Need or want

I was not going to have a blog post today on this #FundMeFriday but as I sit here watching television and I am nice and relaxed from day two of eating turkey, I started noticing so many posts on Facebook about all the shopping everyone has done today on this “Black Friday”. I hope you all have had fun but as your coach and hopefully one of your mentors, I must ask you, did you need what you bought or did you want it?

Hopefully before you went on your shopping spree today, I surely hope that you paid yourself first before doing anything else. Did you make that deposit into your secret savings account? If not, do it now. If you forgot and ran out of money………..tomorrow go return something and make that deposit. It will be exhilarating to say the least.

As you spend the rest of your weekend shopping, do not forget to stay focused on the fact that you are trying to build or grow your business and you need to continue to learn. So, once again, I am going to recommend a great book called Crushing It. Borrow it from your library or from a friend and start reading it. It is a real mood booster and an eye opening path finder. If neither option is available, here is a link to get a copy from Amazon>> https://amzn.to/2OHJCFg

If you choose to shop in Amazon, I would greatly appreciate it if you could use the link I have provided. As an Amazon Affiliate, it is possible I can earn a bonus and therefore continue to provide continued content we all enjoy. Thank you in advance!

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Always Count Your Blessings

Know To Succeed

I keep getting asked about some type of checklist to success but there is no such thing. You cannot just read one book or check off a bunch of to do items and expect to be successful. Success comes in thousands of forms and what may work for you may not necessarily work for thousands of others and vice versa however, there are things that you can do that every successful person does and implementing these into your already loaded list of must do’s can greatly increase your chances of succeeding.

The first thing that you need to do is to get a mentor. Find someone that is doing what you strive to do and start listening to everything they have done and are doing. It does not even matter if it is a person that you will never have actual contact with like a celebrity or someone like that but in today’s day of massive technology and outreach, you can google their every move. You can even find mentorship in the form of online courses. Take courses, read books, watch videos just learn every chance you can from those you hope to follow or even exceed.

Another way to help guarantee your success is to make sure you research everything to improve your knowledge. I hope you are starting to see a theme here and that theme is to continuously learn. Everyday you are trying to build and grow your business is a day you should be researching another aspect of your business whether it is finding virtual assistants and who are the best or whether it is searching for the best bank to handle your finances. It does not matter what your business is, I can guarantee you that you will never run out of things to research.

The last idea I am going to give you to help you to succeed is to always be hands on when it comes to your business. You cannot build a successful business by being an absentee owner. You can delegate everything if you want but you better know everything about whatever it is you are delegating. The minute you push everything away because you feel you are the boss and can do that is the minute your business will start failing.

So even though there are so many ways to help guarantee your success and I stress the word help because the only real way to guarantee your success is your actual desire to succeed but these are three things that I feel are crucial to help you on your journey to success. As usual, I am going to suggest a book that I have previously suggested called The Science of Self-Empowerment and this will help you strengthen your inner power so that you can better build and grow your business. Please go borrow it from your local library or from a friend but if neither option is available, here is a link to get a copy from Amazon>> https://amzn.to/2NLloJF

If you choose to shop in Amazon, I would greatly appreciate it if you could use the link I have provided. As an Amazon Affiliate, it is possible I can earn a bonus and therefore continue to provide continued content we all enjoy. Thank you in advance!

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Artificial Communication

On this #TalkingTuesday, I’m going to talk about a different type of talking and that is artificial communication. This type of communication really took hold in 2011 when Apple introduced the world to Siri and the rest as they say is history.

A huge percentage of the population own this type of artificial intelligence in one form or another. It is no longer something that is a commodity on the contrary, having one of these artificial intelligence systems is a common item and in many instances a necessity.

This form of artificial intelligence like Siri or Google can actually save you one or two salaries and I am proof of this. So how is this possible? Well, they are my non paid assistants, my Virtual Research Assistants. If you are building or growing a business, rather than pay someone to sit next to you and research items for you, just start talking to Siri or Google and ask them to find the information for you. Not only are they almost always correct, they find you varying examples. Often something they find is something you did not even contemplate and you are glad for the find.

So on this #TalkingTuesday, I want you to talk to your devise as often as possible and utilize and harness this amazing power that is that your fingertips. Stop looking at it as a toy or an entertainment system and use the power is possesses to build and grow your business.

Also, you can hire a human virtual assistant and delegate lots of tasks you do not want to do or you may not have the time to do. You can speak with them electronically or via an actual phone call and this too saves you money because you do not have a payroll expenses, only an outsourced one. You can save thousands of dollars annually using a virtual assistant. When possible, give it a try.

