Weekly Wisdom
by Sue Urda Co-Founder of Powerful You!
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Great Conversations are Like Great Desserts… Click here to listen...
Do you remember the last really great conversation you had? It would be one of those conversations that you truly savor – not unlike a great dessert or a wonderful glass of wine. You never want the sensation to end. You may have laughed or cried. You may have found yourself nodding incessantly as the person you were conversing with spoke the exact words you were thinking and feeling. Or maybe it was exactly the opposite. Maybe you had a heated and lively discussion, because you were on opposing sides with someone you greatly respect and you felt comfortable and accepted enough with each other to verbalize your feelings and opinions. Whatever the case, great conversations are like lifeblood to all of us. Why not call someone you love to talk with? Why not make a date for coffee – simply to talk, simply to feel, simply to emote and enjoy! Give yourself a treat and have a great conversation today. Now, that’s Powerful!
Today is Your Birthday ~ Happy Birthday to You!  Click here to listen...
Yes, YOU! You might be thinking this is not for you… that it’s meant for someone else who is celebrating a traditional birthday today. In fact, each day is a “birth-day” for each of us. Each day brings new possibilities. Each day is a new beginning in and of itself, and each day we have the ability to change the direction of our life experience. Each day, whether we do it consciously or not, we create our day, and essentially we create our life. Each moment is a gift and each breathe brings new life. What will you choose to do on this “birth-day”? Who will you choose to be? Who will you reach out to and open up to? What will you learn? How many times will you smile or laugh or cry today? How much will you choose to experience? This is your “birth-day”… Choose to have a happy one! Now, that’s Powerful!
Give Yourself a Hand Click here to listen...
How often have you put aside whatever you are doing to selflessly assist another person, even if you don’t know them, simply because they asked you to? How often have you made time in your schedule to help an associate, friend or family member get something done? As women, we especially tend to put the needs of others above our own. We are natural nurturers of people, animals and the earth. We put the good of the whole ahead of the good of ourselves, often to find ourselves needing something when we are through assisting the world. Imagine how you might better assist others if you simply took a moment to nurture yourself. Imagine how much fresher, more energetic and alive you would feel if you spent even a few moments, simply taking care of you… Take a bath, a nap or a walk, read a book, do some yoga… or simply sit in nature admiring the beauty of the earth. In giving yourself a hand first, you will find that there is more strength, satisfaction and joy in helping others. And then, give yourself a hand of applause for all the good you do and all the good you are ~ you deserve it. Now, that’s Powerful!
Little Things Mean a Lot... Click here to listen...
Sometimes it is the smallest act that leads to greatness. It is a small action taken today that leads to bigger and bigger steps and then to great strides. It is often the great strides that we hear about… and somehow in the telling of tales, we neglect the small and tedious actions that began the momentum and led the way. We neglect the stepping stones for the monument. We neglect the innocent question that starts with “What if…”. We forget the baby steps in the midst of the splendor of the fantastic result. Perhaps if we pay attention to and honor the small question, the baby steps, then we will know that the big picture started with a single frame and we will know that it is the small action we take today that leads to the beauty and greatness of tomorrow. Let us do the little things, because little things mean a lot. Now, that’s Powerful!
When You Look At Yourself, What Do You See? Click here to listen...
Do you see a brilliant human being capable of great things? Do you see a warm heart and soul? Do you see a caring and compassionate individual, willing to assist others and the world? Or do you see a person of limited ability who is stuck in their current position at work, in relationships and in life? Whatever you see is your reality. If you like what you see – great, live it! Enjoy it, embrace it and share it. If you don’t like what you see – change it. Change your reality. You CAN do it. You can do ANYTHING. In fact, whatever you see now is your own creation. You are the co-creator of your life so far, and you can reshape and co-create your future. Take a moment to look at yourself. Then close your eyes and look at the person you desire to be. As soon as you know what this person looks like, you can BE this. You need only to know. Now, that’s Powerful!
What Are You Paying Attention To?
