In Pursuit of Wealth

There Is a Difference between being a Supervisor and Excellent Leadership

It is very surprising that many individuals believe that just because they are in a supervisor position that they are a good leader.  Unfortunately this is not the case more often than not. There is a huge difference between being a good or excellent leader and supervising a group of people and not all supervisors possess the qualities of a good leader.

A good leader is considerate. He or she  realizes that without the others on the team there is no need for a leader

A good leader is also a good follower.  Not all leadership is at the front of the line.

A good leader is fair to the circumstance and the individuals involved.

A good leader know how to give, take and evaluate feedback.

A good leader can make adjustments. He or she is adaptable and does not claim to know it all. 

A good leader communicates in a manner that is understood by others and redirects when necessary when communication is hindered.

A good leader know when and when not to delegate.

The way in which a good leader implements these qualities comes with a certain amount of discipline.  This is something that many supervisors do not possess.  They not only do not display the qualities but they themselves do not own the discipline necessary to lead others to victory so they become know as sheep herders.  Do you know which you are.....Just a supervisor calling the shots or an excellent leader?

Is There Such A Thing As Being Too Honest?

I was working on an event a while back and was having difficulty confirming some figures when I was told that I was being too honest.  Being accurate and above board is a value that all people should have but apparently this in not the case as I am being told.  I did not know that here was such a thing as being too honest. 

I guess that the opposite is not being honest enough.   Maybe not disclosing certain facts, details, or feelings is not being honest enough.  Or is there such a thing as not being honest enough?  I was unaware that there were supposed to be varying degrees of honesty.  Any more than I am aware that there are varying degrees of integity.  What I do believe is that honesty and integrity go hand in hand.

How can someone stand in integrity if they are not honest and can tell the truth?  What I do know is that the truth will set you free.  And another very important virtue that goes immediately with honesty and integrity is accountability.  If you are to be trusted in the wold of success you must be honest enough to stand in your integrity and be accountable.  These are the principles of a leader.

All in all I did inform those that I was accountable to about the discrepancies that I was encountering so that they may find the issues on the backside when they received all of the information.  In that I did feel that I had done my job well.  And those that entrusted me with the task could trust me to be truthful and hold strong to my own integrity.  In the world of success these are truely attributes for every leader.

What Does Personal Development Really Mean?

In the area of personal development many of us get discouraged. We are searching for answers and direction to obtain the changes we desire to make our lives happier. How can you be the best you that you can be? When we talk about Personal Development several things come to mind. For some this can mean many different things. For instances some:

o To get a better job

o Make improvements in a relationship

o Learn how to set and keep goals.

o Learn how to manage their time and be efficient

o Change their physical appearance

o Create a better financial platform

And the list can go on. Regardless of the reason most of us are looking for ways to improve our lives and be happier. However most of us don't get what we want because we don't know exactly what it is that we want. Most of us fail because we never begin. Most of us need to change the way we see ourselves. Some of us just need a little boost of confidence.

A good self image is a constant and continuous journey. All of us have quality personal assets. We are just unsure of what they are so they need to be discovered. Some of them us are unaware of how to use them. There are countless ways to achieve the discovery of those qualities.

Listening to audio messages, sometimes several times, is helpful and can prove to be quite educational. If you do not reinforce the information you receive, the chances are likely that you will not act upon it. Remember intending to do something does not mean it will ever get done. We must actively participate in the process of developing those qualities we have.

Another thing that can be done is to read books. There are a large number of books on the market for self help and self improvement. Personal development involves self growth as well. There is one book in particular that can give you a mountain of insight and help you to find lessons to achieve the success you desire in your personal development. This is just an incredible book with excerpts from some of the leading success speakers who share valuable information to help you on your road to improvements for your life. Your life is worth investing in so do what I did and take a step to a fuller and happier future.

It's Time To Create Your Own Butterfly Effect

Whether you know it or like it or not your life does matter.  What you do affects those around you from those who are close to those across the country and around the world. So it is important to pay attention to what you do and what you say.  Andrew Carnegie says "Great opportunities to help others seldom come,
but small ones surround us daily".  And those opportunities to help others in even the smallest way will touch and affect the people in their lives also.  In a perfect world we would all have the lives that we desire and the people in our lives to allow us to be full and complete.  But we do not live in a perfect world. So when we make a difference in even our own life it makes a difference somewhere down the road in time. 

