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MERIT, EXCELLENCE, INTELLIGENCE
Unlock Your Potential: Moving from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence (MEI).

This book is for those who are ready to question their life's path and deeply reflect on their contribution to society. By understanding and valuing MERIT, EXCELLENCE and INTELLIGENCE, a future of success becomes achievable.
 
 
We all have the potential to improve ourselves!
 
Do you want to deepen your understanding of meritocracy, explore the paths to excellence, and develop your intellect to overcome obstacles with the ultimate goal of improving your chances of success in life?
 
Whatever path you choose - financial, spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, philanthropic, community, or family - it is crucial to recognize that you alone are responsible for earning your place.
 
Regardless of your culture, race, religion, economic or social background, the understanding of merit, excellence, and intelligence is universally recognized as vital for the well-being of individuals, families, workplaces, and society.
 
Whatever your goals, merit, excellence, and intelligence are the foundations of success.
 
Many self-help books offer quick fixes, but personal development will not occur simply by following prescribed steps. It requires much more!
 
To realize your potential, you need a detailed program to shape your future. That's the goal of « Merit, Excellence, Intelligence » which will help you create a clear program for your personal growth, success, and happiness.
 
The fundamental principles of this book will guide you to change your future and discover your authentic self as soon as possible. It's time to ask questions, get answers, and reflect.
Remember, changing your life for a better destiny depends entirely on you!
 
   
 
 
 
If you aspire to grow and progress both personally and professionally, it is essential to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become proactive in the face of challenges and ready for the future.
 
This book explains how to improve your ability to achieve your success goals.
 
Success is the only part of our lives that we can control through our actions or inactions.
Remember that success stems from Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence.
 
 
Germain Decelles, o.s.j., MBA


TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 –  Happiness in life                                                                     
IN SEARCH OF HAPPINESS?
What is happiness?
What is happiness in life?
What is fleeting happiness?
What is true happiness?
What makes happiness stable and real?
How to define happiness in life?
What makes someone happy?
What does a happy person look like?
What are the main characteristics of happy people?
1. Happy people love themselves:
2. Happy people feel a sense of personal control:
3. Happy people are optimistic:
4. Happy people are outgoing:
5. Happy people have close relationships:
6. Happy people have a spiritual foundation:
7. Happy people tend to have balanced lives:
8. Happy people are creative:


LIFE'S PURPOSE
What exactly is your life purpose?
Is your life purpose, your contribution?
How does life purpose evolve?
How do we find our purpose in life?
What is your purpose?

Why do we look for a purpose in life?
How do we know when we have found our purpose?

BALANCE IN LIFE
Are you seeking a better balance in your life?
1. Learn to say « no »:
2. Take time for yourself:
3. Take care of your mental and physical health:
4. Meditate:
5. Spend time with family and friends:
6. Spend more time in nature:
7. Do what you love:
8. Disconnect:
 
CHAPTER 2 – Law and society
LAW IN HUMAN EVOLUTION

LAW: THE ESSENTIAL ELEMENT
Why do we need laws?
Why are laws important for the organization of life in society?
Does law express the values of a society?
Are the rules of law, the only other social rules?

LAW AND CULTURAL NORMS
Are we supposed to ignore the law?

THE LAW AND THE TRAVELER AND THE EMIGRANT

THE LAW – FRÉDÉRIC BASTIAT
1. The law does not create the law, but discovers it:
2. The State cannot do what an individual does not have the right to do:
3. The law cannot be an instrument of equalization without becoming despoiling:
4. The law can only be negative:
 
CHAPTER 3 –  Knowing yourself is knowing others 
How to discover yourself?
1. Make sense of your story:
2. Focus on your strengths:
3. Embrace silence:
4. Find meaning:
5. Therapy can help:

HOW WE PERCEIVE OURSELVES
Are we inclined to believe too easily?
What are the differences between naive and useful idiot?
How can a naive as well as a useful idiot improve?

THINK FOR YOURSELF OR WHAT SHOULD YOU THINK
How to develop critical thinking skills?
How to create your own thinking?
Are there benefits to practicing self-awareness?

