The Authorities: Powerful Wisdom from Leaders in the Field

By Harris E. Phillip

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Philburn Consultancy ltd
• Release date: Oct 5, 2021
• ISBN: 9781914264436

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Powerful Wisdom from Leaders in the Field HARRIS E. PHILLIP, M.D.

Award Winning Author

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The medical or health information in this book is provided as an information resource only, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information is not intended to be patient education, does not create any patient-physician relationship, and should

not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment.

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Foreword

Experts are to be admired for their knowledge, but they often remain unrecognized by the general public because they save their information and insights for paying customers and clients. There are many experts in a given field, but their impact is limited to the handful of people with whom they work.

Unlike experts, authorities share their knowledge and expertise far more broadly, so they make a big impact on the world. Authorities become known and admired as leading experts and, as such, typically do very well economically and professionally. Most authorities are also mature enough to know that part of the joy of monetary success is the accompanying moral and spiritual obligation to give back.

Many people want to learn and work with well-respected and generous authorities, but don’t always know where to find them. They may be known to their peers, or within a specific community, but have not had the opportunity to reach a wider audience. At one time, they might have submitted a proposal to the For Dummies or Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books, but it’s now almost impossible to get accepted as a new author in such branded book series.

It is more than fitting that Raymond Aaron, an internationally known and respected authority in his own right, would be the one to recognize the need for a new venue in which authorities could share their

considerable knowledge with readers everywhere. As the only author ever to be included in both of the book series mentioned above, Raymond has had the opportunity to give back and he understands how crucial it is for authorities to have a platform from which to share their expertise.

I have known and worked with Raymond for a number of years and consider him a valued friend and talented coach. He knows how to spot talented and knowledgeable people and he desires to see them prosper. Over the years, success coaching and speaking engagements around the world have made it possible for Raymond to meet many of these talented authorities. He recognizes and relates to their passion and enthusiasm for what they do, as well as their desire to share what they know. He tells me that’s why he created this new nonfiction branded book series, The Authorities.

Dr. Nido Qubein

President, High Point University

Table of Contents

Foreword .......................................................................

Acknowledgements .......................................................

Introduction ..................................................................

The Revival: 3 Key Secrets to Unlocking a Longer and

More Dynamic Life ........................................................

Step into Greatness .......................................................

Branding Small Business ..............................................

Sex, Love and Relationships .........................................

Awakening Your Healer Within ....................................

Inspiring Leaders to Make a Difference ........................

Unlocking the Secret To Success ...................................

Declutter Your Mind for Success ..................................

What Does Change Mean To You? ................................

Perspective Thinking .....................................................

Your Life Energy ............................................................

From Pain to Powerful ..................................................

Acknowledgements

I would like to thank Raymond Aaron and his team for the many hours of support throughout my writing and their editing of my chapter. Also a big thank you to my lawyer, Trevor Sears, who I am incredibly grateful to, as he has been, and still is, a rock in the middle of a sometimes calm and sometimes rough business and life ocean. He has had my back always. He has put me straight where I wandered off course and his character, which I once described as a mixture of Robin Hood and the Terminator, has been, and still is, a tremendous pillar in my life.

Equally, his former colleagues, Paul Toolan and Philip Somarakis, have and continue to be my support in hours of need and I am again truly grateful for all their help and advice.

I am grateful to my close friends, Lutz Johnen, Dr. Alexander Zeisler, Egbert Hoppe, Charles Hudson, Michael Wood-Martin, Axel H.

Günther, Ines Grund, Armin Klaus, Dr. Ulrich Hoppe, Dr. Monika Metzger, Dr. Rachael Abiss, Ben de Rivas, Peter Zanatta, Patrick Feuz, Arnd Brueggemann, Toni Muranyi, Dale Langan (who was there with me when my children were born) and many more for taking the time to listen, help, support, and give the occasional reality check where I needed it. I feel truly blessed with all of you in my life!

Thank you to my past and current colleagues and suppliers who have become my friends who worked hard with me to help build and grow my businesses.

Thank you for my past, my present, and my future!

Introduction

Welcome to The Authorities. This is an anthology of stories and ideas from individuals who have distinguished themselves in life and in business. They are people who leave big footprints on the world, and as leaders in their particular fields they also understand the importance and obligation of giving something back.

Authorities are not just experts. They are also known to be outstanding in their fields and in their communities. Because of this important difference, authorities are able to contribute more to humanity through both their chosen work and by giving back.

You will definitely know some of The Authorities in this book, especially since there are some world-famous ones. Others are just as exceptional, but you may not yet know about them.

Our featured author is Harris E. Phillip, M.D., and he has been practicing medicine for almost three decades, with a focus as a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist. Harris received a BSc (summa cum laude honors) in Chemistry and a MSc in Chemistry, before proceeding to spend a year in the PHD program in Organic Chemistry at Texas A&M University. He also possesses a MBBS degree, Doctor of Medicine (DM) degree and an LLM degree. Harris is a fellow of both the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of Obstetricians

and Gynaecologists (UK), and is a former chairman and vice-chairman of the junior fellows of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

Harris’s work is widely published in international medical journals, and has contributed to an array of print and online educational tools in the medical field.

