Powerful Wealth Building Secrets - Secret # 12 - Wealth Building at a Party With Small Talk? Don’t Sweat it!

Tis’ the season and that means over the next couple of weeks, you have an excellent chance of being trapped in some conversations that you absolutely do not want to be in.

You will need to know how to talk to the people who make networking, mingling, and schmoozing a Holiday Nightmare.
I offer some expert ideas on how to conquer small talk, enjoy it, navigate tricky talk encounters, and yes, network for wealth building.
Here are 6 different situations that you may find yourself in.
The Quiet Talker
The NO Talker
The Interrupter
The Inappropriate Talker
The Close Talker
The Incessant Tallker

• With The Quiet Talker, you may find yourself nodding, and not really knowing for sure what is being said. You can deal with this type of conversation by asking the person to “speak up.” It would be far more rude to just stand there and presumably have a conversation with someone who is expecting a response from you. Be kind, and let them know that you can not understand them.
• Then you have the NO Talker.    Hello? Is anyone there? This person will never be able to hold up his or her end of the conversation. Now, when you are at a social gathering, you really do not need to stand there and TRY to have a meaningful conversation with them, or even try to introduce a way to get their wealth building in gear for the new year! That person will be distracted or they might have just had a bad day and you just don’t need to subject yourself to that type of conversation. You can move on by saying, “It’s been nice talking to you,” and then mingle with the rest of the party goers!
• WOW! The Interrupter!   This party pooper wants to be the one in charge. He or she will finish your sentences or even try to one-up everything you say before you even finish your story! OK. If you talk to this person regularly, YOU need to tutor them on how to talk to you! You can say something like, “Hold on just a minute, I would like to finish what I was saying,” and then after you have done that, pause so they will understand they can add to the conversation if they want to. This may or may not work if the person has had this trait forever! Good Luck!
• Then you have The Inappropriate Talker.  The MO of this person is to talk about people behind their backs, use racial slurs, or even just to use offensive language and they probably don’t even think it is rude or degrading! What is your level of risk with this person? Do you want to steer them in the direction of networking so that you can offer the opportunity to help them in their wealth building for the future, or just schmooze for the one night? If you are offended, you can always say, “I’m sorry, but this topic really is making me feel uncomfortable.” Be careful not to attack the person by personalizing it. I feel that it is always best to be held in the highest regards, so I think it is better to say something and not just stand there listening. The conversation could be overheard, and even though you may not be contributing, another partygoer could think you are into this conversation and that would not be good for your reputation.
• With the Incessant Talker... good luck on being able to add to the conversation!  With this person, you will never get a word in edgewise.  There is not much to be said here (ha,ha,ha) except to nod happily until you can break away!  You can always use the excuse that you need to find the restroom, and just hope this constant blabber decides NOT to follow you there.  At least you will get a few minutes to gather YOUR thoughts before you head back to the gathering!  No doubt, this is not the type of person you want to work with in their quest for wealth building!
• And finally, we have The Close Talker.  I don’t know about you, but I like my space. When you can smell someone’s breath, and be up close and personal with his or her teeth, that is just too close for comfort. I recommend that you move to adjust how you are standing. Reposition your body so that you stand with your shoulder near the person (in other words, sideways). Distance is what you are looking to create here! While talking, raise your voice a little and this will usually cause the person to back up a short distance. Because, now you are invading their comfort level!

Party season means that you never know when you will encounter someone who is searching for a way to enhance his or her wealth building for the future. Join me next time when I will write about some “smooth talking tips.”

Happy Holidays!

Donna Petrella

866.913.6042

Powerful Wealth Building Secrets - Secret # 11 - Is Self-Doubt Stopping Your Start?

IS SELF-DOUBT STOPPING YOUR START?

Is there a vision of something that you have been yearning to do, but have not started?
Why haven’t you?

Do you have a vision of some sort of accomplishment? Why are you not pursuing it?
Have you arrived at the person you want to be? If not, what are you waiting for?
It could very well be that you have self-doubt. At one time or another, self-doubt has even held back the most ambitious of people and put a pause in their wealth building. Sometimes it is very hard to believe in your ability to do everything you are dreaming about or striving to be.

As we grew up, sometimes the information that we received from those around us was encouraging and some was not encouraging or supporting. Sometimes we allow other peoples criticism and expectations of us bolster our self-doubt because we have a fear of making mistakes and their criticism that follows.