THE EMOTIONS THAT SURROUND YOU
How to discern those who suffer from low emotional intelligence?
1. They always have to be right:
2. They ignore other people's feelings:
3. They behave insensitively:
4. They blame others for their problems:
5. They have poor coping skills:
6. They have emotional breakdowns:
7. They have relationship difficulties:

SELF-AWARENESS
Why is self-awareness important?
What is self-awareness?
Why is it important to be self-aware?
How to improve self-awareness?
1. Find and nurture your passions:
2. Forget the past:
3. Set goals:
4. Appreciate what you have:
5. Rethink what relationships are important:

HOW TO SPOT BAD AND GOOD PEOPLE
1. They are passive aggressive:
2. They don't seem supportive:
3. You feel uncomfortable around them:
4. They don't listen to you:
5. They don't make any effort:

MANAGING THE FRUSTRATION OF OTHERS
How can they be so... stupid?
How to adjust your perspective?
1. The difference between stupidity and bad personality:
2. Not everyone can meet your standards:
3. A person's background and drawbacks:
4. Don't judge other people's abilities:

MANAGING A DIFFICULT PERSON
How to deal with stubbornness?
1. Refusal to change:
2. Rigidity:
3. Difficulty in compromising:
4. Resistance to authority:
5. Defensive behavior:
How to avoid disagreements?
1. The difficulty in changing a stubborn person:
2. Avoid controversial topics:
3. Be kind:
4. The emotional reaction:
5. No gossip or complaints:
6. Ignore them:
7. Walk away from a dead-end situation:
What to think of « busybody »?

THE INTELLECTUAL LEVEL
1. Lack of skills:
2. Be prepared to explain things further:
3. Be respectful:
4. Recognize and encourage their strengths:
 
CHAPTER 4 – The character and value of a person
STRENGTH OF CHARACTER

ESSENTIAL VALUES
What is integrity?
1. They value other people’s time:
2. They give credit where credit is due:
3. They are genuine:
4. They are always honest:
5. They never take advantage of others:
6. They don’t argue when they disagree:
7. They usually give people the benefit of the doubt:
8. They know when something is bothering someone:
9. They believe others:
10. They apologize first:
11. They are humble:
12. They do good when they can:
13. They are always kind to those in need:

What is honesty?
What is courage?
1. The difference between courage and bravery:
2. Courage is contagious:

What makes a person loyal?
What describes kindness?
How to recognize a bold person?
1. Being bold:
2. Being bold is a good trait:

How important is patience?
Demonstrate perseverance?
What is firmness in leadership?

THE LOSS OF CONFIDENCE
Do you have confidence in yourself?
1. Don’t get distracted:
2. Work on your weaknesses:
3. Believe in yourself:
4. Examine your successes:
5. Keep track of compliments received:
6. Seek validation from others:
7. Take on challenges:
8. Above all, be positive:
9. Know how to act towards others:


FEAR
What is the root cause of fear?
What is fear, really?
Why is fear a lie?
How to overcome fear?
What does it mean to make yourself a « man »?
Do you show courage when you are wrong?
1. Practice humility:
2. Recognize what’s stopping you from saying « I was wrong. »
3. It’s okay to explain that at the time, the decision made sense:
4. Be open to learning:
5. Admit when you’re wrong:

What about speaking your mind?
1. Timing is important:
2. Be specific:
3. Be objective and don’t let yourself be influenced by emotion:
4. Targeted solutions are appreciated:
5. Focus on the positive:
6. Always be polite and respectful:


THE VALUE OF A PERSON
How to recognize a valuable person?
What is a valuable person?
What gives a person value?
Where is the true value of a person?
How is a person's value measured?
How to become a valuable person?

