Do you ever kick yourself in he ass?
Beat yourself up?
Don’t give yourself enough credit?
They say we’re our own toughest critics.
I believe it.
I’m hard on myself – very hard, actually… Like, I’m never satisfied hard…
It can be good, it can be bad.
But tonight, I’ll sleep well.
Why?
Because today I sent out a few E-Mail promoting Traffic Formula 2.0 and made over $800 so far today…
Some have made more. Some less. Some nothing (hang in there though).
But at the end of day, I made $800 for about 30 minutes of work in an industry pursued by millions looking to finally understand this game…
That’s not too shabby for a shy tech geek who has only been marketing online for about 15 months …
Even better – I have this “system” so refined that I can teach almost anyone to do this if they’ll just go through the obstacle course…
In fact, in many ways, it’s almost like getting into the NFL or something very difficult to achieve in life.
Today, I’ve realized I’m proud of myself – and it’s “odd” for someone with my personality type to say that.
I have to stop kicking myself in the ass so much …
And so I say to you if you’re having results, keep going, never quit and give yourself a pat on the back because you’re a masterpiece in progress.
If you’re competitive and very stubborn, well so am I, so use those elements to your advantage, but give yourself credit when hit a milestone.
Odd post – I know…
Just thought I’d share.
Sound Off
What about you? Do you kick yourself in the ass and beat yourself up?
Let me know …
Now I’m going to bed. See you tomorrow.
]]>How would that feel? If it feels like utopia, I have some GOOD news and BAD news for you…
Because I like to solve people’s problems, I always like to get the BAD news first, so here it is …
Bad News … Oh No!
The BAD news is that it’s NOT easy as it sounds to setup and build a successful online business with a strong residual income, especially if you have a poor work ethic and a job mentality mindset..
Here’s a few things you must get good at to achieve that utopia you recently painted in your mind from home with a home business:
- How do you master lead generation?
- Do you use offline or online advertising or both?
- How do you “effectively” follow-up with your prospects?
- How do you know if there’s actually a market for your product?
- How large should your marketing budget be if you want to make $50,000/monthly or more?
- How do you make ads FTC compliant so that you stay of out hot water with the government?
- How do you leverage your time with a personal assistant? Where do you find one?
- What should you do with the money you make so you don’t blow it all like most people do?
- How do you train your team so that they can duplicate your success?
- How do you leverage your time and resources so you’re not working 70 hours a week? (this is huge)
Good News … Yeah!
There’s a lot to it, but the good news is that you’ve found this blog and I can help you … if you can help yourself.
If you’ve ever pursued a home business before, then this information is going to feel like a completely honest, open, and revealing breath of fresh-air compared to some of the garbage you’ve probably heard in the past.
I can show you how to build a pipeline of prospects, and then how to market to them “correctly” using automated tools … it’s the only way to go in my opinion.
The Internet is Full of Garbage …
Too many times, too many people get sucked into hype and sold on empty promises like, “The system does all of the work for you.”
Well guess what … That kind of talk and positioning does nothing but attract lazy losers who don’t want to do anything, unappreciative customers, and the attention of the good-ol’ boys at the FTC.
Sounds like a winning strategy, doesn’t it?
Well before we go any further into that topic, let’s step back and take a quick look at your options…
95% of all home businesses are usually found in the MLM or direct sales industry.
While they have many similarities, the primary difference is the compensation model. I prefer the direct sales model because it’s MUCH easier to replace a full-time or six-figure income compared to any other type of home business. Period. With that said, here’s two secrets of earning a real income from home …
Two Quick Secrets
Secret #1: Choose DIRECT SALES over multi-level marketing (MLM)
If you want to generate a large income quickly and attract higher quality people. If you want to attract the business owners, professional salespeople and white collar professionals like I do, you need to have a business that pay high ticket money.
Let’s be frank: Business owners, professional salespeople and white collar professionals have, during their life, proved they can finish what they start and they are producers and go-getters. We don’t want to bust our ass for $20, $30, $50 and $100 checks … period. If that doesn’t resonate with you, build a bridge and get over it.
Secret #2: Understand how you will really make your money and build your mini-empire.
You see, a business opportunity is really nothing – not an opportunity at all. In fact, it’s just an agreement on a piece of paper.
Joining for the Wrong Reasons
The vast majority of people who end up starting a home business do so because they get all hyped-up, usually on a conference call, about some “super” new product that they think will overtake the market and make them millions in the process.
Well .. unfortunately … that’s not how it works. But boy did that conference call sound good and that presenter was massively articulate.
The only way you’re ever going to make REAL money … I’m talking $500,000, to multiples of that, is to do one single thing…
And if you’ll sit back and really absorb the meaning of what I’m about to share with you, money will NEVER be an issue for you again. Ever. I guarantee it 100%.
So here’s the most valuable piece of advice you’ll ever get from me:
Increase your personal value to the world.
IS THAT IT?
Yes that’s it: “Increase your personal value to the world.”
Did you ever consider that the amount of money you make is a direct measure of your worth to society? It’s why a software engineer makes more than a cashier. They’re simply more valuable.
And if you want to increase your income, you MUST increase your value to others. Once you do that, money starts coming at you like wouldn’t believe. Business becomes a piece of cake.
Social Dynamics
It all comes down to “social dynamics.”
You see, people like to work with, learn from, and buy from proven leaders who can offer them REAL value. People want to invest in a business from someone they perceive as a consultant, not just another peddler preaching hype.
It’s a genetic instinct because associating ourselves with people of means and power increases our chances for survival and prosperity. If you don’t believe me, take a look at how much money you make and then take a look at how much the five people you spend the most time with make. Then find someone making 50K+ a month and check out how much the five people he spends the most time with makes.
This is nothing new — this behavior dates back to the cavemen days.
In essence, when you increase your value to others, you never have to “sell” anything. People approach you. Your become a prosperity magnet, an agent of change, a leader and achieving the kind of financial prosperity you want becomes so easy, it’s a “non-issue”.
On the other hand, if you don’t have any real value to offer someone, they’ll take their business elsewhere to a court they see has value, especially if it’s a great prospect and an attractive person.
As Jim Rohn says,
To attract attractive people, you must become attractive.
So the most important thing you could ever do, no matter what your occupation, is to increase your value to others by increasing your knowledge, experience, and skill sets.
And that’s when marketing becomes FUN!
It’s My Advantage
My knowledge of Internet Marketing is why so many entrepreneurs choose to work with me. As one of the top income earners in the industry with the ability to write and engineer custom Web Sites and software, I obviously have a lot of value to offer sharp, ambitious people like yourself …
… especially in the arena of Internet Marketing and using online systems that market and generate leads and sales non-stop. I love the Internet and know how to to de-mystify the “techie” stuff.
