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There are simple but profound changes you can make regarding your thoughts on money. You won’t change your entire perspective on money overnight, but with persistence you can change your money thoughts to be your friends. Try some of these new thoughts on and see what shifts for you. It’s worth it!
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There are as many different ways to approach building and marketing your business as there are business owners. Even if your plan looks similar to someone else's the way you implement will be uniquely yours. It is all in the mindset and implementation.
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It happens to all of us small business owners. Things are hopping along in our businesses: we are growing our lists, increasing our visibility and attracting new clients, and then suddenly… BAM! The gremlin inside you starts whispering sweet nothings, accompanied by a dull ache in your stomach or a tightening of your throat. Everyone, business owner or not, has some versions of this destructive self-talk. Here are seven tools for creating awareness and shifting your energy quickly.
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Money is the thing that the majority of the population craves, but most people feel they don't have enough of. Why is that? Since we know how strong the powers of attraction are, and that like attracts like, the answer lies in the perception "but most people feel they don't have enough of."
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Did you know that the Law of Attraction works perfectly every time? It’s a perfect match for wherever focus is being held – whether knowingly or subconsciously. Think about your lousy day as you’re drifting off to sleep at night and your day may revisit you through your dreams, or your bad experiences could persist the next day too. But it’s even more powerful than just what is happening in the present.
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Learning what you need to let go of in life is essential not only to your business, but to your happiness and financial success as well. Here are some areas where you might need to “let go” in order to boldly expand your income.
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You can learn all the tips and tricks about how to make money, but if you don’t think and feel wealthy, you’ll be stuck in a rut forever. So you need to think rich, feel rich, and take action to become rich to obtain rich results. To help you start thinking and feeling wealthy, here are seven mantras I say to myself and share with my clients.
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Do you find yourself caught up in a lot of "stinking thinking?" When you wishfully think of something, do you immediately stop yourself with a "I can't have, do or be that!"
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There is one thing that keeps many entrepreneurs stuck in low-mid 5-Figures… money! Isn’t it interesting that money beliefs might be keeping you from making a lot more money? Here are three of the most common money myths that might be keeping you from reaching 6 figures. Learn to change each of these myths into the truth that will pull you forward.
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You have a choice when faced with fear - either shrink back into the comfortable routine you know, and stay the same, or see fear for what it is- an opportunity to propel your forward. If you prefer the latter, follow this path to help you.
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My clients often feel like they are not good enough to be successful in business. Here are 5 tips to get past the not good enough gremlins.
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Get a surefire method to help you accomplish the goals you want for yourself and your business in this special article.
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With an abundance of evidence around of what works and doesn't work in terms of accountability, and numerous examples of systems our peers and mentors model for us; why is it, when we become solo business owners, all those disciplines and habits get left behind?
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How you do anything is how you do everything! There is a connection between your thoughts, emotions and actions. If there is a part of your business which you are dissatisfied with, take a closer look and figure out why things are not working well. Discover the conflict between what you want and how you feel about successfully achieving your goal. If you have a deep underlying belief which contradicts your goal, you will hold yourself back. The good news is change can happen.
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Having coached hundreds of small and solo business owners over the years, I’ve noticed certain roadblocks that can slowdown or stop a once enthusiastic start up from building a successful business and the life they dream about. So how do you succeed in your business without giving up when things get difficult?
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Think about the business owners you admire or the mentors you listen to. They've told you story after story of what they did to be successful. Those stories were a great way to make a point so that you would remember it. Think about all those stories for a minute. There are some common threads you'll find among all those admirable leaders. Those common threads are key lessons you must apply to your solo business to assure your success and prosperity too.
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Think about a time when everything in your practice flowed smoothly. You felt it just couldn't get any better than this. Even unforeseen challenges didn't affect the flow; it was all going as you planned. Being in the zone is unlike any other feeling. Getting to this point is possible. Learn how.
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Each of us possesses the ultimate tool for creating success and attracting the things in life we truly desire. What is the secret? Our positive thoughts. Oh, I hear the skepticism, but it is entirely true! In order for it to work we need to silence the negative self-talk voices that tell us that our thoughts are crazy or unachievable. Can it be done?
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What’s challenging you in your business and in your marketing right now? The reason for the challenge may be different than what you think.
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Raise your hand if you get a little jittery when the subject of how much you charge comes up with a potential client. Ah yes, if only we could give our services away for free and still magically earn a good living, everything would be so much easier, wouldn’t it?
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Old habits are hard to break. And yet… some habits MUST be broken for 6-figure success. The ones that keep you running in circles, rather than moving FORWARD are the ones that need to be shattered. And thankfully, once you identify what is keeping you stuck and learn HOW to breakthrough them, your old limiting habits can be replaced with new, effective ones.
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Do you feel like a success? Do you look like a success to others, but on the inside feel like a failure? No matter how hard you try, you never do it well enough. You have a choice. You can continue to move forward in your career maintaining this perspective and never feeling fully satisfied. That is one option. Or you can make a choice to move past the hidden obstacles to your success. Here are 5 steps to begin developing a mindset for success and becoming a client attraction magnet.
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Here are five creative planning tips for joyful success.
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Are you are ready to embrace 2010 with a vengeance? Are you ready to set your intentions, and put the Laws of Attraction to use in the coming year? If so, the best way to bring in the New Year is by being prepared, by taking stock of all that happened in 2009. Ask yourself, how did 2009 measure up for you? Did you set your goals and watch them materialize? Did you have a few obstacles get in your path? What were some of your challenges and successes?
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When you love what you do so much your sides could split, money comes easy. I know some of you are already discounting this after just my first sentence. When you love what you do.... when you wake up every day feeling like if you didn't do it then it would be criminal, then you figure out, learn, and do whatever it takes.
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Here are my top 3 tips for making "How to Have Lifestyle While Building Massive Momentum in Your Business" happen.
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There are 4 major limiting belief patterns around charging what you are worth and getting it. There is a pattern and the pattern I am highlighting here is around your money boundaries. How good are yours?
