Mafioso: John Gotti

John Joseph Gotti, Jr (October 27, 1940 – June 10, 2002) was an American mobster who became the Boss of the Gambino crime family in New York City.

At The Sinatra Club depicting Gotti's rise to power was an awesome film. 

Course in Mastery Day 11

Day 11 — The Power to Influence
Tom Wood and Jim Stovall

Influencing Strategy:
1. Build rapport
2. Discover and listen
3. Expose the problem
4. Expose the solution
5. Appeal to emotions
6. Must ask for action

Jim Stovall
- We always live up to the expectations we have for ourselves or those expectations  that we allow other people to place upon us.
- That big dream wouldn't have put inside of you of you don't have the capacity to achieve it.
- Mediocrity is the most selfish pursuit of any human being.
- You don't have any right to be less than the best you can be.

Course in Mastery Day 10

Day 10 — How to Network
Tom Wood and Dr. Sheila Murray Bethel

Secret of networking
- To use you contact to help people get what they want
- Put people together


Action task of the Day
- Introduce to 3 people and ask how I may help them

Be the CEO of You!

The Purpose

"The purpose in life is not to find yourself, but to find someone or something that is worth losing it for."

Ma France

I have always been fascinated by the France Language ever since I have watch Banlieue 13 with Sweet. So I am taking an Online Course at BBC called "Ma France". I could actually monitor my progress in the interactive page they have. Thank God for the Internet!

The Course in Mastery Day 9: How to Build Trust and Rapport

Day 9 of a 30 day challenge designed to help you gain balance in your life. Tom Wood and Nido Qubein share skills for developing the trust you need to have influence and connection.

Tom Wood
1. The ability to build rapport is the most important skill
2. Rapport is the ability to build trust and bonding among people
3. Book: Instant rapport by Michael Brooks

Nido Qubein
1. From communicating with people to connecting with people
2. Understand someones passion to connect with them
3. Most people has the efficient rate of 10% when it comes to communicating
4. Communicating is the minimum requirement
5. When something becomes personal it becomes important
6. Facts tell, emotions sell
7. The best way to get attention is to give attention
8. The best way for you to become interesting is for you to become interested

Music: Frank Sinatra - I've Got You Under My Skin

"I've Got You Under My Skin" is a song written by Cole Porter. It became a signature song for Frank Sinatra and, in 1966, became a top 10 hit for The Four Seasons. Since then it has gone on to be recorded by many leading pop artists and jazz musicians.

The first time this song became an interest was during one of the "The Simpsons" episode when Mr. Burns and Homer dance to the tune. 

Favorite Lyrics:
"I would sacrifice anything come what might. For the sake of havin' you near"
"But each time I do just the thought of you makes me stop. Just before I begin 'cause I've got you under my skin."