What Is Your Time Quotient? Why Should You Care?
Color Commentary for Tuesday, September 12, 2017
By E. R. Haas
"Be of good cheer. Do not think of today's failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow. You have set yourselves a difficult task, but you will succeed if you persevere; and you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles. Remember, no effort that we make to attain something beautiful is ever lost."~ Helen Keller
Last week we discussed the difference between hopes and wishes vs. crystal-clear EXPECTATIONS. As I pointed out all week, what you have the RIGHT to expect is based on four Colors within your personal Time Prism: Your sense of purpose and MISSION... your ATTITUDE... your ability to set Smart GOALS... and your ability to establish realistic PLANS to achieve your goals.
Once you have established clear EXPECTATIONS, your success then depends upon your ability to EXECUTE, such that you meet or exceed your expectations.
In "TQ Speak," there are 6 Colors that drive your ability to Execute: Your physical (and mental) ENERGY level... your ability to PRIORITIZE your actions... your ability to build teams and create powerful interpersonal SYNERGY... your ability to remain ORGANIZED and OPTIMIZE your time... and finally, your propensity to take bold ACTION.
Together, it is these 10 Colors that are continuously driving your Expectations, and your power to Execute.
Thus, it is this "Golden Ratio" between your Expectations and your power to Execute, that moves you forward towards success—or holds you back from it.
it is also your Golden Key to Success!
No question, this key will unlock the future of your dreams.
This week, we are going to discuss one of the most important numbers in your life... a number far more important than your IQ or your EQ... even more important to your career, and future, than your golf handicap!
Your Time Quotient (TQ) is a Gold Standard measurement of the ACTIONS you take to produce the RESULTS you get over TIME.
TQ measures how SMART you ACT, not how smart you ARE.
More Results In Less Time: The Key To Lasting Success.
So, what's your current Time Quotient? How well do you actually produce the RESULTS you Expect, in the TIME you have?
Do you consistently bang out world-changing Results, or are you frequently failing to live up to your expectations?
Over the next few days, we will be discussing your career TQ... your business TQ... your relationships TQ... your financial TQ... your marriage TQ... and your family TQ. If you want these areas of your life to work better, then work smarter. Improve your TQ. Start now to produce substantially better RESULTS... TODAY!
Want greater Success this year?
Produce better Results right now. Improve your TQ.
Put simply, your success is completely dependent on the Results you actually GET in the TIME you have.
One level deeper, your RESULTS are an integral function of your Expectations for each Goal (goal n=1 to 100), over your power to Execute, such that you meet or exceed your Expectations in the Time you have allotted: This week, month, year or decade.
For example, if you have 3 big Goals for the next 2 years (Time)—Number 1, retire with total financial freedom... Number 2, travel North America via rail... and Number 3, reconnect on a deep spiritual level with your Maker—the Expectations have been set... and the Time allocated.
To consider yourself Successful then, your Actual Results over Time must meet or exceed your Expected Results over Time. Consistently achieve the Results you Expect and you are a success.
The ONLY issue then is if you have the raw, Results-producing personal POWER to Execute up to Expectations.
This POWER, of course, is an integral function of how brightly each of your 10 Colors are burning. If your Colors are all strong and vibrant, you produce Results way beyond Expectations. If they are weak and faded, you have a problem just making it through the day, let alone producing fabulous Results.
Which is WHY your TQ is an integral function of your 10 Colors and is the key to your success:
How much POWER do you have?
Because this topic is so important to your future, I want you to take 20 minutes, in the next day or so, to answer the 10 simple questions for each area of your performance. (These 100 questions will give you pin-point precision into what's currently driving your future. Your responses are 100% confidential, and the test costs you nothing but time.)
Even if you have done this before, it is good to get a quick review of your overall Power level. If you haven't yet taken the full TQ Test, consider this your wake up call!
If your TQ Score is less than 70, and you don't already own a copy of The Power of TQ, I am making it available to you this week at one half price ($19.95). You must order from this page to receive this discount.
This may well be the most important single investment in YOU, you will ever make. In fact, I personally guarantee it!
-- E.R. Haas, CEO
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Another goal is to embrace a newer company I was persuaded into, prepaidlegal. My mind is still toying with a lot of the challenges. It's a very reputable business & I think the benefit is a must have. So I need to set my goals to include a sale today. A 2nd means to cash growth & residual income. Plus, I enjoy the people I meet & the team I brainstorm with.
www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/nrlawrence
Anyone reading this is welcome to check out my site. You can leave me an email & if you are from TQ let me know so I can pay it forward.