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Whenever I go to events run by people who have the level of success I aspire to have, I make a point of modeling their mindset, because I know that’s where it all starts.
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NOW is the time to continue your planning and preparation for success in your business. You say, “I can’t Sharon. I’m too busy.” It’s easy to say for sure. However, if you really want to reach your revenue goals you need to plan what you want them to be–NOW. Here is a short form on how to reach your goals.
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If you’re in a rut and not reaching goals you want to accomplish I’ve got a simple solution for you. Make a Vivid Vision Board. What’s a Vivid Vision Board you ask? It’s a simple, read on...
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Personally I’ve been using a life or business coach almost consistently since 1997–before it was “cool” to have a coach! Hiring a coach/mentor has always helped me focus laser like on what I’ve wanted to achieve and helped me reach it. I can certainly work without a coach or mentor; however, I can’t reach my goals as fast without using one. For me time equals money and I want to save time by reaching my goals as fast as possible. Here's a checklist for you to see if hiring a mentor is right for you.
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Congruency is very sexy to the Law of Attraction. The universe responds positively when your thoughts, emotions and actions all line up. Your positive energy signals the universe to take notice. Consider the things you say you want for yourself. What are your goals for your practice? To really be successful you must have alignment between your values and goals.
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What will you do now to boost your business in the coming year? Are you ready to initiate change? Here are four keys to accomplishment to learn now and apply throughout the new year.
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Every year millions of us diligently work on our New Year's Goals or Resolutions, determined that this year will be *THE* year, somehow different from all the rest which preceded it.And yet within a week, maybe two or three, reality sets in. We're the same people we were before midnight on January 1st and, likely have the same habits - good and bad. So how do we create results and not simply resolutions?
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Face it, as a solopreneur, you are in sales. You are selling you, your brand and your company every day. Depending on what tasks you face each day, your enthusiasm can range from high as a kite to buried under the rug.
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Conflict is an internal experience related to an external source. You can go to extremes to try to avoid conflict. Your response to someone not agreeing with your point of view is a learned behavior.
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Imagine being the star of your own movie. You can see yourself doing something that you only dreamed of doing with ease. You imagine yourself reaching your goal feeling confident. As you play your movie over and over, you are actually increasing the likelihood that you will reach your goal. Visualization is a tool that you can develop to remove barriers and to help you reach your goal successfully.
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Conflict is something that occurs in each and every person's life. You can either spend a lot of time avoiding conflict at all costs or you can learn how to deal with it. Avoiding conflict is stressful.
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What if everything you need for success was already available to you? You hold the key to your future. Instead of looking for the solutions outside of you, tap into your mind's eye and envision your future.
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Ready to adopt a new approach and want to be more connected to your intuition? The good news is you can make this change when you are ready. There are cues to be aware of in order to determine whether your ego or your instinct is your guide.
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You’re a passion-based entrepreneur, which means you’ve created a business you love, that feeds your soul, fuels your passion, and gives life to your purpose. And for that business to be viable – to *really* make a difference – it – and you – needs to be profitable. What most entrepreneurs don’t understand is that there are revenue plateaus. You reach a certain level. You stay at that level. Here are some of the revenue levels, as well as their breakthrough points. What level do you want to achieve?
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If you’re feeling like you can’t handle more growth it’s likely because you’re carrying around excess baggage, which means it’s time to do one of my favorite activities: let go to grow. So, to help you out, here’s a quick checklist of what you MUST let go of to grow.
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How did you know when it was time to make a change in your business?. Here are a few clues...
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To win in the game of business you have to be willing to change strategies, a lesson that I have learned in my own business over the past three years. Let me share with you five tips on how you can change your strategy today.
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Change can happen. When you are ready to take the next step, you will begin to transform a negative into a positive. You have been in this binding contract for years, change is not always easy, but it is possible.
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Many coaches and entrepreneurs come to me with brilliant ideas and concepts and yet, they struggle with explaining their expertise. They don’t really feel like an expert in any one area. Or, if they do feel it, they aren’t comfortable showing it. Does this sound familiar? Here is a simple exercise to launch into 6-figure expert status - quickly.
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Many people just assume that effective and successful people always set goals. If this is an assumption that you have made, please put it aside for a moment. Consider how such an assumption might sabotage your ability to realize your dreams. Too many people who set goals and begin to work on them do not complete them. For example, those who make New Year’s Resolutions – which are goals – often never attain them.
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The #1 reason businesses fail is people stop - yep-stop. Read on for a few tips to stay in the game, even when you would rather throw in the towel!
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How do you start adding a practice of gratitude to your life? Here are 3 tips to get you started.
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The beauty of an entrepreneurial business is that there is a direct connection between your personal growth and your business growth. Watch your business grow exponentially as you personally develop and grow. So how do you invest in your personal growth?
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In business, there needs to be a systematic way to grow your income and your money mountain. Before you start creating, developing, and running the marketing rat race, slow down and start here!
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Read on for five must haves to make sure you are a wealth conscious entrepreneur and not just a hobbyist.
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Something that keeps many entrepreneurs stuck in low-mid 5-Figures is… money! Interesting that money beliefs might be keeping you from making a lot more money, huh? Check out three of the most common money myths that might be keeping you stuck – and learn how to change each myth into the truth that will pull you forward.
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Are you planning your big breakout year right now? Waiting for the holidays to subside before you go big with your plans? Think January is when it’s all going to fall into place? NOW is the time to set the vision for your next move… and I don’t care what month of the year you’re reading this in. NOW is the time to set the vision for your success and impact.
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How much is your desire for perfection holding you back? Here are some ways trying to be perfect can slow you down and more importantly what Kim did to get over it!
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Let me share with you 3 key tips that will help you achieve your goals so you can fulfill your desire to have a financially and spiritually successful business, even when fear tries to capture you in its grip.
