Human+Potential+Triangle



What is the potential of an acorn?It is to become a mighty oak. What is the potential of a human being?It is to become whatever one wants to be!



** DAVID LAZEAR, ** Human Potential Triangle, New Recruit/Triangle Leader, Chicago, IL, USA dglazear@me.com11/4/12

**__PASSION:__**My passion is delving into anything related to human potential development in myself and helping others tap their untapped potentials. I’ve discovered that we are all much much more than we ever give ourselves credit for. It’s simply a matter of finding ways to awaken these latent aspects of our being and then consciously working to nurture and grow the newly awakened potentials. I love all aspects of personal development, and I feel strongly that the more work we do on ourselves the more we will be able to genuinely serve other people. **__PERFECT JOB__:**My perfect job would be working at home utilizing my extensive background in training and development. I love creating training programs to help people discover and actualize their untapped human potentials. I also love writing articles and books about personal development. I like working with other people as part of a team but I also enjoy working on my own to complete a project. I love challenges that stretch me to learn new things. I love having to come up with creative solutions to problems other people are facing. Working with Lifebushido sounds like the perfect fit for me! **__GOALS__:** **HEALTH -** physical, mental
 * 1) I will establish a daily workout routine which includes 30 minutes of brisk walking.
 * 2) I will continue to monitor my daily calorie intake in order to maintain my weight at 165 pounds (or less).
 * 3) I will learn to cook healthy, low calorie gourmet meals.
 * 4) I will find and use a series of mental exercises to help keep my brain/mind sharp.

**RELATIONSHIPS** - family, friends, community
 * 1) I will contact and/or get together with my daughter Naomi and grandchildren once every two weeks.
 * 2) I will call my daughter Esther and grandchildren in New Mexico at least once a month.
 * 3) I will consciously deepen and nurture my current circle of friends by getting together with them once every six weeks.
 * 4) I will expand my current circle of friends by two couples.
 * 5) I will deepen and enrich my relationship with my partner.
 * 6) I will maintain contact with my brother and sister once every two months.
 * 7) I will visit my brother in Denver once during the coming year.

**FINANCES** - money/things, house, non-business
 * 1) I will find multiple ways to supplement my retirement income by at least $300/month.
 * 2) I will place $50/month into my savings account.
 * 3) I will create and stick to a weekly/monthly budget to manage my money.

**BUSINESS** - business, career, work
 * 1) I will do whatever it takes to get hired by Lifebushido.
 * 2) I will create a new plan of action for succeeding in my network marketing business.
 * 3) I will find new avenues for expanding the sales for the books I have written.
 * 4) I will revive the business home study courses I created and find ways to market them.

**PERSONAL** - such as fun, spiritual
 * 1) I will reestablish my daily meditation practice.
 * 2) I will initiate a reading program where I read at least one book a month.
 * 3) I will take a winter vacation to Florida to escape some of the Chicago cold.
 * 4) I will see a movie once a month.
 * 5) I will go to the theatre once a month.
 * 6) I will pursue my gourmet cooking hobby.

Video about my experience with Lifebushido thus far: []

1. **Describe an important turning point in your life. What was your Teachable Moment? What difference has it made?** An important turning point in my life was when I decided to go into business for myself and start my own training and consulting organization. I've learned SO much about what it means to be self-employed. The difference this has made for me is time freedom and being able to pursue my passion, which is awakening human potential in myself and others, as getting paid for it! 2. **What in your life blesses you, nurtures you emotionally and spiritually? What activities give you a sense of joy and well-being?** I am blessed and nurtured by my relationships with family and friends. I get a great sense of joy and well-being when I'm in the kitchen preparing a meal for family and friends, and of course, eating it with them as well!

