Most people WISH for success & good fortune but the don’t take the necessary steps to EARN it. I was fortunate enough to watch a Brian Tracy seminar on success a while back and he gave us success tips from Self Made millionaires.
If you want success… follow his tip below! In my case, it didn’t earn me a million dollars… instead it allowed me to earn & save enough $$$ to handle a couple HUGE financial & medical blows. I’m still here… and living well because I position myself favorably in the eyes of my employers & client by using the tip below.
Here are notes from Brian Tracy’s speech:
All self made millionaires work hard, hard, hard. They start earlier, they work harder and they stay later. They develop a reputation for being amongst the hardest working people in their fields. And everybody knows it.
Practice the "40 Plus" formula. This formula says that you work 40 hours per week for survival. Everything over 40 hours is for success.
If you only work 40 hours, and the average work week today is closer to 35 hours, all you will ever do is survive. You will never get ahead. You will never be a big financial success. You will never be highly respected and esteemed by your colleagues. You will always be mediocre working the basic 40 hour week.
But every hour over 40 is an investment in your future. You can tell where you are going to be in five years by looking at how many hours over 40 you put in every week. The average self-made millionaire in America works 59 hours per week and some of them work 70 and 80 hours. The average self-made millionaire in America works six days per week rather than five, and works longer days as well. If you want to call a self-made millionaire, phone the office before normal working hours and after normal working hours. The self-made millionaire is there when the staff arrives, the nine to fiver's, and is still there when they leave.
And here's the key: work all the time you work. When you work, don't waste time. When you get in early, put your head down and get started immediately. When people want to talk to you, you excuse yourself and say, "I have to get back to work!" Do not drop off your dry cleaning, phone your friends, socialize with your co-workers or read the newspaper. Work all the time you work.
Resolve today to develop the reputation for being the hardest working person in your company. This will bring you to the attention of people who can help you faster than almost anything else you can do.
A final thought:
I’ve worked in many environments where the majority of staff needs to “warm up” and talk to each other for 30 minutes to an hour or more BEFORE getting to work.
If you’re the one person who follows the 40+ rule from above… the other staff may try to suck you in... plant themselves in your office… or talk unfavorably of you when you’re not around. They say things like, He/she isn’t a team player… He/she is up to something… stuck up… etc.
Who cares! Check in with your boss frequently. Ask what needs to be done and help THE BOSS look good!
Take care!
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Brian K. Allen, Director
The Trump Network
http://www.AllenTeamOnline.com
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Sometimes you have to be different!
Many people are afraid of being different or swimming upstream. Instead, they will conform to what others around them are doing. They put more focus in being “liked” than they put into being a Leader.
This is NOT for you. Being a Leader means that you won’t accept mediocrity. Make it a point to be creative, imaginative and even revolutionary at times. Yes – that will involve taking risks, but remember – anything worth doing involves a measure of uncertainty and chance.
Taking risks may mean taking a specific action, or asking a question when you’re surrounded by peers who don’t think like you.
Don’t back down simply because you think you’ll fail. Always focus on what it will take to succeed. Sometimes that means, planting the seed… and backing off for a while. However, always revisit your idea, etc. and see it through to completion.
Conduct “what-if” drills.
When things are seeming going smoothly, it’s time to conduct “what-if” drills. Ask yourself (or your team): What would we need to do if…
… a certain key employee quit?
… a certain machine broke?
… we lost funding from our main income source / grant?
The answers to questions like these will better prepare you for challenges of the future.
So! Be different… take calculated risks… and conduct “what-if” drills!
Behave and take actions like a Leader!
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Brian K. Allen, Director
The Trump Network
http://www.AllenTeamOnline.com
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This is NOT for you. Being a Leader means that you won’t accept mediocrity. Make it a point to be creative, imaginative and even revolutionary at times. Yes – that will involve taking risks, but remember – anything worth doing involves a measure of uncertainty and chance.
Taking risks may mean taking a specific action, or asking a question when you’re surrounded by peers who don’t think like you.
Don’t back down simply because you think you’ll fail. Always focus on what it will take to succeed. Sometimes that means, planting the seed… and backing off for a while. However, always revisit your idea, etc. and see it through to completion.
Conduct “what-if” drills.
When things are seeming going smoothly, it’s time to conduct “what-if” drills. Ask yourself (or your team): What would we need to do if…
… a certain key employee quit?
… a certain machine broke?
… we lost funding from our main income source / grant?
The answers to questions like these will better prepare you for challenges of the future.
So! Be different… take calculated risks… and conduct “what-if” drills!
Behave and take actions like a Leader!
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Brian K. Allen, Director
The Trump Network
http://www.AllenTeamOnline.com
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Sunday, January 10, 2010
The Importance of Momentum
It's been a tough week for me. I've seen hundreds of co-workers laid off due to the budget crisis the so many states are currently battling.
I've been able to help several of them obtain employment at other companies and that's helped me feel a little better.
One concern I do have is that a bunch of folks that I care about have told me that they're not ready to start their job hunt yet. They tell me they need to take a week or two break.
I totally understand the stress & anxiety caused a layoff / RIF. However, my thought is to take a day off to go through the normal emotional roller coaster that these situations put us through. Then, on day #2... get busy! Register for the online job sites, update resumes and apply for jobs!
Momentum is the key! Don't give depression a chance to settle in, because it will if you let it.
You were meant to be healthy & successful... so go make it happen!
I'm rooting for YOU!
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Brian K. Allen, Director
The Trump Network
http://www.AllenTeamOnline.com
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I've been able to help several of them obtain employment at other companies and that's helped me feel a little better.
