Today I was sitting in my office and had to put my thoughts on paper. Last Saturday I heard disturbing news, a friend of mine passed away a special relationship that started back in 1989. A friend that, made such an impact on my personal as much as my business life. We all meet some people that are different than all the other relationships we have encountered in our Life. This person had that impact on many, not just my life. Being in sales and network marketing I have met literally thousands of people from all walks of life and different races with all types of economical circumstances and I have never met anyone like this man. His life has to be talked about.
I met Ruben Ramirez at Fontana Nissan in 1989, In retrospect I had the pleasure to work with two of the most dynamic people in the Auto Industry, One was our G.M. Charlie Tuttle and my G.S.M. Ken Ross. I was about to meet the most talented human being that I ever encountered in my 20 years in The Auto Industry. It was a busy Thursday at our store we had 14 cars out by 2:00 pm and a sharp Individual came in with the gaudiest Gold bracelet I had ever seen. I was a Closer at the time and asked him if he needed help, He politely said no and introduced himself as Ruben Ramirez. As I saw Charlie and Ken coming in, they greeted Ruben and took him upstairs for a two hour interview. When they were upstairs I remember telling another Closer by the name of Chris, this guy Ruben is a closer and they are going to replace one of the four closers. Chris just smiled and said we are safe don’t worry about it, Chris had been a closer for 11 years he was a veteran. I didn’t think much about Ruben we were busy I just kept working, I saw Ruben leave he said goodbye and left the Dealership. The next day Charlie was having a meeting with all the Closers, one by one they were letting them go, I was next, as Charlie began to talk to me he said "Fidel you know you are one of my favorite employees" I had dominated the sales floor for the last 12 months and Charlie had promoted me to Closer for 3 months. He continued to speak and he explained how they wanted this guy Ruben to come and work at our store but in order to do that I had to step down as a Salesman to make room for him because in order for Ruben to come to our store he wanted only two teams, that meant only two Closers. As I heard Charlie explained further he had fired the other Closers but he wanted me to stay. Charlie told me if I wanted I could work with Chris, keep my Demo and he felt I would be more comfortable with Chris because I knew him for a year. As I thought about my decision, I explained to Charlie how much I respected him and his decision but instead of Chris I would work for Ruben. Charlie asked me why? Here was my response. "Two of the most respected car people I know just got closed to go to two teams and alter the Closer's pay plan. I know I can learn something from this man" Charlie laughed and said "Kid you will go a long way in this Business".
The first meeting there were 17 Salesman in a broken down building in Fontana A.C. not working and in comes Ruben Ramirez, sharp dressed his meeting was quick he said "I only have one rule turn everybody, you can go to lunch for as long as you want, come in late, leave the lot when ever you want, I don’t care, just turn everybody because I can close anybody. Let’s ballooned the lot, let’s get to work." Then as people got up he said "Fidel stay here, I need to talk to you." As everyone left I was amazed it was not the typical meeting. As Ruben spoke he asked all kinds of questions, then he reached in his wallet and said "I have a proposition for you, Work as hard as you can and the best month you had as a closer I will beat it by three thousand dollars. To show you how serious I am, Here is $2,000 if I don’t beat your best month as a closer you can keep this money." I was shocked, the best month as a Closer for me was $14,000, that month with Ruben as my closer I made $25,000. Needless to say I had to give him his money back, when I tried he refused and told me to use the money to buy two good suits. I did not know how to dress for success till I met Ruben, In essence he bought my first two suits. When I do events I often get complimented on the way I dress, thanks again. Ruben once told me you need to dress the way you want to be addressed.
