Ron
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December 21, 2005
Issue 10
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Welcome!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! This will
be my final Ezine for 2005, and I'm excited about the coming year and
everything it holds. Christmastime and the New Year is always a great
time to set aside and spend some time reflecting on the past year and
planning for the coming year -- closing one chapter of your life and
starting the pages of a new one. Wow, I get excited just thinking about
it! So today in my Ezine, I want to take a moment to thank my readers,
customers and those who've attended my seminars. Thank you for the
opportunity and privilege to share a little of what I've learned with
you -- hopefully it has enhanced and impacted your life in a very
positive way. I am looking forward to 2006 as a year filled with new
speaking opportunities, new products to create and share, but most
importantly I look at each day as an opportunity to continue doing what I
am passionate about. And that too, is my wish for you... That this new
year will be filled with new opportunities to go, be and do more than
you did in 2005 and each year after will just keep getting better and
better by your own design!
Go for more this week!
Ron White
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In This Issue.....
1. The Christmas Truce by Ron White
2. Quotes of the
Week
3. Guest Article - The Ten Commandments of Leadership by Chris Widener
4. 12 Pillars of Success... 52 Weeks of "Life-Changing" Lessons... One New You!
5. More Information
1. The Christmas Truce by Ron White
It was referred to as the war to end all wars. Yet, two decades after
World War I the world found itself once again entrenched in a global
battle. Why was the First World War referred to as the war to end all
wars? It earned this name because it was believed that with all the
modern weapons of war, no nation would dare attack another for the sure
bloodshed that would follow. The destruction of the First World War was
horrific with over 10 million giving their lives in the name of their
country.
In the midst of this brutality, death and destruction one of the most
peculiar sights in human history evolved on a Christmas night in 1914.
It was a sight rarer than watching a Texas baseball team in the World
Series. On this incredible night almost a century ago soldiers on the
western front did the unthinkable. Only days and perhaps hours before
these men had found themselves frozen to the bone in the cold rain and
mud. The sound of mortars still rang in their ears. The sight of their
brothers in arms falling to the ground from a volley of bullets was
still fresh in their minds. Yet, something remarkable was about to take
place on this Christmas Eve.
It was a truce in the fighting initiated by the low ranking men selected
to do the fighting and dying. By all accounts this Christmas truce was
not started by the British. It was, in fact, a result of the actions of
the Germans. Yes, the country that it had become easy to vilify during
this time period because of their horrific leaders and government
policies was in fact a nation of people with hearts like you and I.
These German soldiers lobbed a chocolate cake into the trenches of the
British. Imagine that; you are used to seeing grenades land in your
trench and instead the enemy has lobbed a chocolate cake with a request
for an hour truce. The truce was for a birthday party for their captain.
The truce was granted.
As a soldier in this war, it was comforting to know that your enemy was
in the same miserable conditions that you were- the cold, the mud and
the stench of death. Remarkably, it was in these conditions that a truce
was born and soon Christmas carols burst out from the trenches of the
Germans, once again, an olive branch. The British were at first
reluctant and rightfully so, this was war and any trick is fair game in
war. Although, it was recognized for what it was. Men with hearts, moms,
dads, children, hobbies, girlfriends, wives and compassion overcome with
that compassion on the anniversary of the greatest sacrifice in the
history of mankind. It was Christmas and the anniversary of the birth of
a man who laid down his life for others, and the Germans were overcome
with this spirit.
That Christmas Eve soldiers who had been engaged in the war referred to
as ‘the war to end all wars’ because of this brutality tossed their
weapons of destruction aside and embraced, sang Christmas songs and even
wandered the battle field playing soccer with each other and sharing
cigarettes. It has been said that hundreds and as many as thousands
participated in this most magical holiday truce.
There is something about this time of year that you can’t pinpoint. It
is something that you can’t put your finger on. It is a spirit that is
in the air. It is a spirit that begs you to forget differences, embrace
those you love and even those you don’t. It challenges you to give until
you can’t give anymore. Sometimes the cloud of challenges in life can
spur a person to brush aside the undeniable feelings that are in the air
at Christmas. Too often the pressures of life can convince you the
spirit of joy and giving that you are sensing is nothing more than a
coincidence of the time of year. In 1914, a handful of low ranking
German soldiers knew that what they felt in their hearts about Christmas
was true.
These men did not brush aside the impromptu feelings of peace and love
for their fellow man. Instead, they lobbed a chocolate cake and a note
of truce. I encourage you to allow yourself to be overcome this
Christmas with the same spirit that took these soldiers captive almost a
century ago. You may feel you are entrenched in some kind of your own
personal battle. If so, allow yourself to be overwhelmed with the spirit
of giving and joy, and toss a chocolate cake out there. You just might
be surprised at the outcome...
2. Quotes of
The Week
Giving/Abundance
"It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life, that no man can
sincerely try to help another without helping himself." -- Ralph Waldo
Emerson
"Realize that true happiness lies within you. Waste no time and effort
searching for peace and contentment and joy in the world outside.
Remember that there is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in
giving. Reach out. Share. Smile. Hug. Happiness is a perfume you cannot
pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself." -- Og Mandino
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."
-- Norman MacEwan
"Wherever you go, whomever you meet, look for an opportunity to help, to
inspire, to lend support." -- Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson
"The charity that is a trifle to us can be precious to others." -- Homer
"Love only grows by sharing. You can only have more for yourself by
giving it away to others." -- Brian Tracy
"The duty of helping one's self in the highest sense involves the
helping of one's neighbors." -- Samuel Smiles
"One of the greatest gifts you can give to anyone is the gift of
attention." -- Jim Rohn
"You can't be too kind or too generous." -- Patricia Fripp
3. Guest Article - The Ten Commandments of Leadership by Chris Widener
A poem hangs on the wall at Mother Theresa's orphanage in India. For all
who are called to lead, it is a great reminder of what we should do:
1. People are illogical, unreasonable and self-centered (including me).
Love them anyway.
2. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.
Do good anyway.
3. If you are successful, you win false friends and true enemies.
Succeed anyway.
4. The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
5. Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank
anyway.
6. The biggest people with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the
littlest people with the littlest ideas. Think big anyway.
7. People favor underdogs, but follow only top dogs. Fight for a few
underdogs anyway.
8. What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight. Build
anyway.
9. People really need help, but may attack you if you do help them. Help
them anyway.
10. Give the world the best you have and you will get kicked in the
teeth. Give the best you have anyway.
4. 12 Pillars of Success... 52 Weeks of "Life-Changing" Lessons... One New You!
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