Jun
1
2011
More great words of wisdom from my friend Steve Straus!
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Today's Topic - PRINCIPLE: Fail To Fit In
(Principles are basic truths that, when applied,
cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)
When you just fit in, your passion dies a little.
When you just fit in, we all lose the contribution you
could have made.
When you just fit in, you believe in your own truth a
little less.
Fitting in sucks.
You fit in because you're afraid to stand up, stand out.
You fit in because you've been conditioned to, by them,
by the system.
You fit in because you don't believe in you, you believe
in them, in the system.
Fitting in kills you a little.
But don't fail to fit in just because it makes you unique.
That's merely being needy for attention. That's using the
outside, their reactions, to define you.
Fail to fit in because it would be inauthentic for you to
do anything else! That comes from a place so deep
inside you that you may not have even seen it before.
If "they" don't like it when you fail to fit in, you may be
planted in the wrong place.
We don't need you to fit in. We need you to inspire us.
To show us what we're capable of, too.
Coaching Point: Where, recently, have you failed to fit in?
YOU ARE FREE TO FORWARD THIS. And Thanks!
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May
25
2011
Here’s a brilliant new 3-minute coaching from my friend Steve. No doubt I am realigning myself!!!
Enjoy!
Peace and love ~ Elle
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Steve Straus - Coach Subscribers: 1600+ Readers: 3200+ 25MAY11
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Today's Topic - DISTINCTION: Choose vs. Chase
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten,
cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)
[While this Distinction has particular application to
sales and sales people, it has application for all types
of relationships.]
Imagine that you are selling a product or service and
there are very few prospects for your offering. Because
of this scarcity of potential buyers you market, send
out sales literature in a variety of forms, initiate cold
calls, track down suspects, and try to win over
prospects into becoming customers. Whew. Tiring.
This is what chasing is about.
Now imagine that, for several reasons, every morning
there is a line at your door of people eager to buy
what you're selling. (Picture a hot new restaurant or
a sports team in the playoffs.) You realize that
because of this abundant demand you can't take on
all of the business, you've got to say no to some of
them. So you use a filter to sort out the best ones.
Your filtering criteria -- profitability, ease, whether
you like them, their ability to refer, etc. -- assists you
in having the best potential buyers float to the top.
Those you let buy from you. This is what choosing
is all about.
Few people in sales are clear that being in the
choosing business is possible for them. They just
assume that they have to chase. They think they
have to sell to people instead of having people buy
from them. When you're the purchaser which do
you prefer, to be sold at or assisted to buy from?
Buy from, of course.
Why not study your market to find out what they
are really passionate to buy, what will help them
solve their problems or give them the opportunity
of a lifetime? Find out what they want.
Coaching Point: How much energy are you spending
being a better chaser? Could you use some of it
setting yourself up to be a chooser?
YOU ARE FREE TO FORWARD THIS. And Thanks!
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Apr
25
2011
I hope this message finds you well!
First thing first, how is your theme manifesting this year? I’d love to hear about it.
My theme,”It’s Happening!“, has been manifesting in a few, sometimes surprising, ways and I’m sure there are a few more ways that I haven’t even noticed yet only because they’re happening right now. So have faith that your theme is manifesting itself in the most glorious of ways and at the end of the year we can look back together and be grateful for all the wonderful things that have come our way. :)
But there is one thing that I do want to tell you about. I had one of my best “It’s Happening!”‘s just a few days ago! (It was a HUGE step for me!)
As you may already know, I’ve been working on a short film project for the past 2 years. This is something that is very close to my heart and I’ve been working very hard at developing the script and getting the story just right.
BOY is about an 8 year old boy who, in spite of having to struggle through war and the wrath of a heartless soldier, gains the insight to lead the world to peace. It’s a story that could potentially touch millions of people and perhaps inspire us to take that monumental step towards peace. So that’s why it’s taken me so long to get the story just right?
