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Top Ten Ways to Solve Problems |
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Being alive means we have and will have problems. And if we're going to be confronted with problems the rest of our lives, then becoming good at facing and solving problems seems to be a worthy endeavor. Before I jump into my list, allow me to share a few of my thoughts ABOUT problems. I believe there is almost always more than one solution to any problem. And if you think there's only one, you will be significantly limiting yourself. I also think that in business, you don't really have problems, you have expenses. This assumes that every problem in business can be solved. It's just going to cost time, energy and/or money to solve it. Not so with all personal problems. Many of them cannot be solved with money alone. Our attitude toward problems and problem-solving is probably as important, if not more important, than our skills or knowledge in solving them. How we approach our problems is critical. If we're angry about having the problem, it's going to be a lot harder to solve. Complaining about why we have the problem takes time andenergy away from SOLVING the problem. What we resist tends to persist. And remember that problems can be, and often are, good things. We learn from them. We create or discover opportunities that wouldn't be realized without working through them. If there were no problems to solve, we would not be necessary. That said, here are my Top Ten Ways to Solve Problems: |
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Get Knocked Down and Bounce Right Back |
 When I was 5 or 6 years old, one of the toys I got for Christmas was a clown punching bag. It stood about my own height and when you punched it, it fell backward but bounced right back because of its round weighted bottom.
It was great fun for a kid. And no doubt my parents were happy to have my rambunctious energy being used up in such a harmless fashion.
That was many years ago. But the memory of that smiling clown bobbing back up at me no matter how hard or how often I hit it remains with me to this day.
We get knocked down, too, don’t we? And we usually get back up again—although generally not as often or as quickly as that punching bag did.
Some people seem to bounce back pretty well—others, not so much. Some of us can take 3 blows and some a 100. Some come right back while others take a little longer to recover. And there are those who never seem to bounce back.
Why is that?
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When You Talk, We Listen . . . |
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An Invitation to Master Mind with Me Personally Michael Angier, here . . . In just the past few days, 3 different people asked me to to offer a personal master mind program. This is in addition to our Diamond Club MasterMind. They told me they wanted more of me—specifically to master mind with me and have me personally mentor them to create breakthroughs—in their lives and in their businesses. That's all very flattering. But . . . I've facilitated a year-long master mind before, and frankly, it was pretty demanding. When I work with people this closely, I put a LOT into it. However I stand in the service of others. And if that's what people want, I will make it happen. So starting next month, I will personally lead, facilitate and manage a master mind of no more than 5 business owners. If you think this might be for you, then I urge you to take a look right now . . . If it's a fit, you can make your application with no obligation. And don’t delay. The last time I did something like this, it filled up in less than 48 hours. Go here now . . . PS: This year we're going to build a social network for Authentic Entrepreneurs. I also plan to write a book and launch several other exciting projects. As part of my Inner Circle Master Mind, I will let you behind the curtain as we create these programs. I will share what works and what doesn't—and you will learn a lot. Be part of the journey, maybe even partner with me as we MasterMind our way to the next level in our respective businesses. It'll be fun. Fun, growth, wealth and prosperity—what a concept!
See for yourself here . . . |
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Are You Feeling Alone on the Road to Success? |
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You’ve heard the phrase, "It's lonely at the top", right? Well, from my own experience—and from the thousands of people and companies I've worked with over the years—I think it's not only lonely at the top, it's often lonely at the bottom and middle, too. But it doesn't need to be that way. How about you? Do you have the right team in place? Do you have the right professionals on board? Do you have people who believe in you? Do you have a mastermind team? Sadly, I find very few small business owners who have the proper support structure. Most struggle unnecessarily. They make decisions without experience or getting advice from people who can help. They feel alone, they lack confidence, and unfortunately, most of them fail. In fact, the odds of winning for an inexperienced gambler in Las Vegas are far better than for an entrepreneur trying to win in the game of business. |
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As we begin a New Year—and a new decade—I'm sure you, like many others, have been making resolutions, setting goals and creating strategic plans.
Let's face it, we all like new things. It's hard to beat NEW. We like the new idea, the latest and greatest strategy and the hot tactic of the day.
But in this quest, it's easy to lose sight of the fundamentals of success and happiness. When we're focused on the new stuff, it can be easy to neglect the basics.
As my wife and I mapped out the New Year, we talked about new objectives, targets and adventures. But we also talked about the importance of the simpler things; time together, planned IN-activity, sufficient hydration, good exercise and adequate sleep.
We discussed our need for reflection, affirmation, visualization, our social and physical environment and reading good books.
Because if we don’t pay attention to these things, our production will be limited by our production capacity. We need to take excellent care of ourselves, or we'll be unable to take care of others—and other things.
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Top Ten Reasons People Don't Achieve Their Goals |
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Here's a quick rundown of most of the things that keep one from achieving the success they seek. If you're not accomplishing your goals or not reaching them as easily or as quickly as you think you should, use this as a checklist to see where you might be missing out.
1. Not Knowing What You Really Want. Mark Twain said he could teach anyone how to get what they want; he just couldn't find anyone who truly knew what they wanted. I agree. Most people don’t know what it is they really want to achieve. They often know what they don’t want, but then that’s where their focus and energy goes—to what they don’t want.
Being unclear on what you want is one of the biggest stumbling blocks to success. Paul Meyer says if you’re not achieving the success you desire, it’s simply because your objectives are not clearly defined. Your goals need to be written, specific and measurable. When you talk to others about your goal(s), they should be able to understand it quickly.
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How Does Your Business Stand Out? |
We recently had an outstanding experience working with ABF U-Pack www.UPack.com in our move last week from Vermont to Florida.
This freight company has a relocation service using a containerized process for people to pack and ship their belongings.
They dropped three ReloCubes® at our home in Vermont for us to fill over three days. They picked them up and the ReloCubes® arrived just a couple of days after we did in Florida. And we had another three days to get them unloaded. It's a great service and ABF did a superb job at every point in the process.
It was an exceptional experience because the service was good, every contact with them was professional and courteous. They did what they said they would, when they said they would do it. And in addition, the price was reasonable and there were no hidden charges or surprises.
All this shouldn't be all that exceptional. But it was, because it's so uncommon.
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My Greatest Mentor has Passed Away |
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I'm sad to report that our friend, teacher and one of the world's greatest life and business philosophers, Jim Rohn, died last night at the age of 79. For those of us who knew him, he will live on in our minds and in our hearts and continue to help us conduct our business and our lives with honor and integrity. Other than my own father, no man has had more influence on me than Jim Rohn. I first heard one of his audio programs over 25 years ago. Since then, I've listened and re-listened countless times to his many speeches. And each time I was inspired and motivated to be a better person. |
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As you know, social media is a very much talked-about topic these days.
And if you're not yet using these mediums to grow your business, you are surely missing out.
So when we got the chance to buy product resale rights to this series of 7 reports with 350 tactics, we jumped on it.
And you can implement these tactics right away to get more traffic, leads and sales . . .
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