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Hub You - Sales Goals Are Not Etched In Stone
Recent statistics say that more than one hundred thousand people become millionaires in America every year. The vast majority of these people are business owners. So this basically means that if you want the highest odds of becoming a millionaire in the United States then the best place to begin is by starting your own business.Any entrepreneur will tell you that becoming a millionaire is not an easy thing to do. You must posses certain qualities in order to be successful at business ownership. Many of these qualities are already built in to your personality, while others will be strengthened and developed over time. The key is being able to identify your weak characteristics, and take the steps to strengthen them.All successful entrepreneurs have the ability to lead people, and get work done. To be a successful business owner you need to be able to effectively plan, motivate, coach, and evaluate your staff. You must be concerned about the well being of your staff because they are what is keeping your business alive.Many studies have shown that most of today's successful business men consider common sense as being the foundation to their success. You can define common sense as an ability to make
5. Become aware of the outside-in and inside-out de-motivators and develop a
plan to deal with them, prevent them or manage them.
6. Do something. Begin. Start.
De-motivators come in all shapes and sizes. They can be your personal demons that no one but you are ever aware of or they can be a corporate policy or family rule that contributes to an – I don’t care anymore attitude. Apathy is one of the most destructive human emotions when it comes to performance, productivity, hap
Okay, we were kidding about the smoke, but not about the mirrors. Mirrors are exceptionally useful Feng Shui devices, especially in regards to manipulating the flow of energy. In addition to their reflective qualities which help brighten up your booth, they are capable of deflecting negative energy. Strategically positioned mirrors can also be used to reflect your product, and this is an effective way of “increasing” your display space. If you do opt to use mirrors, try to find ones that are slightly convex. This will distort the reflected image a bit, but it will disperse any negative energy in it’s path.Plants, too, are an important tool of the Feng Shui masters. While you can’t exactly landscape your booth, you can still tap into the power of botanicals. Plants are used extensively in Feng Shui to keep negative energy out while letting positive energy filter in. Place plants around the entrances to lead good energy (and people) into your reception area. Use them to soften the linear edges of furniture or corners. In Feng Shui, “rounder is better” because it allows energy to flow while presenting minimal resistance. Choose plants with rounded leaves and make sure they’re planted in rounded strate
1. Money.
2. Security.
3. Fame.
4. Power.
5. Prestige.
6. Ego gratification
7. Winning.
8. Being the best.
9. Doing your best.
10. Your family.
11. Your future.
12. Your past.
13. Not losing.
14. Personal satisfaction.
15. Approval of others.
16. To prove a point.
17. To get even.
18. To feel worthwhile.
19. To impress others.
20. To control others or situations.
Any of these sound familiar or drive you? Do any keep you going when you are on the verge of quitting, giving up or throwing in the towel?
Let’s look at some of the common demotivators.
For years - thousands of managers, hundreds of speakers and trainers and dozens of authors have been preaching the benefits and value of: Self-motivation and goals as a way to achieve success, wealth and happiness.
A de-motivator is: anything - a person, or a circumstance - that acts upon you - and your interpretation of them or it and your subsequent behavior is negative, passive or self-destructive. There are hundreds of examples of de-motivators – here are just a few:
-negative people.
-people who invalidate you.
-people who don’t listen, care or are interested in you or your thoughts or ideas.
-an incorrect personal interpretation of failure, problems and/or adversity.
-goals that are consistently too high or too low.
-managers who rely on fear and punishment as motivators.
There are, six basic steps to peak performance behavior and results when it comes to self-motivation and goals:
1. Know what you want.
2. Know why you want it.
3. Know how you will get it.
4. Know what may stand in your way to achieve it: (outside -
circumstances/people/events or inside - attitudes/emotions/fears/doubts)
5. Become aware of the outside-in and inside-out de-motivators and develop a
plan to deal with them, prevent them or manage them.
