set - SE Members Blog post - syndication express2024-03-28T22:14:23Zhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/setSetting an Example - Set an Example for Others to Followhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/setting-an-example-set-an-example-for-others-to-follow2015-06-07T11:17:48.000Z2015-06-07T11:17:48.000ZNichola Jameshttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/members/NicholaJames<div><p></p><table width="98%" class="main" align="left"><tbody><tr><td width="100%" align="left"><div class="rstclass"><div><img src="http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y428/ndjames/Setting%20an%20Example%20Image_zpskjvdgtlp.png" width="300" height="300" align="left" alt="Setting%20an%20Example%20Image_zpskjvdgtlp.png" />“Setting an example is not the main means of influencing others; it is the only means.” - Albert Einstein</div><br /> <br /><div>It should be one of your life’s goals to do your best, and in so doing, set a positive example for those around you. When you strive for excellence in every task, your result is sure to be noticed. Your actions will have the potential to affect those around you. You can not dabble in mediocrity. The reflection of excellence is critical in establishing the ability to influence others. When you become a positive role model, you will influence and encourage those around you to follow suit.</div><br /> <br /><div>More importantly, you should have strength of character and a firm commitment to do the right thing, at the right time, for the right reason. This means doing what you say, when you say it. You must be able to deliver on results promised. Only substance and the final sum will matter, excuses won’t. In addition, you need to maintain a strong passion and drive for what you believe and do. </div><br /> <br /><div>Furthermore, you need to demonstrate integrity by being open, honest and fair. You need to elevate the importance of people and relationships. This will enhance your ability to relate to others in an authentic and meaningful way. Consequently, if people can trust you, you will be able to influence them.</div><br /> <br /><div>“If you would convince a man that he does wrong, do right. But do not care to convince him. Men will believe what they see. Let them see.” ? Henry David Thoreau</div><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><div><img src="http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y428/ndjames/111379_normal_zps1e63f7fa.jpg" width="250" height="250" align="middle" class="align-center" alt="111379_normal_zps1e63f7fa.jpg" /></div><div><img src="http://www.christart.com/IMAGES-art9ab/myname/dynamic/lizard/NICHOLA%20JAMES.png" class="align-center" alt="NICHOLA%20JAMES.png" /></div><div>May your day be filled with joy, love peace, harmony, happiness, wealth, good health and pleasant surprises always!</div><div><div><span> </span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Do You Look as Other Ways of Making Money?</span></strong></div><div><span> </span></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">If the answer is Yes, Watch this Presentation <span style="color:#008000;"><a href="http://www.ibosocial.com/NJames" target="_blank"><span style="color:#008000;">HERE!</span></a></span></span></strong></div><div><div><strong><span style="color:#008000;">There are two types of people - those who take action and those who let opportunity pass them by. Which One Are You?</span></strong></div></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div>Goals - Set S.M.A.R.T Goalshttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/goals-set-s-m-a-r-t-goals2015-03-22T03:40:23.000Z2015-03-22T03:40:23.000ZNichola Jameshttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/members/NicholaJames<div><div><img src="http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y428/ndjames/goals%20image_zpsui4ls2xc.png" width="550" height="300" align="middle" alt="goals%20image_zpsui4ls2xc.png" /></div><p><br /></p><div><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe</strong></span></div><p></p><div>We must set attainable goals and work hard to achieve those goals. However, we often focus on achieving our goals that we do not get the chance to enjoy the process or the journey toward our goals achievement. Indeed, we must set goals with the hope of achieving them but there is more to life than merely meeting our goals.</div><p></p><div>Consequently, we need to become better people as we work to accomplish and exceed the goals that we have set for ourselves. We must take the time to learn and grow along the path of our goals' realization. More importantly, we must be cognizant of our growth as we work toward our goals.