We know that everyone makes mistakes in their actions or decisions at some time or another. No one can always be right and make all their decisions or actions good ones. That is just not humanly possible.

Decisions will become much harder to make if we allow fear to get in the way. Mindset is a very important factor in wealth building and if we allow self-doubt and fear to take over, we may very well be setting ourselves up for failure without even knowing it.

Here are some ways to help you get through the feelings of self-doubt and have the creative and prosperous life you have envisioned for your wealth building.

• Remind yourself of your accomplishments. Make a list of the things you have already achieved. If it helps, keep a day to day list of your accomplishments, no matter how small you may think they are.
• Don’t beat yourself up. This may cause even more procrastination on your part. Step back and when you begin doubting yourself use self-talk in a gentle way, not a degrading way. Tell yourself it is ok to stumble and choose a smaller project that you will be successful at.
• Make that smaller project a fun one. Do something you enjoy and just run with it. A positive attitude will help you get back on track and help to ease that self-doubt.
• Acknowledge self-doubt and fear. Make sure you don’t put another label on it. Tell it like it is. Doing this will help you deal with your self-doubt and help you figure out ways to deal productively with it.
• Find a mentor. Everyone should have a mentor so they will have someone positive to model themselves after. When you have support around you that is positive that mindset is contagious. This is the go-to person for when you start having those doubts. Remember, most self-doubt and fears about making decisions are imaginary and your mentor will help to see you through those difficult times.

I hope these few ideas will help move you forward in your quest of wealth building.

Donna Petrella
866.913.6042
http://donnapetrella.com/

Powerful Wealth Building Secrets – Secret #10 – Write a Press Release to Market Your Business

Writing a press release is another great way to get the word out about your new opportunity. When introducing your new business online, keep in mind some very important tips.

• If your news release is correctly written (using optimal keywords) your article can be on page one of a search engine within 24 hours (ex. Google).
• When you use the proper online analytics, you can track how many times your press release has been downloaded and read. You will also have the ability to track the click through rate to your website.
• By submitting your press release online, you bypass editors and go straight to your targeted audience.
• Never submit duplicate copies to multiple sites. Make sure to always create slight variations so you can avoid being penalized by the search engines.
• At the top of your press release, put your header, contact information, and the release date. Make sure that you keep your press release to one page in length.

In my opinion, the most important tip I can give is the proper use of keywords. Research your keywords for the target areas you want to reach and place them strategically in your press release. Add keywords in links back to your site, and make sure your first 250 words are keyword rich.

With an optimized press release, you will have an extremely effective marketing tool and you will experience significant traffic and higher overall search engine rankings.

Taking your time and writing your press release properly will bring you Success in Your home business and will provide powerful wealth building for your future.

Your Success is My Business!
Donna

http://powerfulwealthbuildingsecrets.com/

Powerful Wealth Building Secrets - Secret # 9 - Organic LEADS-Marketing Face to Face

Getting Free Leads Through Face to Face Marketing

Everyone knows that your business can't survive without people to talk to and there are many ways to get leads.  You can buy them from lead vendors, learn how to generate your own organic leads, and you can get your leads by Face to Face Marketing.  We all talk to people everyday and there is absolutely no reason why, if done properly, you can't turn these contacts into leads. 
 I am going to talk about some Do's and Don'ts that will help you in your Journey as an Entrepreneur just by utilizing your daily activities outside the home.(You will want to steer clear of your family and friends).

Do's

• Do remember that you will meet the most amazing people that will change the entire course of your business!
• Do remember that you will get rejection, but that's okay, it's just part of being an entrepreneur.  Every no is one person closer to a yes!
• Do remember that YOU have the control.  You decide how many leads you'll get, and you decide the quality of each lead.  You are in control of your business.
• Do remember that confidence is key.  Even if you have to fake your confidence a few times, you'll notice that you'll actually start to feel more confident.  If you think you can do this, you can.
• Do remember to protect your heart:  do not get emotionally involved with any lead until after they've become part of your business.
• Do remember that "we attract who we are, not who we want".  It is important to work on personal growth everyday.
• Do remember that the more you generate leads this way, the easier it gets!
• Do remember that the people you meet, you may work with for the rest of your life.  It is important to never be misleading and have your integrity in place.

