Only 3 Percent Achieve Their Goals - Would You Like Help With Yours? Here's a New Strategy

Only 3% of people who set goals, they say, achieve them. Did you ever wonder why? I did.

Unless you're part of the 3%, we, the other 97%, have often made New Year's resolutions and, a year later, we may have achieved one of our goals or maybe none at all. It was fun setting them but, soon, job, family and personal life just got in the way. We come to January 1st of the following year, and we started again. Or we decided to take a course in setting and achieving goals. We take the course. It's exciting!

During the course, we were taken through a series of exercises and, by the end, here we were - all of our goals set - SMART goals - specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely. Finally, a system and finally we have it all down on paper - financial, health & fitness, family, relationships, business, fun time, contributions, business - phew! What a list! But, hey, we have the system - we've spent the time - this should be it!

Well, the course and the system helped. But... what went wrong? Did every day life get in the way again!

But, nonetheless, every year, we are reminded that SMART goals work. So we try again. And again. And again. We get close and sometimes we get partially there or achieve one or two -

Here's a new strategy to try - it's a system I've designed from a time management perspective. It's a twist and we all know - sometimes that's all it takes - just a twist on an old idea to make it new, real and workable.

This is what is has done for me:

clarity
focus
reduced the stress and pressure
success day after day
concentrated effort
evolution of an idea
progressive achievement

Give it a try - it's free - all you need to do is visit my blog and put your name and email address in the box on the top right-hand side of the page.

Try it - you might like it!

My experience has been garnered within many types of industries. My forte as a consultant is in designing and implementing organization appropriate systems and procedures to effect positive changes in efficiency, effectiveness and productivity. Along with my consulting practice, I offer personal coaching and workshops.

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The Financial Journey Less Traveled

Today's financial economy is such a mystical, intangible atmosphere of banking, mutual funds, stocks and bonds and the mainstream 401k that no one seems to know where to turn for answers and solutions that will allow them any sort of stability with respect to their financial picture. We have proven that our current state of turmoil in virtually all sectors of our economy are challenging our belief systems about how Wall Street, the government and influential power centers like the FDA, Pharmaceutical, media and banking cartels operate. With all the sensationalism in our media about the Recession, the money problems, unemployment and the current oval office woes, how can anyone feel confident in what lies ahead? The bottom line is that most Americans feel so isolated in their own little world, especially when it comes to an emotionally intense subject like their money, they are appetent for knowledge, answers and some much needed guidance as to what's next?

To look forward with a new set of eyeglasses we must first scrutinize the past to see clearly. With respect to money and all its nuances, there are some simple questions we must dissect in retrospect to begin to change our mindset, and its only then we can begin to ask a new set of questions of where to entrust our money. First, we must challenge the culprit itself. Our antiquated educational system may have worked in the industrial and technological ages whereby many sectors of the economy were hiring jobs to keep up with demand for new technologies but that model is no longer valid in today's Mega Information and Internet Commerce Era.

Aren't we proving daily with the unemployment rates hovering around 10%, the JOB (J.ust O.ver B.roke), top down mentality is not working? There is no stability in any sector of the corporate world, manufacturing or technology anymore with most savvy innovators realizing they can produce goods and services for a ¼ the cost in 3rd world countries. Virtual Assistants are springing up like wildflowers taking over the old school office manager or desk clerks. High Tech computers and advanced robotics have all but replaced the out dated human production lines and piece work. Why are we continuing to educate our leaders of tomorrow to go to school, memorize all the archaic books, go to college and memorize more books, give them 0 knowledge and education on Free Enterprise wealth creation, Entrepreneurship and overall money management tactics and tools, but we tell them to get a job and enslave them for life in the debt trap?

Secondly, why do we manipulate and control people's thoughts and ideals to give their hard earned money to a Broker or Planner? How and when was it ever perceived that a guy in a fancy suit can take better care of our money than we can? When did we ever teach anyone about such financial tools as a financial calculator for basic calculations pertaining to our everyday lives, passive income, residual income, debt based societies, cartel based economics or any other non mainstream but powerful information? Wall Street, the banking and credit card companies and their power centers have done a masterful job in enslaving us to a "money trap" that has become a way of life.