</div><p></p><div>Furthermore, we should set S.M.A.R.T goals. For our goals' achievement to be effective, our goals should be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely. With S.M.A.R.T goals, there is a greater chance that they will be fulfilled. </div><p></p><div>Obviously, there will be challenges and obstacles on our goals' journey. Moreover, the experiences we have along the journey towards our goals are indicators of whether or not the goals are in alignment with our highest good or not. However, if we are living our highest purpose, then the overall journey towards our goals should be as pleasant for us as having our goals reached will be.</div><p></p><div>Finally, we should learn, grow change and expand on the journey of achieving our goals. 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Here are some ideas and tips for getting everyone on board with your family budget.</h2><p><a href="http://www.dontgiveupyourdream.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2485/2014/12/Everyone-onboard.jpeg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2573" src="http://www.dontgiveupyourdream.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2485/2014/12/Everyone-onboard-300x168.jpeg" alt="Everyone onboard" width="300" height="168" /></a></p><p><strong><span>Be Open</span></strong></p><p>Sometimes parents try to hide their financial situation from their kids and/or each other. While this may seem like “sparing” the ones you love, in actuality it can cause undue stress on the one family member who does know how bad things are, or how things work financially.</p><p>It’s true that you don’t want to overburden your kids with responsibilities that aren’t theirs, but including them in a frank discussion of your financial situation can go a long way toward easing your burden and garnering their willing participation.</p><p><strong><span>The Family Meeting</span></strong></p><p>Call a family meeting to discuss finances. If you’ve never done a family meeting before, this is a good place to start. It may not be everyone’s favorite topic, but it’s an important one. Ultimately, your kids and spouse will be glad you included them in the discussion. Another tip on the meeting – try to call it at a time when it doesn’t cut into other plans. This should help reduce resentment.</p><p><strong><span>It Affects Everyone</span></strong></p><p>Explain how your family finances affect everyone in the household. Be clear and specific, citing fees, tuition, allowances, groceries, etc. and how they all cost money. There’s no need to beat everyone over the head with this information, so to speak; but it gets family members to think a bit about where the money comes from. It’s easy to take things for granted.</p><p><strong><span>Cutting Back</span></strong></p><p>If the budget involves cutting back, it’s probably a good idea to cut back in areas that affect the whole family rather than just one member. Otherwise, that one person may resent what seems to be preferential treatment of the others, and you’ve lost your whole-family approach to the budget.</p><p><strong><span>Set Goals Together</span></strong></p><p>As you work to formulate your budget, work on common goals. What would your youngest child like to see as part of the budget? She might say toys. Your oldest child might point to electronic devices as something to include; your spouse may say a nice vacation. Consider everyone’s wishes and come up with some realistic, common goals. Not everything is doable, of course; but finding creative ways to get everyone’s needs met is what family life is all about.</p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>If you enjoyed reading this post I would appreciate your feedback so please share, tweet, google+ and comment. 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I hope you have yours in place ……. and have set yourself a deadline for achieving them.</p><p>Everyone has goals even if you don’t know it. It could be that you want to change your JOB, saving for a rainy day, travelling or buy things to make your lives more enjoyable. One important factor is that top achievers are very focused on their goals while others just think about it and don’t do it !!</p><p>As they say you have to speculate to accumulate ……. People that achieve their goals have the right mindset and tools for achieving their goals. They invest in their business and also invest in their personal development. Below are 10 tips for you to make your goals achievable.</p><p>1. Goals are Reachable ….. To reach your goals the brain must know exactly what you are trying to accomplish. Not just ‘maybe’, ‘a little bit’ or ‘a bit more’. Your brain can help you accomplish almost anything if it know exactly what you are aiming for e.g. if you want to stop smoking, set a specific date and stick to it. Same with your business ‘I am going to be making $5,000 a month in 90 days’ – be specific and believe it ……</p><p>2. Make Your Goals Simple - Many people want to do so many things at once e.g. wanting to retire to a tropical island with a big house and half a dozen cars (ok maybe a bit over the top with this one LOL) but see what I mean. Some have a lot bigger list of goals. Just think about it, any one of the above is a goal and with too much on your list of goals is going to become overwhelming and you probably won’t reach even one of them !!! Set that specific goal, one at a time. Reach it and then go on to the next goal. Same with your online business. Keep it simple otherwise you are going to confuse your brain.