Through the years we worked together at only four stores Fontana Nissan, West Covina Toyota, Moreno valley Toyota and Massey Chevrolet. But his mentoring of me never stopped he continued to Educate me in Sales techniques and perspectives in Life. At all the stores he worked at, I visited him often, Ruben was always upbeat and great to be around. He always made you feel good. No matter what he was going through. I remember years back I heard he was in an Automobile Accident a bad one, When I went to see him he was on this machine were he was lying face down as I tryed to make him feel better I explained to him that God spared his life for a reason. As I told him various stories about our Deals through out the years to make him laugh he got serious, a side I had never seen before and he cried. He told me what great friend I was and said " Fidel what if I never walk again, I wouldn't be able to walk with Larry on the beach and play catch with him and walk along the side of him." As he cried I saw the fear of what he was saying. I tried to comfort him to no avail. Larry his son meant everything to him. He would beam when ever he would talk about what Larry had done or was about to do. Ruben was extremely proud of his son he was his Universe. I went to visit Ruben a few more times in the hospital until they dismiss him. Ruben made it and was able to walk and enjoy his Family. He was able to walk again by the miracle I call Jesus Christ.
Through the years I always stayed in contact with Ruben because he was always showing his craft to others that wanted to master the art of Closing. A few times he would ask me to speak to some of his Salesman or managers to keep them upbeat. When I left the Auto Industry I was running a Nissan store making good money, I joined a Network Marketing Company. Everyone in my circle of influence made fun me they thought I was dumb for giving up a good career in The Auto Industry and joining this Company. All but Ruben, he encouraged me to pursue my path he told me that I was one of the most talented individuals he had managed. Not only did he encourage me he also supported me, he was the first person to give me my first Corporate Account with my new Company and nine others, Thank you Ruben, Because of your help I made more money in nine years than I had made in 15 years working for someone else.
The last time I talked to Ruben he was a GSM at Redlands Toyota we spoke for 20 minutes and said how we needed to get together for lunch and catch up. Unfortunately that lunch never came, we as adults continue to make plans not ever knowing when our time is expired. You see Jesus knew when his time would expire, he knew the kiss of Judas would be the signal to arrest him, he knew at the last supper, who would betray him. Yet in all his Glory and love he still fed all his disciples and washed their feet, including those of the traitor. Why is LOVE mentioned over 310 times in the Bible. I believe it's because God wanted us to love one another the way he loved us. That’s why Jesus, is the only way to heaven, Agape love, the ultimate Love the love from God. For who so ever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life. As for my Best Friend Ruben I pray he reached out to his best friend Jesus before his Life expired, because I guarantee you this, Jesus was waiting for him to ask. In our trials and tribulations when we ask, Where Is God because we don’t see him, Believe this he sees you when all hope is gone because He is right next to you, weeping for the pain your going through. Waiting for us to ask him, to enter our lives so he may be our best friend. Ruben showed a tremendous amount of love to me and others I witness his passion for his craft how he loved sharing his knowledge with people on how to master a crazy business. He showed me compassion, tutoring and mentorship that will always remain in my heart and in the hearts of many for ever. That's where great friends should be, in our Hearts till we pass on to a greater life, Ruben so long, it's not goodbye for I have faith I will see you again my dear friend, You will be missed. Until we see each other again. The Earth Team will never be the same they lost a great Player and Coach.
Yours truly
Fidel
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Angel of Light
Hello Everyone,
God has blessed me with 49 years on this Beautiful Earth. As I reflect on this incredible journey, Through Success, Failures, Family issues, Death of loved ones, Financial issues, Health issues and failed relationships and places I have traveled through, 47 States of this Beautiful Country of ours and some of the most exotic parts of the World, literally met thousands of people from all walks of life and different races. I feel Blessed to have my inner circle of friends, people that truly make this a better World to live in. As I reflect on all these unique individuals I must write about someone that has made an immense impact on my Life. She Reminds me of this poem I read 25 years ago,
"Some people walk in our Life and exit quickly,
Others enter our Life and stay for a while,
While others walk in our Life and leave an impact on our Destination,
that remains in our Heart for ever."
