In Pursuit of Wealth

Community Supported Enterprise Is A Creative Way Of Financing And Rewarding Consumers

There is no question that the enomony has been struggling and not only have people lost jobs but some have lost their entire business as well.  So it is amazing that when faced with the possible risk of rejection from the bank for funds to create a new business, this man, Gio, went a step further to create a way to not only finance the vision that he has but to offer a win win situation for those that chose to join him in that committment to succeed. 

 

This is a community supported enterprise which is a creative way of financing that rewards the consumer instead of large banks. It is an insider membership to Bottega Nora.  Gio has come up with a program that can help him finance the opening of Bottega Nora a wine boutique.  Instead of paying banks or investors enormous amounts of interest, he  can pass on the savings to the people that get in on the ground floor and make the opening possible.

 

     

 

Other businesses such as Costco, Sam's Club, and a few others have done the same but on a much bigger level and are still thriving businesses.  Many internet entrepreneurs have also created membeship programs to not only provide a service to there followers but to create a stream of income so they too can continue business on the internet.  

 

Once you have visited Bottega Nora and determine whether you would like to participate, you will find my picture as one of the people who believe in this vision on the enrollment page.  You can join me, Bonnie Holscher,  with confidence and click on that picture to not only enroll but to assist Gio in reaching his membership goal for a March 2010 Grand Opening.  One of the true tests of leadership is to give back and seeing this dream and vision manifest and the fact that I like fine wine is the reason I chose to share Gio's dream with you.   

 

 

Happy New Year ! Instead Of Resolutions, Try Redirecting Your Success Journey

Yes, it is January 2 already in the new year and what a great celebration there was here in Las Vegas.  Not only was it a celebration of the accomplishments of the past year but a positive look into the future just ahead.

    

There were some who did not have a very prosperous year and as a matter of fact may have lost jobs and homes.   For them it was almost a relief that the year 2009 was over.  And there were some that did quite well dispite the crash in the economy.  But for all people there is a new beginning starring us in the face and the question is...what are you going to do with the opportunity that lies ahead?  If your year was not quite like you had planned you can mope and complain or you can redirect for tomorrow.

Resolutions are just long term goals and usually things on the list are things you did not accomplish from last year's list.  The key to creating a brighter future is to re-evaluate where you have come from and where you want to go.  Then redirect your steps in the direction of your anticipated success. To keep putting the same items on your list that you had not accomplished last year is like shooting yourself and the foot and expecting to run a race.  Think again.

If you are one that did reach their goals and dreams or finished a race then here is what comes next.  Dream another dream bigger and better than the last.  Begin another new race longer and more difficult than the last.  Climb another higher mountain, make another friend, help another someone in need, share another moment.  The end of one thing is always the beginning of another, it's a matter of reaching for the prize and 2010 holds so much for each of us if we choose to take another step.  Whatever your desired lifestyle or future looks like to you, Go For It.   And don't stop till you get there!

With The New Year Almost Here, It Is Time to Focus On New Goals For Success

The year 2009 is coming to a close and a time of reflection is at hand.  This reflection will give you a very good idea of what you need to focus on as far as goal, acheivements, time management, continued education and a variety of other catagories that contibute to your success.  This refocus applies whether you are in business online or offline and event if you are still an employee.  Your future depends on your attitude, your character and your commitment to whatever it is that will create a lifestyle you choose to enjoy.

Where is your mindset as you move into the new year?  Are you an entrepreuner and how high is your success thinking?  Do you have a millionaire mind or are you still a thousandaire mind?  All these questions are ones that need to be considered when creating a new outlook for 2010.  There are resources available to those who wish to advance in their lives.  If you do not have a mentor, coach or someone that you are modeling after, that might be one of your first decisions to make.  Who inspires me, who encourages me, who is succeeding that I want to be like and teaches what I need to know to get there? 

If you are a Newbie online and building an internet marketing platform, do not be afraid to invest not only time but a little cash to build yorself a strong foundation.  But be sure that who you are investing your trust and your hard earned dollars in is credible, honest, a product of their own teachin. if you are using affiliate marketing to build your abundance, be sure that the material you are promoting is credible as well.

The next thing that you must understand in anything you do is that there is a Universal Law that applies in everything.  Your thought process is energy that is sent into the universe and is the very essence of what returns to you.  So keep your thoughts positive and keep a journal of your daily achievements as a reference for the days ahead.  These successes are built upon continually and service milestones in your journey.  And yes, success is a journey.  How you choose to travel that road is truely up to you.

So as you begin to create your new goals for 2010, create attainable goals and ones that can be built upon and don't be afraid to invest....time...money...faith and be committed to your success.  With each reach goal, you are closer to making your lifes dreams become reality.  And whatever you do Celebrate each achievement no matter how big or how small.  Each one is a stepping stone to the future. 

From Time To Time You Must Stop Just Dreaming And Start Living Those Dreams

Just recently I had the opportunity to visit New York City for the first time.  Since I was young I had always wanted to visit Times Square and the Statue of Liberty.  So off I went on the train from Secaucas New Jersey to the city.  Arriving at Penn Station, I stepped out onto the streets of New York at Madison Square Gardens on an adventure that I will not soon forget.  First stop the great Macy's store then onward to Times Square.  The funny thing about my travels were that I was in Times Square three times in the same day. 

