In Pursuit of Wealth

Don't Let Someone Else Get Your Front Row Seat

Continued education is one of the ways to not only create but maintain success especially with the economic conditions of today.  So the attendance of seminars and courses is on the rise as people strive to make profitable changes in their lives in the wake of layoffs and financial difficulties.  But haw can you be even more successful while utilizing this avenue of advancement.

The first thing you need to do is show up.  Many people go to a seminar but they themselves do not really show up.  They have their cell phones on and take calls during sessions and chat in the hall ways instead of focusing on the content of the event.  Is this how you show in other parts of your life as well? In your employment, your relationship, with your family.   Not 100% present.

The second thing that you need to make a priority is to be on time if not early.  It is true that people do not want to be in the front row or anywhere near the front.  So how is that working in your life? Do you think there may be a corilation to why you are not near the front of the pack or at the top of the ladder in your success.  Yes, I know there are only so many places available  at the front but are you going to give up your spot to someone else because you do not make it a priority to be early.  If you can not be early at least be on time. 

Take a look at how you manage your life and your time and I will bet that you will see that what you do and blow off as unimportant are the very things that are keeping you from your success. And even making a few small adjustments can mean enormous progress on your road to wealth and success.  Don't let someone else take your front row seat.

There Are No Mistakes Except The Ones You Acknowledge

Along the course of life and endeavors, there are often times when we hit a bump in the road that could throw us off course.  Many will call them mistakes and ponder over them in more than one way.  The most common occurance is that we acknowledge these bumps as mistakes and beat ourselves up over them.  This will not only slow down, if not stop the process of growth but can side track off your road to success.

To avoid this from happening, a person can realize that a mistake is only that when you acknowldge it as such.  Another way to look at a decision that was not quite right or an action that did not heed the results that were expected is to consider these as learning experiences.  Opportunities to grow and look at situations and circumstances in a different way.  This is one of the most important milestones in leadership. 

When you ask what worked and see the positive part of a process or project you have the opportunity to Keep that which was good.  When you continue on and ask what did not work, you have the chance to objectively analyze what needed attention and changing.  The best part is to then ask what or how the process or project can be done differently to ensure success the next time around. 

None of us will make the right decisions all the time.  Nor do we always do the right thing continualy.  But we all have the opportunity to correct and continue.  Repair that which needs to be repaired and begin again and again if necessary.  So don't beat yourself up over mistake you may have made. That is a waste of time.  Pick up the pieces and keep moving.  You only fail when you throw up your arms and quit.  Just remember that impossible things are done by people who did not know that they were indeed impossible.  This is the way a millionaire mind works.  This type of thinking builds confidence and changes attitudes and one of them could be yours.

You Must Change Your Mindset To Take Your Success And Wealth To The Next Level

Contrary to what a large number of people believe, marketing is not rocket science. Marketing does require consistancy and systems in place to be effective.  This is where a change of mindset probably needs to take place when setting and reaching goals for a new lifestyle.  Because marketing is not just a minor part of building a business, it is just as important as what it is that you do or promote. There are tons of people looking for what you have to offer.

Now that the economy has taken a nose dive, there are people left without jobs that are looking for a different form of income.  But there is a difference in the mindset of those who are seeking to build business especially online.  Some people are only looking for opportunity and some are ready to become entrepreneurs.

In his blog post Entrepreneurial Versus Opportunistic Thinking  Greg Martin talks about the difference between being an entreperneur and an opportunity seeker. He says that opportunity seekers only jump busines system to business system only to give up when things do not work out the way they want, when they want.  The entreperneur on the other hand, think long term and do not give up at the first turn. They understand that newlifestyles are created with persistance and even hard work.

So it is important to understand just where your thought pattern is leading you.  Are you looking for a get rich plan or are you willing to invest the time and the effort to create a solid foundation in which to build your life.  Having a do whatever it takes attitude will get you where you want to go.  so keep in mind that it took alot of years and work for the overnight success to appear. 

Who You Spend Time With Impacts Who You Become

This weekend I had the opportunity to spend some time with a truely amazing individual and his students to celebrate their successes.  The place was the Palazzo Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada and this person was billionaire, Bill Bartmann. Bill's whole family was there to share in the celebration and share some of their experiences on their journey to success during a unique question and answer time. 

Bill then some time share new information about what was happening within the banking and government structures and how it may effect his students and their continuing projects in the department of buying bad debt.  Many of the student from Peak Potentials Training have gone on to further their education in build their financial so it was great to see them as they create new ways to build on their success. You can find information about the programs offered and tools available The Bartmann Bussiness Institute where you will learn and develop the same methods that Bill used to create his wealth.  The great part about this experience is to see the reality of what can be and yet experience the humbleness of a man and his family that started from nothing, won in the money game, lost it all and went on to rebuild the life and wealth that once was. 