Now go learn all you can about Internet Marketing, leadership, prospecting, etc. There’s a ton of resources out there. And make sure you align yourself with winners!
]]>NEVER Blame Your Upline For Your Failure
The first thing you need to remember is that you should never blame your upline for your own failure. Even if your upline isn’t doing well, this is no excuse for you. You are responsible for the actions that you take. Don’t try putting the blame off on your upline if you don’t succeed.
If you are not succeeding and making a profit, then more than likely it’s because you are doing something wrong. You need to find out what it is and stop doing what isn’t promoting you. Your success does not hinge merely on the success of your upline. So, start accepting the blame yourself instead of trying to pass it all off on someone else. Accountability is a very admirable quality – learn it.
You’re Not Responsible When Your Downline Fails
At some point you are going to become an upline leader yourself. When you become a leader, you’ll have a team below you. Often your team can help you to make even more money in network marketing as it’s all about leverage.
It’s your job to help train your downline and to give them the instructions they need in order to be successful. However, this doesn’t mean that you are responsible if certain members of your downline fail. Drill this into your head: The failure of people in your downline is not something that you are personally responsible for. Each person in your downline is responsible for themselves and whether or not they are successful. So, don’t feel guilty if something happens and someone in your downline doesn’t make it or they totally fail. This is not your fault.
Remember You’re NOT A Baby Sitter
When you have people in your downline, it’s so important that you remember that you’re not a baby sitter. Sure, you are there to provide help along the way, but you shouldn’t have to baby sit those in your downline. Give them the information they’ll need and then let them go. They will be responsible for how they use the information and how they perform in network marketing. You should have not to spend the time repeatedly looking over their shoulder to make sure they are performing. Let them go, don’t baby sit them, but be ready to offer some help if they ask for it.
The Guilt Factor – Quitting Because You Feel Responsible
Unfortunately, one of the main reason that good people quit network marketing is because they feel responsible for their downline and feel the need to baby sit them. And if the a team member doesn’t perform, many people take it personally and, on a subconcious level, struggle to make more sales and grow their sales team.
Over time this becomes a burden and can be very frustrating as well, which is so many people end up in the network marketing cemetery. It’s important that you don’t let these feelings control your ability to be successful in network marketing yourself. You don’t need to feel responsible for what your upline or downline does. Instead of quitting, refocus on what really matters – being a success yourself.
It All Starts And Stops With YOU!
Remember, when it comes to network marketing, it all starts and stops with you. If you are successful, that’s because of you. If you fail, then it’s probably your fault. You aren’t responsible for others and they aren’t responsible for you either. You are the one that will make or break this business. Once you begin to realize this, you’ll feel a new type of freedom. You’ll feel as if the chains have been broken and you are free to be successful. Don’t let those feelings drag you down, but be responsible for your self and you’ll be able to climb your way to success if you are willing to work hard yourself.
As the saying goes, “the buck starts and stops with you.” So never pass it.
]]>You’re Broke Because You Want To Be
Well, you are.
It’s true.
I say it.
And so does Larry Winget.
Who the heck is Larry Winget?
Well, he’s the host of A&E’s show Big Spender. He’s also known as the pitbull of personal development.
I’m currently reading his book right not titled … ding ding … You’re Broke Because You Want To Be and I highly recommend you check out ASAP.
WARNING: Larry is not soft and he’s going to give it to you straight. So if you need a good kick in the ass, this is your book. And it’s an easy read too because it’s straight to the point, transitions well and leaves out the fluff.
Here’s what Robert Kiyosaki had to say about the book:
“Larry Winget is a great guy—he’s tough, talks straight, and has a big heart. Read this book if you need a good kick in the butt!”
So if you’re broke … it’s because you want to be. Read this book if you disagree with me!
]]>Right now we are going to talk about mindset. What it is, what you have to do to master it and what will happen when you do.
Whether you are disciplined in exercising your mind or you think you can sit idly by without developing your mind, you will find great value here.
First, what is mindset exactly? I think most of us have a general description, but let’s get specific.
From the website of Merriam-Webster:
mindset
One entry found.
Main Entry: mind–set
Pronunciation: \’mīn(d)-,set\
Function: noun
Date: 1909
1: a mental attitude or inclination
2: a fixed state of mind
Simple enough, right?
So what is your mental attitude or inclination? What is your fixed state of mind?
Are your thoughts berating your mind with negativity and creating a mindset of lack and scarcity?
Are you concentrating on everything you don’t want all the time i.e. I hate my job, I never have enough money, I can’t stand when so and so does that, etc. Are you constantly living in the past?
Or are you developing your mindset for prosperity by thinking about what you want and the actions you are taking to get there? Are you living in the now?
Are you the later? Than congratulations, you represent 3% of the population! You are wealthy and not just in money, in all facets of your life.
If you are the one with a lack-mentality and therefore a weak mindset, have no fear you can change your mindset with simple disciplines and you can start right NOW!
Is there something in your life you do not like whether you want more money, a great relationship, a better business, whatever you want you can have simply by starting to discipline your mind and of course taking action!
So STOP concentrating on being sick and tired of whatever and start thinking about what you want.
I am going to show you how to develop your mindset with easy methods to convert your mindset from lack to wealth right here, right now!
Here’s 5 Steps to Developing Your Mindset for Wealth
Reminder, true wealth is more than being rich it is being happy and abundant in all areas of your life do these simple steps and you will open your mind and life to endless possibilities.
1. CONTROL YOUR THOUGHTS
If you are not thinking about what you want and the steps to get there, than you are sabotaging your life.
Pay attention to your thoughts, if you notice you are thinking something negative, gossiping, etc. Simply stop and access and if it is not what you want cancel the thought and think about what you want instead.
Don’t know what to think? Get an affirmation. And if stinking thinking tries to get in your way say your affirmation over and over till it goes away.
2. FILTER NOISE
What you allow yourself to hear and see are just as important as what you allow yourself to think. Are you watching a bunch of negative news, listening to depressing songs, or constantly thinking about the prospect who didn’t sign up with you?
All of this affects your conscious or subconscious depending on you. i.e. People that get into a show and start yelling and screaming at the characters thus for emotionalizing and internalizing the feelings are doing double the damage by consciously living that emotion as well as subconscious.
Listen and watch things that lift you up rather than bring you down.
3. FIND THE GOOD
This may be “out there” for some, just try it you might like it!
