How To Effectively Stay Consistent
Copyright © Scott Bradley
The other day, someone left a comment on my "Growing or Dying" post about how she has a hard time staying consistent. I myself have been in that position before and know how discouraging it can feel. One minute you are doing one thing, and the next minute you are on to something else with no intended plan on where you are going and why you want to get there.
Because of this...I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you what I am doing to help me stay consistent with my self- growth activites as well as my business building activities. I will then provide a solution for you to help you be more consistent in your lives with any activities you want to do on a weekly and monthly basis.
In the book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" Stephen Covey talks about the importance of managing your time in one of the chapters. He even gives you an entire time managment sheet to use to help you be more consistent with all of your daily, weekly and monthly events.
After reading this book I created the same exact spreadsheet on an excell document and would be willing to share it with you if you asked. Just e-mail me...My e-mail is in my profile on the right.
Anyway...When I first created this spreadsheet I thought it was awesome because I could break down my life into daily, weekly and monthly chunks. I could put things in there during the week I could set in stone and carry around the schedule with me wherever I went, reminding me when things were, and giving me the flexibility to schedule appointments at whim for meetings and what not.
So going forward...like one of the women who commented about being consistent...I ran into a problem...I was getting overwhelmed, and unintended things would come up etc etc...
So this year, before my school year started, I took about 30 minutes one day and asked myself. What consistent things do I want to do during the week, and how many times do I want to do them?
I wrote down all of the intended activities I wanted to do for myself to not only grow my business, but also myself in the process.
After that I then took my organizer...I call it the "Covey Organizer" and did 2 things.
I first put in the things that were set in stone and would never change...For me it was my class schedule and other Resident Assistant Meetings that were mandatory...for you it may be your work schedule, the required times you have to bring your children somewhere, or something else that I am not addressing right now.
After that I then put the activities that I wanted to do around the things that were set in stone and made sure I had enough "breathing room" so I was still able to be flexible. Since I initially told myself how many times I wanted to do it a week...I just worked it into the weekly schedule.
For instance...Say that I wanted to make sure I read 3 times a week. What I did was I looked at the schedule I had, analyzed the other "Set in Stone" priorities I had...and put throughout the week, 3 blocks of time where I was going to stay committed and get my 30 minutes to 1 hour of reading in. When you see the sheet you will understand the bigger picture.
Here are the steps broken down for you.
1) Figure out what you want to do during the month on a consistent basis to help you reach your yearly goals and objections...just make a list
2) Then look at each one of those activities and decide how many times a week you would like to do that particular activity
3) Take the "Covey Organizer" that you requested from me by e-mailing me with the subject like "Covey Organizer"...and put in the "Things that are set in stone"
4) Take the activities that you want to do on a weekly basis and plug them into the schedule...giving you enough flexibility for some "breathing room" between the activities and your "Set in Stone" priorities
5) Print out this document from your computer either once...or every single week and carry it around with you...keeping you right on track with everything you would like to accomplish during that week, and the particular day
6) Stay consistent with it and continually take focused action, and if you like…track your progress with your daily, weekly and monthly activities...so you can see how many times you did things throughout the year
This is one of the easiest things to put together, and the best part is that it keeps you focused. It is almost like this sheet is your "Plan" for the week...and more so your life…By doing the small things each and every day, it can build into something you never thought possible, which will in the end help you reach your goals.
I hope you find this post useful in managing your time and please don't hesitate to contact me by sending me an e-mail requesting the "Covey Organizer."
Have an awesome day!
Best,
Scott Bradley
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9/04/2007
Are You GROWING or DYING?
Are You GROWING or DYING?
Copyright © Scott Bradley
Do you ever think about the activities that you do on a daily basis? What do they include? Are they activities that are benefiting you and bringing you closer to your goals, or are they taking you farther and farther away from your intended path? If the latter is true, what are you doing to get back on the right track to achieve what it is that you want?
I learned a long time ago that no matter where we are in our life, or what age we are, we are either growing as a person or dying as a person. Now we know we are all going to die, but when I talk about "dying" in regards to this post, I mean "Doing things that are not advancing us forward as an individual, and for that matter keeping us in the same place day in and day out emotionally, physically mentally and spiritually."
When it comes to this principle of "Growing or Dying" there is no inbetween...or gray area for that matter. The things you are doing are either growing you from the inside out as a person, or are keeping you sedentary making you piss your life away with your feet in cement.
We all are going to die sooner or later, but from what I found, those that live the most fulfilling lives were the ones that made a conscious effort to grow themselves each and every day. They stayed consistent at it, and before they knew it they became and still are someone that they never thought they would become. By growing themselves from the inside out, they were able to not only accomplish what it is they were seeking, but for that matter feel like a million bucks each and every day.
You may be sitting there wondering? How do I grow myself? What activities can I do to help me grow from the inside out as a person? Is there something that I don't know about that I should be doing?
Well I am going to say that you should only do something if you really want to do it. There are no "shoulds" in life because we have an unlimited amount of choices to choose from. There is no pigeonholed "One Size Fits All" box you can put someone into marked with the phrase "Things you should do in life." Instead it would be best to first focus on what it is that you truly want by first educating yourself to what is out there, and then finding the people that have what you want, learn everything you can from them, and then take action.
When it comes to taking action on helping yourself grow to something you never thought you could become you can do a myriad of things.
1) Make a dreamboard of the goals that you want to achieve in life. Look at it each day and think about how awesome it is going to feel when you have achieved what is on the board.
2) Write out a vision for yourself. What does your life look like? How does it feel to have achieved what it is that you want? How are you making a difference in this world and in your communities?
3) Read self-growth books. This is by far one of the most important steps to growing yourself. I would highly recommend the following books: "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey, "Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki, "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie, "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill...That should get you started
4) Hang around people that have what you want, and who you share the same interests with. As they say, your net worth is the average of your 5 closest friends? Who are your 5 closest friends and do they have what you want? Do you need to make new friends?
5) Realize that your income and value to others is limited by how much you have grown yourself as a person, because if you have grown a lot, you can help and benefit more people realize their dreams and their aspirations.
6) Do some sort of physical activity each and every day. The better shape you keep yourself in, the longer and healthier life you will live.
7) Always keep learning, and going over the stuff you have already learned...Try to learn something new each and every day! By continuing to engage your mind it allows it to stretch beyond the monotonous day to day activities we are all used to. If you stop using your brain, and stop thinking…it will shut down on you. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that 90 year old people who stay active physically as well as mentally are still very well capable to keep up with their 40 and 50 year old counterparts. I love meeting these people because it gives me the reassurance that if I stay on the path that I am...the chances that I will end up in a nursing home will be very slim.
Personally, after reading the book Rich Dad Poor Dad my sophomore year in high school, my life has been one awesome ride thus far, and I look forward to my ever blossoming future. Currently, right now to help grow myself, I am reading Richard Branson's Autobiography "Losing My Virginity," and it is really sucking me in. I am 54 pages in and am having trouble putting the book down. His story is so inspiring and has the little bits and pieces that I can relate to my own life.
By reading books like these it continues to reaffirm to me that I am on the right track to where I want to go. Do you feel you are on the right track?
Whatever you do...do something each day to grow yourself! You won't regret it!
I want to hear from you...If you actively take the steps needed to grow yourself what is it that you do on a consistent basis? What changes have you seen in your life since you made the decision to start growing yourself?