</p><p>3. You need to really care about the goal you want to achieve. You have to be enthusiastic, work hard and have the courage to make it happen. You need to really, really want this goal otherwise you will get the attitude ‘don’t really care one way or the other’ …. It has to be something that makes you want to get out of bed in the morning and get going, not even having to think about whether to have a coffee first, go for a walk or go and do the shopping first. You feel you want to keep going all day long until you reach your goal.</p><p>4. Design your goals to strategically impact as many areas of your life as possible. By doing this you will have more reasons to reach your goal and you will be much happier and excited when you do !!</p><p>5. Measure your goals. If you don’t do this then your goal is just a pipe dream. You can’t achieve a pound of desire or 12 inches of self esteem but you CAN start a business which is measurable. A great saying is “What gets measured, gets done”. Measure your progress until you reach that goal. If you want to lose weight, set a goal and measure it. It will be achievable.</p><p>6. To reach your goal in business you need a plan, a route and the right tools to get there and your goals must be sensible. When you tell someone about your dreams and goals it has to be able to make them get excited and draw support and encouragement. Your goals should be just out of reach but don’t let them get out of sight !! You want to reach out and be your best, not having to chase after impossible dreams. Go set your goals ….. You can and will achieve them.</p><p>7. Choose your goals that you can see. They must be things that you enjoy and be able to clearly visualise them. Your brain will have a hard time defining “financial security”, BUT is could visualise a healthy bank statement. You have to excite your senses and then just GO, GO, GO for it with every bit of strength you have.</p><p>8. A great way to achieve your goals is to have a vision board. Look at it every day as a reminder of what you want. Write notes on there …. You will SUCCEED …..</p><p>9. Share your goals. Be part of a team or tribe so that you are all working together and supporting one another in reaching your goals. This will increase your motivation to get where you want to be. One work of warning though, don’t share your dreams and goals with anyone who is likely to doubt you and there are many sceptical people out there. Get a mentor and work with those that have been there, done that and got the T Shirt …..</p><p>10. Your reachable goals have to be consistent with your values. A big reason why some people fail is that they have conflict between their behaviour and their values. If your goals and values are in agreement then there will be no stopping you. So get working on that vision board, write down your goals and see how easy it will be to achieve them.</p><p><b><i>If you enjoyed reading this post I would appreciate your feedback so please share, tweet, google+ and comment. Thank you</i></b></p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/86020/merle30/83d51cfdd5c95f4dc30c2521d0389b7e.png" border="0" /></a></p><h5>P.S - Do you have enough leads? If your upline doesn’t have a step-by-step blueprint for success then check this out <a href="http://www.sevenfiguremastermindteam.com/merle30/goto/lead-system-intro" target="_blank">HERE</a> (Unless You Already Have Too Many Leads)</h5><h5>P.P.S. – For $1 why not try out our all in one tool suite, saving you almost $500 a month – for 7 days it has to be worth trying – doesn’t it? Click <a href="http://www.pureleverage.com/prelaunch/internal.php?id=merlegibbins" target="_blank">HERE</a> for more info …………… We can help you stay focused</h5></div>Why Are Goals are Necessary?https://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/why-are-goals-are-necessary2013-11-12T09:10:06.000Z2013-11-12T09:10:06.000ZMerle Gibbinshttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/members/MerleGibbins<div><h1 class="entry-title post-title" style="text-align:center;">Why Are Goals are Necessary?</h1><div class="post-meta"><span class="meta-prep meta-prep-author posted"><br /></span></div><div class="post-entry"><div id="attachment_3298" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://merlesmlmsuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/goals.