PERSONAL AND MORAL VALUES
How to develop a good understanding of your values?
Do you have a clear understanding of moral values?
Do you understand the distinctions between ethics, moral values and personal values?
1. Ethics:
2. Moral values:
3. Personal values:


COMMON SENSE
 
CHAPTER 5 –  The realities of life                                                           
THE QUESTIONING
What questions should we ask ourselves about the realities of life?
1. Relationships are a two-way street:
2. Many things you don’t like in your life are your fault:
3. There are bad people in the world:
4. Life doesn’t give us anything:
5. Plans frequently go off the rails:
6. You can’t go back and change the past:
7. The grass isn’t always greener on the other side:
8. Not all relationships last:
9. Good things happen to bad people:
10. Bad things can happen as a result of your actions:
11. You won’t always be able to move on easily:
12. Life will never be perfect:
13. Life goes by so fast:
14. You can only control yourself and your actions:
15. You can’t count on anyone but yourself:
16. There will be bad days:
17. Failure is part of the plan:
18. Even if something isn’t your fault, it can still be your responsibility:
19. Your loved ones will pass away:
20. Kindness isn’t always rewarded:
21. Fairness is rarely considered:
22. Busy doesn’t equal productivity :
23. Actually, you have time:

What are the sad realities of life that you must learn to accept?
1. Bad things happen to good people:
2. The education system doesn’t provide the right tools to succeed:
3. The government isn’t there to help you:
4. Most of society is steering you in the wrong direction:
5. Money is extremely important, no matter what people tell you:
6. You have to fail at something if you want to do something great:
7. There will always be hate and crime:
8. Achieving big goals is hard:
9. Social media can ruin your life if you let it:
10. The health and diet industry doesn’t care about your health:
11. You can’t please everyone:
12. Negativity is everywhere:

What are the harsh realities that actually help us move forward in life?
1. The first steps forward are rarely easy:
2. Progress is slow and incremental:
3. You will always have less control than you would like:
4. You can’t avoid risk without avoiding life:
5. Your biggest daily problems are often in your head:
6. Long-term happiness can’t be bought, it has to be earned:
7. Not everyone will support you:
8. You are better off without certain people in your daily life:
9. You can’t have joy in life without occasional pain:
10. Life is constantly changing, day by day:


POSITIVE THINKING
What is a positive mental attitude?
Is it important to have a positive mental attitude?
Does your attitude have a profound impact on you and others?
1. Self-centeredness:
2. Resistance to change:
3. Resentment:
4. Jealousy:
5. Procrastination:
6. Avoiding difficult conversations:
7. Gossiping:
8. Complaining:
9. A victim mentality:
10. Impatience:
11. Pessimism:
12. Cynicism:
13. Excusing:
14. Giving up:
15. Seeking new experiences:

What does a positive mindset look like?
1. Resilience:
2. Courage:
3. Optimism:
4. Gratitude:
5. Acceptance:
6. Be curious:
7. Smile and kindness:
8. Be kind to yourself:
9. Don’t take things personally:
10. Rejoice in others’ success:

CHAPTER 6 –  Human values                                                             
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VALUES
What is the difference between human values, ethical values and Moral values?
1. Human values:
2. Ethical values:
3. Moral values:


THE MOST IMPORTANT HUMAN VALUES
1. Freedom:
2. Justice:
3. Fairness:
4. Respect:
5. Tolerance:
6. Honesty:
7. Ethics:
8. Responsibility:
9. Loyalty:


CLARIFY YOUR PERSONAL VALUES
What are core personal values?
How are personal values formed?
What is a personal value system?
Why are core personal values important?
Are personal values final?
What are your personal values?
1. Self-respect:
2. Courage:
3. Adaptability:
4. Flexibility:
5. Personal well-being:
6. Personal growth:
7. Well-being:
8. Family:
9. Uniqueness:
10. Open-mindedness:
11. Integrity:
12. Trustworthiness:


STAND IN DEFENSE OF OTHERS
Why defend others?
1. Know your values:
2. Analyze the situation and assess the risks:
3. Decide on action:
4. Defend yourself appropriately:


