Now well past the busy rush hours of tax season and the most recent 3 day holiday weekend, some are talking to me about how quickly 2011 is moving.

In that light, need something to listen to (or read), to give you fresh motivational or inspirational “juice”, for this next stage??  May I suggest:

Mojo: How to Get It, How to Keep It, How to Get It Back if You Lose It

Written by expert executive coach, Marshall Goldsmith, Mojo covers that moment when we do something that’s purposeful, powerful, and positive and the rest of the world recognizes it. This book is about that moment – and how we can create it in our lives, maintain it, and recapture it when we need it.

I just listened to it for the 2^nd time since its publication a little over a year ago. A definite lift, with field-tested value. Marshall is widely recognized as the world’s leading authority in helping successful leaders achieve positive, lasting change in behavior: for themselves, their people, and their teams.

Another interesting and fairly quick read for advisors, consultants, writers, speakers and coaches, as you are getting your value out there every day??

The Millionaire Messenger: Make a Difference and a Fortune Sharing Your Advice by Brendon Burchard (published March 7th, 2011)

A very unique summary about what it takes to organize/package/promote yourself and your heart-felt messages by an Expert who develops Experts.

As I understand it, this book became a best-seller within 2 weeks of its release in early March 2011, without going the traditional promotion routes.

A tribute to the late Paul J. Meyer, a man of character and wisdom:

As I have stated in previous newsletters, the two most important ideas I have ever heard Paul say were that none of us knows how long we are going to live nor do we know how great we can become. I will always remember that.

His lifetime motto could be summed in the following words:

Do all the good you can,
By all the means you can,
In all the ways you can,
In all the places you can,
At all the times you can,
To all the people you can,
As long as ever you can.

Paul J. Meyer adopted these words of the great theologian John Wesley for his own and lived them fully. Paul, 81, longtime Waco civic leader, international businessman, philanthropist, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to legions of people worldwide. May we take note.

Lastly, you’ve got to love You Tube. “Make My Day” Clint Eastwood pleasantly surprised me in an Inside the Actor’s Studio interview, hosted by James Lipton. Clint talks about the value, power and importance of listening – and how it is under-appreciated and under-taught and under-developed.

Why I listen?? To strengthen myself – to better serve others (aka, YOU)

I invite you to call – to rant and/or rave – I promise to be here to listen

As they say in the commercial roofing business – “keep hammering away”.

Til the next time, with sincere and deep appreciation,

Coach Don