGuttenburg/statu...
https://twitter.com/iamruthdeala/stat...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysMotiva...
"True beauty is a warm heart, a kind soul, and an attentive ear."
https://twitter.com/ju_A_ma/status/64...
https://twitter.com/ag_marrero/status...
https://twitter.com/abbyzee49/status/...
https://www.facebook.com/782242838555...
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
https://instagr.in/p/1076884141355394...
"Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want."
https://twitter.com/GoForAbundance/st...
https://twitter.com/WallsNRoof/status...
https://twitter.com/OphieLianne/statu...
https://www.facebook.com/pradeepkumar...
https://www.facebook.com/socheat.kanh...
http://www.laph.com/default.asp?start=10
"You begins with 'Y'-so ask, observe, and listen."
https://twitter.com/kiemtienptc/statu...
https://twitter.com/ipcconsultants/st...
https://twitter.com/TapaTag/status/53...
https://twitter.com/Dellsong/status/5...
https://twitter.com/Lincoln_West/stat...
https://twitter.com/memorynguwi/statu...
http://www.swansea.ac.uk/dts/leadersh...
http://www.brainywords.com/authors/ke...
"Take out the garbage...true happiness comes from within not from without."
https://twitter.com/sneakytigress/sta...
https://twitter.com/orwellguy/status/...
https://twitter.com/korcheena/status/...
https://instagram.com/p/53t6YoOS4V/
https://www.facebook.com/demarco.d.cl...
http://wordporn.com/author/ken-poirot/
"Success is the result of hard work striking opportunity."
https://twitter.com/CafeHopeNOLA/stat...
https://twitter.com/kiemtienptc/statu...
https://www.facebook.com/CafeHopeNOLA...
"Success awaits those who steadfastly commit to any requisite sacrifice."
https://twitter.com/jane_margie/statu...
https://twitter.com/OphieLianne/statu...
https://twitter.com/stevotrumpetist/s...
https://twitter.com/dhezitaVsedrou/st...
https://twitter.com/CoachMack1/status...
https://www.facebook.com/damien.s.bry...
http://www.bestquotes4ever.com/quote/...
http://www.electricaldesk.com/previou...
(scroll down to see the post on August 17th under the heading "Commitment")
"My life my selfie."
https://instagram.com/p/77f0oKvHPe/
https://twitter.com/LindaWati93/statu...
"You can always agree on one thing. You can shake hands, smile, and say, 'Yes...we will have to agree to disagree.'"
https://twitter.com/ericomuro/status/...
https://www.facebook.com/mandypierce....
http://www.bestquotes4ever.com/author...
"If not me then who? Confront evil!"
One person especially really likes this particular quote and I do not know this person:
https://twitter.com/ExposingEvilNow/s...
https://twitter.com/ExposingEvilNow/s...
https://twitter.com/ExposingEvilNow/s...
https://twitter.com/ExposingEvilNow/s...
https://twitter.com/ExposingEvilNow/s...
https://twitter.com/ExposingEvilNow/s...
https://www.facebook.com/jude.ann.98/...
"The greatest joy in traveling is seeing where you end up."
https://twitter.com/DrPKFRoberts/stat...
https://www.facebook.com/mohamedhamdy...
https://www.facebook.com/pekola.rober...
"True love is built on free will and free choice, not control and manipulation."
https://twitter.com/carinanna/status/...
https://twitter.com/kriiingkraaang/st...
https://twitter.com/alwinduldulao/sta...
https://twitter.com/berto752/status/6...
https://twitter.com/foreverangpeg12/s...
https://twitter.com/patmanu28/status/...
https://www.facebook.com/ruchisharma8...
https://www.facebook.com/zlolong82/po...
https://www.facebook.com/FromHELLtoWE...
http://forums.meez.com/forums/showthr...
(scroll down to the last quote on the page)
"I believe the meaning of life is the relationships we have with each other."
https://twitter.com/ExudeHeart/status...
https://www.facebook.com/FromHELLtoWE...
https://www.facebook.com/glen.garde/p...
http://www.bestquotes4ever.com/quote/...
"I feel the reason we are all here, our purpose is to help others find their little piece of happiness and heaven right here on earth."
https://twitter.com/jewels_of_hope/st...
(shortened - but still my name and message posted.)
https://twitter.com/LJohnsonMKMMA/sta...
https://twitter.com/ExudeHeart/status...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/evolv...
https://www.facebook.com/jewelsofhope...
https://www.facebook.com/atlonglasthe...
https://www.facebook.com/BuildInterna...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://www.facebook.com/tamerie/post...
https://www.facebook.com/Dancemania67...
"The only time that exists in life is now."
https://twitter.com/AmandaPC13/status...
https://instagram.com/p/7c9o0Tj0Lq/
"Give compassion: Every day the average person fights epic battles never told just to survive."
https://twitter.com/DCSCInc/status/63...
https://twitter.com/LimitlessPath/sta...
https://twitter.com/iamruthdeala/stat...
https://www.facebook.com/rheigne.benn...
https://www.facebook.com/bangkilanlee...
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
https://www.facebook.com/laila.hussai...
https://www.facebook.com/JAGSTER316/p...
https://www.facebook.com/brandon.mill...
https://www.facebook.com/FourKingsCaf...
(Last line in the post)
https://www.facebook.com/charitorosar...
"Life is a journey with almost limitless possibilities."
http://websta.me/p/107326264111759313...
https://twitter.com/Posh_NailSpa/stat...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://twitter.com/SGuttenburg/statu...
https://www.facebook.com/196772310527...
https://www.facebook.com/floyd.single...
https://www.facebook.com/chris.frondo...
"Every day is a journey into the unknown."
https://twitter.com/lucasgilman/statu...
https://twitter.com/ham3108/status/64...
https://instagram.com/p/7rkwtTF2AJ/
https://www.facebook.com/lucasgilmanp...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
http://www.online-instagram.com/media...
"Hard work increases the probability of serendipity."
https://twitter.com/SandBookWich/stat...
https://twitter.com/Descartes1/status...
https://twitter.com/ExudeHeart/status...
https://www.facebook.com/SANDbookWICH...
"The only thing limiting you is yourself."
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
http://www.crossfitenclave.com/tuesda...
https://instagram.com/p/6-9qMkFjQR/?t...
https://twitter.com/gshootsthecity/st...
https://www.facebook.com/PureEssenceL...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://twitter.com/ofispeaks/status/...
"The best meals are those prepared by loving hands."
https://twitter.com/Stjernetyven/stat...
https://instagram.com/p/7IPKb0AI3h/
https://www.facebook.com/chogm2015mt/...
https://www.facebook.com/cafebarkeser...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
"Often in life those most seemingly ordinary moments hold the most meaning."
https://twitter.com/YogicWellness/sta...
https://www.facebook.com/775830745762...
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://www.facebook.com/mari.ballot/...
http://www.alsforums.com/forum/storie...
https://instagram.com/p/6vrXj5ho1Y/?t...
http://standingstillslowly.blogspot.c...
(scroll down to the end of the page)
"When you betray your own heart, you suffer for life. Always be true to your heart!"
https://twitter.com/AnnaNayyar/status...
https://www.facebook.com/urielangelis...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
"Take action: Success is not guaranteed but inaction will guaranty failure."
https://twitter.com/LimitlessPath/sta...
https://twitter.com/ericomuro/status/...
https://twitter.com/johnjfitness/stat...
https://twitter.com/Claire_Intellex/s...
http://www.bestquotes4ever.com/quote/...
"...you have no boundaries in what you can achieve in life!"
https://twitter.com/shubh1965/status/...
https://twitter.com/Circle0fComedy/st...
"Be courageous: Succeed or fail monumentally!"
https://twitter.com/ericomuro/status/...
http://www.bestquotes4ever.com/quote/...
http://wordporn.com/author/ken-poirot/
"...dream BIG like a child!"
http://www.brainywords.com/authors/ke...
https://twitter.com/ShannonGrissom/st...
http://www.bestquotes4ever.com/quote/...
"Mentor Me...the crossroads and convergence of where science, metaphysics, religion, and utopian society intersect."
http://www.brainywords.com/authors/ke...
http://www.shayarihall.com/quotesm/me...
http://www.bestquotes4ever.com/quote/...
Some quotes were shared more than others, but with a high probability of success, you too can have your name and message shared globally online!
Read my book that reveals this secret blueprint, so you can replicate my success:
"Go Viral!: The Social Media Secret to Get Your Name Posted and Shared All Over the World!"
Pick up your copy at Amazon today:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0168XGBN2
Warmly,
Ken Poirot
Go Viral!: The Social Media Secret to Get Your Name Posted and Shared All Over the World!
Mentor Me: GA=T+E—A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement
Quotations and Photos: Mentor Me: GA=T+E-A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement
Ken Poirot
Every day someone somewhere in the world is quoting me, posting my quotes and name in social media.
Yes, you can get your name (and message) posted and shared worldwide!
Find out how below:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0168XGBN2
What I discovered is a high probability blueprint to get your name and message shared globally, if you follow the steps I outline in my book:
"Go Viral!: The Social Media Secret to Get Your Name Posted and Shared All Over the World!"
Pick up your copy which reveals my blueprint; now available on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0168XGBN2
In fact, if you use the information in my upcoming book and you do not get your name posted and shared all over the world I will be shocked!
Of course, no one can guarantee you will "Go viral," but I found a way with a high probability of success to have your name posted and shared online worldwide (at least a handful of postings).
After I discovered this secret, with intent, I created a viral posting: my name and my message is currently going crazy viral in social media!
Guess what? ...my blueprint works!
The proof is in my blog chronicling all the places my viral quote has already been found globally in social media ("Some journeys in life can only be traveled alone.").
I found hundreds of links and then I was overwhelmed by the magnitude of links (and the time I was spending to list them).
Below is only a partial list; go see for yourself:
https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...
The Secret Revealed
The secret to how you can (at very least) get your name posted and shared all over the world, if not create your own viral success, is shared in my book:
"Go Viral!: The Social Media Secret to Get Your Name Posted and Shared All Over the World!"
Now available on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0168XGBN2
Even before my latest viral quote went crazy worldwide, many of my quotes (high percentage) were shared around the world through social media!
You can have similar success if you read and follow the information in my book!
Maybe you want to become an authority figure or add some credibility to your business, product, or service.
Maybe you want to increase your worldwide visibility or become famous.
...or maybe you just want to impress your parents, family, colleagues, or friends (after all, how many people do you know personally who are quoted all over the world?).
Whatever your goals... follow the steps in my book and you can see your name posted and shared around the world in social media!
Just searching on Twitter and Facebook alone reveals the proof: I am quoted every single day in social media worldwide.
I started cataloging some of my quotes in the next section below, but after spending hours posting the links(which could take me weeks or months to post them all), I decided to post the search links for Twitter and Facebook below.
Go see for yourself...here is the search link for Twitter:
https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&a...
Here is the search results link for Facebook (log into Facebook and then click on the tab at the top labeled "Top" and then the tab labeled "Latest" to see the posts as this link below sometimes defaults to the "People" tab after logging into Facebook):
https://www.facebook.com/search/lates...
The above are just Twitter and Facebook postings; my quotes are all over the internet worldwide in articles, blogs, websites, and many other social media sites (Instagram, Tumblr, Pinterest, etc...)
In the section below are only a few links for my quotes which I posted after searching just a few hours...
Just Some of My Non Viral Quotes Shared Globally
If you search online, you will find my quotes all over social media worldwide.
As you can see, a high percentage of the quotes I published were shared online worldwide, prior to my intentional viral quote success:
"The more I learn about myself, the more I understand you."
https://twitter.com/CFC_KC/status/621...
https://twitter.com/BrainBalanceSF/st...
https://twitter.com/KristenSonsma/sta...
https://twitter.com/MagneticSilvia/st...
https://twitter.com/AwesusCoaching/st...
https://twitter.com/adaliaj/status/49...
https://twitter.com/Richlo2/status/48...
https://twitter.com/shaunus67/status/...
https://twitter.com/TandemSpring/stat...
https://twitter.com/sakirajackson/sta...
https://twitter.com/TG_Koba/status/46...
https://twitter.com/sammyjules/status...
https://twitter.com/flipffapp/status/...
http://quotes.pink/happiness/quote-14...
http://www.bestquotes4ever.com/author...
http://www.bestquotes4ever.com/author...