      

 

   

My desires to see the Lady in the Harbor, the Statue of Liberty that represented my freedom took me to the Staton Island Ferry and a boat trip to Staten Island.  And yes, she was as beautiful as I envisioned her to be stand in all her glory, proud and strong.  I believe that many of us forget the blessing and honor of the freedom that we enjoy.  I also had the opportunty to see one of the memorials built to honor those that lost their lives in the 911 tragety. This is a structure that everyone should go to see when visiting New York City.

    This opportunity to visit places I have only dreamed of has allowed me to take a step back from my internet business and enjoy the fruits of my labor.  For success to be truely what it is, everyone who is building a business into a new lifestyle and reaching for higher levels must take time to smell the roses.  Otherwise what good is the wealth that is created if not to enjoy the beauty of the freedom that comes with financial freedom.  Part of that beauty is to share with others what can be if you just put your heart and mind to creating it. 

Now that Thanksgiving has passed let us not forget the freedoms that we enjoy and the ability to build amazing stories of success.  Yet it is imperative to  continue to express our gratitude and appreciation to those who have contributed to realization of our own dreams so that we as entrepreneurs can helps others find and live theirs. 

There are still things that I wish to do in New York City but like everything else, you have to start somewhere and then keep on taking steps forward.  A Broadway Show, Chinatown, a walk in Central Park or even a buggy ride are among the things I would like to experience on my next visit.  The important thing is that there will be a next visit.  What are you doing to make your dreams a reality by living them instead of just allow them to remain dreams?

Don't Stop Until You Reach The Peak For Your Success

On a recent visit to Denver, Colorado, I had an amazing realization about reaching beyond your limits.  As I flew over the Rocky Mountains I could distinctly see the corilation between success and the peaks that I passed over. Reaching beyond the snowline is what separates you from the rest. If you notice as you fly over the mountains in the early winter or late spring that the snow begins at a certain point as you you proceed upward. The snow sticks to the top and stays longer as the weather gets warmer.  The same is true with success and wealth.  The warmer things may get in the world of business and/or personal success the more you see the stronger, more determined individuals that stay or stick it out to the top. Those that are not committed to their success will disappear as the warmer seasons approach.

Perserverance is what gets you to the top.  It is at the top when you see the rest of the world around you. Can you imagine what you can see as you aproach the top and all those things that seemed to get in your way or hold you back are much smaller in proportion to the beauty of your own success.  The things that you didn't think at one point that you would or could achieve are now at your finger tips. 

Successful people understand that when you achieve higher levels that you can give back more abundantly and bless others as they grow to their higher potentials.  What an amazing feeling when you reach out to someone in whatever way that is necessary to assist and see them begin to experience the fullness of acheivement.  That same fullness you began to feel as you pushed past the obstacles and barriers that you experienced on your way up that mountain.

if there is one thing that should be a priority as we close another year and set our sights on the new beginnings of yet another is to never stop reaching for the peak.  Always remember what it is like to stand on the top and raise your hands in praise and glory for having perservered what was once an excuse to what now is your reason.  Find the why that pushes you beyond the normal and see just what the Universe has in store for you when you do.  Your Attitude and You is a reminder to utilize and apply the principles of the Law of Attraction and the value of Think and Grow Rich to assist you in your journey up the mountain to the peak.  I revisit as often as I need to continue, regardless of the circumstance and situations that arise to reach as high as I can and then reach some more to reach my peak of success.  And when I do I will find another higher more majestic mountain and begin my new climb to a much bigger success.

Don't Let Someone Else Get Your Front Row Seat

Continued education is one of the ways to not only create but maintain success especially with the economic conditions of today.  So the attendance of seminars and courses is on the rise as people strive to make profitable changes in their lives in the wake of layoffs and financial difficulties.  But haw can you be even more successful while utilizing this avenue of advancement.

The first thing you need to do is show up.  Many people go to a seminar but they themselves do not really show up.  They have their cell phones on and take calls during sessions and chat in the hall ways instead of focusing on the content of the event.  Is this how you show in other parts of your life as well? In your employment, your relationship, with your family.   Not 100% present.

The second thing that you need to make a priority is to be on time if not early.  It is true that people do not want to be in the front row or anywhere near the front.  So how is that working in your life? Do you think there may be a corilation to why you are not near the front of the pack or at the top of the ladder in your success.  Yes, I know there are only so many places available  at the front but are you going to give up your spot to someone else because you do not make it a priority to be early.  If you can not be early at least be on time. 

Take a look at how you manage your life and your time and I will bet that you will see that what you do and blow off as unimportant are the very things that are keeping you from your success. And even making a few small adjustments can mean enormous progress on your road to wealth and success.  Don't let someone else take your front row seat.

There Are No Mistakes Except The Ones You Acknowledge

Along the course of life and endeavors, there are often times when we hit a bump in the road that could throw us off course.  Many will call them mistakes and ponder over them in more than one way.  The most common occurance is that we acknowledge these bumps as mistakes and beat ourselves up over them.  This will not only slow down, if not stop the process of growth but can side track off your road to success.

