- SUCCESS STORIES
- (Greg's Programs)
List of Greg's clients
«Lockheed
Martin
-California«
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- CORPORATE KEYNOTES & SEMINARS
- Labatt Keynote-Fired Up For Life
- Pacific Associate Stores-Power to Change
- Cherry Hill Mall-Customer Service
- Realty World-Royal LePage -Sales
- Granville Chapel-Public Speaking
- Canadian Tire-Leadership
- Canadian Professional Sales Assoc.
- Vitalize Volunteer-Fired Up Keynote
ASSORTED
PROGRAMS
PARENT
PROGRAMS
HIGH
SCHOOL
STUDENTS
- TEACHER PROGRAMS
- Vancouver School Board
- Langley School Board
- Champlain Heights
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- COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY STUDENTTS
- UBC Faculty of Commerce
- RYLA
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- LEADERSHIP EVENTS
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- COACHING & COUNSELING
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- BOOK-Fired Up For Life
MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE - THE AFTERBURNER
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Labatt Keynote – The Road to Gold
What is the best usable idea that you WILL use?
Focus on a single task. (My target) Ray Moussa-Sales Rep-Labatt
Look at the good qualities in everyone. Craig Tonini-Territory Manager-Labatt
Positive affirmations to myself will help me get charged up for my day!
Greg Szydlowki-Territory Manager-Labatt
Don’t discourage myself by thinking, “I might fail.” Sean
Bibeau-PBM-Labatt
Think positive all the time. Doug Lavelle-Sales Manager-Manitoba
Not to put others in boxes. Treat people the same. Phil Ross-Territory
Manager-Labatt
Commitment is power. George Tarnawsky-Territory Manager-Labaatt
Stop my thinking when it turns to negative thoughts.
Commercial Operations Coordinator-Labatt
Have high expectations of others as per the Rosenthal research.
Guy McClelland-National Key Accounts-Labatt Breweries
Believe in those around you! Your friends, your family, your customers
and most of all, your self.
Ronnie Gill-Sales Rep-Labatt
I will focus on 5 key things: Passion to Win, Perseverence, Personal
Integrity, Build a Great Team and Build Relationships.
Jeff Rogers-Field Marketing Director-Labatt
Pushing negativity out of my head. Treating myself like a winner will be
key to my success.
J. Humphries-Brand Solutions Manager-Labatt
Tell one person my goals.
Scott Thompson-Field Manager-Mosaic Group-Labatt
Not put up filters between myself and others based on what I perceive to
be true about them. Harvey Carroll-Sr. Manager-Labatt
Everyone’s diverse personalities contribute to the success of a team.
Jennifer Parker-Regional Key Account Manager-Labatt
What was the best usable idea you gained from the presentation?
· No more gossip and whining
· How to break down my goals from 3 to 5 years right down to today.
· How you got the two co-workers to work together. It was an opportunity
to see teamwork and leadership in action.
· Don’t be afraid to go after what you want.
· F.E.A.R. can only do you harm.
· Treat others as you wish to be treated.
· Be persistent and commit to my dreams.
· You’re not stuck where you are. You can change your circumstances.
· Goal setting is for all areas, not just careers.
· If you think you will fail, you most likely will.
· You can deal with you fears.
· In setting goals, don’t let the “how” stop you. The how is part of
your plan.
· The stories about failure turned success. We can do it too!
· Do something today!
· Get people out of the box.
· We are responsible for our own success.
Pacific Associate Stores-Canadian Tire (one day)
The program reminded me that I can achieve whatever I want.
Jay Gill-Shipper/Trucker-Canadian Tire-P.A.S.L
It will make me look at life in a whole new positive way and will be
very useful in the long run.
Bobby Jawanelha-Receiver- Canadian Tire-P.A.S.L
It was one of the freshest four hours I’ve spent in a long time. Thank
you.
Patrick Masse-Business Class-P.A..S.L.