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Think about a time when you had (or have) a new dream, a goal, a vision for how you want your business, career and/or life to look. Initially you are all excited and life is looking great. And then one day, you find that something didn't go exactly like you thought it would or should.
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Your attitude determines your altitude - in business and in life. You can't change someone else's attitude for them. But this powerful adage is a great reminder that you can put in front of anyone who needs an attitude adjustment. I want to talk about a few of the many ways each of us can develop a winning attitude every day. It's what leaders do.
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When Suzanne works with people in her Extraordinary Business Builders Club and her Platform Leaders Groups, she notices that every single one of them has to go through an internal energy shift. They have to let go of their old comfort zone and step into this new, bigger realm that they’re really being called to do – that is, to build a bigger platform.
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Yes the law of attraction is very powerful and what we think is often what we create however, it’s also necessary for that power to be effective by being able to accept change and be flexible about what happens on a day to day basis. If you’re a current or future business owner it’s necessary to remember that the success of your company can depend on being able to think positively and embrace and learn from any change that might occur along he way.
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Learn 5 strategies to reach your high level goals and make lots of profits.
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If you struggle with never seeming to have enough money, even when you’re making more, then I trust you’ll find these 3 tips illuminate what’s REALLY at the bottom of this pesky issue.
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I often hear clients say they are so stressed, so over-whelmed and yet when I teach them a few simple tools and they realize it’s really a matter of choice their days flow with much more positive energy. It’s also a matter of becoming conscious so that you don’t slip into that anxiety, fear and doubt that can often cause stress.
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One specific idea I took from Harv Eker's Enlightened Warrior Training Camp was "either commit 100%, or commit 0%." That means if you know you can't commit fully to something, just say no, rather than do it half-heartedly. And, when you say yes, go full throttle.
But, what should you commit to...?
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The way you think and the beliefs you hold are reflected in how successful you are (success defined as YOU would like it!) and how much money comes into your life.
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In Deepak Chopra’s wonderful little book, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, he talks about the Law of Least Effort. Let’s look at the three components of this Law as it applies to your marketing mindset so you can put the principle of “do less and accomplish more” into action.
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Learning what you need to let go of in business is essential not only to your happiness, but to your financial success as well. Here are some areas where you might need to “let go” in order to boldly expand your income.
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Marketing is all about shining our light. Marketing takes on a different meaning when we connect it to the bigger picture.
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So you’ve been studying law of attraction. Reading the books, watching the videos, and going to the workshops. Still, you want to know why isn’t it working for YOU
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If you’re serious about achieving the goodies of success: money, respect, freedom, happiness then let me share with you 3 quick tips for handling those moments when it feels like your plans are being threatened.
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When I'm looking at making changes in my life or business, one of the biggest indicators of where I need to go next is my level of discomfort. I've come to learn over the years that those things that scare me the most are the things that I need to pay attention to. My biggest gifts always come from me stepping into something that I'm afraid of or resisting for some reason.
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If you are rich, how you think and feel about money is even more important than how you earn it. But if you don't think and feel wealthy, then you'll never get to that point. You need to think rich, feel rich, and take action to achieve the lifestyle you want and to able to support the causes (and people) you care about. Here are seven mantras that can help you start on the road to riches.
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Most of you want to ride the big wave and launch yourselves in a huge way, but it just feels too hard or too soon. You might be ready to jump in if you had your "life vests" in place...
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When change comes, let the fear rise up. Let the fear soak in. Embrace it. Spend a few minutes trying to understand it and then move. Read on for my plan and tips for you...
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90% of our daily activities are solely based on our faith and belief. If we had no faith, we wouldn't even be able to get out of bed in the morning. Faith fuels our very being; yet when it come to getting clients and building our business it seems that there is a faith shortage. Read on for four tips on how you can build your business on faith.
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I share this information with you knowing that is it not the happy marketing pill magic that most people want to hear, but it is the truth and it has been on my heart and I have a sacred contract to always bring you the truth...
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Our income, our environment, and our business are all based in choices. You can turn your environment, and thus your income, around just as quickly as you turn a light switch on or off. Try these quick tips in this article.
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It is the most extraordinary experience I have with my clients and colleagues... watching how and when they stop. I see it over and over again... Temporary Defeat = I Quit. Read on to discover why you should never quit!
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Many of the women I speak with are feeling a lot of stress financially right now. The key questions become: How do you remove this stress when you're thinking about money, so you can do the work you're meant to do, especially in a time like we're in right now? How can we all replace a "lack" mentality with an "abundance" mentality?
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One of the fundamental keys to achieving what you want in your business is through the power of goal setting. Studies show that the average intelligent person who has clear goals will run circles around a genius who does not have a clearly defined plan of action for his or her life. Individuals have the capacity on the inside to succeed beyond their wildest dreams. By having clearly defined goals, you will achieve more in a few weeks than most people achieve in years.
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After ten years of running a 7 figure online business, I have concluded that success can be narrowed down to two specific areas of mastery. I call them the two M’s — Mindsets and Marketing. Learn why they are so important.
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Have you ever driven with someone who turns their head to talk WHILE driving? It can be scary. I see helpingpreneurs do this in business all the time. They look left and right to see what everyone else is doing. So here are a few pointers to keep you from judging and comparing yourself, so that the BEST you and the AUTHENTIC you is always present.
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How you support your clients is KEY to keeping them with you and them telling others to work with you. Here are some quick tips to support your clients authentically and fully!
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Let me just spill the beans for you... business success has almost nothing to do with business know-how and everything to do with mindset. Read on to find out more.
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The most authentic marketing strategy and the authentic approach to attracting clients is embracing our intuition and trusting ourselves to know the path. If you feel stumped in growing your business or frustrated with what you should be doing go back to the basics and embrace your inner marketing voice.
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We live in an abundant universe. All the resources, support, and direction we need is all around. Failure is not an option in creating and growing your business. The economy of love in your business is what you can share with those you want to help, heal, support, inspire, and serve.