NOT TO BE OFFENSIVE
1. Think and choose your words carefully:
2. Be an active listener and paraphrase:
3. Let people share their perspectives:
4. Give warm feedback:
5. Ask open-ended questions:
6. Ask for explanation:
7. Ask for advice and suggestions:
8. Don’t take things personally:
9. Be humble in your speaking:
10. Exhibit confidence when speaking:
11. Always have a clear and firm point of view:
12. Use confident body language:
13. Do your homework and prepare:
14. Visualize in advance:
15. Speak slowly and allow for silences:
16. Correct negative issues quickly:
17. Ask for change instead of pointing out a mistake:
18. Criticize behavior, not personality traits:
19. Value actions over results:
20. Manage feelings of superiority carefully:

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE
What should be considered when setting boundaries?
1. Learn to be happy alone:
2. Define what you want from your relationships:
3. Be positive:
4. Be true and authentic:
5. Free yourself from toxic people:

Why do you attract evil?
1. You constantly want to please others:
2. You try to find a solution to every problem:
3. You lack self-confidence:
4. You don’t assert yourself enough:

How to stop attracting bad people?
1. Set boundaries:
2. Manage your emotions:


FAMILY VALUES
How to establish a family unit?

HAVE CONFIDENCE

DEFINE YOUR CULTURE

KNOW HISTORY

HAVING A NATIONAL CONSCIOUSNESS
 
CHAPTER 7 – Mental manipulation                                                            

What are the forms of manipulation?
1. Positive Manipulation:
2. Egocentric Manipulation:
3. Malicious Mental Manipulation:

What are the characteristics of manipulators?
How to identify a manipulator?
1. The manipulator seduces:
2. The manipulator makes you feel guilty:
3. The manipulator denigrates and devalues you:

Are there several mind control techniques?
1. Flattery:
2. Gaslighting:
3. Straw Man Strategy:
4. Threats and Blackmail:
5. Scapegoat Strategy:
6. Double Dealing:
7. Seduction:
8. Victimization:

What are the consequences for victims?
How to get rid of psychological manipulation or brainwashing?
1. Become aware of your condition:
2. Take some distance and be firm:
3. Take drastic measures:


PSYCHOLOGICAL VAMPIRISM
1. Narcissism:
2. The Victimized:
3. The Controlling:
4. The Talkers:
5. The Drama Queens:

 
CHAPTER 8 – Social, economic and political context                                            
WE ARE NOT ALL THE SAME

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
What is DEI?
1. What is Diversity?
2. What is Equity?
3. What is Inclusion?
4. Why are Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Important?
5. How to Implement DEI in the Workplace?


THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COIN
Are there any problems with DEI?

THE POLITICALLY CORRECT
What does the term « politically correct » mean?
What is the new term for « politically correct »?
What does the word « woke » mean?
What is a politically correct person?
What exactly does it mean to be « politically correct » these days?
What if freedom of speech was undermined?

WOKEISM
What about « woke » jargon?
1. Anti-racism:
2. Equity:
3. Critical race theory:
4. Systemic or structural racism:
5. Social justice:
6. Microaggression:
7. A bias or implied association:
8. « White » fragility:

What is the best way to chat with a « woke » person?

THE SOURCE OF THE « WOKE» PROBLEM
A. The family challenge
How to prepare your child for life?
1. Good Relationships:
2. Valuing Education:
3. Promoting Healthy Living:
4. Teaching Respect:
5. How to Be Responsible:
6. Learning to Work Hard:
7. Spiritual Values and Beliefs:
8. How to Develop Patriotic Values:

How to evolve alone in life?

B. The educational challenge
What is the purpose of an educational system?
What is ideology in education?
What is indoctrination in education?
What is a « woke curriculum? »
What is the influence of « woke philosophy » in education?
How to interact with the teacher?

RADICAL IDEOLOGY
The vocabulary?
1. Antonyms for radical:
2. Radical belief based on faith:
3. Radical communism:
4. A radical person:
5. Radical Marxist theorist:
6. Radical economist:
7. Fascism in simple terms:
8. Radical thinking:
9. A radical state of mind:


THE MEMORICIDE

THE MEDIA AND GOVERNMENTS
Are we in a world of fact manipulation?
Why journalists must be honest?
What is the journalistic process?
What is a news commentator?

