Have you heard the statement, "You don't know what you don't know?" While it may sound like an obvious statement it is far from obvious.
Feb 16, 2012
HOW TO BE AN INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEUR
Feb 09, 2012
IF SOMETHING YOU'RE DOING ISN'T WORKING STOP IT!
Feb 02, 2012
THE INCREDIBLE POWER OF BELIEF
Do you believe you can be successful?
No, seriously. Do you really BELIEVE it?
There are a million ways that we consciously stop ourselves from ever even coming close to reaching our full potential. We do this by creating perceived limitations in our minds to what's possible for us to achieve through our thoughts, intentions, and most of all, our BELIEFS. It's a documented fact that what we believe - our belief system - is like an "on-off" switch to how we behave and perform. What we believe completely shapes the way we live. When we believe something is possible we find a way to make it happen and when we doubt something is possible we don't even try. Let me share some of my thoughts on this.
I engage in several conversations a week, both personal and business, and the two most popular knee jerk beliefs are 1) I can't afford it, and 2) I can't do that right now. These conversations are about things such as purchasing a healthy product or service that would improve their health, buying that much needed piece of equipment that will generate more revenue, making a decision that would positively impact their finances, or enrolling in a course or program that would benefit their business or profession which in turn would benefit their lives as a whole. And yes, of course, there may be some circumstances that are truly getting in the way of being able to afford something or being able to make it happen now. This is where I become curious and question if these beliefs are based on truth or delusion; and what the underlying reasons and emotions are for these beliefs. The way I see it, there are two ways in which you can structure your belief system, by having disabling beliefs or empowering beliefs. 1) Fear-Doubt-Insecurity-Lack-Scarcity-Control OR 2) Stability-Confidence-Determination-Values-Priorities-Vision-Goals-Faith-Commitment So back to my conversations; when we get right down to it, for some, they can afford it, they simply choose not to make their health a priority; they can find a way to buy that equipment but they don't want to take the time to visit their bank and apply for a business loan because they may have to write a short business plan. For some, they can do it now, but that would involve planning, organizing, and commitment so they choose to put it off. For others, their belief system is built on delusion and once they are aware of this, they choose to change their structure. They simply didn't realize that they were coming from a disempowering place, they truly believed that they couldn't afford it and that they couldn't do it now. And they are relieved and empowered to know the truth-- that they can. Finally, there are those who do have a strong and healthy belief system as in #2 above. They believe in the possibilities, they believe that their ideal life is waiting for them, and they will do what it takes to make it happen. The truth is that you have to work for what you want, and once your limiting beliefs are cleared away, you find a way to make it happen and life does, in fact, get easier. When you shift your mindset so that it serves you, you can believe in yourself, in your capabilities, and in your efforts. Your new belief system will dictate your behavior, ultimately getting you to where you want to be. I believe that success is something you MAKE HAPPEN. And you can't make something happen if you don't believe you can do it. Belief is one of the simplest and most complicated things we will ever face. As a mentor, I know that the greatest gift I can give my clients is the belief that they can bring their dreams and aspirations to life. Once they have that, it's simple to take it to the next step and make success happen. And it's my duty and privilege to help them do that! Your Action Plan For The Week:
If you are in a place where you want to take action to paint a picture of your ideal and wonderful life and make it happen; give us a call. We would be happy and honored to help!
Jan 26, 2012
PUTTING THE "I" IN COMPLIANCE "Compliance."
It's one of those words that usually elicits a physical response the moment you hear it. And most of the time that response is a sudden feeling of heaviness weighing you down. Why is that? Because compliance is a word that usually means that we have to do something we should be doing but probably, in most cases, aren't.
Jan 19, 2012
WHO'S REALLY IN CHARGE OF YOUR BUSINESS?
You are an entrepreneur and a business owner and you call the shots. You are in charge of your own success and you like it that way. You set your own hours, take vacation when you want to, make the rules for your business and choose who you will work with and how. You are completely in charge of your business.
Jan 12, 2012
ARE YOU GIVING AWAY TOO MUCH?
Jan 05, 2012
PUTTING THE "ACTION" INTO YOUR GOALS
I talked about S.M.A.R.T. goals in my October 6, 2011 newsletter, you can find it in the archives if you haven't read it or want to revisit it.
I wanted you to start thinking about your 2012 business plan in order to think about and set well planned, well thought out goals.
Did you do it?
Hooray for you if you did and you're going to love my new take on this concept.
If you didn't quite get there yet, no worries-it's never too late to get
S.M.A.R.T. about your business.
