Beyond The Peter Principle

Beyond the Peter Principle
Managing Emotions from a Larger Dynamic

By: Dr. Daniel F. Lavanga


An important part of business and life is managing and solving problems. How about if in this article I solve half of your problems for you? Sound too good to be true? Wondering how much it is going to cost? Well, I would love to charge for this bit of wisdom, but, if you read on you will get the skinny on the biggest obstacle that you face, YOU!

The entire human condition both the beauty and the beast in man can be traced at its core to human emotions. About half of the issues you will face are your own emotional creation. Wait you say, I am a consummate professional, mature, savvy about business, and measured in my approach to situations. That may be so, but in this article you will learn that even the most proficient professionals can avoid falling into a pit and step up to the next level with this information.

It is obvious that the failure to manage emotions in your professional or personal life increases the probability of failure. However, when it comes to emotions, knowing the way is not going the way! In fact, it is usually my clients with the highest level of intelligence that are most resistant to applying this wisdom.

So, what is it Dr. Dan, what is the secret to getting out of our own way? Drum roll please!!! The secret is called equilibrium, equilibration, or synchronicity. Biblically it has been expressed as the will of God being equilibrium, every mountain is leveled, and every valley is filled. So how does this principle work, what the heck does all this mean? To read on from here you must know that your entire world is about to be turned upside down and inside out!

Well first let’s assume you have it all together, you know your purpose, you’ve created a detailed mission statement to embody your vision, and you have a strategy in place to accomplish your goals. Next, what compels you to action, what takes you off on a tangent or pushes you into overwhelm? furthermore, why do want what you say you want? Whoa Doc, lots of questions here, I thought you were giving out the answers! Be patient grasshopper. The journey of a thousand miles starts with one step, or as they say in the car biz, the first payment.
Throughout our lives we have judged people and events as good or bad, positive or negative according to OUR value system, right? The more a thing affects us emotionally, upsets us, excites us, or pushes a button, the bigger the subconscious impression. These emotional charges become imprinted into our minds as memories and imaginations, sometimes floating around and filling our heads with what is called brain noise. In addition, future decisions we make regarding similar people or events will be affected, sometimes jaded by these past events.


Have you ever experienced a terrible person or event and as time went on you discovered that something just the opposite, something truly terrific has taken place because of that person or event? It is no accident! In fact, through science we now have discovered that every person or event is FULL QUANTUM, meaning that both poles, positive and negative are present eternally, instantaneously in every person or event. There is no time lag except in our perception.

This means that every time you judge or have judged a person or event as good or bad, you were only half right. Both sides are present, yet, we act as if one is not. We allow it to make a deep impression on us, upset us, or excite us, fill our mind with brain noise, even dream states, and change forever the way we make decisions. It’s the lies we tell ourselves!

Imagine if you dare the implications! Imagine the missed opportunities due to preconceived notions and past remembrances. Imagine the loneliness of lost love and pain of lost finances due to lopsided or half thinking. Imagine how we pass these illusions on to the people we love the most! Some of you have quit already, some are saying bull crap and some are still brave enough to read on!

Imagine if you saw instantly, that the people and events that challenge you the most and tic you off are the very ones that give you the greatest lessons and move you the furthest forward. Would you try to avoid them in the future? Would you fear “negative” events or people? Would you appreciate their existence in your life and literally thank God for bringing them there? Trust me, that would be a liberating revelation! Would you monitor your emotional excitement or infatuation for a person, business opportunity, or event if you instantly saw the potential downsides? Could any of these save you time, energy, and money? Could they save your relationship with your spouse, children, employees, or business associates? Could wars be prevented by clear full quantum thinking?