With every situation no matter how dismal it may appear you can and should choose to find the good.
You might have to dig a bit or get creative however there is something good there.
Allow your mind to open up, play detective if you have to… What is the good in this? How can it benefit me? How can it change me for the better?
Whatever you do find the good in the situation and concentrate on that.
4. LIVE TODAY
Let your past go and stop beating yourself up. Remove the what ifs, I should haves and I could haves.
Live today, live in the now.
Learn from your past but do not allow yourself to keep reliving and emotionalizing the scenario that is unless you like recreating it in your life.
5. BE CONSCIOUSLY AWARE
Notice your thoughts, emotions and how your body feels in every moment.
It may sound like “hard work” at first and it will take time to develop the habit. However, I can bet your life staying as is will be much harder.
What are you thinking about before you fall asleep, when you wake up, when you are eating, when you are watching your favorite show, and so on.
Before you know it you will be consciously aware and eliminating the negativity in your life with ease.
Recommended Reading to Start Developing Your Mindset:
• The Science of Getting Rich
• Think and Grow Rich
• Acres of Diamonds
• As a Man Thinketh
• The Master Mind
• You’re Broke Because You Want To Be
You should also visit the following post I wrote here:
Can Autosuggestion Really Help With Your Subconscious Mind?
Okay it’s your turn… What are you doing now to develop a healthy mindset? And if you never thought about developing your mind until now, what are you going to do to develop your mindset for wealth?
]]>The day you think you know everything there is to know is the day you have failed your business. The Internet and the marketing that comes with it is constantly growing and evolving leaving no room to sit back. There’s a quote by Dani Johnson that I like that comes to mind:
The worst thing about success is a little bit.
If you want to continue to progress with your business, you have to be open to learn. As you probably figured out by now, your mind is like a parachute – it only works when it’s open!
Don’t Be Closed Minded
Part of entrepreneurship development is being open to opinions and thoughts. Listen to what others have to say and absorb their thoughts. Even if you do not learn anything new, you have nothing to lose by listening to others.
If anything, opening up allows you to build relationships and gain respect. A huge part of Internet marketing is bonding with others and gaining the respect from those within your niche…
This is something that many entrepreneurs overlook the importance of. Just because you are working on a computer does not mean you can hide behind the computer. Networking is crucial to succeeding online.
The Belief Factor
Another crucial facet to entrepreneurship development is believing in yourself and gaining self-confidence. While it may seem fairly simple, many find it difficult to believe in themselves after facing rejection a few different times. You are bound to fail before you taste success, but you have to continue to trust yourself before you actually succeed and…
You must development a bulletproof mindset and you read more about that here: Mindset
What About Goals?
One facet that many entrepreneurs overlook is writing out goals and defining them. Having goals will keep you motivated and give you something to strive for. When you do fail, you can look at your goals and push through the adversity. Having goals will help you formulate plans on how you intend on achieving them. And developing plans is crucial to succeeding online.
Get Moving. Hurry!
The last facet to entrepreneurship development is learning how to take initiative. You will be faced with countless distractions and bumps in the road to sidetrack you. For some people, excuses come in and they become the excuse…
But if you want to succeed and actually take your business somewhere, you have to take initiative and actually do something about it. Your business is not going to generate traffic on its own. It is not going to create quality content on its own. And it certainly is not going to interact with prospects and customers on its own. Just remember this: Perfection is overrated and action beats inaction any day of the week!
There is a lot that goes into entrepreneurship development. Many are side-swiped when they realize how difficult it really can be to succeed online. But if you are determined and willing to learn, you too can reap the benefits of having an online business.
And those benefits are most definitely worth reaping!
]]>Essentially, it is a mental training process (don’t get scared) that allows you to train the subconscious mind to accept positive beliefs. It can have an extremely powerful affect on your personal life and business life if done properly.
How Exactly Does This Whole Process Work?
Autosuggestion is based entirely off of the concept of repeated suggestions. All this is really is the process of setting goals, habits and personal belief systems to work off of.
This method is approached through communication between the conscious mind and the subconscious mind. As the subconscious mind receives a series of repetitive statements from the conscious mind that act as affirmations, the subconscious mind acts on these suggestions without questioning them whatsoever. Imagine the possibilities!
As soon as these suggestions are generated from the self, it is referred to as autosuggestion. There are several examples of this that you probably do without even realizing it with business work and your personal life.
Things like repeating affirmations out loud, putting down affirmations on paper and listening to a self-recorded tape of autosuggestions are all prime examples. They give us the motivation and confidence needed to get through life happy and successful.
Here are a few examples you may want to repeat aloud every morning and every night to start getting your mindset right:
- I am the leader people are seeking
- I exercise daily because wealth without health is useless
- I will control my temper today
- I will not spend a lot of major time with minor people
Basically, just state whatever it is you need to improve in your life.
Battling Negativity
Without applying this process to your life, you will likely end up being influenced by negative thoughts and ideas. The Debbie Downers and Negative Nancy’s of the world are never far away.
For instance, on a daily basis you probably hear a plethora of negative comments coming from co-workers, friends and family. You know the type. Always addicted to the drama. Always complaining about something. Everything from the economy struggling to how difficult it is to make it in life can be brought up over and over again…
Unfortunately, this shapes your mind over time if you allow it. It can influence you in a negative way and, quite bluntly, cripple you mentally by filling your own life with negativity. If you do not practice this mental training process, you can fall victim to these negative connotations.
In order to live a happy and fulfilling life, it is vital you practice this autosuggestion on a daily basis. It will allow you to avert any negative connotations you may face on a daily basis and allow you to live your life free of debt, negativity and fear. Try it!
To learn more about autosuggestion and how to get the most out of it, check out Do You Truly Understand The Power Of The Subconscious Mind?
]]>The power of the subconscious mind is truly infinite and most do not understand just how powerful it can be. What you have to understand is whatever your mind can imagine, it can create. And the subconscious mind is the key to deprogramming garbage that has entered such as fear and excuses, which will destroy you if you let them.
I won’t.
Will you?
Learning about your mind and what it can create will help you use it to your advantage with whatever business or program you are involved with. Or anything in life really.
As Napoleon Hill says, “Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” The subconscious mind, of course, is the key to getting that stuff inside your skull to conceive and believe it can do amazing things.
Whatever your mind thinks, sees, feels and believes is sent to your subconscious mind. If you can translate what is sent from your mind to your subconscious mind, you will understand how to actually use what has been sent. Start start seeing and feeling riches, they’ll come.
