By Paul J. Meyer No matter what area of direct marketing you are in, it all boils down to: Networking Prospecting Phoning Getting Leads Making Appointments Opportunities for presentations and... The possibility of new business! There are a lot of ATTITUDES that can come together to make this happen . . . But one of mine that I underscore again and again is to: "Live each day with a Do it Now! attitude." I have learned both personally and from study that success doesn't … [Read more...]
Quote
"If you don't like something change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain." - Maya Angelou … [Read more...]
Humility is Tremendous
I know no man who feels fully qualified to speak as an expert on "leadership". In fact, it seems that those who appear to be the most qualified are often the most reluctant. Knowing that I am a student of the word, rather than an authority, I think my attitude toward what I'm about to say can best be described in the story of file young minister preparing to give his first sermon. As he read and observed, he could see so clearly everyone's mistakes, and how simple it would be to set everyone … [Read more...]
A Special Kind of Courage
There are several different aspects of courage. Perhaps the most important is the courage to endure, to persist, to "hang in there" in the face of doubt, uncertainty and criticism from others. Practice Patience in Adversity: This is called "courageous patience," the willingness and the ability to "stay the course" in the face of uncertainty, doubt and often criticism from many quarters. Stay the Course: In my experience, there is a critical time period between the launching of a new … [Read more...]
Accentuating the Positive
It's been estimated that we each have upwards of 50,000 thoughts per day. How many of yours are negative? Sometimes you have to do a mental spring cleaning to get rid of those negative ones that have become ingrained attitudes. Stopping self-destructive thoughts is like stopping any other bad habit-it takes time and effort. Among the most effective ways to do this are visualization and affirmations. Affirmations are positive statements about yourself that you repeat over and over in your head … [Read more...]
Your Attitude – You Choose
Chris Widener There are lots of things in this life that we don’t get to choose. On the other hand, there are lots of thing in this life that we do get to choose. Our attitude is one of the things that we get to choose. Nobody else lives inside our brain. Nobody else controls what or how we think. It is up to us, moment by moment, to choose what our attitude is. It is up to us to determine how we will look at and perceive the world around us. It is up to us to decide how we will react to our … [Read more...]
Self-Motivation is an Attitude!
I am Self-Motivated -- I take ACTION daily in my business! Self-motivation is deliberately chosen and developed! You can be a self-starter in your business. Not only is this possible, it is your responsibility! (Sorry, we cannot do this for you.) You cannot stand around and wait for someone else to push you into the realization of your goals. Clearly Defined Goals Generate Self-Motivation! When you are both self-motivated and goal-directed, you will increase results 100% to … [Read more...]
What Does it Take to Become Wealthy?
Imagine never worrying about money ever again. Allow yourself to get lost in this fantasy for a moment: your bills are always paid with ease, you own several beautiful homes, your kids are attending the top colleges, and the money just keeps rolling in quicker than you can spend it… Did you get a clear image? Or did you starting thinking things like, "It's silly to get lost in a fantasy," or "That's nice for someone else, but it won't happen to me," or even, "Who am I to think I could have … [Read more...]
Defining Qualities of a 360º Leader
Dr. John C. Maxwell Adaptability – Quickly adjusts to change. Leaders in the middle may not be the first to know, but they are often the ones in charge of implementation. Adaptable managers in the middle are willing to embrace a change operationally even if they are not yet ready to do so emotionally. Discernment – Understands the real issues. Good leaders cut through the clutter to see the real issues. A smart person believes only half of what he hears, but a truly smart person … [Read more...]
Four Strategies for a New Business
There are four strategies you can use to find a new product or service to start or build your own business. LOOK IN YOUR OWN FIELD The first strategy is to find a new product or service in your own field or skills. You may have a million dollar idea in your own mind. Many people have had the experience of having an idea for a product or service nag at them over and over again, and you keep pushing it away or ignoring it. They say the average person has four ideas each year driving to and … [Read more...]
Quote
"You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing it to master you." - Brian Tracy … [Read more...]
Quote
"Some men see things as they are and say, 'Why?' I dream of things that never were and say, 'Why not?'" - George Bernard Shaw … [Read more...]