I am looking forward to your comments!
Have an awesome day!
Best,
Scott Bradley
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Copyright © Scott Bradley
Do you ever think about the activities that you do on a daily basis? What do they include? Are they activities that are benefiting you and bringing you closer to your goals, or are they taking you farther and farther away from your intended path? If the latter is true, what are you doing to get back on the right track to achieve what it is that you want?
I learned a long time ago that no matter where we are in our life, or what age we are, we are either growing as a person or dying as a person. Now we know we are all going to die, but when I talk about "dying" in regards to this post, I mean "Doing things that are not advancing us forward as an individual, and for that matter keeping us in the same place day in and day out emotionally, physically mentally and spiritually."
When it comes to this principle of "Growing or Dying" there is no inbetween...or gray area for that matter. The things you are doing are either growing you from the inside out as a person, or are keeping you sedentary making you piss your life away with your feet in cement.
We all are going to die sooner or later, but from what I found, those that live the most fulfilling lives were the ones that made a conscious effort to grow themselves each and every day. They stayed consistent at it, and before they knew it they became and still are someone that they never thought they would become. By growing themselves from the inside out, they were able to not only accomplish what it is they were seeking, but for that matter feel like a million bucks each and every day.
You may be sitting there wondering? How do I grow myself? What activities can I do to help me grow from the inside out as a person? Is there something that I don't know about that I should be doing?
Well I am going to say that you should only do something if you really want to do it. There are no "shoulds" in life because we have an unlimited amount of choices to choose from. There is no pigeonholed "One Size Fits All" box you can put someone into marked with the phrase "Things you should do in life." Instead it would be best to first focus on what it is that you truly want by first educating yourself to what is out there, and then finding the people that have what you want, learn everything you can from them, and then take action.
When it comes to taking action on helping yourself grow to something you never thought you could become you can do a myriad of things.
1) Make a dreamboard of the goals that you want to achieve in life. Look at it each day and think about how awesome it is going to feel when you have achieved what is on the board.
2) Write out a vision for yourself. What does your life look like? How does it feel to have achieved what it is that you want? How are you making a difference in this world and in your communities?
3) Read self-growth books. This is by far one of the most important steps to growing yourself. I would highly recommend the following books: "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey, "Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki, "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie, "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill...That should get you started
4) Hang around people that have what you want, and who you share the same interests with. As they say, your net worth is the average of your 5 closest friends? Who are your 5 closest friends and do they have what you want? Do you need to make new friends?
5) Realize that your income and value to others is limited by how much you have grown yourself as a person, because if you have grown a lot, you can help and benefit more people realize their dreams and their aspirations.
6) Do some sort of physical activity each and every day. The better shape you keep yourself in, the longer and healthier life you will live.
7) Always keep learning, and going over the stuff you have already learned...Try to learn something new each and every day! By continuing to engage your mind it allows it to stretch beyond the monotonous day to day activities we are all used to. If you stop using your brain, and stop thinking…it will shut down on you. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that 90 year old people who stay active physically as well as mentally are still very well capable to keep up with their 40 and 50 year old counterparts. I love meeting these people because it gives me the reassurance that if I stay on the path that I am...the chances that I will end up in a nursing home will be very slim.
Personally, after reading the book Rich Dad Poor Dad my sophomore year in high school, my life has been one awesome ride thus far, and I look forward to my ever blossoming future. Currently, right now to help grow myself, I am reading Richard Branson's Autobiography "Losing My Virginity," and it is really sucking me in. I am 54 pages in and am having trouble putting the book down. His story is so inspiring and has the little bits and pieces that I can relate to my own life.
By reading books like these it continues to reaffirm to me that I am on the right track to where I want to go. Do you feel you are on the right track?
Whatever you do...do something each day to grow yourself! You won't regret it!
I want to hear from you...If you actively take the steps needed to grow yourself what is it that you do on a consistent basis? What changes have you seen in your life since you made the decision to start growing yourself?
I am looking forward to your comments!
Have an awesome day!
Best,
Scott Bradley
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7/22/2007
Short Term Pain...Long Term Gain
Short Term Pain...Long Term Gain
Copyright © Scott Bradley
Has there ever been a time in your life where you took the easy route in the beginning but regretted it later?
How did it make you feel knowing that you could have prevented the disaster just by starting and doing things right to begin with? Why weren't you committed to doing the little things right up front?...was it because they were too "painful?"
On the flipside...
Has there ever been a time in your life where you put your nose to the grindstone in the beginning of a project, doing all of the difficult and time consuming things correctly...which then led to enjoying the fruits of your labor when all was said and done? How awesome did it feel?
During my sophomore year in college, I was introduced to this concept of "Short Term Pain...Long Term Gain" and on the flipside "Short Term Gain...Long Term Pain" in a class I took. As you notice...the words can be switched to read either positively or negatively. Peter Bell, the used to be CEO/Founder of Storage Networks, Entrepreneur, and now Venture Capitalist for Highland Capital Partners taught the class and shared this concept with us.
At the time, the concept came up in class when we were analyzing the WorldCom Scandal.
The way the class ran was we would have 2.5 hour class with the first half being a review of the case we had to go over that week, and then the second half of the class featured speakers in their network that they had awesome relationships with. They would give presentations about their experience and provide us with lots of guidance. If you are able to take this class at Boston College I would Highly Recommend it, the experience was awesome!
So back to WorldCom...Keeping this as simple as possible...Peter spoke about how by WorldCom touching up their books initially, which at the time was not a good thing to be doing with the state of the industry they were in...helped them and their stock price and earnings in the "short term"...but by starting that snowball rolling down the hill, the initial "gain" in the "short term" wasn't worth the effects in the "long term"...which we all know the result of.
The bottom line...The initial gain of fudging the numbers in the beginning wasn't worth the end result...even though initially the "short term gain" seemed worth it at the time...but the "long term pain" was the worst possible thing that could happen for the company.
This concept can also be applied to Enron...Which we all know what happened there...If you don't I would recommend watching the movie The Smartest Guys In The Room
So on the positive side of the phrase "Short Term Pain...Long Term Gain..."
It has taught me, and hopefully has shown you the importance of doing things right from the start, so you don't have to feel the brunt of the negative situation on the backend. Keeping this principle in mind as you go out to do anything you set your mind to is crucial.
Here are a few examples I can think of regarding this issue:
1) If you are looking to build a website...don't just go with the first designer who raises their hands...Take time to search out someone that is right for the job...because initially if you just choose someone up front, without checking out all of your other options...you may end up dissatisfied with your finished product.
2) If you are a business and are looking to promote your product...don't spam people, forums, Myspace, Facebook with your messages because...while on the front end you may get a few sales...your reputation on that backend can be severely tainted...To fix that...instead of spamming people up front, research ways to effectively market your product to your targeted audience, which will open up an never-ending stream of new customers and business…and then take action to implement it.
3) Always be ethical no matter what you are doing, or what you are participating in. You only have one reputation to protect, and while you may scam a person once...and get the short term gain from it...all that person has to do is tell everyone in that industry and your reputation is done, never being able to recover from it ever again. The reason that is, is due to people not being able to trust you…in business this is one of the most crucial elements to creating win/win situations.
You have to consistently think about how the actions and things you participate in today, will later effect you and your reputation in the future. Is what you are doing today giving people in your network an asset to go to for help, or pushing them further and further away from you, making them look elsewhere for help and resources?