(scroll down...listed above Thomas Jefferson)
https://www.facebook.com/MagneticSilv...
https://www.facebook.com/JerryLHines/...
https://www.facebook.com/sean.loftis....
"Conflict is just another chance for agreement."
http://quotes.place/quote-35149/
http://www.shayarihall.com/quotesb/bu...
http://www.bestquotes4ever.com/author...
https://www.facebook.com/LeadersforLi...
https://www.facebook.com/socialeconom...
https://www.facebook.com/salesfunnels...
https://www.facebook.com/vincent.fort...
https://twitter.com/ericomuro/status/...
https://twitter.com/LeadersforLife/st...
https://twitter.com/TinaNewberry1/sta...
https://twitter.com/soares_amanda/sta...
https://twitter.com/Coyle1Jason/statu...
https://twitter.com/habitatforhr/stat...
https://twitter.com/Dinar_Saraswati/s...
https://twitter.com/ACS_SocialMedia/s...
https://twitter.com/pastoal/status/48...
https://twitter.com/Social_Economic/s...
https://twitter.com/klaughman/status/...
https://twitter.com/DanaTheus/status/...
https://twitter.com/TheWomanEffect/st...
https://twitter.com/TG_Koba/status/46...
"Even the most beautiful girl in the world becomes unsightly without depth of character."
https://twitter.com/randeeguerrero/st...
https://twitter.com/foreverangpeg12/s...
https://twitter.com/Faizzypresh/statu...
https://twitter.com/echingosho/status...
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
https://www.facebook.com/latia.hardri...
https://www.facebook.com/Jojigirl/pos...
https://www.facebook.com/Cali.ika91/p...
"Gifts are temporary and often forgotten; love is forever and always remembered."
https://twitter.com/KMaikee_G/status/...
https://twitter.com/menggayxxtisoy/st...
https://twitter.com/SapphireBagz7/sta...
https://twitter.com/SGuttenburg/statu...
https://twitter.com/iamruthdeala/stat...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysMotiva...
"True beauty is a warm heart, a kind soul, and an attentive ear."
https://twitter.com/ju_A_ma/status/64...
https://twitter.com/ag_marrero/status...
https://twitter.com/abbyzee49/status/...
https://www.facebook.com/782242838555...
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
https://instagr.in/p/1076884141355394...
"Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want."
https://twitter.com/GoForAbundance/st...
https://twitter.com/WallsNRoof/status...
https://twitter.com/OphieLianne/statu...
https://www.facebook.com/pradeepkumar...
https://www.facebook.com/socheat.kanh...
http://www.laph.com/default.asp?start=10
"You begins with 'Y'-so ask, observe, and listen."
https://twitter.com/kiemtienptc/statu...
https://twitter.com/ipcconsultants/st...
https://twitter.com/TapaTag/status/53...
https://twitter.com/Dellsong/status/5...
https://twitter.com/Lincoln_West/stat...
https://twitter.com/memorynguwi/statu...
http://www.swansea.ac.uk/dts/leadersh...
http://www.brainywords.com/authors/ke...
"Take out the garbage...true happiness comes from within not from without."
https://twitter.com/sneakytigress/sta...
https://twitter.com/orwellguy/status/...
https://twitter.com/korcheena/status/...
https://instagram.com/p/53t6YoOS4V/
https://www.facebook.com/demarco.d.cl...
http://wordporn.com/author/ken-poirot/
"Success is the result of hard work striking opportunity."
https://twitter.com/CafeHopeNOLA/stat...
https://twitter.com/kiemtienptc/statu...
https://www.facebook.com/CafeHopeNOLA...
"Success awaits those who steadfastly commit to any requisite sacrifice."
https://twitter.com/jane_margie/statu...
https://twitter.com/OphieLianne/statu...
https://twitter.com/stevotrumpetist/s...
https://twitter.com/dhezitaVsedrou/st...
https://twitter.com/CoachMack1/status...
https://www.facebook.com/damien.s.bry...
http://www.bestquotes4ever.com/quote/...
http://www.electricaldesk.com/previou...
(scroll down to see the post on August 17th under the heading "Commitment")
"My life my selfie."
https://instagram.com/p/77f0oKvHPe/
https://twitter.com/LindaWati93/statu...
"You can always agree on one thing. You can shake hands, smile, and say, 'Yes...we will have to agree to disagree.'"
https://twitter.com/ericomuro/status/...
https://www.facebook.com/mandypierce....
http://www.bestquotes4ever.com/author...
"If not me then who? Confront evil!"
One person especially really likes this particular quote and I do not know this person:
https://twitter.com/ExposingEvilNow/s...
https://twitter.com/ExposingEvilNow/s...
https://twitter.com/ExposingEvilNow/s...
https://twitter.com/ExposingEvilNow/s...
https://twitter.com/ExposingEvilNow/s...
https://twitter.com/ExposingEvilNow/s...
https://www.facebook.com/jude.ann.98/...
"The greatest joy in traveling is seeing where you end up."
https://twitter.com/DrPKFRoberts/stat...
https://www.facebook.com/mohamedhamdy...
https://www.facebook.com/pekola.rober...
"True love is built on free will and free choice, not control and manipulation."
https://twitter.com/carinanna/status/...
https://twitter.com/kriiingkraaang/st...
https://twitter.com/alwinduldulao/sta...
https://twitter.com/berto752/status/6...
https://twitter.com/foreverangpeg12/s...
https://twitter.com/patmanu28/status/...
https://www.facebook.com/ruchisharma8...
https://www.facebook.com/zlolong82/po...
https://www.facebook.com/FromHELLtoWE...
http://forums.meez.com/forums/showthr...
(scroll down to the last quote on the page)
"I believe the meaning of life is the relationships we have with each other."
https://twitter.com/ExudeHeart/status...
https://www.facebook.com/FromHELLtoWE...
https://www.facebook.com/glen.garde/p...
http://www.bestquotes4ever.com/quote/...
"I feel the reason we are all here, our purpose is to help others find their little piece of happiness and heaven right here on earth."
https://twitter.com/jewels_of_hope/st...
(shortened - but still my name and message posted.)
https://twitter.com/LJohnsonMKMMA/sta...
https://twitter.com/ExudeHeart/status...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/evolv...
https://www.facebook.com/jewelsofhope...
https://www.facebook.com/atlonglasthe...
https://www.facebook.com/BuildInterna...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://www.facebook.com/tamerie/post...
https://www.facebook.com/Dancemania67...
"The only time that exists in life is now."
https://twitter.com/AmandaPC13/status...
https://instagram.com/p/7c9o0Tj0Lq/
"Give compassion: Every day the average person fights epic battles never told just to survive."
https://twitter.com/DCSCInc/status/63...
https://twitter.com/LimitlessPath/sta...
https://twitter.com/iamruthdeala/stat...
https://www.facebook.com/rheigne.benn...
https://www.facebook.com/bangkilanlee...
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
https://www.facebook.com/laila.hussai...
https://www.facebook.com/JAGSTER316/p...
https://www.facebook.com/brandon.mill...
https://www.facebook.com/FourKingsCaf...
(Last line in the post)
https://www.facebook.com/charitorosar...
"Life is a journey with almost limitless possibilities."
http://websta.me/p/107326264111759313...
https://twitter.com/Posh_NailSpa/stat...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://twitter.com/SGuttenburg/statu...
https://www.facebook.com/196772310527...
https://www.facebook.com/floyd.single...
https://www.facebook.com/chris.frondo...
"Every day is a journey into the unknown."
https://twitter.com/lucasgilman/statu...
https://twitter.com/ham3108/status/64...
https://instagram.com/p/7rkwtTF2AJ/
https://www.facebook.com/lucasgilmanp...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
http://www.online-instagram.com/media...
"Hard work increases the probability of serendipity."
https://twitter.com/SandBookWich/stat...
https://twitter.com/Descartes1/status...
https://twitter.com/ExudeHeart/status...
https://www.facebook.com/SANDbookWICH...
"The only thing limiting you is yourself."
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
http://www.crossfitenclave.com/tuesda...
https://instagram.com/p/6-9qMkFjQR/?t...
https://twitter.com/gshootsthecity/st...
https://www.facebook.com/PureEssenceL...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://twitter.com/ofispeaks/status/...
"The best meals are those prepared by loving hands."
https://twitter.com/Stjernetyven/stat...
https://instagram.com/p/7IPKb0AI3h/
https://www.facebook.com/chogm2015mt/...
https://www.facebook.com/cafebarkeser...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
"Often in life those most seemingly ordinary moments hold the most meaning."
https://twitter.com/YogicWellness/sta...
https://www.facebook.com/775830745762...
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://www.facebook.com/mari.ballot/...
http://www.alsforums.com/forum/storie...
https://instagram.com/p/6vrXj5ho1Y/?t...
http://standingstillslowly.blogspot.c...
(scroll down to the end of the page)
"When you betray your own heart, you suffer for life. Always be true to your heart!"
https://twitter.com/AnnaNayyar/status...
https://www.facebook.com/urielangelis...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
"Take action: Success is not guaranteed but inaction will guaranty failure."
https://twitter.com/LimitlessPath/sta...
https://twitter.com/ericomuro/status/...
https://twitter.com/johnjfitness/stat...
https://twitter.com/Claire_Intellex/s...
http://www.bestquotes4ever.com/quote/...
"...you have no boundaries in what you can achieve in life!"
https://twitter.com/shubh1965/status/...
https://twitter.com/Circle0fComedy/st...
"Be courageous: Succeed or fail monumentally!"
https://twitter.com/ericomuro/status/...
http://www.bestquotes4ever.com/quote/...
http://wordporn.com/author/ken-poirot/
"...dream BIG like a child!"
http://www.brainywords.com/authors/ke...
https://twitter.com/ShannonGrissom/st...
http://www.bestquotes4ever.com/quote/...
"Mentor Me...the crossroads and convergence of where science, metaphysics, religion, and utopian society intersect."
http://www.brainywords.com/authors/ke...
http://www.shayarihall.com/quotesm/me...
http://www.bestquotes4ever.com/quote/...
Some quotes were shared more than others, but with a high probability of success, you too can have your name and message shared globally online!
Read my book that reveals this secret blueprint, so you can replicate my success:
"Go Viral!: The Social Media Secret to Get Your Name Posted and Shared All Over the World!"
Pick up your copy at Amazon today:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0168XGBN2
Warmly,
Ken Poirot
Go Viral!: The Social Media Secret to Get Your Name Posted and Shared All Over the World!
Mentor Me: GA=T+E—A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement
Quotations and Photos: Mentor Me: GA=T+E-A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement
Ken Poirot
August 13, 2015
Quote Going Viral: All Over Instagram and the Internet...
I am finding the following quote (which was first penned just a few short weeks ago...it is a brand new quote) going viral all over Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Google Plus, Pinterest, Facebook, YouTube, and the internet - it's multiplying:
"Some journeys in life can only be traveled alone." - Ken Poirot
Here are some of the places I found it so far and now it is even a cool t-shirt:
http://kenpoirottshirtsandmore.spread...
https://www.facebook.com/thispageisab...
(over 31,100+ Likes, over 5800+ Shares, and over 170+ Comments on Facebook)
http://caeeleven.tumblr.com/post/1263...
https://twitter.com/DrHeatherRivera/s...
https://twitter.com/TheGoodbyeBaby/st...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://instagram.com/p/6KLqJ1tidZ/?t...
https://instagram.com/p/6rn-GVCNb8/?t...
https://instagram.com/p/6MN4nEuy7-/?t...
https://instagram.com/p/6joqU6L296/?t...
https://instagram.com/p/6P3MtjjZXv/?t...
https://instagram.com/p/5oPG6nFbTa/?t...
https://instagram.com/p/6qsGCFBEjM/?t...
http://anetizen.blogspot.com/2015/08/...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gt4G3...
https://instagram.com/p/7Cjy_XyL0S/
https://instagram.com/p/6m6wjGjnca/?t...
https://instagram.com/p/6oPoqNiN9h/?t...
https://instagram.com/p/8Elzz6PHB8/?t...
https://www.facebook.com/overcomingne...
https://plus.google.com/1161714189632...
https://instagram.com/p/5sPVHxNPsP/?t...
https://instagram.com/p/6mtkCvFy4A/?t...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://www.facebook.com/492736890903...
https://instagram.com/p/63XiUnhIBy/
http://leblogdujour.com/2015/09/25/ba...
http://thisfuckingdyspnoea.tumblr.com...
http://zuzkazajacova.tumblr.com/
https://instagram.com/p/8P0LD7gneu/?t...
https://instagram.com/p/8RRqvOHnIM/?t...
https://thmly.wordpress.com/2013/04/1...
https://twitter.com/craigowens/status...
https://twitter.com/TheQuotedWord/sta...
https://twitter.com/QuadraAkin/status...
https://twitter.com/RvFunClub/status/...
http://www.instagramphoto.com/photo/a...
https://instagram.com/p/6BTa_3vjRe/?t...
https://plus.google.com/+RieseJones/p...