One concern I do have is that a bunch of folks that I care about have told me that they're not ready to start their job hunt yet. They tell me they need to take a week or two break.
I totally understand the stress & anxiety caused a layoff / RIF. However, my thought is to take a day off to go through the normal emotional roller coaster that these situations put us through. Then, on day #2... get busy! Register for the online job sites, update resumes and apply for jobs!
Momentum is the key! Don't give depression a chance to settle in, because it will if you let it.
You were meant to be healthy & successful... so go make it happen!
I'm rooting for YOU!
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Brian K. Allen, Director
The Trump Network
http://www.AllenTeamOnline.com
*********************************
Saturday, January 2, 2010
2010 - Tough love!
(1) Always be grateful & (2) Never relax!
These two rules are very important if you want to have a fulfilling life.
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Rule # 1 – Always Be Grateful (even if times are tough)
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As human beings, it seems we default to the negative a lot. If you notice you fall into this category, change it… ON PURPOSE! :-)
Examples:
Old thought:
- My company sucks! Everyone just had their pay cut
New thought:
- My company is great, they didn’t lay me off. Sure… I lost a little salary, but they kept me on the team!
Old thought:
- My company sucks, they laid me off
New thought:
- Ok, this is gonna be tough. My company laid me off along with a bunch of other folks. Everything happens for a reason and this was not personal. I will find a new job somewhere and speak fondly of my former employer. Maybe one day I’ll work with them again.
Old thought:
- Those stupid people up there caused an accident and now I’m late for work.
New thought:
- Thank you universe, my family wasn’t involved in that accident up ahead.
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Rule # 2 – Never Relax
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Always stay sharp and try to improve yourself in your business & personal life. Here are some sad stories that could have had different endings:
Business Story:
Young person is recognized by senior leadership and is given a promotion… sooner than what is typical for that industry. The young person was sharp and a go-getter. Unfortunately, the young person was very impressed with themself and relaxed. They thought they had arrived.
Well, senior leadership observed this for about 6 months and finally demoted the person back to their original position. Senior leadership apologized to the Young Person saying “it was the leaderships’ mistake”.
Lesson learned: You may have the title but you don’t have the job until you’ve EARNED it. Normally that takes at least a year.
Personal Story:
Young couple gets married. Both are physically fit & go-getters. About a year into the marriage, one of them relaxes. They start to gain weight. They get comfy at work and don’t try for promotions. In essence, they relaxed on two of the major attributes that their spouse was attracted to in the beginning.
Three years later, they were divorced. After being depressed for a while, our friend starts working out again and is trying to earn a better income. Why? So they can attract a new spouse. (If they did that in the first place, maybe they wouldn't have gotten divorced)
Lesson learned: Do your best to be the person your spouse married. Better yet, as the years go on… become an improved, wiser version. If someone commits their life to you… REWARD them and prove to them they made a great decision! If you don't, you may end up pushing them away.
The Wrap Up!
a.) Life is tough, wear a helmet!
b.) Whether things are going great or if life is crappy… you’re the one mostly responsible for it!
Now, let’s take charge and CREATE a great 2010!
Brian
*********************************
Brian K. Allen, Director
The Trump Network
http://www.AllenTeamOnline.com
*********************************
These two rules are very important if you want to have a fulfilling life.
==========================================
Rule # 1 – Always Be Grateful (even if times are tough)
==========================================
As human beings, it seems we default to the negative a lot. If you notice you fall into this category, change it… ON PURPOSE! :-)
Examples:
Old thought:
- My company sucks! Everyone just had their pay cut
New thought:
- My company is great, they didn’t lay me off. Sure… I lost a little salary, but they kept me on the team!
Old thought:
- My company sucks, they laid me off
New thought:
- Ok, this is gonna be tough. My company laid me off along with a bunch of other folks. Everything happens for a reason and this was not personal. I will find a new job somewhere and speak fondly of my former employer. Maybe one day I’ll work with them again.
Old thought:
- Those stupid people up there caused an accident and now I’m late for work.
New thought:
- Thank you universe, my family wasn’t involved in that accident up ahead.
==========================================
Rule # 2 – Never Relax
==========================================
Always stay sharp and try to improve yourself in your business & personal life. Here are some sad stories that could have had different endings:
Business Story:
Young person is recognized by senior leadership and is given a promotion… sooner than what is typical for that industry. The young person was sharp and a go-getter. Unfortunately, the young person was very impressed with themself and relaxed. They thought they had arrived.
Well, senior leadership observed this for about 6 months and finally demoted the person back to their original position. Senior leadership apologized to the Young Person saying “it was the leaderships’ mistake”.
Lesson learned: You may have the title but you don’t have the job until you’ve EARNED it. Normally that takes at least a year.
Personal Story:
Young couple gets married. Both are physically fit & go-getters. About a year into the marriage, one of them relaxes. They start to gain weight. They get comfy at work and don’t try for promotions. In essence, they relaxed on two of the major attributes that their spouse was attracted to in the beginning.
Three years later, they were divorced. After being depressed for a while, our friend starts working out again and is trying to earn a better income. Why? So they can attract a new spouse. (If they did that in the first place, maybe they wouldn't have gotten divorced)
Lesson learned: Do your best to be the person your spouse married. Better yet, as the years go on… become an improved, wiser version. If someone commits their life to you… REWARD them and prove to them they made a great decision! If you don't, you may end up pushing them away.
The Wrap Up!
a.) Life is tough, wear a helmet!
b.) Whether things are going great or if life is crappy… you’re the one mostly responsible for it!
Now, let’s take charge and CREATE a great 2010!
Brian
*********************************
Brian K. Allen, Director
The Trump Network
http://www.AllenTeamOnline.com
*********************************
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