"Double Your Rate Of Failure" - Thomas Watson Sr.

Here's some info on a man you may want to model your business life after:

Name: Thomas Watson Sr.
Company: IBM

In his youth, Tom Watson was anything but the picture of success he would later come to be. He was asthmatic, shy and had few friends. But, this loner would soon become one of the greatest and richest salesmen in the world. As one of the most successful self-made industrialists of his time, Watson would turn the winds of fate, transforming his humble beginnings into a career whose legacy continues to this day.

Best Advice For Entrepreneurs:

“It’s quite simple, really. Double your rate of failure. You’re thinking of failure as the enemy of success. But it isn’t at all.”

Always keep trying!!!
Brian

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Brian K. Allen, Director
The Trump Network
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Rule # 1 – Leadership Can Be Learned!

Yes, it’s true – some people appear to be born leaders. It’s also true that they can improve. What about those of us who aren’t born leaders’?

Step 1 – Understand What The Role Entails

What are the three general ethical responsibilities of a leader?

1. Be a role model.
2. Develop your subordinates ethically.
3. Avoid creating ethical dilemmas for your subordinates.

Some basic principles are:

1. Focus on the situation, issue or behavior, not the person
2. Maintain the self-confidence and self-esteem of others.
3. Maintain constructive relationships with your employees, peers and managers.
4. Take initiative to make things better.
5. Lead by example!

Until next time,
Brian

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Brian K. Allen, Director
The Trump Network
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The "spokes" on the wheel of life!

Hi everyone,

In life, we have different areas that we operate in. Let's call these areas, spokes. Here are the spokes in the wheel of life:

1. Health / Fitness

2. Wealth / Financial

3. Spiritual

4. Relationships (family/friends)

5. Career / Business

6. Fun / Hobbies

We can have a great marriage and relationships... but be broke.

We can a lot of money and horrible health.

Look at these areas. How are you doing in each one? If you think it's appropriate, write a goal or two for each spoke. Then, create a daily action that pertains toward that goal.

Finally, TAKE ACTION!

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Brian K. Allen, Director
The Trump Network
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How To Start Attracting Success!

Here's one method of attracting success to you. I want you to type out a few of your goals in one, two or three words. For example, make a list in this format:

- health
- physical fitness
- financial independence
- happy home life
- happiness
- energy
- peacefulness
- etc.

Then, build each of those into three sentences. For example:

1. I welcome health into my life.
2. I want a healthy lifestyle.
3. I deserve a healthy body.

So, the formula is: Welcome, Want and Deserve.

After your sentences are written, find a quiet place and see how long it takes you to read them out loud. Mine took about 2 minutes.

Now, go grab your MP3 player. RECORD yourself reading those phrases into your MP3 player.

Here's the HABIT. Every morning listen to that recording as soon as you wake up. Every night before you fall asleep, listen to that recording.

If you don't program yourself, who will?

:-)

Do this and TAKE the abundance that is yours. There are no guarantees in life, I know. But habits like this will make whatever life brings you... a lot better!

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Brian K. Allen, Director
The Trump Network
http://www.AllenTeamOnline.com
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Updated My Marketing Video Page Today!

Remember to TAKE ACTION today! Do something DIFFERENT than you normally do. Tell someone you miss them... do something that makes you a little bit healthier and then take a little money and save it!

:-)

http://www.youtube.com/allenteamonline

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Brian K. Allen, Director
The Trump Network
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Begin Your Fitness Habits TODAY!

If you've had a tough time starting a fitness program or obtaining the results you desire, this short article may help.

I've been a fitness trainer for my martial art students, military troops and clients. (I've earned ACE & APEX Certifications)

One thing the fitness training industry doesn't say enough (because it's not profitable to...) is this: Start slow and steady, one easy change at a time and create fitness habits that are NOT dependant on you having to go to the gym or on a Trainer "pushing" you.

Teach yourself and be your own trainer!

Here's a routine I used for a client of mine who was overweight, hated working out, smoked cigarettes, had diabetes and blamed everything & everyone but herself. For her to change her life, we had to do it SLOWLY and change her daily habits.

My goal was to get her to the point where she didn't need me anymore.

Sample:

Week #1 - Learn a simple head to toe stretch and do it shortly after you wake up and right before you go to bed.

Week #2 - Go for a 20 minute walk 3 days a week. (Mon - Wed - Fri, for example)

Week #3 - Do calesthenics on Tues - Thurs - Sat... only 3 exercises. Push-ups on knees, Chair squats (bodyweight only) and crunches. We did 3 sets of 3 reps for each exercise. Why? We wanted to develop HABITS and not cause pain. Her brain and stubborn personality would have STOPPED trying to develop these habits if pain was initially involved.

Week #4 - Stop drinking soda (water was substituted)

Each week we continued the previous weeks habits but added a new one. If we didn't add a new habit, we increased the repetitions on her exercises ONLY BY 2 reps!

At the end of the year, she had lost 38lbs... could do 25 push-ups... 32 sit-ups... and was walking 20 minutes EVERY day. She quit smoking in the 3rd month and her diabetes was under control w/o medication.