God put it best when he said in Genesis 1:3-4 "Then God said let there be light" and there was light and God saw that the light was good. Then he separated the light from the darkness.
I believe our problems in Life are affiliated with darkness and God places light to shine our path out of the darkness, yet we are so stubborn we are not aware we are in darkness, it doesn't matter we are bumping into things or falling over obstacles, we believe we will be okay in the darkness. Yet with out light, plants, grass,trees and flowers don't grow, and with out God's light we don't grow either, we become stagnant. We need to understand that as living organism we cannot stand still in darkness, with out spoiling or worse dying in darkness.
Light is magnificent, sunny skies not a cloud in sight some would call it Heaven. Light allows for all the colors of the rainbow to shine brightly. I wouldn't want to exist in a World with out Light. I was fortunate enough to go on an Alaska cruise about 12 years ago for a month. During the time I went it never got dark, there was light all day and night, I loved it!
There our angels of Light that walk in our Lives and create such a Wonderful impact on our destiny, even when there not around they make us smile. This person is one of the special people in my Life that through the darkness, I have experience in the last year, has helped me to cope with some of the doubts and betrayal I felt that came, from a trusted source. I met her Miss C. 9 years ago at a Dealership I did some work for. At first it was Hi and Bye. Then she would come down and talk to me about different issues about her life, at the time I was doing very well and I was happy to assist her with my time. I made myself available when ever she needed to talk. Am I glad I was a good friend to her. Never in my wildest imagination would I have seen what was coming in my life and the problems I would have to face. God saw everything coming he is omni-present he sees in the present the future and in between. Thank you Father God for placing her in my life. Truly an Angel of Light, through the nine years I have known her I wish I loved people the way she does, she goes out of her way to babysit friends kids out of her way for Birthday and actually thinks about what to buy her friends for their Birthday's and Christmas.
The old saying "it's not the gift that counts it's the thought that counts" I never understood till I met her. She has unbelievable patience for friends that in my opinion take a little advantage of her, yet with her nothings changes she remains the same Faith full to her beliefs. I have watched her pray for people, help others in need and not once ever wanted something in return except true friendship. Through my darkness, I forgot this wonderful person's Birthday I was so involved with my darkness and feeling sorry for my self, I forgot to pay respect for the day she was created. For that I am so sorry, because I want you to know that I thank God the day you where born and with out you and the help of God himself I might not have gotten out of the darkness I was in. Just as a personal note to you I will never forget again, Because your Birth should always be celebrated. Now I can list all the things Miss C. has done for me and my Family but this blog would be 20 pages long. It's not suffice to just say thank you, but here goes, "THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE IN MY LIFE, YOU WILL REMAIN IN MY HEART FOR EVER YOUR LIFE MATTERS IN MINE"
John 3:15 No one has greater love, than to lay down his own life for his friends
This Angel of light Miss C., is this type of friend, "I would lay down my life for her. She makes this Grey World a colorful and spectacular place, for her being a part of the human race and everyone she touches have better lives because of her attitude and spirit about Life and God.
Now God has placed Angels of light in your life to get out of the darkness, look for them they will guide you out. God also has placed warriors in your life to fight the spiritual fight with you and defeat the enemy. Once again, with God for you who can possibly be against you. We have been anointed with Victory that was paid at the Cavalry Cross through Jesus himself, your life was paid for with a ransom blood of a sacred Life, Jesus the perfect lived life. Listen to God's voice his always guiding his sheep towards the light for the sheep that hear his voice and knock, he will come in and start a relationship of love and light. Do not let the enemy fool you and blind you, there is light after the darkness and the light is so beautiful you will never want to live in darkness again. Father God I worship and praise you for the Angels of light and warriors you have placed in my life to free me from bondage of the enemy and darkness, I love the light of your being, in Jesus name I speak Light to everyone that will hear your voice, amen.