6. Do something. Begin. Start.
De-motivators come in all shapes and sizes. They can be your personal demons that no one but you are ever aware of or they can be a corporate policy or family rule that contributes to an – I don’t care anymore attitude. Apathy is one of the most destructive human emotions when it comes to performance, productivity, happ
Increasing numbers of people are waking up to the reality that their jobs--regardless of the short-term security they may seem to provide--are actually a dead end. This has given rise to the cynical acronym, "J.O.B.,"(Just Over Broke). Even two-income families often find themselves living from paycheck to paycheck, with little left to save for a rainy day.Recent research shows, for example, that average Americans save only 4% of their income; consumer and credit card debt, moreover, along with bankruptcies, have reached an all-time high. People are also refinancing their homes at a record pace, eroding the equity that, historically, has been a common source of retirement security.For those with long-range vision, then, the writing on the wall is quite clear--the vast majority of people who trade time for dollars in a conventional job will never attain financial freedom. Moreover, in view of the increasing erosion of pension plans and Social Security benefits, the dark cloud of retirement poverty looms ever larger on the horizon for increasing numbers of people.Not surprisingly, then, more and more people are opting to start their own home business. Not only does this offer many immedia
10. Your family.
11. Your future.
12. Your past.
13. Not losing.
14. Personal satisfaction.
15. Approval of others.
16. To prove a point.
17. To get even.
18. To feel worthwhile.
19. To impress others.
20. To control others or situations.
Any of these sound familiar or drive you? Do any keep you going when you are on the verge of quitting, giving up or throwing in the towel?
Let’s look at some of the common demotivators.
For years - thousands of managers, hundreds of speakers and trainers and dozens of authors have been preaching the benefits and value of: Self-motivation and goals as a way to achieve success, wealth and happiness.
A de-motivator is: anything - a person, or a circumstance - that acts upon you - and your interpretation of them or it and your subsequent behavior is negative, passive or self-destructive. There are hundreds of examples of de-motivators – here are just a few:
-negative people.
-people who invalidate you.
-people who don’t listen, care or are interested in you or your thoughts or ideas.
-an incorrect personal interpretation of failure, problems and/or adversity.
-goals that are consistently too high or too low.
-managers who rely on fear and punishment as motivators.
There are, six basic steps to peak performance behavior and results when it comes to self-motivation and goals:
1. Know what you want.
2. Know why you want it.
3. Know how you will get it.
4. Know what may stand in your way to achieve it: (outside -
circumstances/people/events or inside - attitudes/emotions/fears/doubts)
5. Become aware of the outside-in and inside-out de-motivators and develop a
plan to deal with them, prevent them or manage them.
6. Do something. Begin. Start.
De-motivators come in all shapes and sizes. They can be your personal demons that no one but you are ever aware of or they can be a corporate policy or family rule that contributes to an – I don’t care anymore attitude. Apathy is one of the most destructive human emotions when it comes to performance, productivity, hap
The most difficult part of creating a Security Policy for your business is determining what, exactly, to include in it. Never heard of a Security Policy before? You’re not alone. But whether you are the only employee in your company or you have a small staff working for you, you need to learn what a Security Policy is, and then you need to create one.In much the same way that a personnel policy informs employees of things like vacation time accrual, performance review schedule and other personnel-related issues, a Security Policy informs your employees of the steps that are necessary to keep your company’s network and computers secure. The policy is your company’s rules and regulations that are enforceable, under law if necessary, if breached.A Security Policy will include rules and formal procedures that are clearly written and laid out. But most importantly, the information contained must be easy for employees of all levels to understand.And just as it is with young children, the content of your Security Policy must be enforceable, and it must be enforced consistently. Saying in writing that something is not allowed, then allowing it to happen during regular work hours sends mixed messag
A de-motivator is: anything - a person, or a circumstance - that acts upon you - and your interpretation of them or it and your subsequent behavior is negative, passive or self-destructive. There are hundreds of examples of de-motivators – here are just a few:
-negative people.
-people who invalidate you.
-people who don’t listen, care or are interested in you or your thoughts or ideas.
-an incorrect personal interpretation of failure, problems and/or adversity.
-goals that are consistently too high or too low.
-managers who rely on fear and punishment as motivators.
There are, six basic steps to peak performance behavior and results when it comes to self-motivation and goals:
1. Know what you want.
2. Know why you want it.
3. Know how you will get it.
4. Know what may stand in your way to achieve it: (outside -
circumstances/people/events or inside - attitudes/emotions/fears/doubts)
5. Become aware of the outside-in and inside-out de-motivators and develop a
plan to deal with them, prevent them or manage them.