In closing here are a couple quotes that embody this ideology that I came across:
"Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly before it can be done well"
"Rome wasn't built in a day"
What are your thoughts on this issue? Do you have situations in your life that you would like to share regarding this topic?
Have a fantastic day!
Best,
Scott Bradley
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I Have Moved My Blog To Wordpress.
I will no longer be posting to this blog.
Click http://www.NetworkingEffectively.com to visit the new blog
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Copyright © Scott Bradley
Has there ever been a time in your life where you took the easy route in the beginning but regretted it later?
How did it make you feel knowing that you could have prevented the disaster just by starting and doing things right to begin with? Why weren't you committed to doing the little things right up front?...was it because they were too "painful?"
On the flipside...
Has there ever been a time in your life where you put your nose to the grindstone in the beginning of a project, doing all of the difficult and time consuming things correctly...which then led to enjoying the fruits of your labor when all was said and done? How awesome did it feel?
During my sophomore year in college, I was introduced to this concept of "Short Term Pain...Long Term Gain" and on the flipside "Short Term Gain...Long Term Pain" in a class I took. As you notice...the words can be switched to read either positively or negatively. Peter Bell, the used to be CEO/Founder of Storage Networks, Entrepreneur, and now Venture Capitalist for Highland Capital Partners taught the class and shared this concept with us.
At the time, the concept came up in class when we were analyzing the WorldCom Scandal.
The way the class ran was we would have 2.5 hour class with the first half being a review of the case we had to go over that week, and then the second half of the class featured speakers in their network that they had awesome relationships with. They would give presentations about their experience and provide us with lots of guidance. If you are able to take this class at Boston College I would Highly Recommend it, the experience was awesome!
So back to WorldCom...Keeping this as simple as possible...Peter spoke about how by WorldCom touching up their books initially, which at the time was not a good thing to be doing with the state of the industry they were in...helped them and their stock price and earnings in the "short term"...but by starting that snowball rolling down the hill, the initial "gain" in the "short term" wasn't worth the effects in the "long term"...which we all know the result of.
The bottom line...The initial gain of fudging the numbers in the beginning wasn't worth the end result...even though initially the "short term gain" seemed worth it at the time...but the "long term pain" was the worst possible thing that could happen for the company.
This concept can also be applied to Enron...Which we all know what happened there...If you don't I would recommend watching the movie The Smartest Guys In The Room
So on the positive side of the phrase "Short Term Pain...Long Term Gain..."
It has taught me, and hopefully has shown you the importance of doing things right from the start, so you don't have to feel the brunt of the negative situation on the backend. Keeping this principle in mind as you go out to do anything you set your mind to is crucial.
Here are a few examples I can think of regarding this issue:
1) If you are looking to build a website...don't just go with the first designer who raises their hands...Take time to search out someone that is right for the job...because initially if you just choose someone up front, without checking out all of your other options...you may end up dissatisfied with your finished product.
2) If you are a business and are looking to promote your product...don't spam people, forums, Myspace, Facebook with your messages because...while on the front end you may get a few sales...your reputation on that backend can be severely tainted...To fix that...instead of spamming people up front, research ways to effectively market your product to your targeted audience, which will open up an never-ending stream of new customers and business…and then take action to implement it.
3) Always be ethical no matter what you are doing, or what you are participating in. You only have one reputation to protect, and while you may scam a person once...and get the short term gain from it...all that person has to do is tell everyone in that industry and your reputation is done, never being able to recover from it ever again. The reason that is, is due to people not being able to trust you…in business this is one of the most crucial elements to creating win/win situations.
You have to consistently think about how the actions and things you participate in today, will later effect you and your reputation in the future. Is what you are doing today giving people in your network an asset to go to for help, or pushing them further and further away from you, making them look elsewhere for help and resources?
In closing here are a couple quotes that embody this ideology that I came across:
"Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly before it can be done well"
"Rome wasn't built in a day"
What are your thoughts on this issue? Do you have situations in your life that you would like to share regarding this topic?
Have a fantastic day!
Best,
Scott Bradley
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I Have Moved My Blog To Wordpress.
I will no longer be posting to this blog.
Click http://www.NetworkingEffectively.com to visit the new blog
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6/17/2007
What's Your Desired End Result?
What's Your Desired End Result?
Copyright © Scott Bradley
Steven Covey states, in his book the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People..."Begin with the end in mind." If you haven't already done so I would highly recommend that you get this book.
This is the very first habit he talks about, and truly puts it in a way that hits you where it hurts. He says...Imagine you are on your deathbed...How does it feel? Have you accomplished everything that you wanted to? Have you traveled to where you want to go? Have you seen and met the people you had wanted to see and meet?
He further goes to hit you harder with...What do you think the people will say at your funeral and wake? How would it make you feel? Is it what you would want them to say?
Now this habit of beginning with the end in mind, can further be applied to your business, or further anything that you want to get done in your life.
For example...If one of your desired end results is writing a book and distributing it in a book store...then your only job is to figure out how to make that possible, and since there are people that have done it, and information out there to educate you about doing it...all you have to do is simply formulate your plan starting from the end result, by planning it out step by step...working backwards from the end result...to where you are today. Once that plan is laid...obviously taking action is the next essential step.
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For those that like equations
End Result=(step 5 + step 4 + step 3 + step 2 + step 1 * TODAY) / (Action)
Graphically speaking you work from left to right instead of right to left in this equation. The reason the equation is divided by action is because after figuring out all of the steps that you need to take to reach your end result, you must take Action on each step to go down the desired path.
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Obviously this is easier said than done, but it is what it takes to achieve any end result you are looking to achieve.
Adding to this concept of beginning with the end in mind...in one of his book, Robert Kiyosaki states..."Start from your dreams and work backwards."
When examining this phrase...think about it...how many people do you know that knew what they wanted, did what they had to do, and eventually achieved their dreams?
On the flipside...how many people do you know that are scattered, with a lack of focus, and who really don't know where they want to go and do?
This concept seems to be more broad and expansive, but still has the same undertones of Covey's Habit of "Beginning with the end in mind."
This concept of beginning with the end in mind, and starting from my dreams and working backwards hit me right between the eyes after I lost my father to a silent heart attack right in front of my eyes my freshmen year at Boston College. His wake was on my 19th birthday and his funeral was the day before Thanksgiving.
Not only did these concepts come clear to me after the experience, but further helped reiterate the point to me that you truly never know when your number is up...and because of that...working towards your goals each day is essential not only to your future success but also to your everyday happiness. I am sure we have all heard the quote "Work is love made visible" - Anonymous.
Now while some of you may be thinking after reading this that you need to have everything planned out to a T with a perfect timeline of when things should be done...I would like to remind you that it is not what I am getting at here. All I am saying is...Have your end result, and the plan laid out with the actions you must take to achieve the end result...then take action at your own pace...Remember...Getting to your end result is a journey not a destination.
If you just began to start taking action on something, but are not able to see it to the end before starting it...you will feel like you are going in circles wondering why you are not getting anything productive done, and further frustrate yourself because it will take you longer to get to where you want to go. Your personal exit strategy with whatever you choose to do keeps you focused and on track to achieve what it is that you want to achieve...and when you begin your journey to your desired result, since you already know what you have to do to get there...the only thing that you have to do is take action...
So to sum it up...