> My computer and my dog. Of course there are other things like relationships, family, my health, etc. but somehow to me these are not things I possess. They're deeper and go way beyond possessions. > > Religion. What changed is I discovered genuine spirituality when I started meditating years ago. I discovered that every religion ultimately comes from the same place. The various symbols, theologies, scriptures, practices, etc. are all pointing to and seeking to give expression to a deeper ground of being.
 * ** Of the things you possess, what do you value most? **
 * ** Is there anything you once considered important that is not important to you any more? What changed? **

**JESSICA DODSON**, New Recruit, Caspesr, Wyoming, USA jldodson8@gmail.com 10/31/2012

__**PASSION**__**:** My passion would be parenting. I am a new mom having had my first child in May of this year. (I grew up babysitting and was a "mini mommy" to my 2 younger brothers) After that, it would be crafting in general. I enjoy decorating cakes, cupcakes and cake bites I have baked as well as baking desserts in general. I love scrap booking and do so using both the regular method as well as digital. This is something my husband and I do together. I enjoy knitting blankets and hats for babies as well as for adults. These are easy homemade gifts I can make while sitting with my husband and watching a movie or television in the evenings while my daughter naps before her final feeding for the night. It is also a great pass time on long car rides as we travel to football games for our university and have season tickets. Having multiple hobbies helps me de-stress or when I just need a change. They keep me going and I never get "bored" because there are so many options for me to chose from. Still, being mommy is the best thing I could ever do and that would be my number one passion, but there is so much to that title that is just a given that I felt I should talk about my second passion to give another side as well. **__PERFECT JOB__:**My ideal job is one I can do part time from home so I can also be there for my child (and future children). I have always wanted to be mom and wife first and not defined by what I do to bring in money. I am well organized, task oriented and great with time management, so I have no problem "juggling" and multi-tasking at home to work and care for my child(ren). The ideal job would allow me to bring in a part time income while not having to pay for child care or have someone else raising my child(ren). It would allow my husband to come home from work to spend time with the family rather than having to work longer hours or a second job to provide for us while I stay home. This allows our child(ren) to be together as a family and see mom and dad together rather than only one at a time while the other is at work. My ideal job would allow me to have a flexible schedule so I could take the children to swim lessons or the park, etc. It would allow us to travel with my husband when he goes out of town for business (whether for meetings with clients or for CLE classes). It would allow me to use my talents to help others, do what I enjoy, and do so while home with the family. **__GOALS__:** **Health:** **Relationships:** **Finances:**
 * 1) I will exercise regularly for at least 15-20 minutes
 * 2) I will eat healthy food for myself and my child
 * 3) I will continue building my recipes of healthy meals for my famil
 * 1) I will maintain the importance of my marriage and our relationship with the addition of our daughter
 * 2) I will work to make friends for our family in town since those we had have moved and we are no longer "new" in town
 * 3) I will work on the relationships with my in-laws as best I can with everything going on in their family
 * 1) I will track my incoming and outgoing funds for my small businesses
 * 2) I will keep the family budget under close watch
 * 3) I will find ways to save money for the family

**Business:** **Personal:** > 1. Describe an important turning point in your life. What was your Teachable Moment? What difference has it made? There have been a couple turning points in my life. One would be when I got my nerve disease (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome). This was a teachable moment because I had to learn how to do several things differently, give up things I enjoyed (like hiking, bike riding, etc.) and learn how do live with pain daily. I had a decision to make with all of this - I could be miserable and let it bring me down and be negative, or I could just take it as a challenge and make the best of what I had. I chose to not let it bring me down.
 * 1) I will spend at least 2 hours each day working on my many small jobs
 * 2) I will manage my time wisely and find the best schedule to incorporate all the small jobs
 * 3) I will work hard at each small job to ensure each one does well so I can remain in my work-from-home situation
 * 1) I will do whatever is necessary to maintain my ability to stay home
 * 2) I will continue my hobbies as a stress relief
 * 3) I will take care of myself so I am able to care for my family

2. What in your life blesses you, nurtures you emotionally and spiritually? What activities give you a sense of joy and well-being? I would say what blesses me emotionally and spiritually would be a combination of my faith and my family. Activities that give me a sense of joy and well-being would first and foremost be spending time with my family. Anything I can do with them is the best joy for me.

3. Of the things you possess, what do you value most? I know this is not really a possession, but I would say my family is what I value the most. Money is helpful but can be a negative thing also. Material goods can be taken/destroyed/lost/etc and they do not really do anything for you. Family is there for you through ups and downs. Family is not a possession but I have to say it is what I "have" that is of most value to me.