S.M.A.R.T. goals are known to be SPECIFIC, ATTAINABLE, MEASUREABLE, RELEVANT AND TIMELY and I could write five articles on each aspect since they are all so important. But, I'd like to focus today on just one. The "A."
Let's substitute "ACTION" for "Attainable."
Here's why. I happen to think that "attainable" is a given in any situation because, truthfully, there isn't much in our lives that we can't attain if we put our greatest efforts toward it. In fact, the "A" in S.M.A.R.T. goals is actually the weakest link for most people and the reason that most people DON'T achieve their goals at all. Think about it. Most of us don't set goals that we think are impossible to achieve so that makes that attainable "A" already a moot point. In fact, many people set an easy "A" and therefore remain in their comfort zone making it's "ok" if they don't attain it, as it was just a small goal in the first place.
Stay with me. I talk to entrepreneurs all the time who have set specific goals that they have carefully measured and that they know are relevant and timely to their businesses. And yet, they come to me frustrated because they haven't reached them yet and can't figure out what they are doing wrong! Their goals are clearly good-maybe even great-- but they are missing the one vital thing that gives the rest of the S.M.A.R.T. equation its real power.
ACTION. In my family we always encouraged one another when we set out to get something accomplished by saying: "Get an A!" This didn't just refer to getting an A in our studies, but also getting an A in our jobs, getting an A in giving a teleseminar, running a fitness bootcamp, or even getting an A in our health examination with our doctor! We all knew that we couldn't get that "A" without action and we were naturally held accountable by one another in a positive way as everyone from my parents down served as supportive cheerleaders with the EXPECTATION that we would be successful.
Without action and the natural accountability that goes with it, S.M.A.R.T. goals are not possible to achieve. And without action, entrepreneurs and business owners are destined to fail.
As we move into the New Year, take a hard look at your own S.M.A.R.T.
goals and ask yourself if something is missing in that formula for your success. Not quite sure? Or maybe would you like to stop following the trial and error business model? That's what I'm here for! Call me for a free business strategies discovery session and I'll show you how to guarantee that 2012 is the SMARTEST year your business has ever seen!
YOUR ACTION PLAN FOR THE WEEK:
A common mistake entrepreneurs make with their business cards is that they don't use engaging words on them that lead to a conversation.
Often when I look at the business cards I've collected at a later date, I can't even figure out what the business was in the first place! There is just a name and a contact number but nothing that peaks my interest in their business, and most often it's because I have no idea from looking at the card what their business is and nothing that was said to me when I received the card triggers my memory! This, sadly, causes me to file them straight into the trash and therefore my association with that business is over.
As a result, time and money is wasted on both sides.
Whether there are thousands of professionals that do what you do or you are in a very narrow niche, you need to be clear, succinct, and give some level of pertinent information about your business at all times. The bottom line is that you need to set yourself apart from your competitors.
How do you do this? Some of the words I currently have on my business card are:
Responses I get from this are:
Putting these words on the back of my business cards has opened up countless conversations about the results that my clients achieve and how they achieved them; and ultimately about my business.
THIS is what your business card should be doing for you!
In my coaching programs we address concepts that go into all of these areas of marketing--even those things as seemingly minute as what needs to go on a business card. You can create a good quality, credible business card by adding some of the most important things that people should know about you and your business while not overloading your card and making it an eyesore of ad space gone wrong! If you do nothing else to prepare your business for the New Year, make SURE that the front side of your business card clearly states your name, contact info and website along with a quick statement about what you do.
Your cards can be even better by putting statements on the back of your card that list the benefits, results or even a call to action that reflects back on your business.
New businesses often think that printing a business card with an email address and a phone number is all that is necessary but this creates a poor impression. The risk of looking like an amateur business is not worth the small investment to create a business card that is credible. If you are a business or know of a business with cards like this, please contact or refer me so that I can provide important professional direction.
Your Action Plan For The Week:
If you need help with your marketing in this area, go to CamposCoaching.com and contact us, we will be happy to help you gain more clarity on your marketing so that you are not wasting your time, money, and efforts!
Cheering for your success!
You create one side of your business card to have conversationally engaging words! Angelina ©2011 Campos Coaching all rights reserved. No portion of this written material may be reproduced without the express, written permission of Campos Coaching.
Did you know that a significant key to your success could be as easy to find as your business cards?
Dec 15, 2011
The Best Gift You Can Give Since Christmas is just a couple of weeks away, and gifts are typically something wrapped in beautiful paper, I'd like to take a moment to talk about the best gift you can possibly give to your children, spouse, family member, friend or business associate.
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