When you look at your everyday life, what do you see? Are you paying attention to the new buds or the weeds? Are you paying attention to the money in your wallet or to the many ways you offer value to the world that reap great benefits? Are you paying attention to what you don’t have yet or do you think about all the wonderful things you are and have and love? Whatever you pay attention to and focus on expands. Think about it… if you are wondering why you aren’t making headway in your relationships, financial position or personal development; notice what you think about on a daily basis. Whatever you pay attention to pays you in one way or another. Pay attention to everything you desire and everyone you love. Pay attention to what excites and exhilarates you and whatever warms your heart. You will notice that paying attention to anything in particular pays huge dividends in that area. Decide today to pay attention. Now, that’s Powerful!
Why Are You Here??
If you are reading this, you are alive today. You are breathing. You are in your body. You are on this earth. You are alive. What does this mean? This means that you are here for a reason. You are here for a purpose. Even if you don’t know what that purpose is, it doesn’t matter. Simply tell yourself and know that you are here for a purpose. You are in your family, in your business, in your relationships – all for a purpose. Even if you don’t know what specifically you are here to do, you are doing it. You are living your purpose. There are no mistakes and there are no coincidences. There is now. There is forever. There is infinity. You are an infinite being and you are here. Live today as if you are alive, because you are. Now, that’s Powerful!
What Are You Made Of?
Are you a stone or a gem? Are you a caterpillar or a butterfly? Are you a word or a book? No matter where you are in your life… you are complete just as you are. Every stage of your life, every stage of your growth is exactly perfect in and of itself. Your image in the mirror is who you are at the very moment you see yourself. When life experiences happen each day and each moment, the person you see in the mirror shifts, even if it is ever so slight. Know that the person you are at this moment is not exactly the same person you are when you complete this paragraph. Notice the shift in perception, the new balance of knowledge, the new thoughts that filter in – even in a moment. Notice that you are now made of something different than you were even a short moment ago… and in the difference, with the shift, you are still the same complete person. What are you made of? You are perfection. Now, that’s Powerful!
The Biggest Secret…
Are you someone who is looking for the secret to business growth, the secret to earning lots of money, the secret to losing weight, the secret to success? Do you feel that if you could just find that one missing link, you’d have it made? Well, you can stop looking. I am here to tell you the biggest secret of all. The biggest secret is that there is no secret. That’s right. There is no secret to success, no secret to winning, no secret to fulfillment. There is no secret to your perfect life. There is one simple truth for whatever it is you desire. The truth is that the secret, if you want to call it that, lies within you. You already know the answer. You already know what to do. The biggest secret is that you have to listen to your inner voice. You are the answer. You are the truth. You are your own way. Try this: Close your eyes and whisper out loud “Psssst…” Then, listen to what your inner voice has to say to you. Now, that’s Powerful!
By Invitation Only…
Are you an inviting person? Do you have a pleasant smile, an inviting demeanor and openness about you? Are you approachable... Or do you have that “off limits / don’t mess with me / I’m having a bad day” kind of look about you? Are you aware of the vibes you are giving off? Many of us are unaware of the impression we make on other people. Many of us enter rooms without giving a second thought to our “presence”. We often carry “stuff” from outside the room, from yesterday and perhaps even years ago with us everywhere we go. Imagine what it would look like for you to be fully aware of how you are “being”. Imagine yourself as you would like people to know you - and then simply “be” it. Imagine yourself being “in the moment” - each moment, each day. Now, invite someone to join you by simply “being” yourself. Now, that’s Powerful!
Weather or Not... Let the Sun Shine From the Inside Out.
Yes, it’s winter and it’s cold… really cold. And some days the sun barely shines and it’s overcast and gray. We all know people who let things like the weather outside control their mood and demeanor. We know people who like to complain about the weather and the cold, dark days. These are often the same people who complain about traffic, the sniffles, paperwork, waiting in line and loud kids. Is this you? Do you let little things like the weather control how you feel? Do you allow things outside your heart and mind to have more meaning in your life than how you feel on the inside? Are you easily swayed? Why not try this… Before you even open your eyes in the morning, decide how you feel. Decide how your day will look. Decide to be happy and purposeful. Decide to be grateful just to be alive. Then open your eyes and notice how you feel. Notice that the weather doesn’t affect your mood, because you already decided that the sun is shining inside you… whether it’s cold outside or not. Now, that’s Powerful!