Don'ts

• Don't underestimate the importance of making a strong first impression.
• Don't get into a long conversation about the business when you first meet someone.  If you do that, they will make a decision based on your conversation instead of going through the process of their due diligence.  This is not       fair to them, and it isn't fair to you.
• Don't beat yourself up if you don't get any leads the first time you do this!  I forgot what I wanted to say the first few times I went out.  It is all part of the learning curve.
• Don't prejudge people.  You just never know who will be a good candidate for your opportunity.  It is always a "no" if you don't ask.
• Don't pull out a notebook full of leads' names to write down their information.  You don't want them to feel like you were waiting for someone to come along so you could "pounce" on them.  This is supposed to be a "chance meeting".  You want people to feel special.  Instead, write on the back of a business card, or carry a sticky pad wherever you  go.
• Don't be distracted while talking to someone.  You have one minute to talk to them, and they deserve your full attention during that minute.
• Don't underestimate that we live in an image society.  People WILL judge you on how you look.  Try to look polished.  Even if you have on blue jeans, you can still look neat and professional.
• Don't be comfortable.  Step out of your comfort zone!  Talk to the people that make you sweat.
• Don't beg anyone to check out your opportunity.  That is an insult to you and your business.  They are either ready  to move forward or they are not.

Lead Generation Can Be Fun and Lucrative!  You are in the business of helping people aquire success so that they can have a life of comfort, security and the means to have fun!

Donna
http://donnapetrella.com/


 

POWERFUL WEALTH BUILDING SECRETS-SECRET #8-Branding Yourself is Huge!

FOLLOW THE MONEY!   The most successful entrepreneurs “brand” themselves for heightened visibility in their quest to build wealth. Branding yourself takes time, not money and will make the difference between long-term success and failure.
As an entrepreneur, you will want your target audience to be able to personally relate to you, trust you, like you, and want to do business with you.
There are many ways to brand yourself online that will help promote you and I am only going to touch on a few of them.

•  When searching for a domain name, choose your own name in the dot com version.
• Establish an unforgettable or catchy tagline or slogan for your name so people will remember it easily.
• Write a “blog” so that people will get to know you and you will build a following. As you add quality content, they will come back and they will recommend your blog to others, possibly even link to theirs.
• When adding a picture to an article, blog, or even your website, always use a professional pose. People will relate to that picture and you want to make a good first impression. 
• Branding yourself doesn’t happen overnight and you will want to have a large amount of content online. You have many options for getting content on the internet…writing articles, blogging, and social networking to name a few.
•  Using a unique logo as a header, or at the top of each page will leave a lasting impression that is tied directly to you.
• Always provide value to your readers by offering useful information… even secrets on how you became successful.

As you work to brand yourself, ALWAYS be yourself. People will be able to tell if you are not genuine. Branding yourself will be one of the smartest steps you will take…maybe THE smartest step you will take and will pay off for you in the years to come.
By sharing these powerful wealth-building secrets on “how to brand yourself” I know that you too can become a successful entrepreneur as well.

Donna
http://powerfulwealthbuildingsecrets.com

Powerful Wealth Building Secrets – – Success As You Make Your Journey!Secret #7

Powerful Wealth Building Secrets – Success As You Make Your Journey!Secret #7
This is Part 2 of Secret #7…helping you take the necessary steps to get what you want in your Journey to Success.

•  NEVER SETTLE FOR LESS: If you can associate enough pain with where you are right now, and so much pleasure and joy from your life as you want to design it, you will take the actions necessary to change it. This takes some real thought to make this work. But, it is VERY powerful. If you want a life change to occur, think long and hard about where you are today. Are you getting all you want? Are you the best you can be? Do you want more? If you’re in the doldrums of life and experience tremendous pain and anguish, this will be a little easier for you to do. Simply create a strong association between where you are and the PAIN it causes you. It will quickly motivate you to work away from the pain and work toward the pleasure zone.
•  IMAGINE AND VISUALIZE: Visualize what your life would be like is you had everything you wanted. Where would you live? What would you be driving? Doing? Where would you travel? What would you wear? Where would you eat? Close your eyes and visualize it in your mind, then rewind it and play it again. Repeat this process daily and visualize where you will be. You can also use physical pictures for the visualization process, also known as dream boards, where you actually paste pictures of things, places, words, etc. that help you create images of what you want your life to be like. Many top people use this strategy to get them where they want to go. When you have strong imagery in your mind, it is very difficult to be mentally weak.
•  CHANGE HOW YOU SEE YOURSELF: If you feel you are weak, shy, timid, or unsuccessful, reinvent yourself. Start today seeing from a new set of eyes, become a resident in a new neighborhood! Be what you want to be, not what you are. Actors do this all the time. It’s exactly what they do. Their careers are based on reinventing themselves. Act the part that you want to play…and start doing it today.
•  STAY FOCUSED: This final step I very simple. You MUST stay centered and totally focused on the task at hand. If you were to play in a tennis match, you focus on the ball. If you are playing in the PGA, your focus is to mentally stay on track. Golfers can’t let their mind slip for even one single shot. Focus totally on success, victory, and winning. There is no other option. Don’t allow anyone to deter you. In the case of mental toughness and network marketing, often your biggest deterrent is generally YOU. Keep your eye on the ball until the game is over.

