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	Dr. Vincent Muli Wa Kituku Overcoming Buffaloes in Our Lives WWW.KITUKU.COM 1-888 685-1621 or (208) 376-8724 ========================================================================== Informative and captivating FREE electronic newsletter that brings you timely information designed to equip you with powerful tools to achieve new heights in your professional and personal life. Issue Number: Volume II No. 1 Publisher: Dr. Vincent Muli Wa Kituku Date of Issue: January 2 2003 © 2003 Overcoming Buffaloes in Our Lives. All Rights Reserved. WWW.KITUKU.COM ============================================================================== =========== Privacy Statement: Kituku & Associates will not distribute your address to anyone in anyway. Period. To unsubscribe (and Dr. Kituku is sorry to see you go) just type remove on the subject line. SPECIAL NOTE: If you had requested to not receive this newsletter and your e-mail has not been removed, please be patient. 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Call Vincent at (208) 376-8724, or visit Kituku & Associates website at www.KITUKU.com IN THIS ISSUE 1. Dr. Kituku Commentary: 7 Tips for Living Your Life With Purpose 2. 7 Basic Steps You Can Take to Spur Your Business Onward to New Horizons 3. 10 more of Top 45 Must Know Life Lessons For High Achievers 4. Marketing Strategies For Times Like These! 5. 9 Top Tips for Development of a Powerful Speech 6. 7 Basic Steps You Can Take to Spur Your Business Onward to New Horizons 7. Who Is Vincent Muli Wa Kituku 8. Featured Turning Point Experience Piece: ===================================================================== Living Your Life With Purpose Don’t fall into the New Year Resolution cycle. Think of your purpose in life. To do so, let us assume that you are celebrating your 95th birthday. Your family is there, as well as your dearest friends. You have had a great and productive life. You look back and start reflecting about who you have become, what you have stood for and those you have loved and served. You also had your share of challenges, but they made you wiser and stronger. In your mind, think of why this day is special. What are the surrounding circumstances? How is your physical appearance? What expression predominates your face and eyes? At this moment, what are your deepest feeling and thoughts? Through the years, what has been important in your life? Now, it is time for those present to say something about you. What would you like each to say? Other people who might be there are perhaps an employer, neighbors, co-workers, fellow civic organization members or church members. After you complete the above exercise ask yourself, “What can I do to reflect positively on life during my sunset days?” 7 Tips for Living Your Life With Purpose 1. Build relationships. As you went through the above mental exercise, you realized that people were a central part of your life. People brought happiness into your life, encouragement and a sense of belonging. They helped you realize your vision and goals, and they were there when you needed support and understanding. It’s not the projects we accomplish, but the people with whom we accomplish the projects that is essential in life. 2. Visualize your desired future. In our minds, we create the future we want to live in. Remember, “where there is no vision, the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18). Our vision is an expanded purpose that leads to a more focused life. It is the deepest expression of what we want, the preferred future. Our vision must embody the collective values and aspirations of our relationship with God, families and associates. It is with vision of the future that we are inspired to focus on the possibilities of going beyond what is wrong and what has hindered success in the past. 3. Set attainable goals. Learn to define and set goals with others. Formulate action plans and before final decision and implementation, consult others. Your goals must be specific and measurable. Identify and initiate specific activities that you must do to achieve your goals and the obstacles you must overcome. 4. Grow and be fruitful. This is an on-going process that calls you to be a lifelong learner, and self-initiating without the limiting forces of job description or turf. In this process you learn to ask and listen and you always have something to live up to while taking time to feed your soul and mind. Learn to enrich other people’s lives as a contributor and team player. 5. Leave the past behind. Past failing experiences or disappointments are lessons that can be the set-ups for a rewarding future. Don’t steal from your present and future by spending time reminiscing on the past disappointing experiences. Keep your eyes open not to see a closed window but the gates of opportunities that are ever present. 6. Learn a jungle survival skill. This is just a reminder that the wise have said, “Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will die. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesn’t matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle; when the sun comes up, you’d better be running.” Know your jungle (industry) and run not only to survive but to thrive. 