1) Know your end result before taking action...see it all the way to the end and don't lose focus...take each task step by step
2) Be sure to have people there to support you on your journey
3) Take ACTION!...It is the hardest part.
4) Be Committed to seeing your desired result to the end (Have a burning "Why" for achieving the desired result)
Personally for me I know that I want to be a very Rich Man...this is my end result...
The plan that I am taking action on...which is always subject to change is this...
1) Build a Network Marketing Organization that pays me a good 5 figure monthly residual income (Takes between 3-5 years to build that income)...where my money is working for me
2) Take the residual income from my Network Marketing Business and invest it into Real Estate using various types of methods depending on the market...to further build up another residual income stream
3) Take the money from the real estate and invest it into the stock market using various methods depending on the direction of the market at the time...to again leverage myself more where my money is working for me
4) Publish my book about the athletic recruiting process, and structure a business around that helping high school athletes play their sport in college...and weave my network marketing business's into it some way....to further gain more leverage
As you can see it is a very broad focus, but right now I am just focusing on building my Network Marketing Business...doing the activities necessary to build it once and build it big... and then once it is built I will move onto real estate while still managing and growing my NWM Biz…but more passively.
If you are not entirely sure what a Network Marketing Business is, or how it can benefit you feel free to visit this movie, which illustrates how network marketing works. Click Here To Learn What Network Marketing Is And How It Can Benefit You. After watching the movie feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
If you would like to read a FREE E-Book that my friend wrote, who went from failure to success in network marketing Click Here. As a New York City Police officer, this business allowed him to move his family down to their dream home in Florida. He wrote this book to help those who are struggling in the industry, and for those who want to learn how they can make income from home to further live a life of time and financial freedom.
So…Stay focused, figure out what you need to do to get your desired result, take action on what you need to do, and enjoy the fruits of your labor after you have completed your goal!
Make it a great day!
Best,
Scott Bradley
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I Have Moved My Blog To Wordpress.
I will no longer be posting to this blog.
Click http://www.NetworkingEffectively.com to visit the new blog
******************************************************************************
Copyright © Scott Bradley
Steven Covey states, in his book the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People..."Begin with the end in mind." If you haven't already done so I would highly recommend that you get this book.
This is the very first habit he talks about, and truly puts it in a way that hits you where it hurts. He says...Imagine you are on your deathbed...How does it feel? Have you accomplished everything that you wanted to? Have you traveled to where you want to go? Have you seen and met the people you had wanted to see and meet?
He further goes to hit you harder with...What do you think the people will say at your funeral and wake? How would it make you feel? Is it what you would want them to say?
Now this habit of beginning with the end in mind, can further be applied to your business, or further anything that you want to get done in your life.
For example...If one of your desired end results is writing a book and distributing it in a book store...then your only job is to figure out how to make that possible, and since there are people that have done it, and information out there to educate you about doing it...all you have to do is simply formulate your plan starting from the end result, by planning it out step by step...working backwards from the end result...to where you are today. Once that plan is laid...obviously taking action is the next essential step.
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For those that like equations
End Result=(step 5 + step 4 + step 3 + step 2 + step 1 * TODAY) / (Action)
Graphically speaking you work from left to right instead of right to left in this equation. The reason the equation is divided by action is because after figuring out all of the steps that you need to take to reach your end result, you must take Action on each step to go down the desired path.
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Obviously this is easier said than done, but it is what it takes to achieve any end result you are looking to achieve.
Adding to this concept of beginning with the end in mind...in one of his book, Robert Kiyosaki states..."Start from your dreams and work backwards."
When examining this phrase...think about it...how many people do you know that knew what they wanted, did what they had to do, and eventually achieved their dreams?
On the flipside...how many people do you know that are scattered, with a lack of focus, and who really don't know where they want to go and do?
This concept seems to be more broad and expansive, but still has the same undertones of Covey's Habit of "Beginning with the end in mind."
This concept of beginning with the end in mind, and starting from my dreams and working backwards hit me right between the eyes after I lost my father to a silent heart attack right in front of my eyes my freshmen year at Boston College. His wake was on my 19th birthday and his funeral was the day before Thanksgiving.
Not only did these concepts come clear to me after the experience, but further helped reiterate the point to me that you truly never know when your number is up...and because of that...working towards your goals each day is essential not only to your future success but also to your everyday happiness. I am sure we have all heard the quote "Work is love made visible" - Anonymous.
Now while some of you may be thinking after reading this that you need to have everything planned out to a T with a perfect timeline of when things should be done...I would like to remind you that it is not what I am getting at here. All I am saying is...Have your end result, and the plan laid out with the actions you must take to achieve the end result...then take action at your own pace...Remember...Getting to your end result is a journey not a destination.
If you just began to start taking action on something, but are not able to see it to the end before starting it...you will feel like you are going in circles wondering why you are not getting anything productive done, and further frustrate yourself because it will take you longer to get to where you want to go. Your personal exit strategy with whatever you choose to do keeps you focused and on track to achieve what it is that you want to achieve...and when you begin your journey to your desired result, since you already know what you have to do to get there...the only thing that you have to do is take action...
So to sum it up...
1) Know your end result before taking action...see it all the way to the end and don't lose focus...take each task step by step
2) Be sure to have people there to support you on your journey
3) Take ACTION!...It is the hardest part.
4) Be Committed to seeing your desired result to the end (Have a burning "Why" for achieving the desired result)
Personally for me I know that I want to be a very Rich Man...this is my end result...
The plan that I am taking action on...which is always subject to change is this...
1) Build a Network Marketing Organization that pays me a good 5 figure monthly residual income (Takes between 3-5 years to build that income)...where my money is working for me
2) Take the residual income from my Network Marketing Business and invest it into Real Estate using various types of methods depending on the market...to further build up another residual income stream
3) Take the money from the real estate and invest it into the stock market using various methods depending on the direction of the market at the time...to again leverage myself more where my money is working for me
4) Publish my book about the athletic recruiting process, and structure a business around that helping high school athletes play their sport in college...and weave my network marketing business's into it some way....to further gain more leverage
As you can see it is a very broad focus, but right now I am just focusing on building my Network Marketing Business...doing the activities necessary to build it once and build it big... and then once it is built I will move onto real estate while still managing and growing my NWM Biz…but more passively.
If you are not entirely sure what a Network Marketing Business is, or how it can benefit you feel free to visit this movie, which illustrates how network marketing works. Click Here To Learn What Network Marketing Is And How It Can Benefit You. After watching the movie feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
If you would like to read a FREE E-Book that my friend wrote, who went from failure to success in network marketing Click Here. As a New York City Police officer, this business allowed him to move his family down to their dream home in Florida. He wrote this book to help those who are struggling in the industry, and for those who want to learn how they can make income from home to further live a life of time and financial freedom.
So…Stay focused, figure out what you need to do to get your desired result, take action on what you need to do, and enjoy the fruits of your labor after you have completed your goal!
Make it a great day!
Best,
Scott Bradley
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5/28/2007
More About "C Students"
More About "C Students"
Copyright © Scott Bradley
I just finished talking to my friend on facebook...one who I met using the tips and techniques that I talk about in Using Social Networking Sites Effectively.......he was talking to me about my previous post about how "The World Is Ruled by "C Students."
He shared these two quotes with me from the book he is reading called "Talent is Never Enough" by John Maxwell. I felt they were really interesting and wanted to share them with you all...
