“We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.
We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
~ Marianne Williamson, A Return to Love
You are extraordinary. It’s time to let your light shine!
A lot of the people I talk to are struggling with the problem of feeling stuck. They have a dream of creating an amazing business but they’re living in crisis mode or afraid to take the next step.
It’s a shame, because the solution is actually right at their fingertips, they just don’t see it. Maybe you can relate to this, too.
Which got me to thinking, what could I create that would get you started quickly, with exactly what you need to solve this problem?
Well, today, I came up with the perfect solution. I’m opening up just 3 spots to coach with me – at no cost, my treat! – for 30 minutes.
It’s my 30-minute “Say “Yes” to Success Breakthrough Session.”
The only thing is, with only 3 spots open, these are going to be snapped up fast. And to be considered you’ll need to apply right away because I’m only considering applications between today and November 9.
In this Say “Yes” to Success Breakthrough Session I’ll walk you through:
*Discovering what is getting in the way of your success.
*Creating a clear plan that describes in detail the steps you need to take to grow your business and be more productive in less time.
*The one simple step you can take immediately to get into action and start succeeding today!
If you’re ready to say “Yes” to success then I urge you to apply for one of the 3 breakthrough session spots with me right now, before your chances disappear for good.
Here’s How To Apply:
Simply answer these simple questions:
Remember, to take advantage of this Say “Yes” to Success Breakthrough Session opportunity, simply answer the questions above. We’ll let you know if you get in on one of these gift breakthrough sessions by November 11!
Take care,
P.S. This 30 minute breakthrough session is completely complimentary – no strings attached. If by the end of our session, I see that my coaching programs may be a match for your specific needs, I promise to let you know. Or if I don’t happen to offer what you’re looking for, I’ll do my best to hook you up with someone who CAN help.
UPDATE: The deadline to apply has passed. If you’d like to be notified of any new offers, please sign up for the newsletter.
“Believing that the dots will connect down the road will give you the confidence to follow your heart, even when it leads you off the well-worn path, and that will make all the difference.” ~ Steve Jobs
Do you believe that the dots will connect?
Are you following your heart?
If not, what’s stopping you?
“Remembering that you are going to die is the best way to avoid thinking that you have something to lose.” ~ Steve Jobs
Want an extraordinary and successful business? It’s important to surround yourself with the mentors and tools for taking your business to the next level (and beyond). The future is ripe with possibilities. Contact me directly to get started.
It’s Your Turn
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that don’t work.” – Thomas Alva Edison
UPDATE: I originally posted this in January 2011, but I think having an optimist mindset is critical to building a successful business so I’m posting it again with a special offer for a FREE book down at the bottom. Hope you enjoy it!
Ever tell yourself:
Girl Jumping by Anna Cervova
- I can’t.
- I’m not pretty, handsome, smart, or rich enough.
- I’m so stupid!
- Why can’t I do anything right?
- It’s just not good enough.
Now, some people might think that these criticisms will motivate them to try harder or work better…
But…
We become what we think.
Repeat a thought often enough and it becomes the truth to your brain.
When you repeatedly tell yourself “I can’t,” you’re much more likely to give up or not even bother to try.
Before I went back to school to become a therapist, I’d been pretty successful in my career in sales and marketing, at least on the outside… I regularly over-achieved my quota, won sales contests, got raises, and promotions,
but…
inside I was terrified that people would figure out I was a fraud.
I had a constant fear that there was something I was supposed to be doing, but I had no idea what it was.
Whatever it was though, I was going to get fired when my bosses realized I wasn’t doing it… I was frozen by fear and negative self-talk.
I kept telling myself “I’ll feel confident/successful/smart when_____ happens.” And each time _____ happened, I still felt like a loser.
I spent so much of my time looking for approval from others and external validation, but it didn’t mean anything as long as I didn’t approve or appreciate myself.
It wasn’t until I realized that the only person making me feel like a fraud/loser/”I can’t” was me.
I ignored all of the positive feedback, positive achievements and focused only on the negative. If I’d been able to give myself any kind of praise at the time, I would have given myself an award for outstanding excellence in self-criticism (after all, I’d had a lifetime to practice and improve at it).
So how did I go from Polly Pessimist to Little Mary Sunshine?
It didn’t happen over night, but I finally realized that none of my negative thoughts could be backed up by proof.
Proof became my mantra.
Any time those old negative thoughts and doubts reared their ugly head, I’d ask “where’s the proof?”
“I can’t do at that “ turned into “Really? Because you managed to do that other thing even though you didn’t believe you could when you started.”
“I’m not smart enough” became “You may not know everything you need to know, but you’re smart enough to ask for help and look for answers when you need to.”
When I decided to go back to school to become a therapist, I had no idea if I’d be able to do it.
I could have focused on:
- All of the things I didn’t know about psychology or being a therapist.
- How long it would take (2 years to finish my bachelor’s in Psych, 2 years to finish my Master’s in Psych, 3000 hours of internship, plus two licensing exams).
- All of the more experienced therapists out there who were already working in the field.
- The nay-sayers in my life telling me “it’s hard to make a living doing that” or “you’d be better off staying where you are since you’re not going to make enough money to pay your bills.”
But, instead, I chose (and yes, our thoughts are a choice) to focus on:
- The sense of rightness and inner peace I felt at the thought of becoming a therapist.
- My happiness at finally feeling as though I’d found my purpose.
- How excited I was at the idea of doing something to help people.
- My determination to do this, no matter what.
I reminded myself that I’d been successful in the past, so there was a good chance I’d be successful this time too!