CARING ABOUT POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT
Who makes these laws and what impact do they have on us?
How can we understand the issues?
1. The importance of being aware of the problems around us:
2. Being socially aware:
3. Being aware of your society:
4. Being aware of the issues in our society:
5. Politics and its meaning:
6. Politics is important for society:
7. A political awareness:
8. Being politically aware:
9. Comparing politics:
10. Being aware of the world:
11. Be aware of globalization:

What to consider when voting?
 
CHAPTER 9 – Merit                                               
How can we define « merit »?
How can we recognize « merit »?
What should be considered when assessing « merit »?
How can we avoid falling into the trap of judging others?

LIFE IS A SERIES OF TRIALS

MERITOCRACY
What is Integrity?
What is Honesty?
What do we mean by Willingness to Learn?
How to Improve?

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY

STRONG CHARACTER TRAITS

EXERCISE COMMON SENSE

ADMIT THAT YOU ARE WRONG

COWARD OR HERO

BE UNCONVENTIONAL

PERSEVERANCE

SUCCEED BY « MERIT »
1. Visualize success:
2. Set concrete goals:
3. Write down your goals:
4. Describe your action plan:
5. Set a timeline:
6. Identify potential obstacles:
7. Reflect and adjust:


THE ESSENTIAL IN THE MERIT
Are « merit » system principles important?
1. Concern for customers and public interest:
2. Effectiveness and efficiency:
Performance management according to the « merit » system?
1. Planning:
2. Monitoring:
3. Development:
4. Evaluation:
5. Reward:
 
CHAPTER 10 – Excellence                                                  
THE PATH TO EXCELLENCE
How to achieve excellence while avoiding failure?
1. Know yourself, know your strengths and weaknesses:
2. Set realistic goals to achieve:
3. You must always be focused:
4. Take care of your mental and physical health:
5. Be thirsty for knowledge:
6. Be careful about your company:
7. Always be faithful to your commitments and follow-up:
8. Choose to excel despite the level of difficulty:
9. Be open to change:
10. Maintain an optimistic attitude towards yourself and your goal:

What does the value of excellence symbolize?
How do we demonstrate excellence?
How do we achieve a sense of accomplishment?
What about kindness and healthy efforts?

EXCELLENCE IN WORK
How to clarify the value of excellence at work?
1. The concept of Excellence:
2. The value of excellence in Business:
3. Excellence and Business Ethics:
4. Quality and Excellence Management:
5. Standards of Excellence:


LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE
How to ensure excellence?
1. A clear vision:
2. Enrolling others:
3. Leaders stand for something:
4. Empowering others:
5. Evaluating progress:
6. Encouraging:

What are the characteristics and common traits of people who excel?
1. They are the masters of themselves:
2. They are curious about everything:
3. They bring added value:
4. They create opportunities and accept change:
5. They are not passive, but interactive:
6. They leave a legacy:

How can we find excellence through others?
1. Identify Talented People:
2. Seek Mentorship:
3. Collaborate with Diverse Teams:
4. Listen and Learn Actively:
5. Give Constructive Feedback:
6. Celebrate Achievements:
7. Foster a Culture of Continuous Learning:
8. Empower Others:
9. Be Open to New Perspectives:


SOCIAL EXCELLENCE
How to reach excellence?
 
CHAPTER 11 – Intelligence                              
HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
Is intelligence something innate?
Does having a degree automatically mean a higher level of intelligence?
Would you like to be smarter?
Can I be open-minded?
1. Be aware of your biases:
2. Consider the opposing point of view:
3. Support good intentions:
4. Ask questions:
5. Think from a neutral point of view:
6. Make new connections:

Do you reject new ideas?

