What Does Standing above the Crowd mean to you? (Pt. II)

What does Standing above the Crowd mean to you?

As the author of my soon to be released book titled, Standing Above The Crowd (release date is set for September 2010) www.StandingAboveTheCrowd.com  I attempt to help people see that they can Stand Above The Crowd, all without having to be 7 feet tall. Smile!

I heard a great story the other day in which the storyteller described a couple of ways that you can be the tallest tree in the forest (aka. Standing Above The Crowd). 

One way is to go about chopping down every tree in sight and downgrading those around you.  This might help you to feel better about yourself in the short run, but in the long run, it'll backfire on you.

The other way is to go about and stand tall in the face of adversity, face challenges head-on, keep yourself filled with integrity and help those around you to be the best they can be.  By taking this route, you'll gain the respect of others as well as develop a healthy sense of self esteem and self respect.

That’s what Standing above the Crowd is all about!  You can do it!

 

 

James Donaldson is the author of “Standing Above The Crowd” (A Success Roadmap for High Achievement in Business, Athletics, Community Involvement and Life).  He is also an accomplished motivational/inspirational speaker in which he shares his strategies and stories that he has utilized to become a “High Achiever” in lengthy (20 years) careers in professional sports and being a small business entrepreneur with The Donaldson Clinic www.donaldsonclinic.com .  He recently ran for the office of Mayor in the City of Seattle and has been passionately involved in various communities around the Seattle metropolitan area since graduation from Washington State University ’79.

If you’re interested in having James come and speak to your group of young adults, business entrepreneurs, aspiring political and community leaders, and athletic teams, please contact him at jamesd@standingabovethecrowd.com  and or leave a personal message for him at 1-800-745-3161.  Keep up with him and read about how he is reaching out and making a difference in the lives of so many around the world at  www.standingabovethecrowd.com