Hi there,
I got thinking this morning as I wearily raised myself from my bed in my nice warm bedroom about when I was a boy.
In my parents house, well bungalow actually, we only had a coal fire in the living
room so the other rooms got very cold. In fact in the morning we had to scrape the frost and ice off the INSIDE of the windows of the bedrooms.
We did in fact have fireplaces in the bedrooms but just after the war we could not afford to keep a fire in all of them. In fact when I was ill one time my father got a shovel and put the living room fire into a bucket and moved it to my bedroom in the evening.
So we are really blessed to have the benefits of central heating in most properties today.
Thought for today:- Do you appreciate the modern appliances we now have?
Joke for today:- Little boy to grandfather: Are you still growing grandpa? No I don't think so. Why? Boy: It's just that the top of your head is coming through your hair
On this day:- December 8th
In 1980 John Lennon was shot dead.
In 1941 Britain Australia and USA declare war on Japan
In 1542 Mary queen of Scots was born and in 1925 Sammy Davis jnr made his first appearance
John F. Beaumont
Wednesday, 8 December 2010
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
The Master Key System
Hi,
I'm reading a good book called The Master key System by Charles F. Haanel.
It was originally published in the early part of the 20th century although it is still relevant today.
Very thought provoking although the language is a bit dated.
Thought for today:- Are you reading any good books which are making you think?
Todays joke:- A quarter of all married men kiss their wife goodbye when they leave the house.Of these same men 90% will kiss their house goodbye when they leave their wife
On this day:- 7th December
In 1941 Japan attacked Pearl Harbour
In 1991 the Serbs bombarded Dubrovnik
and in 1783 William Pitt became prime minister at the age of 24.
John F Beaumont
I'm reading a good book called The Master key System by Charles F. Haanel.
It was originally published in the early part of the 20th century although it is still relevant today.
Very thought provoking although the language is a bit dated.
Thought for today:- Are you reading any good books which are making you think?
Todays joke:- A quarter of all married men kiss their wife goodbye when they leave the house.Of these same men 90% will kiss their house goodbye when they leave their wife
On this day:- 7th December
In 1941 Japan attacked Pearl Harbour
In 1991 the Serbs bombarded Dubrovnik
and in 1783 William Pitt became prime minister at the age of 24.
John F Beaumont
Monday, 6 December 2010
Great drama
I went Christmas shopping at Westfields in Derby last Friday.
There was a great drama when a car caught fire in the underground car park and everyone had to be evacuated from the centre.
Westfields is a large shopping mall/complex so you can imagine the thousands of people standing around outside for an hour until the all clear was given.
I was very impressed with the security personnel who managed to clear the centre so quickly and efficiently.
Also i think the management of Westfields did an excellent marketing touch by allowing all the cars to exit without paying. They must have lost a lot of money but their customer relations has improved for the longer term.
An excellent job by all.
Getting excited about the six figure mentors webinar which is due this week.Watch this space
Thought for today: How does the person who drives the snowplough get to work?
Joke for today:- I rang up a local builder and said I want a skip outside my house.
I'm not stoppimg you he replied.
On this day:- 6th December
In 1926 Claude Monet died
In 1921 26 southern states in Ireland were granted independence
In 1988 Roy Orbison died
John F. Beaumont
There was a great drama when a car caught fire in the underground car park and everyone had to be evacuated from the centre.
Westfields is a large shopping mall/complex so you can imagine the thousands of people standing around outside for an hour until the all clear was given.
I was very impressed with the security personnel who managed to clear the centre so quickly and efficiently.
Also i think the management of Westfields did an excellent marketing touch by allowing all the cars to exit without paying. They must have lost a lot of money but their customer relations has improved for the longer term.
An excellent job by all.
Getting excited about the six figure mentors webinar which is due this week.Watch this space
Thought for today: How does the person who drives the snowplough get to work?
Joke for today:- I rang up a local builder and said I want a skip outside my house.
I'm not stoppimg you he replied.
On this day:- 6th December
In 1926 Claude Monet died
In 1921 26 southern states in Ireland were granted independence
In 1988 Roy Orbison died
John F. Beaumont
Thursday, 2 December 2010
Brilliant Webinar
I attended a brilliant webinar last night hosted by Stuart one of my mentors.
It was all about how the Six FigureMentors group (of which I am a founding member) is developing.
There is an excellent new training system for marketing on the internet being developed.
It is nearly finished and once up and running will be one of the best if not the best training system on the market.
Just needs a few finishing touches before going live.
If interested go now to http://www.johnbeaumontcashmachine.com/bootcamp/
Thought for today:- Doesn't expecting the unexpected make the unexpected become the expected?
Joke for today:- My dog has an ingrowing tail. I have to have him x-rayed to find out if he is happy.
On this day:- December 2nd
In 1859 John Brown was hanged for treason
In 1840 Napoleon crowned himself emperor
John F. Beaumont
It was all about how the Six FigureMentors group (of which I am a founding member) is developing.
There is an excellent new training system for marketing on the internet being developed.
It is nearly finished and once up and running will be one of the best if not the best training system on the market.
Just needs a few finishing touches before going live.
If interested go now to http://www.johnbeaumontcashmachine.com/bootcamp/
Thought for today:- Doesn't expecting the unexpected make the unexpected become the expected?
Joke for today:- My dog has an ingrowing tail. I have to have him x-rayed to find out if he is happy.