4. Is there anything you once considered important that is not important to you anymore? What changed? This is a tough one for me. I guess I could say getting good grades in school and the only reason it is not important anymore is simply because I am no longer in school. Doing well with work took the place of grades, and now being a good wife and parent have joined in with that.

**RICHARD TRUMP**, New Recruit, Ocean Park, WA, USA seaorca3@gmail.com 10/31/12

__**PASSION**__: My passion is searching out sources of information and finding new and creative ways to use that information to create solutions and sharing them. I am passionate about the ability of all people to contribute positively to the present and future of our planet and all its creatures. I love to see beautiful solutions. **__PERFECT JOB__:** To work primarily from home, with the cats underfoot and the lovely wetlands out the window, using my library and internet resources developing ideas and solutions to fit my client's needs. LifeBushido looks like a winner in this regard.

**__GOALS__:** Health - physical, mental Relationships – family, friends, community Finances – money/things, house, non-business Business – business, career, work Personal – personal such as fun, spiritual, etc
 * 1) I will work out 5 times per week for 30 minutes.
 * 2) I will meditate 20-40 minutes per day
 * 3) I will study 2 books that challenge my outlook
 * 1) I will keep fresh flowers in the house for my wife
 * 2) I will do some volunteer work at the senior center or pet shelter
 * 3) I will respond to friends’ emails within one day
 * 1) I will increase our income to get us in the black
 * 2) I will open an IRA and contribute a minimum of 2%
 * 3) I will earn at least 25% of household income from at-home work
 * 1) I will contribute at least one superior idea per meeting
 * 2) I will use no more than 3 sick leave days per year (unless emergency)
 * 3) I will write 2 articles suitable for publication weekly to hone skills.
 * 1) I will go to Mendocino once this year for romantic trip.
 * 2) I will try at least 2 new good restaurants.
 * 3) I will attend 4 local fun events (music, theater, etc)

**Describe an important turning point in your life. What was your Teachable Moment? What difference has it made?** One turning point was reading "Autobiography of a Yogi" by Paramahansa Yogananda When I was 20. I had survived years of Catholic school to evolve into sort of a nature-centered agnosticism and this book really rocked my world and opened my eyes to the fascinating varieties of world spirituallities and philosophies that exist, which is something I've continued to study throughout my life. Since I still seem to be mostly a nature-centered agnostic, I guess the beginning and the destination were the same, but the trip was much more interesting.


 * What in your life blesses you, nurtures you emotionally and spiritually? What activities give you a sense of joy and well-being?**

Relaxing in nature. Our little home borders a forest/wetland, so I spend what free time I can in our back yard, where all you can hear is the ocean and the occasional bird, and deer, 'coons, and bears wander past regularly. I'm usually puttering or just sitting and relaxing. Sometime something very mentally stimulating can bring me joy as well. I remember writing a computer program as a final project in Java. I sat down at 8 AM just to play around and looked up at 6 PM with no notion of the passage of time, I was just so engrossed and "in the zone". And not only had I finished the program, but I had used Star Trek names and language for all the variables in the program (and it made sense in a weird way). Yes, I am a nerd occasionally.


 * Of the things you possess, what do you value most? **

My books and/or Kindle. If I don't read at least a little each day I feel like the day isn't complete.


 * Is there anything you once considered important that is not important to you any more? What changed? **

I used to think that having cigarettes were important back when I smoked. What changed was me, I became the kind of person who didn't want to smoke cigarettes. I decided I was too smart to have that be important to me anymore.

**HENDERSON LAFOND**, New Recruit, Matthews, NC, USA, henderson.lafond@hotmail.com 11/5/2012



__**PASSION**__**:**My passion is providing support to others. In my professional life I have always held roles that were in a support capacity in the finance arena. In my personal life I thrive on taking care of my husband, new son, home and family. I truly have a servant’s heart.