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3298 align-center" title="why-are-goals-are-necessary/ " alt="You Must Have Goals" src="http://merlesmlmsuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/goals.jpg" width="259" height="194" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">You Must Have Goals</p></div><p>It’s been proven time and time again that people who have goals are more successful in life and in their business. I have seen this to be especially true in network marketing. So many times I’ve heard people quit and say, “You know…this business just didn’t turn out the way I thought it would”. Yet…when asked, “What were your goals?” They didn’t have any.</p><p> </p><p>That is so frustrating to me! Having no goals is like getting into a car and driving for 12 hours. Turning left and right. Going on one motorway and down another. Then landing in the middle of nowhere and saying “This was the <span>WORST</span> holiday ever”. It’s like having no map, no destination in mind, no idea where you wanted to go.</p><div id="attachment_3299" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://merlesmlmsuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/never-ending-road.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3299 align-center" title="why-are-goals-are-necessary/ " alt="Don't Be On The Never Ending Road" src="http://merlesmlmsuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/never-ending-road.jpg" width="240" height="134" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Don’t Be On The Never Ending Road</p></div><p></p><p>Your business operates in the very same way. You MUST have goals in your business in order to know where you are going. Mine is to get to visit my great grandchildren (twins) and enjoy my retirement in comfort. Is it your goal to have a hobby? Is it your goal to have a thriving business to allow you more times with your family and have financial freedom? Is it to reach the top level of your company? If you don’t have a goal, you cannot tell if you are on the right road to get there or not.</p><p> </p><p>You see, you may want a hobby, but you may have a leader pushing you for the next big contest. That pressure will only frustrate you unless you share your goal with him or her. Or you may have a goal of hitting the top level of the company and you have a leader who is encouraging you to “just do your minimums”. That will frustrate you just as much. Neither of those are the right roads for you based on your personal goals.</p><p> </p><p>Let’s look at it from a different perspective – one where you have set goals. In the first scenario, you have a goal to make $5,000 a month. You want to cover your son going to a private school and that is the tuition. As long as you hit that goal, you’ll be happy. You don’t want to spend much more time in a business than what it would take to make $5.000. When your leader starts talking about the “next big contest”, you can wish her and the team the best of luck but let her know you’re happy earning your $5,000 a month! That’s your goal and that is success for you. Now, if you’re not meeting your $5,000 goal, you can talk to your leader about what you can do so that the business does meet your needs.</p><p> </p><p>In the second scenario, you have a goal of hitting a top level in the company. If that is your goal and you share it with your leader you can map out a plan for what that will take. Together you can set monthly and quarterly goals. If you are not hitting the short goals along the way, you’ll need to make adjustments in order to hit your longer term goal. In this instance, you’ll need both short and long term goals in order to hit your level of success. However, without defining and setting those goals, you would be frustrated a few months or years into your business if you felt you had not progressed up the ladder.</p><p> </p><p><span><em><span>I encourage you to do the following:</span></em></span></p><p> </p><ol><li><span>Take some quiet time this week.</span> Get away from your home and business. Find a spot that you can do some thinking with no distractions. Take a pad of paper and pen/pencil with you.</li><li><span>Think about your business.</span> Ask yourself these questions:<ol><li>Why did you join your company?</li><li>Why do you want to stay with your company?</li><li>Is there anything new that you have learned since you’ve joined your company that you didn’t know before…that excites you?</li><li>What do you HAVE to make with your business per month?</li><li>What would you LIKE to make with your business per month?</li><li>Is being a leader an attractive prospect to you? Why or why not?</li><li>Do you see yourself in this business 3 years from now? 5 years? 10 years?</li><li>If your business went just the way you wanted it to for the next year, what would you like to be earning this time next year per month?</li><li>Do contests to motivate you?</li><li>Do you want to earn company trips?