Here is a good book to read and to educate yourself on the importance of virtual assistants and how much stress they relieve whether they are human virtual assistants or artificially intelligent. The book is called Panic Proof so put it on your library list. If you do not have access to or cannot get to a library, here is a link to get it on Amazon>> https://amzn.to/2slr1G3

If you choose to shop in Amazon, I would greatly appreciate it if you could use the link I have provided. As an Amazon Affiliate, it is possible I can earn a bonus and therefore continue to provide continued content we all enjoy. Thank you in advance!

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Email Power

Today’s blog post is going to talk about something that everyone takes for granted. It has become such an appendage to our lives that we do not give it much thought. The topic on this #MammothMonday is email. More specifically your email.

You get so caught up in your everyday life and everyday chores that you tend to scan your email and move on without giving much thought as to the consequence of not answering. This is a horrible habit to get into. You must learn to discipline yourself to answer your emails. A response as simple as, “Got it”, will cement your presence in your business. When clients and contacts know you are responsive, they feel respected and they feel as if they mattered enough to garner a response. Responding helps to create a positive reaction that will cause people to keep you in the loop and therefore help you to have more control over your business and better yet, you will have clients and contacts feel as if they can count on you and therefore bring you more business.

Also, make sure that you are always clearing your inbox. It is a known fact that if you allow your inbox to fill up with hundreds if not thousands of unanswered emails, that will subconsciously cause you to have unnecessary stress and it will also put you in a terrible habit of ignoring your emails. Make it simple and just delete all unwanted emails quickly. Then scan all emails and find the ones that you can send a quick response of a few words to or even a couple of sentences. Then finally you will be left with a handful of emails that you can tackle one at a time but in more depth.

Finally, there is a specific order to keep in mind and that is to always answer your newest emails first even though you may have seen an email from the same person that arrived earlier. The reason behind this is that the person sending you another email may just be sending you a reminder to respond. Or, they may be sending an additional attachment to the first email and you will be able to see the email feed in this new email which will allow you, once answered, to go back and quickly do yet another cleaning by deleting all prior emails from that person which will once again clear out even more emails.

Have I typed the word email enough yet? Your email is a powerful business tool and should be handled as the commodity that it is. It might feel daunting at first but once you get in the habit and get control of your email account, the task should become second nature to you. So even though this may be a huge task for you, it is very necessary for your continued success.

Now for your continued learning experiences I have a book to help you navigate emails with your business and it is called 3 Word Rebellion. If your library does not have a copy for you to borrow, here is a link to get it on Amazon>> https://amzn.to/2saavsf

If you choose to shop in Amazon, I would greatly appreciate it if you could use the link I have provided. As an Amazon Affiliate, it is possible I can earn a bonus and therefore continue to provide continued content we all enjoy. Thank you in advance!

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Simply Sunday

Just relaxing and thinking about how many times people fail in life and believe that failure to mean you must stop. What an absolutely horrible decision that would be. I wish there was a way to truly explain to people that failing in NOT a defeat. In actuality it is a newly learned lesson. There are no failures, only lessons toward success. Remember that.

Drive it home with a fantastic read called Made In America. This is a great book that chronicles Sam Walton and the thousands of “failures” he experienced before Walmart was born. It is packed with inspiration, determination and blood, sweat and tear filled lessons. Here is a link to get it for a few bucks from Amazon>> https://amzn.to/2MNUUFC

If you choose to shop in Amazon, I would greatly appreciate it if you could use the link I have provided. As an Amazon Affiliate, it is possible I can earn a bonus and therefore continue to provide continued content we all enjoy. Thank you in advance!

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Leaving Broke Behind

Did you know that 8 out of every 10 Americans are broke? For this reason alone, people need financial help, financial planning and even financial mentoring. Whether you get that help through reading books or watching self-help videos or whether you buy an online course, you must do something drastic in order to ensure that you are not in the broke category.

Financial Freedom does not mean that you owe nothing and are debt free. On the contrary, if you are alive and breathing air, you have some type of ongoing debt. For example you could have a monthly nut which includes housing, utilities, food, car, insurance, cable, health and the list can go on. What financial freedom means to most people is that with the money you bring each month, you are able to cover your expenses, save a percentage of that money and have pocket money to enjoy your life.

On this #FundMeFriday, I need to once again remind you to pay yourself first, at least 10% of your check but 20% is ideal and the it is the goal. With the rest of your money you will use that and budget it to make your bill’s and to fund your entertainment. If the savings took out too much, so what. Do not go into that savings to fund your bill’s, instead go find a way to make the extra money to fund your shortage. There are thousands of ways to make extra money like selling old or unwanted stuff on eBay, Poshmark, Letgo, Mercari and evening Facebooks marketplace. You can also drive a couple of hours for Uber or Lyft, babysit, pet walk etc etc etc. There are only excuses not to make a few extra dollars but there are thousands of ways to fund yourself. If you are serious about living financially free, you will find a way rather than find an excuse.