Of course, like most things worth doing, it’s not well understood. And already you may be skeptical about this concept. I know I was initially. This is unfortunate, of course, but now that you’ve been exposed, you’re just going to have to consider it or continue doing what you’re doing. And if you don’t like that … well … see Einstein’s definition of insanity and make some changes!
Sadly, most individuals wander through life without a clue as to how to use this power to better their business, their career and their life in general. I’ve been down that road myself. But don’t worry about because …
We can change at anytime we want and get better. Period.
If you can believe it, scientists have long said that we as human beings only use 10% of our mind!
Thus far we have talked about the importance of learning to use the subconscious mind to achieve extraordinary things. However, we have not gone over HOW you can change yours…
And that, of course, is always the magic.
You can do some research on affirmations, of course, or you can just buy Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill and a realistic understanding of how that mushy stuff inside your skull can be used to get whatever you want in life.
Or you can check out some blogs I wrote on Applying Think and Grow Rich.
And after all, you only get one shot anyway, so go for it in a big way! And if you fall on your ass, get up and go for it big again until you get it right.
]]>A person’s name is the best sound in the world to him. Simply remembering people’s names is a subtle yet effective compliment. Misspell it, or forget it altogether, and you have seriously damaged his opinion of you.
How Andrew Carnegie Used People’s Names To Succeed
One of the richest men in American history, Andrew Carnegie, knew the importance of using people’s names. He became so successful because he remembered and used the names of his workers and clients, as well as his prospects.
His workers appreciated him for that, and worked harder for him just because he was so personable to and interested in each one of them.
He knew and often used his competitors’ and prospective clients’ names in his business ventures, even sometimes going so far as to name his projects after them. As a result, they obligated themselves to him, and he profited most handsomely!
Putting A Price Tag On Corporate Names
Many buildings on college campuses are named after people who are special to the university. I’ve even heard of some wealthy individuals who donate large sums of money to a college just so he could have the new building named after himself. Also, many corporations now are buying public event arenas, and changing their names to The [company name] Center, or [company name] Park.
There is magic in the use of people’s names. And people always make extra special efforts when you remember and use their names!
]]>Nature even proves that going the extra mile pays off a lot more than you ever put into it! Farmers clear, plow, and plant. For every grain seed he plants, a plant blossoms and grows with many more seeds.
That is known as the Law of Increasing Returns. If you give more, you get more.
It’s a good habit for you to start developing immediately in all aspects of your life. It’ll take some time, of course, especially if you have some lazy bones, but just start developing the habit immediately!
When Charles Schwab worked for Andrew Carnegie as President of the U. S. Steel Corporation, he was paid $75,000 a year “for the work he actually performed” plus a bonus of $1,000,000 “for his willingness to go the extra mile, thus setting a fine example for his fellow workers.” Imagine that, a million dollar bonus, and that was 75 years ago!
See how well that one good habit can created increased profits?
If you develop the habit of going the extra mile, you will have the reverse habit of receiving increased returns every time!
And remember, you deserve to have it all.
]]>If you want to experience a better life with better situations, you will need to first tackle this whole concept of “Personal Growth.”
Personal growth starts from within yourself.
First, you need to understand your own self. Second, you create and follow your game plan for growth. Third, you have to make the decision to change and to have that better lifestyle that you want for yourself.
And when you change, you grow.
Your personal growth starts with desire. You must have the desire and determination to grow into the new person that you want to become! Don’t let other people hold you back or push down your dreams and goals.
- Decide and organize your priorities.
- Break through barriers of fear.
- Learn from your past experiences, mistakes, and successes.
- Continue being persistent. It pays off, but it also takes time.
- Write down your personal growth goals and your problems. Just seeing your problems written out often helps overcome them
Why are you putting things off? You’re resisting. And you’re resisting changing because you probably do not believe in yourself. Good self-esteem is a requirement if you want to grow. It does not matter what others think of you. What truly matters is how you feel about yourself. (Just keep your ego in check.)
When you have good self-esteem, you believe and have faith in success. You have high self-worth and confidence in yourself.
Self-worth. Talk about a high value!
And you do have a high value to your friends and your family?
Along with good self-esteem, you must also take a personal responsibility for your mistakes. Making mistakes really does hurt your self-esteem. As I have said in other blogs, and will continue saying it in future blogs, you cannot let negative things influence your subconscious, and eventually your personality and your life!
Challenge the critics!
Ostracism will destroy you if you let it.
You must love to be loved. You decide to either influence or be influenced. You take advice, but you make your own decisions.
Can you really increase your self-esteem?
Yes, but only if you are willing to make some changes first. Say what your goals and dreams are. Write them down. Plan out how to get them. Believe that you will get your dream goals. And go get them!
A real change within yourself starts with a recognition of your thoughts and fears and a willingness to try new things. If you do not do some things differently, you will never change anything!
Are you in a dead-end job? Leave it and do something you enjoy. Are you a reactor who reacts to circumstances, or an adjuster who adjusts to the uncertainties in your life? Change your life by:
- Be aware of the problems and causes of them. Focus on your goals.
- Adjust your thoughts. Remove your fears of the unknown.
- Replace your old habits with better, more productive ones.
You must accept yourself to have higher self-esteem. You do not have to live up to anyone’s expectations of you. It is your life, not theirs. Take care of yourself. Don’t wait for others to help you. Accept compliments as they come. And, by all means, compliment yourself when you do something well. Even audibly acknowledging your own successes in life actually help improve your self-esteem.
The #1 thing most people look for when searching for a mate long term is a good personality. Not sex appeal (unless they’re looking for a one night stand). Not money. But personality! Accepting yourself is a very important part of having that magnetic personality.
Another way to personal growth is by developing good verbal communication.When verbal communication is done well, you engage your mind and encourage your creativity. Positive, uplifting messages motivate and inspire you. You, too, can inspire people through good communication by:
- Use positive words to challenge the beliefs of others.
- Tell a story or joke. Stories let others relate to your experiences. Jokes help them relax, open up, and listen to you.
- Ask the right questions. “Why” questions give explanations and reasons. “How” questions give solutions and strategies. By asking good questions, you become a better listener.
- Think and prepare before you speak. Before you say anything to anyone, be sure to play the words through in your mind. Imagine the best outcome, so you could get everything just right.
- Do not say “um” or “ah.”
- Do not use exaggerated words like “always” or “never.” They will only create resentment and arguments.
Now we move to your personal growth in the area of leadership.