MOMENTUM. MOMENTUM. MOMENTUM. This time of year always generates a growth in momentum in the home based business industry. Make your journey one of Success!

Donna
http://powerfulwealthbuildingsecrets.com

Powerful Wealth Building Secrets - Secret # 7- Success As You Make Your Journey!

Powerful Wealth Building Secrets-Secret#7-Success As You Make Your Journey--Part 1  
ENJOY THE JOURNEY---if you think you won’t be happy until you reach financial success, you will be sorely disappointed. If you cannot find happiness where you are… when you are wealthy, you will still be unhappy.
You will experience challenges and or obstacles along the way. This is the first of a 2 part post that will help you take the necessary steps to get what you want in your Journey to Success!

• GETTING IN THE GAME: If you stay in the game and play it with regularity, meaning you’re in the field DOING it, you begin to develop a level of natural toughness that comes with the territory. If you work your business with regularity and are taking consistent daily strides forward, you will naturally begin to develop mental strength. Think about that for a moment. Think in your mind about how a callus is created and the toughness that comes out as a result of it. It works the same way on the mental side.  
• READ AND LISTEN DAILY: Spend at least 30 minutes a day, EVERY DAY reading and/or listening to someone that inspires you toward greatness. If you don’t do this, you are killing yourself, cheating yourself, and robbing yourself of your potential. Don’t mess this up. Focus on working hard on YOU! You Are Worth It!  
• POSITIVE SELF-TALK: Positive emotional statements spoken in the present tense condition the subconscious mind to turn those thoughts into realities. What you speak and think about, you become. 

If you spend time thinking about how bad you are doing and how poor, or unsuccessful you are, you will stay there. On the contrary, if you spend only time using positive daily affirmations that say things like, “I am alive and full of energy” or I am successful and attract powerful, energetic people to my business”, you will become those very things you think and talk about. “I am in the process of earning my biggest month ever”. Write down a series of positive and powerful affirmations that are spoken in the PRESENT TENSE that evoke EMOTION in you. Then, read them daily at least three times. Read them once in the morning, at lunch and prior to going to bed. Train your subconscious mind to make these things a reality, and start doing it today.

While on your journey, remember that we live in a wonderful time when we can be, do, and have whatever we want in life.  On my next post, I will talk about focusing, changing, visualizing, and settling.

In my journey as a successful entrepreneur, I have developed some powerful wealth building secrets that I will share with you so that you too can become a successful entrepreneur as well.

Your Success is My Success.

Donna

http://donnapetrella.com/

Powerful Wealth Building Secrets - Secret #6-SUCCESS-You Can Have It Now

We all want to be SUCCESSFUL, but do you know what it takes?
Following, you will find some tips that I have found to be very meaningful in my Journey to Success!