Yours in Success,
Fidel
God has blessed me with 49 years on this Beautiful Earth. As I reflect on this incredible journey, Through Success, Failures, Family issues, Death of loved ones, Financial issues, Health issues and failed relationships and places I have traveled through, 47 States of this Beautiful Country of ours and some of the most exotic parts of the World, literally met thousands of people from all walks of life and different races. I feel Blessed to have my inner circle of friends, people that truly make this a better World to live in. As I reflect on all these unique individuals I must write about someone that has made an immense impact on my Life. She Reminds me of this poem I read 25 years ago,
"Some people walk in our Life and exit quickly,
Others enter our Life and stay for a while,
While others walk in our Life and leave an impact on our Destination,
that remains in our Heart for ever."
God put it best when he said in Genesis 1:3-4 "Then God said let there be light" and there was light and God saw that the light was good. Then he separated the light from the darkness.
I believe our problems in Life are affiliated with darkness and God places light to shine our path out of the darkness, yet we are so stubborn we are not aware we are in darkness, it doesn't matter we are bumping into things or falling over obstacles, we believe we will be okay in the darkness. Yet with out light, plants, grass,trees and flowers don't grow, and with out God's light we don't grow either, we become stagnant. We need to understand that as living organism we cannot stand still in darkness, with out spoiling or worse dying in darkness.
Light is magnificent, sunny skies not a cloud in sight some would call it Heaven. Light allows for all the colors of the rainbow to shine brightly. I wouldn't want to exist in a World with out Light. I was fortunate enough to go on an Alaska cruise about 12 years ago for a month. During the time I went it never got dark, there was light all day and night, I loved it!
There our angels of Light that walk in our Lives and create such a Wonderful impact on our destiny, even when there not around they make us smile. This person is one of the special people in my Life that through the darkness, I have experience in the last year, has helped me to cope with some of the doubts and betrayal I felt that came, from a trusted source. I met her Miss C. 9 years ago at a Dealership I did some work for. At first it was Hi and Bye. Then she would come down and talk to me about different issues about her life, at the time I was doing very well and I was happy to assist her with my time. I made myself available when ever she needed to talk. Am I glad I was a good friend to her. Never in my wildest imagination would I have seen what was coming in my life and the problems I would have to face. God saw everything coming he is omni-present he sees in the present the future and in between. Thank you Father God for placing her in my life. Truly an Angel of Light, through the nine years I have known her I wish I loved people the way she does, she goes out of her way to babysit friends kids out of her way for Birthday and actually thinks about what to buy her friends for their Birthday's and Christmas.
The old saying "it's not the gift that counts it's the thought that counts" I never understood till I met her. She has unbelievable patience for friends that in my opinion take a little advantage of her, yet with her nothings changes she remains the same Faith full to her beliefs. I have watched her pray for people, help others in need and not once ever wanted something in return except true friendship. Through my darkness, I forgot this wonderful person's Birthday I was so involved with my darkness and feeling sorry for my self, I forgot to pay respect for the day she was created. For that I am so sorry, because I want you to know that I thank God the day you where born and with out you and the help of God himself I might not have gotten out of the darkness I was in. Just as a personal note to you I will never forget again, Because your Birth should always be celebrated. Now I can list all the things Miss C. has done for me and my Family but this blog would be 20 pages long. It's not suffice to just say thank you, but here goes, "THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE IN MY LIFE, YOU WILL REMAIN IN MY HEART FOR EVER YOUR LIFE MATTERS IN MINE"
John 3:15 No one has greater love, than to lay down his own life for his friends
This Angel of light Miss C., is this type of friend, "I would lay down my life for her. She makes this Grey World a colorful and spectacular place, for her being a part of the human race and everyone she touches have better lives because of her attitude and spirit about Life and God.
