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Lessons for business leaders from ancient philosophers

Ancient philosophers can teach business leaders how to help employees live better and reach eudaimonia.

The article “What can business leaders learn from ancient Greek philosophers?” (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sustainable-business/business-learn-from-ancient-philosophers) describes some techniques used by ancient philosophers which can help achieve the “good life”:

  • Dare to disagree (Socrates)
  • Let people seek fulfillment (Aristotle)
  • Be a good role model (Plutarch)
  • Build a resilient mid-set (Epictetus)
  • Keep track of your ethical progress (Rufus)
  • The art of happiness (Epicurus)

Success or Happiness?

Do you want to be successful or happy?

Are you successful so you feel happy? Our society leads us to think that success and happiness are the same things. But are we sure that success is the way for happiness? You can be a very sucessful person without being happy and you can also be happy although you have not attained any position, honor or power yet.

Stuff and status can be not enough to feel happy. If you are looking for your personal fullfillment success might not be the right answer.

According to Sarah Vermut how you personally define success and how you personally define happiness is entirely up to you. But you must recognize the difference!

Read more on Enterpreneur 

Success or happiness

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Og Mandino’s 10 Simple Scrolls to be successful

Augustine “Og” Mandino was a man who lived a very interesting life. He is best known for his bestselling book “The Greatest Salesman in the World” one of the classics of self-help.

The book is not a manual to become a top salesperson, but rather an inspiring tool to motivate yourself to be successful.

Mandino’s 10 scroll principles are easy and life-changing:

Scroll 1 – Today I begin a new life.
Scroll 2 –  I will greet this day with love in my heart.
Scroll 3 –  I will persist until I succeed.
Scroll 4 –  I am nature’s greatest miracle.
Scroll 5 –  I will live this day as if it is my last.
Scroll 6 – Today I will be master of my emotions.
Scroll 7 –  I will laugh at the world. (Keep perspective)
Scroll 8 –  Today I will multiply my value a hundredfold.
Scroll 9 –  I will act now, I will act now, I will act now.
Scroll 10 –  I will pray for guidance.

The full text of the book is available at Archive.org

Og Mandino's 10 Simple Scrolls to be successful

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Count your blessings and happiness will come

If you’re happy and you know it… you also know how to count your blessings. Noticing what you have – and learning to appreciate it – is the first step towards being happy, says Stefano Baldi, the Italian Ambassador to Bulgaria, in this TED talk.

And luckily, you don’t HAVE to have Italian food or clothes to be happy. Though it certainly won’t hurt.

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Inspired by Ratan Tata

Ratan Naval Tata (born 28 December 1937) is an Indian businessman, industrial and  philanthropist of great success. He is much more than just the former chairman of the global business conglomerate Tata Sons, indeed his world famous personality and his success story have inspired millions of people.

Here is a look back at a selection of his most inspiring words that will help you set your goals and motivate yourself.

1. “Don’t educate your children to be rich. Educate them to be happy. So when they grow up they will know the value of things, not the price.”

2. “Eat your food as your medicines. Otherwise you have to eat your medicines as your food.”

3. ” The One who loves you will never leave you because even if there are hundreds reasons to give up he/she will find one reason to hold on.”

4. ” There is a lot of difference between human being and being human. A Few understand it.”

5. “If you want to walk fast, walk alone. But if you want to walk far, walk together.”

6. ” You are loved when your are born. You will be loved when you die. In between you have to manage…!”

7. “Six best doctors in the world:

  • Sunlight
  • Rest
  • Exercise
  • Diet
  • Self Confidence
  • Friends

Maintain them in all stages of life and enjoy healthy life”

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