7. Think eternally. In this path to 95th birthday, a positive attitude is a necessity. Seek the meaning of life and God’s beauty in any experience. Maintain God’s temple, your soul in good shape. This journey is impossible if this temple is not in sound condition—healthy relationship with the Creator, the only source of lasting peace of mind. God also wants to see it (His temple) in this condition eternally. Keep in mind that what you do for yourself can get you by. What you do for others is what will get you ahead; whether in your profession, spiritual pursuits or relationships. May God richly bless you and make the year 2003 the best you have ever had. ============================================================================== 10 more of Top 45 Must Know Life Lessons For High Achievers By International Author, Speaker—Dr. Kituku 1. What you do for yourself can get you by. What you do for others is what will get you ahead; whether in your profession, spiritual pursuits or relationships. 2. Never think you work for someone else. Do what you would if the success of the project depended entirely on you. 3. Learning to learn is the skill that will keep you doing what you enjoy most. 4. Assume every person you talk with is the one who will tell the whole world about you. 5. Self-initiative will propel you above any competition. 6. Be working on something good at all times. You can't be unhappy when doing something good. 7. Heal yourself by helping others heal from their hurts. 8. Never underestimate the power of praying. 9. The absence of material resources should never stop you from trying to live up to your potential. 10. Sliding is not falling. Setbacks can be the setups for better future. Call (208) 376-8724 or e-mail Vincent@Kituku.com to get a COLORED Poster (permanently printed on glossy 11 in by 8.5 card stock paper) a special price of $5.00/ per copy (or better still $10.00/three copies, $30.00/15 copies) of with the entire list. FREE SHIPPING! This is an excellent poster for motivating and inspiring yourself and others. ============================================================================== ============================================================================== = SPECIAL OFFER FOR A BOOK YOU WILL TREASURE The School With No Walls By Dr. Vincent Muli Wa Kituku Praise: “I find The School With No Walls to be a great tool for lifting my spirits and reaffirming my commitment to pursue my goals despite life’s ups and downs.” Zelda Foxall, Professional Storyteller, Seattle, WA. Book Background: This book of Kamba people (Kenya) proverbs presents wisdom that transcends cultures and generations. It provides wisdom that is not acquired from school or workplace programs. Parents are “co-principals” and many community people are “staff members.” Dr. Kituku says that sayings or proverbs “were the oil with which words are chewed and swallowed.” Everybody was given something to live up to in a non-threatening and inclusive communication style. And one statement was sometimes enough to forever change somebody’s life perspectives. In the school without walls, we don't pay to learn these life lessons. We observe, listen and do. Nature is the main teacher. Nature teaches that when there is hope, people live. When you see that with a little amount of force a wet piece of wood can bend while a dry one breaks, you are in school, learning when to bestow values to young people. You observe a herd of cattle without a leader being the last to arrive at the watering source and end up drinking dirty water, you are in school, learning the importance of quality leadership. You may witness an old man forced by circumstances to go back to grazing his cattle. You find out what happened to him to do that and you put your act together. Taste these wise sayings from this marvelous book you need: "Kalula katune katunivaw'a ni kunengeleanilw'a" 1. A calabash is made red by being passed on. When men sat to drink beer, one of them would pour the beer from a gourd into a calabash. He would then take a sip and pass it on to the next one, who in turn, would take a sip before passing it on. The calabash’s normal cream color turned reddish as a result of the oil from the different hands. Reddish color symbolizes beauty. The more a calabash was passed on, the faster it became red. The more we share our experiences, talents, gifts, and hopes, the more beautiful life becomes. 2. "Yenda muno itusaa mukauti" When it (cow) ‘over loves’, it cuts the umbilical cord. This implies that when a cow keeps on licking the umbilical cord of its new-born calf, the cord may get cut near the stomach, thus, opening an entrance for bacteria that may cause death eventually. This is a warning given to parents not to neglect traditional disciplining (this is not child abuse, it's done for somebody you love and wish him/her the best in life) and training of children. 3. "Ndukaaumange sua yitanathua" Don’t curse the sun before sunset. Don't give up on life before you die. Don't give up on any project before you get its benefits or understand why it can’t work (keep learning). 4. "Utatia, ndethia" He who can't let go, can't find. This is for encouraging people to let go of expectations, experiences or projects that are not beneficial; have time to find new opportunities. This especially useful in our times because there is no job-security, thus the need to let go of expectations for long-term employment. 5. "Mbaa ngeeka meeth_iwe mataneka" Procrastinators are caught by events before they do anything. Those who keep saying, "I will do this or that whenever" mostly end up doing nothing. 6. "Kisomo ni ukumbi yite ngulu" Education is a barn with no weevils. Knowledge is like a barn that has no seed-eating organisms. When you have it, it's yours to retrieve and use as needed. You can also add to the barn. (My dad used to tell us that our education is probably the only thing nobody else can claim co-ownership.) 