Everybody has something to contribute and the ability to do so.  Something you say can change a negative attitude in to one that is more positive.  Something you do to help one person could give that person an opportunity to help another.  It is also important to teach our children the value of their actions and the words they say.  Those will not only mold the life they will live in their future but they will carry on for generations to come, to their children and even their grandchildren. 

Andy Andrews says "Every single thing you do matters. You have been created as one of a kind. You have been created in order to make a difference. You have within you the power to change the world."  It is time to step up to the plate and become concious of how your life touches and affects the lives of the people around you.  One litte act of kindness can bring a world of wealth, one little lesson taught can bring mountains of education only if you reach out beyond what you understand and create a butterfly effect of positive action that can and will touch literally millions of people.  It starts with belief that your life does matter.

Partner or No Partner, A Signed Agreement Says It All

Internet marketing has grown enormously in the past few years but has taken an amazing jump since the economy began to falter in the past two years.  Along with that growth became increasing risk when it cam to working with and/or for someone doing any kind of marketing or web development.  What has been increasing as well is that there are instances when work is being done but the appropriate reimbusment is not taking place.  Is one of these people you?

Well, one of them happened to be me in the past few months and I mistook someone's word for trust and ended up getting burned. The reward was a lesson well learned but the risk was not getting paid to do the business development because of one simple flaw.... a signed agreement.  I had created a logo, uploaded a website, developed a new autoresponder and campaign, created business card and flyers and maintaining the Twitter account before getting my signed business agreement.  And yes you guessed it....I not only did not get paid to do these things, I was told I was out of luck because I was not covering my partners back. Go Figure. 

Fortunately, I was able to get the website down, remove the Twitter account and withheld the card templates.  So my recommendation is to either prebill and get paid prior to even starting to engage in internet work or get a signed document before releasing and work created to market for someone else.  It is easy to be left high and dry without documentation.  But you will also learn the character of the individual in the process. 

The internet is an outstanding interim to do business and meet new people.  But it also,without proper presentation can be a place where others are being taken advantage of and not realize it until it is too late to correct the situation.  So especially if you are a Newbie in the world of internet marketing, be aware that the vastness of the internet can not only make you successful, it can also swallow you up as well.  Pay attenteion to the people you are dealing with and their manner of dealing with certain issues.  Their actions will speak much louder than their words and their character will emerge and you will see what principles they do or do not value.  But most of all, be aware that succesful people in any business do not work for free, that is why they are successful.

Online Poker In Not Only For Entertainment But Many Make Sizeable Income Playing And Promoting

There seems to be an increasing number of people who are spending tremendous amounts of time on the internet these days.  Some are using the internet for marketing purposes and some are using it for fun and entertainment.

The onset of online poker in the past few years has not only provided a form of entertainment but is now providing an income in more that one way.  The economy seems to have kept many people in their homes and in front of their computers.  One avenue that people are enjoying online poker is on the ever popular Facebook.  There are applications on Facebook that allow you to play Texas Holdem without investing realtime money.  This is an excellent way to either learn how to play the game better or to sharpen your skills while enjoying the game itself.

I found two tools that I have learned are helpful in not only playing the game of poker but increasing the odds of winning.  This is particularly helpful when playing in a game or tournament that requires real time money.  One of the tools that has become popular is called a poker odds calculator. This tool allows you to get a better idea of the odds or chances of winning the hand you are playing.  If you are learning the game of poker, you can feel more confident during the actual play and are more willing to enjoy the game while you are in the newbie stages. 

The other tool that seems to be helpful is an ebook that gives you strategies to use while playing online Texas Holdem.  The best way to learn and even improve anything you do is by going in the footsteps of other successful people before you.  There is no guarentee that these will 100% work for you, but without direction even the best will get lost. 

Everyone wants to win! But along with anything comes responsiblility.  So no matter if you are a seasoned online poker player of just starting out, be responsible.  Many have gotten into difficulty by not taking the necessary precautions while playing any game that involves real time money.  But if you are going to play online poker, it is wise to get tools to teach you like anything else how to sharpen your skills and improve you odds of being successful as well as enjoy the journey.  The learning experience comes form repetition however, knowing specific successful stategies and have a winning attitude will create a desirable outcome. 

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.

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.