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What’s Your Passion?

Passion: A strong and barely controllable Emotion

Life is beautiful! But even more when you know your passion. A confused Alex asked a group of coaches how he could discover what he was passionate about. Intrigued, coaches jumped at the question to Infuse their perspectives, and encouraged him to:

Get in touch with your desire
What do you really want to do?
What would you do if you had a year off?
Go back to your childhood and think what you were doing in your free time, games you liked to play
What is it like for you to not know
What is something that someone did for you that you enjoyed and had fun doing, receiving, and participating in
Know your life purpose
The fact that you have a life purpose means that you have a blank canvas and can create whatever you want
It’s in your life journey. It looks different for everyone. Explore working with a coach. See who clicks with you
Do an assessment
Sit still with a paper in front of you. Sometimes you need to analyse what’s working and what’s not working in your life
What’s your life goal? Has it changed?

It’s always great to take a step back at different times in life to reflect. Ponder the questions above and see where it takes you. Enjoy the ride.

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Top 3 Skills Every Entrepreneur Needs…

Oprah Winfrey displays this attribute rising from humble beginnings being teased, molested yet used this as a stepping stone when she

An entrepreneur is someone who organizes and operates a business taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.

From dream to reality! Entrepreneurs start out with a small idea; work that idea until it becomes real. Some fail. Others blossom into true success. Among the successful are leaders Oprah Winfrey, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and many more.

In order to be successful, skill set is important. Shark Tank’s renowned entrepreneur, Damon Johns pooled comments about the skills that business owners associate with being successful. Courage, risk-taking, communication, vision, self-discipline, and faith were among the common responses. But the top skills turned out to be the attributes listed with definitions from research in the book Success Strategies of Leaders.

Top 3 Entrepreneurial Skills

Passion. Defined as being passionate about what you are doing and putting your heart into it, as well as connecting with the possibilities of the future and having the chance to do something about. Oprah Winfrey displays this attribute rising from humble beginnings being teased, molested yet used this as a stepping stone when she entered broadcasting. Producers noticed her oratory skills, and passion. The rest is history.

Self-Confidence

This attribute includes a sense of self-esteem and self-assurance and the belief that you can make a difference. It allows the individual to feel assured that his or her attempts to influence are appropriate and right. Walt Disney was a farm boy who had a natural inclination for drawing cartoons. He went to work with universal studios and when his contract ended he confidently created Mickey Mouse. He maintained focus on his dream to have a theme park that was like no other in the world. He stepped forward confidently and did just that. Disney is a household name worldwide.

Persistence

Refers to the desire to never give up in spite of all the odds. Follow through, endurance, and not giving up in pursuit of goals are attributes of persistence. Others include exhibiting determination, initiative, and willingness to assert oneself, being proactive and having the ability to persevere in the face of obstacles. Steve Jobs dropped out of college because of financial difficulties. He eventually enrolled in a calligraphy class, created a company from which he was eventually fired. But he never gave up. He later started Apple computers with his childhood friend, and achieved successful making an impact on how mankind communicates digitally worldwide.

There you have it. The top 3 skills Passion, Self-confidence, and Persistence that entrepreneurs should have as derived from business owners. So if you’re a career changer thinking of taking this bold step, consider these traits. Do you have what it takes? Don’t stay Adrift, take that bold step to realizing your dreams.

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Stepping Out Into The New: Advice for New Entrepreneurs…

feel the fear but do it anyway! Damon Johns, Business Executive of Shark Tank asked the question: “if you had a piece of advice for someone just starting out, what would it be?” People all over boldly shared…

Derrick has been frustrated in his job as manager of operations. He has been at it for years but his job has lost its zeal. He could apply for the Branch Manager’s position but he wasn’t sure he had what it takes to manage the responsibilities. Besides, he has been thinking about following his passion for design and wants to launch out into his own business. But the sense of Qualm he feels has put him in a state of inertia. He has been afraid that he might fail.

Many are the dreams of people like Derrick. The fear is real but like I’ve always said…feel the fear but do it anyway! Damon Johns, Business Executive of Shark Tank asked the question: “if you had a piece of advice for someone just starting out, what would it be?” People all over boldly shared their views. Because Collaboration is key, I’ve compiled a list extracted from their direct responses. Choose one, two or a few, and apply as you like.