Hearing Greg speak makes you feel better. I learned about positive
thoughts and the importance of goals.
Melody Maw- Canadian Tire-P.A.S.L
Today I learned that change is not to be feared but embraced.
Jeremy Aney- Canadian Tire-P.A.S.L
All things are possible if you are truly committed to your goal.
Cathie Kabool-Inventory Control- Canadian Tire-P.A.S.L
I should have learned this 25 years ago.
Anonymous
This program could be the turning point in my life.
Chris Nantel-Stock Handler- Canadian Tire-P.A.S.L
Greg is very good at showing how to achieve what you want in life.
L. Huffsmith-Team Leader- Canadian Tire-P.A.S.L
The program was insightful and motivational. I understand how to
communicate with others in a more positive and productive way.
Meghan Graves-Forklift Driver- Canadian Tire-P.A.S.L
By participating in this exercise, I actually felt like a part of the
team.
Ruth Dyck- Canadian Tire-P.A.S.L
Look to the future for adventure instead of the past with regret.
Tara Bell-Payroll Coordinator- Canadian Tire-P.A.S.L
The program made me feel good about myself. It made me realise I need to
get going on my future.
Jenn Hansen- Canadian Tire-P.A.S.L
Testimonies (cont’d)
The program was inspirational. You leave wanting to initiate change in
your life.
Anonymous- Canadian Tire-P.A.S.L
This program is useful not only or large long term goals but for smaller
goals.
Jeanette Lim-Personnel Trainer- Canadian Tire-P.A.S.L
Cherry Hill Mall-Penticton-BC
MANAGERS
Thank you for “waking” me up from a customer service slumber.
Allison Simmons-Manager-Visions 1 Hour Optical
You can only achieve what you truly believe. Visualization is important.
Sylvia Mantyka-Owner-Sangster’s Health Centres
Greg is a very inspirational speaker.
Kena Jardo-Zieske – Manager-Naturalizer/Brown Shoe Co.
Very informative! I’ll use the genuine greeting technique.
Carol Keller-Sales Manager-Victoria Square
I will listen to my customers more. The presentation made me think.
Mandy Bicknell-Manager-Shoe Warehouse
Great speaker-vibrant! I enjoyed the entire presentation and am
encouraged to read the best books.
Jamie Plamondon-General Manager-Ricky’s All Day Grill
We have already had many very positive comments on your presentation
yesterday. There were lots of great "pearls" for people to take away
with them. We wish that more of our Tenants had been able to hear you
speak.
Gary Leaman, CSM-General Manager-Cherry Lane Shopping Centre
STAFF
Greg has a very entertaining way of getting across important issues.
Charlene Murdock-Customer Service Specialist-Coles
Greg was speaking from the heart-very inspiring!
Laura Saunders-Foodcourt Worker
Greg helped me to realize that not only is customer service important at
work but also helpful in my whole life.
Sarah Leeper-Customer Service Rep-A.V.E.
I will listen to my customers more. The presentation made me think.
Mandy Bicknell-Manager-Shoe Warehouse
Greg did an awesome job.
Deanna Rawling-Hair Stylist
You made me want to go out and sell my dog!
Andy Carefoot-Cook-Rickies Grill
Be more assertive and be interested in customers. Use different greeting
techniques each day.
Cam Fox-Sales Associate-Lilia’s Clothing
Greg has supercharged our sales team and touched our hearts with his
stories.
Lavana Rebidoux-Hairsylist-Head Start Hair Design
Realty World/Royal LePage Sales Rally
Sales Program
The presentation makes me look forward to pounding the pavement and
achieving my goals.
Pat Smith-Nanaimo Realty
Spiritual basis without being preachy.
Kerry Goodwin-Nanaimo Realty
Greg brought things down to an understandable level. . . real things for
real people!
Liz Aldridge-Realty World
Coast Country Realty
Well balanced and easy to follow.
Mike Downs-Realty World
It reinforced that we need to be positive in all aspects of our life.