Take an Inventory of What You Love.
Imagine that you are all you have. Imagine that you are the center of your family, your friends, your business and your life… Because you are. You are the center of your life and your heart is the center of you. Imagine that your heart beat is the rhythm that sets the pace for the world. Imagine that your love of all you do and the love you have for all people is all there is. Imagine that they may know nothing else this day. Think about what is in your heart. Write down all that is in you that is good, kind, loving and true. Take an inventory of your heart. Take an inventory of the good, the great and the amazing being that you are. Now focus on this. Now share this. What is in our hearts is the most important thing we have to offer to this world. Do not shield it. Know what it is and share it. Know the love and sprinkle it on every one you see. Show them the inventory of you. Now, that’s Powerful!
Ask and It Shall be Given… Are You Ready?
Are you ready to receive all that you have asked for? Are you ready for wealth? Are you ready for clients? Are you ready for growth? When you get what you have been seeking, there will be some work to be done. Are you ready and willing to do it? Do you have the time and the staff to handle it? Do you want to? Many of us ask for assistance and when ideas are given we ignore them. Many of us ask for referrals and then we don’t call them. Is this you? Do you ask and then not take action? Do you ask and then not receive? The universe (and it’s inhabitants) is very generous and you will always receive what you ask for in some form or another. So when asking for something, be sure you really, really want what you ask for, because chances are – you’ll get it. Ask and It Shall be Given… Are You Ready? Now, that’s Powerful!
Are You Making It?
Are you making it to your meetings? Are you making a lot of connections? Are you making the most of your time? Are you making the money you deserve and desire? Are you making a difference in the world? It seems, sometimes, that we move through each day knowing there is so much to be done ahead of us. There is always something more to do, someone to talk to, some unfinished business. Instead of thinking about the things you must do to make it through to tomorrow, how about thinking of all the things you did to get to right where you are in your life today? You’ve done a lot. You’ve accomplished a lot. You’ve made incredible progress. Give yourself a hand – go ahead, stand up and cheer for you! Every moment of your life has led to this moment. You made it! You ARE making it, and you ARE making a difference. YOU are the maker of your life – so make it a life you love! Now, that’s Powerful!
Do You Like You?
Sounds like a strange question… “Do you like yourself?” It IS a very real question. If you met you at a meeting or on the street, would you like you? Would you find yourself engaging, fun, helpful and easy to be around? Would you want to talk to you and spend time with you? Would you feel good about introducing and referring you to others? If you can answer yes to these – great. If your answer to any of these is no, what can you do to make yourself a person you would like to be around? What can you do to make yourself more likeable? After all, wherever you go there you are… so why not be a person you like? Now, that’s Powerful!
Are you open to learn or is your mind “closed for business”?
Each day brings with it the opportunity to learn something. We can learn from many different sources. People can teach us. Circumstances and situations can teach us. Hardships and gifts can teach us. Our actions can teach us. Perhaps the most important lessons we learn are the ones we teach ourselves. Look at what you did today. Look at what you said, how you acted or reacted to a person or a situation. What does this teach you about yourself? What does this teach you about the way that you think, the abilities you have and the way that you use them? What does this teach you about the person you chose to be today? Each day brings with it the opportunity to learn something new… What will you learn from today? Now, that’s Powerful!
Are You Spending Your Time Or Investing It?