S=Self esteem/self confidence…learn all you can about personal development and how you can improve yourself-listen to positive cd’s, read positive books and be careful what you say to yourself out loud. But, when we think fear, discouragement, and failure, that’s what we get. Doubt is your enemy! Always be positive! Bring positive energy to yourself, and all around you! You can’t be a winner if you are a whiner!
U=Uncover the REAL reason you are here…What is YOUR PURPOSE-once you discover what it is—spend each day of your life passionately fulfilling it. Here’s a clue—it’s not just to make $$. Each day you have an opportunity to change lives and create HOPE.
C=Choose wisely the people you hang out with and listen to…resist negative influences—sometimes that might even be someone you love.
C=Consistency……………….80% of success is SHOWING UP!
E=Earn the right to succeed—become an EXPERT……….it is not free—pay the price willingly---the highway to success is a toll road—Success does not come at bargain basement prices.
S=Stay in the game… If you want to win! You can’t hit a homerun if you are sitting in the dugout or on the sofa watching TV. Climb to the top or be found dead on the side of the road. CAUTION: Be careful of the rollercoaster ride. Be like the duck on the water…on the surface the water is smooth, but when you look under the water you are paddling like crazy. When you have a disappointment—it’s not that you fall, it’s how quickly can you get up? Be like a little rubber ball…bounce back FAST! Don’t compare yourself to others...this is a journey.
NEVER, NEVER, NEVER give up on YOURSELF, and your dreams.
S=Set HIGH Goals…..high enough to get you EXCITED! Visualize it every day—paint yourself in the picture—taste it, feel it, smell it. (To take advantage of the law of abundance, we must think strength, think health, think riches.)
In order to succeed beyond your wildest expectations—you need some WILD expectations—DREAM BIG! Then have a plan of action to get it done!
F=Free yourself from fear….fear of success, fear of what people think, fear of failure, fear of rejection…the best way to overcome fear is ACTION. You can’t be a winner and be afraid to lose. Be courageous in the battle of fear!
Remember, there is no permanent security on this earth, there is only opportunity! You have the best opportunity on planet earth.
U=Understand what you are doing is a REAL business…..it will take time, training, tenacity, AND OH---did I mention the “m” word? MONEY? Expect some debt in the beginning.
L=Listen well & Laugh often…when you can learn to listen well that will be the difference between you making $50K per year or $50K per month!

• Spend time with the serious rather than the curious. It’s about finding out what people NEED and showing them how they can get it.
• Lastly…Remember to have fun!... Put a smile on your face!

After all, if you don’t enjoy are doing, why should anyone want to join you?
BEING SUCCESSFUL IS A CHOICE. WHAT DO YOU CHOOSE?

In my journey as a successful entrepreneur, I have developed some powerful wealth building secrets that I will share with you so that you too can become a successful entrepreneur as well.
Donna
For more information:
http://powerfulwealthbuildingsecrets.com

Powerful Wealth Building Secrets-Secret # 5-Successfully Growing Your Business

GROWING YOUR BUSINESS FOR SUCCESS

When venturing out into the Home Business industry, learning to pace yourself is definitely critical. 

• As you start your wealth building as an entrepreneur, focus on delivering excellent customer service and be sure to maintain a warm rapport with your potential market. Decide your niche and then focus on that group.  
• Stay away from competition with the larger businesses, because when you are just starting out it is very tough to compete with them. This will bring out the natural strengths and advantages of your business opportunity instead of trying to mimic some huge company that might be on the way out anyway. 
• By offering something different, the customers of those mammoth opportunities just may be waiting for that “personal touch” because they do NOT want more of the same.  Large companies have grown to such proportions that they have simply lost touch with the customer.
• By growing your company slowly, with a good base of loyal customers, your business will be more effective over time.The larger business opportunities simply pour venture capital into huge advertising and marketing campaigns that are loaded with hype and will simply fall flat if they do not have a powerful product or good customer service to back it.
• It will be very tempting for you to want to grow your home business quickly, but remember that you can always expand later, after you have become profitable and you are on the way to powerful wealth building.
• No matter what, NEVER give up. Remember that starting a home business takes time and consistency. Don’t worry about what others are doing or saying, just stick to your game plan. Hold fast to your niche and ALWAYS provide good customer service. And don’t forget that successful entrepreneurs can find proven powerful wealth building secrets.

Check back often for more of my Secrets of Powerful Wealth Building.

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Powerful Wealth Building Secrets - Secret #4 - Entrepreneurial Development for the Beginner

Do You Have What It Takes to Be An Entrepreneur?

Successful Entrepreneurs Can Find Powerful Wealth Building Secrets.

• Do you know the difference between what sounds good and what sounds realistic?
• What are you looking for in your home business?
• What is it you picture as the perfect home-business?
• Can you see that you could be sitting on a beach with a computer and earn money?
• Do you think that selling to your family and friends are what you want to do?
• Do you picture yourself out and networking with others?
• Do you have the IT technology/know-how to be in the industry?

The goal is to decide what fits you. What are the important factors? Money, product, community, profit, time factor, being your own boss, family time, flexibility of program (I can do it anytime vs. 9-5), system and support … some/all of the above? This is just the start of what a new home business entrepreneur MUST ask themselves to make sure it is the right decision for them and their family. You determine your future. You must have the willingness to push beyond. However, your fate is ultimately left up to you. For more information on how to discover what exactly you need to be a new entrepreneur and discover Powerful Wealth Building Secrets... stay tuned for my next post!