__**PERFECT JOB**__**:**My perfect job would be a position where I could simultaneously monitor the care of my newborn son and contribute in a meaningful way to an organization. Ideally, I would find a position where I could use many of the advanced Excel skills I have developed over the years with VBA and macros developing tools to streamline processes and reporting. Working with Lifebushido sounds like exactly what I am looking for. ** __GOALS__: ** HEALTH RELATIONSHIPS FINANCES BUSINESS PERSONAL
 * 1) 1. I will continue living a Paleo lifestyle and create an environment where my son also learns these healthy habits.
 * 2) 2. I will move everyday – even if it’s only 10 minutes!
 * 3) 3. I will drink plenty of water.
 * 1) I will continue to make sure there is time for my husband in our new little family.
 * 2) I will make a conscious effort to stay in touch with my friends – having a baby has made this difficult. Reach out once a day.
 * 3) I will continue to involve my Mom in our lives and the life of my son.
 * 4) I will provide the best example I can to my son on healthy relationships.
 * 1) I will find ways to supplement our family income so I can stay home as long as possible.
 * 2) I will continue to stick to the budget my husband and I created.
 * 3) I will continue to research and bargain shop every week for the things we need. I will make a menu and stick to it.
 * 1) I will make sure my skills stay current – I will work in Excel and create my own projects.
 * 2) I will learn Microsoft Access.
 * 3) I will learn Quickbooks.
 * 1) I will be kind – to myself and others.
 * 2) I will be soft and keep calm.
 * 3) I will take a break and have some fun once in a while.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">**Describe an important turning point in your life. What was your Teachable Moment? What difference has it made?** The day I became a Mom was my turning point. Everything in my life shifted - my perspective, what I held important, my plans for myself and for my son. It has been a humbling and wonderful experience and I learn something about myself and him everyday. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">**What in your life blesses you, nurtures you emotionally and spiritually? What activities give you a sense of joy and well-being?** My husband and son, my Mom and sister, my three dogs. They are all my touchstone and give me tremendous support and love. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">** Of the things you possess, what do you value most? ** My ballet shoes. While I am not able to go to class very often anymore, I love when I can get there and love knowing my shoes are right there in my bag for whenever I am ready to go! <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">** Is there anything you once considered important that is not important to you any more? What changed? **Vanity. As I have aged the way I look is not as important as who I am as a mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend and citizen.

**ANNE PIERSON**, New Recruit, Westerville, OH, USA, amppublishing@hotmail.com 11/07/2012

Creating positive energy by helping and supporting others with their needs; sharing what I have and know. Others includes all inhabitants- human or otherwise.
 * __PASSION:__**

**__PERFECT JOB__:** Allows me to earn from home using my various skills to the best of my ability so I can achieve my goals (retirement, volunteer, donate). It will be both challenging and rewarding and help me grow into my full potential. **__GOALS__** Health: Relationships: Finances: Business: Personal: Volunteer
 * 1) I will walk with Judy and/or my dogs every morning.
 * 2) I will work out on my universal machine every other day (except FOOTBALL Saturdays!)
 * 3) I will eat lunch on time everyday.
 * 4) I will eat vegetables everyday in addition to my V8.
 * 5) I will eat less sugar.
 * 6) I will completely quit smoking by New Year's 2012.
 * 1) I will Skype mom at least once a week.
 * 2) I will be friendly to Renee.(tough one)
 * 3) I will hug and kiss my husband and pets every day!
 * 4) I will reconnect with Vernice, Susan and Maureen by calling or writing each of them once a month.
 * 1) I will pay $200 on the cc each month.
 * 2) I will save 10% each month.
 * 3) I will donate 10% each month.
 * 4) I will save ?% toward retirement.
 * 5) I will learn how, what and where to invest.
 * 1) I will get hired by Lifebushido.
 * 2) I will stay focused on AMP Virtual Services.
 * 3) I will be earning $1,000 a month from all of my at-home ventures by end Feb 2013.
 * 4) I will complete my VA training by end of Dec 2012.
 * 1) I will take horseback riding lessons.
 * 2) I will get outside for 30 minutes daily.
 * 3) I will go out and be social once a week.
 * 4) I will pray/meditate every day.
 * 5) I will get a professional haircut once a year.
 * 1) I will complete WBNR fundrzr campaign by Thanksgiving.
 * 2) I will add HOPE pages to FB and website.
 * 3) I will find corporate sponsor for Kennel Manager paid position.

