Quote of the Month

"You are the average of the five people you hang around most."—Jim Rohn

Who Are You Being Influenced By?

This month's quote got me to genuinely consider, who am I hanging around that I should be avoiding? Am I spending time with naysayers; people that are constantly discrediting my business? Or are my closest companions forward thinking people that are adding to my knowledge base? Do my friends share the joy with me in action by recommending me and my products or services to their trusted companions?

How quickly would my business expand if I made a promise to make this one little change? Would I start to genuinely think and therefore act in a more positive light? I believe the response to all of these questions is a resounding YES!

Who are you hanging around that you might require to rethink your association with?

Relatives ok so you may not be able to choose your relatives but you can limit your interaction with them if need be, except of course for your immediate family.

Best friend if you best and closest friend is not your ally you may have to find another more in tuned with your positive direction. Don't burn your bridge, you never know if and when they will seek a change for the positive.

Friends close friends at work and play have a huge impact on your thinking. Find like minded individuals to hang around with.

Business Associates your up-line and down-line and even the partners you choose can significantly affect your attitude and business growth. A positive association will provide a solid support system and direction. When they share creative ideas for developing your business do you listen and take action or do you merely let the relevant information go in one ear and out the proverbial other? Why not take heed to just one suggestion and see if it is an effective tool?

Look for people who have a positive direction in their own lives. Those that are seeing prosperity and are where you fervently hope to be may be just the ticket to your success. Find someone willing to mentor you or just accept you in their circle of influence; the energy that they emit may rub off on you. Ideas and direction are only as good as the decisive actions that you take to implement them. Keep moving in a positive direction with positive influences propelling you to implement the necessary action to ultimately succeed and you will achieve your pinnacle of success.

© Copyright 2007 Ginger Marks

Tip for Success

Your Promise

Your price is a promise. All the promises wrapped up in your product or service guarantee the perceived value to your customer. Be careful not to overvalue or undervalue your product or service. Look to what others offer and the median that they charge. This will help you determine how you should price your offering.