Stay Plugged In......

Earlier this evening my kids were getting ready for bed time, when the light bulb in their room went out.  I quickly went to a get a new bulb and screwed it in.  I was surprised when I turned on the lamp, but the light did not come on. I plugged the lamp into a different outlet, thinking that would solve the problem, but the light still did not come on.  Eventually, I realized that the light switch on the wall was still turned off, so I got up, turned on the switch and the light came on.

Immediately, I thought of how the situation applied to my pursuits as an entrepreneur.  I thought about the times that I had attempted to get involved with different business models as a vehicle to create wealth.  There have been many businesses; including standard brick and mortar as well as network marketing applications that I have tried to utilize, before arriving at my current businesses in the areas of Real Estate, Internet Information Marketing and independent marketing consulting.  In that moment, I began to think about why I was finding success with the current set of pursuits and not the previous ones.  In addition to making sure that my current business pursuits are inter-related and mutually benefiting one another, the real difference is me.  When I was going from business to business, I was failing to recognize that I needed to work on my inner development.  Each of those businesses were valid  vehicles to reach my goals of financial independence.  So what changed?

My attitude and my determination to succeed, along with my "WHY", became so much bigger than my "how" (the method).  Each disappointment that I experience in business is no longer seen as a failure or a set-back, but a learning experience and a temporary circumstance.  It's like when I was trying to get the light on in my kids' room.  I never doubted that I would eventually get the light on, because I knew that the source of energy was there and available, I just needed to make the proper adjustment and stay plugged in.

Definiteness of Purpose

Before anyone can affectively pursue any goal, that person must be specific about what they want and why.  In the book, "Think and Grow Rich", Napoleon Hill spends a significant amount of time expressing the simple, but often overlooked truth that we must be definite about what we are pursuing, in order to have a clear picture in a mind.  The imagination needs a clear picture, among other things, to work with, in order to identify the resources all around us that will manifest that vision (clear mental picture).  If you have'nt invested the time in concentrating on the the specifics of your pursuits as well as determining the "Why" in your life that is motivating you to strive toward your goal, take the time each day, from this point forward, to clarify your goal and you "Why".  Watch and see how much closer you find yourself to you attaining your goals.

Order My Steps

It's so important to understand that it is in our giving to others, that we receive what we need as well.  In our pursuits, whether it be financial, relational or spiritual, we are built up in our understanding and ultimate benefit, by striving to bring value to the lives of other.  It is in being of service that we are actually branding ourselves and our businesses.  It is in building rapport and relationship in this way that our brands garner trust and the impression of reliability. This reliability within it's targeted market produces dedication and fidelity to our products, within the market.  Learn to be a servant and watch your business and personal life experience growth.

It Starts With The Mind

After years of experiencing starts and fits in the world of entrepreneurship I recognized that the major obstacle to my success was not necessarily the financial challenge associated with start up capitol or my lack of knowledge in the area of business principles.  I was committed to learning everything necessary to be successful. However, my motivation- my "why" was too indefinite and lacked any real depth.  It wasn't until I began to fill my mind with literature that caused me to question my motivations and that my level of commitment and my focus  began to intensify.  Success in business for the sake of having money alone does not motivate me, but the realization that my financial pursuits are impacting the arc of the destiny of my children's financial efficacy, is humbling.  Today, I am empowered to positively shift the financial legacy of my family line.  That's a why that matters.

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