7. "Vai mbua ite umuu" There is no rainfall that never brings mosquitoes. There is no beneficial experience or project in life that does not have side effects (time away from family, borrowing money to start business, spending time in school). 8. "Syalisya itina inyusyaa muulu_" When they (cattle) stay behind, they drink dirty water. When a herd of cattle happens to be the last one to arrive at the water source, it ends up drinking water which has already been made dirty by others. When someone takes the "back seat" of life, he/she will most likely settle for "left-overs" if there are any. 9. "Vai mbua itakya" There is no rainfall that never ends. There is no experience or project with endless benefits. Think beyond your current productivity level, skills, knowledge, spiritual level, and family ties. Then develop strategies of doing even better in the long run. Content: With multi-modern life interpretations, the proverbs in this book include the following aspects: Action/Initiative; Character; Charity/Kindness; Examples/Role Models; Experience; Faith/Hope; Friendship/Community; Goals; Gratitude; Knowledge/Wisdom; Leadership/Respect; Opportunity; Perseverance/Adversity; Preparedness; Responsibility; Self-improvement; Success; Unity/Values and other life lessons. SPECIAL OFFER for autographed copy or copies: $4.75/book ONLY (plus 4.75 S/H and 5% for Idaho residents) Reg. Price: ($9.50) for a book filled with wisdom and tools you can use to be the leader you are meant to be. Mail check to KITUKU & ASSOCIATES, P.O Box 7152. Boise, Idaho 83707. Or Call Toll Free 1 888 685-1621 for immediate shipping. Please have your Visa, Master Card or Discover credit cards when you call. You are guaranteed FULL PAY BACK, the special sell price of the book, if you are not satisfied within 30 days. Just call our toll free number. ============================================================================== = Marketing Strategies For Times Like These! 7 Basic Steps You Can Take to Spur Your Business Onward to New Horizons 1. Sell the vision. When you visit with decision-makers purchase your products or services, create an amazing picture of the multitude of benefits awaiting them and their organization. 2. Point out residual benefits, the long-term benefits that your products or services provide. How will what you offer improve your customer/client’s live for years to come. Don’t leave it for them to figure out. 3. Present support system and tools. Today’s buyers love programs that have support beyond the point of transactions. The traditional road map, or you can call it a blueprint of how your system works provide a peace of mind all buyers need and must have anyway. 4. Establish you-gain, I-gain relationships. Care for their future, show it and live it and they will take care of yours. When misunderstanding or other problems arise as they usually do, cherish the opportunity and turn the challenges into opportunities to serve and grow. 5. Commit your energy, creativity and time to the delivery of value. A Swahili saying that, “Kibaya cha jitembeza, kizuru cha jiuza” literary meaning an item of value sells itself while poor quality item tries to advertise itself. Deliver value and more value. Never let today’s value of your products/services stop you from getting better. 6. Highlight trouble. What limitations do you foresee? Offer remedies or information that can help. The key is to equip your customers/clients with whatever it takes to make them accountable for their destiny. 7. Flow with your purpose. When you know your purpose in life, you enjoy every bit of it in and out of season. Challenges become pathways toward your destiny. Flow with your purpose involves love for your work. This love propels you to deliver more than you have to and in the progress improve your attitude, vision, commitment, and ultimately you quest for excellency. ============================================================================== 9 Top Tips for Development of a Powerful Speech (structure, main points and support materials) 1. What’s the purpose of the speech? Don’t leave this to the audience to figure out. 2. Connect with the audience on your first statement, pause or gesture 3. An extraordinary introduction and conclusion are the recipe for a lasting impression 4. Feed their expectation…don’t leave any part of your story…they hate tying loose threads 5. Stand on the high ground of good credit, share the source of your information 6. Statistics and quotes that can’t be verified work against you. Do your homework 7. Give audience time to assimilate powerful statements before they work on your next sentence 8. Both too little or too much can be bad. Stick to what’s right for the time and good for the soul 9. Trim your stories to “bare necessity” by using only the relevant ones for your speech ============================================================================== ================= Who Is Vincent Muli Wa Kituku Dr. Vincent Muli Wa Kituku works with organizations and individuals to increase productivity and achieve optimum potential. He is one of the most sought-after business motivational speakers and trainers. Vincent has risen to prominence by delivering authentic, informative and high-energy messages that help people “spear social buffaloes” and live up to their greatness. Dr. Kituku, a native of Kenya, Africa, draws on his rich cultural heritage and his in-depth experience in corporate America to help others apply the strategies of personal and professional success to their lives. Vincent offers individuals and organizations the necessary spears to overcome and thrive beyond their buffaloes. The impact of Dr. Kituku’s memorable speeches