The following quote is from the book Thoughts are Things by Bob Proctor. It's very simple but very accurate when having the desire to build a business like we have.
"The true mark of success isn't in the opportunity, it lies in what you do with that opportunity. Opportunity is always knocking. Start doing the right things in the right order, and you'll start hearing that knock."
One thing that quote is saying to me is no matter what we might want to do, there will be a process to follow. Many people think about what they want and don't seem to buy into the idea that writing out goals is what they have to do. Once goals are on paper the question is what are the steps (process) we have to follow?
Example, let's say your goal is to become debt free. What are the steps that are needed to achieve that?
Maybe it's about becoming an Ex. Coordinator. The steps might look like this: I will approach 2 people a day, have 3 appointments a week, sponsor 1st levels weekly, present the opportunity at every appointment, increase my GPV 100 per week or 400 PV per month for 6 months, conduct in-home events for products and earning opportunity.
Now we have a plan to follow and this is when the learning starts and of course how a person get's really good at doing the basic fundamentals is by repetition. When you improve yourself and your skills, growth happens. Think about it. Then create your plan for achieving what it is you want.
Enthusiastically,
Gary Burke
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
If they can conquer fear...
Most of us who come into this business have never done many of the things we must do in Shaklee if we expect growth and change to occur. The following is a great quote from Eleanor Roosevelt.
"We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by
each experience in which we really stop to look fear
in the face..... We must do that which we think we cannot."
Eleanor Roosevelt
The part that strikes me the most is when she says, "We must do that which we think we cannot." I'm sure many of you had some doubt when you first saw this opportunity. I know that I wondered if it were really possible to have the kind of future that I heard about at the meetings I attended. I recall thinking, it's easy for them (the speaker) to talk that way but I had loads of doubt but at the same time I wanted it to be true.
The more meetings I attended the more my belief grew. I met and heard lots of average people who had already made it to higher levels of income. That was the part I liked best about the meetings. The stories.
The more stories I heard the more my thoughts started to change to, "I think I can do this. I just have to learn how to do this. If they can do it, I can do it." Those simple words were like magic for me because I bought into it 100%....IF THEY CAN DO IT, I CAN DO IT."
The reason you can build to whatever level you want is because others have done it hundreds and thousands of times before you. How's your self-talk? Are you nice to yourself or do you beat yourself up verbally?
This business is more mental than we give it credit for. My suggestion for this week? Pay attention to what your thoughts are every day. You'll learn what thoughts have to be eliminated, and what you have to accept.
Enthusiastically,
Gary Burke
"We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by
each experience in which we really stop to look fear
in the face..... We must do that which we think we cannot."
Eleanor Roosevelt
The part that strikes me the most is when she says, "We must do that which we think we cannot." I'm sure many of you had some doubt when you first saw this opportunity. I know that I wondered if it were really possible to have the kind of future that I heard about at the meetings I attended. I recall thinking, it's easy for them (the speaker) to talk that way but I had loads of doubt but at the same time I wanted it to be true.
The more meetings I attended the more my belief grew. I met and heard lots of average people who had already made it to higher levels of income. That was the part I liked best about the meetings. The stories.
The more stories I heard the more my thoughts started to change to, "I think I can do this. I just have to learn how to do this. If they can do it, I can do it." Those simple words were like magic for me because I bought into it 100%....IF THEY CAN DO IT, I CAN DO IT."
The reason you can build to whatever level you want is because others have done it hundreds and thousands of times before you. How's your self-talk? Are you nice to yourself or do you beat yourself up verbally?
This business is more mental than we give it credit for. My suggestion for this week? Pay attention to what your thoughts are every day. You'll learn what thoughts have to be eliminated, and what you have to accept.
Enthusiastically,
Gary Burke
Monday, December 10, 2018
Where are you headed?
There seem to be so many things a person can think about and/or be doing to build a successful Shaklee business. In my mind this business is very simple but keep in mind that simple is not the same as easy.
I have learned that principles are what really count and once a person knows and understands a few major principles, then works at those principles, they will get results. If you work the principles, the principles will work.
Here is a definition of principle: A "principle" is a fundamental truth that serves as the foundation for effective behaviors.
I would strongly suggest that you read that definition several times because having "effective behaviors" is obviously a key factor for growth. Here is an example of a important principle and something to think about.
