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Dear
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When you were a child, did you ever imagine yourself to be something else...like a princess, a cowboy, an astronaut, a doctor, or some other character. I did. I would transform myself into a particular character for a period of time and have a wonderful adventure.
My favorite was to imagine I was a fashion show producer and I would use the sheets my mother had washed and hung on the line as the curtains for my stage. Then I would borrow the clothing that was hanging beside the sheets as costumes for the dogs and cats that were to portray the models in my shows. Often I could hear the orchestra playing as the curtain opened. Of course, I was the only one that heard it and there were times when my furry pets had no desire to parade across my make-shift stage, but I would occupy myself for hours producing these shows. Interesting that when I grew up, I went into modeling and then to producing fashion shows with human models, real orchestras, and fabulous stages. There’s just no place in the world that has better stages than Las Vegas and I have had the honor of producing incredible shows in many of the major showrooms in our city. Why am I telling you this?
Because you can use this same skill today. Imagine yourself being the person you want to become. Shakespeare said, “Assume a virtue if you have it not.” In other words, act the part. Just imagine you are the person you would like to be and it won’t be long until you realize you are. “Oh sure,” you say. “That sounds easy. Who are you kidding?” I can just hear you.
It’s true. The subconscious part of our minds causes us to feel and act in agreement with what we imagine to be true about ourselves and our environment. When we realize our behaviors are a result of the images and beliefs our minds create, we free ourselves to use our imaginations as though our thoughts are reality. If we see ourselves performing a certain way, our subconscious mind perceives we are actually performing that way. The subconscious doesn’t know the difference between what is real and what is imagined. It only knows what we tell it. We can think ourselves into success and prosperity by concentrating on the good we have now and focusing on a positive future. Whatever thoughts you hold in your conscious mind give direction to your subconscious. Whatever you impress on the subconscious mind will be what you experience in your life. William James, the father of American psychology said, “The power to move the world is in your subconscious mind.” When have we ever needed this power more than now?
Your imagination is like a muscle. It can be strengthened with exercise the same as physical exercise strengthens your body.
Challenge your old assumptions. Avoid predictable patterns. Let your imagination soar. Change your angle so you view things from new perspectives. Make new connections. Shake things up a bit and take risks. Critics come in two forms…other people and in your own head. Ignore both. Lighten up and have some fun.
Use your imagination to create some wonderful adventures. Maybe you no longer imagine yourself as a cowboy, an astronaut, or a princess, but there are so many other possibilities waiting for you when you set yourself free from the limitations of other people’s expectations, as well as your own. Every day you have the opportunity to imagine a better life…..and before long, you will discover, you are there!
Yamte*,
*You Are More Than Enough
Gearing Up for Gritty Times…
Reaping the Benefits of Business Networking |
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By Susan RoAne
Author and editor, Michael Korda, wrote that one thing we must have by 40 is a network of people we know. Whether we are twenty four, forty or qualify as members of AARP, the advice still rings true. I called it our SAFETY NET in The Secrets of Savvy Networking and likened it to that safety net that firefighters use to save people. The current business and economic times are much like walking that tightrope on high. The fall can only be protected by a safety net---work of friends, colleagues, acquaintances and clients. All those people we encounter in all facets of our life are part of that safety net.
None of this is new. In fact, it's same-old, same-old, What is new is that part of our safety net is online in business and social networking sites liked Linked In or Facebook. But our networking cannot be limited to internet interaction. We must be active off-line in "our space".
Just as important as our business network is to us in TRUE GRITty times is that we are part and parcel of the safety nets of others. We have information, sources, ideas, leads, expertise that supports our contacts, friends and colleagues in their potential free fall from the grace of a business, a job or a career.
What to do to ensure the strength of our safety network? NETWORK as if it's your source of oxygen.
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Identify who you know. Some of those people are in online networks but others are not. Get a clear picture of who you know from all facets of your life. It may sound remedial but write those names down. Use your PDA, contact management program or, go retro, and get out a blank piece of paper and pencil.
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Re-connect. Whether you send an email, text or call, be sure to stay in touch. A bonus tip: Do so when things are going well and you need nothing. But if things are looking shaky (you are not getting enough referrals, the company you work for is downsizing, clients are not beating a path to your door), re-connect.
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Stay visible. Online sources are fabulous and today's social media affords us great opportunities to be connected to others. BUT the meat of the matter starts to sizzle when we MEET, face – to – face. SHOW UP at local networking events, your chamber, the Rotary, BNI, community and charity events and fundraisers, etc.. That is the heart and soul of How To Work A Room®. So much more happens when we shake hands, laugh, converse and share a beverage or a meal. Face to face communication offers a connection that has depth that inspires us to want to help our dinner, beer or coffee mate.
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Offer/ASK for ideas, leads, referrals, assistance of any type. Research indicates that we feel good when we help others. By the same token, they will feel good when they can help us. This is not only a business networking tip but also a lifestyle lesson.
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Follow-through. That is the key to the kingdom. Without it, nothing happens. We don't expand our network, develop new ideas or build relationships. Send the email, the text message or, better yet, be different and use your phone to make a call. The phone is two-way communication and allows for a dialogue rather than some words on a screen that could easily be misinterpreted.
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Keep people in the loop. Let people know the progress of their suggestion, referral, lead or advice. It's the savvy and considerate thing to do. NO ONE likes to find out that a lead produced a job, client or membership in an organization from the grapevine. That doesn't reflect well on us.
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Acknowledge all good deeds done on your behalf. Giving thanks is a given. When the good times come around, you'll have a great network in place and some wonderful friends you've made along the way.
BONUS Tip: Be nice, be kind, be generous. Why? Why not? It costs nothing and the ROI is tremendous.
© 2009 RoAne. All rights reserved.
The above information is based on Face To Face: How To Reclaim the Personal Touch in a Digital World by Fireside, Simon and Schuster, Oct. 08.
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What It Is:
An exercise in imaginative thinking.
What You’ll Need:
- A sunny warm day
- A blanket or beach towel
- Comfortable clothing
- A notebook to write in
- A pen or pencil
How It Works:
You can do this by yourself or with someone you love. Get out an old blanket or a big beach towel, wear some comfortable clothes, and go outside. Find a safe spot to spread out your blanket or towel. Take off your shoes.. Now lie down and look up at the clouds. Observe all the shapes and movements of the clouds. Let your imagination show you pictures and faces in the sky.
Then get out your notebook and write a creative description of one of your dreams. Think of every adjective and declarative statement you can use…and use them.
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I play daily in the creative workshop of my soul. I let my imagination run free to build the future of my dreams. I see myself taking all the steps necessary to reach my goals. Mountains move aside and roadblocks melt away as I move resolutely toward success. I bring the joy of my accomplishments into my experiences. I see my success and it is reality. I am more than enough.
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