</li><li>Are you willing to work the time necessary to earn contests and trips?</li></ol></li></ol><p> </p><p>These are all questions that should get you <span>REALLY</span> thinking about what you realistically want from your business. The most important thing is to be <span>VERY</span> honest with yourself. Remember, your goals are <span>YOURS</span>. They are not your spouses, they are not your leaders, they are not anyone else’s but <span>YOURS</span>.</p><p> </p><p>A few last tips would be to:</p><p>¨ Decide what you want from your business and set your goals.</p><p>¨ When you get home, share your goals with your family and with your leader.</p><p>¨ Put your goals IN WRITING where you can see it. Own it…it’s YOURS!!</p><p> </p><p>If you haven’t set your goals for your business, set them THIS WEEK. Only then can you make sure you are one the right road and hitting the milestone markers to get you where you want to be!</p><p><span><i>If you enjoyed reading this post I would appreciate your feedback so please share, tweet, google+ and comment. Thank you</i></span></p><p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/86020/merle30/83d51cfdd5c95f4dc30c2521d0389b7e.png" border="0" /></a></p><h5>P.S - Do you have enough leads? 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We are not the victims of the world as we see it because we have the ability to mobilize ourselves and take charge of the way we respond to any given stimuli.</p><p><em><span>“If you continue to think like you’ve always thought, you will always get what you’ve always got.” –Ken Gaub</span></em></p><p><span>Depression and fear can very easily become addictive. It has been proven that the longer we allow ourselves to stay in a negative state of mind, the more difficult it can and will become to rid ourselves of them .</span></p><p>In this state of mind, our world tends to grow smaller as we begin to develop catastrophic expectations. At this point we even lose touch with our own power to take charge, to choose actions and perceptions which will counteract the negativity.</p><p><span>“Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.” –Saint Francis de Sales</span></p><h2><strong><span>Staying Calm through the process of Centering:</span></strong></h2><p>Centering is universal. There are many forms of exercise, such as martial arts and meditation which are ways of achieving centering and balance. These exercises are ways to tap into the fundamental strength and courage to which every individual is endowed with. When taken on and practiced daily, an individual learns to calm down and changes will soon be seen.</p><p>In Zen they say, “<em><span>Open the treasure house within.”</span></em> This reminds us that we are endowed with gifts which are far greater than we currently realize or employ.</p><p><strong><span>The Process of Attention:</span></strong><br />We are what we think about..</p><p>Morita, a Japanese psychiatrist, the founder of Morita Therapy, states that all neurosis comes from frozen attention that has gotten stuck and fixed upon recurring negative thoughts. The more we give attention to that which is destructive, the more strength it has to rule our lives.<br /><strong><span>Regain your Attention by:</span></strong></p><p>Realizing that the power of focus is indeed, the power of life. Spend some time each day developing focus and concentration. Withdraw yourself from the chaotic external world for a period of time each day, and pull your attention back within.</p><p>Sit down with a straight back, do not move and concentrate upon your breathing. Let random thoughts come and go. Do not suppress them, but do not let them grab your attention away. At first you may be besieged by many surprising thoughts and feelings, but if you simply notice them and then return your attention to your breathing, these will soon die down and dissipate.</p><p>Next begin to count your breaths from one to ten, then begin again. Do this for at least ten to fifteen minutes without moving. By being still and not moving we are stopping what is called the monkey mind, the mind, which jumps from one thing to the next, where fears and demands try to grab hold and sabotages our lives.</p><p><a href="https://fbplus.co/addons/adred/red.php?ref=http%3A%2F%2Fangelavaladez.wakeupnow.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://empoweringyourvision.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/monkey-mind-243x300.jpg?width=243" width="243" class="align-center" alt="monkey-mind-243x300.jpg?width=243" /></a></p><p>In all actuality, it is the monkey mind, which causes our sorrow and fear. Realize that it is only a portion of us, it cannot take over our lives as we learn how to take our attention back. By practicing this daily, we are strengthening new parts of ourselves, which will guide and lead us in a new direction, one of meaning, balance and well-being.