But just right it is and this project is ready for the next step (that huge “It’s Happening!” step that I just took a few days ago).
You see, the story of BOY is now ready for production. Production is a very complex machine that involves a lot of talent, equipment and materials. This is something I definitely can’t do alone. I need a lot of help.
… But more importantly I need your help.
The HUGE step that I took a few days ago is I began my campaign to raise the funds to produce Boy. As you can imagine, it requires a lot of resources to get production machine going and to take care and of all of the talented people.
So you might be thinking that my request is a financial one. Well, you’re partially right and here’s why I say that. I know what it’s like to be asked for money. I also know what it’s like to not be in a position to give money. So, my request for help is not just financial.
If you want to help out financially, please visit the fundraising campaign on IndieGoGo (http://www.indiegogo.com/boy).
Alternatively, you can help me spread the word by doing the following:
- ‘LIKE’ the BOY page on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/BOY/117480124999261).
- Invite your friends to “Like” BOY as well.
- Pass this email on to friends you think would like to make a difference.
There is a lot of interesting up to date information about the project on both the IndieGoGo website and the Facebook Page. So, regardless of your involvement, please visit these pages.
BOY is definitely a story that we could all relate to. We’ve all experienced unbelievable pain in our lives and this story will show us that no matter what you experience in life, there is always a way to find peace.
If you’ve ever wanted to make a difference now’s your chance. All you have to do is make a pledge by clicking a few buttons and/or telling a few friends and you will be making a HUGE difference. Together we’ll make BOY the little movie that made a big difference.
Thank you very much for your help.
Peace and love,
Elle de Champagne
p.s. If you have any fundraising ideas, I would love to hear from you.
Visit http://www.boy-themovie.com for more information.
Apr
13
2011
Here's another great 3 minutes from Steve that I felt compelled to share. Enjoy!!!
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Today's Topic - PRINCIPLE: Allow
(Principles are basic truths that, when applied,
cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)
(3rd in a series of 5)
You might think allowing is easy. There is plenty of
evidence to the contrary.
Allowing is about getting you out of the way.
It's so easy to think that you, and you alone, cause
all of your outcomes to occur. "If it is to be, it's up
to me" was a popular saying a few years ago. Well it is
up to you...to ask and then release it. To allow, not
to make happen. This is a big deal. Allowing is about
not doing, and we so want to do!
Allowing is about trusting. And about abundance.
And about desire.
Allowing follows asking. After you ask, allowing is
opening the door to allow what you have asked for
to come in. But you may have barriers to allowing.
Some common barriers are, "I must earn what comes
to me." "I don't really deserve what I've asked for."
"I asked for more than I believe is possible." "If all of
what I asked for really does come, I'll be overwhelmed."
You will want to discover and resolve all your barriers
to allowing. There, that will give you plenty to do!
Coaching Point: Are you really throwing the door
wide open to allow what you ask for to come in?
YOU ARE FREE TO FORWARD THIS. And Thanks!
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Mar
16
2011
Another great one from Steve.
Peace and love,
Elle
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Today's Topic - DISTINCTION: Luggage vs. Baggage
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten,
cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)
Baggage.
Just the word, used as a complete sentence, can evoke
an emotional response because it has come to be used
in the context of something unpleasant. "She/he has so
much emotional baggage," is not a generally positive
observation to make of someone. Or, to have made of
you.
Luggage is a more neutral term. Luggage is used to
carry useful stuff. You use luggage to take the things
you believe you will want and need on a trip. "Packing
light" is a positive process; taking only what is useful.
The distinction between luggage and baggage, then, is
in the contents. Luggage assists you. Baggage weighs
you down.
Coaching Point: Who packs your (emotional) bags?
You, living in the present, or your past?
[Thanks to Clive Wilson (www.primeast.com) for inspiring
this S3MC.]
YOU ARE FREE TO FORWARD THIS. And Thanks!
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