For more information:
http://prosperityconnections.com/

Powerful Wealth Building Secrets - Secret # 1- Get Started on Your Journey

It all began 3 years ago when I was semi-retired and had way too much time on my hands. As most of us do when we get antsy and are looking for something to do, I began the search online looking for something to fill in the time space and make some extra money. I had absolutely no idea what I wanted to do, so I jumped at the first opportunity I came across.

In my local newspaper I replied to an advertisement for entrepreneurs and a chance to make a fortune easily and quickly. There were even two people who had given their testimonials and one was actually from the same city, so I figured that if I could look her right in the eyes, I would know for sure if the business was legitimate. We met, and I did sign up with her to have my own home business where, according to her, I could work a few hours a week and make lots of money. Well, it wasn’t that easy nor quickly but I am well on my way now and have some Powerful Wealth Building Secrets for the new, aspiring entrepreneur. I know that you can make a substantial amount of money working from home; you just need to know how.

Before you “open the doors” my Powerful Wealth Building Secrets will help you start your journey to being a successful, profitable entrepreneur.

Dedication and Organization of Your Work Space:

•  It is very important to have an area of your home that will be used only to work your business. There will be many distractions ranging from barking dogs to crying babies. The ideal place would be somewhere that is not a high traffic area. A spare bedroom, bonus room above the garage, or maybe a basement that is finished would be ideal. It is also a good idea to have a door that will block out background sounds. The corner of a kitchen, family room, or the dining room table would not be a good idea.
• After you have established where you want to have your office, you will want to make sure you have a desk or sturdy table because this is where you will be spending the majority of your time. Make sure your table or desk is large enough to hold the necessary things that will enable you to be successful as an entrepreneur. You will need room for your computer monitor, printer (fax, scanner,) telephone, and other various items that you can reach at arms length.
•  I have found that having the right desk chair is extremely important. You will need one that has great support and is comfortable and easy to adjust. You will find that there will be nothing worse than having a headache, backache, or a stiff neck from sitting at your desk for hours in an uncomfortable chair.
•  Your phone line should be a dedicated line that is separate from your home phone and used for your business only. It is very unprofessional for a child to answer or a client to be unable to reach you because your older children have tied the line up. By having the separate line, you will avoid the problem of deciphering your bills at tax time so you can determine the amount of time each month your phone was used for business purposes. A phone that has a speaker and a separate handset is ideal. Make sure the handset has a connection for a headset. That way, while you are having a conversation with someone, you can be at your keyboard, or be able to freely move about you desk if you need to find anything.
•  Next, you will need a file cabinet, or other means to keep your files. You may have nothing to file now, but that is all going to change. You will have expenses, bank statements, client information, invoices and such that you can begin filing now rather that trying to backtrack later. This will avoid your spending hours with this task rather than having the time for your business. You will want a wastebasket and possibly a paper shredder. There may be information you will want to shred at some point because of the identity theft problem, and to protect yourself, you want to do everything you can.
•  Now, you want to make your office a place you want to be. You will want to personalize it to suit your tastes. Some people like to have plants, pictures on the walls and even a music source. Remember, this is where you are going to spend many hours and you want it comfortable and personal.

Welcome to the world of entrepreneurship! Your success is my business.  For more information:
http://prosperityconnections.com/

Stay tuned for more tips for a successful journey of powerful wealth building secrets!

Powerful Wealth Building Secrets - Secret # 3 - Do You Have the COURAGE to Succeed in Home Business?

My Powerful Wealth Building Secrets have introduced me to many wonderful leaders in the home business community.  Below you will find just one of those friends.

James Roswell Quinn, a Keynote Speaker and friend of mine, discovered this obscure speech on courage by the late William Penn Patrick, (former CEO of Holiday Magic).  It is now my pleasure to share it with you. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have and that you will read it often and share it because we all need COURAGE. If you are a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned entrepreneur, be it in a home business, a brick and mortar business, or working in the traditional employment marketplace: you will find the information below inspiring and helpful.

COURAGE

(Adapted from a 1971 speech by William Penn Patrick, CEO of Holiday Magic)

Why is it that most lives are controlled by small and petty circumstances? I am saddened as I watch people lose the good and the great things that are within their reach, that could be theirs with but a little act of courage. Mediocre, average people are the ones I speak of here.