TRUE INTELLIGENCE
1. How do people think?
2. Critical thinking:
3. Problem solving:
4. Goal setting:
5. Emotional intelligence:
6. Enjoying solitude:
7. Adaptability:
8. Resilience:
9. Curiosity:
10. Open-mindedness:
11. 1Self-criticism:
12. Continuous learning:
13. A sensitivity to the experiences of others:
14. Courage as a factor of intelligence:
15. Appreciation of the arts:


STREET SMARTS
1. Embrace experiential learning and be willing to make mistakes:
2. Life is full of uncertainties and discomfort:
3. Adopt diverse perspectives:
4. Admit when you are wrong:
5. Avoid cherry-picking or forcing information to fit your expectations:
6. Read between the lines of what is said:
7. The importance of studying sales and marketing:

IMAGINATION
CHAPTER 12 – Make your life a reality                      
YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR LIFE
How to achieve it?
1. Examine where you are now:
2. Change your perspective:
3. Identify your passions and talents:
4. Let your curiosity guide you:
5. Accept the unknown:
6. Accept that mistakes are part of the process:
7. Monitor your progress:
8. Seek inspiration from others:
9. Understand your purpose:
10. Set realistic goals:
11. Find strength in flexibility:
12. Be patient and persistent:
13. Seek professional advice:


IDENTIFY YOUR LIFE GOALS
What do you need to clarify before you start identifying?
How to develop a growth mindset?
How to create an action plan?
A. Set your goals:
1. Clarify your life goals:
2. Recognize your strengths:
3. Value qualified people:
4. Identify obstacles that may interfere with your goal:


B. Create a plan:
1. Talk to someone who has succeeded:
2. Create an action plan to achieve your goals: Evaluate your progress:

C. Change your perspective:
1. Learn to delay self-esteem:
2. Cultivate your determination:
3. Work on your social skills:
4. Have confidence:
5. Accept change:


DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME
How to use your most valuable asset?
1. Believe:
2. Know where you are going:
3. Seek true success:
4. Live in the moment:
5. Defer short-term thrills for long-term rewards:
6. Always keep learning:
7. Don’t worry about details:
8. Respect morals:

How to stop wasting time?
1. Stay off the internet:
2. Keep your email inbox closed:
3. Cell phone text messages:
4. Do all your work on one device:
5. Make a schedule:
6. Try to batch tasks when you can:
7. Slow down:
8. Stay focused on the task at hand:
9. Try to prioritize your tasks:
10. Give yourself some downtime:


DISCOVER YOUR PASSIONS
Are Passions the Same as Hobbies?
How to live a life of passion and determination?
1. Schedule regular time to pursue your passion:
2. Connect with like-minded people:
3. Continue to learn and grow:
4. Share your passion with others:
5. Be patient and kind to yourself:

How to discover your passion?
1. Engage in introspection:
2. Experiment and explore:
3. Embrace the principle of trial and error:
4. Seek advice from those with particular passions
5. Be consistent in your commitment to your passion:

SELF-DISCIPLINE
How to find motivation?
Are failure victories?

PEOPLE NEED RULES

OFFERING HOPE

LEAD BY EXAMPLE

BE ENTHUSIASTIC FOR THE FUTURE

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
In addition to his writing activity, Germain Decelles plays a role as a strategist and facilitator in change management.

Each year, he offers several seminars and training sessions on change management, transformation, and business innovation. In addition, he is the president of WebTech Management and Publishing Incorporated.

With over 40 years of experience in business and consulting on local and international markets, Germain Decelles has worked in various sectors such as retail, distribution, information and communication technologies, transportation, manufacturing, financial services, and government organizations.

He has received training from prestigious institutions such as the Ford Motors Management Institute, the Chrysler Leasing Institute, the International Forecasting Institute, McGill University, the Kappa Institute, and the Digital Equipment Computer Institute. He holds a master's degree in business administration from Concordia College & University and a certificate in business management and organization from Hautes Études commerciales de Montréal.
 
Germain Decelles, o.s.j., MBA
A retired member of the Canadian Coast Guard (S.A.C.S.M.), Germain Decelles serves as the secretary of the General Assembly and as an international advisor. In 1990, he received the Admiralty Service Award for promoting the service internationally. He is also a member of the Sovereign Order of Saint John of Jerusalem.
Germain Decelles and his family reside in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
You can contact him at the following address: gdecelles@webtechmanagement.com

 
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