Be A Knowledge Seeker

Entrepreneurs are knowledge seekers. We are constantly on the lookout for innovative ways to improve our business. We attend workshops, meet with peers, obtain feedback and devour articles and books to discover more ways to be productive.
The reality is nothing will move forward unless you focus on progress, what's going right and have a championship mindset.
Make Hindsight Work for You!
Allow hindsight to guide your actions. Keep a notepad and pen by your nightstand to record your ideas and lessons as they come to you in the night.
Your thoughts written down, will work into your subconscious and actively replays these events.
Trust your Sixth Sense
As you put time and energy, you will develop a natural instinct- a sixth sense that will soon make you an expert in your field. Fine tuning those instincts will show you how random events will come together within your business environment. Don;t ignore it. Stop and take a few moments to evaluate the information and explore how it may affect or possibly even resolve your present challenges.
Let Yourself Make Mistakes
Have some grace when you mess up - and when others in your organization mess up. Hindsight and personal lessons develop from trial and error, making mistakes is a natural part of this process. Open your mind to new strategies and recognize that errors may occur. Be truthful even if it hurts. Document and pay attention to your lessons let them help you move forward and know that you have the ability to attain any goal.

Be All You Can Be- Atttitude

Attitude-
The average business person's day is generally based on just how well things are going. When sales and profits are up, attitude is up, but when obstacles get in the way and things aren't going as well as they would like- so goes their attitude down, down, down! Top performers don't always smile, but they realize that their attitude is one of the most significant factors that brought them success in the first place. They have a core belief about their business and keep their confidence strong by controlling the environments they are in. Learning constantly and surrounding yourself with successful people will keep you sharp and focused. Top performers invest in themselves and their people daily! Are you ready to invest in YOU?
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In The Olympic Spirit-Going For The Goal!

Hi Everyone!

That’s GOAL not GOLD…



· Before you begin goal-setting-Get your priorities straight- what do you think about most? That is your priority, but is it in balance?

Are you constantly thinking about your business and nothing else? Is it all consuming? Or do you place your kids first before anything? (I believe that is why we are creating kids that believe everyone needs to serve them – they want to be served instead of serving others. )That is not balance and sooner or later the scales will tip out of control.

· Establish WHY you are in the business and attach emotion to it because if you hit opposition, it will sustain you and keep you going- opposition is there to test our faith and commitment.

· Set your goals the SMART way- (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely)- remember they will change as time goes on-

· Arm your goals with Beyond Freedom(for those of you who have it) and the principles that it teaches as well as other PD, visualization, action, mastermind, and Expect results- Tie it all up with an attitude of gratitude! And you will be continually GOING FOR THE GOALS that your HEART DESIRES

· HAVE A FABULOUS DAY!



Thought the following article was worth passing on! It will only take a few minutes out of your personal development time to read!

10 Ways to Discover the Life You Want

By Sherre Hirsch
We all have dreams of what life "should" be like--what we were supposed to do, where we were going to be at a certain age. Maybe it was a Cinderella plan: you'd marry the prince, move into a castle, and live happily ever after. Or, maybe you were going to be the head of your own company by 35, retired by 40, and living it up on an island in the Caribbean.

So? Where are you now? Or, more importantly, how do you get from this life to the one you really want? Click through these tips and learn how to discover the life you truly want.

First, Look Back

We all get stuck in our lives. The lucky ones, once; the rest of us, quite often. In order to live the life you dream, you need to figure out what got you stuck in the first place. What is it you need to move forward from? When was it you first thought, "My life was supposed to be different?" You need to look back in order to move forward.

End the Excuses

If you want to move forward, you've also got to end the excuses. No more "I shoulds," "If onlys," or "Well, everyone expects me to..." Excuses are a language to mask our fears. It's time to turn those fears into faith. Figure out what it is that YOU really want. Promise yourself that, today, there will be no excuses.

Understand the 'Now'

To discover the life you want, you need to be living in the present. When couples get married I remind them to be present--put resentments, anger, blame behind them for a moment, take a deep breath, and just be here now. To move ahead, we have to fully understand our current state. Count to three and realize that this moment is sacred.

Celebrate Your Divine Gifts

I's so important to realize that you are a person endowed with many gifts. Recognize these tremendous qualities and celebrate them. In the Torah, God describes himself as having 13 divine attributes. You have at least that many too! Celebrate those attributes by identifying 13--yes, 13--amazing qualities that make you, you. You have to appreciate your gifts before you can use them to discover the life you want.