and workshops has propelled him into a league of his own. He has given presentations to Fortune 500 Companies, Workforce Development Agencies, as well as the National Association of Rural Mental Health, the National Citizen Police Academy, the National Trainers Association, Mountain Home Air Force, and the U.S. Forest Service. Vincent was the featured speaker for the 38th Idaho State Annual Leadership Prayer Breakfast and Luncheon. His expertise is called upon annually by many groups to establish creative training techniques for the use of other trainers and educators in businesses and youth development programs. Dr. Kituku is a widely read influential writer in business, inspiration and education. Using his exuberant, concise and riveting style, Vincent has created books and articles of substance that are eminently readable, with authentic clarity and relevancy. He is an Inspirational, Family and Professional expert whose columns appear internationally in numerous daily, weekly and monthly publications of both traditional and electronic venues, including Zidaho.com. Dr. Kituku is the host of “Buffaloes in Our Lives" a weekly radio program, aired in the Northwest area on KBOI 670 AM, Saturdays at 7:00 a.m. He is chief editor of the “Buffaloes in Our Lives" newsletter. Dr. Kituku received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nairobi and both his Masters and Doctorate from the University of Wyoming. He has worked extensively with both government and private sectors. A former training specialist for Idaho Power Company, and an active adjunct professor of Boise State University, Dr. Kituku also conducts professional and scholarly workshops at the University of Montana, George Fox University and the College of Southern Idaho. Some of Dr. Kituku awards include: The 2000 Integrity Counts Award given by the Better Business Bureau, 1st Place for Most Spiritual Lessons Articles awarded by USA and Canada Catholic Press, and 1st Place for Devotional and Spiritual Poems given by Christian Writers of Idaho. He recently earned his candidacy for CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), the highest designation presented by the National Speakers Association. What others are saying about Dr. Kituku’s presentations… “I wanted to personally thank you for your outstanding Keynote Address during the Pacific Coast Gas Association Event…I was exceptionally pleased with your efforts to customize your address to the needs of our audience by way of your telephone interviews with several of the attendees…Your singularly distinctive efforts brought great credit upon yourself and the Pacific Coast Gas Association.” Michael P. McGrath, Director, Market Services & Regulatory Affairs, Intermountain Gas Company “Our group was moved by your powerful and encouraging message in a ‘more-than-you-will-ever-know’ sort of timing! Your motivational style is very unique, pointing each of us to look inwardly and in conjunction with each other as a team.” R. Scott Johnson, Program Manager, BLD Printer Lab, Hewlett-Packard “Your presentations were clearly the highlight of our conference! I really appreciated the time and effort you took to prepare your presentations, and the way which you created presentations that really addressed and met our needs.” Roy Sargeant, Chief, Bureau of Mental Health and Substance Abuse “…Your keynote address was absolutely fantastic, full of inspiration and encouragement. We could not have asked for a better way to culminate and celebrate a great conference. You have a unique ability to touch people’s emotions and deliver a powerful message.” Alan F. Miller, Program Manager, Idaho Commission for National and Community Service “…Your great ability to take a story and then relate it to everyone’s interest and life and improvement of that life is a real art…” Billy F. Richey, Idaho Governor’s Special Assistant for Military Affairs. “Good, sound practical suggestions!” Dr. Israel Nelson, Executive Director, Rivers Counseling Services “Your presentation was extremely well received and motivating. I heard many compliments from our employees attesting to the positive impact you had on the participants.” Cathy Barbouletos, Deputy Forest Supervisor “…The evaluations we received from the conference rated your talk as the highlight of the gathering…Spirits were uplifted and a more positive view was created for where we are now and the changes we are experiencing…” Debra Geraghty, Social Worker, The Casey Family Program “… We are currently undergoing a restructuring…which take my job to Houston. I have a teenage daughter…and don't feel I can uproot her from her birthplace and family support. Your presentation provided excellent counsel for both situations. I have also visited your web site and enjoyed several of your stories which lessons I will surely use in my life. Thanks for being a person willing to share your gifts with others. May God bless you and your family.” Shelley Balistreri, Salt Lake City, Utah A Sample of Businesses and Organizations that have benefited from Dr. Kituku’s presentations Hewlett-Packard Tektronix Training'99, 00, 01 and 02 Virginia Primary Care Association Inc. Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Idaho State Insurance Fund Association of Idaho Cities Double Tree Hotel Sales Representatives Easter Seals, Work Solution Employees ID Comm. for Nat’l and Community Service Wash. State Dept. of Environmental Quality Idaho Department of Correction Franklin Building Supplies Premier Financial Group NAMI Idaho Minnesota Mental Health Department National Assoc. of Rural Mental Health St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center Mental Health & Substance Abuse Depart Broadcast Towers Inc. National Adult and Juvenile Female Offenders Conference Intermountain Orthopedics Ambassadors: 1st Oregon Statewide Conference Ronald McDonald House Charities Western Region Conf. Annual Idaho Youth Development Conference Conference of Minority Officials in Transportation 38th Idaho Governor's Leadership Prayer Breakfast Snake River Literacy Conference The Institute of Internal Auditors Society for Clinical Laboratory Scientists Trinity Apostolic Faith Men's Conference Mountain Home Air-force Base Association of Nurse Practitioners Idaho State Literacy Conferences Prestige Care Inc. Association of Governmental Risks Insurance Pools Idaho Department of Insurance Ore-Ida Foods Inc. Eugene Public Library Idaho State Transportation Department US Forest Service Bureau of Land management Tens of Non-Profit Organizations Montana State University-Billings George Fox University Albertson’s College Northwest Nazarene University Treasure Valley Community College Region 14 Assoc. College Union International Society for International Development Professional Secretary International Idaho National Guard Hundreds of Schools and Colleges Girl Scout Leaders & Youth Camps Boise Leadership ASTD (Treasure Valley Chapter) Idaho State, Department of Commerce International Congress of Range Management National Association Mental Illness Wyoming Adult Education Program Child Care Solutions Conf. Idaho Pupil Transportation Summer Conf. Boise Chapter of Executive Women Assoc. National Association of Citizen Policy Academy Boise State Football Team Arizona State Football Team National Assoc. of Disability Examiners ============================================================================== = In April’s newsletter, I promised to share what I have learned in different areas of life/business in the last 5 years as a full time speaker, writer and seminar leader. Every month there will be a Featured Turning Point Experience piece that reflects a unique circumstance either in speaking or writing arenas. This month’s piece is about how ordinary people can bring your extraordinary benefits if you let them. I have always known and believed beyond any element of doubt that the greatest gift God has given us beside our personal relationship with Him is other people. Ordinary people will make you extraordinary if you let them.  Early in 1990s, I casually shared with Bell my next door neighbor about my goals in public speaking. He gave me a copy of, “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill. It instantly became a personal treasure. This book not only helped me understand the power of using one’s potential but also how to put faith into work and how to use basic stories to present information that can be stepping stones for listeners future.  Marsha Mckinney, a friend and fellow Toastmaster, give me an outdated Idaho Media Directory in 1995. I had never written for any major newspaper or interviewed in any radio program. Since I had the contacts I called and talked with editors and radio program producers. By the end of 1998 I had for about 20 newspapers national magazines and doing my own weekly radio program. And I have been getting a new directory every year and work with the media weekly.  In November 1997, on a pizza talk, Scott Crosby, a friend in the newspaper business mentioned that newspapers have a hard time getting unique inspirational materials that address human needs with a broad background. This year I will be syndicated with more than 500 articles, including some that have won international awards and others included in books that have been so successful!  I had a speaking engagement for the Idaho Department of Mental Health on the 7th October 1998. I interviewed managers, field workers, and consumers from different regions within the State. After my 45-minute keynote speech that included specific information from the interviewees, about ten people in the audience came and asked me the location of my psychological practice. My Ph.D. is in Range Management. Since then I have presented at more than 20 conferences including a national conference for mental health organizations. I could make a book from the list of who, when, what and how ordinary people are instrumental to my success in speaking and writing business. All I can say is relationships outweigh anything else and Human Touch is better than High Tech. Treat every person you meet as if he/she will be the only person to tell the world how good you are." © By Dr. Vincent Muli Wa Kituku, Author, Motivational Speaker and Trainer. P.O Box 7152. Boise, Idaho 83707. Phone (208) 376-8724, www.Kituku.Com Stay Tuned With Dr. Vincent Muli Wa Kituku Stay Tuned With Dr. Vincent Muli Wa Kituku, host of “Buffaloes in Our Lives" a TWO hour weekly radio program, aired in the Northwest area on KBOI 670 AM, Saturdays at 7:00 a.m. Read Dr. Kituku’s newest articles in, Zidaho.com, Idahopress.com, Idahostatesman.com, Argusobserver.com, Times-News Magic Valley. =========================================================================== You can order Dr. Kituku’s books and tapes in any of the following methods: Call Toll Free 1-888 685 1621 or (208) 376-8724 (orders are mailed within 24 hours) (Visa, Master and Discover cards accepted) Mail order: Send check or money order to: KITUKU & ASSOCIATES, P.O Box 7152, Boise, Idaho 83707. Electronic Order: Order directly while you are here. Your information is confidential. Orders mailed within 24 hours after your information has been processed. 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