1. PLOPU 30
4 – 10 August 2014
“From Good to Excellent”
2. Introduction
• A 7 days “journey” in the midst of
nature debating an interesting subject
• Day by day themes
• Morning devotionals
• Morning and evening sessions
• Sport, relaxation, mountain trips,
campfire, and many others
3. Agenda
• Day 1: What is the purpose of life?
• Day 2: A passionate journey
• Day 3: Inspiration – The fuel of passion
• Day 4: Stress – The enemy of passion
• Day 5: Perception and attitude
• Day 6: Watch out what you think
• Day 7: Conclusions (Excellent habits)
4. Overview
• All the daily themes work like puzzle
pieces to complete the main theme
5. Topic One: (4 August, Monday)
What is the purpose of life?
-how do I (you) see my (your) life
-discover your calling
-people and purpose
-setting goals
6. Topic Two: (5 August, Tuesday)
A passionate journey
-a dream that wouldn’t die
-against all odds
-a passion to make the difference
7. Topic Three: (6 August, Wednesday)
Inspiration - The fuel of passion
-invest in inspiration
-inquire for inspiration
-find/use a mentor
-get involved to find inspiration
-imagine for inspiration
-regard the failure as a process refiner
8. Topic Four: (7 August, Thursday)
Stress - The enemy of passion
-Life 101
-set the right questions
-Effects of stress
-suppress of the immune system
-loss of sleep
-vulnerability to illness
-Ways to defend yourself
-wait to worry
-stay in the game
-insist on integrity
-no guilt, no shame = no stress; “ability without honor has no value” R.W. Emerson
-stay out of debt
-fear not
-have the first laugh/smile
9. Topic Five: (8 August, Friday)
Perception and attitude
-a matter of perspective
-eternal optimists and the gratitude attitude
-attitude is altitude
-change someone's world one act at a time
10. Topic Six: (9 August, Saturday)
Watch out what you think
-everything you think has an impact on the
kind of person you will become
“Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; for it becomes your destiny!” (Frank Outlaw)
-careful on what you read
-take care of your thoughts
-change of mind–possible asset of downfall
11. Topic Seven: (10 August, Sunday)
Conclusions and “Good to Excellent Habits”
-the habit of staying motivated
-the habit of listening
-the habit of learning
-the habit of reading
-the habit of redeeming the time
-the habit of doing your best
-the habit of health
-the habit of rest
-the habit of self-discipline
-the habit of going the extra mile
12. Summary
• Find your purpose
• Make your life a passionate journey
• Get / Stay inspired
• Watch out for stress – it’s a “killer”
• The importance of perception and the power of
attitude
• Thoughts – builders or demolition crew?
• Surround yourself with EXCELLENT habits