The quotes from the book were...
"More than 50 percent of all CEO's of Fortune 500 companies had C or C- averages in college."
"More than 50 percent of millionaire entrepreneurs never finished college!"
My friend also mentioned that..."This isn't to say, 'forget about education', but as John Maxwell says talent is really never enough. But for every mile of road, there are two miles of ditches. One of his counter examples to where talent is necessary, is an olympic level high-jumper that can jump 7 feet...in this situation you need 1 person that can high-jump 7 feet, not 7 people that can high-jump-1 foot!"
No matter what level student you are...A B C D or F....the essential lesson to this post...and the previous post...is to realize that you must have leverage...leverage where you are utilizing the talents of others who are smarter than you to synergistically create something that goes beyond what you could ever create yourself.
For me...I can work my butt off to get "A's" but really would rather be spending my time learning how I can leverage myself the best way in whatever I am doing, thinking of ideas to solve the world problems, and further spending time networking with awesome like minded people who share the same vision. As we all know...on your college diploma they don't put your GPA...So who really cares...its just a stupid number people put so much value on...when in reality it really doesn't matter...
What is so funny about the GPA argument is that I have gone to career fairs and talked with these "Executives" that know nothing better than the company they work at and I straight up ask them..."How Important is a GPA?"...They say...."It really doesn't matter what your GPA is or what you study....We look for people who can work well with people, who can communicate effectively, who can THINK, and who can learn quickly what we want them to know...
Even though you may have gotten A's in all of your classes....the corporation that you choose to work in...if you go down that route...is going to teach you how to "DO IT THEIR WAY" so all you really have to focus on is graduating and getting a degree if you choose to go to college...Even though it is not necessary to succeed in life...it just helps with the networking...from my experience.
Bottom Line...It's about knowing how to communicate effectively, build relationships and a network of like minded people in all industries, and truly understanding that you can't do everything on your own and because of that must know how to leverage the capital of people who are smarter than you to help you achieve your goal.
I would love your comments on this!
Best,
Scott Bradley
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Copyright © Scott Bradley
I just finished talking to my friend on facebook...one who I met using the tips and techniques that I talk about in Using Social Networking Sites Effectively.......he was talking to me about my previous post about how "The World Is Ruled by "C Students."
He shared these two quotes with me from the book he is reading called "Talent is Never Enough" by John Maxwell. I felt they were really interesting and wanted to share them with you all...
The quotes from the book were...
"More than 50 percent of all CEO's of Fortune 500 companies had C or C- averages in college."
"More than 50 percent of millionaire entrepreneurs never finished college!"
My friend also mentioned that..."This isn't to say, 'forget about education', but as John Maxwell says talent is really never enough. But for every mile of road, there are two miles of ditches. One of his counter examples to where talent is necessary, is an olympic level high-jumper that can jump 7 feet...in this situation you need 1 person that can high-jump 7 feet, not 7 people that can high-jump-1 foot!"
No matter what level student you are...A B C D or F....the essential lesson to this post...and the previous post...is to realize that you must have leverage...leverage where you are utilizing the talents of others who are smarter than you to synergistically create something that goes beyond what you could ever create yourself.
For me...I can work my butt off to get "A's" but really would rather be spending my time learning how I can leverage myself the best way in whatever I am doing, thinking of ideas to solve the world problems, and further spending time networking with awesome like minded people who share the same vision. As we all know...on your college diploma they don't put your GPA...So who really cares...its just a stupid number people put so much value on...when in reality it really doesn't matter...
What is so funny about the GPA argument is that I have gone to career fairs and talked with these "Executives" that know nothing better than the company they work at and I straight up ask them..."How Important is a GPA?"...They say...."It really doesn't matter what your GPA is or what you study....We look for people who can work well with people, who can communicate effectively, who can THINK, and who can learn quickly what we want them to know...
Even though you may have gotten A's in all of your classes....the corporation that you choose to work in...if you go down that route...is going to teach you how to "DO IT THEIR WAY" so all you really have to focus on is graduating and getting a degree if you choose to go to college...Even though it is not necessary to succeed in life...it just helps with the networking...from my experience.
Bottom Line...It's about knowing how to communicate effectively, build relationships and a network of like minded people in all industries, and truly understanding that you can't do everything on your own and because of that must know how to leverage the capital of people who are smarter than you to help you achieve your goal.
I would love your comments on this!
Best,
Scott Bradley
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5/24/2007
The World Is Ruled By "C" Students
The World Is Ruled by "C" Students
Copyright © Scott Bradley
Have you ever heard the phrase..."The World Is Ruled by 'C' Students"?
I think the first time I heard this statement, it came from Robert Kiyosaki in one of his first Rich Dad Poor Dad books.
After thinking about it, and looking at the stories of Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Mark Cuban and many others who never graduated college, or didn't do too well in school, you have to wonder...how did they make it? How did these sub-par individuals, based on societies standards at the time, build these massive companies if they didn't do too well in school, or never even finished?
Well after thinking about the phrase "The World Is Ruled by "C Students"...I have come to this conclusion...
*The C students are smart enough to realize that they don't have to be an expert in everything, and are smart enough to leverage the efforts of the A students who can do whatever task better than them. The C students realize that they physically can't do everything that all of the A student people can do, and because of that the C students hire and manage people that are smarter than them and pay them for their efforts. The C students realize that if they are the smartest person on their business team, it will not only hinder the companies growth and future innovation, but further make it difficult to ever get anything done to the best of its ability. You have probably heard the phrase, "Hire better than yourself."
The difference between the A student and the C student is that the A student feels like they need to know everything they can about one subject...eg accounting, law, finance...etc....while the C student thinks...I need to know a little about a lot of those subjects so I can sit down with the A students in those fields and have a general understanding about each one of those topics, so it will further help me get things done and build my business. The C student has a know a little bit about what each A student is talking about, so then the A student can fill in the gaps for them...rather than only knowing a lot about a little.
Really when it comes down to it, the C student is one who is a professional manager of A student talent. They know how to leverage the efforts of many, by building a company that needs all of the skills the A students learned in school.
You don't have to be a smart CEO to make it big...you just need to know how to...communicate effectively, know how to motivate individuals, know how to build relationships, know how to adopt to change quickly, and know how to manage your professional people to perform at their highest capacity...aka "People Skills" which can be learned by reading "How To Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie.
There is no way a person can build a multimillion dollar business alone...those that know how to leverage the efforts of many, to create synergy which builds the business is a concept one must adopt if they truly want to go down that route.
Now the smarter the C student is...the better, but it is not so much how well they do in school that directory correlates to their success, but rather the degree to which they use their knowledge about a lot of subjects to create a powerful business team to propel them forward in whatever they do.
So are you an "A student thinker" or a "C student thinker?"
Feel free to leave your comments!
Best,
Scott Bradley
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Copyright © Scott Bradley
Have you ever heard the phrase..."The World Is Ruled by 'C' Students"?
I think the first time I heard this statement, it came from Robert Kiyosaki in one of his first Rich Dad Poor Dad books.
After thinking about it, and looking at the stories of Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Mark Cuban and many others who never graduated college, or didn't do too well in school, you have to wonder...how did they make it? How did these sub-par individuals, based on societies standards at the time, build these massive companies if they didn't do too well in school, or never even finished?
Well after thinking about the phrase "The World Is Ruled by "C Students"...I have come to this conclusion...