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YOU are a gift. A gift to share with others. And if you are standing knee deep in your own worry, fear, self-pity or disappointment, then you are not living your highest purpose. It breaks my heart when I get emails/calls from people who are bursting with possibility and purpose, yet they can't make the quantum leap. Their reasons are always the same....
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Blocked energy is, in essence, when you want to move forward in an area in your business, but you find yourself feeling stuck. It's a sign that there is a HUGE opportunity waiting for you! Remember, YOU are in charge of your business, NOT the other way around.
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Most businesspeople present themselves as who they want to be instead of who they really are. Now, I believe in thinking big, but not at the expense of being true to ourselves. When we start off in business, we often have visions of who we think we need to be in order to please (or convince) our clients or customers.
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For most of us, there is an invisible barrier - an inner shield that keeps us from making the kind of impact we were meant to make in the world. Generally that shield is trying to protect us from something. It is rarely logical which is why we can't use the left side of our brain to plow through it. (as much as we would like to).
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When you’re a solopreneur the ‘to do list’ can seem endless, especially at the end of the day. At times it seems easier to put tasks off till the next day or simply get overwhelmed and give up. The problem is the tasks keep piling up.
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If you desire to break into six figures and you haven’t reached it yet, (or you’re already in six figures and you’re frustrated, trying to double that) chances are good that you may be struggling with a few sneaky little self-sabotage mistakes that are keeping you from surging ahead with your income.
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One of my favorite phrases is: "The Universe is always handing you the next steps for your business." Now you may think that this only refers to gifts: a new client out of the blue, a great connection, money in the mail. This is all true and absolutely possible (especially as an EnergyRICH® Entrepreneur), but honestly, what I'm really talking about are the problems that pop up.
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Achieving balance in our lives is accomplished by saying no when we need to and learning to set priorities. And we cannot achieve balance without understanding what our particular needs are. Balance is different for everyone. It means that you have identified your priorities and have not overextended yourself. Balance means you are aware of the dangers of burnout. Balance means that when asked the question, "Are you happy?" you can answer yes.
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As your business grows and you experience more success it becomes increasingly important to pay attention to your 5 Types of Energy to maintain the growth and also to enjoy the journey. Your energy is your #1 most important resource when it comes to growing your business. It's more important than money, ideas and, yes, even time. You see, if your energy is depleted, you'll never follow through, no matter how great the idea, how much money you can throw at it or even if you have plenty of time available.
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Usually, when it comes to attaining our goals and seeing our dreams come true, we have set a timeline or, at least, have one in mind. That is a good thing. It keeps us focused, motivated. It is tangible; it is binary, measurable: have I been, done, reached such-and-such? Yes or no...
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The idea of mixing effective marketing with soul can, for some, seem like trying to mix oil and vinegar. If your marketing is angled to get results, then isn’t it too “hard sell” to be soulful; but if you lean towards giving your marketing more soul, will it actually reap results?
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There's a gap between your Comfort Zone and your Goal and the maximum discomfort is RIGHT BEFORE you reach the Breakthrough Point and arrive at your goal. It's important to understand that it's not enough to move out of your Comfort Zone toward your goal (filling a program or signing on new one-on-one clients, for example).
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Think back to some of the goals that you have had in your life thus far. How many of them did you really wanted to achieve, but for one reason or another, they never materialized? How different would your life have been if you had succeeded with the majority of them up thus far?
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I suppose that you would question me if I affirmed that there is enough abundance to go around - right? Why is that?
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Self-sabotage is a term used when someone is blocking themselves from achieving their ultimate goal. Does the definition of this term ring true for you? Or have you never considered that the obstacle in your path could be...you?
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So, how do you put a dollar value on connection? I've found that one truly significant connection means more to me - and my business success - than hundreds of surface connections. Let me share a story that illustrates this...
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I find it very inspirational to learn from famous women entrepreneurs who've had an idea and made it happen. What’s interesting about some of these women is that they didn’t necessarily have the ideal background or circumstances for success but that didn’t hold them back. I found three things these famous women entrepreneurs knew and demonstrated about success that I’ve found critical in my life as an entrepreneur.
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Authenticity requires consciousness, exploration, and a willingness to stand for something. And the more conscious you are, the more you will receive "tests from the universe". If you are authentic and act from a core set of values that you believe in, then these tests become very easy to move through.
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Starting a small business can bring on all types of fear, confusion and lots of questions. And it indeed requires courage. What is courage - really?
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Remember when you were young and played “pretend”? You could be anything that you wanted to be, there were no boundaries or obstacles. Do you recall the fun that you had being free to decide your path? It was fun wasn’t it? If so, why did you stop? Perhaps because it was time to “grow up” and be responsible? How limiting! Guess what, now’s the time to begin embracing your childhood again.
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Every year, people resolve that this year will be different: “This will be the year that I write that book, start that new venture, double my income, take more time off to spend with my family,” and the list goes on and on. However, when people think about pursuing their dreams, they often squash the idea because it doesn’t seem practical. Does this sound familiar? After supporting thousands of people across the globe in making their personal and professional dreams a reality, I have found the following strategies to be most effective.
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What stops you from living out your dreams? Over the years, I have coached thousands of people in living out their dreams and have heard at least as many reasons why people don’t believe they can make them happen. I have nicknamed these challenges “Oblocks” – obstacles that block us and occur as so large that we can’t see our way around them. Here are some of the more common Oblocks that stop people. Which ones resonate with you?
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Here are 10 of 26 proven strategies gleaned from interviews with highly successful people who have overcome obstacles to live out their dreams. Regardless of your career or industry, when applied, these success principles can shorten your learning curve and be a catalyst for your success.
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Sometimes when I have a new idea, I jump in head first .... Sometimes I let it percolate a bit before deciding to go forward ... and sometimes I dabble in it - trying a little here and a little there - seeing how people respond - does this have legs - what will happen if I do this? All of that is fine and the truth is, the idea or program or project or business never gets very far if all I do is dabble.