Thirdly, and probably the most important of all, what brainwashing entity told America that their 401k was a good, long term investment strategy? Why would any person with even the most basic financial knowledge ever believe that giving their hard earned money to a "system of cartel money crooks" would provide them security or freedom of choice? It's actually quite simple, if you never stop the hamster wheel, they will never see straight and their mind, body and spirit will always be circling in a maze of mistruth and manipulation! This is exactly what has been happening to America for decades and probably centuries with our current system of control and greed. When you have no control over your money, you have no choice, and when you lack choice you have no freedom, no freedom leads to despair and despair leads to anxiety, depression and isolationism and lethargic behavior. Sound familiar? The crooks are winning as of now BUT slowly people are awakening!

The Internet Revolution has created an entire new community of free thinkers, fed up corporate burnouts, home based business entrepreneurs and network marketers realizing the real key to any long term financial success is not an event of the individual investment itself, but rather a coterie of programs, systems and coaching in Free Enterprise that allow you the freedom of choice and a burning desire to figure out things on their own, instead of relying on their boss or personal enslavement of their time.

The secret is really no secret at all but when you are tied to a job or a "box of bewilderment" it's hard to see the forest through the trees. To change our situation we must ask different questions. The 1st one is quite elementary really. Why do McDonalds, Subway and Dominoes Pizza NEVER fail? You have never seen a Sale or lease sign on these buildings have you? Why? They have a system that is unparalleled and they can plug anyone into their drive through marketing machine and make a profit. They are NOT in the restaurant business. They are in the marketing, branding and real estate business. What is the 1st major sign you see when driving down the interstate looking for the next exit? They are masters at creating the imagery, signage for branding and positioning themselves in the industry as a leader and market dominator. Subway, after hiring Jared, became an iconic figure with respect to rebranding their entire model to a "healthy alternative to fast food". Dominoes Pizza will never be known for their fantastic pizza. They will forever be branded in stone as the market phrase, "Delivered in 30 minutes or less or it's FREE" dominators. The bottom line, systems prevail and people fail. People let their emotions and pre conceived notions drive their business, a well oiled machine and system will prevail every time.

This is the exact opportunity that exists in Free Enterprise wealth creation on the internet right NOW. It's not a single event like a get rich quick scheme investment, but a journey of empowerment and financial concepts not known to many. Coaches and mentors are replacing bosses and corporate hierarchies. The operate on a unilateral platform where everyone is treated equal and put into groups of their skills sets with personal mentoring for online success. The real power in an internet and home based business is the leveraging power of the internet. It's been stated that over 67% of all of our socioeconomic commerce is now done over the internet. People are desperately searching a way out of the debt rat race and we can provide the tools.

Another key component is networking with different people who think outside the conventional box. To increase your net worth, you must change your network. There are so many people making more in a month on the internet and home businesses with personal freedoms and choices than most executives make in a year. Why? The systems are designed to help each other realize their goals and dreams and leverage and harness each other's skill sets instead of working for dollars in the highest tax bracket possible in the employee model. If you have a model that is built upon leverage and helping people succeed online, you now have a formula that enhances the human spirit instead of smashing it.

Copyright, 2009 Scott Lifer....

Lastly, you must get mad. Turn that energy into positive energy seeking out knowledge about the Free Enterprise network and how it all works to benefit you. You have the power inside to change but you MUST be willing to do what others won't. Work as hard on themselves and their abilities as they ever would for a boss. Your new financial journey can be a sweet one if you tap into the power of coaches and mentors rather than entrusting your boss. If you are willing to do what most others will not, you can have what most others never will. Join us in the financial journey on the internet, it's a mouse click away.

Scott Lifer- Author, Internet Entrepreneur and Professional Speaker.

[http://www.wakeupcents.com]

Sharing Vs Selling - The System That Will Set You Free - Financially

Wow, this topic is very important and critical to the success with any home based business!

There so many myths and wrong images of what happens to people interested in starting a business from home. People remember the 'good old days' of the door-to-door salesperson. Even though I doubt they were 'good' if you asked them to seriously compare 'back then' to how home businesses are typically run today! Many people have a bad image of those door-to-door salespeople, the professional telemarketer making those calls right in the middle of dinner or primetime TV. Or even a troubling image of the Avon lady you keep dodging who keeps trying to get you out to her opportunity meeting or get you to commit to a home party with friends you keep because they DON'T come to your home much!