*The C students are smart enough to realize that they don't have to be an expert in everything, and are smart enough to leverage the efforts of the A students who can do whatever task better than them. The C students realize that they physically can't do everything that all of the A student people can do, and because of that the C students hire and manage people that are smarter than them and pay them for their efforts. The C students realize that if they are the smartest person on their business team, it will not only hinder the companies growth and future innovation, but further make it difficult to ever get anything done to the best of its ability. You have probably heard the phrase, "Hire better than yourself."
The difference between the A student and the C student is that the A student feels like they need to know everything they can about one subject...eg accounting, law, finance...etc....while the C student thinks...I need to know a little about a lot of those subjects so I can sit down with the A students in those fields and have a general understanding about each one of those topics, so it will further help me get things done and build my business. The C student has a know a little bit about what each A student is talking about, so then the A student can fill in the gaps for them...rather than only knowing a lot about a little.
Really when it comes down to it, the C student is one who is a professional manager of A student talent. They know how to leverage the efforts of many, by building a company that needs all of the skills the A students learned in school.
You don't have to be a smart CEO to make it big...you just need to know how to...communicate effectively, know how to motivate individuals, know how to build relationships, know how to adopt to change quickly, and know how to manage your professional people to perform at their highest capacity...aka "People Skills" which can be learned by reading "How To Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie.
There is no way a person can build a multimillion dollar business alone...those that know how to leverage the efforts of many, to create synergy which builds the business is a concept one must adopt if they truly want to go down that route.
Now the smarter the C student is...the better, but it is not so much how well they do in school that directory correlates to their success, but rather the degree to which they use their knowledge about a lot of subjects to create a powerful business team to propel them forward in whatever they do.
So are you an "A student thinker" or a "C student thinker?"
Feel free to leave your comments!
Best,
Scott Bradley
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5/02/2007
Mentors...You Can't Succeed Without Them!
Mentors...You Can't Succeed Without Them!
Copyright © Scott Bradley
Having a mentor is essential to your success.
The reason for this is because a mentor who has done what you want to do, and has the lifestyle that you want to have, has been right where you are before.
Mentors have learned, what works, what doesn't work, and knows the fastest and most efficient path to where they are today...They have made the mistakes...and learned what not to do...Since you want to be where they are, learning from them is like reading 1000 books on the same topic.
The reason mentors are important to have in your life is because they have the experience to guide you to your destination. They are a person to fall back on...to pick you up when you are down or are there to support you when faced with some type of adversity working to achieve your goal.
I have many mentors of my own in all different industries. They have helped me so much in showing me what books to read, how to do certain things that most people don't know about, and really have told me, "Scott if you need anything don't hesitate to ask."
Knowing I have these mentors to always go to gives me peace of mind as I head into graduating next year. While most people are worried where they are going, and how they are going to get there...I personally feel like with all the mentors that I do have...I have nothing to worry about...
Now...I know nothing is going to be handed to me on a silver platter...nothing is ever that easy...but what I do know is this...If I ever need any advice, or guidance, I have the confidence in the mentors that I have to help me along the way.
So you are probably sitting there thinking....Ok Scott...You have all these mentors, but HOW DO I start building my network of mentors.
I would like to share with you what I did, starting the summer after my freshmen year.
1. The first thing that I did was write down all of the business people, and influential people that had some sort of influence over a particular industry that I knew I wanted to be involved in. I chose the industries of Real Estate, Entrepreneurship, Network Marketing, and Creative Ways Of Investing. These were contacts that my father and mother knew.
2. The second thing I did was either call them or send them an e-mail that sounded something like this. "Hi Mr. _____ I hope you are having a great day. I wanted to contact you because I know you are in ___________ industry. I think I may have an interest in being a part in that industry down the road and wanted to talk to you about your past experience in it. I know you are a very busy person, but would appreciate any time you could give me to talk about how you got to where you are today.
I am also in the process of creating a group of mentors to help and guide me along my life path and was wondering if you would have any interest in helping me in my journey.
I look forward to hearing back from you.
Regards,
Scott
3. After sending that e-mail I let the powers at be take control. Now you don't have to use this e-mail word for word...even though you have my permission...but really speak from the heart when writing e-mails to those who you plan to contact.
4. The reason an e-mail like this is so key is because 1) You are being REAL with them...2)By you going to THEM and asking THEM you are stroking their ego...3)More likely than not they will want to help you because THEY KNOW exactly where you are because they have been there BEFORE.
5. When you schedule a time to get together be sure to be presentable, but comfortable at the same time. A mentor in my opinion is just a real specialized friend...you don't have to show up in a suit...just a collared shirt or something dressy casual. I know it sounds kind of corny but thats just how I see it. When talking with them, remember my post about how people LOVE to talk about themselves. I believe it was the post about Essential Keys To Networking Effectively
Ask them everything about them...How long they have been in the industry they are in, how long they have done it, what did they do before? Etc Etc.
You will find as the conversation progresses you will be starting to ask questions like...
How did you overcome this obstacle.
What do you attribute your past success to? Do you have any guidance for me as an up and coming _____________.
What books would you reccommend that I read to help me along my journey.
Trust me they will want to help you! You just have to have enough guts to ask them.
Think about it...If you were in their position wouldn't you want to help someone who reached out to you?
If any of you need any help whatsoever in contacting potential mentors I would be happy to help you. Just contact me by one of the ways on the right panel so we can chat!
As always I feel it is my duty to help you out in whatever you are doing. If I can be of any assistance whatsoever please don't hesitate to contact me. I don't bite, and am very friendly! :) LOL
I hope you have a fabulous day and find this post helpful to your future and well being.
To Your Success,
Scott Bradley
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Copyright © Scott Bradley
Having a mentor is essential to your success.
The reason for this is because a mentor who has done what you want to do, and has the lifestyle that you want to have, has been right where you are before.
Mentors have learned, what works, what doesn't work, and knows the fastest and most efficient path to where they are today...They have made the mistakes...and learned what not to do...Since you want to be where they are, learning from them is like reading 1000 books on the same topic.
The reason mentors are important to have in your life is because they have the experience to guide you to your destination. They are a person to fall back on...to pick you up when you are down or are there to support you when faced with some type of adversity working to achieve your goal.
I have many mentors of my own in all different industries. They have helped me so much in showing me what books to read, how to do certain things that most people don't know about, and really have told me, "Scott if you need anything don't hesitate to ask."
Knowing I have these mentors to always go to gives me peace of mind as I head into graduating next year. While most people are worried where they are going, and how they are going to get there...I personally feel like with all the mentors that I do have...I have nothing to worry about...
Now...I know nothing is going to be handed to me on a silver platter...nothing is ever that easy...but what I do know is this...If I ever need any advice, or guidance, I have the confidence in the mentors that I have to help me along the way.
So you are probably sitting there thinking....Ok Scott...You have all these mentors, but HOW DO I start building my network of mentors.
I would like to share with you what I did, starting the summer after my freshmen year.
1. The first thing that I did was write down all of the business people, and influential people that had some sort of influence over a particular industry that I knew I wanted to be involved in. I chose the industries of Real Estate, Entrepreneurship, Network Marketing, and Creative Ways Of Investing. These were contacts that my father and mother knew.