• These are the people who have so little self-esteem that they cannot trust their own thoughts and judgments, and who, in the final analysis, must rely on outside sources for their decisions.
• These are the people who are ruled by the mob, or who accept all that they read as the truth, and finally become like the mob.
• These are the people who have some degree of success, only when caught upon the crest of a wave that was generated by one of the few, exceptional self-directed individuals.
• These are the people who have a positive attitude for that moment they are in the presence of positive individuals, but when left alone, fall to their negative knees.
•  These are the people who sell their birthright – the commitment to their own thoughts – for fear of what they think their neighbor might think.
• These are the people who stand tall as they are prompted by the actions of the mob, but are terrified of the silence of their own presence.
• These are the people who follow and fear to lead.
• These are the people who hide their deeds in the cloak of nobility, since their dishonesty presents them from dealing with truth and reality.
• These are the people who cry “foul” when life has passed them by.
• These are the people who are ruled by circumstances.

Strong people create circumstances that serve their needs and desires. If you area a person of circumstances, the cure for this disease is courage. Courage is the most beautiful of all human expressions. Courage, as I see it, is an act in the face of fear. We only need courage when we are afraid, which means that we need courage almost all of the time because we are afraid of something almost all of the time.

 I have discovered that fear becomes a coward when faced with but a small act of courage, and further, that the muscle of courage will grow stronger with continued use. My advice to myself is –Do those things which you fear, and keep doing them until you are no longer afraid. Then you will become the master of your fate.
 I have studied the deeds of people both great and small. In this study there appear to be many differences. But all the differences that count have one single thing at their base – Courage.
 Courage is that one ingredient that separates the strong from the weak, the successful from the unsuccessful, and the great from the average. All the things you desire in life have one common handle that is made for the hand of the person of courage.

To be afraid is to be alive.  To act against that fear is to be a Leader.  Someone once said, "I'd rather die on my feet than live on my knees."


Your SUCCESS is My business.
Donna Petrella
For more information: http://prosperityconnections.com/


Permission granted by Quinn, Inc. for Donna Petrella, 2009

Powerful Wealth Building Secrets - Secret # 2 -Get Organized For Success!

Now that your office is under control, let’s organize your day for Success!

  Remember – you don’t have to spend a lot – to make a lot! Not today -- Not with the Internet.

Ok, your office is in the process of being organized for quick access to information that will help you be successful in a time efficient manner. Let me be the first to Congratulate you on setting it up in a way that you know where your tasks, contact list, open items, follow-up categories, finances, and of course marketing and advertising schedules are so you can clearly analyze profitable ads and marketing vs. those that do not perform.

I believe you are ready to begin your daily work schedule commitments in the comfort of your own “home office.”

Since you will be working from home, it is very important to your success to make sure you have specific times scheduled for your business.

Decide which hours of the day you will be working your business. Schedule it in your weekly planner and you may want to use a highlighter to target those specific times.

You must commit and spend those hours doing the activities that will bring you income. Your daily formula for success should include at a minimum specific times that are for calling and/or talking to people face to face (networking). In your, “downtime”, which can be more important than a personal touch including but not limited to: advertising with ad words, internet marketing through Google, Yahoo, AOL, etc., blogging, updating social networking sites, personal branding, and of course on-going learning of new techniques for growing your business.

Which leads me to a question....

“DO YOU FEEL YOUR CURRENT COMPANY OFFERS THE NEWEST TECHNIQUES, INTERNET MARKETING IDEAS & CONCEPTS FOR SUCCESS & YOUR INCOME POTENTIAL?”... 

If not - you are like me... 
I had to find a professional solution online that was independent, easy to use & available to me to gain market share and knowledge leading me to my successful Company - Prosperity Connections!

Previously – I found that my sponsor…while I have learned a lot and he/she usually offers the “necessary qualifying or start-up sales” does provide excitement – it quickly ends. Whether it is a 1-up, 2-up, 3 way conferencing, etc. – depending on the type of company you are involved in; typically, after your sponsor makes “their money” and/or fulfills the requirements things seem to quiet down.

Tools & Assistance:

      A Team that cares about your growth…not your up line!

If so – you are like 95% of the online business entrepreneurs and will soon find – this is not for you and/or if you don’t find a solution ASAP – you will be broke. I can share with you things that I have learned from years of experience as well as introduce you to top internet marketers who only have one goal – to teach you how to succeed, brand yourself, become a successful person – be that 3-5% who can work from home and be a 6 or 7 figure earner – in a legitimate, trusting and worthwhile manner, while balancing your family life, home life, and social life.