I'm sure you can picture - or probably have experienced many of these scenarios. Most of us really do not enjoy these occurrences.

But here is the 'golden rule' we should all live by as home business owners: "We SHARE. We DO NOT sell!"

I assure that the fastest way to fail in network marketing is to become a Salesperson.

A go-getter, a super 'saleperson' will always rise to the top. They will easily become the cream that rises to the top. They always hit the ground running and start exploding with a group, bringing in people like crazy. They only have one gear - FAST and FURIOUS! In other words, when average people they recruit 3 to 5 people, they will quickly recruit 20 to 30 people a month! Of course this is GREAT news for you because it feels like you have literally hit the proverbial 'Mother Load'!!

Well, like Paul Harvey used to say... but let's talk about 'the rest of the story'! Shortly after the enormous growth spurt of about two to three months, many of those new recruits your shining star recruited will begin to fall off and become 'ghost' - no where to be found. Before long, as quickly as they all came in, they all will be gone.

The logical question will be WHY did this happen! The true logical answer is that their pattern of explosive growth is not duplicable. Our superstar has a charisma that cannot be duplicated or imitated by the team!

We want to develop systems that are duplicable. Systems that are line upon line, precept by precept, are the ones that will last and produce massive success. As long as someone can read, they should be able to follow the system. Good systems are designed with the mindset of being 'user friendly', They are set up where everyone starts off on a level playing field. There are no special skills or training needed. A good system will contain tools that will guide anyone from the first thing to do to get started all the way to being advanced and successful.

Most of us do not like it when people only approach us to sell us something. Yet most of us have been to a great movie and told a friend how great it was and that they should go. They SHARED their experience with them without feeling like that were being overbearing or intrusive.

Some of us can recall hearing about a great sale. We would think nothing of calling a friend or family member and SHARE with them about the sale so they can take advantage of it. The BIG difference with us sharing information we have learned with our family and friends is that the movie theatre never sent us a check to pay us for helping to spread the word. The stores never contacted us and sent us a check for sharing with our circle of influence that a sale was going on. As network marketers, we become the professionals that will be paid for SHARING! Yes, I said professionals. Home based businesses are just hobbies anymore. They are the hottest next trend of the business industry and when we approach our business as a professional, others will see us as a professional.

Professionals share. Amateurs sell.

Begin thinking of yourself as a 'professional promoter.' It is your own business and it becomes a win-win situation by sharing great information with family and friends AND getting paid for it! It becomes exciting to SHARE the business opportunity or product which will increase the quality of life for everyone.

Your only real responsibility is to consistently get the informational TOOLS out to as many people as possible because it is the TOOLS that will actually do all of the selling for you! It doesn't matter whether it is an Ebook, a CD, a DVD movie, a website or a brochure. They all will contain a presentation. They are your 'hands extended' to go to places you may not be able to go. The tools often will give a more polished, professional presentation about the opportunity. There is power in the use of tools... which SHARE information. Become skilled at using the tools to first do the sharing... and systematically begin to let the selling happen for you.

Never forget, you are not here to sell - but to share. You are here to share with the masses in order to find the few high achievers who are just waiting for you. They are the diamonds in the rough who are waiting for you to come and share the right opportunity with them.

After all, it still is all about working the numbers - sharing with the many -- to find the 3% to 5% winners who will see what you see.

Soaring To Success,

Dr. Vanessa Weatherspoon

http://www.soaringeagleschangein10minutes.com 469-358-5395

If You Lack Proper Marketing Skills To Attract High Quality Leads, Let Me Help You.

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Break Free From Habit Hypnosis

We are such creatures of habit. Sometimes we get caught up in what I call "habit hypnosis." Think about your morning routine. How much of what you do is consciously decided versus done out of habit? Think about the way you take your shower, the way you brush your teeth, or what you eat for breakfast. Think about your business routine. How much of what you do in your business actually serves your ultimate goal - to grow the business? Think about how you market your business, the way you serve your clients, or the way you schedule your day.

Now, I am not saying that having a system or a habitual way of doing things is all bad. In fact, having a great system allows you to do more and get better results. We create our lives around systems that generally serve us. However, what tends to happen after some time is that we get so caught up with our system, our way of doing things, that it takes a jolt to snap us out of this "habit hypnosis" state.

