In 1998 Petronas was erected in Malaysia as the world's tallest building. After 6 years Taipei 101 was built as the new tallest building. It is 508 m tall and has 101 storeys. When Burj Dubai is completed it is going to be the tallest builidng almost two times the height of Petronas.
Showmanship is an important tool in any business. It is like the beauty in a woman. Attraction is a significant element in any relationship. It is the first impression. But whether it last or not depends on the content or character of the business or the person involved. Showmanship and content are the two pedals in a boat- both has to have a momentum to bring the boat to a specified destination. Beauty might fade but character remains forever.
In starting a business entreprenuers are more concern with profit maximization. They take for granted that profit is the result of any business. He has to take into consideration the cost for showmanship. What kind of car he will use to meet clients? What kind of attires he must wear when he stays in the office? What kind of impression he has to give to his workers? How he will talk to his staff? If the entreprenuer lacks in all these elements of business he has to cost in these wanting factors. He has to buy a good car, wear good clothes, he has to take up personal grooming course. All these expenditure i think has to be fixed cost in any business in this modern world.
Showmanship is a must in any relationship be it personal or business
Have you ever wondered how come some people are peak performers in their own fields of profession as others? You may come across professionals complaining of not making their mark in their own fields as others. They complaint but do nothing to condition their behaviour to reach the top.
I always admire people who are doing things that I am not being able to do right now. I can remember my child hood days with some thought. Once I was playing a game of football. There was this big guy who tackled me from behind which I thought was a bad play. I tripped and fell. I was very annoyed that I was being fouled. There was no referee around. I stood up in with a spirit to a brawl. This big guy took this as a challenge and the next thing I knew I was on the ground again and this big guy was on top of me smothering me. I simply could not overcome him as he was really big. I was really at his mercy and it was an embarrassing moment in my life – I thought.
The next thing he was crying and moving his body as though he was in great pain. At that moment I found my way through to get over him. I realised that my younger brother took a sleeper and whack his back vigorously like a stinging bee to put me in a safer position. Now I am above him and the big guy was in deep trouble. I gave him a punch on this right side of his head after much persuasion from my brave younger brother.
Now I came to realise that as I confront others I will end up in trouble as the incident has registered negatively in my brain. I am not saying you have to become a warrior and fight everyone to become successful. I don believe in competition. I believe in achievement. What I am saying if you want to become successful in whatever you want to become you have to change your behaviour.
I also wonder gamblers. I don’t play any game of chances. I fear of losing. I know people who are consistent gamblers. I was amazed why these people gamble their monies away. I know a person some time back who says he always win when he gambles. He said he never lose not even once. I asked him how he did that. He says just think of winning the next round.
So if you want to change some part of your life- be it your finances, wealth building, your relationship with people – you have to change your behaviour to put you in the right track to achieve all those you desire.
I got telephone call from my son’s school principal. He told me my son had entangled himself in a fight with a school boy. Upon enquiry from the principal I understand that my son was in an exercise hall at that time. As he was exercising, his counterpart came towards him and wants to monopolise his work area. My son told him politely that there was not enough space for him. His counterpart just pushed him and secured the place. The next moment my son gave him a punch. The bully fell to the ground!
I was really happy that my son got a great conditioning when he put up a challenge. I was really happy for him. He has been conditioned positively for a start.