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Inside this Newsletter
1. Articles
A. I Would Give Anything To
B. ACRES OF DIAMONDS
2. FYI (For Your Information)
"The number one is the loneliest number if
we believe it to be." Regena English
http://www.leatherspinsters.com
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A couple days ago I was listening to a CD by one of the most
successful speakers in the industry. He has been around for many
years and is considered one of the greats. He is also considered to
be somewhat off the beaten path. As much as he is admired and
respected by many, he is judged by just as many. The segment I found
most intriguing was one about how others often say to him, "I would
give anything to be a successful speaker and author just like you."
His response is, "No you wouldn't. What you want is the end result,
but you're probably not willing to do what it takes to achieve the
level of success I have achieved." Arrogant? Maybe. Harsh? Perhaps.
Truthful? Most definitely.
Anyone who has achieved a relatively high level of success in their
industry has probably had the same statement directed to them. "I
would give anything to be a successful ________ just like you."
Truth be told, achieving a level of success others will want to
emulate is something most people are not willing to make the
necessary sacrifices for. Sure, they want the end result, but are
they willing to step out from the crowd and do what it takes to
achieve their dream? Are they willing to go through the inevitable
ups and downs?
Over the years I've had the opportunity to work with some pretty
incredible people. Folks who have achieved more than most could only
dream of. Individuals who others will look at and think, "I would be
willing to do anything to achieve that level of success."
Sadly, that is about as far as many people get with their desire to
accomplish what they want out of life. They talk about it, but don't
do what is necessary to achieve it. I'm not referring simply to
monetary success. I am referring to contribution to community,
personal success, physical success, or virtually anything that would
signify a complete life.
In last month's column I mentioned the book I am co-authoring. Why Be
Different? Success Secrets for Selling the Unsellable is a book about
how one can set themselves apart from the competition in such a way
that they literally become leaders in their industry. Much of the
book will be based on interviews conducted with people from a variety
of industries such as real estate, healthcare, accounting,
hospitality and more. Being a leader doesn't necessarily mean you are
the biggest. It means that you are the one others look to when
determining standards of success within an industry.
As I have been gathering information, what I find interesting is some
of the similarities with the people we are featuring in the book.
Each person has been through some incredible ups and downs on their
road to success. Each has gone through experiences that would make
someone else quickly throw in the towel. They didn't let the
roadblocks stop them; they just kept moving forward in order to reach
their goals.
What I find most intriguing is their powerful belief in having a
vision of what is possible. All are also very flexible in their
approach to life. They knew what they wanted to achieve and if one
thing didn't work they tried something else. If that didn't work,
they tried yet something else. They kept at it until they achieved
their goals. The words "no" and "can't" are almost nonexistent in
their vocabulary.
Also evident is their generosity to their community and their
clients. Rather than putting a price tag on everything, they often
make contributions without expecting anything in return. They do it
because it makes others feel good and it is simply the right thing to
do.
With each person, a love of what they are doing is essential.
Although they work very hard, they have such an incredible passion
for what they are doing that when the tough times hit, they are
virtually unstoppable. People who are not incredibly passionate about
what they are doing give up when they are presented with roadblocks
to their success.
Don't just be another person saying, "I'd do anything…" Keep your
vision, your passion and jump over your roadblocks
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Kathy Gage is a business advisor, keynote speaker, and trainer
that helps others gain dominance and visibility within their market.
Call 801.619.1514 or e-Mail
kathleen@turningpointpresents.com
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Yale had offered him a position as an instructor, which he turned down. He persuaded his mother to sell their Massachusetts farm and accompany him. But the trip was futile as he found no gold and eventually accepted a job in Minnesota working for a mining company -- at a lower salary than he would have received at Yale.
More interesting is that the man who bought the family farm from the widowed mother was harvesting potatoes one day. As he slid a heavy bushel through an opening in the stone wall, he noticed a shiny stone. He had it assayed and learned it was native silver. The farm was sitting on a fortune in silver!
Why had the mining engineer, who had undoubtedly passed by that same rock and others like it hundreds of times, not discovered the ore? Could it be that he never dreamed a treasure could be found so easily? Was it because he believed that one must go elsewhere to fulfill a dream?
What we are seeking may be found right where we are! There are certainly times to make life changes, but sometimes we must simply change our thinking. What you seek (happiness, security, fulfillment, challenge) may be at your fingertips, though yet unseen.
There may be hidden potential in your present job, your current relationships or the location in which you live. The answers to your dreams may be found at your fingertips if you only believe it is possible. Before making that big life change, look carefully around. You may be sitting on acres of diamonds!
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Steve Goodier, Publisher@LifeSupportSystem.com is a professional
speaker, consultant and author of numerous books. Visit his site for
more information, or to sign up for his FREE newsletter of Life, Love
and Laughter at http://LifeSupportSystem.com
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