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| Good Posting Manoopuliji post some more which are related to pshysic
Posted by: Mr. Bhaskar At: 29, Jul 2005 8:51:23 PM IST
The 90/10 Principle
Author : StephenCovey
Have you read this before? Discover the 90/10 Principle. It will
change your life (at least the way you react to situations). What is
this principle? 10% of life is made up of what happens to you. 90% of
life is decided by how you react. What does this mean? We really have
no
control over 10% of what happens to us. We cannot stop the car from
breaking
down. The plane will be late arriving, which throws our whole schedule
off.A driver may cut us off in traffic. We have no control over this
10%.
The other 90% is different. You determine the other 90%.
How? By your reaction. You cannot control a red light., but you
can control your reaction. Don't let people fool you; YOU can control
how you react.
Let's use an example. You are eating breakfast with your family. Your
daughter knocks over a cup of coffee onto your business shirt. You
have no control over what just what happened. What happens when the
next will
be determined by how you react. You curse. You harshly scold your
daughter for knocking the cup over. She breaks down in tears. After
scolding her,
you turn to your spouse and criticize her for placing the cup too
close
to the edge of the table. A short verbal battle follows. You storm
upstairs
and change your shirt. Back downstairs, you find your daughter has
been
too busy crying to finish breakfast and get ready for school. She
misses
the bus. Your spouse must leave immediately for work. You rush to the
car
and drive your daughter to school. Because you are late, you drive 40
miles an hour in a 30 mph speed limit. After a 15-minute delay and
throwing $60
traffic fine away, you arrive at school. Your daughter runs into the
building without saying goodbye. After arriving at the office 20
minutes late, you find you forgot your briefcase. Your day has started
terrible. As it continues, it seems to get worse and worse. You look
forward to
coming home, When you arrive home, you find small wedge in your
relationship
with your spouse and daughter.
Why? Because of how you reacted in the morning. Why did you have a
bad day?
A) Did the coffee cause it?
B) Did your daughter cause it?
C) Did the policeman cause it?
D) Did you cause it?
The answer is D. You had no control over what happened with the
coffee.How you reacted in those 5 seconds is what caused your bad
day. Here is
what could have and should have happened. Coffee splashes over you.
Your
daughter is about to cry. You gently say, "It's ok honey, you just
need,to be more careful next time". Grabbing a towel you rush
upstairs. After
grabbing a new shirt and your briefcase, you come back down in time
to look through the window and see your child getting on the bus. She
turns
and waves.You arrive 5 minutes early and cheerfully greet the staff.
Your
boss comments on how good the day you are having.
Notice the difference? Two different scenarios. Both started the
same. Both ended different. Why? Because of how you REACTED. You
really do not
have any control over 10% of what happens. The other 90% was
determined by
your reaction.
Here are some ways to apply the 90/10 principle.
If someone says something negative about you, don't be a sponge. Let
the attack roll off like water on glass. You don't have to let the
negative comment affect you! React properly and it will not ruin your
day. A
wrong reaction could result in losing a friend, being fired, getting
stressed out etc.
How do you react if someone cuts you off in traffic? Do you lose your
temper? Pound on the steering wheel? A friend of mine had the steering
wheel fall off) Do you curse? Does your blood pressure skyrocket? Do
you try and bump them? WHO CARES if you arrive ten seconds later at
work?
Why let the cars ruin your drive? Remember the 90/10 principle, nd do
not
worry about it.
You are told you lost your job. Why lose sleep and get irritated? It
will work out. Use your worrying energy and time into finding another
job.
The plane is late; it is going to mangle your schedule for the day.
Why take out your frustration on the flight attendant? She has no
control
over what is going on. Use your time to study, get to know the other
passenger.
Why get stressed out? It will just make things worse. Now you know the
90-10 principle. Apply it and you will be amazed at the results. You
will lose nothing if you try it.
The 90-10 principle is incredible. Very few know and apply this
principle.
The result? Millions of people are suffering from undeserved stress,
trials, problems and heartache. There never seem to be a success in
life. Bad days follow bad days. Terrible things seem to be constantly
happening.
There is constant stress, lack of joy, and broken relationships. Worry
consumes time. Anger breaks friendships and life seems dreary and is
not enjoyed to the fullest. Friends are lost. Life is a bore and often
seems cruel. Does this describe you? If so, do not be discouraged.
You can be different! Understand and apply the 90/10 principle . It
will change your life.
Posted by: Mr. manoopuli At: 29, Jul 2005 5:58:47 PM IST
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