Finally, genius has been called the instantaneous recognition that a crisis is a blessing and vice versa. Seeing FULL QUANTUM or equilibrium keeps rash lopsided judgments, brain noise, and overwhelm to a minimum. This in turn liberates at least half of the issues that cloud the individual mind and shade judgment. In some cases I have seen 90% of a person’s issues gone in minutes of completing the exercise to dissolve lopsided emotional judgments. They begin to see events with balanced, clear thinking, and remove self- imposed obstacles. If in fact you are still here and this information has piqued your interest. Send me an email for more information on the tool to make it happen.

Start today to question your judgments of people and events, and see if you can find the other side!


www.drlavanga.com, (1-888-LAVANGA)
Dr. Dan Lavanga, is the CEO of Wizdom At Work, a Personal and Professional Management Training Company.

Healthy Heart Month

Stock a Heart-Healthy Kitchen

Do you want to eat a heart-healthy diet, but aren't sure what staples you should keep in your home? With the help of this heart-healthy kitchen essentials guide, you can start stocking up on nutritious foods to help you reduce your risk of heart disease.

Fresh fruits and vegetables:
Fresh seasonal fruits including berries, oranges, apples, pears, bananas, mangoes and grapes
Dried fruits such as raisins, dried cranberries, dates and dried apricots
Fresh seasonal vegetables including yellow, green and red bell peppers, cucumbers, broccoli, kale, escarole, cauliflower, tomatoes, dark leafy greens, celery, eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, acorn squash, spaghetti squash and many others

Dairy and dairy alternatives:
Skim or 1% milk
Soymilk (plain, unsweetened, vanilla or chocolate)
Low-fat or non-fat buttermilk
Non-fat half and half or non-fat creamers
Non-fat or reduced-fat cheese (bricks, slices or shredded)
Soy-based cheeses (bricks, slices, or shredded)
Non-fat or light cream cheese
Non-fat or 1% fat cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
Non-fat or 1% fat yogurt (includes fruited, vanilla or plain)
Soy-based yogurts
Non-fat sour cream
Egg substitutes or egg whites

Fats and cooking oils:
Assorted raw nuts and seeds (almonds, walnuts, peanuts, sunflower seeds or sesame seeds)
Whole or ground flaxseeds
Assorted cooking oils (olive, canola, walnut, grapeseed, peanut and sesame)
Non-fat cooking sprays (e.g. Spectrum Naturals, PAM)
Baking fat replacements (e.g. pureed prunes, applesauce or Smucker's Healthy Bake)
Non-hydrogenated shortening (e.g. Spectrum Naturals)
Trans-free liquid or tub margarine (e.g. Take Control, Benecol, Fleishmann's Light or Smart Balance)
Reduced fat or non-fat salad dressings

Herbs, seasonings and spices:
Leave the salt container on the countertop. Here are some fabulous seasonings that everyone should stock in their kitchens:
Allspice, basil, bay leaves, black pepper, caraway seeds, cayenne and chili powder
Chinese five-spice, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin and curry powder
Dill, garlic powder, ground ginger, Italian seasoning, marjoram and mint
Nutmeg, onion powder, oregano, paprika and parsley
Red pepper flakes, rosemary and reduced-sodium soy sauce
Assorted sodium-free Mrs. Dash seasonings

Sweeteners:
Splenda, Equal, Nutra Sweet, Sugar Twin and/or Brown Sugar Twin (sugar substitutes)
Sugar-free or "light" maple syrups
Honey
Brown rice syrup for a sweetening alternative to use when baking