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A lot of spiritually oriented coaches, consultants and healers struggle with how to handle some of the messier money situations that often crop up in their businesses.
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Once you've identified any limiting beliefs, that awareness allows you to shift the energy into beliefs that serve you. You can shift the energy that was sitting in that negative belief into something new - something more positive and supportive. The thing that is so empowering is the realization that when it comes to beliefs, we get to choose them.
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Have you ever felt down after chatting with a friend or coworker? You may have felt fine before the conversation, but now, after hearing them complain about the weather, the economy, and a demanding neighbor or mother-in-law, you're starting to feel kind of cranky yourself, as if their negativity were somehow contagious.
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We are constantly inundated about our "down" economy so it is not surprising that so many people are relating to the world right now as scary and unsettled, causing them in reaction to hold tightly to their resources, which only perpetuates the concerns with the economy. There is this crisis-oriented economy--and then there is our own economy and what we choose to create.
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Whether you're wracking your brain trying to solve a business issue or deciding how to expand the company, there's a simple, time-tested concept that can help your business achieve its full potential. It's called Imagineering®.
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Have you ever wondered why one of your business programs takes off like wildfire, while another one falls flat? Why some partnerships flourish, and others fizzle? How do you get yourself and your small business aligned and "in the flow"?
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One thing Sheri knows for sure, is that the sooner a business owner begins to think like a CEO (Chief Entrepreneurial Officer), the faster their business will grow. Below are five ways you can start behaving like a CEO today!
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Last evening, after crowning American’s Next Drag Super Star, a lovely queen from Cameroon (who said she started doing drag when she got to the airport in this country), they brought all of the contestants back for a Roundup session. The lovely ladies got to dish and share their experiences of being on the show.
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Most business coaches don't go near talking about fears and doubts, but my experience has shown me these lower level energies are extremely crucial to address if you are serious about being an EnergyRICH® Entrepreneur.
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In addition to the Law of Attraction, there are other lesser know, yet powerful laws to be considered when traveling upon your path.
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We each have an inner guide, that voice that has the right answer but is sometimes overlooked. Our inner guides are always with us, but often muted. Later when it is realized that the voice, intuition, or instinct should have been heeded once it's too late to correct the initial decision. But we are at choice at every moment! Sounds a little hard to believe, right?
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How does time get away from you, and how do you feel about it? What if your values were so clear, that you could live by your priorities and love the results? Want to start today? Learn how to create a Values Journal that simplifies your time choices.
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Alexandria knows what it's like to think that the lifestyle she wants is out of reach. Just 10 years ago, she would lie on her bed in her tiny 400-square-foot studio apartment and flip through magazines, wishing she could have the luxurious lifestyles she read about.
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It’s been a fascinating two weeks as I interviewed 18 different internet marketing experts who shared tips on how to maximize your online presence. I think what I found the most interesting was how the expertise of the different speakers weaved together. In the end I discovered consistent references to what it takes to be successful in today’s economy. Let me share some of my highlights of the four online success principle I discovered:
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Does being in business mean more to you than just making money? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? (Do you want to change the world?) Do you want to know wild success while making a great living doing exactly what you love? If you answered YES to those questions you are probably a “soul” proprietor.
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One of the best investments you can make in your business is in your continuous learning, by attending events, as well as investing in high-quality education products and programs. Part of my own marketing budget is dedicated solely to my learning (and believe me, it's hard to keep the lid on it!). So, are you thinking maybe you'll attend a live event in your niche? Here are some specific reasons why you should.
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Are you choking off the flow of money to you? Are you so immersed in "where is the money" and the panic, insecurity and frustration that goes with it? What do you do to open up your flow to money?
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These days all you have to do is open your email to read someone's opinion of what you MUST do to succeed in these economically challenging and chaotic times. Many of these letters are really well-written and will convince you that this expert has all the answers to your problems. But then someone else has another answer and insists that is the correct one. Who are you to believe?
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Have you heard about the Leverage Triangle yet? As entrepreneurs and pursuers of our dreams and passions, we all have 3 elements to work with when we start a business: Time, Expertise, and Money.
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Have you achieved the level of success that you desire? If the success that you envision has been elusive, perhaps the answer is not your goal, but your thoughts pertaining to your goal.
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Deep within your being is your higher self. It is the creative force within you that's responsible for bringing abundance into your life. It does not know of any bounds and cannot be contained. It is boundless and eternal. Within this higher self is the spark of thought and creation. This is where our desires are born. How this desire is released and in what form is totally up to you.
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Imagine for a moment that you are Aladdin. You just found the magic lamp and rub it. The genie comes out and says: "You have three wishes." What would you have wished for?
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Stephen R. Covey states in his book "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" that you must begin with the end in mind. What does that mean? It means that you must first establish a goal or a dream. Once you have this goal, you must envision yourself existing in that goal in the future. You must be able to see, feel, hear, taste, and smell it. You must be able to close your eyes and be there, in that moment in the future, to truly be able to step on the path that will take you there.
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As a solo entrepreneur, your mindset and energy are the most important resources in growing and running your business. If you are thinking small, feeling doubtful or you don't have energy behind your programs and services, then your growth will be small -if you grow at all. In fact, creating programs and new services when you are thinking small or are mired in limiting beliefs is a sure way to create the very thing you are worried about - failure! It's vital to your success that you create from abundance. Here's an example of what I mean.
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This fact may surprise you but it’s actually easier to make six figures than it is to make less. But let me assure you, after coaching many soul-preneurs™ to break into six figures, I’ve figured out exactly what you need to do, think and believe to make this happen for you too. In fact, I’ve even boiled it down to a simple system that anyone can implement and be successful following.
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What exactly IS "Strategic Implementation"? And how can you achieve it?
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It's interesting how many of us are shy or uncomfortable about acknowledging where we are in our business (or life) because we think we *should* be further along than we are or that we don't measure up.
