Lessons With A King

Lesson 194: Respond Don't React

When things happen in our lives, especially things that tick us off, we might be tempted to react and snap back. We shouldn't. What we should do instead is to take time out for ourselves to think things through and then come up with the right response. Almost every idea that creeps into our minds when we are upset is going to be the wrong one so let those fly in and fly out. Leave the scene. Catch your breath. Think things through then come back with a response.

PROMPT: When was the last time you reacted? If you took time to respond instead, what would the response have been? 

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Lesson 193: Beware Of Affinity Fraud

According to Wikipedia, Affinity fraud is a form of investment fraud in which the fraudster preys upon members of identifiable groups, such as religious or ethnic communities, language minorities, the elderly, or professional groups. The fraudsters who promote affinity scams frequently are – or successfully pretend to be – members of the group. They often enlist respected community or religious leaders from within the group to spread the word about the scheme, by convincing those people that a fraudulent investment is legitimate and worthwhile. Many times, those leaders become unwitting victims of the fraudster's ruse. It is just pure evil. Here's the thing, when someone, even someone in your "circle" tries to pitch you a "wonderful opportunity", do your own investigation to find out more about it because it just might be a scam.

PROMPT: How do you shield yourself from affinity fraud?

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Lesson 192: Blow Their Minds. Often

As human beings, we love to be wowed so when you are given the opportunity to step up, deliver what you said you would but also make sure that you leave some extra in the tank so you can do things to wow them. Do things to make them take a step back and feel amazing. Do something that will blow their minds. It might seem like a tough ask but when you get to know the person/people you are dealing with, you might be surprised to find out that it doesn't take that much to wow. 

PROMPT: What did you do to blow minds? How did it feel? 

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Lesson 191: If You Have, Give

We should give and give more. Giving is a beautiful thing and it has a way of coming back to us even when we least expect it. That said, we have to give without expectations. We should give for its own sake. Doing that is a beautiful and liberating act. When you give without any expectation, the act becomes even more beautiful, and should anything come back to you, it feels wonderful because you didn't expect it to. Give for its own sake but also make sure you have before you give.

PROMPT: What was the last thing you gave without expectation? 

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Lesson 190: Power Reveals Who We Really Are

Power is a wonderful thing. It feels good but it also does something cool: it reveals who the person is at their core. We might be friends when we are on the same level but once power is given to someone, well, they will reveal their true self. The lesson is this, do not let power consume you. Once you are put in the position of authority, make a conscious effort to be benevolent. Listen. Empathize and support your colleagues. 

PROMPT: How do you handle power?

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Lesson 189: Never Turn Down An Opportunity To Learn

Whenever you are given the chance to learn something new, take it. Remember you can learn a lot from almost anyone if you stay open and find the lessons in experiences that come your way. It's always a good day when you can learn something new and that should be every day, no matter how small the thing you learn is. 

PROMPT: What was the last time you had an opportunity to learn something new? What did you learn?

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Lesson 188: Be Strong For Your Team

When you are the point person, the leader of a team, you have to be strong for the team. The team relies on you to be there for them when they need support. If you are not strong enough for yourself with more in the tank, do not be surprised if the team crumbles. Forget the weakest link, it's on you. Lead with grace and strength.

PROMPT: When was the last time you had to carry your team? What happened?

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Lesson 187: Cultivate Great Friendships

This can suck sometimes but it's just a fact in life: it's about the people you know. Now, there are times merit counts sure but more often than not, that person got that opportunity because a friend pointed it to them. A friend dropped their name. A friend to a friend remembered that they are great a that required skill. So, yes, the friendships you build are important. Now, do not build friendships because of what you can get from the people but rather from what you can give to them. 

PROMPT: How important are your friendships? Why? 

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Lesson 186: Think Before You Speak

Have you ever typed a message but just before you clicked send, you deleted it and typed something else? Well, that is something we should practice when we talk too. That first message was typed but just before it went out, you thought things through and figured out, well, maybe this isn't a good idea to share. Exactly!

PROMPT: How much thought do you put into the things you say?

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Lesson 185: Belief Is A Weapon

When people believe something, I mean, truly believe it, it can be a difficult task trying to change their minds. What we have to do is simple: share the point you want to but don't knock their beliefs. The more you knock their beliefs, the deeper they dig in.

PROMPT: How do you handle people trying to push their beliefs down your throat?

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