Ken Hope-Nanaimo Realty
Very timely! It made me look inward. Most seminars are “external.”
Trish Widdershoven-Royal LePage Parksville
Brought me back to the basics of goal setting and reminded me of the
importance of this for my staff.
Barry Watchhorn-Manager/Owner
Realty World Advance
A beneficial use of four hours.
Keith Wood-Manager of Residential Mortgages
Canada Trust
An excellent approach to the necessity of responsibility and commitment
to goals.
David Ney
President-Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty
Greg’s enthusiasm for success was infectious and a perfect way to begin
the year.
Bob Davidson-Realty World Advance
Putting the responsibility of success where it lies-On the owner of the
goals.
Julia Paterson
Royal LePage, Qualicum Beach
It was great-puts your life in perspective.
Kerry Watchorn-Advance Realty Ltd.
Greg was enthusiastic and entertaining. He kept us all very interested
and helped me put my goals to paper.
Susanne Grundison
Manager Residential Mortgages
Canada Trust
High energy, practical, to the point seminar.
Anders Treiberg-Realty World-Victoria Pacific
Best refresher on how to create and achieve goals.
Broker Owner
Realty World Pacific
A great three-hour investment to improve the bottom-line.
Frank Fairley
Manager-Realty World Fairwinds
I have done lots of goal setting but not from the gathering “raw data”
point of view.
I realized all my dreams were indeed possible.
Poppy Steele-Realty World Advance
Good strong basic resource for putting you back on track.
Greg Hart
Owner-Realty World Coast Country
Testimonial Letter
In October of last year Greg Gerrie offered a course in public speaking
at my church, Granville Chapel, of which I attended. Greg’s course was
useful, informative and incredibly challenging.
Much of the success of the course was in who Greg is as a person as in
the content of the course material. I found Greg to be assertive,
challenging, respectful, encouraging and honest. He researched his
audience and crafted a program to suit our needs and even changed course
mid-stream to meet our objectives. In teaching on a topic where most
people would rather die than speak, Greg created a supportive and safe
environment to explore, fail, discover and learn.
I accepted a public speaking engagement within weeks of completing his
course and I owe much of my own success to his leadership and example.
In whatever he is doing Greg Gerrie is precisely what is needed in our
communities, our churches, and our world today.
Laura North
TRUE NORTH COACHING
· Be more committed to what I do.
· That goals really can be achieved by breaking them down into step by
step actions
· The assistance and support of those around you is critical for
success.
· Start planning for the future now!
· No more gossip and whining.
· How you got the two co-workers to work together. It was teamwork and
leadership in action.
· Treat others as you wish to be treated.
· You’re not stuck where you are. You can change your circumstances
· Do something today!
· Get people out of the box.
· We are responsible for our own success.
Testimony of Program
I should have learned this 25 years ago. Anonymous
This program could be the turning point in my life. Chris Nantel-Stock
Handler
The program was insightful and motivational. I understand how to
communicate with others in a more positive and productive way. Meghan
Graves-Forklift Driver
By participating in this exercise, I actually felt like a part of the
team. Ruth Dyck
The program was inspirational. You leave wanting to initiate change in
your life. Anonymous
This program is useful not only on large long term goals but for smaller
goals.
Jeanette Lim-Personnel Trainer- Canadian Tire
I believe this is a useful tool in finding the “true” direction in which
I am seeking.
Canadian Tire Manager
A realistic program that leaves you saying “Yes, I can do this!” Manager-Canadian Tire Store
The seminar seemed to lift the shroud of doubt and unknowns that we are
surrounded in and has given me a sense of control on my future. Jeff
StralakWarehouse Manager-Canadian Tire
This program made me more aware of how change affects all areas of our
lives. It brought hope to the confusion and made me feel more secure in
taking control of difficult situations.
Mary Breslin-Controller-Pacific Associate Stores Ltd.
Canadian Professional Sales Assoc.