Days pass, weeks come and go, months and even years fly by. In looking back, can you account for your time? Can you measure your results? Can you look at yourself and your business today and know that the things you did with the time you had have made an improvement over where you were a year ago? Have you made a difference with your time? It is said that our time is the most valuable commodity in the world. What do you do with yours? Many of us spend our days making small talk, over-planning for things, shuffling papers, worrying, complaining and simply wasting time. Others invest their time by planning their work and working their plan, being with people they like, reading and learning, and creating alliances that support them. Every minute of every day adds up to the sum total of the years of our lives. Are You Spending Your Time Or Investing It? Now, that’s Powerful!
“Lose Something this New Year…”
If you are like most people, you have made some resolutions for the New Year. This may include doing something or not doing something; being a “better” person, reaching some lofty goal, and a myriad of other self-promises. This is all well and good. Well thought out goals are often the beginning of great things. Our world is a better place probably because of many New Years resolutions that were made and reached. However, there is another way to look at the New Year. Perhaps now is the time to lose something you’ve been holding on to. Maybe you set some goals that no longer serve you or, they don’t fit you anymore and they just don’t feel right. Perhaps now is also the time to let go of goals and expectations that have been set for you by others. Perhaps now is the time to live for yourself and all that you love and desire and deserve. On this New Year, let go of the weighty, the boring and draining things and just allow yourself to “BE”. Perhaps by losing something this year, you’ll find your true self. Now, that’s Powerful!
“What Are You Waiting For?”
Are you waiting for Something? Are you waiting for Someone? Perhaps you’re waiting for the right moment. Or you’re waiting until you have enough money, until the weather is better, until you lose weight, until you have a partner, until the kids are in school, until next year… the list can go on and on. What is waiting anyway? Waiting is deciding to NOT take action. Waiting is choosing to NOT move forward. Waiting is the delay of an outcome. Waiting is a choice. Sometimes, it is an unconscious choice. Sometimes it is strategic and powerful, and sometimes it is designed from fear of consequence. Ask yourself what you’re waiting for… and then ask yourself if waiting is the right action for you. Does it feel good? Does it feel comfortable? Or does it feel numbing and scary? Whatever your answers, ACT to feel good. So, what are you waiting for? Is it worth the wait? Now, that’s Powerful!
“Model a Model”
Modeling is akin to imitation, and imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. One of the easiest ways to get what you want is to find someone else who has the result you want and do what they do. This is not known as stealing their idea; it is known as modeling. In modeling, you study the person or company you admire and then take the same action they did. Chances are you’ll have a good shot at getting the result they got. It’s much smarter, much faster and much easier than figuring it out alone or starting from scratch. If you like someone’s style, model it. If you like someone’s presentation of themselves, model it. If you like their business, their clientele or their checkbook, model it. It’s up to you and it’s easy: Model your Role Model. Now, that’s Powerful!
“Giving Gifts, Gratitude and Growth”
Gift giving at Holiday time is a custom in all parts of the world. Who gets gifts? Family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and business contacts. Business contacts? Yes. Especially in our business, just like in other areas of our life, it’s important to acknowledge and show gratitude to those who have assisted us in our growth and success. So what’s a good gift? Whatever will be appreciated by the receiver. How do you know what they’ll like? Well, this is a good way for you to see how well you have developed your business relationships by seeing how well you know the receiver. Maybe they like sports, angels or wine. Maybe they like chocolate, trinkets or pens. Hmmmm... How well do you know them? Perhaps this holiday season is the perfect time to invite them out for lunch or a drink and get to know them a little better. No matter what you decide, they’ll be grateful that you thought of them. Giving gifts and showing gratitude is fun AND it’s a great way to enhance both your business and personal growth. Now, that’s Powerful!
“Every Cloud has a Silver Lining”
Okay sure, sometimes the cloud is really, really black and you have to look really, really closely to see the faint silver lining. Don’t let the blackness fool you. The silver lining is definitely there. We simply might not be aware of it yet. Occasionally, if we are open to it and we’re really tuned in, we can find the good while we’re in the midst of the muck; usually this is not the case. So, why not just agree in advance to simply experience our lives? Whatever it is, just live it. Then, at some seemingly random moment later on, we will see the reason for the dark cloud. The silver lining will make itself known, and we’ll have one of those head-thumping “ah-ha moments”. We will know the good, the lesson, the magic. We will know why we had to go through it. And mostly, we will know to trust that every cloud has a silver lining. Now, that’s Powerful!
