Today's Thought

EVERYONE HAS A CHANCE TO BE SUCCESSFUL

People often handle life as they do bad weather. They while away the time waiting for it to stop.Yet the tide of opportunity comes to everyone.

Opportunity knocks all the time,but you've got to be ready for it. When your chance comes,you must have the equipment to take advantage of it.

The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong,for time and chance happen to everyone.Take a second look at what appears to be someone's 'good luck.'You'll find not luck but preparation,planning and success-producing thinking.

When you're prepared for opportunityyour chance for success is sure to come.The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success.

Decide that 2006 will be your year for success and prepare for it to happen.

©2006 by Max Steingart

Today's Thought

The Power of Commitment
by Michael S. Clouse

At some point in the past we’ve all done it... And if we’re not careful, at some point in the future we might do it again... We’ve given our word, “I’ll be there.” We’ve made a promise, “You can count on me.” We’ve committed to doing something—make 10 calls, bring two guests, or achieve that promotion—and yet we didn’t follow through.

And we (or at least I) always had a good explanation... “The time just got away from me.” “No one wanted to come.” “It was harder than I thought.” But somewhere deep down inside we had to wonder if those reasons really were our reality. True, we didn’t make the calls, bring those guests, or achieve the promotion when we told ourselves we would. But why did we commit to something and then not complete the pre-agreed upon task, assignment, or goal?

Was our failure to succeed really due to a lack of time, some unlearned skill, or a much deeper self-esteem issue? Well, we could probably get a great conversation going as to why so many people have such a difficult time keeping their commitments. However, I would prefer to offer a simpler solution—a step-by-step approach that will, in effect, allow you to set, keep, and ultimately achieve any worthwhile goal you desire...

Now just to make sure we’re all on the same page, allow me to share with you the definition of commitment I learned from one of my mentors, Jeff Olson, in 1995—nineteen words that still echo inside my head to this day: “Commitment is doing the thing you said you’d do long after the felling you said it in has passed." Now that’s what keeping your word is all about!

So if “committing to...and then following through” is what you'd like to do more often, the following five step plan will help you set your goals and keep your promises, thereby allowing you to ultimately achieve what's truly important to you...

1) Decide What You Want

Achievers realize some people join the business because they want to drive a “free” car; some because they want to earn more money; and some because they want the extra time needed to enjoy a more rewarding life. What about you? To stay the course you'll need to be moving towards something you actually want! Part of the journey is discovering what that is...

2) Know Your "Why?"

True, deciding what you want is your first step, and yet it’s only part of the solution! Therefore, if you really want to set, keep, and ultimately achieve every worthwhile goal, you'll need to become clear on "Why?" you want what you want. The best part is you’ll know when you’ve found your “Why” because from that moment on you will do whatever it takes...

3) Follow A Proven Plan

You either have a proven plan (system or daily method of operation) you follow, or you don’t. If you do, continue moving forward. If you don’t, find someone who has already achieved what you want. Find out what they did. Do that. And then continue until you achieve the same result they’ve already proven was possible. Because it’s easier to keep going when you get results—and it’s easier to get results when you follow a proven plan...

4) Commit Yourself Publicly

After you’ve decided what you want, discovered why that is important to you, and are diligently following a proven plan to achieve it, you’re ready for step four. On 3" x 5" cards write out what you want (your goal), followed by a sentence or two explaining your desire to have this (your “Why?”), and then include the steps you’re taking (your proven plan) to accomplish it... Give these hand-written cards to 10 people you know, like, and trust, and would not want to disappoint. Believe me, you’ll follow through...

5) Get Better Every Day

Leaders know that wherever you are, and wherever you’re going, your journey will be easier if you incorporate a daily personal development program. So what should yours include? Books, CDs, and classes. Because when you get better "it" gets easier...

Use this information to guide you—all five steps—and you will be well on your way to achieving all your dreams. Now that’s the power of commitment!

All the best,

MSC

P.S. It's time to commit to building a better business and living a better life by using this program BBL for 45 days!

© 2005 by Michael S. Clouse. All Rights Reserved.
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Michael S. Clouse
Editor-in-Chief, Nexera e-News™
Former Editor-in-Chief, Upline® Journal
National Speakers Association Member

University of Illinois at Chicago
Certified Network Marketing Professional

Author of: The Fifth Principle, 28 Days To Your
New Future, Mastering The Fundamentals, The
Secret to Developing Leaders, The Simple Art of
Duplication, and Thinking Your Way To Success

Today's Thought

"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." -Benjamin Franklin

Today's Thought

A GOOD SYSTEM SHORTENS THE ROAD TO A GOAL
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Having an intelligent plan is your first step to success.With a plan, you know where you're going.You'll know what progress you're making.And you'll have a pretty good idea of when you can expect to arrive.Meticulous planning will enable everything you doto appear spontaneous to other people.

Your goals can only be reached through the vehicle of a plan. One in which you fervently believe,and upon which you will vigorously act. There is no other route to success.

What do you want to achieve or avoid? The answers to these questions are your objectives. How do you go about achieving your desired results?The answer to this will be your strategy.

A good plan permits you to frame your lifeso that at some time in the futurefact and your dreams will meet.

Success or failure is often determined on the drawing board.
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©2005 by Max Steingart

Today's Thought

"In Network Marketing, consistency is always more powerful than quantity. Do something this month for your business. Maybe it’s not as much as other months, but something is always better than nothing. It always takes less energy to keep yourself in rhythm and momentum than it does to get yourself started again.”-- –Teresa Romain