Dear Greg,
Thank you for your contribution to CPSA’s December 5th Breakfast Club
meetings. Your presentation, Fired UP For Selling! 25 Hot Tips To
Increase Your Sales, was the highlight of our series.
As you know, salespeople are expected to deliver very polished
professional presentations on a daily basis, so they are one of the
toughest groups to impress when addressing. Well, you were definitely up
to the challenge and you delivered!
The following comments were typical of the feedback I received:
“Excellent presenter – great topic, very informative and
understandable!” In fact, 90% of the audience rated your content and/or
delivery as “Excellent”. The chemistry created by you contacting each
person prior to the event was great. Your personal attention to everyone
in the room brought everyone closer together and some people formed
productive relationships. I know that there are at least 2 new members
from today's sessions, but the overall experience for the attendee was
very positive and will have a lasting impression.
Greg, by all reports the Breakfast Club meeting was a success and your
role as a speaker contributed a great deal towards that result. Thank
you again for an excellent presentation.
Sincerely Yours,
Sonya Egan
Program Leader, Professional Development
Canadian Professional Sales Association
Dear Greg, Thanks for your motivational Closing Ceremonies at Vitalize
2002! You did "inspire, motivate, incite, empower" myself and many
others. I'm so glad you are who you are and that you came to Calgary to
share your stories and invite others to take the Motivational minute!!
Linda Crump
Hi Greg,
Just wanting to thank you for providing a group that was dynamic,
challenging and very applicable to life and to me. When I signed up, I
was thinking that it would be information that I would use with my
clients at work. I had given up on making goals for myself, as somehow,
my focus became trying to find contentment with my current situation.
You clearly demonstrated that God wants more than just contentment from
everyone. It made me think of Paul, who preached so much about finding
joy and contentment in all situations...and yet, his goal was not just
to be content, but to spread the word to all Gentiles. If he settled for
contentment....well, who knows what would have happened to the
Christian faith. Thank you for awakening within me some dormant dreams
and goals. Now the challenge will be to making them come to life!!!
Sandy Dueck
Greg, this is a good opportunity to say I’ve enjoyed the presentations
I’ve seen you give for their practicality as well as creativity. You
keep audience needs uppermost, and provide useful insights for people to
take away and make use of in the future.
As well, I think you’ve acquitted yourself very well on NowTV and come
across in a very professional manner as a featured guest.
Del O'Shaughnessy
Greg,
I had the pleasure of listening to your talk at the One to One meeting
on Thursday (Feb.28). Your story about being disappointed about 'only
going to India' really hit home.
I am the Opera Singer....and the fear that comes over me sometimes when
I have to 'soar to a high note' can be overwhelming....you reminded me
to be thankful for all the good notes I hit...and it worked...I sang
last night and felt much calmer about the whole thing and all the high
notes came out just fine......
Opera singing is sort of like flying a plane, believe me....although
I've never flown a plane, the fear of 'over shooing' is there. But
onwards and upwards, I'll keep trying.
Lilly Page
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I thoroughly enjoyed hearing you speak to me and the other parents of
Como Lake Preschool. I can always use a little motivation and reminder
that I’m probably doing more right than wrong with my kids.
Marilyn – A Parent
Champlain Heights School
Vancouver, British Columbia
Raising Self-Confident Successful Children
What was the BEST usable IDEA you gained from this presentation?
· Setting goals and their importance (3)
· Book time with my child for a special day (2)
· Reinforced what I now do-that re-energizes me
· Help child to find a role model (3)
· Understanding failure (5)
· Being positive in my thinking and speaking
· How belief systems are formed
· Have child set a goal and follow through
· Encourage dream building
· Celebrate individuality of child
· I can change my belief systems
· Increase responsibility
· The staircase goal-setting technique
· Keep asking questions
· I can give my kids a better life
· Use confidence building language
· Ask children what they like about themselves
How would you rate the speaker and contents?
