Part 2 of 2 – 20 Habits for Success

2015-01-04 By Kassandra 2 Comments

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They say it takes 28 days to create a new or get rid of an old habit. I know most of my friends and family want to be happy and successful, but don’t always have the role models to show them the way.

I recently shared this Huffington Post article … which was part one of a blog post written by someone named Paul C Brunson, who worked for 2 BILLIONAIRES!

The last post I made was my own take on what Paul wrote for the 1st 10 habits for success … But Part two went a little more in depth. As always, be sure to check out the original Part 2 post, but below is my take on the last 10 of 20 habits for success:

Recognize the Value of Simple Ideas

Most of the world’s wealthy got to where they are from some simple ideas … They find ways to take something we all (or a lot of people) enjoy, simplify & break it down, and bring more value to people.

In our current world, we are too often conned in to believing that when something sounds to good to be true …

And because of that thought process “regular people” close themselves to things that could greatly & positively impact their lives. But those who have been following the habits of successful people “recognize the value of simple ideas.”

Be Patiently Impatient

Nothing happens overnight. There are no get rich quick schemes, there are no short cuts to success.

I really liked what I read in the original article, because it makes sense. Successful people are always talking about the future and planning on how to get there … So it makes sense that they would exercise patience for long term goals (apparently it takes an average of 10 years for most billionaires to become successful).

And what was mentioned about daily and/or short term tasks? This falls back to an earlier post I mentioned about creating SMART goals. What you focus on expands, and you must give your goal a shorter time limit to help you keep focused.

Be Gritty

Billionaires, millionaires, and successful people do not let anything stop them. They don’t let obstacles stop them from achieving their goals.

Think about Thomas Edison … How many times did it take before 1 little change in his path opened up a new world for … well, the WORLD?

People who are in the sales world and network marketing. They can make more money than you would ever dream of, but they have to have the stomach for being turned down. And most people can’t do that because they have fears … Fears of failure. Fears that people won’t like them. Fears that they aren’t “enough” …

But successful people, regardless of whatever comes their way, don’t let the pit falls keep them down. The have a goal, they’re focused, and they continue to take action & aim until they accomplish it!

Develop Great Oratory Skills

If you are unable to articulate your goals, dreams, and aspirations, how do you expect anyone to get on board?

There’s a part in the original article that says:

“If you can’t articulate your ideas and vision (in a compelling way) you can’t galvanize the support required to make things happen.”

Basically it comes down to the fact that you have a higher chance of career success (and life success) when you are able to speak more effectively.

So be sure to read more good books! Ones that require you to branch out, stretch your mind, and put your mind in the right setting … Go to Toast Masters … Give more speeches and open discussions …. It’ll do you some good by building that speech backbone, but you’ll also get feedback on how to improve.

Grow Thick, Armor-Plated Skin

There is a basic truth about people who gain success … Those who do not achieve the same success, those who do not follow the habits and principles for happiness and success? Those who achieve the success they seek often times find themselves with a higher number of detractors (dream stealers) and the sharper the attacks will be.

That’s why it is essential to not only develop a shield against these kinds of attacks, but also surround yourself with the right people. Those who love you or respect your integrity, those that want to see you succeed are the ones who will be there to help you find ways to achieve your goals.

“… never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals. And so, when I hear about negative and false attacks, I really don’t invest any energy in them, because I know who I am.” – First Lady Michelle Obama

“We were born to win, but we were programmed to lose.” – Zig Ziglar

Connect With People Outside Your Community

This quote form the article rings so true:

Your ability to be of influence within your community is directly related to your ability to make connections outside of your community.

Apparently this idea even has it’s own research done on it.

Apparently this is something I’ve been doing for years … Even before I started network marketing. What I learned to love about network marketing was the most I networked, the more people I know that had connections to other people that might be interested in the things I’m doing and might want to help in the movement! (I’ll post more on that later.)

But basically I was always looking for ways I could get people in touch with other people. If someone was looking for something I knew another friend could help them with? I just loved finding those connections!

Over-Communicate Your Message

“It’s not just about speaking loudly, it’s about speaking often.”

