The Power of Delta Phi: Harnessing Change to Work for You

By W. Donald Fraser

The story behind the principles laid out in this book is an example of how the little things in life can play such a huge role in how we live. The authors recollection of how he came by the principles compels the reader to look beyond the norm of our daily lives and endeavor to pursue more of the meaning of life that we all search for. The Power of Delta Phi explains and enables readers to adopt principles that empower them to move beyond the constraints of resisting the ever-present change in our lives, so that they may actively pursue solutions to improvise, overcome, and adapt to the ever-changing world we live in. The book sets down a set of eight principles that, when properly utilized, will provide the foundation upon which a person can build a less stressful environment controlled more by their own design and less by chance.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Release date: Jun 15, 2012
• ISBN: 9781452552590

W. Donald Fraser

Donald Fraser has more than four decades of experience as an owner, operator, and director of small businesses in the United States. He has spent the past ten years as a college president and consultant for colleges and businesses in the western United States. Donald’s passion is to serve the needs of the many while endeavoring to help make the world a better place today and for future generations. Donald resides, with his wife, in the Sierra Foothills of Northern California. He has positioned himself so that he can live close to his two daughters and five grandchildren, as his life revolves around family, enjoying the great outdoors, and reducing their carbon footprint.

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Contents

Introduction

Chapter I: The Mystery

Chapter II: Help Me Understand

Chapter III: D Stands for Determination

Chapter IV: E Stands for Enthusiasm

Chapter V: L Stands for Listening

Chapter VI: T Stands for Trust

Chapter VII: A Stands for Accountability

Chapter VIII: P Stands for Perseverance

Chapter IX: H Stands for Habits

Chapter X: I Stands for Inspiration

Chapter XI: What about the Story?

The Power of Delta Phi

I dedicate this book to all the people

who struggle with change in their lives each day.

May your paths be enlightened, your load be lightened

and may your journey be brightened.

Introduction

As a college president for the past decade and a business owner, operator and/or director for over four decades, I have consistently been surrounded and challenged by the need to help people cope with change. No matter what the assignment in life, I have found that most if not all the people I’ve served and served with have struggled, to different degrees, with the constant pressures and stress of change. The battle has rarely subsided for more than a brief moment if at all. The struggle has been so intense at some points that I perceived failure as an outcome if relief could not be provided. To that end, I have spent a great deal of time and money studying and learning to mitigate the negative effects of change in every way that I have found possible. My mission to continue to provide assistance with that effort is the motivation for my writing this book.

As an educator I learned early on that in order for people to spend the time and effort required to really comprehend something, they must have a need or a reason or at least a perceived reason to do so. They must perceive a benefit greater than the cost or they will not continue to the desired outcome. I submit that understanding how to mitigate the negativity associated with change is worth the effort and I submit the information contained on the pages of this book as evidence towards that conclusion. I further submit that anyone who takes