Very Good-16%
Excellent-84%
I learned to listen to my child, set goals and show love . . . always.
Maria Major
Parent – Champlain Heights School-Vancouver Canada
I am sold on goal setting as an additional parenting technique.
Graham Bowers
Parent – Champlain Heights School-Vancouver Canada
I liked the energy, passion and sincerity of the talk-it spoke to my
heart.
Brenda Panikkar
Parent – Champlain Heights School-Vancouver Canada
The presentation made me recall some of the parenting skills I had read
about & heard about but had forgotten. It also gave me some real energy
to go home with.
Wendy Roxborough
Parent – Champlain Heights School-Vancouver Canada
The presentation was very helpful and encouraging and told me how I was
on the right track.
Lavern Kelly
Parent – Champlain Heights School-Vancouver Canada
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Greg,
hi! I don't know if you remember me or not.. or when you're going to get
this.. You spoke @ my school today (Ladysmith Secondary School) and we
spoke in the school Career Center the block before your presentation...
I just wanted to let you know that your presentation was really good...
and to also let you know, that I could really see a light shining
through you!!!
BECKA WALL
Ladysmith Secondary
You made me feel like there is hope.
Native Student-BC Canada
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Vancouver School Board
We were so delighted to have Greg come and speak to our group of
teachers and principals. He is a true professional in the way that he
liaised with me, contacted participants in advance to find out their
needs, set up the room, greeted people at the door and included them in
his program. Wow!!! I can see why the Canadian Association of
Professional Speakers has given him the designation “Professional
Speaker.”
Given that Greg was a former teacher, he spoke from the heart about his
experiences and therefore really empathized with the audience. I was
impressed in the way that he honoured the teachers. Most importantly,
Greg delivered ideas and information that was useful to the teachers -
information that they could use now. The teachers left with a new vision
for their lives. Many took away his book Fired Up For Life – How to Get
and Stay Motivated in order to reinforce the message.
If you want a speaker who truly cares about the audience, who gives
tips, ideas, wisdom, a sense of leadership and a wonderful new vision
for their lives then consider Greg. If you want your audiences to laugh
and cry, to dream and reflect, to make some decisions and re-commit to
excellence then I would highly recommend Greg Gerrie.
To reinforce my testimony of Greg, I’ve included some of the exciting
comments from participants.
Warm regards
Gloria Wieland
Coordinator - District Pro-D
Vancouver School Board
District Learning Services
Teacher Vitality Seminar-Langley School Board
· Up-lifting and positive
· Useable ideas that should make a big difference
· Teacher Vitality tips
· Your openness
· How to plan for long term goals
· Great speaker
· Relaxing and humorous
· Focus on the importance of positive thinking
· Excellent hand-out/learning guide
Note:
There were many requests to have Greg come to participant’s schools to
speak to parents, teachers and students.
Teacher Vitality Program
Champlain Heights Elementary School
What was the best usable idea you gained from the presentation?
· Strategies for time management.
· Look after yourself-You are important.
· Teachers really do matter and make a difference in the world.
· See failure not as failure but as results.
· Don’t be so hard on ourselves.
· The importance of writing goals .
· Charting behavior in order to change positively.
· The love you show for students is more important than the technical
strategies.
· Believe in myself and follow my dream.
· Don’t take myself so seriously.
· You can achieve any goal you want.
· Visualize your goals.
· The value of being more reflective.
· Overcome the fear of asking others for support.
· Not to give in to the idea of failure.
· That we as teachers are valuable and valued.
· Ideas to simplify my life.
· Be positive, never give up and keep trying.
· We need to slow down and be thankful for all who support us.
Greg holds your attention and interest with humor, thought provocation,
and group discussion.
Teacher-Champlain Heights School-Vancouver Canada
Great tips for living a positive lifestyle.
Dagmar Kafta-LAC Teacher- Champlain Heights School-Vancouver Canada
A great motivation for us to continue doing our best and to be there for
the kids.
