More Marx

I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it.


Groucho Marx


This is the second blog featuring Groucho. The quote could be shortened to Carpe Diem or Take Action or Just Do it. These latter quotes are great shorthand but there is more to it than that. Everyone has a choice. We can wake and think, what a great day this is going to be or we can think asda (another sodding day at).

We have a choice - positivity or negativity, or as it was put to me this week; you know the what, now work out the how! We all need help with the how and maybe to start with the what. But once the what is established (and it’s possible) the how must be possible with the right help, determination, enthusiasm and perhaps a touch of good fortune.

I believe that successful business people are self confident, self aware and know the process that makes them money. So what is self confidence, what does it really mean? At least two feelings add up to self confidence ; self esteem and knowledge that your tasks or tasks can be done and have be done by you or someone similar , sometimes called self efficacy.

Self efficacy is why when the big goal or vision is set up or the what established,we quickly break it down into smaller goals. This means that progress is easier to track and confidence can be built from small successes instead of waiting for the big one .This part allows big things to be achieved by knocking off little challenges and helps us to persist , so becoming more confident.Self esteem is our view of ourselves, that we are approved of, our actions are respected. More than that we know we can deliver, we can take action to make what we say we can do, happens.

Self-confidence can be built with affirmations and positive thinking, but to keep it going you need positivity. A big goal and from that lots of small goals. The vision must be right, it must keep you uplifted, keep you going, you must believe. England have won two World Cups this century and in both cases they believed. Martin Johnson was not going to lose that final (2003) at any cost. Wilkinson got the headlines but it was Johnson’s on field belief that won that competition. He took the choice to believe that each victory led to the ultimate victory.

If you want to action to find the right help, to determine the what, the how or all of it so that you can begin to achieve your vision,please contact me 07876173444.

Cheers Paul

Gigs , Bradford and SBR's

Mentioned in a previous blog Bradford Nowhere, well its now here on the 5th of July details at http://www.bradfordnowhere.com . No doubt will be hosted by the wonderful Mr. John Hotowka. Also with less notice Gary Blonder is speaking at a Grid BBQ details at http://bit.ly/bqe1Gi

Lastly a bit of a plug SBR’s – Strategic Business Reviews . Business Link Yorkshire have a funding opportunity which allows companies to access a SBR which will focus on sales and marketing . The opportunity is framed such that there will be a chance to get a review and some support to implement a plan ; and its free 100% funded .

Anyone interested in this should give me a ring - 07876173444 - in the first instance

Thanks

Paul

Success

To Plan or Not

In one of the seemingly endless World Cup warm up programmes Jens Lehmann was an object or ridicule because he had a list in his socks about the Argentinean penalty takers. This seemed to be a really bad thing to do for some obscure reason.

Not quite sure what was worse, having the ambition to win a game or using every legal method available to win a game and ultimately the whole competition.

In his maiden gig Gary Blonder talked entertainingly about having one controlling idea, which is a great way to get focus. In reality what would be better; amateurish failure which appears to be England’s fate again (SWP / Heskey? ) , or winning three World Cups and three European Championships .

It’s great being English but wouldn’t real success be great as well. Real Success needs a vision, focus and lots and lots of motivation .If you want to get a vision and hold – let me know.


Paul

Groucho Marx and Communication

Years ago, I tried to top everybody, but I don't anymore. I realized it was killing conversation. When you're always trying for a topper you aren't really listening. It ruins communication.

Groucho Marx

Does anyone recognise this ? I do . It does kill conversation if you are constantly trying to top the story . It means you are not really listening at all. That's maybe OK in the pub or golf club (I do get some high class readers) but with a prospect , it could the end of the sale.

Look out for more tips - may involve Groucho may not

I must confess, I was born at a very early age.
Groucho Marx

Grants and Aims , Objectives

Good afternoon all ,

There are some grants available at the moment and the message is get them while they're hot . They might not be here for long . If you want to know more give me a ring - 07876173444.

Are you in mid year low resolution limbo? It is the time to redefine those aims , objectives or goals . (without goals you can't score) Were those resolutions made in January urgent , compelling and vital to your business ? Have they been achieved ? If so fantastic ! Do you need to achieve even more ?

Not been achieved , what stopped you ? What would you have done differently given the chance ? What would difference to your business would the goals made ?

If you want to achieve more ,review your aims or find your true business vision ; we need to have a chat .

look forward to helping your get more


Paul