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/5088364...
https://twitter.com/anditapr/status/6...
https://twitter.com/TheGoodbyeBaby/st...
http://lifefreedom28.tumblr.com/post/...
https://instagram.com/p/6M4ohRM0Ra/?t...
https://www.facebook.com/porex.sundii...
https://www.facebook.com/Nica.Pasajol...
https://twitter.com/Don_veto/status/6...
https://twitter.com/oklahomanews2/sta...
https://twitter.com/virginboys/status...
http://picbi.com/photo/10403274707339...
http://zakiazhari.tumblr.com/post/126...
https://justmesm.wordpress.com/2015/0...
http://corinnart.tumblr.com/post/1275...
https://instagram.com/p/6sN9YbSLLa/?t...
https://instagram.com/p/6MbP90yz4-/?t...
https://instagram.com/p/7BMqmir20X/?t...
https://instagram.com/p/5wahxuNotQ/?t...
https://instagram.com/p/7ci9PFunU7/?t...
https://instagram.com/p/7UIt8ry4Pa/?t...
https://twitter.com/ImranNordin/statu...
https://twitter.com/iArrowApp/status/...
https://twitter.com/572Ati/status/642...
https://twitter.com/Muzamil84463902/s...
https://twitter.com/praticram/status/...
https://twitter.com/Saanu_Ki/status/6...
https://www.facebook.com/405224006318...
https://twitter.com/Emyofficial/statu...
https://www.facebook.com/bmoye/posts/...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://www.facebook.com/alice.abdela...
https://www.facebook.com/aqsa.arain.5...
https://www.facebook.com/kathy.phuong...
https://www.facebook.com/muzamil.shah...
https://www.facebook.com/bmoye/posts/...
https://www.facebook.com/alice.abdela...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://www.facebook.com/kathy.phuong...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://www.facebook.com/coachingu/po...
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
https://instagram.com/p/7y9IOgy2LMWgh...
http://ink361.com/app/users/ig-499617...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...
https://www.facebook.com/lenwanted/po...
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
https://www.facebook.com/himanipravee...
http://www.baconismagic.ca/travel-tip...
(Scroll down on the blog...photo quote prepared with the quote)
https://instagram.com/p/61xDEYlB16/?t...
https://twitter.com/Himansh96045708/s...
https://instagram.com/p/7gaAsPn1eZ/
https://instagram.com/p/7nT5ohCN6T/?t...
https://instagram.com/p/7qYMYoHq7d/?t...
https://instagram.com/p/7VNEW0PZmA/?t...
https://instagram.com/p/7gaAsPn1eZ/
https://twitter.com/deejayiannde58/st...
https://twitter.com/KATHwitteran/stat...
https://twitter.com/iSaabiik/status/6...
https://twitter.com/anditapr/status/6...
https://instagram.com/p/7r6XFhywoA/?t...
https://twitter.com/xXvirgieXx/status...
https://twitter.com/NewsDeskUpdates/s...
https://twitter.com/UniversalPRNews/s...
https://twitter.com/ArizonaNewsOnli/s...
https://twitter.com/montgomerynews1/s...
https://twitter.com/newmexiconews3/st...
https://twitter.com/bismarcknewsupd/s...
https://twitter.com/harrisburgnews1/s...
https://twitter.com/universalnewspo/s...
https://twitter.com/nashvillenewsup/s...
https://twitter.com/Denvernews1/statu...
https://twitter.com/cheyennejourna1/s...
https://twitter.com/WestVirginiaChr/s...
https://twitter.com/earlymorninghea/s...
https://twitter.com/unspoilednews/sta...
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It seems this quote is well liked by people, especially on Instagram throughout the world.
Thank you everyone for your support and kindness. I am truly blessed and flattered to see such a response.
Warmly,
Ken Poirot
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"Some journeys in life can only be traveled alone." - Ken Poirot
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http://papayasumaya.blogspot.com/
It seems this quote is well liked by people, especially on Instagram throughout the world.
Thank you everyone for your support and kindness. I am truly blessed and flattered to see such a response.
Warmly,
Ken Poirot
Mentor Me: GA=T+E—A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement
Ken Poirot
Radio Interview: Upcoming Appearance on The Author Show...
Today: Radio Interview Broadcast on The Authors Show!
You can listen to the interview here by going to the link and then scrolling up to the top interview:
http://www.wnbnetworkwest.com/WnbAuth...
The following is the press release which announced this appearance:
http://www.freepublicitygroup.com/new...
Warmly,
Ken Poirot
Mentor Me: GA=T+E—A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement
Ken Poirot
You can listen to the interview here by going to the link and then scrolling up to the top interview:
http://www.wnbnetworkwest.com/WnbAuth...
The following is the press release which announced this appearance:
http://www.freepublicitygroup.com/new...
Warmly,
Ken Poirot
Mentor Me: GA=T+E—A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement
Ken Poirot
August 11, 2015
I went Jesus and the money changers on them...
Confronting Evil
None of us is perfect and this is not meant to be a sermon on right, wrong, or religion.
This is a call to action against evil in all forms in our society.
Unfortunately, we are exposed to evil on a daily basis. I believe we, as a society, have an obligation to confront evil when we see it, to protect ourselves, to protect the weak, and to stop evil from inflicting harm on others.
Whether you are religious or not, I see it as our obligation to society to confront evil.
To be complicit when we encounter evil, or when we are wronged severely, knowing the same evil will befall our brothers and sisters of this world, is to allow evil to expand. It is up to us to eradicate evil, to prevent it from harming others around us, therefore, halting the spread of evil in its tracks.
My goal with this discussion is not to preach one religion over others, as I believe all the major religions of the world have at their core tenets loving thy neighbor and trying to lead a good life. I have a firm belief in religious tolerance and I accept all who contribute positively to society as a whole.
I have never set out to harm others or actively gone looking for evil, yet it seems there are those in society who do set out to prey on others. Especially those who present themselves as good, decent, and kindhearted people. I will say, for some, it seems nice and kind people appear as a weak or easy target.
No matter how many times I have warned people in my life to not take advantage of my good nature, there are still those who do not heed such warnings.
For those instances where I have seen the face of evil and confronted it, the guiding question I always ask myself is, "If not me then who?" Meaning, if I am not strong enough to confront evil, then who else will?
Confronting evil takes strength and courage. Unfortunately, the majority of people do not have the strength or the courage to take a stand.
I once heard a statement, "If you have no enemies it means you have never stood for anything." Standing up for what is right and confronting evil is not an easy task. Yet, if we all show more bravery and strength in the face of evil, then evil will have no place to hide in our society.
I challenge us all to not allow evil to grab a foothold, take refuge, or shelter in this world.
Have the courage and the strength to battle evil! For not to do so, is to be complicit and allow evil to multiply, spread, and prosper, to further prey on others.
Due to my upbringing and background, the only way I know how to frame a discussion on evil is to reference a book for which most of us are familiar, The Bible.
The Bible's Message on Confronting Evil
So what does the Bible say about our obligation to confront evil?
Psalm 94:16
Matthew 18:15-17
From the passages above, what the Bible tells us is that people have a divine obligation to stand up to and stamp out evil!
We are all called upon to confront those who commit evil against others.
In fact, the Bible is very explicit that if someone who is conducting evil will not listen to us one-on-one, or with a few others, we are told to call out the evil acts publicly; to make sure everyone knows about it so together, we as a society can rebuke and cast out evil.
Christians often ask, "What would Jesus do?," in certain situations they encounter in life. What I would remind everyone is Jesus was not always the quiet, "turn the other cheek" person we mostly associate with our thoughts.
Let us look at a situation when Jesus confronted evil with force, specifically, when the money changers were conducting business, cheating people, and doing so in his Father's house (church).
John 2:15
Mark 11:15
Oh my! This does not sound like the quiet, passive Jesus Christ figure we all think about, does it? Putting cords together to form a whip, chasing after people, physically over-throwing their tables, and driving them out. Sounds a bit angry/violent, doesn't it?
It is clear this is a firm message about the need to stand up against evil. Specifically, in this case, it is an example of acts which were cheating others.
The Fate of Some Evildoers in The Bible
Let us not forget the fate of some in the Bible who were considered evil, which seems in direct contrast to the commandment, "Thou shalt not kill."
There are many of these cases in the Bible, Sampson, Moses and the Egyptians, Sodom and Gomorrah, Noah and the Flood, David and Goliath, etc... just to name a few.
Let's look at the classic story of David and Goliath to see what the Bible says:
1 Samuel 17: 49-54
Now, I am not advocating violence or illegal means to stamp out evil. What I am saying is, there is a clear message that we all have an obligation to confront evil.
I will give you an example from my life when I confronted evil legally, using the courts to make a stand.
My Personal David Versus Goliath Story
In my youth I landed a job for a large multi-billion dollar company, which promised to teach me a new profession while paying a stable salary of $24,000 per year plus earned commissions.
This was a very large company and the offer was written in black and white, so who would question such a printed statement, made in good faith (seemingly), by such a well-known, large American company, right?
Well, unfortunately, after working for the initial probationary period of 12 weeks (a test to get into the company), during which the company withheld all commissions, everything changed.
The "salary" became a draw, and then expenses were also added that were expected to be paid. None of this was stated up front, and in fact, the written offer pledged a $24,000 per year salary plus commissions (no mention of any draw and no mention of any expenses).
Many people in the same program at the time, were much older than me, married, had family obligations, mortgages, car payments, education expenses for children, etc... In other words, a lot of people suffered in their marriages, financially, and personally due to this blatant lie.
Approximately 16,000+ people went through the same program over the decades before me. Per my knowledge, none of them were strong enough to take a stand and do anything about it.
So I said, "If not me then who?," to myself. If I am not strong enough to stop this, and it appears that most are not (16,000+ others in this case), I must do something about this to prevent others from suffering the same fate!
For this reason, I used an image of David slaying Goliath to depict the quote, "If not me then who? Confront evil!," which you can see here:
https://www.goodreads.com/photo/autho...
So I sued the multi-billion dollar company...little twenty-something me. I am bound by a confidentiality clause to not identify the dollar amount of the settlement (which was minimal after attorney's fees), but I did force the multi-billion dollar company, by using our legal system, to change; I made them stop cheating people.
I confronted evil; I did it legally and within the confines of modern civil society using the courts. I made the company see it was going to be potentially very expensive to continue their wrongdoings (imagine a class action lawsuit with 16,000+ other people as the class), so I forced them to change their actions moving forward.
Due to my stand against evil, the company changed their program and began paying a real salary (not a draw minus surprise expenses).
Unfortunately, this is not my first or last confrontation with evil. It is just one example I can point to where I can honestly say, I performed my obligation. I stood up to a large company and by doing so I defended myself and protected others against future evil acts.
So if you are a Christian, and you often ask yourself, "What would Jesus do?," then I will remind you about the story in the Bible of Jesus and the money changers.
Whether you are religious or not, and regardless of your religious affiliation, I will say, it is in the best interest of society as a whole for everyone to confront evil.
I believe we are all obligated as a society to confront evil, stamp out evil, and to do our best to prevent evil from hurting others who might be preyed upon.
I will say with that large corporation, I am glad "I went Jesus and the money changers on them." The end result was I protected others in the future from suffering a similar fate to me; I took a stand and because of it, no one else would get cheated in the same manner as me.
Here is this quote depicted in graphic form with a photo quote:
http://www.goodreads.com/photo/author...
Think of this the next time you are victimized by evil. Ask, "If not me then who?," take a stand, and do what Jesus would do (or what you feel is right based upon your religious or personal beliefs).
Together, we really can make the world a better place for everyone. We just have to make a commitment to have the courage and strength to confront evil, call it out, and not allow evil to spread or victimize others.
