Do you feel like the weeks are flying by, leading you to wonder,  “What did I accomplish this week?”  Take some time to write down what you do each day and you will be amazed how much time you spend thinking about your business versus really working at building your business.   Keep in mind that having your own business allows you flexibility, which gives you a choice as to when to work not “if”.

There is a tendency to coach players to the position you would like to see them play on your team, versus the positions they are actually showing up to practice for.

For example, is your hostess excited about a $1,000 party?

Is she willing to do what it takes to reach that goal?

Did you even let her know that was an opportunity she could enjoy?

Have you said to a new consultant that you are always looking for people who would like to take a step right into leadership in the company?

Have you asked an existing consultant, "What would you like your business to do for you and your family in the new year?"

It is impossible to coach someone who has not made the decision even to play. It can be very frustrating to want success for a player who hasn't made the decision to be successful. It is like coaching a spectator in the bleachers.

“When your heart speaks, take good notes”, is something I heard someone say before and feel is so true.  I really believe that when you dedicate your business to helping others, you are on the way to so many successes as well as so many good feelings.  You will know when you are sharing and focusing on others and not yourself. You will not change how you feel about sharing with the next person.  When you share, it is important not to pre-judge or leave anyone out.  Decide, “I will be happy when I am sharing no matter what anyone says to me.”

The end of the year is quickly approaching. I hope instead of just thinking "This is the end of the year." you are thinking "Wow! This is just the beginning." What you do in December is the key to the start of your new year. It's time to re-recruit yourself!

I just received the nicest email. They were thanking me for calling and saying Happy Holidays. They said, " I loved that you asked how can I help you with your goals? " Then they said , "It felt so good getting a call like that from you, I decided to get on the phone and do the same thing with my customers and ask them , how can I help them now and in the new year? It felt great making the calls. I would never have done it if you had not called me."

I appreciate all the emails I get. Hope this one helps you decide to pick up the phone and start dialing too. Are you ready to pick up the phone and do the same with your customers?

“Your current safe boundaries were once unknown frontiers” Author Unknown

Are you ready to choose the roads you are going to take this week?  You are in the driver’s seat.    Are you ready to do new things?  Determination and desire will lead to the type of journey you experience during this weeks travels.  As you, travel through your week be sure to:

Work and treat your business as just that a business-not a hobby.  Hobbies you do when you get around to them.  When you have your own business, you can decide when to work but it should not be a decision if to work.  Do you avoid doing things you are uncomfortable doing?  Make a decision to do three things you are uncomfortable doing and feel so excited you stepped out of your comfort zone.

Be the kind of person you would want helping you.   Be ready to say, “May I help you?”  Help them to feel valued whether they want your help or not.  Spend this week focusing on helping as many people as you can to feel good!

Do not be a “wannabe”!  Do you say, “I will try to see if this will work” or do you say, “I am going to find a way to make it work”? Do you say, “When it happens, it will happen" or do you say, “I will make it happen”?

Do you say, “I’ll start tomorrow” or do you say, “I can’t wait to get started right away”?

Who is ready to make the decision to share their business? Forget any hesitations when it comes to sharing about your business. Don't let fear or doubt keep you from offering to help others.  It’s not about you; it’s about sharing the opportunity to make their life better.