Depending on the type of business you have chosen, you may need to have time built in for training calls by either your company or the person(s) that introduced you to your business. Make sure that you are not wasting your time doing activities that are NOT income producing.

Success vs. Failure

I have to share things I have heard throughout my years in this industry. What I am referring to are people who are online all day – but are searching internet engines, reading, but not producing anything. People who purchased and/or created their own leads but are not calling individuals – but relying on internet, email, or the other person to call them “usually advertised as a ‘hands-off’ approach”. Let me be candid – there is no way to make money period…by doing nothing…that is until you have a solid base to work from! Someone has to do the work to earn the reward whether you outsource it or not. Basically - then your time vs. income ratio does a huge 360 very fast – if you plan it right.

I am here to help with a team of experts whom I have done business with and can tell you they are not only upstanding colleagues but the best of the best and are here for you (and myself – yes myself – I still work my business every day – why because I strive to do better each and every day).

Intrigued? ...  Skeptical?

We offer a free trial period!

Let me be the first to say this is not stagnant/old information – it is up to date – entrepreneur development and internet marketing information including: free calls, free internet tips and tricks, and networking methods for you to gain an insight to the hottest info on the market today. This allows you to stand out from the rest. Why would we do this for free? Because unlike others – our team is what we say we are – we want you to see how fluid – rapidly changing and entrepreneurial minded we are. We want you to try before you have to “buy” – yet again! If you don’t like what you see – fine. Nothing lost -- But I can Guarantee – you still will gain information at the very least…

Our team is big enough, strong enough, and we are leaders in the industry willing to help others. We are self-made entrepreneurs that want to see individuals realize and profit from online business marketing. Working from home is not ALWAYS a scam – even though over 90% are… or quickly become one after going live. Our “FREE” does not come with all these black ink that other companies do…require money up front and then giving a long list of things to do to get your money back. Actually, just the opposite – no money is required upfront. We want you to come, listen and learn.

Being honest – you will either believe or not. That is up to you – you are now YOUR OWN BOSS! The only person to blame for failure is you – the only person to pat on the back for success is you!

Respecting work hours!

This last tip may sound as if it doesn’t need to be said, but, you MUST let your family and friends know they have to respect your work hours. There are many folks that don’t realize that when you work from home it is challenging -- you can’t be interrupted just because they (a friend, family, neighbor, sales person, etc.) want to chat…that is, not if you want to be successful. You can’t do laundry, clean, vacuum etc. You must think of your office, while at home, as “an out-side office of your home”. We will cover this in the next series..."How to do business in your home, while maintaining the executive leadership you deserve as a professional in your field and working from your home!"

Have a meeting with your family and come up with some rules. Even though you are home, you cannot be interrupted except for certain situations; which have been decided in advance. Remember, if you make plans with family or friends; make sure it is written down in your weekly planner so that you won’t have to disappoint them due to a scheduling conflict.

You and your family need to recognize that you have to delegate necessities of the family, house-hold chores, etc. just like you would if you had a commute every day. You cannot be available all the time even though you are NOW working from home. You need to clearly state – THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS THERE IS NO COMMUTE! For many, the hours of an executive or owner of a business are long. For those who succeed, the hours and tasks are much more difficult; require on-going supervision and much more to be profitable. The hours normally for many are longer – and much more difficult.

Has anyone ever told you that? Or just said – it is easy – do it from home and be a millionaire!!! I tell the truth – that is why I have a great group of entrepreneurs, like-minded, honest and trusting people I can not only call colleagues, clients – but FAMILY! Help your family, spouse, children, roommate, etc. to understand that you have a home business and they need to respect your commitment to it.

Realize that you can’t please everyone all of the time. Most families find the more successful a home-business entrepreneur gets; the harder it is on the family – until the other person can retire and join in.

Just like location, location, location -- is to Real Estate…

Organization, Planning and Execution ...

are necessary parts of the FORMULA FOR SUCCESS for any

home based business owner or entrepreneur.

Join me next time for more powerful wealth building secrets!!

For More Information:  http://prosperityconnections.com/

Donna Petrella
Black Diamond Executive

Prosperity Connections

Home Business Entrepreneur Coach, Mentor and Consultant