“Give Thanks for the all the Turkeys in your Life”
Give thanks for all the Turkeys and give thanks for all the Pies! These are words we can use to describe some people in our lives. Without their unique way of thinking and of living, we may not as easily be able to formulate our own views on life. The Turkeys in our life represent the tough choices, the unsavory deeds and the mistakes that make us go “Ugh”. The Pies in our life represent the sweetness, the beauty, the passion and the wisdom. Together, they help us become who we are. They help to form our thoughts and our attitudes; and indeed, they help us to form our lives. So let’s give thanks for all of them… the Turkeys and the Pies! Now, that’s Powerful!
“Reach Out. Reach Out and Touch Someone.”
How do we make connections with people in our lives? Our culture tells us it’s proper and appropriate in almost every situation to extend our hand and engage in a handshake. So, what happens as we are touching them, looking into their eyes and saying “Nice to see you”? Why do we do this? We do it to show respect. We do it to create a bond and get their attention. And mostly, we do it to make a connection. Physically connecting with someone while we are speaking or listening and looking into their eyes deepens the communication. It can bring your communication and, even your relationship, to a whole new level. Next time you would like to make an important point, simply touch someone’s arm or their hand. Notice how they respond and notice how you feel. You will undoubtedly feel closer, more understood and more connected. Go ahead, reach out… and notice what is reaching back for you. Now that’s Powerful!
“Sweet Dreams!”
It’s kind of an interesting phrase… “Sweet dreams”. Why do we use this phrase only at night or before nap time? We all know that this is when dreams take place, correct? The answer is yes - and there’s another answer. Dreams also take place in our waking moments. The dreams we dream while we are awake are perhaps the most important dreams of all. These are the dreams that inspire us, lift us and transform us. These are the dreams that provide hope, vision and possibility. These are the dreams of our heart. It has been said that dreams are akin to planning, because this is the first step to creating our reality. Before all else, we must envision it, we must see it, we must dream it. So, why not give yourself the gift of day dreaming today? Who knows where your dreams will lead you? Now that’s Powerful!
“Trick or Treat”
Trick or treat? Isn’t that what it feels like sometimes when we are working with a client or a vendor? Is this relationship a trick or a treat? Is their business worth the time we’ll spend? Is this going to be long-term, mutually beneficial and profitable relationship? How can we know for sure? The real answer is that there’s no way to be certain. There is, however, a simple litmus test we can take. After you’ve done the leg work and the spread sheets and the basic business analysis, do this. Okay, ready? Close your eyes and breathe in. Get a picture of your client. Get a picture of their company. Think of the relationship, the products and services to be exchanged. Now, breathe in again. Sit quietly and notice how you feel. Are you feeling energized and light and happy? Or are you feeling stifled and laden down and torn? Notice how you feel when you think of them. Notice how you feel when they call. Now make your decision. It really can be that simple. Trick or Treat? It's up to you. Now, that's Powerful!
“I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing…”
When is the last time you sang a song? When is the last time you turned up the radio or stereo and really belted it out? Or maybe humming is more your style… maybe you simply like to hum along, tapping your foot on the floor or your hands on the steering wheel. Or maybe you like dancing around the house as you vacuum or you enjoy moving to the beat of the music in your head as you stroll down the hallway at your office. When is the last time you let the music IN? Or better yet, when is the last time you let the music OUT? It’s been proven that music sets moods, creates drama, stimulates creative thinking and even inspires action. What if you could set the music inside of you? Imagine setting your own mood and inspiring your own actions each and every minute of the day. Imagine creating yourself from the inside out. Imagine that the music’s in you… Because it is. Now, that’s Powerful!
