Health and Fitness

Lessons from the life of Rodolfo: Six Ways adorable Misfits can build your own "red nose" for a fuller 2009

Robin Fisher roffer

We all know the story. We saw the classic movie several times and had the happy song stuck in your head for days. (You are hear now, right?) Encouraged us the red-nosed reindeer and his courageous companion Hermey, the elf determined dreams dental school. Even as adults, we are very happy scene in the snowy North Pole shuddered at the abominable snowman, and rejoicing in the success of our unlikely hero. But few of us have really thought about the meaning behind this little fable that fulfillment in life is to be yourself, (symbolic) red nose and all.

There has never been a better time to march to the beat of the proverbial "different drummer" doing. And if you take a lesson most famous reindeer of all, you can make 2009 the year it meets its own redeeming qualities.

While Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer "was made in 1964, its theme is, to embrace its fruits individual is even more true today. In a globalized world where businesses (and employees) face a literal world of competition, where people are your partner in Internet dating services, and where everyone from celebrities to heat your Uncle Fred have MySpace accounts, without fear of being yourself is the only way to distinguish seething mass.

This is how Rudolph and his friends have channeled their own "bold fish" to save the day this fog of Christmas and how that, at least allegorically, can do the same in 2009.

Let it shine your nose. Once it became clear that Rodolfo was not like the rest of his teammates, his well-intentioned father has found a way to help "fit" The nose was covered with mud did not last for long, and when their own reality through the bright, the other reindeer were immediately excluded from the reindeer games. Furthermore, the deer told Clarice pretty nose red was "much better than you used false." The point? Playing a "fair" role has never worked, at least not for long.

When they are not authentic, it shows. Instead of editing, you have to be dishonest and untrustworthy. Do not minimize their ethnic origin, or trying to hide the fact that you are gay, or perhaps a fan of country music in an office full of hip-hop listeners. Give a representation of the world without fear of what you are and let the chips fall where they may. It Most likely you fall in your favor.

Do not feel like reading your book dentist. Take your (metaphorical) of drilling and wear to work. Hermey is an elf. At the North Pole. Safe toys should do, right? Wrong! Hermey wanted to be a dentist instead and finally found the initiative to realize his dream. Take the first step toward major life changes, especially those who go against the current can seem overwhelming. But as the fish without fear, we see the need for these changes and jump in place.

We all have dreams we've been too scared to play in our lives. Perhaps a new career or, finally, back to school. Or maybe you live in a city that simply does not work for you. Make this years finally change things. You will be surprised how many other things start falling into place in your life once you can pursue the things that really make you happy.

Find your own Hermey and make friends. On the surface, may seem like a red-nosed reindeer and elves who wants to be a dentist may not be that much in common. However, Rudolph and Misfit pariah state Hermey mantra that united and helped them to become an unstoppable force. Similarly, if you are a "fish in water, should align with others are different or special in its own way.

It is important to find others who you can count on allies and friends in their search success. No, it is not necessary take a friend who was a colleague who is also an immigrant from China, which is probably unrealistic. But you can join forces with, for example, another rebel who tries to lead the charge for the dynamic change in the company.

Finding a leader like Santa Claus. No one is suggesting that you find a job at a toy store, or find a leader of a gay red suit. Instead, search influential leaders and colleagues in the summary to recognize what they bring to the table. Rudolph Santa used difference makes a great leader for his team. This is the kind of person to look for in your organization who can help compensate.

Look for people who are creative and open mind and put in their way. These are people who defend their ideas and talents when it came. Rudolph has been given the opportunity save Christmas because he had a leader who appreciate his unique talent. If you have been fired, enjoy this opportunity to make your next project with a style leadership. Your time may be just around the corner only has the right people to help you get there.

Help toys misfit in his own life. Rudolph and Hermey use his alliance with them to overcome obstacles and achieve their own happy endings. It would be easy to assume that the story ends there, Right? Not to fish without fear. Like Rudolph uses his influence to help Santa find inappropriate toys a happy home, we advocate for others who need assistance hand.