You never want people to guess or infer anything from your message.

With all of the things out there that basically get updated every 2 seconds, all of the information highway easily accessible … what you share can be easily overlooked or even simply missed. I mean … apparently in 48-hours of time, more content is published than the amount of content from the beginning of time until 2003!

The end of this part of the article really hit me, because it was something that was taught in:

English
Speech
Army JROTC
Air Force ROTC

… And apparently it is something Oprah and many other successful people do when they speak for a short or extended time. They always:

They start by telling you what they’re going to tell you.
Then they tell you.
Then they summarize what you just heard.

Repetition, repetition, repetition is necessary in this “goldfish society” and amongst all the noise we deal with on a daily basis.

Learn to Laugh at Yourself

There is so much in this world that people can be stressed about, and more often than not it’s things that they beat themselves up for … But having a sense of humor can really make things easier!

There’s even science behind why you should laugh at yourself — because apparently it’s a sign of an optimistic personality! Not only that, but it can improve your mood (laughter does that) as well as possibly be a factor in your own personal resilience.

“If you can laugh at yourself, you cna forgive yourself. And if you can forgive yourself, then you can forgive others.”
– Reverend Susan Sparks

Be Great At One Thing, First

As I’ve said before, what you focus on tends to expand! So if you focus on getting amazing at one thing, you will actually become more innovative. For the deeper you understanding you gain, you open yourself up to new ideas.

The original blog poster also said that limitations cans also lead to liberation … And I completely agree! Because once again, the successful are always looking for ways to make things easy and solve issues. So if you have a limitation, and if you constantly follow habits of the successful, then you won’t let that limitation stop you and you’ll find a way to achieve success!

Know A Higher Power

It seems like most successful people believe in this – and I don’t mean you have to be Christian or Jewish. Every book I’ve ever read about success has mentioned this as well. When you connect with this “higher power” you are developing a relationship that will allow you to find guidance in decisions and problem solving. I am a firm believer of that, as having faith in something triggers something akin to magic … Things tend to happen.

“Believe and succeed.”

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Part 1 of 2 – 20 Habits for Success

2015-01-03 By Kassandra 2 Comments

I recently ran across this Huffington Post article that I wanted to share. The original article that the Huffington pulled from was actually written by someone named Paul C Brunson, who worked for 2 BILLIONAIRES! Several of the habits he shared I’ve already been introduced to through the companies I have, the people I hang around, and the personal development I’ve done … yet there were a few that were new to me.

I really think you should hear it from the original poster, but I also wanted to put my spin on it as well. Here are the first 10 of 20 habits for success:

Invest in Yourself

This is what personal development is all about. INVESTING IN YOURSELF! Helping you be a better person so that you can overcome new things in less time and less stress … Being able to interact better with others … Being able to achieve the dreams and be successful in your endeavors!

This can be anything from listening to audios by Scott Ross, Jefferson Santos, Zig Ziglar, Johnny Wimbrey, Jim Rohn …

This can be reading books by Tony Robbins, Rabbi Daniel Lapin, Andrew Carnegie, Robert Kiyosaki …

Or it can be investing in your education to learn more about additional streams of income, how to minimize taxes, how to invest in the stock market (it’s not as hard as people try to make it), or anything else that will help you grow.

This could also be learning a new language, new exercise or whatever the case may be!

If you are not growing, you’re dying. The moment you stop investing in yourself, it’s the moment you’ve written off future success and prosperity for you and anyone else you might influence.

Be Curious… About Everything

People with a millionaire or billionaire mindset see the world differently from the average person. What the rest of the world believes to be an issue or wants to complain about, those are the things people with a higher mindset go to work on.

That’s what entrepreneurs (those millionaires / billionaires) do … They are problem solvers. They’re curious about everything, just like a child.

Surround Yourself With “Better” People…

“You are the average of the top 5 people you spend the most time with.” – Jim Rohn

A large amount of how successful you are comes down to the people you spend your time with. The people you surround yourself with determine how you think, act, and ultimately how successful you will be.

