EMPLOYING OURSELVES: “GettingWhat Truly Matters…Done!“

Having spent over 18 years in the Network Marketing industry, one of the biggest challenges to Newbies & Veterans alike is the simple (we complicate it…LOL) challenge of employing ourselves.

Most of us, with a few exceptions, were force fed the employee mindset and/or the brick and mortar “manager” mindset. Both involve a “Clock-in & Clock-in”, accountability system. Meaning, we are being told or (in rare cases) asked…what to do and when to do it! :-)  I struggle with this as much as anybody, although I have found some simple actions, or what I call “gauges” that help me increase my productivity. And as the integrity mentor, Stephen Covey, eloquently lays out… “Putting first things first”! Or, doing what will produce actual results FIRST. Here’s an excellent article from Mr Covey: www.nmsa.org/portals/0/pdf/publications/…/teaming_5_covey.pdf

    #1. Work off of a List!

    In the words of Brian Tracy, let’s plan our work and work our plan. A simple To Do List, which we prioritize according to “What Matters Most” (A, B & C). Focus and accomplish the A list before moving on. Avoid “reactive living & strive for pro-active living”.
    - Brian Tracy quote: People with clear, written goals, accomplish far more in a shorter period of time than people without them could ever imagine.

    #2. Determine what is the at the Core of Your Success?

    Since my #1 business focus is building a large, global Network Marketing Organization I’ve found the Essence or CORE activity of my Day is the “LIVE Conversations with QUALITY People”. Everything else is secondary to the Personal Connecting & Prospecting time with NEW peeps on a Daily Basis.
    – Instead of gnashing my teeth and dreading this time….I’ve learned to put on my “Sorting/Sifting Hat and dive into these conversations with a strong posture and a Do or Die Attitude! (Wonderful tool on this is Paula Pritchard’s book “Owning Yourself” - http://tinyurl.com/284of7m

    #3. Eat the Crust First!

    Another mentor, from years ago, who was a “Top Banana” in his first venture used to use a fun metaphor for “Doing First Things First”. He used to love fried baloney sandwiches. Tho, he REALLY loved the gooey middle of the sandwich. So, to truly “savor” the best part…he would eat the dreaded crust, FIRST! That way, when he got to the middle, the least favorite part was already behind him. :-)
    Now I personally don’t crave fried, baloney sandwiches, though hopefully you get the point, my friends! In my case, when I get my LIVE. NEW conversations in FIRST…the rest of the day is an easy, coasting glide!!

    #4. Build the Muscle!

    Celebrate the small accomplishments in this area of your life…and they truly will compound over time, which will lead you to waking up one morning and you realize; “WOW, I “AM” A MASTER OF MY TIME AND I USE MY TIME WISELY & EFFECTIVELY!

    #5. Copy Successful Peeps!

    This last Tip is one of the most powerful…successful Leaders before us have walked, crawled, stumbled, fallen, got back up and flew down our chosen Path. And many of them have recorded their struggles & successes. Let’s become the students and Learn from those who have walked before. Keep our Egos in Check and always remember, that it’s truly about Uplifting, Serving & Edifying others!

Remember, successful Leaders “Do Today What Others Won’t So They Can Have What Others Don’t. — in other words “They are willing to be uncomfortable today & tomorrow, so they can take a quantum leap next month and generate massive success next quarter!”

Create an amazing life, Robert :-)