<br />In the process of time you will learn that this wonderful time spent with yourself is a very simple way to attain perspective, remain calm and become able to see clearly as we are being rooted in the larger truth. You will see that this time becomes a fortification against many storms, which would naturally besiege you. We develop a place within ourselves, where we can always return, for wisdom, strength and comfort.</p><p>When we allow the external world to consume us, we are simply giving our natural treasures away. Rather than struggling to analyze and undo our patterns, we must learn to work directly with our attention.</p><p><strong>The questions before us always are:</strong></p><p>a. What am I focusing on this moment?</p><p>b. Am I present with the breathing, or lost somewhere in a dream.</p><p>c. Am I dwelling upon the pains and wrongs I think have others have done me.</p><p>d. Am I dwelling on the terrible things that can happen someday?</p><p>Reality continually renews and confronts us with new tasks, challenges, opportunities and solutions, day after day. Are we in touch with this ever flowing reality? Are we asking ourselves what is available now, what gifts we are receiving and what we can give to others, or are we dwelling upon how wronged, threatened or deprived we’ve always been?</p><p><strong>The Process of Gratitude:</strong></p><p><a href="https://fbplus.co/addons/adred/red.php?ref=http%3A%2F%2Fangelavaladez.wakeupnow.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://empoweringyourvision.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/gratitude.jpg?width=225" width="225" class="align-center" alt="gratitude.jpg?width=225" /></a></p><p>The second step of Centering is Gratitude. Depression and Gratitude cannot co-exist in the same person at the same time. If your focus in life is completely self absorbed, you will live in a prison without bars. A prison without bars is a self made prison. In this prison, feelings of worthlessness emerge, producing additional depression, hostility and stress.</p><p>With the process of Centering we become more aware and grateful. Our focus naturally changes to all that we are receiving, to the needs of others, what we can give, as well as, what needs to be done. When we do it., we take action without hesitation.</p><p>Once our focus is placed upon simple daily actions, and upon doing “deeds of service”, the monkey mind is dismantled and passing emotions do not take center stage.</p><p><span>One of the most powerful antidotes to any type of psychological suffering and learning to <a href="http://empoweringyourvision.com/dir/remain-calm/">remain “Calm” through it all</a> is the process of learning to deposit positives in our mind, along with the Can do Spirit, along with the Power of Centering. </span></p><p><strong><em><span>If you enjoyed this article, please “Like and Share.”</span></em></strong></p><p></p><p><strong><em><span>To Your Massive Success,</span></em></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><span>Angela Valadez</span></strong><br /><strong><span>210 601 0267<br /><a href="https://fbplus.co/addons/adred/red.php?ref=http%3A%2F%2Fangelavaladez.wakeupnow.com">Work with me Here:</a></span></strong></p><p> </p></div>MLM Success: How To Set Goals For Your MLM Businesshttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/mlm-success-how-to-set-goals-for-your-mlm-business2013-10-25T02:43:33.000Z2013-10-25T02:43:33.000ZGeorge A Lugo Jrhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/members/GeorgeALugoJr<div><p><a href="http://georgelugojr.com/mlm-success-how-to-set-goals-in-your-mlm-business"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2491" alt="goal image 4" src="http://georgelugojr.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/goal-image-4.jpg" height="166" width="250" /></a>With less than 3 months left of 2013, there is only 1 question you should ask yourself. <strong>Have you reached your Goals for 2013?</strong> You may have reached your Goals for this year or you may not. <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>If not, the question is Why Not?</strong></span> In this blog post I'm going to explain the MLM Success Tip How to set goals for your MLM buiness.</p><p>Now I know what you're asking, <em><strong>shouldn't you go over this in the beginning of the year? or isn't it too late to talk about this now?</strong></em> Although those are very good questions the answer to that question is simply this, <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>it's Never to late to talk about your goals.</strong></span> Do you realize the most successful entrepreneurs are always setting goals and modifying their goals throughout the calander year. You are no different than the successful entrepreneurs. The difference is the habits that the successful entrepreneurs set for themselves. I'm going to break down what a successful entrepreneur does to set their goals.