A leader guides and influences others to want to do things. Leaders are role models to people who look up to their abilities and integrity. Think of leaders you know who do not know how to do things. They do not lead very well. Unless, of course, they are like Henry Ford who knew exactly where to find all of the information he needed. However, Henry Ford, as well as other highly-effective leaders, have all of the following skills:
- solving problems,
- resolving conflicts,
- decision making,
- rapport building,
- communicating effectively,
- influence and persuasion,
- trust, and
- flexibility
Solving problems requires moving from the current position, where the problem is, to another position which is closer to the success goals of the leader and the entire company. Part of solving problems is figuring out what caused it in the first place and getting to the root of that problem. Also, the effective leader looks into the future and avoids getting into that problem situation later on! Actually, the best leaders of all look for and uses alternatives just in case they become necessary.
Part of any good business model is building rapport with the clients and with the management. As I have already said before in many of my previous blogs, you have to see things from the other person’s point of view. By finding out what is important to them, leaders create bonds and desires within the other people to do what the leaders want them to do.
Leaders lead through example. But not just with their actions. Also with their very words. You see, good leaders are also good communicators. But, good communicators do not merely talk. They also use a lot of non-verbal language, and especially listen to what the other people have to say. He is able to direct the communication and conversation in an entirely different direction to get the best possible results!
The best leaders also have persuasive and influence skills. Both are very powerful and can change entire corporations when used properly. Charismatic leaders attract and inspire people. Just think of your favorite speakers. Their charisma’s, personalities, their persuasive influences caused your life to change.
The best leaders also establish and build trust from other people. And, when you trust someone, whatever he does or has you do you believe is in your own best interest.
To maintain trust, effective leaders are fair, honest, competent, and he must also keep his promises. Most politicians are not trusted because they break most, if not all, of their promises they made while they were campaigning.
Although he was one of the most powerful and successful men in this country, Henry Ford was not exactly known for his flexibility. The Ford Motor Company actually started suffering because he did not want to be flexible with and change his auto designs.
However, he was at least intelligent enough to do what truly successful leaders do when the desired results are not produced–change your entire direction.
For the same results, keep doing the same things. For different results, do something different!
]]>Self sabotage is a destructive phase when you let your own inner insecurities take you out of your power. Unfortunately this often happens transparently and is self inflicted. Self sabotage unfortunately affects a lot of network marketers, both new entrepreneurs trying to make their name in our industry and even seasoned networkers.
So how do you know if you are self sabotaging yourself?
I’m not sure there is a definitive answer here, but one red flag is if you find yourself repeatedly seeking the approval of your friends, family members or co-workers because you fear (what a nasty word) what others think of you. This is also known as ostracism, one of the six ghosts of fear in Think and Grow Rich and is a form of self sabotage.
When this happens often enough, you give away your power and you will send a vibe to prospects (many of who can become good business partners) that says:
“Don’t get started with me because I’m NOT the leader you’re looking for.”
Another form is the girl who has been through a good number of failed relationships over a number of years, but never thinks she is good enough for a guy. She then begins to think guys want her for only one thing and thus she commits self sabotage not even knowing it. The end result: Even if it’s a good guy, the girl’s inner desperation usually finds a way to push the guy away.
That’s just a few forms of self sabotage. There are many more…
This self sabotage will come directly from your subconscious mind and often you won’t realize it, let alone control it. The power of your subconscious mind is a fascinating subject indeed that few learn to use to their advantage. This power is so fascinating that if you have a lot of self sabotage habits on your subconscious mind, you are simply going to have to reprogram your subconscious mind.
Pretty scary, right?
Not really. It isn’t bad or “weird” as some uninformed individuals portray it.
Before I suggest some exercises to soften the blow, you should know what happens if you do not resolve your self sabotage issues.
The most dangerous one I can think of immediately is procrastination aka “the thief of our time.” Causes of procrastination are in abundance, but self sabotage is definitely high on the list, perhaps the chief culprit sitting right at the top with a nasty grin.
Whatever your reasons for your procrastination are, every successful man or woman must face and stop procrastination. You might find that overcoming self sabotage leaves you with no more reasons for procrastination. Not a bad 2 for 1 deal, eh?
So how do YOU defeat self sabotage?
One powerful and very underrated solution you should consider is affirmations. An affirmation is just a statement you read out loud a few times a day to assist you in attracting what you desire. For example, if you find yourself struggling to talk to people about your business because you feel you are not good enough, you may repeat this statement in your list of daily affirmations a few times a day:
“I AM the leader people are looking for.”
Positive affirmations are a little odd for some initially, but figure out a way to suspend the disbelief and try them for at least six months straight and watch the difference in your mindset.
Another potential solution I have heard about is spiritual healing. Spiritual healing typically involves some form of healing mediation, but it is a subject I have not tried personally. Some people also refer to this as energy healing or metaphysical healing. Different people have different definitions of all of this, so you may want to take time and research this with our great pal Google.
I’ll leave you with a list of affirmations you can use to mitigate and eventually eliminate self-sabotage so you can always be in your power:
“When I believe in myself, so do others.”
“I express my needs and feelings.”
“I am a masterpiece waiting to happen.”
Write some more that will handle any self-sabotage issues you have and give them a try. You may discover the only thing you really have to lose is fear. Whatever it takes, you must find a way to not sabotage yourself.
Here’s some additional resources that I found that can help you with self sabotage:
Use Affirmations Effectively
Self Sabotage
10 Steps To Detect And Stop Secret Self-Sabotage
Your mind’s workshop, your imagination, is where these success-acquiring and reaching plans are made. Your plan doesn’t just appear out of nowhere. You have to put it together by using your imagination. Your imagination really gets things created and organized. You need the creativity and organization to form your plan that you will use on your trek to success.
Everything that has ever been invented has been the product of someone’s imagination. Automobiles, televisions, light bulbs, rubber bands, fur. They’re all invented because someone had an imagination and used it to create them! Where would we be now without computers, mattresses, cubic zirconiums, radios, and airplanes?
Imagination gets you places!
Inventors use what is known as “synthetic imagination,” which takes what is known and uses it in a different fashion to make something else. Light bulbs were invented by a knowledge of chemical properties, and when they were organized in a different way.
Geniuses use what is known as “creative imagination.”
It is here that your mastermind group best influences you. Creative imagination can be used only when you first have a strong desire, such as the desire you learned about and formed back in Applying Think and Grow Rich Part 2 – Desire.
Wake up your imagination by planning your path to success if you haven’t already done so. Mix up a little bit of your imagination with your ideas and watch all that comes out of it.
Many, many, men have been made rich and prosperous by using their imaginations. Napoleon Hill often says in his books that if you can imagine it, you can do it!