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If you have been trying to grow your business to a certain level, attract new clients, create more passive income, or anything else with little progress or you take steps forward and then fall back again, you can be certain you are not yet in alignment with that desire. This is not your fault.
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Here are a five ways I have learned to create passionate connections and validate others over the last seven years. Enjoy the journey!
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One of the biggest things that stop people in going forward with their dreams is the fear of the unknown. Think about it, how many times have you stopped short of action because you didn’t know how things were going to turn out? But what if you no longer worried about the unknown?
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Since success is really internal and not determined by external events, one measure of success is how happy you are regardless of what the economic yardstick shows. The following are steps to increase both internal and external success.
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James Hillman, in the Soul’s Code says that “just as the giant and majestic oak is embedded in the acorn, so a person carries inside them an active kernel of truth, or an image, waiting to be lived. The idea is not a new one - the Greeks had the word ‘daimon’ to describe the invisible guiding force in our lives, the Romans the ‘genius’.”
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In order to bring those wanted changes in our lives we have to change the way we are asking. Once you have established a goal, reflect on the way you are asking for that goal to occur.
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Learn why most people are not able to achieve their resolutions and what you can do to make them happen.
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You know that feeling when you’re faced with an important decision, and you can feel your blood pressure rising? You’re nervous about making the wrong choice. The issue is an important one and you don’t want to mess up by selecting the wrong path. Your decision might be clouded by mental biases - so what should you do?
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It is human nature to try to control the various aspects of life yet, fear is often allowed to wrest the control away. Why give anything that kind of power over your life? Isn't it time to stop letting fear hinder you from doing, being, or achieving what you desire? Here are five steps that can be taken to cross the barrier from fearful to fearless.
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Here are Kendall's three PERSONAL tips on how to create a powerful emotional mindset. What this will do for you is help you take your business “platinum” this year!
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Every time I would hear that to be successful in business, "you have to have a vision" I felt like I was missing something. I thought everyone else had some secret, super-cool way of laying out their business goals, and that somehow, my way probably wasn't good enough. That is, until I kept seeing my business blossom right before my eyes, with every goal met or exceeded.
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Whether you realize it or not you have already set 2009 in motion for what kind of year you want it to be for you. Are you being consciously aware of what kind of year you want to create. You have the power to infuse your year exactly how you want it to be!
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Copyright and marketing expert, Michele PW tells us the 5 most important lessons she learned in 2009 to keep her business successful
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Every year millions of us diligently work on our New Year's Goals or Resolutions, determined that this year will be *THE* year, somehow different from all the rest which preceded it. And yet within a week, maybe two or three, reality sets in. So how do we create results and not simply resolutions?
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Once again, it is the time of the year when all of us are evaluating our choices and thinking about our goals. Some of us have given up on the word 'goals,' and the rest of us are still thinking to give it a last try. Which group are you in? Have you given up on your goals, or do you still want to give them another chance? Whichever side of the fence you are on, I would encourage you to take the plunge and not give up on your goals and dreams.
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Are you living by default, or are you living by design?
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Are you going through soul searching and inner work deciding whether to become self employed? You want your work to be meaningful, enjoyable and profitable. Where is your mind right now about all this?
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Some of you may have had an "aha" or life changing moment that made you aware of a passion. Others discover their passions through intuition - an internal knowing that this is it. Others come to a gradual awareness through their experiences. Here are 3 methods to uncovering your unique passions.
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At every minute, of every day, you are at a choice. What choice will you make?
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Words are a continuation of our thoughts, only verbalized. Do you always think carefully before you speak?
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Sometimes, before we move forward, we need to revisit our past, looking for the seed of opportunity in our experiences. Our greatest challenges can help us get in touch with our desires.
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Your money mindset allows you to dream big and live your passion in this life in three ways. Learn what they are.
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As we head into another new and exciting year, I really want to offer you the push you need to realize your potential in 2009. One reason I get so excited this time of year is because I always feel a sense of unlimited possibilities as the new year approaches. I love the starting over and reworking of what didn’t work in my personal and professional life last year. And after years of learning and growing and accomplishing some of the many goals I have set for myself, I decided that no matter what you decide to do in and with your life, your mindset matters most.
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Here’s the thing, friends. When the going gets tough, every one of us has the chance to be one of the ‘tough who gets going’. What’s needed now, particularly among the people. Learn what people's biggest inhibitor of success is.
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Recently I was a guest on a teleseminar for a Jill Badonsky training program for creativity coaches. It was a terrific call about attraction energy meets smart business actions. These coaches want a new way of doing business - one that honors their creative expression and right brain approach AND they are ready for more financial success in their businesses! We were a fit made in heaven - or soul sisters as one coach put it! One of the questions that came up is an issue I'm working with almost all of my clients on too. What do I do in these "tough economic times"?
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Just the other day I was walking to the subway in my New York City neighborhood and just as I approached a woman walking the other way, I sneezed. “Bless you”, she said. “Thank you”, I answered, as we passed. Neither of us stopped or even slowed down (it’s New York, after all), but I smiled. Such a simple gesture; such a powerful impact. This is the energy of your heart in action, your fourth energy point.
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One of the Million Dollar strategies that's helped me experience rapid growth in my business is to make certain that my environment supports my success. What I'm talking about goes beyond cleaning out your desk drawer and simply hanging a crystal from your ceiling fan string.
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Are you just making it through the day? Are you just glad to lay your head on the pillow at night thankful that the day is over only to begin to dread that you have to get up tomorrow and face the whole mess again? If you answered yes, then you may not be truly living your life fully, you may just be surviving.
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As you may know the Law of Attraction is one based upon attraction. Like thoughts and energy attract like. You may even know about the process of goal development and the necessity in the belief you will achieve your goals. Have you every really thought about the concept of attraction, and how it seems to exist beyond time? This may seem very esoteric but if you bear with me you may peer into the future a bit and see all the wonders awaiting you there.