1. Describe an important turning point in your life. What was your Teachable Moment? What difference has it made?
 * The day I realized my anger at people had more of an affect on me than the person/thing with which I was angry. After a fight with my dad, I broke my thumb slamming the car door. I realized what a waste of energy that kind of behavior was and that it would never affect anybody else but me. This led to a few years of introspect after which I was able to let it go. Now, I feel happier in general and think I am perceived as more rational.(at least I HOPE I am)

2. What in your life blesses you, nurtures you emotionally and spiritually? What activities give you a sense of joy and well-being?


 * developing closer relationships with my family
 * Music and dance
 * Animals and nature- almost anything outdoors

3. Of the things you possess, what do you value most?
 * This surprised me when I thought about it. It is the personal items I inherited from family or friends who have died. Like my grandmother's wedding ring, my dad's hat, David's painting, Pawpaw's brass tray.

4. Is there anything you once considered important that is not important to you any more? What changed?
 * I don't know the answer to this one other than to say appearances,( i.e. looking successful) and having fun - which changed because I grew up.. Will give it some more thought.

**CARRIE PANDYA**, New Recruit, Chapel Hill, NC, USA, carriepandya@gmail.com, 11/5/2012

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**__PASSION__:** I love helping people and teaching; fortunately, my passions are often combined. I strive to go above and beyond in my dealings with people. I think that what helps others, helps me; and it certainly gives me a sense of satisfaction. I'm a teacher at heart and I love explaining the hows and whys behind things. I think people generally respond well when they understand the process or the situation.

**__PERFECT__ __JOB__:** My perfect job would allow me to provide assistance to clients from my home. It would also allow me to utilize my teaching abilities and support others through education. It would also provide me with sense of accomplishment and the satisfaction of a job well done at the end of the day.

**__GOAL____S__:**

1. I will get back on my Lap Band diet. 2. I will go for an adjustment in December. 3. I will use my exercise bike at least 4 times a week and will take a walk with my husband at least twice a week. 4. I will attend to my spiritual health through prayer, meditation, and community. 5. I will practice my coping skills for my anxiety.
 * HEALTH**

1. I will spend more time playing on the floor and being silly with my son. 2. I will make time to sincerely listen to my older children. 3. I will make a conscious effort to show my husband how much I appreciate the things he does on a daily basis. 4. I will be more social and connect with other moms outside of scheduled activities. 5. I will be more involved with the community by attending more community events.
 * RELATIONSHIPS**

1. I will meal plan and maximize savings at the grocery store. 2. I will make more of an effort to take the bus versus the car to our weekly outings. 3. I will start putting $10 in savings each week. 4. I will seek new advertisers for my website. 5. I will downsize my SUV in the next 6 months to a car with better gas mileage.
 * FINANCES**

1. I will seek to make 3 new business contacts each week. 2. I will promote my website through social media by making posts and tweets at least 3 times a week. 3. I will reconnect with camp advertisers during the early part of December. 4. I will work on my Excel skills. 5. I will organize my email list into a more workable format.
 * BUSINESS**

1. I will take time for myself at least once a week. 2. I will catch up with my MOPS reading so that I can participate in the discussions better. 3. I will sign up for another NIA class. 4. I will spend quiet time in meditation each night. 5. I will explore a new hobby such as painting or pottery.
 * PERSONAL**


 * Describe an important turning point in your life. What was your Teachable Moment? What difference has it made? **

An important turning point in my life was during a visit to Guatemala. I was hiking up a mountain and just kind of ran out of steam. I stopped at a lean-to shack that doubled as an area shop. The area was not overly safe and one of our translators stayed behind with me. We went in, bought a mango, and sat on some stumps that served as chairs. The owner of the shop was so kind to us and we wound up visiting with him and his children. As a present, I took a Polaroid picture of them and gave it to them. They were beyond thrilled and I was a little ashamed. It was such a little thing. I realized then how fortunate I was and that I should do more to help people. That was 8 years ago and I still remember it when I start feeling a little sorry for myself.