Relationships = Life
Have you measured the quality of your relationships lately? Are the clients you work with on an on-going basis happy with the amount of time you spend with them? What about the quality of the service and products you deliver and the price they pay for what they receive? Have you had a conversation with them to “check in”? And what about your family and friends? Are they happy with the amount of time and the quality of the time you spend together? Do you give a proportionate amount of quality attention to those who matter most to you? And perhaps more importantly, how are YOU feeling about the relationship? Have you “checked in” with yourself lately? Relationships = Life. If our relationships are healthy and thriving, chances are that we are healthy and thriving too. Now, that's Powerful!
How do I thank thee, let me count the ways...
" Thanks". Such a small and simple word. Such a grand and glorious sentiment. We all love to be thanked. We all love to be appreciated. We all love to be recognized for something we did. Most people, although they may blush and say otherwise, especially love to be thanked and appreciated in front of others. What a great compliment it is to be recognized in front of our peers for a thoughtful act, a selfless deed, a great effort, a terrific job! Thanks is always an appropriate word. Gratitude is a beautiful gift - both from the giving and the receiving end. Thanks... say it often, accept it always, and enjoy the moment! Now, that's Powerful!
WHAT’S IN YOU?….
Do you know what you have to offer to this world? Do you know what you’re capable of? Really, truly capable of? Have you taken stock lately of your skills, your knowledge, your talents? Many of us have taken I.Q. tests and E.Q. tests and various job skills tests and entrance tests for schools. We’ve taken driving tests and personality evaluations and physical fitness tests, etc. etc. etc. But, when was the last time you took inventory of YOU? When was the last time you checked to see what’s in your personal treasure chest? (Usually this is very close to the heart that resides in your physical chest). When was the last time you looked inside of YOU? Why don’t you look right now? Chances are you will recognize a wealth of knowledge, a unique and special soul and a beautiful gem to shine out into the world. You will find the essence of the one and only you! Take a look, and then share what’s in you! Now, that's Powerful!
Just Imagine….
What would the world look like if you wore rose colored glasses? A bit softer, a bit prettier, a bit easier on the eyes, a bit more pleasing to the brain, perhaps? What if we choose to "wear" rose colored glasses when we are dealing with our partner or those we are closest to? What if we could “soften” our view of them and not be so hard in our ways? What if we could “lighten up” and just allow them to be who they are? Could we choose to see the softer, prettier more pleasing side of them? We would still see things as they are – only then, we might enjoy them a bit more. Just imagine what a beautiful, pleasant, “ease-y” time we might spend with them… and they with us! Just Imagine.Now, that's Powerful!
OPEN WIDE...
So, you enter the meeting and have your mind made up as to what you are going to get out of the time you are preparing to spend… because we have all learned that it is a good thing to set our intentions, right? Yes, setting intentions is good as long as we are open to receive all that is available. Are you seeing with eyes wide open? Are you listening with an open mind? Are you feeling with an open heart? Are you really ready to receive whatever it is that comes your way with the intention that it is for your highest and best good? Are you really truly open? For it is in the openness of our intentions that the good will find us; and it is in the openness of our hearts and minds that we will recognize it when it does. Open wide. It’s sure to be rewarding. Now, that's Powerful!
Enjoy the Process
Life is a journey, not a destination. If it is true that there is no real end, no real finish line, what does this mean for the goals we set and the everyday tasks we undertake? If the goals are always somewhere in the future and each task is not an end in itself, what does this mean for us each day as we are simply plugging along? How do we find our purpose and our joy? What do we celebrate and embrace? It is simple really… We must find our joy in the everyday doing and being. We must find the fun in the work, in the task, in the people. As we enjoy the process, we become more attractive to all those around us and we attract more contacts, more business and perhaps more abundance to ourselves. So, let's do it - Find the fun and enjoy the process! Now, that's Powerful!
The ONE Thing...
Do you keep abreast of new developments and changes in your industry? Do you make adjustments to provide the best products and services to your clients? Do you know what your competition does well.. perhaps even better than you? What is the one thing, that ONLY YOU and your company can do for your clients... the one thing that sets you apart? Do your clients know what it is and know you are doing it? Better yet, are your clients "raving fans" who refer you to their contacts and let them know about the ONE THING that sets you apart? What is the one thing you can do to get them to do this? Do the One Thing that Makes the Difference. Now, that's Powerful!