Henry Ford imagined a six-cylinder engine. His associates and workers said that it could not be done. But Ford never gave in, or gave up.
He imagined it, and it became a reality!
So, as an application for you, get out there and imagine your way to success!
See you soon with the next part in this series!
If you don’t have Think and Grow Rich, then do yourself a huge favor and get it. Go to your local bookstore or select the links below to buy it online:
Book: Think and Grow Rich
Audio: Think and Grow Rich Audio Version
Have you ever heard the expression “knowledge is power”?
It’s wrong.
Yeah, I said it.
It’s wrong.
Knowledge is NOT power. Knowledge is only potential power. Knowledge becomes power when you have first a strong desire, and second an actual action plan.
Just as you have learned in my past blogs, as we go through Think and Grow Rich, first you need to have a definite goal, otherwise you’re really trying to get nothing. Think about it. You need something to go for.
The Olympics are on now. People are going for the gold medal, and the prestige and recognition that goes along with it. If there were no medals, no recognition, what would they be shooting for?
Also, you need a plan, otherwise you’re going to a goal, but you don’t know how to get there. No direction. Have you ever tried to go to someone’s house without directions? You know they have a house, but how do you get there? You need directions to help you get to your success goals too!
Is Education Power?
Education itself gives you tremendous amounts of information and knowledge. However, education does NOT tell you how to most effectively use that knowledge.
You can have a brilliant student, straight A’s, high honors, class valedictorian, but all of that knowledge is worthless if he doesn’t know how to use it. Street smarts, as well, are often things that people who are VERY intelligent don’t seem to have.
1 + 1 = 2, right? Yes, but if you have 1 brick, and you add 500 more. What do you get? 501 bricks or a small wall? If you don’t learn the application of the knowledge you receive, the knowledge really doesn’t do much more than put more into your brain!
Henry Ford, The Brilliant Idiot!
Henry Ford was a brilliant man. Not because he did well in school. (He was actually a rather poor student.) His brilliance was that he knew where to get and how to organize the knowledge that he needed. He was often teased about not knowing “things”…
…Especially later on in life, when he was already successful. When was this? Who did that? Where is the other? Yawn, right! He didn’t need to know any of it. He knew where and how to find the people who did, and that is what made him intelligent. Not necessarily book-smart, but life-smart and clearly financially smart.
How To Be A Brilliant Idiot Like Henry Ford
You, too, can do the same through the use of your own specialized knowledge. You don’t have to have all of the answers yourself. You just need to know where you could get all of the answers to questions people ask you. By visiting a blog like this and the blogs of friend’s which I include on this site, you’re off to a great start.
How To Find and Enhance Your Specialty
It’s time to apply this lesson…and that’s to find and/or enhance your specialized knowlege!
Of course, going back to school or investing in training courses is best if you have a definite specialized knowledge you’re focusing on. Perhaps you can look into even studying or training from home!
Obviously it helps to have the knowledge. You can’t apply something you don’t know how to do in the first place just like you can’t manage what you don’t measure (why everyone constantly tries this is quite a miracle).
Once you acquire that knowledge, and the knowledge of how to apply it, you are able to focus in on it, and become a specialist in that subject.
Sometimes, your specialty might be something unrelated to your current job. By marketing your specialty, you now have the front door key to your own self-employment and financial freedom!
Notice what many very successful people are doing when they go into free enterprise. They are focusing on something they can do very well, and showing other people how they can do the same thing. They are, in effect, sharing their specialty and bringing value to the marketplace! (And making a whole lot of money in the process!)
Look in the help wanted section of your newspaper. Notice that most companies now are looking for specialties! They want people who can do specific things, not people who can sort of do a number of things also known as “the jack of all trades.”
The next blog in this series is available now and you’ll have to use your imagination!
If you don’t have Think and Grow Rich, then do yourself a huge favor and get it. Go to your local bookstore or select the links below to buy it online:
Book: Think and Grow Rich
Audio: Think and Grow Rich Audio Version
What is this “autosuggestion ?!?!”
First, a thought enters your conscious mind. It holds it there for a while before sending it over to your subconscious mind. Second, the repetition of whatever the thought is forces the thought into your subconscious mind. That repetition is known as autosuggestion, and your subconscious mind is influenced by it.
Pretty neat, huh?
Now, I know this sounds a little strange at first. I had a hard time understanding it myself and I’m as outside the box as they come! But, through the use of autosuggestion, I was able to change my personality and lifestyle, and made me the confident person I am today!
What happens to this autosuggestion?
You can put anything into your subconscious mind through autosuggestion, even if you don’t intend to. Both good and bad habits are started through autosuggestion, and both can be changed the same way.
For example, many people with very low self-esteem now have been told for many years that they were worthless and pitiful people. The constant negative input into their conscious minds and the repetition of that autosuggestion moved the negative feelings into their subconscious minds. So, they became thoughtfully negative people.
Of course, the opposite applies too, when constant positive thoughts are put into your conscious mind, and eventually your subconscious mind.
There is such a thing as an excess of positive thought, though. Children who are never told they did wrong, but only praised and admired and rewarded with positive actions, no matter how horrible their deeds were, end up becoming spoiled brat teenagers who rebel against the parents and others who always spoiled them…
They eventually grow up to be arrogant, annoying adults who really don’t like other people, and who really do not listen to anyone but themselves, which is what they think other people should do also – to listen to them!
It all started with the excess of positive thoughts when they were children. The Bible clearly states
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is older he will not depart from it.”
But, it’s not just children who get changed via autosuggestion, adults can too. Whatever you do as a repetition, such as in Applying Think and Grow Rich Part 2 – Desire, the repetition of the last step of effective desire (twice a day read out loud your desires and plans) puts those desires into your subconscious through autosuggestion.
You see, saying the words of your desires and plans puts the thoughts into your conscious mind. The daily repetition of your goals and desires is the autosuggestion that moves them into your subconscious mind. And, as I have proven in many ways already, your subconscious mind always gets what is put into it!
Now that this autosuggestion is in your subconscious mind, what happens?
When you continually picture yourself with whatever it is that you want, your mind will figure out exactly how you will get it!
“Success comes to those who are success-conscious, but especially to those who are success-subconscious!”
Now, as an exercise, work on making your own good habits through repetition and autosuggestion, and turn those good habits into success! And keep repeating your goals and desires. You will train your mind to do something good, so you can see the good results that I have discovered too!
In the next blog in this series, you’ll learn if knowledge is power and the importance of having specialized knowledge.