Don’t be afraid to lose friends. Sometimes you have to prune back your garden in order for you to grow. And they’ll either grow WITH you, or you’ll grow into something more amazing … Be mindful of that. Sometimes people lash out because they’re scared you’ll leave them … But don’t stunt your own growth because you’re trying to please someone else.

If you read the original article I’m pulling these habits from, you’ll see that the Billionaires he worked for only had an inner circle of the most stellar people.

Never Eat Alone

I don’t have much to say on this except 2 things:

— apparently there’s a book on this

— you get a lot from social interactions, so this has some very scientific points behind it to (search the TED videos for more)

Power players get their key information straight from the source – and what better way to do that than over a meal? 🙂

Take Responsibility For Your Losses

Too many people these days try to cover up their own mistakes or – even worse – blame others for them. But successful people know that they need to own up and take responsibility for it. You’ll be more respected for it, too!

Understand the Power of Leverage

You cannot be everything to everyone. You can’t know absolutely everything. But what you can do is understand and utilize the power of leverage.

Rich, powerful, and successful people already know and understand this. That’s why they are specialists in a few things, average or subpar at everything else … It’s because they have other people working on the areas that they rock in so you can all synergize and grow together!

Robert Kiyosaki talks about OPM in just about everything he teaches. Using Other People’s Money is what investors and entrepreneurs do in order to create growth.

Leverage can be found anywhere, really. Does your boss delegate tasks to you? He leveraged your time and knowledge. Do you have a part in a research assignment? Your team is leveraging you to complete that part.

Leverage is also what is used in network marketing! Whether you’re a Mary Kay consultant, a Scentsy fan, or even if you’re an independent rep for the “VIP lifestyle on a beer budget” club, the people who build those businesses understand and utilize leverage.

“I would rather earn 1% off a 100 people’s efforts than 100% of my own efforts.” – John Paul Getty

Take No Days Off (Completely)

Successful people always have their businesses and investments on their mind. And as you will (or have) read, successful people, even in the middle of an awesome, relaxing day on the yacht (IMAGINE!) they still were sure to add in time where they discussed business, strategy, and plans for the future.

I really like the original author’s explanation of it being like your child that you’re constantly thinking about.

Remember – what you focus on expands!

Focus On Experiences vs Material Possessions

This is something I’ve felt more and more as the years have gone on. Every Christmas or Birthday people always ask me what I want … And I’ve finally started telling them either money so I can take a vacation through my club, or let’s just do something and spend time together!

Do you remember what you got for a gift last year? 5 years ago? If not, do you remember you last vacation? How long ago was it? Is it vibrant in your mind?

Material things come and go … they can be destroyed in a fire … but memories are neither lost, stolen, or destroyed … They’re something you keep with you as the years go on, and it’s something you can share with others to have future discussions about.

Experiences create MEMORIES … And those are PRICELESS!

Take Enormous Risks

Without risk, there is no reward. And if you always shoot for the little things, you will never have the opportunity to get the big ones.

This is one thing that the successful have in common. The average person is uncomfortable taking risks, starting a new business, asking for help form someone more successful than they are … But if you want to be OUTSTANDING you must be willing to take risks … you must be willing to get out of your comfort zone!

Don’t Go It Alone

Just like in an earlier post, synergy is key! You can accomplish more and in less time if you work with other people who are working towards the same goal.

“Wealth is a team building sport!” – Jefferson Santos

Nothing great in life is achieved alone … It takes a village. Really. And this habit also reinforces the “surrounding yourself with better people” as well. Same idea.

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7 Habits of Highly Effective People

2015-01-02 By Kassandra 5 Comments

Seems like it should be common sense … But even if it is common sense, is it common action?

I have been involved in personal development for many years, and it actually apparently began with a previous manager.

In some form or another, my previous employers wanted me to excel and some of them had me focus on things outside of technical skills. One of these wonderful people introduced me to Stephen Covey’s book called The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change (25th Anniversary Edition) … It’s absolutely wonderful, and I believe absolutely everyone should read it!