Looking at Networking as Learning...
Have you ever thought of a network meeting as a learning opportunity? In fact, do you still look at life in this way? When we're kids, it's our job to learn; it provides the basis for our future and we even have fun doing it. As adults, our jobs take on a different form and everything seems "more important, more serious and more demanding". What if we looked at our jobs as a learning opportunity? What if we looked at networking as a way to make ourselves more well-rounded, more knowledgeable and more of a resource to serve others? Then, perhaps we could be more like children... Find the fun and enjoy the process! Now, that's Powerful!
The Best Compliment
Perhaps the best compliment we can give another is the acknowledgement that we listened to what they said. As we network, we may comment on their presentation, their personal introduction, their clothing or a piece of jewelry they chose to wear, the products or services they represent. It is in recognizing another that we also gain recognition and awareness for ourselves. Isn't that really what we desire in networking (and in life)? ... someone who notices that we showed up at all. Now, that's Powerful!
When You’re Smiling, The Whole World Smiles With You
Have you ever noticed that a single smile can melt away the fear from children and even the most staunchly serious adults? Try this... when you meet someone who appears to be very “serious”, simply look into their eyes and smile as you greet them. One of two things will happen: They will become uncomfortable with your friendliness and openness and perhaps look for some other “serious” person to talk to; or more likely, you will see their features soften, their eyes sparkle and the corners of their lips turn up in a smile to match your own. From the moment this happens, you have warmed their heart and found an opening for a meaningful, fun and potentially fruitful relationship. As the song goes, “When you’re smiling, the whole world smiles with you”. Now, that's Powerful!
Just Do It!
It is often said, "If it's worth doing at all, it's worth doing well". It is also often said, "If it's worth doing at all, it's worth doing poorly". Which of these is correct? Both! The most important thing we can do to achieve our goals is to get started! Sure, let's decide what we want, set our goals, make an outline, make plans, find partners, etc ~ and then, for goodness sake, let's get started. Start without having all the t's crossed and the i's dotted... It's OKAY! The all important thing is to know what you want and then take the first step. The first step will inevitably lead to the second step and the third step and before you know it, you're well on your way! As a famous retailer once said, "Just do it". Now, that's Powerful!
"What's New?"
Have you tried anything NEW with your business lately? Have you tried a new 30 second commercial? A new tagline? A new networking group? Have you reached out to new companies who might use your products or services? Have you tried a new approach with your existing clients? It's great to maintain what's already working for you and your business... Now just imagine what a new perspective could mean for your growth... Why not try something NEW today? Now, that's Powerful!
" Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained"
Have you ever looked across the room at a network meeting and thought to yourself, "I don't know why I'm here today, there's no one here who will use my services"? How many times have we sat down to make out a prospect or new customer list only to find ourselves crossing people off the list before we even get in touch with them? Why would we make this decision for someone else? Would we want someone else making our decisions for us? What if their personal or business circumstances have changed? What if they now need what we are offering, or perhaps they know someone or some other way to assist and connect us? What if they would be our next "big client" or magical connection? If we don't make an effort or make a contact, we'll never know if we missed out on a great opportunity... all because WE decided in advance for THEM. There are lots of opportunities out there masked in coincidence and serendipity... Let's venture out and create some opportunities TODAY! Now, that's Powerful!
" The Eyes Have It"
What is one of the most important things we can do to gain a person's trust? Look them in the eye! That's right... looking someone in the eye tells a lot about us. It says we are telling the truth. It says we are comfortable and confident with the message we are conveying. It says we can be trusted. In fact, looking someone in the eye when we are speaking to them allows them to look beyond our words. Perhaps they will see into our minds, our hearts and even our souls. So go ahead, look into their eyes and gain the trust you deserve.Now, that's Powerful!

 

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