2. The second thing I did was either call them or send them an e-mail that sounded something like this. "Hi Mr. _____ I hope you are having a great day. I wanted to contact you because I know you are in ___________ industry. I think I may have an interest in being a part in that industry down the road and wanted to talk to you about your past experience in it. I know you are a very busy person, but would appreciate any time you could give me to talk about how you got to where you are today.
I am also in the process of creating a group of mentors to help and guide me along my life path and was wondering if you would have any interest in helping me in my journey.
I look forward to hearing back from you.
Regards,
Scott
3. After sending that e-mail I let the powers at be take control. Now you don't have to use this e-mail word for word...even though you have my permission...but really speak from the heart when writing e-mails to those who you plan to contact.
4. The reason an e-mail like this is so key is because 1) You are being REAL with them...2)By you going to THEM and asking THEM you are stroking their ego...3)More likely than not they will want to help you because THEY KNOW exactly where you are because they have been there BEFORE.
5. When you schedule a time to get together be sure to be presentable, but comfortable at the same time. A mentor in my opinion is just a real specialized friend...you don't have to show up in a suit...just a collared shirt or something dressy casual. I know it sounds kind of corny but thats just how I see it. When talking with them, remember my post about how people LOVE to talk about themselves. I believe it was the post about Essential Keys To Networking Effectively
Ask them everything about them...How long they have been in the industry they are in, how long they have done it, what did they do before? Etc Etc.
You will find as the conversation progresses you will be starting to ask questions like...
How did you overcome this obstacle.
What do you attribute your past success to? Do you have any guidance for me as an up and coming _____________.
What books would you reccommend that I read to help me along my journey.
Trust me they will want to help you! You just have to have enough guts to ask them.
Think about it...If you were in their position wouldn't you want to help someone who reached out to you?
If any of you need any help whatsoever in contacting potential mentors I would be happy to help you. Just contact me by one of the ways on the right panel so we can chat!
As always I feel it is my duty to help you out in whatever you are doing. If I can be of any assistance whatsoever please don't hesitate to contact me. I don't bite, and am very friendly! :) LOL
I hope you have a fabulous day and find this post helpful to your future and well being.
To Your Success,
Scott Bradley
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4/25/2007
There are 2 Games In Life
The other day I was thinking...as I always do...about life.
I was thinking how can I boil life down to what it really is.
I know it sounds really philosophical...but after thinking about it I have boiled life down to two things.
1. The first game you play in life is the "Money Game"
2. The second game you play in life is the "Relationship Game"
Let me explain...
In this lifetime we have to figure out a way for us to not have to rely on someone else to help us continue to live. We as human individuals need to figure out a way to support ourselves on our own by having some sort of revenue coming in month after month. Due to the undeniable fact that we all can't work forever, we need to try and figure out how we can win this "Money Game." Winning the game is simple, but not easy. Figure out a way you can make more money work for you to help you produce enough income on a monthly basis to support your lifestyle
I know, I know...sounds simple right? As we go through life we think that people who live lifestyles like this just have a huge pile of money somewhere that they take from over and over again to maintain their lifestyle. The problem with that thinking is that it couldn't be farther from the truth. Yes, there are exceptions to the rule with the billionaires, but they are few and far between. For most of us we need to figure out a way to have our money work for us.
It is not so much of an easy task. From what I have learned, the best way to do this is build or buy assets that will pay you over and over again. I learned this concept from Robert Kiyosaki, after reading his book Rich Dad Poor Dad. The problem with the average thinking of "Go to school, get good grades, find a safe secure job with benefits," is something that may have worked in the past, but now cannot hold ground in the uneasy economic times, because of the variability in the markets.
If you haven't already, I would highly recommend that you get yourself a copy of Rich Dad Poor Dad. I read it my sophomore year in high school and after doing that it completely changed my life for the better. Not only did it show me a way to win the "Money Game" but it helped me embark on the financial journey that I have been going through since the initial reading of that book.
So we can all agree that one of the games that life encompasses is the "Money Game."
Now for the "Relationship Game."
Aside from there being a money game, we as human beings have to play the "Relationship Game" as well. Thing is, with this "Money Game" and "Relationship Game" you can't succeed in one, if you can't succeed in another.
Let me explain...
Knowing how to build, grow and maintain new relationships with people is essential not only to a wonderful life with many friends, but is really something that is imperative that you must know how to do if you want to win the money game.
When looking at the successful entrepreneurs, and people who are incredibly happy...they typically have a network of people they can rely on, and in conjunction those people can rely on them. It is a win/win situation. By working together they synergistically achieve more, thus creating more than anyone ever could by themselves.
You see...Take an entrepreneur for instance. Entrepreneurs need people to work with them and for them. Entrepreneurs can't build a company by themselves...They can't manage the accounting, law work, operations work, and all of the other intricacies of running their own business. They need to know how to build relationships with people who specialize in those fields so they can all synergistically take whatever company the entrepreneur is building to the top.
I know we have all heard that the acronym TEAM...spells out...Together Everyone Achieves More...In the case of the entrepreneur and building a company, it couldn't be more true.
Now this "Relationship Game" doesn't only apply to business, but also applies to everyday life. If you as a person burn bridges, hold grudges, negatively criticize people, slander people, or even lose the trust of people who you interact with, do you think people will want to work with you or be friends with you anymore? I think not...
You see...If you were a person that everyone saw as a ball of negative energy, a pain in the butt, and someone who couldn't be trusted, the chances of you achieving anything in life is slim to none. Yeah you could work at a job, but for you to win the "Money Game" it would be much more of a challenge...It is a possibility you may never win the money game and end up dying broke on food stamps and social security.
The bottom line is that these two games in life can be seen in any facet of life. If you build trusting relationship with people, and truly genuinely care for their well being, they in return will most likely do the same for you. If you would like to learn how to do this more effectively I would HIGHLY recommend that you pick up Dale Carnegies book "How To Win Friends and Influence People." I am just finishing it up now and absolutely love it. It is not only helping me with my personal relationships, but is also helping me with my business.
As the law of attraction states, "You get what you send out," and "You attract what you think and feel about most." If you positively portray yourself as a positive person who wants to continue to grow, and build the trust between you, your friends and family, and those you do business with...the chances of you winning the "Money Game" are very likely.
I would love to hear your comments about this.
Scott Bradley
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I was thinking how can I boil life down to what it really is.
I know it sounds really philosophical...but after thinking about it I have boiled life down to two things.
1. The first game you play in life is the "Money Game"
2. The second game you play in life is the "Relationship Game"
Let me explain...
In this lifetime we have to figure out a way for us to not have to rely on someone else to help us continue to live. We as human individuals need to figure out a way to support ourselves on our own by having some sort of revenue coming in month after month. Due to the undeniable fact that we all can't work forever, we need to try and figure out how we can win this "Money Game." Winning the game is simple, but not easy. Figure out a way you can make more money work for you to help you produce enough income on a monthly basis to support your lifestyle
I know, I know...sounds simple right? As we go through life we think that people who live lifestyles like this just have a huge pile of money somewhere that they take from over and over again to maintain their lifestyle. The problem with that thinking is that it couldn't be farther from the truth. Yes, there are exceptions to the rule with the billionaires, but they are few and far between. For most of us we need to figure out a way to have our money work for us.
It is not so much of an easy task. From what I have learned, the best way to do this is build or buy assets that will pay you over and over again. I learned this concept from Robert Kiyosaki, after reading his book Rich Dad Poor Dad. The problem with the average thinking of "Go to school, get good grades, find a safe secure job with benefits," is something that may have worked in the past, but now cannot hold ground in the uneasy economic times, because of the variability in the markets.