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So What Myth Are You Here To Shatter? You know my experience has shown me that every person comes to this earth with a purpose. As an entrepreneur, you have the awesome opportunity to move your purpose into the world through your business. And when you do your clients benefit (in a big way!) and so do your bottom-line profits (in a big way!) One great tool for moving purpose into profits is to get clear on what myth you are here to shatter and start marketing your business with it!
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Have you ever heard the expression that one bad apple can spoil the barrel? Unfortunately not only do many people believe this, but they actually live their lives by it. What about all those good apples, don't they count? Learn more.
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When you constantly give your energy away to outside circumstances, you're left drained, empty and looking for ways to fill up. You search endlessly for the right "answer" to building your business, making more money. You take course after course, buy product after product and then, if you're honest with yourself, understand that what you're waiting for is someone to do it all for you.
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Wouldn't it be great to feel that way in your business? That you could just be in action, really quickly, creating high-quality marketing materials, attracting ideal clients, producing new products and programs and not even notice anything else around you...
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Would you like to double your income in the next year? If you’re like most soloentrepreneurs, the thought sounds attractive. But, then things start getting fuzzy about how you’re going to do that. In this article, learn about a 4-step strategy that’ll help you create the energy you need to take action, and double your income faster, and easier than you ever thought was possible!
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Do you have a millionaire mindset? Ok, maybe you don’t want a million or think that’s too high a goal. That’s ok. The purpose of this article is to get you thinking about the way you think about money.
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Are you considering a career change? Are you thinking you'd like to be self employed but don't know where to start? Each of you may be in different stages in the change game. Let me describe the possible stages you may be in right now and what to do right now, right where you are.
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Here are seven modern business planning tools for the successful creative entrepreneur that support a new way of being in business:
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What’s the real reason people don’t get where they want in life? Why do some people become really successful and some people just don’t quite make it. They get to the edge and stop, often just as they are about to achieve the success they want. Learn more.
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Our society tends to "bond over stress instead of success". I see this in action every day in my own life and in the lives of my clients. So what's wrong with this you might ask? Read on.
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Learn the top ten tips in becoming a "joyful" entrepreneur.
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Here are a few of my favorite tips for creating a Vision Board.
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Remember the story of the "Little Engine That Could"? This little train had always pulled small loads, but one day it was called upon to deliver something greater. First, it had a hard time getting the load to move at all so it cheered itself on by puffing, "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can ..." The load began to move and then natural momentum began to take over at the top of the hill and it was pulled forward -smoothly and easily ..." Ahhh - such a nice story, isn't it? Think your business is any different?
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Starting or running a solo entrepreneural business isn't always easy, however, here are 10 important tips to make it easier.
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Do you at times feel torn between keeping the business you currently have going, and pursuing the new business direction you want to create? Here are 4 tips for helping you make a seamless transition that keeps your cash flow rolling in, the demands on your time reasonable and your feeling of clarity and focus sharp.
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Of the three Universal Laws of Attraction, the Law of Allowing may be the most difficult one to get our hearts and minds around.
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It is the lack of understanding of Universal Laws that has us creating our lives by default. Once you understand these Laws, you can begin to create what you want in your life consciously and deliberately. Learn how.
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Do you know that everything that is happening to you or has ever happened to you is, without exception, in full response to your thoughts -- and more importantly -- the emotions behind those thoughts? Learn how to play the Game (of Life) by understanding the rules and attract the things you want more of in your life.
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On Lou's 'leap of faith' into Entrepreneurship, he says: "It was really just a leap of faith and a fair amount of confidence that I could pull it off. I had been ramping up some of the freelance work while I was still working full time, but I found that it was really an all-or-nothing proposition. I discovered that it’s not something where you can just dip your toes in the water… You have to really dive right in! (And pray you don’t drown!)"
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Your business is only going to grow as fast and as far as you do and the fact is, as adults, we spend most of our time subconsciously responding to life rather than consciously creating it. Learn how to deal with limiting beliefs that no longer serve you.
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Learn this simple trick to double, even triple your income.
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The "idea phase" is one of the most exciting parts of the entrepreneurial process. This visioning is really important–but it'll stay just a pipe dream unless you put together a detailed plan to make it a reality, set incremental goals, and become very pro active and focused about following the plan.
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I've been talking about the law of attraction for some time. I just called it something different–the Entrepreneurial Mind Set. It's extremely powerful, but just like anything else worthwhile, you have to work at it.
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Learn how to keep the ideas and creative juices flowing.
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There are 6 steps to follow when defining a goal to move toward success. Do you know them?
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I remember attending a meditation workshop with Mark Epstein, a well-known 'Buddhist psychologist.' He told a story about a meeting he had with Ram Dass, spiritual teacher and author, where Ram Dass had asked Mark Epstein about his work with his patients. As Mark talked about his work, Ram Dass interrupted him and asked, "Do you see them as already healed?"
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Tired of the traditional approach to goal planning? Why not try an approach that just might help you achieve what you thought was impossible! Soar to greater heights of success by changing your mindset.
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Every year I create a "theme" for my success coaching business. I call it my "dream theme." Your dream theme keeps you on track, keeps you from getting distracted, and fuels your dream, propelling you effortlessly forward.
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Harness the power of quantum physics and Law of Attraction and discover how to get more of what you want and less of what you don’t want.
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Are you aware of what a powerful creator you are? Do you know that everything that is happening to you or has ever happened to you is, without exception, in full response to your thoughts - and more importantly - the emotions behind those thoughts?
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In the Client Abundance coaching programs, we work on implementing several strategies that are designed to PULL your business forward, almost effortlessly. One of those strategies is creating a powerful vision for your business. My private clients have found this exercise to be both motivating and inspiring, and I'm certain you will too.
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What's so amazing about gratitude? It's so powerful it can start turning things around for you. Now, granted, being grateful all by itself will probably not turn a sinking business into a profitable one. But, it CAN be the catalyst to a transformation.