Personalize Your Creator

So who is this creator anyhow? Your creator is your partner, your mother, your best self, and your best friend. Your creator is always by your side, through the good and the bad. Use your own language to talk to this creator--talk, laugh, cry, scream, sing. You'll discover that you are never alone on this journey, and knowing this is vital in getting wherever you want to go.

Your 'Spark' Matters

Each one of us has a special spark. Your goal is to turn this spark into a flame and give your own light to the world. You might think of the moments that have brought you peace and meaning--what thread ran through them? You might ask a friend or look to the people who inspire you. Above all, remember, your spark matters and is helping to light our world. It can just as easily light your way in discovering the path you desire.

Move Forward and Up

I hate the term "settle down." Why settle? Why go down? It's time to realize that the true mark of living the life you dream is to "engage up." It is to take a chance and break the routine. Even a small step is a huge leap of courage. You are a courageous person! You are!

Enjoy the Ride

It is easy to judge your path when the results are obvious. Are you happy? Are you successful? But when you are on the path to living the life you want, what really matters is not the immediate outcome, but the meaning that it brings to your life. You know there is meaning when the process starts to matter more than the end results. It's then that you exude the divine beauty that shines from within.

Keep Asking Questions

Living a life of meaning means that you have to keep living--keep "engaging up," keep sparkling. You can only do this if you keep questioning. Doubts and questions are what make your path in life so dynamic. If you are afraid to ask and reassess, what feels fresh today may feel stale tomorrow.

Repairing Yourself Can Change the World

So, why should you try to live the life you dream when it is easier just to live the life you already have? Because you matter and your life will be an inspiration to those around you--your children, your friends, their children, and their grandchildren.

In Judaism, there is a task of tikkun olam, repairing the world. However, the first step in repairing the world is to repair yourself. It's true for every one of us, regardless of time, place and situation--once you begin, you too will change the world and discover the life you want.

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Direct Selling Offers Flexibility and Financial Freedom

I came across this editorial the other day!

