Lance Armstrong and your Business

at some point he decided

On July 11th after crashing twice in the same day, Lance said;

“My Tour is over,” “But I will stay in the race. I will enjoy it, I’ll try and take some pleasure out of it, to support the team. I’m not complaining.” “It’s already hard to come back, hard on the body,”

July 18th’s position = 36th place…same as his 1995 win

July 25th position = 26th place…race over. Armstrong was not a top finisher
in his last Tour de France ever… Now consider this…

Disney saw the theme park while standing in a swamp, Michaleangelo saw David in a block of marble, races are won before they start and in this case….finished before they end.

And in your business …months are finished before they end. Today – What will you decide about how many people you’ll connect with on the phone regarding your produuct or service? What will you decide about how many appointments you’ll schedule or do?
What will you decide about how you’ll finish your month of July? Simply decide and then take the necessary actions to achieve because…

Competency and confidence come from taking action and getting results. Success and Peace come from seeing it in your mind first, and believing that you “will”, even if you don’t know the “how”. You must see it, feel it, be there, like the result has already happened, and have the certainty “before” you take the action.

See it, Be it, Do it, Have it.

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The Blind Side’s other side

There are always 3 sides to every story – His, Hers and the Truth….which is usually found somewhere in between. Apparently “their side” had it’s rewards too. appx 3 min

http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2010/07/20/pn.tuohys.intv.hln.html

In the process of attaining your goals…how will you be giving back?

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News U Can Use

Think “Target Market”…”people we can help”

20% of Americans suffered a Significant Economic loss last year.
By Jeanne Sahadi, senior writer July 21, 2010: 11:31 PM ET

FaceBook signs up 500 Millionth user
By Juliane Pepitone staff reporter July 21, 2010: 3:09 PM ET

Facebook’s population is now larger than that of the U.S., Mexico and France combined.
They added 100 million users between Feb 2010 and July 2010 – mainly baby boomers.

Facebook reports the average user spends 29 min per day, has a group list of 140 people
and interacts with 5-7 of those people at least once per day…everyday.

Your business will start with just one of those 5-7 people and grow from there.

Most Journey’s to greatness start with just one friend; Lewis & Clark, Adams & Jefferson, Gate’s & Allen, Jobs & Wozniak, Buffett & Munger, Ben & Jerry, Tom & Jerry, Elliott & ET.

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Survive or Thrive?

From our perspective – these two short videos – from 2 extraordinary leaders in their fields – are the best short clips we all can watch, learn from, and use to position ourSelves and our family’s to thrive in today’s economy.

Focus on the “Making a Difference” parts..especially in reference to positioning yourSelf in today’s economy and your community.

Chris Gardner (basis of “The Pursuit of Happyness”) ~ 4 min

Tony Robbins ~ 6 min
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/25715596#25715596

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Critical Assumptions, Hard Facts and Solutions

After assuming retirement will last only 10-15 years (possible big mistake) and after reviewing the hard facts;

In 2010, the American Academy of Actuaries says that the average 65YO American male can expect to live to 84½, with a 30% chance of living past 90. The average 65-year-old American female has an average life expectancy of 87, with a 40% chance of living past 90.

For those that live longer….there are options
1. Work longer into “golden years”
2. Work 2nd or 3rd job now – requires finding one.
3. Save more into 401k’s and IRA’s which tend to be investing in the declining stock market.
4. Buy real estate and wait – requires funds now and buying right property.
5. Start a traditional business – requires funds, time and a high tolerance for risk
6. Buy a franchise – requires funds and time
7. Build a business that produces income based upon the efforts of many versus just your own…requires time and being mentored.

#1 is sadly what some financial advisor’s are recommending, and is likely what most people will do because it requires zero extra effort…and still leaves a big gap for when they do finally retire.
#7 is what the few, the smart, and the bold will do because it only requires putting aside the fear and asking for help. (oh that darn ego gets in the way)

What’s your plan?

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