Bill provided a nice dinner and entertainment as well as a photo opt time that everyone could have a professionally done photo sent to them as his gift.  What was nice is that the atmosphere was somewhat and inviting as the students socialized while they enjoyed pastries and refreshment in the morning on both Saturday and Sunday. 

The important concept to remember whenever you choose the company that you keep is that who that person is, their energy and all they stand for does impact you and your progress forward in life.  Once you leave that presence, you must maintain that level of awareness and that caliper of socialization to step up to the next level of success and the lifestyle that you are developing. How you act, the way you dress and the company you keep are all indicators of your level of success. 

Your Perspective Is One Of The Most Valuable Things You Have

I just recently returned from the Worlds Greatest Marketing Seminar in Los Angeles and an interesting remark was made that rminded me of a concept that most people forget about.  How many times have you heard someone say "From my perspective"?  Probably a lot more than you care to admit.  But the truth of the matter is that this is so true.  A person can only come from their own perspective when relating to another person.  But what is equally as valuable to understand that someone else's perpective can shed light on a situation or subject so that a better understand and agreement can be reached when more than one person is involved in the outlook of any deals and decisions.  But in reality there is only one perspective that you can contribute and that is your own.

Likewise is the ability to come from someone else's experience.  You cannot base any decision that you are involved in on another person's experience.  You can only base what you contribute to any given opportunity or situation on your own experience.  You character and level of confidence can only come from your personal involvement.  You can srive to model in the footsteps of another to assist yu in reaching your goals, dreams and levels of success, but ultimately you own experiences are what your milestones are buildt upon.

So when you choose to step up to the plate and on to a new level in life and in business, always remember just because something happened or did not happen for someone else does not mean that your outcome will be the same.  It is all in your perspective of how you see and percieve you experience and the knowledge necessary to get there.

Your Word Must Be Law And Something Others Can Depend Upon

 I recently spent some time with leaders in the personal development industry and relearned a very important virtue.  It is not like I had forgotten, however, people tend to get lax in the course of everyday life and do not realize that the value of their word is less than solid.

Making a comittment is serious business and should not be taken lightly.  The problem seems to be that people make too many commitments and then when they are overwhelmed, they just keep some and ignore others.  Those people who were depending on your word to do what you say you are going to do are let down in the process.

Your commitment level should not change with the tide or the seasons because your committment level is a reflection of who you are. To decommitt just because you changed your mind or it is not convenient for you damages your character.  It is a way also to get attention or sympathy that is not warranted.

I watched an individual play the game of yes I will, no I won't to get through a course that she wanted to graduate from but did not want to do the work or process necessary for the honor of graduation.  Unfortunately she found someone of authority who was pulled in on a personal level with sympathy and given permission to take herself out at every corner and call it progress.  Yes pretended progress just enough to keep the attention and sympathy coming and even threatened to leave on several occassions.  Her committment level and her word were not genuine.  Commitment requires accountability and when someone does not hold you to that then your character is damage in the interim. 

So when making considerations for future commitments, keep in mind that there is a lot more at stake than just a simple "I decided not to." Value your word, all it stands for and make sure it is truely something others can depend on. 

If You Are Writing As An Expert, You Should Be Setting A Good Example

There are a lot of people who are writing out on the internet and marketing thousands of products.  Many of them are still trying to establish their niche online.  And what is taught by the experts in writing and marketing is to become an expect in the niche that you choose.  Unfortunately not everyone is following this advice and you will find many who are writing about things on the internet that they are not only not experts but are not even good representatives or examples or what they are marketing.

With affiliate marketing being an excellent way to create an online income people are writing about areas of expertise they they have only briefly read about such as dog training.  Just because you own a dog and read the ebook that you are promoting does not make you an expert in dog training.  On another hand if you are promoting a weight loss product and have been promoting it for some time but have not changed and are over weight you are not really an expert.  You can not event say it works and you are endorsing it by writing and promoting such product, program or written material.

So if you are a beginner in internet marketing, be aware of how you present yourself and what kind of example you are setting.  Marketing affiliate products are an terrific way to create online income for both the author and the marketer.  But when writing about these products and services, make sure you that you write appropriately as to establish your presence and credibility to your readers.  It is great to try a niche and sometimes several before specializing in one or even two.  Once you make the decision, make sure you are representing yourself and the success of that which you are promotely effectively, efficiently and with truth.  When you make statements in your writing or even how you run your business, don't say that you do something and it is not really you that is in factually doing it.  If you are paying someone to do certain things, state it, don't take the credit publicly when actually the credit belongs elsewhere. 

