Just do something!
At a seminar I heard this great statement..."Just do something". I remember being frustrated when I started in network marketing and when I first complained to my father...he made me sit down and asked me a simple quiestion...
"Do you want to know the SECRET to success?"
I said "Absolutely".
He then told me to stand up and look under my chair. So I did and found a $100 bill taped to it. He said, "The secret is to get off of your butt and go make some money!"
So I started to get active and found that even if it's not the best activity it's better than what I call "Perfect Inaction" in which some of us may be categorized at one point in time or another.
It's amazing when you stop idling, and take yourself out of neutral that something happens! I can tell you many stories why activity is important but here are a few to prove a point.
The more activity you have, the luckier you get!
ACTION: Making phone calls
One day I was making local cold calls. At one point I tried to reach a marketing company and called the wrong phone number. A gentleman answered the phone. I was very "edgy" that day and really didn't feel like having any of my time wasted. He was very nice and proceeded to try and help me. I became irritated until he started to become interested in what I did for a living. So, I invited him to a local seminar the next day and what do you know, he shows up and signs up! I then helped him recruit a few people he knew. One of his buddies signed up and became one of the top recruiters in our state that year.
THE RESULT: Over $20,000 a year!
This gentleman and his team have put over $20,000 in my pocket every year and growing because I made an incorrect phone call! What if I decided to NOT make any calls that day? Ouch!
ACTION: Sending emals
One day I was sending just tons of emails to build up a presence on the internet. I sent specific emails to companies searching for help on the internet with my business opportunity.
An extremely successful internet marketer in Colorado happened to reply and then asked for an info packet. I had so many replies that I forgot to send the information until he so kindly reminded me! Once I sent the info I forgot to follow up! I thought he would not be interested. I pre-judged him.
He called me and his objective was clear, he wanted to sign up and meet my wife and I at a major event in Dallas, TX.
THE RESULT: Downline in 34 states!
We worked together day in and day out to build his business and became great friends. The income from this "not-so-perfect" scenario is closing in on $30,000 a year and growing and growing. I am like many of you on the internet, still learning, but the key is to always try something and this takes action!
ACTION: Running ads
I have and always will love long-distance recuiting from ads. One day we received an inquiry from someone that was trying to help us reach more prospects. They were responding to sell us and we by accident, sold them! Because we were "open minded", we ended up bringing a major marketing company into our business. In the past I would have not called them back. I wanted prospects, not to be prospected! Always be networking, no matter what you are doing.
THE RESULT: Almost $100,000 in 4 months!
Once again, we worked with this new business partner and they had a few special gifts, a few magical business connections and their first four months they earned close to $100,000! We were happy too!
It's amazing what happens when you have an open mind. Listening is another key to success!
THE most important key is just getting active in the game. You don't have to be the sharpest tool in the shed but you have to be in the shed!
Understand that these "imperfect activities" led to great results but we had to work! The fact that we were doing something is what led to these great prospects but you then have to put the time in. Luck seems to have a peculiar attachment to work.
So get active no matter what, do not sit by and wait, go out and GET everyday because you never know who is out there and when they will be there. Just do something. You will see good, bad and even lucky results every day!
Could it be that ONE of your activities will change your life? Today? Tomorrow? Next week? The only way you will ever know is to get active!
Focus on more activity today! Make this month the most active month you have ever had!
Mike Lemire
Attitude
There was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed she had only three hairs on her head.
"Well," she said, "I think I'll braid my hair today?" So she did and she had a wonderful day.
The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that she had only two hairs on her head.
"HUMMMM," she said, "I think I'll part my hair down the middle today?" So she did and she had a grand day.
The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that she had only one hair on her head.
"Well," she said, "today I'm going to wear my hair in a pony tail." So she did and she had a fun, fun day.
The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that there wasn't a single hair on her head.
"YEA!" she exclaimed, "I don't have to fix my hair today!"
Attitude is everything! Have a Good Day!
Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
Live simply,
Love generously,
Care deeply,
Speak kindly.......
Leave the rest to God.
