We have just completed our first Beta session of “AMP>D! Gaining Momentum in Life” with a great group of men at The Summit Church.  AMP>D! is a unique process which provides a practical framework for gaining postive traction in areas of your life where you feel defeated, ineffective or just plain stuck.  Through a series of highly interactive group sessions, mini-challenges and real-life applications we give participants the tools and insight to become more effective and purposeful in their daily lives.  If you are interested in learning more about our AMP>D! seminar or small group material please contact me at khollaway@39principle.com.

Hey - I don’t which category to put this in the 3:9 Galaxy, but hey - grilling is like a universal language, right?!?

I love me a good Rib Eye or NY Strip - but the price usually keeps me from buying.

I found this article on the Washington Post today that points out 9 overlooked and affordable cuts of beef suitable for grilling.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/ … eaks/?sid=ST2009051902591

Here they are:
-Hangar
-Flat Iron
-Flank
-Flap Meat
-Tri Tip
-Skirt
*Chuck-Eye
*Chuck-Shoulder
*Top Sirloin

The last three are particularly great choices to look out for! Enjoy!

Happy Memorial Day! Pray for our Troops.

Dan

You’ve heard Dave Ramsey talk about “snowballing” debt. Well, what if there isn’t enough snow to make a snowball?!?

Try snowflaking!

From the author - I’ve Paid for This Twice Already

I have a set amount I pay to debt without fail every month that is above my minimum payment due (about $800). On top of that, I also try to collect up little bits of money wherever I can and I apply those as well to my top priority debt as immediately as possible. I take surveys online, I sell possessions on craigslist and ebay, I have yard sales, and any money I get from these endeavors goes directly to my debt. I also keep a very strict accounting of all the money that comes in every month and what I spend and everything left over at the end of the month not earmarked for future expenses also goes directly to debt. These are my snowflakes. I have averaged over $200 extra going to pay down my credit card debt every month due to these snowflaking efforts.

http://www.paidtwice.com/2007/10/12/snowflaking-a-primer/

Dan

I have to admit that I am something of a technophile (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technophilia) in that I love to read and study about the future applications of technology in everyday life.  I think that is what appeals to me about SciFi as well…the convergence of reality with possibility.  I read a great article today that talked about the potential for the recently enacted Stimulas Bill to advance the influence of technology in our aging infrastructure.  It was truly facinating.  Here is the link to the article: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB12344 … 31779255.html?mod=djemTMB

It is amazing to consider at the unique applications of our modern technology.  As instruments get smaller and smaller (even to the point of nano-sized components) and wireless connectivity gets more pervasive it seems that there are limitless ways to implement technology.  Certainly one of the drawbacks to such pervasive use of sensors and communication devices is the sheer volume of information.  I recently read somewhere that there is more “new” data/information generated in the past year than in all of human history before that…wow - that is exponential growth for sure.  The biggest challenge is how to make use of the data.

I would love to hear your thoughts on the convergence of traditional mediums/industries with modern day technologies…

It may be only February, but it’s never too early (or too late) to create a little momentum in your life by removing the clutter.

As a confession, I’m a packrat - but slowly, ever so slowly - I’m simplifying. I spent last year removing a ton of junk, but from the looks of it - it has multiplied a little…go figure. I’m beginning to think “stuff” just spontaneously duplicates - like in Star Trek “Trouble with Tribbles.”

My real problems are with guitars, books, and because I work out of my house…paper. I’ve recommended David Allen’s “Getting Things Done” (GTD) as a way to be organized in the real world - and it has done wonders for my productivity. Sometimes, when you’ve got a big mess, brute force is the answer.

Here’s an article on how to declutter a room in one go. Basically…quarantine two areas and start sorting….

http://zenhabits.net/2009/02/how-to-d … an-entire-room-in-one-go/

Dan

Hey, I have to be upfront - generally speaking, I’m not a real Oprah or Suzy Orman fan, but I saw this link to a free PDF copy of her book and decided to check it out.

I’ll have to say that there some good advice here to consider given the times…especially if given free! If you are wondering what do do about your finances in 2009, I suggest you grab it, since it’ll only be free until January 15.

What I liked best was her explanation of FICO and why it is now relevant again…

Enjoy!

http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20081119_tows_bookdownload

Ran across this excellent list by John Kaufman. I’ve read probably 40% of these books and tend to agree with his selections. I tend to read 3-5 business books a year. Typically I identify at least 3-4 key concepts from each that shape the way I think.

I recommend doing the 10-days to Faster Reading as the first selection. I was already a fast reader when I read this (surprise to me - I thought I was slow), but actually improved my reading speed by 25% on average and my scanning speed by 100%. I’ve learned that for most business books, you can scan 50% of it and slow down and read 50%.

If you get through these 77 books - I will hereby annoint you with the the letters P.M.B.A. behind your name (though your mileage may vary)! Pick a couple, you might learn something!

http://personalmba.com/best-business-books/

I don’t do as much “web-surfing” as much as I used to, but I do occassionally run across some great stuff.

One of my recent favorites is Lifehacker.com. It sort of the perfect bridge between “Head” and “Hands” - like the practical side of geekdome.

Check it out! The latest? How about, how to shine your shoes! Doesn’t get much more useful than that…

http://lifehacker.com/399638/shine-yo … oes-like-a-military-cadet

Dan

I’ve been asking myself a lot of questions lately.  Some of the questions have centered around the 3:9 Principle…

  What makes an idea stand out?
  Why are some ideas more memorable than others?
  What is valuable about an idea?

Now there are certainly a litany of answers to these questions.  Some could say the key lies in how profound the idea is…the “wow” factor.  Some may say that it is about the applicability of the idea…the “makes sense” factor.  Some probably say that the universality of the idea is most important…the “global” factor.  I think these are all correct.   In many ways the very concept of the 3:9 Principle validates these statements concerning ideas; what makes an idea stick with one person versus another is highly dependent on their natural bent - “wow” factors point to Heart-centric people, “makes sense” factor points to Hand-centric people and the “global” factors point to Head-centric people.  Ultimately any idea is going to appeal people based on their perspective.

I think the power of the 3:9 Principle is that it can appeal to people regardless of their perspective…or better yet, because of their perspective.  Heart-centrics find the 3:9 Principle as profound and impactful.  Hand-centrics find it simple and tangible.  Head-centrics find it academic and structured.  This universality of appeal makes the 3:9 Principle extremely transferable - it is easily grasped and internalized by the vast majority of people.

What about you?  As you learn about the 3:9 Principle and begin to explore your own mapping, what factor appeals to you the most?  We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter…

Take a look at this video:

Are there things in your life that are right in front of you that are missing just because you are not paying attention?

Dan