If you don’t have Think and Grow Rich, then do yourself a huge favor and get it. Go to your local bookstore or select the links below to buy it online:
Book: Think and Grow Rich
Audio: Think and Grow Rich Audio Version
So let’s continue with the second step toward riches in the Carnegie Formula: Faith.
You have to believe–truly believe–that you will acquire the riches you seek. You must have faith. Faith is one of the most powerful forces available to us.
As Think and Grow Rich states, faith is the head chemist of the mind. I love that line and it’s very accurate!
Other things about faith mentioned in Think and Grow Rich:
- Faith is a state of mind which may be induced by Autosuggestion.
- Faith is the only known antidote for failure.
- Faith is the element, the “chemical” which, when mixed with prayer, gives one direct communication with Infinite Intelligence.
How do you develop faith?
A great question, right? Many individuals and churches tell us to have faith, but few tell us how to have faith.
Some of you are saying to yourselves that you get this faith by prayer. Prayer is another incredible tool, but prayer is of no use if you do not have faith; with no faith, that which you are praying for will never happen!
Faith has to come first. You can pray all you want, but if you do not believe (have faith), then your prayers are not worth the breath they are spoken with.
Think and Grow Rich offers the following on developing faith:
“Repetition of affirmation of orders to your subconscious mind is the only known method of voluntary development of the emotion of faith.”
Which is why in Applying Think and Grow Rich Part 2 – Desire, you were instructed to write down a statement of the amount of money you wish to accumulate and read it aloud twice a day.
So the exercise in Applying Think and Grow Rich Part 2 develops and enhances not only desire, but faith as well. As you read through this series, you will soon realize that all elements in the Carnegie formula are closely related and together form “the secret.”
Is your confidence hindering your faith?
You may soon discover that your lack of faith (and desire) is a lack of self-confidence. This handicap can be overcome through the principle of autosuggestion. And the application for this blog entry is to print out the following self-confidence formula and follow it.
I started doing it myself on July 16, 2007 and it has boosted my confidence and mindset to outrageous levels, so don’t mess with me and do not ignore this formula! Especially if you live in fear and have little confidence. Over time, it will mitigate and finally eliminate that. 
Self-Confidence Formula:
FIRST: I know that I have the ability to achieve the object of my Definite Purpose in life, therefore, I DEMAND of myself persistent, continuous action toward its attainment, and I here and now promise to render such action.
SECOND: I realize the dominating thoughts of my mind WILL eventually reproduce themselves in outward, physical action, and gradually transform themselves into physical reality, therefore, I WILL concentrate my thoughts for thirty minutes daily, upon the task of thinking of the person I intend to become, thereby creating in my mind a clear mental picture of that person.
THIRD: I know through the principle of autosuggestion, ANY desire that I persistently hold in my mind WILL eventually seek expression through some practical means of attaining the object back of it, therefore, I WILL devote ten minutes daily to demanding of myself the development of SELF-CONFIDENCE.
FOURTH: I have clearly written down a description of my DEFINITE CHIEF AIM in life, and I WILL never stop trying, until I shall have developed sufficient self-confidence for its attainment.
FIFTH: I fully realize that no wealth or position can long endure, unless built upon truth and justice, therefore, I WILL engage in NO transaction which does not benefit all whom it affects. I will succeed by attracting to myself the forces I wish to use, and the cooperation of other people.
I will induce others to serve me, because of my willingness to serve others. I will eliminate hatred, envy, jealousy, selfishness, and cynicism, by developing love for all humanity, because I know that a negative attitude toward others can never bring me success. I will cause others to believe in me, because I will believe in them, and in myself.
I will sign my name to this formula, commit it to memory, and repeat it aloud once a day, with full FAITH that it will gradually influence my THOUGHTS and ACTIONS so that
I will become a self-reliant and successful person.
Why does this formula work? No man has yet been able to explain it. The important fact about it is-it simply works. Period.
It sounds weird!
Does this exercise sound a little “weird” or “extreme” to you? Don’t sweat it. It did for me too initially, but I’m stubborn enough to try anything a few times.
Just understand the mind will believe what it repeatedly hears over time (even lies). Consider a kid growing up who constantly hears “you’ll never amount to anything” from their parents. In most cases, it unfortunately becomes true…
So fill your mind with something worthwhile! After all, we only get one shot at this game called life. Make the most of it!
My next blog entry will detail more on how autosuggestion changes your subconscious mind. And you can Think and Grow Rich, then do yourself a huge favor and get it. Go to your local bookstore or select the links below to buy it online:
Book: Think and Grow Rich
Audio: Think and Grow Rich Audio Version
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IMPORTANT: This blog is part of a series, so if you are new here, go to the first blog on this topic and follow them in order. You can get to the first one right here: Applying Think and Grow Rich Part 1
The starting point to success, riches, and accumulation of wealth is desire. Quite frankly, most people say they want to make more money and improve their life, but most do not have a burning desire to do so.
Most people want “something for nothing” or “super easy” and are not willing to make sacrifices, not willing to invest in themselves (both with time and money), and are not willing to take off their huge egos (after all, most people know everything about everything and are happy to give you advice about everything)
But for those who really wish to design their lifestyle, you must possess desire to do so. And a burning one at that. It must be keen and definite.
You must actually burn your bridges and cut off all possible forms and ways of retreat. For example, if you are filled with excuses or have a poverty mindset, you must find a way to cut off all excuses from within you and develop an abundance mindset.
For example, I have coached many students into investing into their business to the point they had a pretty high credit card bill. What that does for them is simple: It creates a bill for them and cuts off their pay check to pay check comfort zone that they are uncomfortably comfortable with.
To further this point, consider the following except from Think and Grow Rich (pg 41):
A long while ago, a great warrior faced a situation which made it necessary for him to make a decision which insured his success on the battlefield. He was about to send his armies against a powerful foe, whose men outnumbered his own. He loaded his soldiers into boats, sailed to the enemy’s country, unloaded soldiers and equipment, then gave the order to burn the ships that had carried them. Addressing his men before the first battle, he said, “You see the boats going up in smoke. That means that we cannot leave these shores alive unless we win! We now have no choice–we win–or we perish! They won.
Every person who wins in any undertaking must be willing to burn his ships and cut all sources of retreat. Only by so doing can one be sure of maintaining that state of mind known as a BURNING DESIRE TO WIN, essential to success.
How do YOU create desire?
A million dollar question…
That comes with a step-by-step answer. And this is the application part of this blog you must do, so write it down, print out this blog or bookmark it now.
