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There’s no way I can pursue that business venture until I have $100,000 in start-up capital. I want to record music, but I can’t because I don’t have access to a studio. This is important because starting small will reveal whether it’s something you really want to follow through with, as well as because it’s easier to move toward a goal you set to achieve in a week rather than a decade. Don’t wait for things to be perfect before you start pursuing your goals and dreams, because things will never be perfect!
The type of entitlement I will discuss in this lesson is defined as such: the belief that you deserve special treatment and privileges just for being you. This isn’t meant to deter you from being confident; it’s meant to stop you from becoming prideful. Look to others who are offering similar value before you ask for special favors—but be careful not to use comparison as a foundation for entitlement (i.e. “John got X, so why didn’t I get X too? If you still believe that others are at least partially to blame, make a point to communicate all future expectations to them without passing blame.
A few years ago, my wife wrote a lesson in which she detailed the importance of loving people according to what Dr. Gary Chapman referred to as their “primary love language. If you are unsure how to identify someone’s primary love language, I encourage you to read Joy’s post—or have your friends and family take the online quiz. Whether it means having a short coffee break with your husband every afternoon or lunch with your daughter every Thursday, regularly blocking out time is a great way to ensure these people feel loved and appreciated. Loving these people often requires making simple and conscious choices throughout the day to ensure that they feel connected, even when it doesn’t come naturally for you.
Call Someone: If you prefer communicating with others by text, email or through social sites because it’s more comfortable, then shake things up by calling people occasionally. If so, look for opportunities to talk to new people, even if it’s smiling and saying hi to someone at the grocery store, gym or coffee shop. It often takes a while to become a part of the group, which gives you a chance to practice feeling comfortable when you’re surrounded by people you don’t know. Practice contributing when you’re conversing with people you know and trust, and you’ll have less of a leap to make when it’s time to say something in an uncomfortable environment.