Financial Freedom to most is what I stated above, having that stress free ability to live and save with your actual earnings however, to others, financial freedom is belonging to the seven figure club. It is having the title of being a millionaire and that is a great goal to strive for and it is possible to achieve. Even if you did not make it to millionaire status, would it bother you to hit the half million mark? I really think you would be extremely happy with that status if that is where you landed. That being said, all these financial freedoms are very possible and very doable. All you have to do is want it.

Everyone always asks where do they start I have that perfect starting point for those interested. My signature course, The Main Hustle is opening up soon and if you want to get the discounted presale rate, login to www.TheMainHustle.com/courses and register today. The course not only teaches you how to create and build a business, it teaches you how to maintain it. This is unfortunately the part that many other courses do not teach, the how to maintain and manage that business portion. The course also teaches major life skills that are necessary for success and it contains the steps toward that ever elusive passive income.

If you want a preview on going from nothing to multi millionaire status. Or if you want to read what riches determination can bring to you, I suggest for this weeks reading, Made In America. Absolutely amazing read and an amazing man. Go borrow it from your library or from a friend and just see for yourself what desire and drive can bring you. If neither option is available, Amazon has it for a few bucks and here is the link>> https://amzn.to/2MNUUFC

If you choose to shop in Amazon, I would greatly appreciate it if you could use the link I have provided. As an Amazon Affiliate, it is possible I can earn a bonus and therefore continue to provide continued content we all enjoy. Thank you in advance!

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Know Your Worth

Does it upset you when you do a job for someone and they look at you and question the amount of time you spent performing that job? They expect if you spend half hour on a job then you should be paid like $35 or $50 instead of the $150 or whatever fee you charged them. For this reason, you need to know what your time and what your expertise is worth and be adamant about it or you will get torn apart by whomever it is you are trying to charge. So, on this #TrashItThursday, I want you to throw out all that nonsense in your head where you question whether or not to charge your proper fee or should you “milk your time”, so that this client will think you are worth it. Give me a break. Learn to charge what you are worth.

One way to get this under control is to boost your self-esteem. The reason most people in business are undercutting themselves or questioning their worth is mainly because their self-esteem needs a supercharged boost. Your self-esteem does not come from other people, so do not look to others. Self-esteem comes right from inside your head and one of the main culprits to mentally torturing you is the fact that you are unable to handle negative emotions. You have to make this one of the self-help things in your life that you work on diligently. Take a class or read self-help books to help you overcome this mental battle in your head if you want others to know and appreciate how much you are worth.

Another way to combat this issue is to surround yourself with the right people. These people have to be people who appreciate you and who want what you are offering. You cannot surround yourself with people who are always trying to get you to do work for free or people who always want you to cut them a deal. This world is huge and has an over abundance of people who need you so hold out for them and do not under value yourself because you feel you will not get anyone else who will know your worth.

Finally, body language often speaks louder than words. Yes this is true. People instinctively know if you are cowering and as soon as they smell this vulnerability, they will pounce on you to get what they want. You must be assertive and you must be willing to walk away if they refuse to pay you what you are worth. If they are serious about working with you then they will. If they just were hoping they could get something for free or close to free then they will walk away and you will then know that they were not the right person you should be doing business with. Problem solved.

So, make sure you are always valuing your services for what they are actually worth and what you are worth as the person performing said job. Walk away from people who are always looking to get something for nothing. These people are a dime a dozen and if you give in, you are the one who will be responsible for diminishing your own worth. And, always walk with your head up and your body dominant in knowing the choice is yours whether or not to walk away from a potential sale.

Everyone should be learning on a continuous basis which is why I am always suggesting books. It is very important to your continued success so once again I am going to suggest a book that I have suggested in the past called The Science of Self-Empowerment. As usual, I suggest you go and borrow it from your local library or from a friend. If neither option is available, here is a link to get it from Amazon>> https://amzn.to/2NLloJF

If you choose to shop in Amazon, I would greatly appreciate it if you could use the link I have provided. As an Amazon Affiliate, it is possible I can earn a bonus and therefore continue to provide continued content we all enjoy. Thank you in advance!

Finally, please stay in the know by subscribing to Lori’s Loop and never miss another posting. You can’t go wrong with constant free life and business advise so please click to subscribe! www.themainhustle.com/subscribe

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