Beyond his own practice, he has also lectured nursing students, nurses, midwifery students, midwives and medical students, as well as junior and senior medical doctors for over 20 years.

His current passion lies in helping you live your best life through understanding that when your body, mind and spirit are all cared for in an equal manner, you will truly be able to lead your best life! Look for his upcoming book, STOP! It is Not Too Late: Adding Years to Your Life and Life to Your Years with the B.M.S. Approach. Please visit his websiter at www.revivebms.com.

Please read each chapter carefully to learn and to see the business possibilities that may exist between yourself and any of the authorities. You could become their client or, perhaps, do business with them in other ways.

These are The Authorities. Learn from them.

Connect with them. Let them uplift you. Learning from them and working with them is a secret ingredient for success which may well allow you to rise to the level of Authority yourself soon.

To be considered for inclusion in a subsequent edition of The Authorities, register to attend an event at www.aaron.com/events where you will be interviewed and considered.

The Revival: 3 Key

Secrets to Unlocking

a Longer and More

Dynamic Life

HARRIS E. PHILLIP, M.D.

Not life, but good life, is to be chiefly valued.

– Socrates

n order for one to experience a true revival, all components of the human being must be taken into I consideration. A holistic approach is a must! As a medical doctor this is one of my passions, and I want to share this paradigm with you. In this chapter we will examine the various components of the person–the body, the mind and the spirit–and reflect on what a revival for a person just like you and me entails. I will provide some useful insights on how you can empower yourself to undergo a holistic revival and in turn add years to your life and life to your years!

Harris E. Philip, M.D.

I’m sure you have heard the term ‘revival’ at some point in your life. You may have heard it at work, at school, or in your home. The word has been shouted from religious pulpits and used in the secular arena.

Have you ever stopped to think about its meaning though? Does it have a particular meaning to you? The word ‘revival’ means to possess an improvement in the condition, strength, or fortunes of someone or something. It has its roots in Latin with re meaning

again, and vivere meaning to live. The word, in its most basic interpretation, would mean to live again.

Revival therefore means to give new life.

Based on the above definition, either a person or an object can undergo a revival. However, in a holistic sense, an object cannot be truly revived. One can refresh an object’s utility or appearance but it doesn’t actually undergo true revival. Think of a shoe. You may get its sole redone, which improves its utility and function. Now, think of humans. We are complex and mutli- faceted living beings. Revival for us goes far beyond just our outer appearance. Would you consider a person fully revived, say, if they merely had a facelift?

No. This idea when applied to humans can therefore be very misleading.

The Revival: 3 Key Secrets to Unlocking a Longer and More Dynamic Life THE COMPONENTS: GOING BEYOND

JUST YOUR PHYSICAL BODY

The physical body is just one component of human beings. You are more than your physical body. There are other components to a human being that are not readily appreciated by your five basic senses. To add years to your life and life to your years, you must be mindful of the other components which make you complete.

The concept of the multiplicity of components of the human being is not new. Several scholars have hinted on this complexity with varying pronouncements. For example, American psychologist Abraham Maslow described human beings as having a hierarchy of needs, which he structured into a pyramid.

Physiological needs such as the need for food, air, water, clothing, sleep, shelter and reproduction create the base of the pyramid. The physiological needs must be satisfied before ascending to higher rounds of the pyramid. I am sure you can relate! We need to take care of the physical body, but there is more to consider to effect a revival.

In addition to the physical body is our mind. In medical school we are introduced to the power of the mind when observing our overall wellness. But once out of medical school the focus tends to drift back towards addressing only the physical body. However, if

Harris E. Philip, M.D.

we are to achieve a holistic revival of the human being, leading to the addition of years to your life and simultaneously adding life to your years, revival of the mind is a necessity. We will explore how to do this later in the chapter, and I will provide you with a clear outline of how you can begin applying this to your own life.

The third component of the human being is the spirit. The spirit has provoked a variety of debates. This is expected as it is non-tactile, invisible, and most difficult to fathom. The spirit, though, shares equal partnership with both the body and the mind. The obvious question becomes, how can we care for an entity that we cannot define? I want to help you recognize this important facet of yourself and determine how best you can ensure its health so it may contribute to your overall wellbeing, working in harmony with your body and your mind.

This is a holistic approach to working with all three components of the human being: the body, the mind and the spirit. Let’s delve into each component and examine how you can care for each entity individually and gain a personal understanding of how you can truly revive yourself!

The Revival: 3 Key Secrets to Unlocking a Longer and More Dynamic Life COMPONENT 1: THE BODY

Your physical body is one part of the very complex structure that makes up the human being. The approach to revival tends to heavily focus on just the body, and not so much on the other equally important components of the mind and spirit. We will cover those later in the chapter; however, I want to focus initially on the physical body. As Maslow taught us, we need to first address our physiological needs. A variety of factors influence the health of our physical bodies, and for simplicity and discussion we will address the three components of the human being under the subheadings of what we put into each component, the environment in which each entity is nurtured, and what we allow to happen to each component.

WHAT WE PUT INTO OUR PHYSICAL BODY: Nutrition and Hydration

The dramatic increase of the world’s population has led to the modernization of food production methods.

What we eat and how