A week or so ago I heard someone on the radio make a comment that is sticking with me and has made me think about it a few times so I'm going to pass it along to you.....the following is what i heard:
"Don't use words to describe your situation, use words to change your situation."
I'm not sure where this will take me this morning but when I think about myself, I am usually thinking about what's next, what message will it be today, how can I improve my golf swing, I need a new putter, how many calls or presentations do I have this week. I think I'll buy that new putter today. What can we do to help some people grow their business? That's today.
What words did I use when I got started or over the years when nothing seemed to be working they way I thought it should? "I wonder if this opportunity is true? I wonder if I can do it? I'm going to attend every meeting I can because I want to learn what the successful people are doing. If they can do it, there is no reason why I can't. I need to set some goals. I want to become better at prospecting. I want what this company is offering. I need to make appointments and give presentations. To me this is a teaching and coaching business and I love to teach and coach. I'm going to become a Master Coordinator."
As far as I can think back, those were my thoughts most of the time. Of course we've had our share of obstacles, problems to solve, negative people and situations to deal with, challenges and slow growth. But for the most part my thoughts and words to myself were about the future. Tomorrow, next week, this year, 10 years from now. Our focus for the most part was on changing our situation.
A suggestion: what are the words you use to yourself and others most of the time? Are you describing your situation most of the time or are you committed to changing your situation? Do what I just did. Take a few minutes and write out what words or thoughts you have most of the time.
Enthusiastically,
Gary Burke
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