Today's goals, professional meeting, try to be a good listener, sale & study.
"You can take the reins of your mind, and in mastering your mind you can master your life."
~centerpoint.com
Blessings to all!
Is that Centerpoint.com OR centerpointe.com ?
( notice the spelling )
do you subscribe to the Holo sync solution ?
you would be good with it and it may be good for you - if you need more info let me know at rhodes350@comcast.net - my very best - John R
That site is centerpointe.com & it is exactly what you said. I received the demo & played it, I really enjoyed it & my girls thought it was a hit. I have ordered the program & I can hardly wait. I'll get with you in the morning thur your email. I am finding so many thins coming together lately. I am really seeing results, & the results are compounded with way more than I had planned for, which is super good news.
Also, I responded to you the day before about your daughters move to AR. I had visited there during my childhood & lived there during highschool & college. Is her husband going to be stationed at Jacksonville Airfrce base?
my very best - John R
It seemed to be difficult for me to keep up the high pace necessary to accomplish my goals in Great time.
What I noticed is that I never put much time and energy into pre-planning my future and scheduling my days in advance.
Doing this is tough to keep up, but it's so worth it compared to the life I have to live when I don't do this; rushing, frustration, scattered, disorganized.
So I guess the smart thing to do is to always have a plan, and always work on that plan, even if I'm not ready.
I just try to help my family and friends and be the best I can be right here - right now - I use every second minute and moment of each day to the best of my ability - I firmly believe that we are just given this moment to really be alive - I try to be alive and happy and content with what I have right NOW !!!!!!!! that is all we have is right now !! Boy I hope I am right about this _ -- I live one small goal at a time - I want to help my family and friends. Next will be habitate for humanity and the soup kitchen _ I hope I can do it - wish me luck !! Thanks for listening - best to all John R.
Finally, I took a stand, (the agry hit me, the fear of aids, the lies & all those beatings!) It's been difficult. At times it is a living nightmare, & evil. At times I couldn't tell one truth from the other, the fear. And the people I knew during those dark times, gees, I just don't understand why they want to be with my exhusband, still to this very day.
Relationships seemed to have evaporated. I know part of it is caused by the narcissist alcoholic men I have been involved with, the control, the jealousy & the malicious behavior.
I suppose sometime in our life our spirit desires change & my soul is calling me.
Because of past, even recent painful relationship experienes, I've become somewhat selective. And by choice, I am alone.
Last year, I provided a clean festive enviroment to include dinner for 16 women. They drank more than I had anticipated & carried on like yelling teenagers, over talking one another. I felt disrespected & used; & I worried about legal issues if something might happen during their drive home (no one would alow me to drive them home). I tried to reorganize future events with them. I wanted to exclude drinking & to influence health; & turn our gatherings into a mission supporting a cause, but no reponse. Funny how things workout. I was hurt, but now I am somewhat better. I see them at the school & in town now & then. They rarely remember me, barely acknowledge me, hum... My 1st year in this sleepy little town called Fall City!
Over the summer I found a nearby church full of women & programs that I am growing into. & they already have dinner parties & bunco nights; & guess what, the winnings support a cause.
Everyday allows new opportunity to connect, & I connect often.
In order to make relationships stronger, one must engage in the relationship respectfully. Also, you get out of it - what you put into it. & what you water will grow.
Peace!
I'm so glad you've found good people and become friends. When all you've known are untrustworthy people its hard to find people you can trust, but as you have found - they do exist!
Thanks! It is a struggle, being new in town & wanting to make new friends. It took a couple of visits to figure it out. I think I am headed in the right direction now. Thanks for your support.
Blessings!
A person lives a life of enlightened wealth when they always strive to be the best they can be, they know no boundaries, and know there can be abundance for all. They know creativity is unlimited. They understand that the application of creativity to everyday needs is the basis of providing value, which in turn creates wealth. They live in balance. Their life is devoted to living and sharing abundance through service which allows them to give their unique gifts--for the benefit of themselves, their families, their communities and the world.
All my best to you!
Kimberly
heck - Just be the best you can be - right here right now at this moment in time - thanks to all for being there each morning - send a message of hope and success to me - thanks - John R
Message of hope. Today, I felt awful and was called from the home care staffing service to work. I was dreading it but went anyway. This lady was so special and I would have missed it. I have also been helping a lady with lung cancer and i've done some extra things for her, but she gave me a cool scratching post for me cat. Helping her is very difficult but look at the reward. What an inspiration she is. (Could you pray for her?) Then I got a call for an interview tomorrow. I've been without a job for 9 months - its funny because everybody wants/needs me now. Now i'm not so sure my old body can deal with all of this. I just want to sleep.
love John
I am just getting around, I try to get up at 5:30 am to study. Yesterday & today it rained cats & dogs, makes it hard to get out of bed.