Put one foot in front of the other
If I thought about just the next step, I knew I could do it.
“All I have to do is focus on finishing this class” was a lot more inspirational than “Only 60 units for my BA, 50 units for my MA, and years and years of internship hours to go…”
Believing in yourself is a choice
The next time you find yourself back in negative self-talk land, take a tip from Bob Newhart and “Stop it!”
Try some of these thoughts instead:
- I can do it!
- I’ve done _____ in the past, so I know I’ll be able to do _____.
- Refer back to your list of 200 successes whenever you need a reminder, or some proof, that you CAN do it!
Because…
You are awesome!
Are you finally starting to see it?
What are some of your favorite positive self-talk statements? Share them in the comments below.
SPECIAL OFFER: It’s natural to have ups and downs with optimism so it’s important to schedule time every day to do something that helps you maintain your optimistic mindset throughout the day. I make a habit of spending 15-30 minutes reading an inspirational or motivational book every morning. One of my favorites is “Think and Grow Rich” by Napolian Hill. It’s got a ton of great tips and techniques to help you set clear and specific goals and to create the right state of mind to achieve those goals. (If you don’t have 15-30 minutes to sit and read use the time during your commute to work to listen to a book on CD.)
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This week I wanted to do something a little different. I don’t know about you but I love hearing (or reading) about successful entrepreneurs and how they did it.
Wherever you are in your business, whether you’re just starting out or if you’ve been in business for a while (but are maybe feeling a little stuck), here are two of my favorite stories of entrepreneurs who built a successful business:
- Bryan Van Noy was fired from his job in 2007, now his business is nearing $2 million in sales. How’d he do it? Persistence! Read Bryan’s story: http://huff.to/pJVsjm
- Trisha Waldren was a 28 year old single mom living on food stamps with no experience, no degree, and no idea what to do with her life until she heard the words “You can create your own life.” That sentence changed everything for her. She went back to school, took advantage of an opportunity, and took a risk. After five years, her company’s sales reached $1 million. Her #1 tip: Be clear about your vision (and don’t be afraid or too proud to ask for help). Read the rest of Trisha’s story: http://ow.ly/6Q2J2
If you’re tired of feeling overwhelmed and over stressed because the to do list is never getting done even though you’re working 24-7… If you’re ready to get off the feast and famine rollercoaster… If you know that you need to get out there and let people know what you do and how you help, but can’t get past the fear and lack of confidence that’s holding you back.
If you know you’re ready to have an EXTRAORDINARY thriving business, check out my new: Mastermind Program
There are a limited number of spots, so you need to move fast. I have a special offer and bonus for anyone who applies by October 20, and I wouldn’t want you to miss out on those.
Thank you for being here and for being extraordinary,
Face it, you can’t do it alone (no one can). You’ve tried and it hasn’t worked as well as you would have liked. Isn’t it time to start doing it together?
P.S. If you’re thinking, “I really want to do this, but there is no WAY I can afford it right now.” Just check it out and download the application anyway. I have some flexible payment options and if those don’t work for you, I will consider any alternative plan you send to me – I trust you completely, and I know that we want to do right by each other.
I really, really want you to join us if you want to be here, and I refuse to let money get in the way.
In my job I have the amazing opportunity to talk to some truly amazing and fabulous entrepreneurs. The things you do for the people you help are awe-inspiring.
One of the things I’ve learned through these chats is that you’re so committed to doing great work, but you’re still struggling with a few things:
- Cycling endlessly between feast (Woo Hoo! Look at all this business… Oh no, how am I ever going to do all of this?) and famine (Emergency! We can’t pay the biils! We’ll never get another client! We’re gonna starve! What are we gonna do?)
- Feeling overwhelmed and over stressed because the to do list is never getting done even though you’re working 24-7.
- Knowing that you need to get out there and let people know what you do and how you help, but letting fear and lack of confidence hold you back.
And this got me thinking about you and how I could best serve you and help you make your business as awesome as you are.
Here’s what I want for you:
Can you imagine how fast your business would grow if you had a group of people surrounding and supporting all willing to guide you, hold your hand (or “there, there, it’ll be OK” you), and occasionally kick you in the rear to actually make you go for it?
If you had someone to show you exactly how to have an EXTRAORDINARY thriving business, step-by-step, with confidence over the next six months… so that you can help more people than you ever imagined and get paid what your worth while having more time for your life?
If you always, ALWAYS knew you were on the right track to reach your goals – and if you weren’t you knew what to do about it?
If you didn’t just scramble madly for clients when things were desperate, but instead had a steady stream of clients coming to you (all excited and motivated to work with you and happily pay your fee)?
Because it is possible.
So I invite you to BELIEVE. I want to help you make all of your dreams come true, and if you want in? I WANT YOU.
It’s called the Gold Mastermind Program. I made it just for you. Click here to find out more: Gold Mastermind Program
There are a limited number of spots, so you need to move fast. I have a special offer and bonus for anyone who applies by October 20, and I wouldn’t want you to miss out on those.
Thank you for being here and for being extraordinary,
Face it, you can’t do it alone (no one can). You’ve tried and it hasn’t worked as well as you would have liked. Isn’t it time to start doing it together?
P.S. If you’re thinking, “I really want to do this, but there is no WAY I can afford it right now.” Just check it out and download the application anyway. I have some flexible payment options and if those don’t work for you, I will consider any alternative plan you send to me – I trust you completely, and I know that we want to do right by each other.
I really, really want you to join us if you want to be here, and I refuse to let money get in the way.
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