Adeline Sawatsky-Grade 2/3 Teacher- Champlain Heights School-Vancouver
Canada
By looking after myself, I will be able to help others more.
Special Ed. Ass’t Teacher- Champlain Heights School-Vancouver Canada
An uplifting day, reaffirming what we stand for and believe as
educators. We were given the freedom to treat ourselves with kindness.
Teacher- Champlain Heights School-Vancouver Canada
A very positive day addressing issues so important to wellness and life
long well being.
Aaron Espley-Teacher- Champlain Heights School-Vancouver Canada
The perfect day for professional and personal guidance.
Jennifer Ryan-Teacher- Champlain Heights School-Vancouver Canada
Positively invaluable.
Jason Hollistar-S.E.A. Teacher- Champlain Heights School-Vancouver
Canada
Thank you for allowing/enabling me to see that I could “lift” my house!
Sheelagh Brothers-Teacher- Champlain Heights School-Vancouver Canada
It was attitude changing, reaffirming and created a supportive
atmosphere within and without.
Debra Nothstein-Teacher- Champlain Heights School-Vancouver Canada
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UBC Faculty of Commerce Students
Hi there!
We met at the Ignite seminar co-ordinated by UBC commerce. I was the
girl from Singapore.
Well... I learnt a lot from you that day and I must tell you that from
that day, you convinced me to take the first step towards achieving one
of the goals I'd written down on the piece of paper given out. One of my
personal goals had been to forgive someone that had hurt me in the past.
And I'd been carrying around that burden for about a year now. I have
finally let it out and now, to me, it feels like a huge load off my
chest. So thank you for helping me take the first step
Adelyn-Commerce Exchange Student from Singapore
ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP (RYLA 2003)
High energy, held attention very well - but I wouldn’t relate to him as
well as the other speakers
Very interesting and good interactive stuff.
His 4 words of wisdom were wonderful
Very powerful and inspiring
I liked how Greg made me aware of the reasons why we don’t set goals, ie
fear of failure
He was incredible. Very captivating. Enthusiasm through the roof.
Interesting. Kept me wanting more.
Excellent speaker, all around. Motivating!
Awesome speaker, even though it took two hours, it was a lot of fun.
Great stories, all in all probably the most helpful for me. I will
definitely read his book.
Very good speaker, helped me think about goals and how to make them a
reality.
Very motivational. Definitely my favourite speaker! Lots of great advice
that can be used.
Greg’s presentation was awesome for me. I think I’ll probably take the
most with me from that one.
Opened up my eyes to the way you should live your life.
Phenomenal! The best speaker we had.
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Greg
Thanks for helping me to appreciate my family.
Thanks for seeing my love for you underneath it all!
Thanks for encouraging me in my writing, speaking and living!
We didn’t get to talk about investing the other day…
Can I help you in some way on this?
DCB
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Canadian Association of Professional Speakers
2002 Convention
Greetings Greg
Char and I cannot thank you enough for encouraging us
to attend Canadian Association of Professional Speakers Convention 2002!
What a tremendous conference and warm hospitality.
Char was very impressed with your organizational
skills, gregariousness (again, of course), and personable
approach.
Dale Collie
Author of Frontline Leadership
www.couragebuilders.com
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Fired Up For Life-BOOK
If you’re burning to succeed and are ready to catch on fire, this is
the book for you. Mark Victor Hansen
"If you need a dose of upbeat medicine - This is it!"
Tony Campolo, Phd.-Eastern University
A Book that sizzles with wisdom. Tremendous thoughts to rekindle the
fires of a servant. Charles "Tremendous" Jones...author of "Life
Is Tremendous".
I have had the privilege of knowing Greg's encouragement personally.
Everyone deserves to be reminded to become their very best....which is
what Greg does in person, and in his book. Great, uplifting, and easy
reading. David C. Bentall, Next Step Family Business Consultin
Greg selflessly shares his life, lessons, insights and strategies to
make a difference in people's lives. In an overwhelming world, his
book lights the way for us to follow."
