Dr. Alok Trivedi interviews Jim Cathcart on the history of the speaking profession and what it takes to create sustainable success in this industry.

Hear the stories of Earl Nightingale, Og Mandino, W. Clement Stone, Bill Gove and others  as Jim tells how he entered and mastered the speaking business.

American Express produces a pocket calendar that I’ve been using happily for years. In the 2011 edition there is an item on page 163 titled “10 Ways to Help Save the Planet.” It contains exactly what you’d expect from such a list; energy saving, recycling, etc.

I have a different take on all this and would appreciate it if you’d share this article with others to generate a higher level of dialogue about saving our planet. Correction, let’s focus on saving our species so that we can continue to thrive on this planet. It’s humanity we ought to be concerned about not geography. What good is it to have a bumper crop of polar bears and spotted owls if the people can’t live abundantly?

The dominant mindset re: our planet seems to be the Jimmy Carter era concept of doing with less and asking less from life. In other words, not living fully nor pursuing true happiness.  “Just don’t bother anybody else and when you die we will be able to say that you didn’t matter.” Hogwash!

I say that it is your duty to live a full and abundant life. God gave you thousands of capabilities to make a difference and to truly enjoy your life here on Earth. If you do not use your skills, develop your latent talents and set ambitious goals then you are cheating the rest of us out of your contributions.

Here are my suggestions for saving our planet so that we can all enjoy life to the fullest. Please talk with others about this.

1. Stop hating, criticizing and judging people.
2. Do your work. Stop leaving things that others must do.
3. Save money and live a lean lifestyle where you can.
4. Always vote in favor of removing government entitlements.
5. Create solutions, be a problem solver.
6. Be a good neighbor and a good citizen.
7. Teach kids to become self-reliant by you being self-reliant too.
8. Eat healthy and stay fit in body, mind & emotions.
9. Study and practice your belief in a loving God.

10. Support and encourage business owners. They employ others & help us.

11. Don’t waste resources nor pollute. Leave the Earth better than you found it.

Folks, if we did the things on this list we wouldn’t need unions, government entitlement programs, excessive laws, or even locks and security codes. We were designed to thrive in an atmosphere of love and support and to wither in the face of criticism and judgment. We can take care of each other best by first taking care of ourselves and then the people we know. From there we can reach out to others. But this must start with us and our own families, homes, neighborhoods and communities.

I agree with the goal of saving our planet as long as we are talking about saving it for ourselves and our offspring to enjoy indefinitely.

by Motivation Expert, Jim Cathcart

I’ve recently teamed up with Radio Personality Freeman Michaels to create an all new series for broadcast and podcast called “Everyday Intelligence.”

We have recorded the first set of shows and posted them on our website www.EverydayIntelligenceSeries.com. They will be aired soon, but you can hear them now on the website. Each show has detailed information about how to make yourself more intelligent in one or more aspects of life. We will be offering shows, with many celebrity and expert guests, on such topics as:

Street Smarts, Success Smarts, Business Smarts, Sales Smarts, Technology Smarts, Physical Intelligence, Interpersonal Intelligence (People Smarts), Self-Awareness & Self-Leadership, Money Smarts, Knowing Your Value Priorities, Personal Velocity Differences, Leadership Smarts, Communication Smarts and much much more.

These are fascinating discussions with lots of “meat” that you can use immediately. They are not high-minded clinical presentations but rather they are focused on Practical Solutions and Ideas for everyday living.

Please check out the website and listen in as we explore these vital topics. And let us know what you think and how we can make them even more valuable for you. Sign up for the email notifications at the website. Let’s stay connected. I guarantee that you will become more intelligent by listening to these programs.

Freeman Michaels, author and radio host, recently interviewed me on his show on AM1400 KKZZ in Ventura, California. His energy is contagious and he’s an insightful interviewer as well. This was really a fun discussion with many inspiring insights for you.

Enjoy the podcast and please share this with others. Let me know when I can be a further resource for you.

Click the image above or Click Here to access this 49 minute show.

Freeman Michaels has an inspiring radio show and podcast that featured me recently in a discussion about understanding our nature and being intelligent about our relationships. Here is a 3 1/2 minute video clip of the program. If you’d like to hear the entire program stay tuned to this blogsite and my Facebook page for the link, coming soon.

We’ve posted a number of short videos recently on YouTube and Vimeo. Take a few minutes to browse them. I think you’ll enjoy the ideas.
Let us know when we can help you in any way.

PS here are some photos from my tour of South America last month. Thought you’d like to see some of the images.

I’m repeatedly asked, “Let me know when you are presenting or performing locally so that I can come and see you.” So, here goes:

(Business) June 15, 2010 – Tuesday from 9am to Noon:   Seminar on Relationship Intelligence®

I’m the next speaker in the 101 Leaders Alliance’s Prosperity Series. This event will be at the Westlake Village Inn (right next to Bogie’s) on Tuesday, June 15 from 9am to Noon.

This seminar will focus on how you can elevate all of your contacts into “Asset” status. Your life and your business is a series of relationships. The better you can choose relationships, cultivate and manage them, the more likely you will be to succeed.

This is NOT just about “people skills”. Instead this is a seminar about making conscious, intentional and strategic choices as to who and how you will connect.

Concepts in this seminar have come from my psychological research (that led to the publication of The Acorn Principle) and my consulting experience that resulted in the book and system known as Relationship Selling.

You will never again look at your relationships in the same limited ways that you did in the past.

Come and join me for this exciting 3 hour seminar on the morning of Tuesday, June 15th at the Westlake Village Inn. Enroll via this link: www.101Leaders.com or just drop me an email with your info jim@101Leaders.com.

Single enrollments are just $199. Every attendee will receive a free copy of one of my recent e-books. See you there!

(Fun) July 13 & 27, 2010 – Musical Performances

Free: 2 Tuesdays from 5 to 7 pm, Happy Hour, at Bogie’s Night Club at the Westlake Village Inn. Come join me for some Rock n Roll music. I’ll be playing guitar and singing for two hours. No cover charge, casual attire, just drop in and have some fun at Bogie’s before dinner, or stick around and dine too. I’ll be covering all the classic R&R groups like: The Beatles, The Eagles, James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, John Denver, Glenn Campbell, The Kinks, The Animals, Neil Diamond, Elvis, Buddy Holly, and even Jason Mraz.

No reservations required, just grab some friends and drop by for some fun.

I had the privilege of being interviewed by Audley Stephenson of Hard Court Lessons. The basketball theme makes this a very interesting site for exploring Leadership & Self Motivation. Take some time to listen to this session that revolves around my concept “The Acorn Principle.” I think you’ll enjoy the message and meeting Audley as well.