Have the courage and the strength to confront evil!
Warmly,
Ken Poirot
Mentor Me: GA=T+E—A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement
Ken Poirot
None of us is perfect and this is not meant to be a sermon on right, wrong, or religion.
This is a call to action against evil in all forms in our society.
Unfortunately, we are exposed to evil on a daily basis. I believe we, as a society, have an obligation to confront evil when we see it, to protect ourselves, to protect the weak, and to stop evil from inflicting harm on others.
Whether you are religious or not, I see it as our obligation to society to confront evil.
To be complicit when we encounter evil, or when we are wronged severely, knowing the same evil will befall our brothers and sisters of this world, is to allow evil to expand. It is up to us to eradicate evil, to prevent it from harming others around us, therefore, halting the spread of evil in its tracks.
My goal with this discussion is not to preach one religion over others, as I believe all the major religions of the world have at their core tenets loving thy neighbor and trying to lead a good life. I have a firm belief in religious tolerance and I accept all who contribute positively to society as a whole.
I have never set out to harm others or actively gone looking for evil, yet it seems there are those in society who do set out to prey on others. Especially those who present themselves as good, decent, and kindhearted people. I will say, for some, it seems nice and kind people appear as a weak or easy target.
No matter how many times I have warned people in my life to not take advantage of my good nature, there are still those who do not heed such warnings.
For those instances where I have seen the face of evil and confronted it, the guiding question I always ask myself is, "If not me then who?" Meaning, if I am not strong enough to confront evil, then who else will?
Confronting evil takes strength and courage. Unfortunately, the majority of people do not have the strength or the courage to take a stand.
I once heard a statement, "If you have no enemies it means you have never stood for anything." Standing up for what is right and confronting evil is not an easy task. Yet, if we all show more bravery and strength in the face of evil, then evil will have no place to hide in our society.
I challenge us all to not allow evil to grab a foothold, take refuge, or shelter in this world.
Have the courage and the strength to battle evil! For not to do so, is to be complicit and allow evil to multiply, spread, and prosper, to further prey on others.
Due to my upbringing and background, the only way I know how to frame a discussion on evil is to reference a book for which most of us are familiar, The Bible.
The Bible's Message on Confronting Evil
So what does the Bible say about our obligation to confront evil?
Psalm 94:16
"Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?"
Matthew 18:15-17
"Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church..."
From the passages above, what the Bible tells us is that people have a divine obligation to stand up to and stamp out evil!
We are all called upon to confront those who commit evil against others.
In fact, the Bible is very explicit that if someone who is conducting evil will not listen to us one-on-one, or with a few others, we are told to call out the evil acts publicly; to make sure everyone knows about it so together, we as a society can rebuke and cast out evil.
Christians often ask, "What would Jesus do?," in certain situations they encounter in life. What I would remind everyone is Jesus was not always the quiet, "turn the other cheek" person we mostly associate with our thoughts.
Let us look at a situation when Jesus confronted evil with force, specifically, when the money changers were conducting business, cheating people, and doing so in his Father's house (church).
John 2:15
"And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables..."
Mark 11:15
"And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the money changers, and the seats of them that sold doves..."
Oh my! This does not sound like the quiet, passive Jesus Christ figure we all think about, does it? Putting cords together to form a whip, chasing after people, physically over-throwing their tables, and driving them out. Sounds a bit angry/violent, doesn't it?
It is clear this is a firm message about the need to stand up against evil. Specifically, in this case, it is an example of acts which were cheating others.
The Fate of Some Evildoers in The Bible
Let us not forget the fate of some in the Bible who were considered evil, which seems in direct contrast to the commandment, "Thou shalt not kill."
There are many of these cases in the Bible, Sampson, Moses and the Egyptians, Sodom and Gomorrah, Noah and the Flood, David and Goliath, etc... just to name a few.
Let's look at the classic story of David and Goliath to see what the Bible says:
1 Samuel 17: 49-54
"And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth.
So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David.
Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled.
And the men of Israel and of Judah arose, and shouted, and pursued the Philistines, until thou come to the valley, and to the gates of Ekron. And the wounded of the Philistines fell down by the way to Shaaraim, even unto Gath, and unto Ekron.
And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they spoiled their tents.
And David took the head of the Philistine, and brought it to Jerusalem; but he put his armour in his tent."
Now, I am not advocating violence or illegal means to stamp out evil. What I am saying is, there is a clear message that we all have an obligation to confront evil.
I will give you an example from my life when I confronted evil legally, using the courts to make a stand.
My Personal David Versus Goliath Story
In my youth I landed a job for a large multi-billion dollar company, which promised to teach me a new profession while paying a stable salary of $24,000 per year plus earned commissions.
This was a very large company and the offer was written in black and white, so who would question such a printed statement, made in good faith (seemingly), by such a well-known, large American company, right?
Well, unfortunately, after working for the initial probationary period of 12 weeks (a test to get into the company), during which the company withheld all commissions, everything changed.
The "salary" became a draw, and then expenses were also added that were expected to be paid. None of this was stated up front, and in fact, the written offer pledged a $24,000 per year salary plus commissions (no mention of any draw and no mention of any expenses).
Many people in the same program at the time, were much older than me, married, had family obligations, mortgages, car payments, education expenses for children, etc... In other words, a lot of people suffered in their marriages, financially, and personally due to this blatant lie.
Approximately 16,000+ people went through the same program over the decades before me. Per my knowledge, none of them were strong enough to take a stand and do anything about it.
So I said, "If not me then who?," to myself. If I am not strong enough to stop this, and it appears that most are not (16,000+ others in this case), I must do something about this to prevent others from suffering the same fate!
For this reason, I used an image of David slaying Goliath to depict the quote, "If not me then who? Confront evil!," which you can see here:
https://www.goodreads.com/photo/autho...
So I sued the multi-billion dollar company...little twenty-something me. I am bound by a confidentiality clause to not identify the dollar amount of the settlement (which was minimal after attorney's fees), but I did force the multi-billion dollar company, by using our legal system, to change; I made them stop cheating people.
I confronted evil; I did it legally and within the confines of modern civil society using the courts. I made the company see it was going to be potentially very expensive to continue their wrongdoings (imagine a class action lawsuit with 16,000+ other people as the class), so I forced them to change their actions moving forward.
Due to my stand against evil, the company changed their program and began paying a real salary (not a draw minus surprise expenses).
Unfortunately, this is not my first or last confrontation with evil. It is just one example I can point to where I can honestly say, I performed my obligation. I stood up to a large company and by doing so I defended myself and protected others against future evil acts.
So if you are a Christian, and you often ask yourself, "What would Jesus do?," then I will remind you about the story in the Bible of Jesus and the money changers.
Whether you are religious or not, and regardless of your religious affiliation, I will say, it is in the best interest of society as a whole for everyone to confront evil.
I believe we are all obligated as a society to confront evil, stamp out evil, and to do our best to prevent evil from hurting others who might be preyed upon.
I will say with that large corporation, I am glad "I went Jesus and the money changers on them." The end result was I protected others in the future from suffering a similar fate to me; I took a stand and because of it, no one else would get cheated in the same manner as me.
Here is this quote depicted in graphic form with a photo quote:
http://www.goodreads.com/photo/author...
Think of this the next time you are victimized by evil. Ask, "If not me then who?," take a stand, and do what Jesus would do (or what you feel is right based upon your religious or personal beliefs).
Together, we really can make the world a better place for everyone. We just have to make a commitment to have the courage and strength to confront evil, call it out, and not allow evil to spread or victimize others.
Have the courage and the strength to confront evil!
Warmly,
Ken Poirot
Mentor Me: GA=T+E—A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement
Ken Poirot
July 27, 2015
The Pursuit of Greatness...
Success versus Greatness
In my last post I wrote about the "Three Keys to Success," namely:
1) Goal Setting
2) Time Management
3) Life Skills
If you have not read that post already, you can access it here:
https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...
So what is the difference between success and greatness?
Success is very personal; everyone has their own definition of what constitutes success. For example, some people may have set financial goals, like accumulating a certain amount of money, attaining a specific level of annual income, or achieving complete financial freedom.
For others success may be creating a non-profit organization for a definitive cause in order to help others.
Someone else may measure success as channeling all their Time (T) and Energy (E) into the mastery of the arts, music, literature, a particular sport, etc...
In this way, success is a very individualized and personalized experience that has a different definition from one person to another. Since we all have divergent goals in life, therefore, success is subjective in the eye of the beholder; as such, success to you may not necessarily be seen as success by someone else.
Greatness takes success to an entirely different level and order of magnitude. In contrast to success, which is measured internally, true greatness is measured externally by its impact on society as a whole.
For some, their ultimate measure of success may be to attain greatness. For this reason, in addition to helping people achieve their definition of success, elements and exercises are incorporated into the design of Mentor Me to help people achieve greatness, if that is their personal ambition.
What are the Requirements to Achieve Greatness?
The first step in achieving greatness is to attain success. In addition to that, the ultimate fulfillment of true greatness necessitates an extraordinarily higher level of three further requirements, namely:
1) Sacrifice
2) Belief
3) Conviction
Greatness is defined by public recognition of the value of ones contributions to society, and therefore, true greatness is a bit more elusive to obtain than success.
Yes, success requires a degree of these three requirements above, but if your ultimate vision is to achieve greatness in life, you will have to take your personal sacrifice, belief, and conviction to an even higher level once you have reached success.
Let's look at three people in history who I think we can all agree realized true greatness.
Each of these individuals exhibited an extraordinary level of sacrifice, belief, and conviction in their lives, above and beyond their initial achievement of success.
Nevertheless, I will highlight one of these specific requirements over the other two, as I explore these individuals who exemplify greatness.
Sacrifice: Nikola Tesla
When I think of sacrifice , I think of Nikola Tesla. It can be argued that Tesla's work has touched virtually every man, woman, and child in the modern world.
His work with alternating current (with Westinghouse), including the very public opposition of Thomas Edison's direct current structure, eventually led to the adoption of alternating current as the more efficient world standard for electricity production and distribution.
Nikola Tesla sacrificed everything for his work. He was estranged from his family in Croatia and he never married. In fact, it is said he may never have had any romantic relationships in his life; he believed celibacy was important to keep him focused on his work.
Later on in life, as documented by a reporter, Tesla remarked, "Sometimes I feel that by not marrying, I made too great a sacrifice to my work ..."
When Tesla died, he was found by a maid in the Hotel New Yorker in New York City, alone, penniless, and in debt.
I was thinking about Tesla when I penned the quote, "Some journeys in life can only be traveled alone."
For this reason, this quote is portrayed with a photo of Nikola Tesla, which you can see here:
https://www.goodreads.com/photo/autho...
His life unfolds as a story of sacrifice and tragedy. One of his brothers died when he was only five years old, a prolonged nine month battle with cholera almost killed him multiple times, he never graduating from his university due to his gambling addiction and disagreements with his professor, he had many public fights with his one time mentor, Thomas Edison, he lost various patents when he was ousted from the first company he founded, and he had to resort to digging ditches just to survive at one point in his life.
Tesla sacrificed for his scientific work, for which he received great recognition. His success was so highly regarded by the scientific community during his lifetime, that it is said he was considered for a joint Nobel Prize with his nemesis Thomas Edison.
Tesla's greatness is immortalized by his many scientific awards, the impact of his work on society, the Tesla unit named after him (world standard unit for the measurement of magnetic flux density), Tesla Day in his native nation of Croatia, his photo gracing the cover of Time Magazine, an airport named after him, various planetary objects with his namesake, museums, his face on stamps and money, etc...
Throughout his life, Tesla exhibited all three of the requirements necessary for greatness; it was not just dependent on his personal sacrifice, he also had an extraordinary belief and conviction in his abilities, as well as the importance of his work.
Having said that, I see Tesla's life as the epitome of sacrifice.
Tesla was literally married to his work.
As a result, his contributions to the world earned him a level of greatness which transcends time.
Belief: Steve Jobs
When I think of the word belief , I think of Steve Jobs. What best defines his contributions to the world, technology, and the impact of his inventions on the average person, is Steve Jobs' belief. The driving force behind his achievements is his belief he could take complex technologies, make them fun, simple to use, and deliver this experience to the average person.
This belief permeated all the innovations Steve Jobs created. Jobs certainly sacrificed for his belief and vision of creating new, innovative, and intuitively easy-to-use technological products for the masses.
