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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Intuitive Group Review ‘Lin-Sanity’

Linsanity
With all of the buzz around “Linsanity” I thought…what better topic to discuss other than taking advantage of your opportunities! Jeremy Lin did not start off as a LeBron James or Kobe Bryant; he really had to use the opportunities he was given to his advantage.

In high school Jeremy Lin was captain of the 32-1 Palo Alto basketball team, and went on to upset nationally ranked Mater Dei.  By the time he graduated he was the All State and Northern California Division II Player of the year. His average stats: 15.1 points, 7.1 assists, 6.2 rebounds, and 5 steals. You would think colleges would be fighting to have him represent their school; Lin wasn’t offered one athletic scholarship out of high school.

Pac-10 schools only offered Lin to walk onto their basketball teams. Harvard and Brown were the only schools that guaranteed him a spot on their basketball teams.  Jeremy took advantage of the opportunity Harvard offered him; even though he was not offered an athletic scholarship he was going to be able to play basketball. When Lin started, the Harvard coach said at best Lin was a Division III player.  Lin did not let thoughts like those affect him.  By Lin’s junior year he was the only NCAA Division I player who ranked top 10 in his conference for scoring (17.8), rebounding (5.5), assists (4.3), steals (2.4), blocked shots (.6), field goal percentage (.502), free throw percentage (.744), and three-point shot percentage (.400).  During Lin’s senior year he was one of 30 mid-season candidates for the John R. Wooden Award and one of 11 finalists for the Bob Cousy Award.  Jeremy Lin was picked among the 12 most versatile players in college basketball.  Lin finished college as the first player in the history of Ivy League to record at least 1450 points (actual 1483), 450 rebounds (actual 487), 400 assists (actual 406), and 200 steals (actual 225).  What NBA team wouldn’t want Lin on their team? None of them actually.

After college Jeremy went undrafted into the 2010 NBA.  With such a great college performance this might crush any other basketball player with hopes of playing in the NBA…not Lin! He was offered one opportunity to play in a summer league for the Dallas Mavericks.  Again Lin played well and caught the attention of four NBA teams.  He decided to sign a partially guaranteed contract with the Golden State Warriors.   Warriors coach Keith Smart said Lin had a tendency to be hard on himself and get frustrated easily, so the decision was made to not play Lin as frequently to remove some of the pressure he put on himself.  Lin made the opening day roster but was placed on the inactive list.  Three times during the season Jeremy was assigned to the Warriors D-League.  Being demoted to the D-League could put a damper on anyone’s ego…maybe make them angry… maybe even sad…maybe even make them quit.  Lin didn’t view his move to the D-League as a demotion by any means; he realized he was learning and putting in work to become a better player.  Jeremy Lin used the move to the Reno Bighorns as an opportunity to grow and become a better player. In the beginning of the 2011 NBA season there was a lockout and Lin took this time to recover from a knee injury. After the lockout Lin was picked up by the New York Knicks off waivers as a third string point guard.  Shortly after their game against the Golden State Warriors, Jeremy was assigned to the Erie BayHawks (another D-League team). During a game against the Maine Red Claws, Lin scored a triple-double with 28 points; three days later the Knicks recalled Lin.  Finally on February 3rd Lin had an opportunity of a lifetime. It was the New York Knicks vs. the Boston Celtics; the Knicks had just lost 11 of their last 13 games and were going to lose this game too.  Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni decided to play Lin in the fourth quarter.  This was just days before Lin’s contract was to become guaranteed, and the Kicks had plans of trading him. The next night Jeremy Lin and the Knicks played the New Jersey Nets. Lin knew the opportunity he had and he took full advantage finishing the game will all career highs in points (25), rebounds (5), and assists (7). In the subsequent game against the Utah Jazz, Jeremy Lin made his first career start. The Knicks beat the Jazz without their two biggest players, Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire.  On February 10th Lin set new career highs of 38 points and 7 assists. Jeremy Lin now starts for the New York Knicks and as the say the rest is history…or should we say making history.



Jeremy Lin obviously has an incredible story of triumph and success, but you should not be surprised that he made it.  Lin never stopped giving it his all in everything he did.  He had set backs like all of us have or will, but he kept his spirit high and his attitude positive.  Lin knew everything he was going through was just a learning process to get him ready for his success.  Jeremy Lin took full advantage of every opportunity that came his way, even if it was not as prestigious as he would have liked. You may find yourself in situations where you feel like you have more potential than the position you are in or should be farther along than where you are, never let this unmotivated you.  You are given opportunities every day to better yourself and push yourself closer to success. Start taking advantage of all these opportunities.  You may not understand them at the moment and you might not realize an opportunity is right there in front of you because you think you are better than the opportunity given; all opportunities are teaching you how to become successful, and one day the opportunity in front of you is going to be your ticket to success . . .
Don’t let it pass you by!