I am waiting for my programs to arrive, I placed my order the day before. So no I have not plugged in yet. I used the demo last night, however the girls keep interupting,(2 daughters); they are notoriously known to be loud & full of energy.
Have a great day!
= y e s !!!!!!!!!! But I would never have thought I would be here at any stage of my life - hell - you just never know what is next - you can try to predict BUT - that will not work - it is has been an interesting trip - this life - very interesting indeed - ben a rocky road soemtimes BUt heck - you goota feel the fire before you can try the cool and calm - I guess - I really do not know but it isstill a lot of fun - let me know what you think >>>??? thanks - John R
When I am in a great mood & things are going my way I feel rather content. Like wise with the weather conditions. Not much of a summer here, Pacific NW. & now we are into fall.
On my list to do: Purchase those mood affecting light bulbs, I think they are inexpense & available at any hardware store or Walmart. Certain UV rays help inspire & lift the mood. And vitamins, I am on a reputable regiment of minerals.
Now let's see how I can contribute to good cheer!
It is important to take time to warm up your own spirit & soul, so I found a daily devotion that helps. "90 Minutes in Heaven" Don Piper
"Love your neighbors as yourself."
~Galations 5:13-14
A simple principal of Christian love, it's an attitude, it's care put into action. Use your freedom to serve others.
With God's help!
Love & Peace!
Thsi is all speculation and guess _ BUT - I do think I am on the way up - thanks for the help - Best John R
Oh Boy - Hope - the mother of all virtues - I don't even know if it is a virtue by definition _ BUT - there appears to be hope
thanks evrybody - thansk a lot - count your blessings this morn - write them down and revel in what you have - right here - right now - this second minute and moment in time - thansk for the help and being there for me all these months - Best to all - John R
Naturally, since early childhood this process began. & In school I was influenced through a dignified class of elementary teachers, officer's wives, & many other military officer's & generals. By Jr Highschool I favored Barbara Walters from 20/20, & later 1987 or 1988 Ophra Winfrey; & I have continued to watch the Ophra shows & the guest from her platform.
Growing up in a military setting, rather it be in WA, KY or Germany, there were always competitive sports & achievement awards to strive for. Later in the school year there was a large ceremony & many of the post generals & officers would attend & hand out our awards. It was such an awesome feeling. I still have those certificates, ribbons & president patches in safe keeping.
All those leaders, volunteers & gym teachers that strived to help me set-goals & empowered me, I emulate them. I think it is a natural human trait to want to reflect the best that we can be. Fortunately, I was couchable & God had placed the best around me early on, diluting a lot of the negative.
Sometimes, we get buggled down, depressed & life has ripped us apart. During those early years, I was going through terrible times in my home, my parents were abusive to themselves & to their children. God's gracious mercies allowed me an escape through the education process & through my mind, & He placed a will in my heart to desire for more.
Peace!
I am applying TQ & the freedoms I have now to create an even much brighter future. A truer form of me is developing. My value system is improving. I know God has big plans to utilize my gifts & talents. With God's help I will reach true freedom! It is obtainable!
For whatever reason, whatever weakness & lack of character I once was, I am surpassing choices made during those dark times. There is new growth & constructive self development.
With support, journaling & much food for thought, my desires & my dreams are back. My daughter's desires & dreams are heard. We feel more joy & are experiencing new festive events; & friendships are starting to develope. We continue to desire the ability to create & make decision on our own. We attract unconditional love, we express God's love! Our attention is directed on positive subjects & real world wide issues. We are living our truths & dreams more & more!
Goals are very important!
Blessings to you always!
Morris , Taipei
Continue to employ tactics to help my sons Joe (12) and Andrew (10) buy into The TQ experience. Targeting specific goals with action steps continually over the next Three months is a very important goal of mine. They both have been sporatic in documenting achievements in thier ledgers. I will continue to encourage both boys to use this tool, as I am confident that they will begin to reap great benefits and boom with confidence.
Promotional Exam: On target for preparing and undestanding material for Fire department Lt. exam. My confidence is incredible at this point. Just by focusing on replacing negative thoughts with positives has increased my enthusiasm and consistency toward achieving this goal.
Hardwood floor business has been much more successful since I have been organizing important aspects of the business with automation, and filing.