Categories: Business /Communication, Wealth, Wealth /Money Making Ideas, Business, Business /Leadership, Business /Entreperneurship, Business /Sales
If you want to spread your entrepreneurial wings but have little or no business experience, don’t have a product or service to offer or are simply looking for a proven system for success, direct selling might be the ideal opportunity.
For more than 100 years, direct selling companies have offered independent representatives the ability to purchase products at wholesale prices and earn a profit by selling them at retail prices. Most direct selling companies also allow representatives to earn commissions for introducing new sales reps to the business. This business model relies on independent contractors, rather than traditional advertising, to spread the word about a company’s products or services. The word-of-mouth marketing approach works for several reasons: Consumers appreciate the personal service, the convenience of shopping from home, and the comfort of buying from those they know and trust.
Jim Cramer, host of CNBC’s Mad Money, is bullish on direct selling, especially during a slowing economy. “Direct selling is a great model…with high gross margins, low capital intensity, lots of free cash flow,” he said on a recent show. “It’s a fragmented industry with gigantic room for growth. The top 15 players only account for about half the market.”
Amy M. Robinson, Direct Selling Association Vice President of Communications and Media Relations, points out that, while many people seek additional income during lean economic times, “in all honesty, direct selling is hot because it’s a fun, convenient way to shop that people enjoy. So, poor economic times or not, people fi nd direct selling to be appealing. Great products, personal service and income potential are elements of direct selling that make it a strong economic contender at all times.”
“People motivated to get started in direct selling typically share certain attributes,” she says. “Most seek supplemental income, either short-term or long term. The social aspect also is appealing for those who love to meet new people and many enjoy buying products and services they already use—at a discount.”
With a direct selling business opportunity you can: Join an industry where business is booming and there’s always room at the top. Direct selling, sometimes referred to as network marketing, is a $32 billion industry in the United States and a $110 billion industry worldwide. The millions of individuals building direct selling businesses determine for themselves when they want to move up the career ladder and exactly how high they want to climb.
Tap into a proven system for success. Avoid wasting time or money by learning from others’ experiences and wisdom. Direct selling companies often provide high-quality, high-impact marketing tools, including personal Web sites, brochures, catalogs, DVDs and CDs to help direct sellers present a professional image—at a fraction of what it would cost to produce the same tools on their own. Additionally, training in best practices is frequently offered online and via conference calls as well as at local and national conferences.
Start a business for $500 or less. Direct selling companies offer big opportunity with minimal startup costs. For a small sign-up fee, new reps receive access to training and marketing materials, discounts on products and sample products to show and sell. You can set up office at your kitchen table with phone and laptop. Low overhead combined with minimal(if any) inventory expenses make direct selling businesses affordable. And because many companies handle online orders and deliver directly to customers, independent representatives can focus their time on connecting with potential clients and team members.
Experience flexibility and time freedom. The flexibility to work around full-time jobs or to create an income stream that fi ts into their families' schedules is a huge perk. Because
each representative is an independent contractor, not an employee, there is no set schedule or required number of hours. On average, part-time direct sellers devote three to 10 hours per week to their businesses. Those who pursue the business full time invest 15 to 35 hours per week. In either case, representatives can set their own schedules and build their businesses during off hours and lunch breaks or on weekends.
Earn what you’re worth. When you’re the boss, you don’t have to ask for a raise—you simply go out and earn one. A results-driven industry, direct selling levels the playing field by offering the same opportunity to everyone regardless of age, ethnicity, gender or socioeconomic background. Equal opportunity, a clearly defined career path and no earning restrictions mean there are no limits on what successful direct sellers can earn. While some in the industry are earning millions, it’s more common for direct sellers to use their businesses to earn extra cash per month to pay for dinners
out, private school, college expenses, cars and family vacations.
Maximize your earnings with residual(or passive) income. By building a team of people who love the products and are excited about telling others about the opportunity, direct sellers can leverage their time and maximize their income. Capitalizing on a team’s efforts means a business owner can devote 10 hours a week to their business, but with 10 other people also devoting 10 hours to their businesses, the team leader earns a commission from the collective sales and team-building results of 110 hours’ effort. It also means a team builder’s business has the potential to grow, even while he or she is on vacation.
“I like the honesty about direct selling,” says economist Paul Zane Pilzer, author of The Next Millionaires, “because it openly tells people the way to get rich is residual income: Get paid tomorrow for something you did yesterday—and let it accumulate.”
Reap the rewards of helping others succeed. Building a team definitely makes financial sense, but it also offers significant intangible rewards. Though representatives run their businesses independently, they often develop a family-like connection with their team members and others in the business. The friendships formed and the experiences of helping others improve their personal and financial lives are often as meaningful to direct sellers as the money they earn.
Get the recognition—and prizes—you deserve. In the corporate world, there’s no such thing as a free lunch, much less free vacations, luxury cars or fine jewelry. Direct selling companies know most people work more diligently and with more enthusiasm for a reward. First-class incentive trips to exotic locations, free cars or car allowances, fine jewelry and cash bonuses are offered by many companies to those who excel. And the opportunity to earn such rewards is open to everyone.
Become a better you. Direct sellers are faced with numerous comfort-zone challenges, and by overcoming those challenges they grow personally and professionally. The encouragement and training these independent business owners receive from their companies’ leaders as well as others in the field spur them to step outside their comfort zones to achieve success.

Are You Broke or Poor?

Today, I read an article written by Bob Proctor in Success Magazine, entitled “It’s easy to earn money.” In this article, Bob invites us to look at earning money from a perspective different from what most of society believes. He says that earning money is easy once you understand that it depends more on your prosperity consciousness and less on knowing the techniques to make the money.
For many years I tried to make it big in the corporate world. By many standards, I did- even earning a Who’s Who in Business Leaders of America title. I thought that if I just took one more training program or purchased one more book, I would suddenly experience the financial success I wanted so badly, but I really was unfulfilled. Then one day, one of my mentors asked me if I was broke or if I was poor. He went on to say that if I was broke, that was easy to fix. But if I was poor, it would be much harder to change.
What’s the difference?
Broke is when you don’t have money. It’s a temporary situation. Poor is a mental state. Sure, being financial literate can help. Knowing how to make the money can help. But it won’t do you any good if you’re afraid and don’t believe it will happen. I really believed it would happen, but wasn’t really certain how- then last year I learned that the HOW is not up to me. I just needed to focus on the WHY, help others and serve a purpose much larger than me. Wow- it is amazing- As Bob Proctor says “money is just ink on paper” prosperity consciousness is a state of mind.
This message, I feel, comes at a good time because most everyone in the U.S. is talking about the economic crisis. Gas prices are at an all time high. Newsweek even reported that “almost 60% of Americans are cutting back their vacations because of high prices.”
If you allow yourself to get caught up in this drama, you will experience more drama. What you focus on is what you become conscious of. Therefore, the energy of lack, of not enough, or uncertainty… becomes a part of your consciousness. And this is what you create more of.
So be honest with yourself, are you broke or are you poor? And if you are poor, what are you going to do to change this?

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