We need to look no further than his public dispute with the board of Apple to catch a glimpse into his sacrifices. One can't imagine what he must have been feeling when he was ousted from Apple in September 1985, the company he founded, due to his disagreements with Apple's Board of Directors.
Even at that point in his life, if he had just walked away from technology and business, he still would have achieved a staggering level of personal and professional success.
What makes Steve Jobs truly great is the fact he continued to pursue his core belief and create new, innovative products which never existed previously. He dreamed up these complex electronic devices, then designed them to be fun and intuitively user-friendly for the average person time and time again.
To me, Steve Jobs is the epitome of the word belief.
Of course, he also had the conviction to make his belief and vision come true.
There is no doubt, Steve Jobs had an unprecedented impact on the everyday lives of billions of people around the world. The user-friendly technologies he invented makes his greatness truly legendary.
Conviction: Benjamin Franklin
So what is the difference between belief and conviction?
Belief can change over time, but conviction is unwavering belief on steroids. Conviction is the unconditional faith that moves mountains, to paraphrase the Bible.
When I think of conviction, I think of Benjamin Franklin.
Yes, Benjamin Franklin also sacrificed much for his greatness. His own son, who Benjamin Franklin adored as his beloved companion early in his life, chose to side with England during The Revolutionary War. This created a painfully tragic rift between Benjamin Franklin and his son that was never repaired in their lifetime.
As the chief diplomat for the American colonies in England, France, and then again in England after The Revolutionary War, he spent a great deal of his life separated from his wife. In fact, he was in England when his wife died of a stroke in 1774. He later returned to America only after his work was done, in 1775.
Benjamin Franklin was the equivalent of an iconic celebrity, debutante, and rock star, all rolled into one in his day. He was a successful author, publisher, scientist, inventor, and diplomat known throughout the world.
He is one of those rare individuals who actually achieves greatness within his own lifetime.
What stands out for me the most though, is Benjamin Franklin's conviction. As mentioned earlier, belief can be changed; early in his life, Benjamin Franklin was loyal to England. This belief began to change as England flexed its muscles over the American colonists.
The final change for Benjamin Franklin, turning his belief into conviction for American independence, resulted from the aftermath of the Boston Tea Party. After this event, England's Privy Council summoned Benjamin Franklin into their court where they put him on "trial," verbally and publicly humiliating him.
Historians say Benjamin Franklin walked into that meeting with the belief in England and the American colonists reconciling their differences, but walked out with the conviction that independence from England was the only viable solution for America.
Benjamin Franklin biographer, Edwin S. Gaustaud, in his book, Benjamin Franklin: Inventing America, would write the following in reference to this meeting:
From Franklin's own words, his belief in compromise gave way to a new belief, and deep-rooted conviction for the need of American independence from England.
Benjamin Franklin is later credited with his diplomacy in France turning the tide of The American Revolution. Through Franklin's diplomacy, ultimately convincing the French to support America with money, arms, troops, and their navy, France gave America the necessary resources to decisively defeat the world's superpower, England, in order to gain independence.
Yes, the man paid the sacrifice and he exhibited belief, but what really sets Benjamin Franklin apart is his conviction to the American cause of independence.
This conviction solidified his greatness, which echoes throughout the fabric of time.
Without Benjamin Franklin's conviction, and ability to win France's support, it can be argued the American colonists may not have prevailed against England.
What Price are you Willing to Pay for Greatness?
As we can see from the examples of these three individuals who achieved true greatness, greatness is a much more elusive achievement beyond success.
All of these historical figures were successful, and additionally, each of them took their success further by their extraordinary fulfillment of the three requirements for greatness:
1) Sacrifice
2) Belief
3) Conviction
As we have seen, success is only the first step on the road to greatness.
The biggest question is, once you achieve your definition of success, are you willing to increase your level of sacrifice, belief, and conviction to pursue greatness?
If so, you may be among those few in history who achieve true greatness.
You may be like Nikola Tesla, Steve Jobs, or Benjamin Franklin, and your pursuit of greatness may positively affect billions of other people, as well as all of society forever.
Realize you may never know within your lifetime how many lives you may ultimately influence. ...but know that if you decide to pursue greatness, your life may have a ripple effect on the world that lives in perpetuity throughout the ocean of time.
If you resolve to start your pursuit of greatness, if you are willing to sacrifice, if you are strong in your belief, and take this belief to the level of true conviction, know that you can achieve greatness!
The question is: what do you want from your time in this world? Do you want success, or do you want to dedicate your life to the pursuit of greatness?
Either way, Mentor Me can help you design your blueprint, provide the tools necessary to achieve success, and guide you on your journey in pursuit of true greatness, if that is the dream you choose to pursue...
Warmly,
Ken Poirot
Mentor Me: GA=T+E—A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement
Ken Poirot
In my last post I wrote about the "Three Keys to Success," namely:
1) Goal Setting
2) Time Management
3) Life Skills
If you have not read that post already, you can access it here:
https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...
So what is the difference between success and greatness?
Success is very personal; everyone has their own definition of what constitutes success. For example, some people may have set financial goals, like accumulating a certain amount of money, attaining a specific level of annual income, or achieving complete financial freedom.
For others success may be creating a non-profit organization for a definitive cause in order to help others.
Someone else may measure success as channeling all their Time (T) and Energy (E) into the mastery of the arts, music, literature, a particular sport, etc...
In this way, success is a very individualized and personalized experience that has a different definition from one person to another. Since we all have divergent goals in life, therefore, success is subjective in the eye of the beholder; as such, success to you may not necessarily be seen as success by someone else.
Greatness takes success to an entirely different level and order of magnitude. In contrast to success, which is measured internally, true greatness is measured externally by its impact on society as a whole.
For some, their ultimate measure of success may be to attain greatness. For this reason, in addition to helping people achieve their definition of success, elements and exercises are incorporated into the design of Mentor Me to help people achieve greatness, if that is their personal ambition.
What are the Requirements to Achieve Greatness?
The first step in achieving greatness is to attain success. In addition to that, the ultimate fulfillment of true greatness necessitates an extraordinarily higher level of three further requirements, namely:
1) Sacrifice
2) Belief
3) Conviction
Greatness is defined by public recognition of the value of ones contributions to society, and therefore, true greatness is a bit more elusive to obtain than success.
Yes, success requires a degree of these three requirements above, but if your ultimate vision is to achieve greatness in life, you will have to take your personal sacrifice, belief, and conviction to an even higher level once you have reached success.
Let's look at three people in history who I think we can all agree realized true greatness.
Each of these individuals exhibited an extraordinary level of sacrifice, belief, and conviction in their lives, above and beyond their initial achievement of success.
Nevertheless, I will highlight one of these specific requirements over the other two, as I explore these individuals who exemplify greatness.
Sacrifice: Nikola Tesla
When I think of sacrifice , I think of Nikola Tesla. It can be argued that Tesla's work has touched virtually every man, woman, and child in the modern world.
His work with alternating current (with Westinghouse), including the very public opposition of Thomas Edison's direct current structure, eventually led to the adoption of alternating current as the more efficient world standard for electricity production and distribution.
Nikola Tesla sacrificed everything for his work. He was estranged from his family in Croatia and he never married. In fact, it is said he may never have had any romantic relationships in his life; he believed celibacy was important to keep him focused on his work.
Later on in life, as documented by a reporter, Tesla remarked, "Sometimes I feel that by not marrying, I made too great a sacrifice to my work ..."
When Tesla died, he was found by a maid in the Hotel New Yorker in New York City, alone, penniless, and in debt.
I was thinking about Tesla when I penned the quote, "Some journeys in life can only be traveled alone."
For this reason, this quote is portrayed with a photo of Nikola Tesla, which you can see here:
https://www.goodreads.com/photo/autho...
His life unfolds as a story of sacrifice and tragedy. One of his brothers died when he was only five years old, a prolonged nine month battle with cholera almost killed him multiple times, he never graduating from his university due to his gambling addiction and disagreements with his professor, he had many public fights with his one time mentor, Thomas Edison, he lost various patents when he was ousted from the first company he founded, and he had to resort to digging ditches just to survive at one point in his life.
Tesla sacrificed for his scientific work, for which he received great recognition. His success was so highly regarded by the scientific community during his lifetime, that it is said he was considered for a joint Nobel Prize with his nemesis Thomas Edison.
Tesla's greatness is immortalized by his many scientific awards, the impact of his work on society, the Tesla unit named after him (world standard unit for the measurement of magnetic flux density), Tesla Day in his native nation of Croatia, his photo gracing the cover of Time Magazine, an airport named after him, various planetary objects with his namesake, museums, his face on stamps and money, etc...
Throughout his life, Tesla exhibited all three of the requirements necessary for greatness; it was not just dependent on his personal sacrifice, he also had an extraordinary belief and conviction in his abilities, as well as the importance of his work.
Having said that, I see Tesla's life as the epitome of sacrifice.
Tesla was literally married to his work.
As a result, his contributions to the world earned him a level of greatness which transcends time.
Belief: Steve Jobs
When I think of the word belief , I think of Steve Jobs. What best defines his contributions to the world, technology, and the impact of his inventions on the average person, is Steve Jobs' belief. The driving force behind his achievements is his belief he could take complex technologies, make them fun, simple to use, and deliver this experience to the average person.
This belief permeated all the innovations Steve Jobs created. Jobs certainly sacrificed for his belief and vision of creating new, innovative, and intuitively easy-to-use technological products for the masses.
We need to look no further than his public dispute with the board of Apple to catch a glimpse into his sacrifices. One can't imagine what he must have been feeling when he was ousted from Apple in September 1985, the company he founded, due to his disagreements with Apple's Board of Directors.
Even at that point in his life, if he had just walked away from technology and business, he still would have achieved a staggering level of personal and professional success.
What makes Steve Jobs truly great is the fact he continued to pursue his core belief and create new, innovative products which never existed previously. He dreamed up these complex electronic devices, then designed them to be fun and intuitively user-friendly for the average person time and time again.
To me, Steve Jobs is the epitome of the word belief.
Of course, he also had the conviction to make his belief and vision come true.
There is no doubt, Steve Jobs had an unprecedented impact on the everyday lives of billions of people around the world. The user-friendly technologies he invented makes his greatness truly legendary.
Conviction: Benjamin Franklin
So what is the difference between belief and conviction?
Belief can change over time, but conviction is unwavering belief on steroids. Conviction is the unconditional faith that moves mountains, to paraphrase the Bible.
When I think of conviction, I think of Benjamin Franklin.
Yes, Benjamin Franklin also sacrificed much for his greatness. His own son, who Benjamin Franklin adored as his beloved companion early in his life, chose to side with England during The Revolutionary War. This created a painfully tragic rift between Benjamin Franklin and his son that was never repaired in their lifetime.
As the chief diplomat for the American colonies in England, France, and then again in England after The Revolutionary War, he spent a great deal of his life separated from his wife. In fact, he was in England when his wife died of a stroke in 1774. He later returned to America only after his work was done, in 1775.
Benjamin Franklin was the equivalent of an iconic celebrity, debutante, and rock star, all rolled into one in his day. He was a successful author, publisher, scientist, inventor, and diplomat known throughout the world.
He is one of those rare individuals who actually achieves greatness within his own lifetime.
What stands out for me the most though, is Benjamin Franklin's conviction. As mentioned earlier, belief can be changed; early in his life, Benjamin Franklin was loyal to England. This belief began to change as England flexed its muscles over the American colonists.
The final change for Benjamin Franklin, turning his belief into conviction for American independence, resulted from the aftermath of the Boston Tea Party. After this event, England's Privy Council summoned Benjamin Franklin into their court where they put him on "trial," verbally and publicly humiliating him.
Historians say Benjamin Franklin walked into that meeting with the belief in England and the American colonists reconciling their differences, but walked out with the conviction that independence from England was the only viable solution for America.
Benjamin Franklin biographer, Edwin S. Gaustaud, in his book, Benjamin Franklin: Inventing America, would write the following in reference to this meeting:
"He now referred to England as 'this old rotten state' and its ministers as the very embodiment of 'extreme corruption.' Why should the colonies any longer consider union with Britain as a great good to be pursued, he wondered. 'I apprehend, therefore,' he wrote to Joseph Galloway, a Philadelphia friend on February 18, 1774, 'that to unite us intimately will only be to corrupt and poison us also.'
