Going the Extra Mile Will Get You Even Further
October 9, 2008
Going the Extra Mile will Get You Even Farther
by Jack Canfield
Successful people go the extra mile. Plain and simple.
They do it because it says multitudes about their work ethic and character. They stand out from the crowd because of their extra efforts. They are unwilling to give up, even in the face of difficult times.
They get the promotions, they get the loyal customers, they grow their businesses twice as fast, they get financial rewards, job security, and they go home feeling satisfied.
Do you exceed expectations? Do you surprise people with more than they were expecting from you? Do you look for ways that you could be of more service, or for projects that you could help out on?
People notice hard workers. They notice special services and all the small touches that make dealing with you so pleasurable. And when they are talking to their friends they will mention you and recommend you because you are the one who stands out.
Do you wonder what’s in it for you? Do you think it’s unfair to give more when you’re not being compensated for it or recognized for it? Do you have the “it’s not my job” mentality?
To be successful you must change your thinking. You can only win by making extra efforts. People who go the extra mile always get payback. You will discover yourself becoming more self-confident, more self-reliant and more influential with those around you.
You will get noticed! People will see that you pay attention to detail, that you consider all the small things that really make a business successful, that you care about your image, and that you belong with all the other people who work hard to achieve. You will attract new business and new opportunities.
Listen to any success story and you will hear of someone who worked exceptionally hard to get what they wanted.
You’ll hear how they put in the extra time, did what wasn’t part of their job description, and over-delivered on what was asked of them. You’ll hear how they stuck at it until they broke through, and usually you’ll hear how it only took them a couple of years to do it.
What have you been doing for the past couple of years? The same thing? How quickly have you advanced? How quickly has time gone by? Think of what you could accomplish if you made it a habit to exceed everyone’s expectations. Image what doors could be open to you if you decided to be of better service and value.
How are you willing to go the extra mile? What kind of extra service are you willing to provide in order to stand out from the rest? What areas of your life could you be giving more of your effort and time, becoming more valuable, and improving your reputation?
Be willing to treat everyone like you’d treat your dearest friend. Don’t skimp on service. Don’t be mediocre or run of the mill. Show people what you are capable of. Show them that you care about your image and reputation.
When it comes to success, the people who are willing to go the extra mile get there that much faster!
© 2008 Jack Canfield
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Who’s Going To Stop You From Being A Success?
September 6, 2008
If you’ve ever been lucky enough to eat a Mrs. Field’s Chocolate Chip Cookie be thankful Debbi Fields was determined to be a success. Debbi didn’t listen to anyone (including successful business people) that told her “no” and insisted her business would never be successful. Everyone told her it was a bad idea to start a cookie company (with their mouths full of her cookies!)Debbi Fields Rose aka Mrs. Fields of the cookie empire Mrs. Field’s Cookies, epitomizes the woman entrepreneur. Debbi took her passion for baking chocolate chip cookies and turned it into a multi-million dollar empire.Debbi’s business plan was simple: She knew that she loved making cookies and that every time she made them people were happy. Everyone told Debbi she couldn’t do it, aren’t you cookie lovers glad she didn’t listen?
Debbi Fields Rose’s message for women dreaming of having their own business is this; “There are no limitations other than those we impose on ourselves. You do not have to be superhuman to do what you believe in.” Like I said, she’s one smart cookie!
So who’s stopping you? Are the voices in your head telling you you’re not smart enough, good enough, “whatever” enough? Are you friends and family acting as the “dream-stealers” in your life? Who are you going to let stop you from living the life you secretly desire? Why woul d you listen to anyone, including those crazy voices in your head … they’re all wrong.
In my own life I’ve listened to the dream-stealers and the inner voices in my head and I’ve missed so many great opportunities, I felt great pain and remorse as I looked back and saw all that I had lost. That pain helped me to develop my present company, Wealth, Success and Women. As I developed the coaching program, Millionaire Diva Mastermind, I found that many women dream of starting businesses and very, very few of them actually have someone that believes in them. So I developed a program that supports the dreamer in women entrepreneurs and helps the dreamers get together and get those businesses started and making six-figures only 12 months!