People often complain about lack of time when direction is the real problem.
Zig Ziglar
So maybe the question for the day is, what is my direction....or...where am I headed.....or.....am I doing the right things.....I believe that asking yourself questions helps to get the answers.
Think about it.
Enthusiastically,
Gary Burke
I have learned that principles are what really count and once a person knows and understands a few major principles, then works at those principles, they will get results. If you work the principles, the principles will work.
Here is a definition of principle: A "principle" is a fundamental truth that serves as the foundation for effective behaviors.
I would strongly suggest that you read that definition several times because having "effective behaviors" is obviously a key factor for growth. Here is an example of a important principle and something to think about.
People often complain about lack of time when direction is the real problem.
Zig Ziglar
So maybe the question for the day is, what is my direction....or...where am I headed.....or.....am I doing the right things.....I believe that asking yourself questions helps to get the answers.
Think about it.
Enthusiastically,
Gary Burke
Thursday, December 6, 2018
How to conquer fear
The following quote from Dale Carnegie is THE ANSWER to conquer fear. Don't let it's simplicity fool you into thinking it isn't accurate.
"Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy."
— Dale Carnegie
It is amazing what taking action can and will do for the person who is ready to grow their business. By getting busy, taking the action, it will for sure gain you experience of what to do as well as what not to do. You will learn what works for you.
Decide to take action on something you have been thinking about for days, weeks or even months. In some cases even years. Test this quote.....Read it again......once more. Once you start the action it doesn't mean everything will work 100%, far from it. I do believe though that regardless of what happens you will feel good about your effort.
Enthusiastically,
Gary Burke
"Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy."
— Dale Carnegie
It is amazing what taking action can and will do for the person who is ready to grow their business. By getting busy, taking the action, it will for sure gain you experience of what to do as well as what not to do. You will learn what works for you.
Decide to take action on something you have been thinking about for days, weeks or even months. In some cases even years. Test this quote.....Read it again......once more. Once you start the action it doesn't mean everything will work 100%, far from it. I do believe though that regardless of what happens you will feel good about your effort.
Enthusiastically,
Gary Burke
Monday, December 3, 2018
Do you have any barriers?
I got up early today thinking about a message. As I went through my morning routine of reading my daily devotional and Proverbs I came across a word.........Barriers!
What are the barriers that might be holding you back from growing your life and business to the level you are capable of growing to? I don't know what you face on a daily basis but I do feel I know that you have potential to become much more than you have. This goes for me as well.
Here's a suggestion, make it a point to create a plan for your day....get a note pad and write down 3 to 5 things you would like to get done today. Then give each thing you want to accomplish a number 1 - 5 or whatever you have chosen to accomplish for today. The number 1 is the most important.....and so on.
Focus on accomplishing #1 and don't move to #2 until #1 is accomplished. Here is my suggestion. As you decide to accomplish #1.......this being the most important thing you want to get done TODAY, pay attention to yourself.....are there barriers coming up that stops you? Where is your thinking? What barriers, if any, continuously stop you from doing what you want to do? See if you can crash through a barrier that might be holding you back.
This will be a challenge for most of us, but hey....why not do something different today. Accepting challenges is one method for breaking barriers. Accepting challenges is also a way of life because this is how you get better.
Enthusiastically,
Gary Burke
What are the barriers that might be holding you back from growing your life and business to the level you are capable of growing to? I don't know what you face on a daily basis but I do feel I know that you have potential to become much more than you have. This goes for me as well.
Here's a suggestion, make it a point to create a plan for your day....get a note pad and write down 3 to 5 things you would like to get done today. Then give each thing you want to accomplish a number 1 - 5 or whatever you have chosen to accomplish for today. The number 1 is the most important.....and so on.
Focus on accomplishing #1 and don't move to #2 until #1 is accomplished. Here is my suggestion. As you decide to accomplish #1.......this being the most important thing you want to get done TODAY, pay attention to yourself.....are there barriers coming up that stops you? Where is your thinking? What barriers, if any, continuously stop you from doing what you want to do? See if you can crash through a barrier that might be holding you back.
This will be a challenge for most of us, but hey....why not do something different today. Accepting challenges is one method for breaking barriers. Accepting challenges is also a way of life because this is how you get better.
Enthusiastically,
Gary Burke
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