If you haven't already, I would highly recommend that you get yourself a copy of Rich Dad Poor Dad. I read it my sophomore year in high school and after doing that it completely changed my life for the better. Not only did it show me a way to win the "Money Game" but it helped me embark on the financial journey that I have been going through since the initial reading of that book.
So we can all agree that one of the games that life encompasses is the "Money Game."
Now for the "Relationship Game."
Aside from there being a money game, we as human beings have to play the "Relationship Game" as well. Thing is, with this "Money Game" and "Relationship Game" you can't succeed in one, if you can't succeed in another.
Let me explain...
Knowing how to build, grow and maintain new relationships with people is essential not only to a wonderful life with many friends, but is really something that is imperative that you must know how to do if you want to win the money game.
When looking at the successful entrepreneurs, and people who are incredibly happy...they typically have a network of people they can rely on, and in conjunction those people can rely on them. It is a win/win situation. By working together they synergistically achieve more, thus creating more than anyone ever could by themselves.
You see...Take an entrepreneur for instance. Entrepreneurs need people to work with them and for them. Entrepreneurs can't build a company by themselves...They can't manage the accounting, law work, operations work, and all of the other intricacies of running their own business. They need to know how to build relationships with people who specialize in those fields so they can all synergistically take whatever company the entrepreneur is building to the top.
I know we have all heard that the acronym TEAM...spells out...Together Everyone Achieves More...In the case of the entrepreneur and building a company, it couldn't be more true.
Now this "Relationship Game" doesn't only apply to business, but also applies to everyday life. If you as a person burn bridges, hold grudges, negatively criticize people, slander people, or even lose the trust of people who you interact with, do you think people will want to work with you or be friends with you anymore? I think not...
You see...If you were a person that everyone saw as a ball of negative energy, a pain in the butt, and someone who couldn't be trusted, the chances of you achieving anything in life is slim to none. Yeah you could work at a job, but for you to win the "Money Game" it would be much more of a challenge...It is a possibility you may never win the money game and end up dying broke on food stamps and social security.
The bottom line is that these two games in life can be seen in any facet of life. If you build trusting relationship with people, and truly genuinely care for their well being, they in return will most likely do the same for you. If you would like to learn how to do this more effectively I would HIGHLY recommend that you pick up Dale Carnegies book "How To Win Friends and Influence People." I am just finishing it up now and absolutely love it. It is not only helping me with my personal relationships, but is also helping me with my business.
As the law of attraction states, "You get what you send out," and "You attract what you think and feel about most." If you positively portray yourself as a positive person who wants to continue to grow, and build the trust between you, your friends and family, and those you do business with...the chances of you winning the "Money Game" are very likely.
I would love to hear your comments about this.
Scott Bradley
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4/24/2007
Do You Think Different?
Yesterday as Ben Casnocha came to speak to the Boston College Entrepreneur Society, he opened up his presentation with this poem. It really touched me and really set the tone for his presentation.
Sure enough today I had the time to take a look at this ad.
As I was watching it, it sent chills down my back, because it hit me that the only way to continually grow in society we must continually strive to think outside of the box.
Enjoy!
Scott Bradley
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Failure Is Part Of The Success Equation
Failure Is Part Of The Success Equation
Copyright © Scott Bradley
I was sitting there thinking the other day about how the majority of successful people have more often than not failed the most. One may think that only those that are successful never have failed...the problem with that thinking is that it is not true.
From my research, those who have achieved the success most people seek, are those who have learned that Failure is truly part of the Success Equation.
I also believe there are other things that are part of the success equation...
The other things I personally believe are...
Failure
Adversity
Commitment
Determination
Hard Work
Network
Resources
Vision
Passion
Enthusiasm
Out of all of those factors, the two factors on the list that most people wouldn't even think about being there are Failure and Adversity.
As my law professor has said, "Adversity is what introduces us to ourselves."
It is only after you have failed, and struggled through a time in your life that you truly get to know who you are as a person, and how you are going to react to any given situation.
Being the baseball player that I was, since the age of 5...I can remember the countless number of times that I failed. Despite the strikeout the last inning, the homerun I gave up on the mound, the bonehead move I made on the bases, or the fielding error I made on the field, I learned that failure and adversity is just part of the game...and knowing that I learned from my mistakes and worked to never let them happen again.
When you look at baseball for instance...If someone fails 7 out of 10 times they are considered "Awesome".
When looking at the business world...Most millionairs have gone bankrupt before they actually achieved the millionaire status they were looking for...Why is that do you think?
Well my belief is that after failing, they learned how not to do "whatever it is they were trying to do", so when they went to do it again, they executed their plan in the way that would best serve them.
I find this way of thought so interesting...Most believe that you have to be perfect the first time you do something...when in reality...that is too "ideal"...
So anyway, know that the only way you learn is by failing, and rather than seeing failure as a negative experience, embrace it...embrace the fact that after you failed, you learned something.
Most people make the mistake of not learning how to correct the mistake they made, and then continue to wonder why they are getting the same results over and over again...Learn to adapt and apply, learn from your mistakes, and then achieve the success you are seeking!
One fast way to do this is to find mentors...but that is a whole other post...
More to come!
Have a great day!
Scott Bradley
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Copyright © Scott Bradley
I was sitting there thinking the other day about how the majority of successful people have more often than not failed the most. One may think that only those that are successful never have failed...the problem with that thinking is that it is not true.
From my research, those who have achieved the success most people seek, are those who have learned that Failure is truly part of the Success Equation.
I also believe there are other things that are part of the success equation...
The other things I personally believe are...
Failure
Adversity
Commitment
Determination
Hard Work
Network
Resources
Vision
Passion
Enthusiasm
Out of all of those factors, the two factors on the list that most people wouldn't even think about being there are Failure and Adversity.
As my law professor has said, "Adversity is what introduces us to ourselves."
It is only after you have failed, and struggled through a time in your life that you truly get to know who you are as a person, and how you are going to react to any given situation.
Being the baseball player that I was, since the age of 5...I can remember the countless number of times that I failed. Despite the strikeout the last inning, the homerun I gave up on the mound, the bonehead move I made on the bases, or the fielding error I made on the field, I learned that failure and adversity is just part of the game...and knowing that I learned from my mistakes and worked to never let them happen again.
When you look at baseball for instance...If someone fails 7 out of 10 times they are considered "Awesome".
When looking at the business world...Most millionairs have gone bankrupt before they actually achieved the millionaire status they were looking for...Why is that do you think?
Well my belief is that after failing, they learned how not to do "whatever it is they were trying to do", so when they went to do it again, they executed their plan in the way that would best serve them.
I find this way of thought so interesting...Most believe that you have to be perfect the first time you do something...when in reality...that is too "ideal"...
So anyway, know that the only way you learn is by failing, and rather than seeing failure as a negative experience, embrace it...embrace the fact that after you failed, you learned something.
Most people make the mistake of not learning how to correct the mistake they made, and then continue to wonder why they are getting the same results over and over again...Learn to adapt and apply, learn from your mistakes, and then achieve the success you are seeking!
One fast way to do this is to find mentors...but that is a whole other post...
More to come!
Have a great day!
Scott Bradley
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I will no longer be posting to this blog.
Click http://www.NetworkingEffectively.com to visit the new blog
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