October 31, 2011 - Is your past haunting you in some way that is holding you back from what you could be accomplishing today? Is there a mistake you regret making that you are having a hard time getting past?  Is there something you wish you would or could have handled differently believing it would have resulted in a more desirable outcome? Getting caught up in what was or could have been is exactly what may be keeping you from making significant strides in what you want to be doing.

Take an MM&I Moment to reflect on what is bothering you in a different way or from a different perspective. What opportunities have presented themselves that would not have occurred? What did you learn that has you better prepared to cope or overcome a similar challenge in the future? If this was a friend or family member, and not you, what would you recommend to help make the shift in thinking?  By stepping outside of your frustration and viewing things from a more enlightened perspective, you may be able to finally move forward and leave the past behind for good.

Synergized Quote of the Week

"It is better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret." - Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Savvy Secret Tip of the Week

Have you scanned the news lately specifically to see if there is anything that could be of value to share with your customers, prospects, or vendors?  Send an article or some tips of interest.  Pass along some information or a resource that could be of value. Congratulate them for an accomplishment or development. Include as a nugget of information in your next newsletter. Staying in touch can take on many forms and when you add that personal touch, it brings a sense of genuineness that is received with not only appreciation but a feeling of being appreciated.  Learn more about keeping in touch with a personal touch in Secrets #17 and #18 of 50 Marketing Secrets of Growth Companies in Down Economic Times. Get the book today! To order, CLICK HERE!