- Decide the exact amount of money you want to accumulate (if you aim for nothing, nothing is what you receive)
- Decide exactly what services you will do in return for it
- Decide the exact date by which you will have that amount of money
- Decide on a plan to get what you want
- Write out a statement of the amount of money you intend to acquire, the time limit for its acquisition, what you intend to give in return for the money, and describe clearly the plan through which you intend to accumulate it
- Read it out loud twice a day, once in the morning and once at night before bed
Imagine yourself physically holding the money now, and you will soon have it.
WHAT?
That may be your reaction to the above line, but listen: This is NOT some metaphysical garbage or singing to some magic rock.
This is scientifically helping your mind develop a burning desire to achieve your goals. We are simply social animals and are easily influenced by what we hear over and over. Repeat a lie enough times, and you may honestly believe it as truth over time.
Repeatedly imagining yourself with the amount of money you wish to acquire keeps you determined, and keeps your desire for it awake and alive.
More about desire
Many famous inventors have been ridiculed when they first told others about their ideas and inventions. Now look who’s laughing at the jokes! Henry Ford, Albert Einstein, Andrew Carnegie. All wildly successful men. All had incredible senses of desire!
Many hospitalized people have even actually overcome their own death, just because of their incredible desire to live. You have no doubt heard of people very ill “fighting to stay alive.” Many do and overcome their illness and make full recoveries. This is a testament to the power of desire. Do not underestimate it.
As you plan out your trek to your success goals, make sure to get first the desire and the determination. I mean a REALLY strong desire that you WILL get there. And you WILL get there!
What to do if you have no plans
Clearly the exercise states you must give a service in return for the money you wish to acquire. What you do is up to you but…
if you have nothing in mind, then do a little research as you’ll find there are several great ways to make an abundance of money. Likewise, you should definitely contact me as well if you need advice in this area.
Is the exercise introduced here hard?
Well, it can be. That depends on how open-minded you are and how serious you are about acquiring that which you seek. It was a little odd for me initially to read out my statement, but over time, it simply becomes an amazingly effective habit. So get over it and get started on it!
If you don’t have Think and Grow Rich, then do yourself a huge favor and get it. Go to your local bookstore or select the links below to buy it online:
Book: Think and Grow Rich
Audio: Think and Grow Rich Audio Version
You can check about Applying Think and Grow Rich – Part 3 right now.
]]>Through this series, I will discuss the truths hidden within this wonderful book, and how you could use them to develop yourself and develop the money conscious required to acquire the amount of money you seek.
We’ll talk about:
- Desire
- Faith
- Auto-suggestion
- Specialized Knowledge
- Imagination
- Organized Planning
- Decision
- Persistence
- The Mastermind
- Sex Transmutation
- The Subconscious Mind
- The Brain
- The Six Sense
- The Six Ghosts of Fear
As an introduction, let’s start with talking about thoughts…
Your thoughts are a powerful part of your life. They define you. Quite frankly, your greatest thoughts got you to where you are today. Your life is merely an accumulation of all your thoughts.
If you don’t like some elements about your life such as not having the money you want, then you will have to adjust your thoughts and say some goodbyes.
Mixed with a little bit of persistence, purpose, and desire, your thoughts are nearly unstoppable forces which get you what you seek.
Your thoughts lead you to opportunities. Perhaps they led you to this blog, thus leading you to me and my thoughts. Who knows what may develop out of this connection!
Opportunities, however, do not always present themselves and announce themselves explicitly. Sometimes, opportunities sneak in, or come in a form different than what was expected.
You may find a great opportunity to change your life at any time if you’re open to it. You may in fact find it on the Web Site you are currently reading as well.
Unfortunately your thoughts can also sabotage you and steer you away from opportunity. For example, if you are skeptical in nature, you have skeptical thought patterns that will need to adjusted. Unless of course, you wish to remain skeptical?
As we move through this series, you’ll learn how to change your thought patterns, develop a bulletproof mindset and what is known as “the money consciousness.”
I’ll leave you with an interesting exercise: Look at where you are today and ask yourself what thoughts have gotten you there. Go back as far as you can and really look at the history of your thoughts. Then you can simply realize where you are today is simply based on your thoughts.
With that understood, you’ll realize how powerful your thought really are and the rest of this series assist you in changing your thoughts so you simply acquire the money you wish to acquire.
If you don’t have Think and Grow Rich, then do yourself a huge favor and get it. Go to your local bookstore or select the links below to buy it online:
Book: Think and Grow Rich
Audio: Think and Grow Rich Audio Version
You can check out Applying Think and Grow Rich Part 2 – Desire right now.
]]>God gave you a free will which lets you access the power of your mind. And access to wealth, goals, and peace of mind.
Basically, you have what you need to succeed within yourself. Don’t let people tell you otherwise.
Imagine how different the world would be if Edison had believed his teacher when she said he was “to stupid to learn.” How many other famous people were denied or shown the door when they first started out? I’m sure you can name quite a few!
Once your mind starts knowing itself, if will fill with success-consciousness.
Set time limits by which you will reach your goals and desires. For example, by December 19, 2011, I will be generating at least $50,000 a month and have at least 2 million in real estate. How much do you plan on having in yours?
Of course, if you plan on having only $2 in your savings account, you will definitely have that!
Success comes to those who are success-conscious, and failure to those who are failure-conscious. Success-driven people don’t think of not having or never getting things. That’s what failure-driven people do. Instead, success-driven people think about how they will get whatever it is that they want!
My education teachers won’t like this part. But education doesn’t really matter much in this case. How many now famous people started off with little or no education? Far more than you realize!
So, you’re asking yourself, “What if my mind is already filled with failures or bad experiences?” Don’t think about your own failures and setbacks.
Instead, believe in success, and success will follow you!
Yes, you, too, can keep disbelief, distrust, and distraction out of your mind, and let in success and riches!
]]>Writer Jack Woodruff wrote in his book Strangers of Love that
“few human beings are proof against the implied flattery of rapt attention.”
Listening actually subtly compliments the talker.
Sometimes, you just have to shut up and listen. Let the other person talk out his problem or concern. Or let them talk out about how great they are. Whatever, just listen. If someone is really stressed, talking out their problem allows them to “release steam” and feel considerably better.
Many people go to doctors just so they could have someone to talk to about their medical condition. Just by listening to the person makes the person feel better and creates a positive opinion of you, further developing your friendship and/or business relationship.
Also, being able to listen without interruption gives people a sense of importance, something we all crave just as much as we crave food, air, money and sex.
Bottomline: Understand that shutting up and really listening to someone (without interruption) is one of the most effective ways to make people feel good.
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