On this day:- December 2nd
In 1859 John Brown was hanged for treason
In 1840 Napoleon crowned himself emperor
John F. Beaumont
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
What a journey
Hi,
Had to drive back home from Yorkshire last night along the M1. This journey normally takes about an hour but because of the weather conditions took us over 3 hours.
For a long while we were only doing 10 miles per hour following in the tracks of the vehicle in front. Snow had covered all the road markings.
Still we did better than the north bound carriageway which had come to a standstill because of jack-knifed lorries.
Snow is lovely to look at and play in but a b----- nuisance when travelling.
Still apart from that had a good trip.
Thought for today:- Do you enjoy life whatever the weather or do you let circumstances dictate your attitude?
Joke for today:- Advice to single girls. Don't look for a husband, look for a batchelor.
On this day:- 1st December
In 1834 the slaves of the British Cape Colony were emancipated causing much resentment by the Boers.
In 1990 the Channel Tunnel linking Britain and France was completed.
In 1935 Woody Allen was born
In 1939 Lee Trevino was born
John F. Beaumont
Had to drive back home from Yorkshire last night along the M1. This journey normally takes about an hour but because of the weather conditions took us over 3 hours.
For a long while we were only doing 10 miles per hour following in the tracks of the vehicle in front. Snow had covered all the road markings.
Still we did better than the north bound carriageway which had come to a standstill because of jack-knifed lorries.
Snow is lovely to look at and play in but a b----- nuisance when travelling.
Still apart from that had a good trip.
Thought for today:- Do you enjoy life whatever the weather or do you let circumstances dictate your attitude?
Joke for today:- Advice to single girls. Don't look for a husband, look for a batchelor.
On this day:- 1st December
In 1834 the slaves of the British Cape Colony were emancipated causing much resentment by the Boers.
In 1990 the Channel Tunnel linking Britain and France was completed.
In 1935 Woody Allen was born
In 1939 Lee Trevino was born
John F. Beaumont
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
The Young Wimps
Hey the snow is falling, well if it was rising we would all be in trouble!!
As usual there is talk of schools closing etc etc.
When I went to school in the 1940's and 50's my schools (junior and grammar) never closed once. At senior school I had to cycle 5 miles every day and we were still expected to be on time!
Can you here the violins in the background?
Plus the winters were more severe on average than now
Just showing how tough we were!
Expect it's all to do with 'elf and safety today.
Thought for today:- Are you a toughie or a wimp in life?
Joke for today:- A good way to save water is to dilute it.
On this day:- 30th November
In 1900 Oscar Wilde died aged 46 in poverty.
In 1874 Winston Churchill was born
In 1835 Mark Twain was born.
In 1986 Admiral John Poindexter and Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North were sacked
In 1936 The Crystal Palace burned down
John F. Beaumont
As usual there is talk of schools closing etc etc.
When I went to school in the 1940's and 50's my schools (junior and grammar) never closed once. At senior school I had to cycle 5 miles every day and we were still expected to be on time!
Can you here the violins in the background?
Plus the winters were more severe on average than now
Just showing how tough we were!
Expect it's all to do with 'elf and safety today.
Thought for today:- Are you a toughie or a wimp in life?
Joke for today:- A good way to save water is to dilute it.
On this day:- 30th November
In 1900 Oscar Wilde died aged 46 in poverty.
In 1874 Winston Churchill was born
In 1835 Mark Twain was born.
In 1986 Admiral John Poindexter and Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North were sacked
In 1936 The Crystal Palace burned down
John F. Beaumont
Monday, 29 November 2010
Mentorship
There is a great quote in my diary today.
It was by Sir Isaac Newton (1643-1727) the famous English physicist and mathematician.
"If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants"
What a great quote! Here is a man who is accepted by most as being one of the greatest scientists of his age pointing out that he couldn't have done it without great mentorship.
I love this quote because it gives an insight into a great character. Sir Isaac didn't take all the kudos for himself but gave praise to others.
Also it points out that we all need help from others however clever we might be in our chosen field.
Thought for today:- Do you have mentors? Do you acknowledge their help?
Joke for today:-Learn from your parents mistakes. Use birth control.
On this day:- 29th November
In 1864 150 Native American Indians, including women and children,were massacred at Sand Creek, Colarado by US Cavalry. They had already surrendered and were unarmed.
In 1832 Louisa M. Alcott best remembered for Little Women was born
In 1898 C.S.Lewis author of the Narnia boooks was born.
John F. Beaumont
It was by Sir Isaac Newton (1643-1727) the famous English physicist and mathematician.
"If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants"
What a great quote! Here is a man who is accepted by most as being one of the greatest scientists of his age pointing out that he couldn't have done it without great mentorship.
I love this quote because it gives an insight into a great character. Sir Isaac didn't take all the kudos for himself but gave praise to others.
Also it points out that we all need help from others however clever we might be in our chosen field.
Thought for today:- Do you have mentors? Do you acknowledge their help?
Joke for today:-Learn from your parents mistakes. Use birth control.
On this day:- 29th November
In 1864 150 Native American Indians, including women and children,were massacred at Sand Creek, Colarado by US Cavalry. They had already surrendered and were unarmed.
In 1832 Louisa M. Alcott best remembered for Little Women was born
In 1898 C.S.Lewis author of the Narnia boooks was born.
John F. Beaumont
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