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| by Expert Copy Strategist, Charlon Bobo |
Another inspired week is upon us. To empower you with direct resources to increased, measurable results, this week's features include:
Charlon Bobo is the founder and team leader of EditCopyProof | Wordsmithing and Editing Solutions -- Transforming Words Into Profits. Proficient in many diverse writing roles, her expertise spans more than 25 years. This solid foundation offers you a single and final destination in your quest for extraordinary press-ready services including copyediting, copywriting and proofreading. Visit us TODAY at EditCopyProof to submit your Request For Proposal. |
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| Charlon Bobo |
Which Takes Prominence: Service To Others or Monetizing Business Activities?
In the world of online marketing, it is easy
to become consumed with the business model of
monetizing your every effort. Sure, it's
smart to be a savvy entrepreneur, but when
your thoughts focus exclusively on how to
benefit financially from every idea or
action, you may be limiting yourself. If you
can relate, this may be a perfect time to
explore the many benefits of a service-first
approach.
Based on my observations, when business owners focus on making money first, service to others often suffers. However, when those same business owners shift their focus instead to "service first," the ideas and money seem to flow much easier. Why? I cannot say definitively because many factors are involved, but let's explore what's behind each approach. Money first Until we live in a society in which each person takes only what s/he needs and gives in equal measure based on individual abundance, choices, talents and strengths (this is the subject of a very different article!), we all agree cash money is the method of exchange for goods and services. Okay. With that said, when we approach business with a "how can I monetize my _______________ (ideas, newsletter, information, Web site, expertise, etc.)" mindset, inherent is a myopic perspective. Our viewpoint is so narrow, we limit ourselves without even realizing it. A "Money first" mentality can only ever deliver money first... above everything else. Service takes its place as a second priority, if at all. Service (and people) first When we grow business based on how we can best serve others and that is the heart's true desire, a spiritual/magical element is introduced to facilitate our success. It not only allows us to achieve our money-based goals, but it does so in a much more creative and supported fashion. On some level it just "makes sense" and "feels better" based on recent energetic and cultural reprioritizations around money. A "Service and People first" mentality delivers results and relationships. Money and deep fulfillment just seem to follow organically. There's nothing wrong with money. Depending on your personal relationship with money, though, it can be hard to generate more by focusing exclusively on money first. What makes the process easier is opening up to greater possibility. It begins by asking yourself, A simple shift in thinking is all that's required. The result is a beautiful fusion that meets both economic needs and philanthropic desires. |
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| Charlon Bobo |
What judging others reveals about YOU!
While listening to an audio recording
recently of Beatrex Quintanna, I heard her
say,
you are, you fear or you lack What a beautiful and succinct explanation of an experience common to us all... JUDGING OTHERS. And how humbling to be reminded that how we feel about others is only and ever a reflection of ourselves... what we are, what we fear, or what we lack. Let's look at these individually: 1. What we are When we are bothered by others, we have not accepted ourselves as-is. When we are not bothered by others, for the most part, we are a-okay with ourselves and are able to celebrate who we are. 2. What we fear When we are bothered by others, we are afraid to accept and/or embrace that which we may not understand. When we are not bothered by others, we have confidence in welcoming diversity in ourselves and others without needing to agree or answer the question of "Why?" 3. What we lack When we are bothered by others, it reminds us that we can never be good at everything. OUCH! When we are not bothered by others, we easily embrace that we possess talents unique to us and can also benefit from the talents of others. We give ourselves permission to be great at the things we love and that come naturally. Once more: "Whatever you judge, you are, you fear or you lack." On life's path of continual discovery and enjoying the journey with you! Blessings.
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