This jolt may come in the form of a huge and long standing client has now decided to not continue, which shakes your financial foundation. Or, it could come from a personal situation that now changes your availability for your business. I have learned and coach my clients, as well, to embrace these times. Often, that it's just what's needed to shake out the old to make room for new. It always leads to some form of growth, either in the business or the individual themselves.

To break out of the "habit hypnosis," you need to take a step back and look at everything you are doing, I mean everything. Look at how you start your work day; how you plan your day, how you deal with clients and ask yourself "Is there another way that would be more effective?" You may not see anything blatant right away, but just by taking the time to break the cycle of "habit hypnosis", you open the path for new ideas.

Sometimes it helps to have someone outside your business to help you gain an objective opinion or to give you new and fresh ideas. When I work with my clients, many times they begin to see things that they do that are no longer necessary. This frees them up to do more of those activities that reap greater results. For example, one of my clients recognized that she was spending a lot of time learning new things. She was in "learning hypnosis."

Now, I am a total advocate for continual learning. However, her issue was that she was learning new marketing systems, learning new product programs, learning new social media skills and was not taking the time to implement any of what she was learning. She is NOT alone. Many business owners get caught up with this trap, myself included!

So, she made the decision to not sign up for any new program for the next 12 months and just focus on applying what she has learned already. In less than 30 days, she has accomplished more than she was able to in the last 6 months. So, take some time - quality time - and take a look at all that you do.

What is it that you want to accomplish? What are you doing that is getting you results? What can be done by someone else? What actions need to be eliminated? Then, make the decision to make the necessary changes from what you discovered. Call a close business friend or hire a coach if you feel you need some support. It's time to break out of the "habit hypnosis" and into creating the results you desire.

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Jo Della Penna is an entrepreneur, coach, national speaker and author. Her mission is to empower, motivate and educate entrepreneurs to build a profitable business while balancing a successful and rewarding family life. She is dedicated to assist the busy entrepreneur to build a successful business that serves their life - not consumes their life...creating Absolute Success. If you liked today's article, you'll love Jo's incredible business success products and programs to help you grow your business while enjoying your life in the process. If you're ready to jump-start your business, make more money, and have more joy and excitement in your life, get your FREE tips now at http://www.TheBusinessofYou.com. You can also follow her on her blog: http://www.thebusinessofyou.typepad.com/beyouberealberich.

Help With Credit Card Debt - The Best Places to Turn For Help on Card Debt

Before the World Wide Web came along, we used to discuss credit card debt problems and other financial problems with our friends and relatives. We used to rely on individual who were considered qualified to help us. We had no means to find out whether the person was really qualified or not. We simply relied upon their good intentions rather than their technical expertise. This is the primary reason why debt assistance failed many.

Today, you should make use of the World Wide Web as well. Just because you have this option does not mean you ignore all other options. Rather, you should use the web to supplement existing options instead of replacing the same. You should get in touch with your friendly family financial expert and seek his or her systems to manage your credit card debt. Once you have obtained the advice, you should log onto the web and make use of debt relief networks, forums, blogs and news articles to know more about debt relief.

You can use these resources to determine:

- These seriousness and gravity of your debt problems
- The scope of recovery and repair of your financial condition
- Numerous alternatives available for the same
- The cost involved
- Risks involved
- Negative aspects of the option which cannot be avoided.

The best thing about the World Wide Web is that you can make use of each and every resource irrespective of physical boundaries. You can find out what a Chinese businessman is doing to manage his or her credit card debts. You can find out how the English are faring as far as unsecured loans are concerned. You can find out how Americans living on the other side of the coast are managing their essential insurance expenses.

With such resources in your hand and the ability to use the same without incurring any cost obligations, it is impossible to suffer from excessive debts any longer. The best resources for debt management and debt control are available online for free. You need not enter into any obligation just to access the resources.

If you are over $10,000 in unsecured debt it would be wise to utilize a debt relief network instead of going directly to a debt settlement company. Using a debt relief network guarantees that the debt settlement company you choose has been certified and has established success in negotiating settlements. They are free to use and a good starting point to begin your debt relief process.

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