 * What in your life blesses you, nurtures you emotionally and spiritually? What activities give you a sense of joy and well-being? **

Spending time with my family blesses and nurtures me emotionally and spiritually. I like to have alone time with my thoughts too. I think that those times are equally important for me to recharge. The activities that give me a sense of joy and well-being involve helping people. I enjoy volunteering and feeling like I'm helping to make a difference.


 * <span style="color: #221e1f; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Of the things you possess, what do you value most? **

My Kindle Fire and my Keurig. These probably sound pretty shallow, but I really enjoy both of them. I could live without them, but I wouldn't want to. ​


 * <span style="color: #221e1f; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Is there anything you once considered important that is not important to you any more? What changed? **

I'm not sure I can really pinpoint one thing, but I find myself more relaxed about a lot of things. As I've grown older, I realize that many things aren't as important as I once thought. This is especially true with my parenting. I'm much more relaxed with my youngest (2.5) than I was with my oldest (21). I've learned to pick my battles and enjoy the time. I goes by so fast!


 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">TEAM PROGRESS **

__**<span style="color: #008080; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Day 1: Held our first Triangle Conference Call **__


 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Agenda: **
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Meet and Greet the Triangle members
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Assign Triangle Roles
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Clarify the Steps for All Recruit Triangle Members
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Adjust the Timeline for a 20-day Completion
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Start Brainstorming Creative Proposal Ideas
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Discuss Getting Started on our Tasks
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Deal with Questions/Concerns

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Members Present: David Lazear, Anne Pierson, Henderson Lafond, Carrie Pandya, Jessica Dodson, Richard Trump
 * [[image:scribe.jpg width="39" height="55"]]Human Potential Triangle Teleconference Minutes Nov 10, 2012 **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1. Meet and Greet the Triangle members - all members gave brief bios and expressed their interests in LifeBushido

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">2. Assign Triangle Roles - David noted that with so many members we could feel free to develop our own roles as well <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">as the assigned ones. These are our member roles:

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> David: Fearless Leader <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Anne: Astonishing Visionary <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Henderson: Faithful Scribe and Wiki Wizard <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Carrie: The Great Communicator <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Jessica: Lofty Visionary <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Richard: Rigorous Scribe and Wiki Sage

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3. Clarify the Steps for All Recruit Triangle Members - David noted the important steps that all members should take by <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> November 20 to keep to our timeline.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> A. Five hours of tasks (discussed further below) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> B. Scribe (Henderson) to take all members' perfect jobs and goals, create pdf, and email to David to forward. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> C. Each member to take animal personality quiz and post results to Wiki (Follow-up letter from David on this) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> D. Each member to review 1-3 services on the Website and Services Wiki, rate, and forward to David

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">4. Adjust the Timeline for a 20-day Completion- David noted that we are on an accelerated schedule due to our late start

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">5. Start Brainstorming Creative Proposal Ideas - A project focusing on animal welfare was suggested (sorry - not sure by whom). <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> David would like emails from everyone reporting on task progress and with a new Creative Proposal idea each day. Check out links <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> from other triangles’ creative proposals.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">6. Discuss Getting Started on our Tasks - Tasks should take 5 hours and are billable if hired. Each task has specific instructions as to <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">whom the results are reported. David does not get the results of the tasks. Follow directions very carefully and contact David <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">with questions. Should complete by the 20th.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">7. Deal with Questions/Concerns -

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> 1. Next teleconference Friday Nov 16 at 11AM CDT <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> 2. Since we have formed our triangle, members should remove their info from the wiki for folks seeking to join a triangle. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> 3. Daily email to David of task progress and creative proposal ideas. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> 4. Henderson said she could also be reached at henderson.lafond@hotmail.com.

__**<span style="color: #008080; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Day 6: Tasks Completed **__

All team members have completed all of the New Hire Recruit Tasks!