So if you have a dream, please don’t give up…ever! And if you need someone to believe in you, just drop me a line, I’ve been there I know what it feels like. We all need someone to believe in us … so who’s the woman in your life who needs you to believe in her and her dreams? There’s another aspiring woman entrepreneur out there who needs your support, when you meet her reach out and give her a hand..
Life Can Be Risky!
September 6, 2008
Risks
- To laugh is to risk appearing the fool.
- To weep is to risk appearing sentimental.
- To reach out for another is to risk involvement.
- To expose feelings is to risk exposing your true self.
- To place your ideas, your dreams, before a crowd is to risk their loss.
- To love is to risk not being loved in return.
- To live is to risk dying.
- To hope is to risk despair.
- To try is to risk failure.
- But risks must be taken, because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.
- The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, and is nothing.
- They may avoid suffering and sorrow; but they cannot learn, feel, change, grow, love, live.
- Chained by their attitudes, they are a slave, they have forfeited their freedom.
- Only a person who risks is free.
~Unknown
How To Change Your Life
September 6, 2008
The first step toward getting somewhere is to decide that you’re not going to stay where you are.
Analyze your life in terms of your environment. Are the things around you helping you toward your success or are they holding you back? You’re a product of your environment. So choose an environment that will best develop you toward your goals.
Your world today is a living expression of how you’re using and have used your mind. It’s something you can change at any time. Where you are in your life today, you made an appointment to be there five years ago. Where you’ll be five years from now will be determined by your actions today and in the future. Don’t remain a captive to your environment. Don’t say “If I could, I would,” say, “I can, I will.”
You can make changes anytime. Why not start today?
Secrets To Reaching Your Goals
September 6, 2008
Are you really setting goals? Or is it one of those things you just know you should do to be successful but you just don’t bother? If you’re like most women out there you’re walking around with some vague goals in your head and you haven’t taken the time to write them down … because you’re too busy, right? Let me ask you this, if you’re not willing to take the time to write your goals down do you really think you’re that committed to them? I mean you won’t even make the commitment to write them down, what’s up with that?
Another thing, let’s get real about this goal setting stuff, you should not have 100 goals. That’s way too much! You have to have laser focus and commitment. Well how are you going to commit to that many things? Let’s be realistic, you should have no more than four goals at any time. Divide them into the following categories: personal, career, family and financial. See, that’s plenty to work on.
Another thing, just how committed are you to your goals? Are you willing to make your goals non-negotiable? In other words why are you setting goals unless you are determined to accomplish them … no matter what! Isn’t that why it’s easy to come up with a list of 100 goals, because you know that there is absolutely no way you’ll ever accomplish them.
So let’s see if this new way of goal setting will work for you. Make your four goals, each in the four areas I’ve suggested. Look at where you are now and look at where you want to go, that’s called a Gap Analysis. Now decide exactly what you need to do to accomplish your goals. Take this step very, very seriously because these are the steps that you will be committing to take every single day until you’ve accomplished your goals. Then the most important step … Take Action! Massive Action! You must commit to taking massive action every single day until you’ve accomplished your goal and then it’s time to set the next goal.
Think about it … aren’t you going to be much more successful and happier if you’re actually accomplishing your goals instead of wishing and hoping? Remember Ladies, Hope is NOT a strategy. So let’s get serious, set some goals, make the commitment, determine your plan and get into action!
Make It Happen
September 6, 2008
What is the “it” in your life? What do you need to do in your life to “make it happen”? Are you totally confused? Probably, because like most women we go through our lives doing the day to day activities thinking we’re accomplishing so much. Guess what…we’re really not. All those day to day activities you’re involved in aren’t really helping you accomplish your goals.
I know it’s hard to be a mom, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a whatever, and it takes a lot of time and energy to take care of all the responsibilities that come with all of those titles. So many people in your life depend on you…you are busy, busy, busy with so much to do and so little time to do it and you never feel like you’ve done enough.
