You have a lot of personal power, whether you know it and exercise it or not. Let's look at an example.
Let's assume you have a business plan for 2006 and your marketing plan includes publishing an email newsletter, then putting the articles online at free article databases, networking at 3 groups regularly and advertising in 2 specific publications. You have a pretty good idea of how much these strategies will cost and what kind of return to expect.
You get a call from a really good web designer/developer asking to critique and revise your website. If you have the money, your site really needs it and you trust this person to do a great job, you might just say yes. However, if this is not in your budget, and your website is not a critical component of your marketing, what do you do? You don't want to offend, but you don't want to do it.
Here's your script: "Thank you so much for your offer, Susan, but it's just not in my plan for 2006. You may be right and I probably could use an upgrade, but it's not going to happen this year."
Being able to say no when you want gives you the power to say yes when you need to. If you're spending your time and money on projects that leave you broke and unfocused, your business could fail. Using a plan gives you the confidence and the power to get what you want.
Here's another example. You want to send out an email newsletter to your database, but you need a service to send it for you. You ask several people from whom you receive newsletters and do some internet research. You learn what is most important to you (Price? Customer service? Templates?), which gives you power.
When dealing with a supplier, use your power in negotiating. If you want a more expensive service, let them know you have done your homework and ask for a new customer discount. Ask for 25% or more. Know what you will be willing to accept, and be willing to walk if you don't get it. You have more power if you don't have to make a decision quickly. They may come back later with a better offer!
Use these same concepts in your personal life. Ask for what you want. Do your research. When you see a doctor, don't make any hasty decisions. Get a second opinion, read the insurance manual, research the medication on the internet, ask your friends and family - then ask for what you want until you get it.
Some basics required in getting what you want include knowing what you want, knowing where it is, knowing from whom to get it and asking at the right time. The most important part is knowing you have the power. It may take longer, so you will have to decide if you are willing to settle or wait it out until you get what you want.
Use your personal power to have the business - and life - you want. Go get it!
Copyright 2006 Audrey Burton
Are you trying hard to achieve your simplest dreams but you seem to be standing on the same square without moving a step forward?
Now, I will give you the super-smart proven success recipe that will help you get what you want faster and easier than before. This success recipe is your way to live a purposeful life and achieve your goals.
Get ready to unleash the power of your dreams.
1. Make Meaning!!
Make a meaning for your life and work. Do what you love and love what you do. Search for ways to live with passion. You are unique and you are here for a purpose. Find the reason of your existence. Describe your role in life in 3 or 4 words. Forget about these long, general and not memorable mission statements. Be very specific about what you are here to do in this life.
2. Have a Hot Vision!!
Have a HOT vision; a vision that really inspires you and triggers your greatness. Your vision must be clear and motivates you to transform it into reality. Make it hot. A hot vision gives you a tremendous amount of enthusiasm that makes you can't stand still. Have a hot vision that keeps you alive and spices up your life. Have a hot vision that makes you an unstoppable achievement machine.
3. Design Milestones
Milestones are big goals and turning points in your journey. They are like indicators along the road to tell you that you are on the right track. Each milestone is a big achievement on your way to your ideal life.
4. Set Goals
Goals are small and specific tasks that define your action plan. Goals must be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely. Each goal is a step towards achieving one of your big milestones.
5. Get Going
Take action. The only difference between an average individual and a super successful one is taking action. Get going. Take the first step and keep the momentum. Just start. Be flexible to changes and improvements.
6. Project Positive Energy
Be optimistic. Broadcast powerful positive energy and confidence over your own media network. Positive energy will attract positive results and opportunities. Become a magnet that attracts success 24/7. You will always receive the energy you project. If you project positive energy you will receive multiples of it and vice versa.
7. Act As If It Is Happening
Act as if your vision is happening. Act as if you will never fail. Act with confidence and power. Keep your vision in front of your mind's eye day and night. Act as if you are living your vision. When you do that you will attract more opportunities and more success to your life.
8. Ignore the Doubters
Avoid negative people. They don't have dreams and want everyone to be like them. They are dream robbers and energy vampires. Don't care about what they say. Ignore anyone's negativity and focus on what you want.
9. Face Fear and Uncertainty
Develop confidence and trust in yourself. If you don't believe in yourself and your dreams no one will do. Face your fears. Fear will do nothing except stopping you from getting what you want. Let your dreams give you the power to face fear and uncertainty.
10. Create a Master Mind!!
Find a team with the same interests and dreams then work and think together. Have a soul mate who cares about achieving the same level of success as you do. Gather around yourself people more brilliant than you. Develop a strong network of influencers who can help you get what you want easily and quickly.
My friend, these 10 proven tips form the best success recipe I have ever known. I used this recipe to achieve levels of success that I always dreamt of. These are the common tips which are used by the top successful people in the world.
Follow this success recipe and you will become a huge success magnet that attracts success beyond your imagination.
It is all about your action. Do it now!!
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