Online Newsletter for the Week Ending February 10, 2012

QUOTE:  "You are the average of the people you have met and the books you have read."  Charlie “Tremendous” Jones.  Amen Charlie.

DAILY AFFIRMATION:  What would happen if everyone would ask the question when they first wake up each morning, “How am I going to change the world today?” Or better yet, just say, “I AM GOING TO CHANGE THE WORLD TODAY!”

MADE IN AMERICA:  This is a video sent by Stacey Chehardy.  It is difficult to find “Made In America” products; this is an example of what could happen when you do.  Be patient, there is an ad that precedes the video. http://cdnapi.kaltura.com/index.php/kwidget/wid/0_04vzdsr5/uiconf_id/5590821

WISDOM FROM MICHAEL DUNN, What’s The BIG Secret?  When you are stuck, blocked, or unsure of what to do, list all your options.  As people, we have a tendency to think of a way to do something and then decide that it must be done that way.  The problem with this strategy is that there might be a better way.  So list out any possible option and one of them will begin to make sense.  Don't forget the options of wait and stop.  www.michaelpdunn.org  Gymbeaux Note:  If you read only one more book, make sure it is What's The BIG Secret by Michael Dunn. 

SPARK PLUG FROM JOE TYE:  “When you got up this morning, did you see a chalk line around your body?  If not, why not choose to see the opportunities all around you? Opportunities to make things better, opportunities to be of service to those in need, opportunities to create new products and services, opportunities to make a difference.”   Gymbeaux additional note:  “Realize that things rarely go as smooth as you might like and to have the wisdom to expect issues and then accept them as a part of life.  Fretting over the minor things in life is simply not worth the effort and self-imposed aggravation expended.”

ASK DON’T TELL:  Using Power Questions To Create Clients For Life.  From Andrew Sobel.  This article is about sales in general, not real estate yet the principles still apply.  Modify them to fit your customer’s needs:  http://andrewsobel.com/blog/2012/02/ask-dont-tell-using-power-questions-to-create-clients-for-life

TWO WRONGS DON’T MAKE A RIGHT.  HOW RIGHT ARE YOU?  By Jeffrey Gitomer.  This is a great article and certainly worth your time to read, short, to the point and essential.  http://www.gitomer.com/articles/ViewPublicArticle.html?key=ajcdMibak3MHdCEOEacxMA%3D%3D

WIN OR LOSE, article by Jon Gordon.  When you read this, think about the Indianapolis 500 race.  The drivers who finish second sometimes do so by just tenths of seconds.  Those seconds could be something as simple as taking an extra drink of water while in the pit area, a tire changer taking just one second longer to change a tire.  Yet at the finish line, people do not remember second place.  The difference between winning and losing usually takes place during the game or race, not at the finish line.  Pay attention to the details both large and small; they make a difference in the result.  http://www.jongordon.com/newsletter-020612-win-or-lose.html

KENNY BROOKS, the ultimate door-to-door salesman?  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAo-DmzdvK0&feature=youtu.be 

ODDS IN MY FAVOR - FROM DR. TOM HILL’S EZINE:  I love this acronym - "Odds In My Favor": What if everything I did got the odds in my favor - by always wearing a seat belt - by exercising a minimum of 5 days a week - by staying within 5 pounds of my ideal weight (it's not rocket science - it's your genes, diet and exercise) - by telling and showing your loved ones how much you do love and care about them - by reading a minimum of a book a week (you would be in the top 1% of the adults in America). My advice is to make this a part of your conscious and subconscious being  - your attitude in all six areas of your life - especially in your spiritual, health and relationships. A part of my morning prayer is "Today, I will get the odds in my favor in every way that I can."

Remember: One person who's attracted to you because of who you have become, can change your life forever and one idea, well executed, can also change your life forever. In my experience about 85% of the population just does not get it and 15% do. Daily, get the odds in your favor in all areas of your life - be a daily learner and a daily "Today I will become the best person possible."

One of my all time favorite quotes is from Charlie "Tremendous" Jones - "You are the average of the people you have met and the books you have read."  Amen Charlie.