Now God has placed Angels of light in your life to get out of the darkness, look for them they will guide you out. God also has placed warriors in your life to fight the spiritual fight with you and defeat the enemy. Once again, with God for you who can possibly be against you. We have been anointed with Victory that was paid at the Cavalry Cross through Jesus himself, your life was paid for with a ransom blood of a sacred Life, Jesus the perfect lived life. Listen to God's voice his always guiding his sheep towards the light for the sheep that hear his voice and knock, he will come in and start a relationship of love and light. Do not let the enemy fool you and blind you, there is light after the darkness and the light is so beautiful you will never want to live in darkness again. Father God I worship and praise you for the Angels of light and warriors you have placed in my life to free me from bondage of the enemy and darkness, I love the light of your being, in Jesus name I speak Light to everyone that will hear your voice, amen.
Yours in Success,
Fidel
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Prayer For Peace
Hello Everyone,
First thing that comes to my mind today is, all the suffering that's around the World with natural disasters. I hear People say, "Where is God" They say "If there was a God, why is he allowing all this suffering. The news comes with these horrific images of all the Death and devastation from these natural disasters, earthquakes,tidal waves and tsunamis. We see Images of people and buildings rocked to their core. Why? Just when you think is all over another disaster hits with more magnitude, as a Life Coach it breaks my heart, to see so much suffering in the World.
We are all seeking answers. Yet we are not asking the right question. With knowledge comes a great deal of responsibility. To apply the knowledge and share it with a World that is suffering and hungry for the truth. First what is the question. As far as I can remember from the business and personal world everyone wants to know their Purpose.
Why am I here?
Why am I going through this?
What is my Mission?
Before we can get that answer, we must first read the owners manual to our Life.
When ever we purchase any electronic device we always read the owners manual to set up the device, so we may operate it properly. Yet our life that is more complex than anything we have ever purchase, we put the manual away and some of us don't even have one, so can we read it. Who would know more about your purpose than the one that created it you. He left a manual for us to read, so we may find the purpose we were created it for.
The Manual, Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth (BIBLE). A blueprint for living your purpose driven life. Instructions by the ultimate Teacher on how to live on this Earth according to his will. It's sounds so simple, read,comprehend apply the knowledge and share it with others. We have already tried the World's way, write down short, medium and long term goals. Write a daily list of ten things to do. Read books on self development. Go to self development classes all these things are great if you mix solid Biblical principles along with that. If you think about this Prophets spoke over 300 prophecies of Jesus birth, life and Death. So much has been written about his existence, isn't he worth reading about. If you are like me, I have tried everything, yet everything pales in comparison to his written word. Even if you don't believe, it makes compelling reading, the stories are fascinating.
They say life expectancy is 75 years old, yet this man they called Jesus lived only 30 percent of that and he is and always will be the most talked about human being that has ever lived. Where he walked is considered Holy land, His Birthplace is visited by more visitors than any other place. Nations fight over the land he was born in. Now we go back, What is the Question?
What is our Purpose, Why are we here? Start Reading and find out.
If you're like me, "I want to know the Truth." Can you handle the truth?
If you don't have what you want out of life, Stop investing in the flesh, Invest in the Spirit. Our life is but a minute, Eternity is for ever. We all want our Life and Family to have a purpose, for our life to matter. For our life to echo in Eternity. Live a life, rich in Spirit and meaning. Make a difference in the World we live in,the world we have been sown in. Then all you have to do is Change your surroundings to accommodate your Purpose.
The World is grieving in pain from Economic, Natural, Man and Women made disasters. It's our Duty as believers to pray for Peace and hope for a World that is Dying slowly. Prayer makes a difference. Just know that God has a plan for you, no matter where your at in Life, He has a purpose for you. You might not be able to see God, but I promise you, he can see you, He will restore your life to it's original purpose. He will send the Red Cross, Fema and every form of Emergency help to assist you in your time of disaster. I know that his mercy and help has assisted me during my darkest hour and he continues to bring support all around me, with Friends family and outside sources and know this "I don't deserve anything he does for me", Jesus just gives based on his love and mercy that he has for you and me. Pray for a peaceful Nation, Pray for a Hopeful World and pray for Leaders to make the right decisions. Together we can make a difference with prayer. keep on praying. Be the difference you want in the World. Pray for Peace in the heart of the World. God Bless you and yours always.
