What business are you in, REALLY?

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7120_1215314232280_1511560556_616223_3698993_n1-300x217Jim Canale posted this one facebook today. Thought it was interesting. These red dots make up locations of McDonalds. He asked an interesting question: What is their real business? They aren’t in the fast food business. They are in the real estate business. What business are you really in?

I love movies and this is the same thought behind the movie, “Happy Gilmore” with Adam Sandler…  “Happy” wanted to be a hockey player more than anything.  However, he was better cut out for golf.  He was really a golfer in a hockey players body.

Talent is often hiding… even within ourselves… from ourselves.  We just need a few moments of self reflection and then realization.

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BELIEVE while others are doubting.

PLAN while others are playing.

STUDY while others are sleeping.

DECIDE while others are delaying.

PREPARE while others are daydreaming.

BEGIN while others are procrastinating.

WORK while others are wishing.

SAVE while others are wasting.

LISTEN while others are talking.

SMILE while others are frowning.

COMMEND while others are criticizing.

PERSIST while others are quitting.

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5/3 Bank’s Marketing Mistake

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David took this a few months ago from his Iphone. I want you to look at the banner under the Fifth Third sign on the building. One question: can you read it?

Me either, and we were there. Worthless banner. The point of a banner is to draw people in from the streets right? But wait a minute, It was hip and cool right? Hmm…. Epic fail. Fifth third… seriously? * Side note: Even up close you could barely read the text.*

Are you marketing materials easy to read?

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Cool innovations at TED

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I love watching stuff on innovation or remarkable people. This one is pretty incredible. Its super cool and I had to share it with you. What are your thoughts about this innovation?

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Scary stuff from Yahoo Buzz…

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I often find it interesting to look at what the world is searching for. Just for those interested… Here are yahoo’s top searches today according to Yahoo Buzz. When I searched, the top five searches were: 1. Jennifer Aniston 2. Christie Prody 3. America’s got talent 4. Leelee Sobieski and 5. Twitter. Is it any wonder why the rich are the minority?

What are you searching for? Celebrities or ways to better yourself and get closer to your goals?

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Seth Godin Video…

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‘curiosity’ from Nic Askew on Vimeo.

Here is an interesting Seth Godin Video done by Nic Askew. Enjoy!

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rip_cardinal“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to mourn the loss of the Louisville Cardinal. Card, as we all knew and loved him, was a dear friend, brother, colleague, classmate, and a proud representative of the city of Louisville. As I stand here before you today, looking out amongst the congregation of black t-shirts, sweatbands, sterling silver chains, and flat billed baseball caps, I want you to stop for a minute and think, what would Card want from us today? Would he want us to weep? No way. Would he want all of us to sit here sobbing in this gloomy Salvation Army auditorium? L no. I know exactly what Card would want from all of us and that is to celebrate the few good years we had with him. So with that being said, I would like to ask all of you to remove your stunna shades, wipe those tears from your eyes, and crack open a Miller Chill as we celebrate the life and times of our Louisville Cardinal”

I thought this was a great article and really made me laugh.. it’s a serious rivalry and all you have to decide is… where will you be sitting this year?  This is going to be a major game and a major crowd this year for the CATS… let’s all cheer them on… win or lose… hahahaha… OK WIN ONLY… Go CATS…

Read the full article here: http://kentuckysportsradio.com/?p=28374

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Frustrated? It’s worth it… Keep Going!

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bush frustratedHow to handle tough times / building during times of frustration…

I always remind my team about the realities of getting into a business – any business…  All businesses go through ups and downs – all of them… People will let you down as well – partly because that’s what people do… Get over it fast!…  Pick a business out of the phone book and ask them if they ever have problems?  If they don’t… we will be over there to buy it asap!!! Hahhahaha… the fact of the matter is… frustrations and problems are part of owning any business… It’s not what happens to you… It’s how you handle it….

Just remember – There are stages of understanding…. Processing… .
People may not get it the first, second or third time.  Follow up &
attending events is key here and it makes absolute business sense.
Did you buy your business the first time you heard about our company or would you buy any business the first time you heard about it? You might if you make decisions quickly – but most people aren’t like that…

 

THE BEST PART IS – it’s worth it…. They are not kidding when they say … you are one away… what if it took you a year… 2 years… 5 years… to find that person and become financially free – financially independent?  Is that too long? Wouldn’t you like to JUST GO FOR IT?  Stop making excuses and just GO FOR IT – give it everything you got…. Then you would know… really know if you could do it… don’t let this be another thing you just tried … went half way… and… just tried….

 

Wouldn’t you like to be temporarily inconvenienced to become permanently free and lazy if you choose to be? Hahahaha… WOULND’T You though? I mean isn’t your job inconvenient?  Aren’t you tired of all the garbage?  All the false promises?  Tired of taking orders? Wouldn’t it be great to be an Ambassador in ViSalus? Join the 90 day challenge – Body by Vi and not only create an average $12k month but also get healthy?  Maybe you aren’t tired enough….. maybe your WHY isn’t big enough???  THINK about it hard tonight…. really make a decision and go for it…

 

I TRULY believe you have to scrape your knees, bump your head… fall off the horse… get rejected…etc…. and… then…. You will appreciate your business more…you will get and find your passion… Passion is key… Your WHY is key….  you will get stronger … those no’s are like lifting weights….. learn from your mistakes… do better… fail better… that’s right … fail better…. You can fail and learn how to do a better job…  IN CLOSING – Those frustrations are the calm before the financial storm!!! Go through them… wait them out….. you will find your pot of gold right around the corner – you are always 1-3 people away from your dreams!!!  IF YOU WANT TO BE MORE in LIFE – these are the things you must go through and you will enjoy the fruits of your labor!!! IT’S WORTH IT…

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Are you a Twitter Junky? Just say no…

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This video is fantastic…. thanks to David for finding it and posting it on the blog.

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The Social Media Revolution!

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIN, YouTube – Here are a few amazing stats -

-80% of companies are using LinkedIN as their primary source for finding employees!
-The Fastest growing segment on facebook is 55-65 year old Females!

What do you think about that? WOW…. social media is here to stay… FIND your way in… it could change your life!

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