To Charles Thomson, another friend, Franklin wrote four days after his 'trial' that those who berated him had the never to claim 'soveignty over three millions of virtuous, sensible people in America,' but in fact 'appeared to have scarce discretion enough to govern a herd of swine.'
These strong words came from a man of gentle wit who usually practiced conciliation and compromise. But not after his humiliating experience before the Privy Council in January 1774."
From Franklin's own words, his belief in compromise gave way to a new belief, and deep-rooted conviction for the need of American independence from England.
Benjamin Franklin is later credited with his diplomacy in France turning the tide of The American Revolution. Through Franklin's diplomacy, ultimately convincing the French to support America with money, arms, troops, and their navy, France gave America the necessary resources to decisively defeat the world's superpower, England, in order to gain independence.
Yes, the man paid the sacrifice and he exhibited belief, but what really sets Benjamin Franklin apart is his conviction to the American cause of independence.
This conviction solidified his greatness, which echoes throughout the fabric of time.
Without Benjamin Franklin's conviction, and ability to win France's support, it can be argued the American colonists may not have prevailed against England.
What Price are you Willing to Pay for Greatness?
As we can see from the examples of these three individuals who achieved true greatness, greatness is a much more elusive achievement beyond success.
All of these historical figures were successful, and additionally, each of them took their success further by their extraordinary fulfillment of the three requirements for greatness:
1) Sacrifice
2) Belief
3) Conviction
As we have seen, success is only the first step on the road to greatness.
The biggest question is, once you achieve your definition of success, are you willing to increase your level of sacrifice, belief, and conviction to pursue greatness?
If so, you may be among those few in history who achieve true greatness.
You may be like Nikola Tesla, Steve Jobs, or Benjamin Franklin, and your pursuit of greatness may positively affect billions of other people, as well as all of society forever.
Realize you may never know within your lifetime how many lives you may ultimately influence. ...but know that if you decide to pursue greatness, your life may have a ripple effect on the world that lives in perpetuity throughout the ocean of time.
If you resolve to start your pursuit of greatness, if you are willing to sacrifice, if you are strong in your belief, and take this belief to the level of true conviction, know that you can achieve greatness!
The question is: what do you want from your time in this world? Do you want success, or do you want to dedicate your life to the pursuit of greatness?
Either way, Mentor Me can help you design your blueprint, provide the tools necessary to achieve success, and guide you on your journey in pursuit of true greatness, if that is the dream you choose to pursue...
Warmly,
Ken Poirot
Mentor Me: GA=T+E—A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement
Ken Poirot
July 13, 2015
The Three Keys to Success...
The Three Keys to Success in Mentor Me
I discovered a pattern while working with (and studying) successful people throughout my lifetime, including almost twenty years in the financial services industry.
This pattern revealed successful people use a common core skill set in order to obtain success. In addition, I realized this information could be assembled, taught, and learned.
I call this core skill set: the three keys to success.
So what are these three keys to success and how can you use them to transform your life?
Success is unlocked by the proper implementation of these three keys :
1) Goal Setting
2) Time Management
3) Life Skills
The following graphic summarizes this concept:
https://www.goodreads.com/photo/autho...
Properly use these three keys and anyone can transform their life!
Specifically, the benefits are the following:
- Goal Setting helps people get focused
- Time Management helps people be focused
- Life Skills help people stay focused
With this in mind, Mentor Me methodically walks readers through utilizing these three critical keys in order to create their definition of success.
Over the years I read a myriad of books on these topics, many of which seemed condescending, painfully boring, and/or theoretical. For these reasons, Mentor Me favors a different approach.
It has been described by readers as conversational, interactive, and fun, even with some "smile moments" thrown in for good measure.
Additionally, Mentor Me is designed so readers will benefit as they finish and implement each section of the book, producing an immediate, positive impact on their lives!
Goal Setting: Get Focused
Goal Setting is the first key to achieving success. It is important to define and structure goals, but to do so starting with a completely open mind.
As I wrote in Mentor Me, "Let's face it, the more time we have lived in this world, often the more jaded we become. Remember what life was like before someone ever told you, 'No...you can't?""
"...Children know no limits or boundaries. It is only through society and others telling us what we can and cannot do, what we can and cannot achieve, what we can or cannot accomplish in life, that we shrink or compress our beliefs in what we can achieve.
Ask yourself, what really changed in you from that time in your life, your childhood, when you knew no boundaries or limits? What changed in you when you were a child who dreamed and fantasized about the life you wanted someday?
You will find nothing changed except your beliefs, most likely due to what others and society told you. The only thing that really changed was your belief in yourself and what you believed you could do with your life."
"...It is time to believe again, to believe in yourself and the truth.
You have no boundaries in what you can achieve. "
For this reason, Mentor Me is designed to expand horizons once again, opening readers minds to the realization they are in control of their lives and therefore, their ultimate success.
Chapter I is a guide through this thought process, to help readers get focused by covering how to:
- Start with no structure –“…dream BIG like a child.”
- Visualize the life they want (their Greatest Achievement)
- Add structure to define goals (Elements of a goal, SMART)
Time Management: Be Focused
Mentor Me demonstrates how to directly use time management (be focused) in order to achieve the specific goals readers target for themselves.
It also covers time management in a novel way, using time-tested, real-world strategies, including one exclusively devised by me.
In chapter II, readers set up their blueprint to achieve their own definition of success by learning to:
- Focus their Time (T) and Energy (E) with their goals in mind
- Set up a weekly calendar to move one step closer to goal achievement
- Schedule most important activities ("Big Rocks") first
- Avoid burnout (“High Impact and Low Impact Days Strategy")
Life Skills: Stay Focused
Finally, I realized in addition to the first two keys to success, the most successful people have better-developed life skills than the average person.
These highly-developed life skills help successful people stay focused on their quest to achieve their goals.
This section of Mentor Me contains the tools necessary to stay on track, beginning with a chapter titled, "Understanding Personality Styles."
A deeper understanding of one's own personality style, as well as how one can best relate to other people, is a fundamental building block to help gain and keep others' support on the road to success.
Chapter III includes a personality style quiz and information that readers (and a professional reviewer) have said is one of the most beneficial (and fun) chapters of the book.
Within the life skills chapters, readers learn how to:
- Better understand themselves and relate/communicate more effectively with others
- Absorb new information in less time
- Motivate themselves and others
- Cope with life’s unexpected Situations
- Handle conflict and inspire others
Mentor Me is written to keep readers coming back, referring to it as a helpful guide.
For those readers who are searching for more profound themes, many of these have also been woven into the fabric of Mentor Me.
Some of these themes are subtle while some are not so subtle.
This is truly a book readers can enjoy over and over again on many different levels.
Find out why some have called Mentor Me, "revolutionary" and why it has been quoted around the world!
Enjoy the practicality of the three keys to success, how to use them to transform your life, and the book's deeper themes in pursuit of your goals.
Pick up your copy of Mentor Me here today:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KPGM28C
Use the three keys to success, based upon a lifetime of work, delivered with practical, real-world experience, packaged concisely into Mentor Me, and live your dreams!
Warmly,
Ken Poirot
Mentor Me: GA=T+E—A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement
Ken Poirot
I discovered a pattern while working with (and studying) successful people throughout my lifetime, including almost twenty years in the financial services industry.
This pattern revealed successful people use a common core skill set in order to obtain success. In addition, I realized this information could be assembled, taught, and learned.
I call this core skill set: the three keys to success.
So what are these three keys to success and how can you use them to transform your life?
Success is unlocked by the proper implementation of these three keys :
1) Goal Setting
2) Time Management
3) Life Skills
The following graphic summarizes this concept:
https://www.goodreads.com/photo/autho...
Properly use these three keys and anyone can transform their life!
Specifically, the benefits are the following:
- Goal Setting helps people get focused
- Time Management helps people be focused
- Life Skills help people stay focused
With this in mind, Mentor Me methodically walks readers through utilizing these three critical keys in order to create their definition of success.
Over the years I read a myriad of books on these topics, many of which seemed condescending, painfully boring, and/or theoretical. For these reasons, Mentor Me favors a different approach.
It has been described by readers as conversational, interactive, and fun, even with some "smile moments" thrown in for good measure.
Additionally, Mentor Me is designed so readers will benefit as they finish and implement each section of the book, producing an immediate, positive impact on their lives!
Goal Setting: Get Focused
Goal Setting is the first key to achieving success. It is important to define and structure goals, but to do so starting with a completely open mind.
As I wrote in Mentor Me, "Let's face it, the more time we have lived in this world, often the more jaded we become. Remember what life was like before someone ever told you, 'No...you can't?""
"...Children know no limits or boundaries. It is only through society and others telling us what we can and cannot do, what we can and cannot achieve, what we can or cannot accomplish in life, that we shrink or compress our beliefs in what we can achieve.
Ask yourself, what really changed in you from that time in your life, your childhood, when you knew no boundaries or limits? What changed in you when you were a child who dreamed and fantasized about the life you wanted someday?
You will find nothing changed except your beliefs, most likely due to what others and society told you. The only thing that really changed was your belief in yourself and what you believed you could do with your life."
"...It is time to believe again, to believe in yourself and the truth.
You have no boundaries in what you can achieve. "
For this reason, Mentor Me is designed to expand horizons once again, opening readers minds to the realization they are in control of their lives and therefore, their ultimate success.
Chapter I is a guide through this thought process, to help readers get focused by covering how to:
- Start with no structure –“…dream BIG like a child.”
- Visualize the life they want (their Greatest Achievement)
- Add structure to define goals (Elements of a goal, SMART)
Time Management: Be Focused
Mentor Me demonstrates how to directly use time management (be focused) in order to achieve the specific goals readers target for themselves.
It also covers time management in a novel way, using time-tested, real-world strategies, including one exclusively devised by me.
In chapter II, readers set up their blueprint to achieve their own definition of success by learning to:
- Focus their Time (T) and Energy (E) with their goals in mind
- Set up a weekly calendar to move one step closer to goal achievement
- Schedule most important activities ("Big Rocks") first
- Avoid burnout (“High Impact and Low Impact Days Strategy")
Life Skills: Stay Focused
Finally, I realized in addition to the first two keys to success, the most successful people have better-developed life skills than the average person.
These highly-developed life skills help successful people stay focused on their quest to achieve their goals.
This section of Mentor Me contains the tools necessary to stay on track, beginning with a chapter titled, "Understanding Personality Styles."
A deeper understanding of one's own personality style, as well as how one can best relate to other people, is a fundamental building block to help gain and keep others' support on the road to success.
Chapter III includes a personality style quiz and information that readers (and a professional reviewer) have said is one of the most beneficial (and fun) chapters of the book.
Within the life skills chapters, readers learn how to:
- Better understand themselves and relate/communicate more effectively with others
- Absorb new information in less time
- Motivate themselves and others
- Cope with life’s unexpected Situations
- Handle conflict and inspire others
Mentor Me is written to keep readers coming back, referring to it as a helpful guide.
For those readers who are searching for more profound themes, many of these have also been woven into the fabric of Mentor Me.
Some of these themes are subtle while some are not so subtle.
This is truly a book readers can enjoy over and over again on many different levels.
Find out why some have called Mentor Me, "revolutionary" and why it has been quoted around the world!
Enjoy the practicality of the three keys to success, how to use them to transform your life, and the book's deeper themes in pursuit of your goals.
Pick up your copy of Mentor Me here today:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KPGM28C
Use the three keys to success, based upon a lifetime of work, delivered with practical, real-world experience, packaged concisely into Mentor Me, and live your dreams!
Warmly,
Ken Poirot
Mentor Me: GA=T+E—A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement
Ken Poirot
July 11, 2015
With Great Love Comes Great Forgiveness...
Dating in a Fast-Paced Society
In our fast-paced society filled with professionals spending endless hours dedicated to their careers, online dating has become a fixture.
Albeit a convenient necessity to help expand social circles, as well as an opportunity to meet someone new while permitting complete flexibility to work the relationship into our busy lifestyles.
You can't spend almost 5 hours a day with someone for three months, even online, without getting to know quite a bit about the person.
So was the case with Tania.
In appearance on video chat she was a mousy girl, and I mean that affectionately.
A bit shy at times, with big brown, beautiful sparkling eyes filled with life, enthusiasm, and the inquisitive brilliance of playful curiosity.