Joni Mar, Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, Former TV News
Journalist, CBC TV
Hey, I finished the book! I feel very inspired, feel like a want to
climb a
mountain, shout from the hill tops, slay a dragon .. well you get the
picture. Jane Crompton
"I have learned (the hard way) that it's easy to get off track when
attempting to discern which principles in popular motivational books are
consistent with those in the Bible. Fired Up for Life cuts to the heart
of this issue and offers strategies that are very practical and easy to
apply. Greg Gerrie's transparency about his ups and downs, successes
and failures are a tremendous encouragement and source of inspiration.
Reading Fired Up for Life is a must for anyone committed to personal and
spiritual growth." Anne Thornley-Brown, Professional Actress (
DOC, Mary Higgins Clarke Mysteries, Degrassi Juniour High)
Sorry for the delay in my reply. Busy over here. There were many things
that I will take from your book. The ones that made the most impact on
me are:
- Being responsible for managing my thoughts - thinking positively
- Avoid negativity
- Our values are the foundation of our goals
- Happiness is closely tied to helping/serving others
- If others can do it so can I
- Life is a process & each day is an opportunity to start fresh
- Worry, fear & anxiety are the root of our failures & we have to
overcome our way of thinking to go forward
I will continue going back to your book at certain times. I enjoy
learning ways of self-improvement. When's the next book? Stephanie Bartel-Telus
The chapter on FEAR and
the one on TIME MANAGEMENT really helped me immensely. So much so, that
I am going to use what I learned in those 2 chapters to train others on
my team, as well as other associates, to be able to overcome their fears
and learn how to effectively manage their time so that they can grow
themselves and their businesses. The whole book was very motivating. Marj Ehresman,
Creative Memories Consultant and Leader
Fired Up for Life is a must-read for anyone who wants to increase the
quality of life. Greg Gerrie becomes the “Ultimate Coach” as you read
the well-researched ideas in his book. Chapter three alone, “Seek Wisdom
First” is an enrichment worth more than dollars can measure.
Michael Bolduc, Author of Power of Motivation, Anthony Robbins Story
This is a highly readable book chocked full of practical tools and
techniques that can be put to use immediately.
Ed Scannell,
Past National President-ASTD Past International President MPI/ Past
President NSA
Just finished the book. It was a great motivation for me and more
importantly, provided a method for effective goal setting. What I
enjoyed the most were the practical applications you gave as examples on
how to apply these principals. To be honest with you, I consider the
book to be a blueprint on how to get more out of life.
Greg Riggs,
Senior Trade Coordinator,
Trade Exchange Canada
greg.r@barterplusfvb.com
"I've read many similar books on staying motivated. In fact I use a
process much like Greg's, and yet I learned so much from his candor.
Everyone who is going through the humbling, sometimes downright
depressing process of making their dreams come true, will be inspired to
keep on. I needed to hear how tough another successful person had it on
the road to his living his dreams. Someday, I wanted to quit too, but
along came Greg's book just when I needed it. Thank you Greg for opening
your heart to us dreamers and visionaries that are on the journey to
living a life of richness and light."
A Teacher
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Dear Greg,
I just wanted to take a minute to say how much I love your Motivational
Minutes and e-mails - they are so simple yet so very powerful! I
forward them to all of my friends and family. You are a very blessed
and talented person and the world is a much better place because you
have chosen to share that. Keep up the great work!
Best Regards,
Caroline Klos
Mr. Gerrie,
I have been receiving your motivational minutes for the past few months
and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate receiving them. It is a
refreshing message that helps me retain perspective on what's important
in life.
Stephen English-University Student
Dear Greg,
It is so nice to have met you, it has changed the life !!
Through these motivational minutes, we can constantly be reminded of
the
power that we have within to succeed. Kindly keep me on your mailing
list and let us know when you are in Mumbai
next ??
Thanks and regards,
Prashant
Thanks Greg!