Most of you are probably neglecting the most important person in your life and that person is YOU! If you found the “it” in your life and took the time to make it happen, think about how much happier you would be. Every single day of your life you would spring out of bed excited about the day, full of happiness and joy! Isn’t that what life is really supposed to be about, being happy?
Is that how you feel about your life now? Is your life everything you imagined it to be? When did you give up on your dreams? Why did you give up on your dreams? If you’re still reading this the good news is…you’re alive and you still have the chance to make IT happen!
So, what is the “it” you need to make happen in your life. What is the “it” that will bring you joy, laughter and passion? Find the “it” in your life, make a plan and make it happen!
Are You Committed To Your Success?
September 2, 2008
Are you truly committed to your success? If you’re like most women, your response is “Yes, of course I am, why would you ask me that question?”. But let’s be honest here, are you truly committed? Are you willing to do whatever it takes to be successful or are you just going to try and when challenges and obstacles show up you’re going to quit because … and you’ll think of a really good logical reason to justify quitting.
Are you ready to take 100% responsibility for your life? This is a tough one because now you have to accept that you’re responsible for creating everything in your life. So if your life is a mess, it’s your mess, no one else’s! This is big wake up call ladies, we no longer get to blame others for our lack of success. It’s not your parent’s fault, your husband’s fault, your ex-husband’s fault, you created everything in your life just as it is now. The good news is, you can create a new life if you chose to.
Are you willing to do whatever it takes when you have challenges or obstacles in your life? This is part of the game of life ladies, everyone has struggles, this is nature’s way of making sure we deserve the good in our lives! This is how we grow and become the person that we need to be. Think of so called failures as your stepping stones to success. You need to learn to deal with rejection, are you willing to reject rejection and understand that rejection is a myth not an excuse. You’ll also need to tame the tiger called “fear”. Are you willing to do the work necessary to overcome your fears and limiting beliefs?
These are just a few of the questions you’ll need to ask yourself before you make the decision to go after a goal. You must learn not to take your goals lightly and make a strong commitment to each and every goal you set. If you’re not willing to face fear, rejection, failure and sometimes humiliation, then perhaps it’s not the right goal for you. But if you’re truly committed and willing to do whatever it takes to reach your goal, then you have the power to create the life and business of your dreams!
You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons or the wind, but you can change yourself. - Jim Rohn
Notes From The Universe
September 2, 2008
This little book is refreshing, fun, uplifting, inspiring and most importantly, you will learn amazing lessons about life!
Mike Dooley has found a way to teach us about the Universe in a light, fun, humorous way. I actually smile and laugh aloud when I read this little gem.
What happens to me when I read this book is I’ll have a question on my mind, I’ll randomly open a page from this book and there is the answer! I’ve had so many a-ha moments while reading this book.
This book is so cool as is Mike Dooley himself. Check him out at Mike Dooley his website is even fun and cool!
Create The Life You Deserve!
January 21, 2008
Each and every once of us have so much in life to be thankful for; however, some people simply complain about what they don’t have. I find myself asking a simple question quite frequently–What are you doing to make the effort to go out and get what you really want?
And do you know what I most often hear? Excuses! That’s right, it is easier to sit around and complain than to actually make the effort to go out and create the life you really want. The silliest thing to believe is that you can keep doing the same thing repeatedly and get different results.
But isn’t that what you do? Let’s be honest, that is exactly what most people do and that is why they are unhappy with where their lives are. We must always remember that life is not a spectator sport! Your life is to be lived fully and passionately. So if you’re not jumping out of bed each morning excited about what adventure the day will bring, perhaps you need to strive for more in your life.
Believe it or not, but you are fully capable of creating the life you dream of; the live you deserve. Everything you want in life can be yours and it all starts with a dream. So what is your new life going to be like? Remember, dream BIG! When you’ve got your dreams, all you need to do is simply work towards them and accomplish what you want with determination and a positive mindset.
So dream about the life you want, the life you truly see yourself living; but instead of just dreaming about it any longer, go out and make it happen!