Her eyes were her most striking feature, as I am always most attracted to a girls' eyes at first.
Hers smiled radiantly through the endless miles that separated us; her eyes brought us closely connected together, an unbreakable bond.
Then there was her hair; long dark, shimmering, luscious, silky locks which danced with her endless expressions and effervescent smile. Sometimes her hair was up, sometimes down, or drawn to one side gently caressing her soft, smooth, delicate neck.
Frequently at night she wore glasses, which just added to the studious, intelligent, cute, mousy-girl-look which I found so attractive.
We would share everything together over those months: our hopes, dreams, and ambitions in life; even our thoughts on family and raising children together.
During that whole time, very few days passed without long conversations. Maybe twice a full twenty-four hours passed when we both knew we would have to wait for our next rendezvous, due to commitments with family or friends.
She dreamed of becoming a fashion designer and showed me some of her work; a painting and drawing from her studies.
A skirt she designed; a long, full-length skirt with sheer blue fabric. The skirt was draped and sewn perfectly to appear and allow for flowing movement; it looked beautiful and very impressive. Not that I know much about fashion design myself, none more than I have seen on "Project Runway," but still, it made an impression as it was quite stunning.
We can all appreciate it when someone has passion for their work or a special project with which they are involved. Just as we can all recognize talent. This girl had both; passion for all that she did, especially design, and a depth of talent.
Then there were the other cute things she made. Drapes for her windows, a design she sewed on her sofa cushion at home, and various decorations, like Christmas ornaments; the kind of attention to detail and passion which makes a house a home.
It made me feel, and I imagined myself, as a proud husband with a wife who took great joy in making a warm, cozy place for all to spend their time as a family.
She also starred in a couple music videos. She never mentioned them, but I stumbled over them online. When I asked about them her response was quiet humility.
It is a rare beauty who can be both cute and sexy: a truly scarce combination. Most women can only be one or the other; she was both...cute and sexy at the same time.
The Perfect First Date
It was my 5th time to visit the Ukraine. Tania and I had really connected online, but you never know if that connection will carry over to an in person, face-to-face meeting or not.
Anyone who has spent any time in the online dating world knows, sometimes you hit it off with someone online, yet when you meet, the same chemistry is just not there. For this reason, there was a lot of anxiety leading up to my meeting with Tania in Odessa, Ukraine.
I so desperately wanted to know what it would be like together in person, and I had butterflies in my stomach over the anticipation.
Could this really be the one? Would our inseparable connection online be as strong in person, or would we feel that awkward silence of no connection at all?
I contacted a friend in Odessa before my visit, an old girlfriend from a previous trip with whom a romantic relationship had not progressed into a serious future.
I wanted my first date and meeting with Tania to be perfect, so I asked my friend, Aliona, to help me prepare a special, favorable first impression for Tania.
As I do not speak the language in Odessa, predominately Russian, I would need help finding and buying items for my first date with Tania. I wanted to have flowers for her and her translator, champagne, and I asked Aliona for suggestions to make everything as romantic as possible, from a Ukrainian girls' point of view.
Tania's Arrival and Our First Date
Aliona and I scrambled to have all ready for Tania by the time she arrived. Tania was scheduled to arrive a couple hours after noon and when Aliona and I called her, we found Tania was arriving early.
We had bought apples, mangoes, flowers, and champagne for Tania and her translator.
As Aliona was cutting the fruit, I dashed down the hall to the property manager's office; I needed vases for the two sets of flowers...red roses for Tania and yellow, friendship, roses for her translator.
Maria, the flat manager, emptied flowers out of one vase and graciously gave it to me, along with a second empty vase.
As I returned to the flat, Aliona had finished cutting up the apples and was skinning the mangoes. Aliona informed me (not that I would know), "If you leave the skin on, the mangoes are bitter, so it is best to take the skin off."
Our original intention was for Aliona to leave before Tania arrived, as you do not want your ex-girlfriend and new girlfriend to meet, since it could make all a little uncomfortable (and especially on our first date).
Tania arrived early. I walked outside, greeted her with a hug, and offered to help her (and her translator) with their luggage.
I pointed out my flat as we passed it on the way to theirs, which was further down the hall. I opened their door, gave them the key, and took Tania's suitcase inside. I told the translator once they are settled into their flat, to please come by my flat.
As Aliona finished the last plate of fruit, there was a knock on my door. Here was the uncomfortable moment I was hoping to avoid: ex-girlfriend meets new girlfriend. Just a couple more minutes and Aliona would have been gone.
The mishap and unintentional meeting only added to my already nervous anxiety. I opened the door and gestured to the red roses on the window sill, which I had placed in their vase just seconds before. Tania told her translator I should present them to her...my first mistake besides Aliona still being there.
Aliona is an intuitive girl and she knew it was time to leave. So as not to be rude to Aliona, who had helped me all morning, I politely excused myself and hurriedly escorted her out of the building.
We walked quickly across the courtyard and said goodbye. As I gave her a friendly hug she said, "Tania...she has foxy eyes. Be careful!"
I thanked Aliona for her help and we bid farewell.
Translation Disaster
Later that evening, Tania, her translator, Gala, and I went to a club. Our first date which started out with such anxiety and many timing mishaps on my part, was turning out quite beautifully.
Tania and I were sitting next to each other holding hands, while Gala was sitting across the table from us. It was cold in Odessa in February, near zero Celsius, so I had worn a sports jacket under my coat. We had checked our coats upon entry to the club, so I took off my sports jacket as it was a bit warm inside.
Tania was even more beautiful in person. Full of life and energy, those eyes dancing as her radiance filled the room. I will never forget her smile, the way her hair shined in the light with crowning perfection. I was smitten; filled with the heavenly sound and cadence of her voice, as I felt the magic, tingling energy of her touch.
I leaned over to our translator, Gala, and said, "We have a lot in common." Gala spoke to Tania in Russian and everything changed that instant.
Tania was obviously offended. She tossed away my hand and refused to look at me!
Just like that...in one instance all changed 180 degrees. I could not figure out what happened at first; I asked Gala what she had said to Tania to cause such a reaction.
I looked at Gala struck with bewildered disbelief. Gala looked at Tania again and they spoke. This time Tania's speech was fast, angry, defensive, and dismissive.
Gala looked over at me and said, "I am sorry, I mistranslated." She tried to explain the mistake to Tania, but she would not hear of it.
I leaned over and tried to hold Tania's hand, which was now far away in her stretched out arms on the table; she would not respond and she ignored me.
Gala gestured for us to go and we walked out of the club. I was so upset I completely forgot my sports jacket...which was never seen again.
We retrieved our coats from the entrance of the club; next was the most uncomfortable taxi ride I have ever experienced. Tania did not want to be there and especially not stuck in the back of the taxi with me.
Gala continued to plead with Tania, but she was not in the mood to listen. Gala apologized to me over and over again.
All I could figure is she might have translated my words as, "We do not have a lot in common" instead of "We have a lot in common." I was not even sure if that was the source of the confusion and miscommunication.
We all arrived back at my flat and the girls came inside; I sat on the bed while they sat on the couch across from me.
Tania would not listen to anything we said, instead, she turned to Gala and mentioned something about me, and then stormed out of the flat.
At this moment I was overcome by emotion. All the anticipation, the months leading up to this moment, scheduling our first meeting, the preparation, the nervous energy and hope...it all came crashing over me like a giant wave of pressure needing to be released.
My eyes welled up with tears which spilled out over their lids and rolled down my cheeks, then dripped off my chin. I looked over at Gala with mournful despondency and said, "I can't make her love me."
That was the end of our first evening together. So much for creating the perfect first date...
The Day After Disaster
I didn't sleep well that night. I woke up early, much earlier than normal, and really did not know what to do.
Some girls want you to come after them, to chase them, to try to make things right. Other girls want you to leave them alone, completely, and forever, while some want you to wait and let them come to you.
It is difficult enough to know what to do in the USA, let alone in a completely different culture, language, and country.
I waited for a while. I showered and cleaned up hoping to hear from Tania or Gala for some direction. Nothing...the morning continued with silence.
"Maybe the girls are not up yet," I thought. I had been hungry since I woke up, so I decided to get some breakfast, think about all that had transpired that evening, then decide what to do next.
On my way out of the flat I saw the three tickets I had procured for the ballet, one for each of us for that evening.
During our conversations, Tania had mentioned she had never been to the ballet, so I had purchased tickets for us. I thought, "Regardless of what happens, I still want to take her to the ballet, even if she does not want to date me anymore; I can still take her as friends."
A few hours after I arrived back from breakfast, Gala sheepishly tapped on my door. As I opened it she said, "I don't know what do do. Tania packed her bags and she wants to go back home to Kherson. Both of you were crying last night and I do not know what to do."
I explained how I would still like to take them both to the ballet that evening, no matter what. I told her to have Tania come over to my flat, by herself, so we can see if we can work all this out together in private.
I wanted to work it out. Gala had made a mistranslation the previous evening which began the whole misunderstanding in the first place, so I figured it was best if Tania and I spoke alone.
I had a pocket translator so we could type to each other, and there was always the computer I brought, as well as the computer belonging to the flat; we would be able to communicate.
Shortly thereafter, there was a knock on the door. Tania looked miserable, truly unhappy; the look of a girl who had been crying all night long. She walked across the room as I closed the door; she sat on window sill, which was directly opposite the door, as far away from me as possible.
I walked over and put my arms around her, warmly, gently, and kissed her as I held her in my arms.
She got up and moved over to the bed, walking with a defensive posture, arms crossed in front of her and eyes looking down to the floor, avoiding mine.
I moved over to the bed where she was sitting, her back against the wall at the head of the bed. I lay down next to her, with my arms gently around her legs and looked up. I took the electronic translator out of my pocket and glanced up once more.
I was wearing a baseball cap and she took it off, tossing it aside, so she could better see my eyes. She typed and passed the pocket translator to me so I could see what she wrote, "I sorry for my bad behavior."
I gazed at her with warmth, compassion, and love in my eyes, typed, then handed her back the translator so she could read my words, "With great love comes great forgiveness."
The Happiest Day of My Life
We went to the ballet that evening and had a great time. We met up with her friend Vlada, who lived in Odessa, and also had a wonderful late night at a club.
The next day we had sushi at the restaurant by our flat. This picture was taken there:
https://www.goodreads.com/photo/autho...
Per my suggestion, and since Tania had never been to the beach in Odessa, we took a taxi to the Arcadia area by the sea.
It was cold and windy by the water and Tania's gorgeous hair, always made agonizingly perfect was amusingly wind-blown as we shivered from the biting, damp, cold, salty air. She looked at me and ran her hands through her hair in surrender at her unusually disorderly appearance, as we laughed together.
We dodged into the nearest cafe for respite from the cold and hot tea to warm us up, while we looked out the window over at the Black Sea. As our eyes met, we both knew what we were feeling; the connection online was now just as strong in person.
We arrived back at our flat, packed the taxi, and left for Kherson together. We were in the back seat which was stuffed with a few of our things that did not fit in the trunk.
She looked over at me, smiled, and grabbed my hand, squeezing it tightly the whole way to Kherson, for almost three hours. As she glanced over at me from time-to-time, catching my eyes and smiling; I could see her heart, radiance, and soul through her eyes.
That taxi ride from Odessa to Kherson is the moment she fell in love with me.
We stopped once for gasoline (petrol) and she excused herself to the restroom. My hand had fallen asleep; I did not care for it was holding the hand of the one I loved.
As she exited the taxi, I moved my fingers to shake out that tell-tale pins-and-needles feeling. As she entered the taxi again, she immediately reached over, smiled, and grabbed my hand.
That was the best day of my life.
In that moment, I held in my hand everything I had longed for my entire life. That feeling, the kind of love that makes you question if you have ever truly felt love before.
No one mattered from before nor had anyone ever mattered in that instance, except for Tania.
In all the world there was only Tania and me; me and Tania. No one else in the entire universe existed...just me and Tania.
Always remember: with great love comes great forgiveness.
Warmly,
Ken Poirot
Mentor Me: GA=T+E—A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement
Ken Poirot
In our fast-paced society filled with professionals spending endless hours dedicated to their careers, online dating has become a fixture.
Albeit a convenient necessity to help expand social circles, as well as an opportunity to meet someone new while permitting complete flexibility to work the relationship into our busy lifestyles.
You can't spend almost 5 hours a day with someone for three months, even online, without getting to know quite a bit about the person.