No Jesus, No Peace
Know Jesus, Know Peace
Fidel
First thing that comes to my mind today is, all the suffering that's around the World with natural disasters. I hear People say, "Where is God" They say "If there was a God, why is he allowing all this suffering. The news comes with these horrific images of all the Death and devastation from these natural disasters, earthquakes,tidal waves and tsunamis. We see Images of people and buildings rocked to their core. Why? Just when you think is all over another disaster hits with more magnitude, as a Life Coach it breaks my heart, to see so much suffering in the World.
We are all seeking answers. Yet we are not asking the right question. With knowledge comes a great deal of responsibility. To apply the knowledge and share it with a World that is suffering and hungry for the truth. First what is the question. As far as I can remember from the business and personal world everyone wants to know their Purpose.
Why am I here?
Why am I going through this?
What is my Mission?
Before we can get that answer, we must first read the owners manual to our Life.
When ever we purchase any electronic device we always read the owners manual to set up the device, so we may operate it properly. Yet our life that is more complex than anything we have ever purchase, we put the manual away and some of us don't even have one, so can we read it. Who would know more about your purpose than the one that created it you. He left a manual for us to read, so we may find the purpose we were created it for.
The Manual, Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth (BIBLE). A blueprint for living your purpose driven life. Instructions by the ultimate Teacher on how to live on this Earth according to his will. It's sounds so simple, read,comprehend apply the knowledge and share it with others. We have already tried the World's way, write down short, medium and long term goals. Write a daily list of ten things to do. Read books on self development. Go to self development classes all these things are great if you mix solid Biblical principles along with that. If you think about this Prophets spoke over 300 prophecies of Jesus birth, life and Death. So much has been written about his existence, isn't he worth reading about. If you are like me, I have tried everything, yet everything pales in comparison to his written word. Even if you don't believe, it makes compelling reading, the stories are fascinating.
They say life expectancy is 75 years old, yet this man they called Jesus lived only 30 percent of that and he is and always will be the most talked about human being that has ever lived. Where he walked is considered Holy land, His Birthplace is visited by more visitors than any other place. Nations fight over the land he was born in. Now we go back, What is the Question?
What is our Purpose, Why are we here? Start Reading and find out.
If you're like me, "I want to know the Truth." Can you handle the truth?
If you don't have what you want out of life, Stop investing in the flesh, Invest in the Spirit. Our life is but a minute, Eternity is for ever. We all want our Life and Family to have a purpose, for our life to matter. For our life to echo in Eternity. Live a life, rich in Spirit and meaning. Make a difference in the World we live in,the world we have been sown in. Then all you have to do is Change your surroundings to accommodate your Purpose.
The World is grieving in pain from Economic, Natural, Man and Women made disasters. It's our Duty as believers to pray for Peace and hope for a World that is Dying slowly. Prayer makes a difference. Just know that God has a plan for you, no matter where your at in Life, He has a purpose for you. You might not be able to see God, but I promise you, he can see you, He will restore your life to it's original purpose. He will send the Red Cross, Fema and every form of Emergency help to assist you in your time of disaster. I know that his mercy and help has assisted me during my darkest hour and he continues to bring support all around me, with Friends family and outside sources and know this "I don't deserve anything he does for me", Jesus just gives based on his love and mercy that he has for you and me. Pray for a peaceful Nation, Pray for a Hopeful World and pray for Leaders to make the right decisions. Together we can make a difference with prayer. keep on praying. Be the difference you want in the World. Pray for Peace in the heart of the World. God Bless you and yours always.
No Jesus, No Peace
Know Jesus, Know Peace
Fidel
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