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June 16, 2014 - Are you working your plan? Or are everyone else's plans working you? If you find yourself frustrated by not being able to focus upon what you want or need, it is time to ask yourself why you are allowing this to happen. If you have goals, aspirations and desires, and you cannot seem to give any time to them, you are making a decision that other things are more important. If you have not defined the specific actions you could be taking, it is easy to be pulled in a multitude of directions. An action plan helps drive your focus, and then, most important of all, taking action helps drive momentum.
Take an MM&I Moment to determine if your lack of an action plan is the culprit for everyone else's demands getting the best of you. If you do have an action plan, but are not executing it, then ask yourself what is keeping you from taking the initiative. If it is because the next step appears to be overwhelming, how can you make it less overwhelming by breaking it into manageable steps for making progress? If it is because you are uncertain about which is the next best step to take, seek advice. The bottom line is that your actions really do speak louder than words regarding what is important to you, not just in how it appears to others. Taking action on a daily basis towards your desires will help you realize momentum in both expected and unexpected ways, and with that momentum you will be unstoppable.
Synergized Quote of the Week
"Success is achieved and maintained by those who try and keep trying." - W. Clement Stone
Savvy Secret Tip of the Week
Have you defined a marketing strategy to build long-term preference of your company over competitors, or are you merely implementing a marketing campaign for short-term appeal against your competitors? A campaign, just like in politics, is short-lived and more often than not, short-sighted. A marketing strategy executed with purposeful intent and mindful distinction lays the groundwork for long-term advantage that can continue to build momentum and opportunities while competitors are left wishing they had been so savvy to execute. To learn more, read Secrets #3 (Beyond Capabilities), #7 (Strategy into the Plan), #13 (Masters of Mindshare), #19 (Segmenting & Targeting), and #46 (Income Streams) in my book, 50 Marketing Secrets. To order the book, CLICK HERE!
OVER FIVE YEARS OF MONDAY MOTIVATION & INSIGHT!: Today marks the 262nd Monday Motivation & Insight to hit in-boxes since June of 2009. Monday Motivations are now global, transmitting to five continents including Africa, Asia, North America, South America and Europe. Even though best practices say an email blast should never go out on a Monday morning, we have proven that with a clear purpose, strategic branding, and solid content to back it up, rules can most certainly be broken. But then, isn't that the entrepreneurial way? It is my pleasure to bring these insights to you each week. The responses and continued appreciation I receive from all of you with everything from " Thanks, I needed that today!" to "It's like you are inside my head!" validates that a little insight and reflective guidance goes a long, long way! THANK YOU for being my source of inspiration and purpose with each keystroke!
ARE YOU THE PRINCESS OR THE PEA? The classic fairytale, The Princess and the Pea, inspired my June Me, Myself & Inc. column in Sophie Woman's Magazine. Are you feeling stuck or trapped like a pea amidst a pile of mattresses within your life? Then take a moment to read this month's column for some thoughtful insight that could help you get out of your rut and back on top of the world. CLICK HERE to read it now on page 29.
ARE YOU TAKING ENOUGH INITIATIVE? In my May BizGrowth 5.0 column, I offer five ways that anyone in business could be taking more initiative. Read the column by CLICKING HERE to see if you or others in your company could be taking more initiative that will expedite progress and tangible results.
READY TO GROW IN 2014? Are you interested in taking your company to its next level or need some fresh ideas? To learn more, CLICK HERE. Then give me a call at 704.483.2941 or reply to this email to arrange a consultation.
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