To avoid this from happening, a person can realize that a mistake is only that when you acknowldge it as such.  Another way to look at a decision that was not quite right or an action that did not heed the results that were expected is to consider these as learning experiences.  Opportunities to grow and look at situations and circumstances in a different way.  This is one of the most important milestones in leadership. 

When you ask what worked and see the positive part of a process or project you have the opportunity to Keep that which was good.  When you continue on and ask what did not work, you have the chance to objectively analyze what needed attention and changing.  The best part is to then ask what or how the process or project can be done differently to ensure success the next time around. 

None of us will make the right decisions all the time.  Nor do we always do the right thing continualy.  But we all have the opportunity to correct and continue.  Repair that which needs to be repaired and begin again and again if necessary.  So don't beat yourself up over mistake you may have made. That is a waste of time.  Pick up the pieces and keep moving.  You only fail when you throw up your arms and quit.  Just remember that impossible things are done by people who did not know that they were indeed impossible.  This is the way a millionaire mind works.  This type of thinking builds confidence and changes attitudes and one of them could be yours.

You Must Change Your Mindset To Take Your Success And Wealth To The Next Level

Contrary to what a large number of people believe, marketing is not rocket science. Marketing does require consistancy and systems in place to be effective.  This is where a change of mindset probably needs to take place when setting and reaching goals for a new lifestyle.  Because marketing is not just a minor part of building a business, it is just as important as what it is that you do or promote. There are tons of people looking for what you have to offer.

Now that the economy has taken a nose dive, there are people left without jobs that are looking for a different form of income.  But there is a difference in the mindset of those who are seeking to build business especially online.  Some people are only looking for opportunity and some are ready to become entrepreneurs.

In his blog post Entrepreneurial Versus Opportunistic Thinking  Greg Martin talks about the difference between being an entreperneur and an opportunity seeker. He says that opportunity seekers only jump busines system to business system only to give up when things do not work out the way they want, when they want.  The entreperneur on the other hand, think long term and do not give up at the first turn. They understand that newlifestyles are created with persistance and even hard work.

So it is important to understand just where your thought pattern is leading you.  Are you looking for a get rich plan or are you willing to invest the time and the effort to create a solid foundation in which to build your life.  Having a do whatever it takes attitude will get you where you want to go.  so keep in mind that it took alot of years and work for the overnight success to appear. 

Your Perspective Is One Of The Most Valuable Things You Have

I just recently returned from the Worlds Greatest Marketing Seminar in Los Angeles and an interesting remark was made that rminded me of a concept that most people forget about.  How many times have you heard someone say "From my perspective"?  Probably a lot more than you care to admit.  But the truth of the matter is that this is so true.  A person can only come from their own perspective when relating to another person.  But what is equally as valuable to understand that someone else's perpective can shed light on a situation or subject so that a better understand and agreement can be reached when more than one person is involved in the outlook of any deals and decisions.  But in reality there is only one perspective that you can contribute and that is your own.

Likewise is the ability to come from someone else's experience.  You cannot base any decision that you are involved in on another person's experience.  You can only base what you contribute to any given opportunity or situation on your own experience.  You character and level of confidence can only come from your personal involvement.  You can srive to model in the footsteps of another to assist yu in reaching your goals, dreams and levels of success, but ultimately you own experiences are what your milestones are buildt upon.

So when you choose to step up to the plate and on to a new level in life and in business, always remember just because something happened or did not happen for someone else does not mean that your outcome will be the same.  It is all in your perspective of how you see and percieve you experience and the knowledge necessary to get there.

Your Comfort Zone Is What Is Holding You Back From Your Success

Troubled times will help determine whether someone is in committed to being successful or not.  When the going is good and things seem to be going your way it is easy to get settled into a comfort zone.  This happens alot when a person has an hours for dollars job that pays the bills with a little extra cash for fun.  But what happens when the chips fall, a job is lost or business just isn't what it use to be? 

For the average American, the comfort zone is a dangerous place to be.  Sometimes it takes an attitude adjustment to realize that life and lifestyle will not improve until a person gets a little uncomfortable and less convenient to make things happen.  They really do expect things to just happen so the commitment level is not very high.  These people become followers and not leaders.  They have set goals too low or not at all because they got comfortable in the manner in which they were living. 

Financial freedom is determined by the extent that a person is willing to become uncomfortable and do things that take them out of their comfor zone.  When the chips fall the average American instead of jumping up and finding a new way to make it happen, they throw in the towel.  They blame everything but themselves for the lack of determination to create a new plan, go a new direction, dream a new dream.

Successful people know how to change with the times.  They don't get stuck in a rut and always doing the same thing over and over, year after year.  If you truely want to be successful you must constantly evaluate and make adjustments to improve and move forward.  So when new opportunites come your way you will not shrink back which keeps you from moving to the next level.  The good old days are gone and it is time for the good new days.  Stretch yourself and be willing to take on a little risk.  Dream a new dream.  If you do not have a dream then you are not really living you are just existing.