Ice Chip #130
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Ice Chip #129
This week's Ice Chip is a simple announcement for the release of the FREE eBook on July 23rd. Watch for this special Ice Chip/Ice Pic on Saturday!
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Bob
Ice Chip #128
Last week's Ice Chip focused on Ben Affleck's character, Capt. Rafe McCawley, and the his line during a tense moment in the film Pearl Harbor.
The line was:
“I’m anxious to matter.”
It was a powerful statement.
Several of you shared comments that expressed concern about me using the word "anxious" to express a positive statement. The dialogue that followed with a couple of you is exactly what I hope to foster.... thank you!
Take a look at the definitions for the word in question:
anx·ious
adjective
1. Full of mental distress or uneasiness because of fear of danger or misfortune; greatly worried; solicitous: Her parents were anxious about her poor health.
2. Earnestly desirous; eager (usually followed by an infinitive or for ): anxious to please; anxious for our happiness.
3. Attended with or showing solicitude or uneasiness: anxious forebodings.
This is one of those ambidextrous words in our complicated English language. As soon as I saw the delivery of the line, I knew I wanted to use it as the subject of an Ice Chip. Affleck had congruency in his conversation. The British officer knew immediately that Capt. McCawley was EAGER (anxious) to get a plane in the air and fight the enemy. His physiology spoke volumes of his confidence.
"(K)notty Words" are like speed bumps on your path. Even a leisurely walk through the woods can result in a twisted ankle when a gnarly root covered by leaves, "reaches out" to grab your foot. Or imagine traveling on the Autobahn at 220 KPH and all of a sudden there is a manhole sized pothole or a 3 to 4 inch depression in the roadway--- a potential disaster at that speed.
Avoid the "(K)notty Words".
Re-Frame your message with what you would like to have happen. Make sure your physiology is in synch with your word choice to create that congruency in your conversation.
Thank you again for your comments and for your support.
Empowering Regards,
Bob
Ice Chip #127
While watching the movie Pearl Harbor, there was a very powerful scene with Captain Rafe McCawley, Ben Affleck’s character, speaking to a ranking officer with the British Air Force. He had just arrived in England to become a part of the British Eagles.
The bombings over London were at their peak and Capt. McCawley wanted to contribute as quickly as possible. The commander asked him why he would volunteer for such a critical mission.
“I’m anxious to matter.”
What a powerful statement.
My focus of eradicating “(K)notty Words” and promoting Exceptional Care for Your Valued Client is my way of mattering; and I am anxious to have this message mean something, and matter, to a large audience.
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Have you ever contacted someone you hoped to work with, only to have them be non-responsive?
Their thinking revolves around this main idea: “Well if we were interested in working with you, we would have gotten back to you.”
People want to matter. They want to contribute.
One of the most respectfully elegant things you can do for anyone you are engaging with is to follow through and respond to their requests.
They are anxious to matter. Give them the respect of contributing
Thank you for considering my musings.
Be anxious to matter.
Empowering Regards,
Bob