Teaching receptive everyday people of the world (at their pace, usually within 6 to 12 months) to be high-level, quality, all-around, rock-solid, Rolls Royce type leaders of upstanding character.  Guaranteed!

Month 2 AND Month 3 - This is so important, it requires two months to address and done one of the first things in the program.  After having the motivation and drive from Module # 1.

In the second month or as quickly as it is offered in your area, take the Dale Carnegie 12 to 14 week one night a week Human Relations Course.  It includes the 3 books:  "How To Win Friends And Influence People", "How To Stop Worrying And Start Living" and "The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking".  Outstanding books in general.  But the course takes these 3 books and more to a new practical everyday human relations level I seriously doubt you could achieve any other way than taking this course.  http://www.dalecarnegie.com/search_courses/select_course_location.jsp?cCode=DCC  

The course is very expensive AND well worth it.  Simply, because it maybe even under-valued.  Currently it is $2000 locally and the Founder * President has seen that returned in benefits the first week for some students.  Literally.  This course is super and well worth the investment. 

A side note, we think they would have many more students if they lowered their costs and in the process they would increase their profits.  Like McDonald's.  Make less per sale, but increase sales volume and therefore, generate more profits.  As Tommy Hopkins, the US national # 1 and even international Sales Trainer says, "Sell them in bunches like bananas and sell more."  We digress.  

The course currently is expensive.  Yet, the returns are also great.  Possibly more in the benefits it internalizes in you.  Many of which you can't put a dollar value on.

A quick comment about this $2000.  It is expensive.  Yes.  Very expensive.  For 12 to 14 weeks, especially.  Now, however, also consider how much does a college cost a year?  The Founder's and President's daughter's college cost over $45,000 a year for 4 years.  

Granted, in college there are lots more than one course and the college lasts more than 12 to 14 weeks.  So do the simple math.  The cost to obtain the quantity ratio is lopsided for a "formal" college even at one academic year vs. this Dale Carnegie brief course.

Now, consider a different concept.  Do you finance your college education?  When can you expect a pay back from your college courses or when is that loan paid off in full?  Years ago, when the Founder and President took the Dale Carnegie program, the cost was much more reasonable and his employer paid for it.  He actually told him, "Gary, you either take the Dale Carnegie program or you're fired."  He took the course.  That company went on to double the size of itself twice in two years.  Was it worth it?  It should not take a financial genius to say yes, boldly.

For some of the students in his class, they claimed the course paid for itself in the first week.  It took him longer but still the pay back was great.  Doubling the size of the company twice in two years is not too shabby.  

Is there ANY program at college that could generate this type return so fast?  In one week?  Or, for that matter a month or even two?

What if taking the Dale Carnegie 12 week program took a full month before the returns showed up?  Or even a full 6 months?  When would you expect to utilize the benefits of ANY college or university program?  Can you use those courses immediately?  What about within the first WEEK?  Or even the first 6 months?  Compare the two - Dale Carnegie vs. college or university - and you tell us which can generate the benefits more quickly.  Even at these we think elevated prices.

Many that have taken this Dale Carnegie program advice from the Founder and President have come back and thanked him profusely for suggesting it.  Many others would love to take the course, but neither they nor their company could afford these rates.  Those that have taken the program came back changed.  And talk about a major change!  Outstanding!  It changed the Founder and President and dramatically.  And everyone that has come back after having taken it, have been changed for the better as well.

We sincerely believe that if they lowered their charges, they would dramatically increase the quantity of students and overall increase their profits substantially.  Yet, that is not our decision to do.

Again, Dale Carnegie material is our second and third month concentration and for a reason.  Remember, the Founder and President considers this AGS Life Academy a true self-help type University replacement to prepare YOU for YOUR future building the foundation for YOU to build on after completing it.  These are THE foundational principles to grow by to be a phenomenal successful leader in 6 months.  You do want to be a leader, don't you?  A phenomenally successful leader?  Right?  In 6 months...

If, ... you are like lots of others out there that can't afford that full 12 to 14 week program right now, especially in these economic hard times, then in Month 2 read and digest as completely as possible the book "How To Win Friends And Influence People".  

Use the formula already mentioned in How to get the most out of this Academy - AGS Life Academy.  Read and go through it at least three or four times.  The more the better.  In month 3, read the other two books and digest them as well.  Both are easy and simple reads and great to change your attitude while also beginning the new you to acquire some professionalism of a real high caliber.

Just because we are cramming two books into one month does not mean they aren't worth it, but that AGS Life Academy students are now starting to realize they have a choice and are in command of their future.  They usually will find the time to do more in less time.

Reward Yourself

Once having completed the reading assignment for the month, it is time for your Music Appreciation class.  If at all possible, find a classical concert in the area and go.  Dress up nice and treat yourself.  Take someone else with you if possible.  See the Special Project for the For Credit students just below.

Do an investigative study about the particular concert you are going to concerning the artist (composer) and all the who, what, when, where, why, how, and the purpose of the concert when it was first written.  

Continue in your notebook or file on Music Appreciation with these notes and what YOU, the student, got out of the concert, if anything.  Wait at least 3 days before you write about your thoughts in that regard.

Special Project For Credit Students

For Credit students, organize a concert party of several people from different families to go to a concert together.  Perhaps these people may come from work, Or, from another group you may belong to.  Your assignment is to organize this concert party and go to the concert and then complete the following Chairman's Planning Guide.

This music appreciation concert event can be as simple as one wants to make it or as complex and elaborate as one wants.  The choice is up to the student.  The key is to use the Guide filling it out as completely as possible showing the organization, the planning, the implementation, the budget and the recommendations for future projects.  You, the student will submit this finished document for the credit. 

Also...

Towards the conclusion of this month, take the last few days to once again review How To Get The Most Out Of This Academy and also The Purpose, Objective & Vision pages.  Do this before you begin the next section.  Then, ponder deeply what YOU got out of this section at AGS Life Academy.  Again, think about YOU.  Are YOUR goals still the same?  How would YOU modify them or tweak them to be more current for YOU?  Look at the time management section once again.  Do you need to update it?  Have you noticed you have become more organized, more time management oriented?  More focused and your values have started shifting?  That's good.  Actually, very good.  Log it all into your Journal that you have been keeping.

How about the Certificate Program or the Diploma Program?  Are you ready for either of these?

Then, it is time to go out to dinner and enjoy the reward.  You've earned it.  Make it extra special.

By the way, have you begun to notice the 4 traits of Great Leaders?  Think of great leaders of various nations and why they have been great.  You'll find these 4 traits are common for them.

1.  They have candor and speak plainly.  Look at their actions and not their words.  They understand human nature.

2.  They are decisive.  They ponder and then act.  They are sure of what to do and advance with bold initiatives.  Great risks can and must be taken when appropriate.  They are willing to stand alone, if necessary to do what is right.

3.  They balance details with the big picture.  They see the big picture and don't get lost in the details.  They must be trustworthy putting nation ahead of self.  They focus on the subjects.  Their people.  Their own welfare is a by-product of serving their nation.  Do you have a servant attitude and a servant heart looking to share, to cooperate with and help others?

4.  They have a historical imagination to help form great judgment.  As Winston Churchill said, "The farther back you look, the farther forward you can see."  Leaders know their history and test everything.  They don't accept what they are told without checking it out for themselves.  And they are self-educators pushing the boundaries rightfully.

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