Be the example you want others to be when you read their material and purchase their products and you will build a lucrative online business in the long run.

Your Comfort Zone Is What Is Holding You Back From Your Success

Troubled times will help determine whether someone is in committed to being successful or not.  When the going is good and things seem to be going your way it is easy to get settled into a comfort zone.  This happens alot when a person has an hours for dollars job that pays the bills with a little extra cash for fun.  But what happens when the chips fall, a job is lost or business just isn't what it use to be? 

For the average American, the comfort zone is a dangerous place to be.  Sometimes it takes an attitude adjustment to realize that life and lifestyle will not improve until a person gets a little uncomfortable and less convenient to make things happen.  They really do expect things to just happen so the commitment level is not very high.  These people become followers and not leaders.  They have set goals too low or not at all because they got comfortable in the manner in which they were living. 

Financial freedom is determined by the extent that a person is willing to become uncomfortable and do things that take them out of their comfor zone.  When the chips fall the average American instead of jumping up and finding a new way to make it happen, they throw in the towel.  They blame everything but themselves for the lack of determination to create a new plan, go a new direction, dream a new dream.

Successful people know how to change with the times.  They don't get stuck in a rut and always doing the same thing over and over, year after year.  If you truely want to be successful you must constantly evaluate and make adjustments to improve and move forward.  So when new opportunites come your way you will not shrink back which keeps you from moving to the next level.  The good old days are gone and it is time for the good new days.  Stretch yourself and be willing to take on a little risk.  Dream a new dream.  If you do not have a dream then you are not really living you are just existing. 

For Those Having Difficulty Getting Your Business Going, The Love or Money Summit Is Just Around the Corner

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The event will focus on 5 key areas: 

• Identifying more deeply what you really want in life, your biggest passions and how to express them through an authentic-based, money-making business model.
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• Creating new and easy additional sources of income in 30 days or less (they key to lead generation and credibility)
• Figuring out ways to turn your friends and family (and yourself!) into raving fans of you and what you’re doing (this is why she’s offering a fabulous rate for your significant other or assistant - only $500!)
• Leveraging your message into high-end coaching and program offerings, joint venture opportunities, memberships and more advanced products and services … so you can maximize your revenue per hour spent AND your impact on the world!

In short, Katrina will show you how to stop struggling in your business, how to make more money AND work less…. Just as she has over the past many years.

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Copyright 2009 K. Sawa Marketing International Inc. 
Katrina Sawa is known as The JumpStart Your Biz Coach because she literally kicks her clients and their businesses into high gear. She works with highly motivated women entrepreneurs that want to maximize and fast-track their business to make more money and enjoy more free time. Katrina uses online and offline Relationship Marketing Systems & Strategies to leverage your resources, contacts and your expertise; plus she kicks you in the butt to implement it all too! Learn more about Katrina's 5-part teleclass series at http://budurl.com/qzfk 

Dreambuilding Is Essential When Setting Goals For Your Future

When I first began to realize that working from home was what I perferred to do, I began to look at different businesses that would help to create that ability to do so.  I started out with Amway in 1996 and own that business still today.  But the one thing that I value the most from getting started was the continued education and dreambuilding.  You must continue to learn to continue to grow.  And without a "Why", there would be little to no progress.  For a person to build a business that will be successful and create a lifestyle that they have their sights set on, there must be a reason.  This is where dreambuilding becomes important and almost imperative to the goals that you set along the way. 

If you had all the money you needed to be financially free...what would you do...where would you go...and what toys or trinkets would you purchase along the way.  For some it is big houses or fancy cars and for others it may be travel or clothing.  And for many is it a combination of several.  But to only dream them will not get them into your life, you must take one more step.  You MUST dare to live those dreams from time to time because the experience is what really catipults you forward.  Once you get a taste of what you want, it makes the why even bigger. 

Recently I added a few experiences that increased my hunger for an even freer life with the financial ability to enjoy that life more fully.  I took my first trip to Lake Tahoe not just any day but on the 4th of July.  The condo was magnificent but more so the lake and being ON the lake for the fireworks was breathtaking.

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to spend that afternoon at the beautiful Canyon Ranch Spa Club...and what a treat! 

The important thing is to be realistic....Although I have only done these once, it created a hunger to build my business even more successful so I can repeat the experience on a more regular basis.   So choose something that you can start with and put that intention out to the Universe. Things will begin to fall into place and create the opportunity to experience those desires of your heart.  Find pictures of the things you would like to do, places you would like to go and even the bigger items you would like to own.  One by one, place your intention to start with something and build on that lifestyle until it become the norm and not an occassional thought, wish or even a once in a long time adventure.  Without a "Why" it does not matter about the how but the how will come when you have a your"Why".