Pantry essentials:
Dried beans (lentils, split peas, garbanzo beans and black beans)
Assorted canned beans such as lentils, kidney, garbanzo, pinto and black beans (Note: Choose low- or reduced-sodium if you have high blood pressure)
Reduced-sodium soups with beans (e.g. Health Valley)
Vegetarian chili beans (e.g. Westbrae Naturals or Health Valley)
Vegetarian or non-fat refried beans
Rolled, steel cut or Irish oats
Oat bran
Whole-grain cold cereals (Note: Choose cereals that contain 5 or more grams of dietary fiber and fewer than 8 grams of sugar per serving)
Barley
Brown rice, wild rice and/or brown basmati rice
Grains such as wheat berries, couscous, polenta, millet, bulgur or quinoa (pronounced keen-wa)
Whole wheat, spelt or kamut pastas (Note: These whole grain pastas come in bowtie, fettuccini, lasagna, spaghetti, fusili, spiral, elbow macaroni and ravioli varieties)
Baking potatoes, red potatoes, and sweet potatoes
Whole grain breads, tortillas and pitas
Whole grain, trans-fat free crackers (such as Health Valley whole wheat crackers, Kashi TLC crackers, Reduced Fat Triscuits, Fat-Free Rye Crisp and Wasa)
Baked, trans-fat-free tortilla chips
Brown rice cakes and popcorn cakes
Whole grain pretzels (such as Snyder's oat bran or honey wheat)
Plain popcorn or light (98% fat free) microwave popcorn
Wheat germ
Whole-wheat flour and whole-wheat pastry flour
Soy flour
Cornmeal
Reduced-sodium canned diced tomatoes, whole tomatoes and tomato sauce
Tomato paste
Low-fat or fat-free pasta sauce
Reduced-sodium soups
Reduced sodium chicken, beef and vegetable broths
98% fat-free cream of mushroom or chicken soups (e.g. Campbell's Healthy Request)
Assorted vinegars: rice, red wine, balsamic, apple cider or raspberry

Frozen foods:
Frozen vegetables and vegetable blends without added sauces, gravies and sodium
Frozen fruits without added sugar (e.g. frozen blueberries, strawberries or raspberries)
Frozen soybeans (edamame)
Frozen meatless burgers, ground meat, sausage patties or links (e.g. Boca, Yves, Morningstar Farms or Gardenburger)
Reduced fat and sodium frozen entrees like Lean Cuisine, Smart Ones or Healthy Choice (Note: These products should be used sparingly)
Reduced-fat and sodium vegetarian chili, burritos and entrees (These include Amy's Organic and Health Valley)
Whole grain breads, tortillas, and pitas

Condiments:
Reduced-sodium ketchup
Assorted mustards: whole grain, honey, Dijon and yellow
Reduced-sodium soy sauce
Reduced-fat or non-fat mayonnaise
Barbecue sauce
Meat, poultry, fish and meat substitutes:
Skinless, boneless chicken or turkey breasts and tenders
Skinless, white breast meat ground chicken or turkey
Pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat
Lean ground beef such as ground round or ground sirloin (Note: When buying beef, look for words like "round" or "loin" and choose lean cuts — the less marbling, the lower the fat content)
Assorted fish, especially salmon, mackerel, tilapia, trout, herring and tuna
Tofu — silken, firm or extra firm
Tempeh
Seitan
Stocking your cupboard with these heart-healthy items will encourage you and your family to eat better. Having these items on hand will also make menu and meal preparation a snap!

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Introduction to the Teachings and Philosophy of Dr. Daniel Lavanga

Introduction to the Teachings and Philosophy
of Dr. Daniel Lavanga

(3) Three CD Set
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Listen as David MacMillian M.S.M. and Dr. Dan Lavanga discuss the philosophy of making right decisions and making things happen right now! Their unique styles make for listening again and again.

CD I -

• The Seven areas
• The Seven Levels
• The Seven Skills
• The Seven Steps
• The Seven Secrets
• The Seven Fears
• The Seven Words of Power

CD II -

• Consciousness
• Weight Loss Magic
• Life Planning
• Mastermind Principle
• The Demartini Method
• Overcoming Fears
• Power Words

CD III - 'Effort Free' CD

From across the ocean, Listen as Chris Payne, Principle of www.Lifetools.com and Dr. Dan Lavanga, Principle of Wizdom At Work, www.drlavanga.com give you the tools to take whatever you desire to the next level. This is an inspiring meeting of the minds.

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