Advice for New Entrepreneurs

Cashflow is king. Make sure you’ve got cash in the bank to ensure you’re covered for not pulling a wage in the early days
Work on yourself to know what you’re doing very well. Be persistent and consistent.
Document every step of your journey, no matter how trivial you think it may be. The data you think is not important today, may prove to be invaluable tomorrow.
Money talks.
All progress not saved will be lost.
Always find reasons and new motivations to keep going at it.
If you hang around 9 people that are ‘broke’, chances are…you’re going to be number 10.
Its rough… I mean really rough. Stick to it and take the bumps in stride.
Do something you love so you never work a day in your life.
Doing what you love and are great at-is the easy part. Mind the business with equal effort or you’re doomed. Marketing, networking etc. and don’t ever forget … never play it safe. Take risks, and go after it.
Work hard. Focus and be unreasonable. This is what creates discipline and growth.
Don’t get so busy that you forget to say your prayers.
Value yourself, believe in you when no one else will. Right before you quit, try one more time with a different plan of action. Always be true to yourself and others. Make time for fun, not all work.
It’s not going to be easy but know that with paitence and persistence it will happen. Be around the people going in the same direction that you want to go.
Never give up. Fight for your dreams.
Just be yourself. Don’t try to do what everyone else is doing just because everyone esle is doing it. The business model that works for others might not work for you. Being an entrpreneur is your chance to do it just the way you want to!
To work at it every waking hour.
Say the phrase…finish it.
Believe in yourself and take risks.
Best advice I learned from running my company is it’s ok to be a bitch sometimes. Clients and customers will treat you with respect sometimes. Other times they run all over you taking advantage of your kindness. Balance is key. Ya gotta know when to put your foot down and look people in the eye with “that look” and speak your true mind instead of putting on the “professional front” through their bullshit.
Stay laser focused on the goal even if your strategy isn’t perfect yet. Make progress daily.
Keep going.
To start.
Find someone that has something you want. Do what they do and you will get what they got.
Start …like the end doesn’t matter.
A winner never quits, and a quitter never wins.

So that’s the list. Different opinions but great diversity. Are there a few that resonates with you? Anything missing that you could add? Take a look again and if you’re still busy dreaming…start doing today!

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Failure: The Final Frontier…

Failure, is it the Final frontier? Oprah Winfrey learned that failure is only an illusion after her cable network started off poorly. She said the worst time in her professional life came when the Oprah Winfrey Network’s (OWN) ratings plummeted a year after launch. Later, in a Harvard commencement speech, Winfrey said that she told herself repeatedly that failure is an illusion. She said “there is no such thing as failure. Failure is just a lie trying to move us in another direction.

Brian Tracy asked the question “What is the best advice you have ever received for overcoming your fear of failure?” Responders shared:

Don’t hate your weaknesses, God will meet you there!
You will never experience true success without learning from some level of failure
No matter how slow, just keep on moving
FAIL = First Attempt in Learning
Think BIG. Act BIG. Get BIG.
Don’t bury your head in the sand and expect a pat on the back from me. It’s hard. You go to hustle but you will be fine.
The worst that can happen is you mess it up, or get told no.
We fail every time but each time we must fail better
Failure never fails you as long as you’re willing to learn from it
I don’t need to overcome fear of failure. I seek failure.
Believe.
I reckon I’d be amazing in my job if I could get past the fear of failure and what everyone will think
What’s the worst that can happen?
Behind fear is desire
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
Don’t ever quit. Keep going
Motion conquers fear
Work hard and be patient
You can’t be successful without failure
That’s ok…do it scared
You have to get uncomfortable to be comfortable
Break it up into small parts when you get scared. Then take small steps. Never give up and you will always find momentum…and you’re off…that’s the magic
The fear of failure has killed more dreams than failure ever has
Not Trying- that’s the only failure
Nothing ventured. Nothing gained.
Keep going
Take massive action

Diverse responses but you get the picture. My personal mantra remains ‘feel the fear….but do it anyway’. Essentially, don’t let fear get in the way of you going after your goals.

Oprah encouraged when you’re down in the hole, when that moment comes, it’s okay to feel bad for a little while. Give yourself time to mourn what you think you may have lost. But then learn from every mistake because every experience, encounter, and particularly your mistakes are there to teach you and force you into being more of who you are.

So don’t be afraid. Failure is only Temporary. Pursue your passion. Win, lose or draw…you tried! No regrets.

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Promote Yourself! 13 Ways To Do it…

Often your Manager values your input so much that they don’t want to lose you. So they smother you with challenging tasks, praises, and more but fail to allow you to move.

Company won’t promote you? Get out of the shadows! Promote yourself! You’ve been toiling at your job for many years. Your reviews have been excellent! Your managers sing your praises! They value you!

