Most people give credit, for the following quote, to Dale Carnegie. And just in case you never heard of him. He was the guy who wrote “How to Win Friends and Influence People.” And he knew what he was talking about. It’s a book still used, after 83 years, to motivate sales people. Because Mr. Carnegie was a pro at motivating people to look up. Here’s the quote:
“Two men looked out from prison bars. One saw mud, the other stars.”
That quote shows how important your perspective is. And you could say the guy who saw mud represents anyone who tends to look down in tough times.
And the guy who saw stars represents those who look up.
But it’s more important to notice how both guys are looking at the same scene from the same place.
OK, let’s say your job or your current way to make a living is like the prison those two guys were in. And you’re staring out a metaphorical window at your current circumstances. Are you gonna look up and figure a way out? Or look down and count yourself out?
Yeah, it really IS that simple. Not easy. Because every day, in business and in life, you’re faced with choices. And every choice can either propel you forward, keep you standing still, or maybe even drive you backward.
So, what are you gonna choose? To be bitter, angry, and depressed? Or eager, inspired, and glad?
And don’t think Dale Carnegie must’ve had some advantages you didn’t have. Because, in fact, he came from a poor family in rural Missouri. Not exactly the business center of the universe. But he didn’t let that hold him back. And your circumstances shouldn’t hold you back either.
You get the same 24 hour days as everybody else. That means you have the same daily time limits as everybody else, too. So, make the choice to look up during your productive hours. See those stars which are opportunities, ideas, and success.
Or look down and find yourself stuck in the mud which is your shortcomings, fears, and failures. Hmm, that somehow doesn’t sound as enjoyable as the first option. Right?
Just so you know, I’ve been there.
So, this isn’t a case of me telling you to do as I say and NOT as I do. I had to choose to look up, too.
And I produced a System to help me get to those “stars” I saw. Then, I decided to share my system with entrepreneurs and business owners who also want to do that. Because I want to help as many as I can save more time, make more money, and have more freedom.
I know, from experience, when you put systems in place, it can change your whole perspective. And you won’t feel like you’re fighting the world all on your own.
If you feel like you’re looking out at the world from behind prison bars, let me help you change that with a proven system. Let me help you build your business better and faster so you can achieve your dreams sooner. I wouldn’t even tell you about it if I wasn’t pretty darn sure I can help.
The first work week of 2024 is already finishing up. Do your dreams feel closer today than Monday? If not, get yourself a copy of my RondaReady System Book and Get Ready to Be Ready and…
Stay Ready,
Ronda
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