So, no excuses... start TODAY!

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Brian K. Allen, Director
The Trump Network
http://www.AllenTeamOnline.com
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Success Principle #1 - Take Daily Action

When studying success, there are goals and there are principles.

Goals are things like: I want to earn $100K annually; I want to have a 100 employee company; or I want to achieve Diamond Director status in 6 months.

We should all have goals, every day in every thing we do. But in order to find the best and most direct route to your desired RESULTS in life, you need to establish "success principles" for yourself.

Here is success principle #1: Be willing to work smart & hard!

Too many people are looking for the easy way to success these days. All of the people I've personally spoke to that are successful... all worked their butts off!

Here's some guidance I have at the bottom of this page:

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Starting TODAY:

Do the things you don't want to do during your spare time... for a couple of years.

If you do, you'll be able to do whatever you want for the rest of your life!

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Carpe Diem!

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Brian K. Allen, Director
The Trump Network
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A Lesson from "The Master Key"

Why does the power of positive thought work? Why does visualization work so well? Why does imaginary practice work so well when combined with actual practice.

Athletes, military personnel and succesful business people all use the above in one way or another to support their massive action.

Charles F. Haanel wrote "The Master Key" many, many years ago. Check out this excert below. I found his observations and ideas fascinating.

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"Every thought brings into action certain physical tissue, parts of the brain, nerve or muscle. This produces an actual physical change in the construction of the tissue. Therefore it is only necessary to have a certain number of thoughts on a given subject in order to bring about a complete change in the physical organization of a man.

This is the process by which failure is changed to success. Thoughts of courage, power, inspiration, harmony, are substituted for thoughts of failure, despair, lack, limitation and discord, and as these thoughts take root, the physical tissue is changed and the individual sees life in a new light, old things have actually passed away, all things have become new, he is born again, this time born of the spirit, life has a new meaning for him, he is reconstructed and is filled with joy, confidence, hope, energy. He sees opportunities for success to which he was heretofore blind. He recognizes possibilities which before had no meaning for him.

The thoughts of success with which he has been impregnated are radiated to those around him, and they in turn help him onward and upward; he attract to him new and successful associates, and this in turn changes his environment; so that by this simple exercise of thought, a man changes not only himself, but his environment, circumstances and conditions."

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Not bad, 'eh? :-)

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Brian K. Allen, Director
The Trump Network
http://www.AllenTeamOnline.com
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Get up and MAKE yourself feel good!

You’re In Charge Of How You Start Your Day!

When I mention that idea, a lot of the time I get a response like “You’re just a positive guy” or “you probably don’t have the stress I have” or “yeah but you’re not being realistic”.

First of all, I know “reality”. I’m a married guy with two great kids. Prior to building my home Internet business, I worked as a Military Policeman, Corrections Officer, Bodyguard, Counter Terrorist Professional, Combatives Instructor and more. I’ve dealt with bad guys in the USA and overseas, so I know how “reality” can mess with our heads. I’ve had money problems, marriage problems, and injuries that could have been career ending. But one of my mentors years ago told me that I’m in charge of how I perceive my environment and that I need to have (and practice) a good sense of humor or else I’ll end up an alcoholic with severe depression. Wow! Nice way to start a career, ‘eh?

Now, he was a successful operator and I model successful people! So, here’s a little tool I found to keep myself looking in the right direction.

Ask morning questions!

I really like this one and first heard about it from Anthony Robbins in his book “Awaken the Giant Within”. I’ve shortened the list a bit. Here’s what you do; every morning ask yourself these empowering questions and WRITE your answers on paper. If your first thought is a negative ‘nothing’ or ‘no one’ just start over and think, OK… but if I HAD TO put something positive down… what / who would it be? Here they are:

1. What am I excited about in my life right now?

2. What about it makes me excited?

3. What am I happy about in my life right now?

4. What about it makes me happy?

5. Who do I love?

6. Who loves me?

These morning questions are great because the way they are set up makes you recognize things you take for granted and then they really get you to feel those positive feelings.

Until next time!
Brian

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Brian K. Allen, Director
The Trump Network
http://www.AllenTeamOnline.com
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Welcome to my blog!

Hello and welcome!

The intent of this blog is to provide my guests with tools, strategies, techniques & tactics for improving their lives. As I write this, I'm a 37 year old guy who has achieved success in many areas BUT who has also experienced failure made stupid decisions! lol

My background is unique. I'm currently an entrepreneur and an independent marketer for The Trump Network. However before that, my career was focused in the Military, Law Enforcement, Executive Protection and Security Consulting arenas.

I've been successful for three main reasons:

#1 - GREAT Mentors

#2 - My Study & Work Ethic (I come to play folks! I wake up before most people and work when others are relaxing, drinking and taking weekends off)

#3 - Humor! (I goof off and have a blast whenever I don't have to be professional)

If you want more out of life and are will to do something about it... we'll click just fine.

Until next time!
Brian

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Brian K. Allen, Director
The Trump Network
http://www.AllenTeamOnline.com
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