6. Do something. Begin. Start.
De-motivators come in all shapes and sizes. They can be your personal demons that no one but you are ever aware of or they can be a corporate policy or family rule that contributes to an – I don’t care anymore attitude. Apathy is one of the most destructive human emotions when it comes to performance, productivity, hap
Suppose you launch a product in the markets. You have complete faith in it and know that can work wonders for the customer who uses it. However this product could be sitting on the shelf for months on end if the target customer is not aware about its existence. Here is where the role of communication and promotion comes into the picture. Among all other promotional methods and props - car magnets could be one of the most inexpensive but effective ways to grab the eyeballs and achieve the desired effect.The desirability of car magnets is further enhanced when you add the convenience of use and the wide area (covered by the moving vehicle) that could be targeted with this simple device. An effective communication could be put across even in situations such as a traffic jam. The target audience is immediately attracted to a catchy tagline or slogan that is displayed on car magnets and the message is registered on the reader’s mind. The fact that car magnets can be customized to fit any size, shape and design suitable to the product or message also make them very attention grabbing.Product promotion and advertisement is not the only result that could be achieved with the help of car magnets. Generating and
-an incorrect personal interpretation of failure, problems and/or adversity.
-goals that are consistently too high or too low.
-managers who rely on fear and punishment as motivators.
There are, six basic steps to peak performance behavior and results when it comes to self-motivation and goals:
1. Know what you want.
2. Know why you want it.
3. Know how you will get it.
4. Know what may stand in your way to achieve it: (outside -
circumstances/people/events or inside - attitudes/emotions/fears/doubts)
5. Become aware of the outside-in and inside-out de-motivators and develop a
plan to deal with them, prevent them or manage them.
6. Do something. Begin. Start.
De-motivators come in all shapes and sizes. They can be your personal demons that no one but you are ever aware of or they can be a corporate policy or family rule that contributes to an – I don’t care anymore attitude. Apathy is one of the most destructive human emotions when it comes to performance, productivity, hap
Word of mouth advertising creates an awareness campaign where your business information travels from person to person, creating a world wind of awareness. For a new business start-up, word of mouth marketing is often the best and most effective advertising method.Here are some steps that you can take to start a viral word of mouth marketing campaign about your business:Acquaintances: Approach your friends, family and neighbors initially, followed by contacting other people you know in your community and beyond. To begin your campaign, you may take a broad approach to spread your information; ultimately streamlining your message to your target market.Networking: Both online and off, networking is the backbone of the word of mouth marketing. You need to have a large network to build a database of prospective customers. Find forums and other groups where your target market ‘hang out.’Website: It’s the Internet age. Establish your website with good, focused keywords to get favorable results from the search engines. Also, keep your website, user-friendly with easy navigation and complete updated information about everything regarding your business.Freebies: Everyone loves to get somethi
5. Become aware of the outside-in and inside-out de-motivators and develop a
plan to deal with them, prevent them or manage them.
6. Do something. Begin. Start.
De-motivators come in all shapes and sizes. They can be your personal demons that no one but you are ever aware of or they can be a corporate policy or family rule that contributes to an – I don’t care anymore attitude. Apathy is one of the most destructive human emotions when it comes to performance, productivity, happiness, success, motivation and overall behavior.
Conduct an internal as well as external self – audit of your de-motivators. Identify them, question their purpose and value in your life, decide if it is time to rid yourself of their power over you or - learn to live with the consequences of keeping them in your life.
One of the best ways to improve self-motivation and personal performance is to eliminate the de-motivators from your life, whatever form they take.
Do you have a consistent goal philosophy?
Even a goal to do nothing is a goal. Everyone has goals, they just define them, move toward them or away from with a variety of perspectives or rationales. There are two primary reasons for setting goals. First they give you focus. Second they give you direction.
Focus. Without focus it is difficult to hit a bulls-eye, take a good picture or avoid getting killed on a busy highway. Focus is an essential ingredient in successful people. They keep their eye on the ball. Yes, there are distractions, unexpected circumstances and unknowns that will impact your keeping your focus, but focus you must if you want to succeed.
Direction. The ultimate achievement of a goal is less important than the ability to continue working towards it. Many people achieve their goals and are disappointed once they get it. A goal once achieved is a milestone yes, but you can’t just sit back and rest on your previous success. Even a shark will die if it doesn’t keep moving forward.
When a winner doesn’t reach a goal they reexamine what needs to change and then changes the time frame to achieve it. When a loser doesn’t reach a goal, they re-examine and then change the goal. Don’t worry about the destination, keep your eye on the ball in the present with what you can do now, not tomorrow. Do something every day to move a little closer to your objective.
You can’t have everything in your life you want but you can have anything. Keep the understanding of this principle clear in your mind. To set goals and not put accountability into the process is like whistling in the wind. You are living in fantasy-land if you think you will achieve your goa
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