Set Goals Disk is todays lesson, but the daily TQ message via E-mail has been my favorite companion.
I still feel I am only scratching the surface
when it come to fully utilizing this most excellent program. Can I purchase the TQ program on the Ipod or is it legal to down load my disks onto my Ipod so I can listen to them more often?
Joe Lembke
I wish you much success with the boys!
Focusing on my daily TQ power, has played a big part in my upraising of my children too; they are 9 & 10.
I also called the school for information on achievement awards that can be attained during the year. The school was limited, however, one is old enough to sign up of Student Safety Patrol, it's a start.
Besides TQ, another gem has been centerpointe.com, the meditaion cd's are my children's favorite. Holosync! The package is very generous.
Blessings!
Nancylawrence1966@yahoo.com
Yes, you may order the full system and make a copy of the CDs on your iPod!
Your kids will benefit greatly as you teach them the principles you learn, especially in understanding the relationship between Vision, Values and Roles. Many parents have told us this helps set their kids up for far greater achievement down the line!
Best of luck on the Exam!!!
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Get Funds
Start the Extra-Writing B+others
Apply for my Job
Prepare My lessons
Establish My collaborations
Lay-out of My 2 Books
Lay-out Foundation Programs
But I cannot dare to engage due to two basic factors 1) How will I manage a family in the current Salary I earn ?
Will I be able to impress my would be partner ?
when I am happy...and comfortable
get a new job
get a new boyfriend
My TQ Score has improved by 40 points and the value I have gained from daily study of my TQ pages have pushed me to complete some projects
very early.
This is truly going to erase 10 years of trial and error. Which has been my methodology to this point in my life. This should be taught in our early developmental years of school. Thanks to Eric and his staff for the countless hours you invest to make this daily portion of my journey possible.
AND ONLY POSITIVE THINGS... Yes!@!!!!!
My relationships can be strengthened by practicing time management, and being where i say i'll be on time. At the very least make a call if im not going to show up. Also If i can start showing responsibility with my finances i'll start to be taken serious again instead of being a joke. Finally i need to practice being consistant in making good decisions and reliability
We hope to be able to promote TQ and other positive books and resources as we travel and give talks and seminars at various groups throughout the USA and Canada.
I have learned so much and came so far because of TQ and other sources that I feel like now is my time to pay it forward.
be active take action
I will
People want to help.
If you give them a chance, they will amaze you.
Simply detail your expectations and elicit clear participation and you instantly strengthen even the most discouraged to lend a hand.
So, yes, my best and most important relationships could be even stronger.
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Had my team building skills been better...
Had my risk tolerance been higher...
Had I communicated the dream clearer...
Had I really lost the weight and increased my energy level...
There is no question I would be much further ahead than now.
However...
It's time to give up the BUTs...
And improve the collective TQ of our company by 60,000 points.
WOW!
2,000 people working a great deal smarter (30 TQ points) and we will achieve our greatest aspirations.
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Certainly without the required input the results will not come.
So then I change too quickly to next idea without giving current idea time to work.
I think about 60% of the time I have my best foot forward. This is also supported by my current TQ score.
WOW! I still have 40% of the time I can improve and be a good example for my family. I surely do not want my family picking up my bad habits!
Time to step it up to 90 or better, for my loved ones! Lets get er done.
Personal: Weight loss-I will complete the weight loss clinic in the next 5 wks- goal 15lbs weight loss. I will plan all my meals weekly, pack my lunch bags every night so that there is no issue with food. I will also fill my bottles nightly and set phone alarms to remind me to refill twice. I will exercise at 4:45am every morning for 45mins.
Personal-Rest- Go to bed by 9pm, wake at 4am- 30mins personal time
Home- I do my home blessing hour on sundays, 15mins general everyday at 6:45pm, 15mins zone everyday at 5:30am
I am a trustworthly person. My role is a truck driver. My volunteer role is associate pastor. on the job, we usually do see much people. Point is I get energize when i speak to another person. I long to be in the midst of people, lets face it I am a social person.
Truth be known ... need help.
Bob Ward
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Growing my SKILLS to overcome ever bigger CHALLENGES.
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My first expectation is that I am expected to perform up to these Expectations with brilliant Execution.
So yes, this old man has a TQ well above 90 and exhibits High Expectations / Brilliant Execution...
So I full EXPECT my dreams to be realized.
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Job with flexibility, freedom and fullness of satisfaction, interactive with people, stock options, respectful organiziation, community involvement, allows for creativity, opportunity to write my own paycheque.
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