 * __WE ARE AWESOME__! **

__**<span style="color: #008080; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Day 7: Held our second Triangle Conference Call **__

1. Reflection on the week past and your animal personality 2. Thoughts about the virtues project 3. Discuss our creative project and choose the top three 4. Questions / Comments

** Human Potential Triangle Teleconference Minutes Nov 16, 2012 ** __All present__: David, Carrie, Anne, Richard, Henderson, Jessica

__Welcome__ – David noted that everyone has completed that tasks and that puts us on-time or ahead of schedule. He has gotten positive feedback from Lifebushido about our work.

__Reflections on Past Week’s Tasks and Animal Quiz Results__

__Carrie__ – Liked the Circle of Clients task, especially researching and creating the spreadsheet; disliked the Creative Vision task as difficult to come up with new ideas; her animal is the Cheetah which she felt was accurate since she is organized and efficient and likes creating streamlined systems.

__Anne__ – Liked the Creative Brainstorming and Market Awareness tasks, she felt she could have continued coming up with new creative visions; disliked the Circle of Clients task because she felt like she was sending junk email; her animal is the Alligator which she thought was accurate because she is bossy.

__Richar__d – Liked the Market Awareness task because he enjoyed writing the posts and got positive feedback on one; disliked the Circle of Clients because he thought the time was insufficient; animal is the Giraffe which he thought was accurate because he likes to see grace in life.

__Henderson__ – Liked the Circle of Clients because she liked the research aspects of it; disliked the Creative Vision PowerPoint task; her animal is the Cheetah which she said was on target because of the organizational aspects

__Jessica__- found likes and dislikes in each task; thought that finding a job board for the Marketing Awareness was hard and disliked the subject lines for the Circle of Clients emails, it felt like junk email; her animal is the Cheetah and she also felt it was on target for organization and time management.

__David__ – liked the Creative Brainstorming task, had lots of ideas for that; disliked the emailing aspect of Circle of Clients; his animal is the Giraffe and he felt that was on target as he sees grace in things that are done well

__Virtues Project__ – David explained this site a bit more. No one has done much with this yet.

__Upcoming emails__ - David will be sending out s series of emails next week with questions designed to let Lifebushido know more about us. Members should post their responses on the Human Potential Triangle wiki (may also email to the group if desired).

__Creative Proposal__ – A number of ideas were discussed. David will submit the top 3 to Steve K for his approval using the proposal template. They are
 * 1) A web site or Facebook page which explains Lifebushido more fully to prospective clients and employees. David mentioned a possible email campaign.
 * 2) A work/life balance tool or eBook to help with organization and/or provide book suggestions
 * 3) A promotional page for each aspect of Lifebushido with possible videos possibly including a web directory of Lifebushido resources, a page for Ishidos to connect with varying degrees of public access, links for Goalbushido, Bookbushido, etc.

It was noted that the human potential aspects of all this could be emphasized in the project. __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">All present __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">: David, Carrie, Anne, Richard, Henderson, Jessica
 * Next Teleconference Monday Nov 26 at 4:00 EDT (1:00 PDT, etc.) **
 * Human Potential Triangle Teleconference Minutes Nov 29, 2012**
 * Human Potential Triangle Teleconference Minutes Nov 29, 2012**

__<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Welcome __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> – David advised that our Creative Project has been approved and we can begin executing our plan.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Project was discussed and work was divided up as follows in accordance with the four sections of the wiki we will establish:

__<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Carrie __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Team Page (with assistance from David)

__<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Anne __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Wiki Design and Formatting

__<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Richar __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">d Business Ventures

__<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Henderson __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> General Information

__<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Jessica __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Application Process including Triangles (with assistance from Jessica)

__<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">David __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Set up Sub-Wiki

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">All team members are to post their completed section to the wiki by Monday 12/3. Conference call scheduled for Monday 12/3. All are to have their computers and the wiki up so we can provide feedback on the various page submissions.


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Next Teleconference Monday Dec 3 at 11:30 CST **

__All present__: David, Carrie, Anne, Richard, Henderson, Jessica
 * Human Potential Triangle Teleconference Minutes Dec 3, 2012**

Congratulations to everyone for achieving New Hire Status!

Our Human Potential Triangle Project was discussed and finalized to be sent to Steve for final approval. WE ARE FINISHED!

AND we ALL got hired!