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Twig By Twig, You Can Have A More Successful Life

by Rene Godefroy

 

Growing up in my tiny and impoverished Haitian village, I had plenty of time to contemplate nature. I spent endless hours gazing into the skies and staring at the stars. At times, I could even see illustrations in the moon.

I remember seeing the silhouette of a man and an automobile in my moon. The birds traveled daily from near and far to find food for themselves and their young.

What stuck with me most was the way of the hummingbird. It isabsolutely brilliant! I was always truly intrigued by its ingenuity, and the superb intuition that it used to build its nest. Anyone can build a successful life that way. Being successful can be definitely be learned from nature. I am about to share with you how you can use the hummingbird secret to build your nest—your dream.

Up above in the guava tree, the bird gently placed the very first twig and off it went for another. Then it came back with another; then another; then another. And each time, the bird used its beak to intricately weave and line the twigs perfectly. I spent hours quietly observing.

Other times, it took the hummingbird longer to come back. But it never gave up on its mission. Little by little over the next few days, the nest began to take shape - with each twig delicately woven together. Wow!

Today, I use the hummingbird’s nest as a metaphor. We all need to learn how to patiently build our own personal nest—our dream—one twig at a time. You say you want to have your own business; you want to get a promotion; you want to become a star, and this and that.

So what are you waiting for to start? Oh, you say you don’t have enough money, time, and/or connections? How about collecting your twigs?

You say, “Alright Rene, the hummingbird used twigs to build its nest. What about me?” Well, just get out there and find yourself your first twig—something that would enable you to begin the process of getting what you want. Lord knows I had to carry many, many twigs of my own to be where I am today.

The way to the top is by systematically laying and weaving your twigs one at a time. So, I am going to challenge you in the next twenty-four hours to go out and look for some twigs. Here are some suggestions:

  • Make a phone call and ask someone to be your mentor.
  • Enroll to take that class you have been thinking about.
  • Attend a networking event.
  • Join an association in your field.
  • Learn or master a new software program.
  • Read that book you intended to read; then read another.
  • Order a set of tapes or CDs to enhance your skills. Nightingale-Conant is a good source for that. Call today to request a catalog 1-800-560-5973.

Always be sure to take care of the simple and little things.

 

Remember this, you can sit on a mountaintop, but not on a tack. The little things can throw you off. They, too, are important.

Don’t neglect. Gather your twigs. I put the effort into writing this article. Return the favor…Do something. I would be delighted if you would drop me a note in the coming days ahead and let me know what specific twigs you are gathering.


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