So was the case with Tania.
In appearance on video chat she was a mousy girl, and I mean that affectionately.
A bit shy at times, with big brown, beautiful sparkling eyes filled with life, enthusiasm, and the inquisitive brilliance of playful curiosity.
Her eyes were her most striking feature, as I am always most attracted to a girls' eyes at first.
Hers smiled radiantly through the endless miles that separated us; her eyes brought us closely connected together, an unbreakable bond.
Then there was her hair; long dark, shimmering, luscious, silky locks which danced with her endless expressions and effervescent smile. Sometimes her hair was up, sometimes down, or drawn to one side gently caressing her soft, smooth, delicate neck.
Frequently at night she wore glasses, which just added to the studious, intelligent, cute, mousy-girl-look which I found so attractive.
We would share everything together over those months: our hopes, dreams, and ambitions in life; even our thoughts on family and raising children together.
During that whole time, very few days passed without long conversations. Maybe twice a full twenty-four hours passed when we both knew we would have to wait for our next rendezvous, due to commitments with family or friends.
She dreamed of becoming a fashion designer and showed me some of her work; a painting and drawing from her studies.
A skirt she designed; a long, full-length skirt with sheer blue fabric. The skirt was draped and sewn perfectly to appear and allow for flowing movement; it looked beautiful and very impressive. Not that I know much about fashion design myself, none more than I have seen on "Project Runway," but still, it made an impression as it was quite stunning.
We can all appreciate it when someone has passion for their work or a special project with which they are involved. Just as we can all recognize talent. This girl had both; passion for all that she did, especially design, and a depth of talent.
Then there were the other cute things she made. Drapes for her windows, a design she sewed on her sofa cushion at home, and various decorations, like Christmas ornaments; the kind of attention to detail and passion which makes a house a home.
It made me feel, and I imagined myself, as a proud husband with a wife who took great joy in making a warm, cozy place for all to spend their time as a family.
She also starred in a couple music videos. She never mentioned them, but I stumbled over them online. When I asked about them her response was quiet humility.
It is a rare beauty who can be both cute and sexy: a truly scarce combination. Most women can only be one or the other; she was both...cute and sexy at the same time.
The Perfect First Date
It was my 5th time to visit the Ukraine. Tania and I had really connected online, but you never know if that connection will carry over to an in person, face-to-face meeting or not.
Anyone who has spent any time in the online dating world knows, sometimes you hit it off with someone online, yet when you meet, the same chemistry is just not there. For this reason, there was a lot of anxiety leading up to my meeting with Tania in Odessa, Ukraine.
I so desperately wanted to know what it would be like together in person, and I had butterflies in my stomach over the anticipation.
Could this really be the one? Would our inseparable connection online be as strong in person, or would we feel that awkward silence of no connection at all?
I contacted a friend in Odessa before my visit, an old girlfriend from a previous trip with whom a romantic relationship had not progressed into a serious future.
I wanted my first date and meeting with Tania to be perfect, so I asked my friend, Aliona, to help me prepare a special, favorable first impression for Tania.
As I do not speak the language in Odessa, predominately Russian, I would need help finding and buying items for my first date with Tania. I wanted to have flowers for her and her translator, champagne, and I asked Aliona for suggestions to make everything as romantic as possible, from a Ukrainian girls' point of view.
Tania's Arrival and Our First Date
Aliona and I scrambled to have all ready for Tania by the time she arrived. Tania was scheduled to arrive a couple hours after noon and when Aliona and I called her, we found Tania was arriving early.
We had bought apples, mangoes, flowers, and champagne for Tania and her translator.
As Aliona was cutting the fruit, I dashed down the hall to the property manager's office; I needed vases for the two sets of flowers...red roses for Tania and yellow, friendship, roses for her translator.
Maria, the flat manager, emptied flowers out of one vase and graciously gave it to me, along with a second empty vase.
As I returned to the flat, Aliona had finished cutting up the apples and was skinning the mangoes. Aliona informed me (not that I would know), "If you leave the skin on, the mangoes are bitter, so it is best to take the skin off."
Our original intention was for Aliona to leave before Tania arrived, as you do not want your ex-girlfriend and new girlfriend to meet, since it could make all a little uncomfortable (and especially on our first date).
Tania arrived early. I walked outside, greeted her with a hug, and offered to help her (and her translator) with their luggage.
I pointed out my flat as we passed it on the way to theirs, which was further down the hall. I opened their door, gave them the key, and took Tania's suitcase inside. I told the translator once they are settled into their flat, to please come by my flat.
As Aliona finished the last plate of fruit, there was a knock on my door. Here was the uncomfortable moment I was hoping to avoid: ex-girlfriend meets new girlfriend. Just a couple more minutes and Aliona would have been gone.
The mishap and unintentional meeting only added to my already nervous anxiety. I opened the door and gestured to the red roses on the window sill, which I had placed in their vase just seconds before. Tania told her translator I should present them to her...my first mistake besides Aliona still being there.
Aliona is an intuitive girl and she knew it was time to leave. So as not to be rude to Aliona, who had helped me all morning, I politely excused myself and hurriedly escorted her out of the building.
We walked quickly across the courtyard and said goodbye. As I gave her a friendly hug she said, "Tania...she has foxy eyes. Be careful!"
I thanked Aliona for her help and we bid farewell.
Translation Disaster
Later that evening, Tania, her translator, Gala, and I went to a club. Our first date which started out with such anxiety and many timing mishaps on my part, was turning out quite beautifully.
Tania and I were sitting next to each other holding hands, while Gala was sitting across the table from us. It was cold in Odessa in February, near zero Celsius, so I had worn a sports jacket under my coat. We had checked our coats upon entry to the club, so I took off my sports jacket as it was a bit warm inside.
Tania was even more beautiful in person. Full of life and energy, those eyes dancing as her radiance filled the room. I will never forget her smile, the way her hair shined in the light with crowning perfection. I was smitten; filled with the heavenly sound and cadence of her voice, as I felt the magic, tingling energy of her touch.
I leaned over to our translator, Gala, and said, "We have a lot in common." Gala spoke to Tania in Russian and everything changed that instant.
Tania was obviously offended. She tossed away my hand and refused to look at me!
Just like that...in one instance all changed 180 degrees. I could not figure out what happened at first; I asked Gala what she had said to Tania to cause such a reaction.
I looked at Gala struck with bewildered disbelief. Gala looked at Tania again and they spoke. This time Tania's speech was fast, angry, defensive, and dismissive.
Gala looked over at me and said, "I am sorry, I mistranslated." She tried to explain the mistake to Tania, but she would not hear of it.
I leaned over and tried to hold Tania's hand, which was now far away in her stretched out arms on the table; she would not respond and she ignored me.
Gala gestured for us to go and we walked out of the club. I was so upset I completely forgot my sports jacket...which was never seen again.
We retrieved our coats from the entrance of the club; next was the most uncomfortable taxi ride I have ever experienced. Tania did not want to be there and especially not stuck in the back of the taxi with me.
Gala continued to plead with Tania, but she was not in the mood to listen. Gala apologized to me over and over again.
All I could figure is she might have translated my words as, "We do not have a lot in common" instead of "We have a lot in common." I was not even sure if that was the source of the confusion and miscommunication.
We all arrived back at my flat and the girls came inside; I sat on the bed while they sat on the couch across from me.
Tania would not listen to anything we said, instead, she turned to Gala and mentioned something about me, and then stormed out of the flat.
At this moment I was overcome by emotion. All the anticipation, the months leading up to this moment, scheduling our first meeting, the preparation, the nervous energy and hope...it all came crashing over me like a giant wave of pressure needing to be released.
My eyes welled up with tears which spilled out over their lids and rolled down my cheeks, then dripped off my chin. I looked over at Gala with mournful despondency and said, "I can't make her love me."
That was the end of our first evening together. So much for creating the perfect first date...
The Day After Disaster
I didn't sleep well that night. I woke up early, much earlier than normal, and really did not know what to do.
Some girls want you to come after them, to chase them, to try to make things right. Other girls want you to leave them alone, completely, and forever, while some want you to wait and let them come to you.
It is difficult enough to know what to do in the USA, let alone in a completely different culture, language, and country.
I waited for a while. I showered and cleaned up hoping to hear from Tania or Gala for some direction. Nothing...the morning continued with silence.
"Maybe the girls are not up yet," I thought. I had been hungry since I woke up, so I decided to get some breakfast, think about all that had transpired that evening, then decide what to do next.
On my way out of the flat I saw the three tickets I had procured for the ballet, one for each of us for that evening.
During our conversations, Tania had mentioned she had never been to the ballet, so I had purchased tickets for us. I thought, "Regardless of what happens, I still want to take her to the ballet, even if she does not want to date me anymore; I can still take her as friends."
A few hours after I arrived back from breakfast, Gala sheepishly tapped on my door. As I opened it she said, "I don't know what do do. Tania packed her bags and she wants to go back home to Kherson. Both of you were crying last night and I do not know what to do."
I explained how I would still like to take them both to the ballet that evening, no matter what. I told her to have Tania come over to my flat, by herself, so we can see if we can work all this out together in private.
I wanted to work it out. Gala had made a mistranslation the previous evening which began the whole misunderstanding in the first place, so I figured it was best if Tania and I spoke alone.
I had a pocket translator so we could type to each other, and there was always the computer I brought, as well as the computer belonging to the flat; we would be able to communicate.
Shortly thereafter, there was a knock on the door. Tania looked miserable, truly unhappy; the look of a girl who had been crying all night long. She walked across the room as I closed the door; she sat on window sill, which was directly opposite the door, as far away from me as possible.
I walked over and put my arms around her, warmly, gently, and kissed her as I held her in my arms.
She got up and moved over to the bed, walking with a defensive posture, arms crossed in front of her and eyes looking down to the floor, avoiding mine.
I moved over to the bed where she was sitting, her back against the wall at the head of the bed. I lay down next to her, with my arms gently around her legs and looked up. I took the electronic translator out of my pocket and glanced up once more.
I was wearing a baseball cap and she took it off, tossing it aside, so she could better see my eyes. She typed and passed the pocket translator to me so I could see what she wrote, "I sorry for my bad behavior."
I gazed at her with warmth, compassion, and love in my eyes, typed, then handed her back the translator so she could read my words, "With great love comes great forgiveness."
The Happiest Day of My Life
We went to the ballet that evening and had a great time. We met up with her friend Vlada, who lived in Odessa, and also had a wonderful late night at a club.
The next day we had sushi at the restaurant by our flat. This picture was taken there:
https://www.goodreads.com/photo/autho...
Per my suggestion, and since Tania had never been to the beach in Odessa, we took a taxi to the Arcadia area by the sea.
It was cold and windy by the water and Tania's gorgeous hair, always made agonizingly perfect was amusingly wind-blown as we shivered from the biting, damp, cold, salty air. She looked at me and ran her hands through her hair in surrender at her unusually disorderly appearance, as we laughed together.
We dodged into the nearest cafe for respite from the cold and hot tea to warm us up, while we looked out the window over at the Black Sea. As our eyes met, we both knew what we were feeling; the connection online was now just as strong in person.
We arrived back at our flat, packed the taxi, and left for Kherson together. We were in the back seat which was stuffed with a few of our things that did not fit in the trunk.
She looked over at me, smiled, and grabbed my hand, squeezing it tightly the whole way to Kherson, for almost three hours. As she glanced over at me from time-to-time, catching my eyes and smiling; I could see her heart, radiance, and soul through her eyes.
That taxi ride from Odessa to Kherson is the moment she fell in love with me.
We stopped once for gasoline (petrol) and she excused herself to the restroom. My hand had fallen asleep; I did not care for it was holding the hand of the one I loved.
As she exited the taxi, I moved my fingers to shake out that tell-tale pins-and-needles feeling. As she entered the taxi again, she immediately reached over, smiled, and grabbed my hand.
That was the best day of my life.
In that moment, I held in my hand everything I had longed for my entire life. That feeling, the kind of love that makes you question if you have ever truly felt love before.
No one mattered from before nor had anyone ever mattered in that instance, except for Tania.
In all the world there was only Tania and me; me and Tania. No one else in the entire universe existed...just me and Tania.
Always remember: with great love comes great forgiveness.
Warmly,
Ken Poirot
Mentor Me: GA=T+E—A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement
Ken Poirot