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Are there some people or situations in your life that cause you to react with anger or feel frustration? Do you find yourself revisiting things that have happened in the past that are upsetting and keep ruminating over the events in your mind so that your emotions become intensified? Learn tips to calm your reactions so that you can powerfully move forward.
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Is there a part of your life that’s on pause because you’re just doing what you always do? Are you so caught up in commuting, trying to get clients, picking up the dry cleaning, and getting dinner on the table (or at least down your throat) that you’ve lost all sense of purpose?
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Self-sabotage is one key factor that keeps our business from moving forward. We can sabotage ourselves in a variety of ways. Here are some tips to help you move beyond self-sabotage.
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When you're starting a business, you might wish for a lot of things, like having more than enough customers or not having to do marketing. Wishes are future oriented. To run a business, you need to be intentional, focused and highly aware of the present for it is only from the present that you can make things happen. Action is key to getting what you want for your business. What are some of the weaknesses around wishing?
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I'm chuckling about the BUZZ that has been generated on the movie "The Secret". Everyone's talking about it. Are you? The Laws of Attraction have been topics of conversations for decades and the concepts have been around for thousands of years. But why do some intentions take so long or fail to manifest what you want? Learn why.
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Have you ever had one of those days where everything just seemed to fall intoplace easily? It might have been a singular experience within the day or it felt like it was the entire day.If you have (and noticed it) you probably found yourself wishing that every day had that same ease to the things you felt and did. What is different about those days?
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When you tap into the energy of Myth Marketing and put it to practical practice, your business profits explode.
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Here are 6 steps to get your vision into focus and into your heart.
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What gives your intention power and life force is the combination of these four crucial components.
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Here is a list of what millionaire entrepreneurs think about so you too, can create your own PERSONAL million dollar mind set.
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Here are 3 favorite techniques for keeping things simple, seeing solutions, and having a great time no matter what situation comes up.
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How do you accomplish a goal when you're overwhelmed, not sure how to do it, and feel stuck? Learn how.
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What's is YOUR dream theme? Read on.
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Are you one of those creative dreamers who chips away at the life of your dreams in small, easy chunks - maybe putting in a few hours a week on a regular basis? But more and more, you notice you don't want to? Or did you leap in with both feet some time ago, and have been struggling with your dream - riding wave after wave of ups and downs ever since? Or are you still on the fence, wondering what you'd do if you tossed yourself wholly into that dream and then woke up one morning to find you no longer loved it? If any of the above fits, you have Dream Fatigue.
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Learn about the entrepreneurial mind set.
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Learn the smart mind set for success.
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More than half of all small businesses fail within the first four years. Some of these have achieved a certain level of success and thought they had it made. Whenever I ask small business clients why they think others fail, they usually think it was because the business was under capitalized or didn't have enough sales. Although these problems account for some failures, there are at least four other reasons to avoid that can send any business slowly spiraling downward.
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As small business owners, one of the most daunting obstacles to reaching our Biggest Vision for our small business is our very unique personal fears. Learn how to face the fear.
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Make a commitment to yourself to take steps to reduce struggle in your small business and to take the path of least resistance. Learn how.
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The following is excerpted and revised from my Polished, Planned & Prepared Program. This is one of my favorite parts of the program. I love defining goals because I know that the simple act of writing them down increases the likelihood of actually achieving them by 70%!
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Did you take some time this past week to think about and perhaps even write down your resolutions for 2007?
To be honest, I'm not exactly a fan of resolutions - really, what's so different about December 31 than January 1 that's going to make a dramatic difference in whether or not you keep your resolutions?
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Envisioning our future selves is not only common, it actually plays an important role in our performance and our psychological well-being. Learn more.
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Research as revealed six principles that must be observed for goals to have their maximum impact. This article focuses on one of the six principles: the power of inspirational goals.
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Research has repeatedly shown that successful people have a very clear sense of what they want. They have a clear vision of the future they aspire to, and they identify their passions in life. Learn more.
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At Life On Purpose Institute we believe everyone should follow their purpose and passion in life and that doing so will never lead you astray even when you aren't completely clear where it will lead you. I call it "following the breadcrumbs of your passion" and it's actually how Life On Purpose Institute began.
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Learn how one solo-entrepreneur overcame procrastination.
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Steven is still in the development stages of his consulting business, but his story is inspirational. He is defining success on his own terms. Steven saw potential and created his own path - read more to see where it has taken him and how the journey has been.
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Often we mimic the actions of others in an attempt to achieve their same results. We read their books, listen to their tapes, and follow their directions. Much of the time, we still fail to enjoy their promises of success. Why? Because we're more about doing what the winners do, than we are about thinking the way they think. Learn how to think like a winner!
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People talk to me about making personal and professional changes in their life. I hear comments about how hard they think it will be, concerns about their ability to be successful, pressure on themselves to produce results, etc. The anticipation (what you imagine or assume will happen) of the experience can be daunting enough to deter a person from taking the first step! How often does the anticipation match the reality of what happens? If your thoughts and emotions are getting in the way of what you want, read on for 10 tips to get going and stay moving.
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Do you have some goals you want to achieve or dreams you want to fulfill? A useful tool in reaching the outcomes you desire is the creation of a vision. Learn more...
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Do you make a list of yearly resolutions or goals but don't follow through? Read on to learn tips and strategies to get going and stay on track!
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One of the most common issues that comes up for business owners is procrastination. There are many reasons why people procrastinate: self-doubt, boredom, fear of failure, the feeling of being unready or unprepared and so on, but these feelings by themselves don't necessarily lead to procrastination.. learn what does.
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Changing your dreams into action can be difficult. You must have a good understanding of who you are, where you are going and how you are going to get there to be successful. In order to bring about your desired result you must integrate the process into your larger life.
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If you are at all discouraged in your pursuit to become a solo entrepreneur, read how, Birgitt Williams, now a ten-year veteran solo entrepreneur, stayed with her dream. Being a single mom of four, living on credit, she shares how she turned down a lucrative contract to instead pursue a career as a solo entrepreneur. Her message is truly inspiring.
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