Once you have begun to find their own way, using the influence he has done to help others in their path. After all, you were one of them at some point and it is important to keep the mentoring cycle. This is not only a nice thing to do for someone else, is a catalyst for continued growth and positive energy for you, too.

Make sure to make history. This may seem obvious, but things that make you unique are good for you only if you use them. There are easy to see the things that make you different from what keeps you out of the group as a whole. In reality, they are his secret weapons. If Rudolph nose was not use to guide the sleigh through the fog, would remain a stranger to the community of reindeer. Instead, the hero's back.

Being a fish out of water without fear, is believing that you are having not only space but their contributions are valuable. The cultivation of such deep trust from to promote, you move more than anything in life. So it is with no apologies for who you are and what makes you different. Be bold, be creative, and get out there. People who are different are often those who can make all the difference.

Of course, "Be yourself" does not seem the kind of suggestions advanced for the construction of a change lives around New Year's Resolution. After all, the mother of the world has said a hundred times. But if you are honest you will agree that these two words in lower case are difficult to apply. And that is why we are so powerful.

If many people are afraid to be themselves. So when you decide to cut the inner rebel in bulk, therefore, people notice. Dan. And if you've always been the "hide the light under bushel, "type attention, perhaps the best thing that happened to you. I know who you are, and as our favorite holiday hero, you like it too. And the only purpose of the story it tells.

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About the author:

Robin Fisher Roff (Los Angeles and New York) is the CEO of Big Fish Marketing, an entertainment marketing industry for excellence in branding and digital advertising agencies. It provided the rocket fuel that has ignited the launch of dozens of brands in the world, developing marketing plans for branding and campaigns promotion to major media companies plan as Sony, Time-Warner and Twentieth Century Fox

Roffe wrote strategic plans and tactics Marketing to run a list of prestigious clients such as ABC, A & E, AMC, Bloomberg, Bravo, CNN, Comedy Central, Discovery Channel, Disney Channel, History, Life, MTV, Oxygen and Turner networks. Today, his client list includes more than 25 television networks, an international cosmetics, and Insurance and more investment firms.

A dynamic and engaging speaker, he roffer Keynote presentations for some of the countries largest companies and organizations including AOL, Mattel, Verizon, Wharton School of Business, and more. Besides his work with Big Fish Marketing, which serves as a brand consultant for various companies.

Based on its experience in creating some of the world's largest entertainment

Marks, Roffe wrote his first book, make a name for you: Eight

Steps every woman needs to create a personal brand strategy for success.

His latest book, FEARLESS Fish Out of Water: How to Succeed

When You're the Only One Like You, will be in the Stores in February 2009. It shows how professionals to stay connected and relevant to the work, while maintaining a unique identity, how to adapt without mixing and how to transform the impact of high exclusion.

Roffer the basic belief is that entertainment should be used for a good cause. He has received praise for the development of community outreach programs such as Rock of Life "Women", a concert designed to raise awareness about breast cancer, CNN "The choice of his voice "to promote school choice, FSN Reading All-Stars" literacy campaign, The History Channel " Save Our History "initiative, which raises funds and awareness Memorial of the Second World War, and Comedy Central's" Comedy Rx, a hospital program to promote the healing powers of laughter.

About the book:

The fish out of water without fear: How to succeed when they're the only one Like You "(Wiley, 2009, ISBN: 978-0-470-31668-9, $ 24.95) will be available in bookstores nationwide, major online booksellers or directly from the publisher by calling 800-225-5945. In Canada, call 800-567-4797.

For more information, visit www.bigfishmarketing.com.

About the Author

Robin Fisher Roffer is author of The Fearless Fish Out of Water: How to Succeed When You’re the Only One Like You (Wiley, 2009, ISBN: 978-0-470-31668-9, $24.95).