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Saturday, January 21, 2012

Growing Up Is Uncomfortable - The Intuitive Group Review

Growing Up Is Uncomfortable

Intuitive-Group-Review Growing-Up
When you were born you took your first breath. That cool air filling your lungs was so uncomfortable that it caused you to cry. Now you take those breaths a thousand times every day without thinking. The coined term “a breath of fresh air” does not apply when we are first born.
Now you are in your high chair and you are learning how to eat by yourself, trying to uncomfortably hold your fork instead of using your hands so you can be the big kid “mommy” said you were. Something that we do every day without thinking as we grow older.
Your first steps were definitely uncomfortable. Learning how to walk was a huge obstacle for each of us. Through bumps and bruises we stuck it out and eventually learned how to navigate around the house on our own. Due to repetition and practice we do not think twice about getting up and walking somewhere.
"NO. DADA. MAMA."
Whatever your first words were, getting it out was as uncomfortable as it gets. For the longest time your crying and giggles got you what you wanted. It took time to learn your first words, but without getting that out of the way telephone conversations just would not be the same.
A memorable moment for every child is learning how to ride a bike. You have picked out the perfect bike and are about to take those first wobbly uncomfortable pedals just before you inevitably fall. But you are determined; you get back on and learn how to ride your bike. The next thing you know, you are riding your bike with no hands! Something you will never forget how to do.

At some point in your life you became involved in hobbies. Some went in the direction of sports while others went in the direction of the arts . . .some even did both. Regardless of your interests that first day of practice or first day of workshops were uncomfortable. The first time swinging a bat, dribbling a basketball, or the first stroke of the paintbrush . . . you did not know what the outcome was going to be. Over time you learned the right techniques and more than likely you became pretty good at them with discipline and practice.
Sixteen and able to drive?!? It is what every teenager cannot wait to do. As excited as you are the first time you get behind the wheel, you are nervous and uncomfortable. It is a whole new experience that year’s later it becomes second nature.
Now you are ready for your first date! You may think you are calm cool and collected but the 15 different outfit changes and talking to yourself in the mirror goes to show how uncomfortable that first date really is.

Dates can still be a little unnerving but over time they get easier and more exciting, especially when you meet the person you are going to spend the rest of your life with.
Finally you have made it to the point in your life where you have a career. A position that utilizes the skills you have learned over time, a place where you can grow and retire from one day. Yes, just like everything else listed, at first getting this job was uncomfortable: the interview, the first day of training, the first day on your own…all uncomfortable! But now you have moved passed all that, it may be a few short weeks in or a couple long months/years in, but you are not where you wanted to be. You are not where you thought you were going to be. Your excitement has worn off and you do not know what to do. I’ll tell you!
GET COMFORTABLE BEING UNCOMFORTABLE!
You’re whole life you have been learning to do things that were always uncomfortable at first but they all brought you things you needed in life to grow and to be successful. It is no different in the work force. If you want to be the big CEO or owner of your own company you are going to have to get comfortable being uncomfortable! The most successful people got to where they are today because they challenged and pushed themselves to do the things no one else wanted to do.

Why? Because it was uncomfortable! You’re whole life you have been learning how to deal with being uncomfortable, so start using it to your advantage in the workplace! Whatever your position is, list the tasks that you know will get you to the next level and attack them! Some may take longer than others but history shows it will all be a success as long as you learn how to get comfortable being uncomfortable!
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Friday, January 6, 2012

Intuitive Group President, Matt Sileno, Shares his Favorite Books to Read for the Winter

Intuitive-Group-Review Matt-Sileno
With the winter in full force and the weather getting colder, what better way to stay warm than relaxing in your favorite chair with a good book?!
The Intuitive Group President, Matt Sileno, has provided a few of his favorites that will help pass the cold weather and help you with your search for success.
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How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

For over sixty years this book has helped some of the most successful people reach their potential.  This best seller will teach you fundamental techniques in handling people, tips to make people like you, and a number of ways to assist you in winning people over to your way of thinking.  “You can go after the job you want…and get it.  You can take the job you have…and improve it.  You can take any situation you’re in and make it work for you.”

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The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin

A story of personal achievement and the principles of learning and performance; The Art of Learning will help you learn to channel emotions into creative fuel.  Josh Waitzkin was a National Chess Champion by the age of 9 (Searching for Bobby Fischer was written based on his story) and later in life became the Tai Chi World Champion.  It is by no accident Waitzkin has become a champion on different playing fields.  In this page turning narrative you will find ways to embrace defeat and make mistakes work for you.  This is a book that will keep your attention from start to finish!

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Play to Win by Larry Wilson and Hersch Wilson

Are you looking for ways to succeed in today’s unforgiving business environment? Then this is the book for you! Become more prepared so you are thriving on change instead of faltering.  The Wilson’s book will get you comfortable being uncomfortable and teach you ways to better manage your expectations.  You won’t be disappointed with the real life case studies and techniques that have been tested successful time and time again.  Take time to read this book and get the results you want by becoming more aware of how you’re thinking influences your life.

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Business Stripped Bare by Richard Branson

The Virgin Companies are the largest group of private companies in Europe.  In Business Stripped Bare, follow Branson through the start and growth of the billion dollar companies and learn what is necessary for success.  Find out the importance of a brand and why mistakes are more beneficial than they are detrimental.  If you are searching for ways to better your entrepreneurial mindset and build on your leadership skills, this should be a must read for you!

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Wooden on Leadership by John Wooden and Steve Jamison

As one of the most respected and honored sports coaches in our nation’s history, any one of Wooden’s books are a great read for the business mind.  This book has been chosen due to its admirable lessons on teamwork, organization, and discipline. Filled with a combination of lessons, thoughts, ideas, and inspirations from Wooden’s personal notebooks he logged in daily. Learn to confront limitations and find success in whatever situation you find yourself in.

Hopefully you find these books as helpful and entertaining as we have here at The Intuitive Group! Let us know what you think after you have read them! Do you have any recommendations?
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