That was great! I just got back from vacation and am feeling a little
unfocussed....told myself that I could should get on top of things on
Monday....your admonishment to get on it now is good...Gotta go..got
some work to plan!
Myrne Goulding
Hey Greg,
Great advice and very timely in my life right now. I am feeling
overwhelmed with all that God has blessed me with and I want to be a
good witness, a good husband, and good business partner and a good
friend, so planning my day to make time for all of the above is very
crucial. Thanks for taking the time to write things that help others,
and know that, "you are, in fact, making a difference!!"
God Bless,
Jimmy S.
Thank you Greg.
I feel like this particular motivational minute was written just for me
as I can TOTALLY relate to your friend! I am not married yet but I know
without a doubt that God has that dep't fully under control. In the
meantime, God has placed dreams and a vision on my heart which I desire
to follow and live out with every opportunity that comes my way. It is
exciting to see how God orchestrates every aspect of our lives when we
live in obedience to Him.
Your MM was very timely & encouraging!! Thank you heaps.
Silva-May Notland
Thank you, Greg! This one was the best so far! Am printing it out to
post on our staff bulletin board.
Shelleyrae Murphy
Activities Coordinator
The Hearthstone
Hi Greg !
The last few motivational minutes were psychically phenomenal !!
I had either just experienced what you were talking about or was just
about to !
So, I had a good look at my life and thought about it for awhile.
I came to the conclusion that people are more alike(in all ways)than
they care to admit to themselves and accept.
Once I accepted this likeness as the simple and wondrous truth it is, it
opened up everything for me on a daily basis where I am more cognizant
of my interaction with God and the spiritual guidance He provides for me
daily through excellent interactions with people of all descriptions in
many ways.
Sometimes your motivational moments are a beacon in the storm that can
guide us to a safer place if we try.
I thank God there are people like you in this world and am lucky to have
made your acquaintance !
Sid Mickey
I want to thank-you for these motivational minutes, I forward them to my
managers and they often cascade through the office. It occurred to me
that I had never acknowledge them so thanks Greg..
Vicki
TELUS Prince George.
Dear Greg;
I wanted to take a moment to let you know that I have been receiving
(and make a point of reading) your Motivational Minutes. This one (#12)
inspired me enough to send to a select group of friends and other "loved
ones". Good for you that you are squeezing every bit of learning from
your life experiences and BRAVO to you for sharing these life lessons
with others! I, for one, appreciate your efforts.
Best regards,
Elana
Thanks Greg. Courage is facing the moment which is much smaller than an
hour and very small compared to a day. The moments add up and the day is
complete and another week goes by before we know it. Have a great week.
Jeffrey
Greg, thanx for the inspiration. I find it refreshing to pause within
the busy day to contemplate the thoughts you send along. By the way the
hard copy sheet of
the 4 areas of questions relating to customer pain which I had pinned up
within my department has recently disappeared. I was hoping that I could
get another
copy to put up within the department!! Thanx Jim.
Jim Lanyon - Telus
Just wanted to take a minute to thank you for the effort you're putting
into your Motivational Minutes. Here I am looking out at heavy clouds
(weather and work related), and in comes an MM where you talk about
reading The Power of Positive Thinking and then noticing that the rain
actually felt warm! So I have to say that your short message has made me
feel better today.
I guess that sending e-mail messages might feel like you are talking
into the void sometimes. Thanks for keeping it up -- it's having an
impact.
Gerald.
Hi Greg!
A HUGE thank you for all your thoughts and insights in your motivational
minutes!! I'm always inspired and challenged! Your last one about
complaining was interesting for me 'cause we've been discussing in BSF
how complaining really is offensive to God and angers Him. I was
challenged to be more grateful and to thank Him more for all the
blessings big and small! It's interesting too that complaining can form
into a habit and is contagious...yuk! Like you've said, we need to form
more positive habits!!
Bless you Greg!
Rachael Keung
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