But None of that can free your mind. You still haven’t received that promotion. Don’t be alarmed. Many times this has nothing to do with you. Often your Manager values your input so much that they don’t want to lose you. So they smother you with challenging tasks, praises, and more but fail to allow you to move.

It’s Time! Break that Barrier!

Show them what you’re made of. Take Control. Stop being taken advantage of. Bruce Kasanoff tells all. Here are 13 ways for ambitious careerists and new entrepreneurs:

13 Ways to Promote Yourself

Self promote – offer to do work that shows your knowledge throughout/across the wider business
Help others as you promote yourself.
Speak with energy. Show your passion.
Serve, don’t sell. Your action says it all.
Become a reliable source of good information
Don’t be shy! Share your achievements.
Spend time with people of like mind. For example, if you are ambitious …spend time with ambitious people.
Seek new and valuable experiences.
Never stop learning.
Never stop growing.
Exceed Promises.
Get in front of people. Don’t hide behind emails or phone.
Be persistent. Aim High. Eventually, you will achieve.

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Sometimes You Win. Sometimes You Yarn…

Sometimes you win, sometimes you Yarn…more popular sometimes you lose. Sometimes you fail. Many examples exist of well known leaders who tried, failed and eventually succeeded including the likes of J.K. Rowling, Stephen King, Oprah, Steve Jobs, Einstein and many others.

So whatever you do, keep going. Don’t give up.

Cheers!

Success Can Happen At Any Age. Here are 25 Successful People Who Did It…

You have been trying, yet in spite of all your efforts, you have not been able to see the real fruits of your labor. Be encouraged…don’t give up. Pablo shared 49 examples of people who achieved Success at different ages. This shows that whatever your dreams, goals, and aspirations you can do it. The individuals listed were no different from any of us. Though Knackered, they just gave it their all…never gave up, and it worked. From his list, here are 29 of my faves.

Mozart was already competent on keyboard and violin; he composed from the age of 5.
Anne Frank was 12 when she wrote the diary of Ann frank.
Pele, a soccer superstar, was 17 years old when he won the world cup in 1958 with Brazil.
Elvis was a superstar by age 19
John Lennon was 20, and Paul McCartney was 18 when the Beatles had their first concert in 1961
Beethoven was a piano virtuoso by age 23
Issac Newton wrote Philosophiae Naturalis Principal Mathematica at age 24
Albert Einstein was 26 when he wrote the theory of relativity
Michaelangelo created two of the greatest sculptures by age 28
J.K. Rowling was 30 years old when she finished the first manuscript of Harry Potter.
Amelia Earhart was 31 years old when she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean
Oprah was 32 when she started her talk show, which became the highest-rated program of its kind
Martin Luther King Jr. was 34 when he wrote the speech “I Have a Dream
Neil Armstrong was 38 when he became the first man to set foot on the moon
Mark Twain was 40 when he wrote “Adventures of Tom Sawyer”, and 49 years old when he wrote “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”.
Christopher Columbus was 41 when he discovered the Americas
Rosa Parks was 42 when she refused to obey the bus driver’s order to give up her seat to make room for a white passenger
John F Kennedy was 43 years old when he became President of the United States
Henry Ford was 45 when the Ford T came out.
Leonardo Da Vinci was 51 when he painted the Mona Lisa
Abraham Lincoln was 52 when he became President
Ray Kroc was 52 when he bought the McDonalds Franchise and took it to unprecedented levels
Colonel Harland Sanders was 61 when he started the KFC Franchise
Ronald Reagan was 69 when he became President of the United States
Nelson Mandela was 76 when he became President

There you have it. 25 Blanket examples of those who dared to step out. Success came their way because they pursued their passion and never gave up. Remember it’s never too late!

What are you afraid to do today?

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Who Has Ever Died Because They Were Fired?

Life throws us off at times. It’s filled with surprises that knocks us off our feet. That burst our dreams, and Fry our goals so they seem unreachable.

Who has ever died because they were fired? Being fired customarily means being let go from your job for cause, because you underperformed or did something contrary to policies. Bad as it is …no one. Some may ‘die’ because of their reaction to the devastating news that their job was outsourced, restructured, replaced. But the loss of a job has never ‘killed’ anyone.

Life throws us off at times. It’s filled with surprises that knocks us off our feet…that bursts the Spike of our dreams, and Fry our goals so they seem unreachable. But it is what we do with the hand that’s given to you that counts.

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Be wise, stay strong. Get back on your feet, and forge ahead. There’s hope.

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