But I was reminded of this book today by a tweet from this cool cat >>>>>>

<<<<< @DavidKatzEO

>>>> Here’s the TWEET! <<<<

And here’s my breakdown of:

Habit 1: Be Proactive

If you aren’t constantly looking for ways to improve or eliminate waste, then you are already dying.

If you’re not proactive, then you may miss opportunities to prosper – either because you waited too long or someone beat you to the punch first.

If you’re proactive, you’re keeping your mind open to new opportunities!

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

What you focus on expands! If you begin with the end in mind, you’ll know where you need to put your focus on and because it IS your focus, your brain will want to grow more and figure things out in such a way as to achieve that outcome!

Habit 3: Put First Things First

“Eat that Frog!” as Brian Tracy would say from his book. Basically do what needs to be done first! Even if it’s something you dread, you’ll not only have completed the task but you also won’t be worrying about it all day. And after you’ve put first things first, the important items will be taken care of and there’s more room and time for the things you WANT to do, not just HAVE to do!

Habit 4: Think WIN-WIN

If you are always thinking in terms of WIN-WIN you are contributing to prosperity, even if it’s monetary. You are seeking to find a way to not only make all parties successful but that no one gets burned in the process!

Habit 5: Seek first to UNDERSTAND, and THEN be understood!

We all want to be heard and understood. But more often than not, we all forget (or are ignorant of) the ways of people.

Instead of focusing on being right or being understood, if you can understand the other party or get a better idea of their stance, then you will find common ground instead of dissension and opposition.

Habit 6: Synergize

Most people are taught from a young age to “share” … And it can have a compound effect on one’s life if this habit is understood early in life.

“Teamwork makes the dream work.” — Jefferson Santos

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

Also known as PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, you need to be constantly sharpening your saw. Become more knowledgeable in things that will help you to achieve success and stay consistent.

Sharpening the saw could be surrounding yourself with the people who are successful in the places that you want to be in.

It is reading 10 pages of a book that stimulates you and helps you grow, like “The Magic of Believing” or “What to Say When You Talk to Yourself”.

It is listening to 30 minutes a day of outstanding audios or presentations of successful, influential and powerful people — like Jim Rohn, Zig Ziglar, Scott Ross, or Jefferson Santos!

It’s giving you the edge you need to be better than the average person. And it can even cut down the time it will take to achieve the goals you desire!

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6 Steps to Achieve Success – How To Set SMART Goals

2015-01-01 By Kassandra 4 Comments

It’s time to set SMART goals!

Last time I talked about WHY you didn’t reach your goal …
Now I’m going to show you how to make a SMART goal!

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5 Reasons Why You Did Not Complete That Goal

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You’ve made a resolution, you’re going to stick to it … And then you never achieve that goal. Sound familiar? Here’s why …

The quality & quantity of your success comes down to one skillset: setting, staying committed (sticking to) and progressing (taking action) with BIG goals!

5 Reasons Why You Do Not Achieve Your Goals

You make a “wish list” and cross your fingers.

You can’t simply write down a bunch of entries of things you would like to achieve then stick it in a drawer and forget about it until a later time. If you want something to change, you MUST work on it NOW!
Your ideas are as clear as mud.

You MUST be crystal clear in you intention! If you don’t know what you want, how can the universe bring it to you when you actively work towards it? For that matter, if you don’t know where you’re going how can you ever expect to chart a course? Law of Attraction!

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You’re all talk.

Proclaiming what you want to the universe is just the first step … If you do not plan your work and work your plan, you’ve only made a wish list.
You have no “Houston.”

You need a management or control system that will keep you on track. Something you can MEASURE to see where you are at in achieving your goals!
You lack reinforcements.

Support and guidance are crucial in achieving your goals! If those around you are not supportive or cannot direct you to stay on the proper path to achieve your goals, find someone who can! Just be sure you’re surrounding yourself with the right people, and not just because they’re you’re friends.

Darren Hardy, publisher of Success Magazine, is absolutely incredible! I got the above 5 reasons why you fail at keeping the goals you set from this article. And he’s offering a 10-week video series exclusively for his community! However, if you would like the occasional tips & tricks to set (and achieve) proper goals, then click here!

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