Remember the Ice and Other Paradigm Shifts
Author: Bob Nicoll
Article contributed to Make A Scene Magazine by Teresa Ascone
February 19, 2010
Looking for clarity, inspiration and motivation? How about some practical tools to achieve your dreams? If so, Bob Nicoll is your man, and Remember the Ice and Other Paradigm Shifts is your how-to manual.
Remember the Ice and Other Paradigm Shifts is based upon one of the most important factors for success, whether in business or personal dealings: clear communication. Nicoll focuses on this key fact with a mantra: There is Power in the Clarity of your Articulation. This statement embodies the theme of his book, and he illustrates it from several viewpoints to drive the idea home.
The title comes from a story we can all relate to: a sign in a convenience store and how the simple placement of a phrase sends a negative message, which results an unintended outcome. The author ‘s encouraging voice underlines his points with such stories, which help the reader relate to his concepts. With slogans like “Flexibility is the key to power,” a quote from his mentor, Tony Robbins, Bob Nicoll reminds us of ideas that are easy to remember as we take the steps to improve our skills.
The book is arranged in a logical, easy to read progression of lessons called Bob-isms, including chapters on empowering vs. dis-empowering word choice, treating others with “Respectful Elegance” (based on the tried and true concept of the Golden Rule), descriptions of how physiology can telegraph a feeling or unconscious message, and choosing how you feel about a given situation. Each chapter ends with a blank, lined section that can be used to write down personal thoughts that expand on the lessons.
In Remember the Ice and Other Paradigm Shifts, Bob Nicoll provides us with effective methods to improve our relationships. The best part is the personal testimony: hearing how his life and relationships dramatically improve using these same tools. For more about Bob Nicoll, his Life is For Giving Foundation and other recipes for living a successful, meaningful life, go to www.remembertheice.com.