</p><p><strong>Yearly Goal</strong></p><p>This is a Goal that is very common but most don't achieve it because of a number of reasons. You need to understand that there is a difference between Goals and Dreams. You set a Goal that <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>you believe is attainable plus you must think about it ALL the time.</strong></span> A Dream is something that you think about <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Long term</strong></span> but you need reminders to help you think about it. Understand that this industry MLM ( Network Marketing ) is NOT a Lottery. If you want to earn $10,000 in 1 week play the Lotto and don't even think about this industry. As a matter of fact those that win the <strong>Lottery get Taxed BIG TIME and almost always go BROKE Quickly!</strong></p><p>For example, you want to hit a certain rank in your MLM and you would like to <strong>hit it in the next 30-60 days, that's a Goal</strong>. This short term Goal has to be a Goal you truly believe you can achieve and you must Think about ALL the time. Now you want to be able to make enough income to buy a Big House with all the perkes like a swimming pool, movie room etc etc. That's a <strong>Dream because it's Long term.</strong> A Dream book can help you focus on that and you want to look at it at least once per month. The most successful people on planet earth Dream build and the closer they get to their Dream the Faster they believe they can get it.</p><p><strong>Daily Goal</strong></p><p>This is Huge! Having a Yearly Goal is great but most fail at it because most are <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Not thinking about it all the time</span>.</strong> As a matter of fact<a href="http://georgelugojr.com/mlm-success-how-to-set-goals-in-your-mlm-business"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2492" alt="goal image 3" src="http://georgelugojr.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/goal-image-3.jpg" height="173" width="292" /></a> most of the yearly goals are more like Dreams. Setting Daily goals is important because it forces you to focus on those particular goals that you made for the day. <strong>It puts you in the habit to achieve those goals which will help achieve the yearly goals.</strong></p><p>For example, my goal today will be create content ( which you are reading now ), make a video, search for a good keyword for the content and video created then syndicate it. As I'm completing my task ( goals set for the day ), I'm checking each goal off my book. <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>This makes anyone Feel Great and it forces you to focus on that goal and to Complete it</strong></span>. Do you realize what that does to your confidence when you check everything off your Daily Goal list? After 60-90 days of doing this you will develop a Habit to complete your goals and will motivate you to complete your Yearly Goals. It will also force you to change the Goals if you Feel they are Not attainable. <em><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Successful people are successful because of the Habits they set in place, now it's your turn.</strong></span></em></p><p> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>Watch The Video Below</strong></p><p style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/WiDFSL_0M7k?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>If this post has brought you Value please share this with all of your friends.</strong></p><p style="text-align:left;"><a href="http://georgelugojr.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/new-profile-pic-2.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2268" alt="new profile pic 2" src="http://georgelugojr.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/new-profile-pic-2-150x150.jpg" height="150" width="150" /></a>George Lugo Jr</p><p style="text-align:left;">Internet & Attraction Marketing Coach</p><p style="text-align:left;">917-603-8344</p><p style="text-align:left;">Skype: georgelugojr</p><p style="text-align:left;"><strong><a href="http://facebook.com/georgelugojr" target="_blank">Become a Fan on my FanPage</a></strong></p><p><a href="http://mlmprofits.info/blogpostps1024" target="_blank"><strong>P.S. Wanna Learn How To Generate Leads For Your MLM Business? Check Out What The Big Boys Are Doing Online, Click Here</strong></a></p></div>What Is Goal Setting?https://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/what-is-goal-setting2013-07-25T21:00:00.000Z2013-07-25T21:00:00.000ZAngela Valadezhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/members/AngelaValadez<div><h2><strong>Goal Setting is setting up a “Plan of Action” to arrive at an object, or end that one strives to attain.</strong></h2> <p><strong>“Goals are Dreams with a deadline.”–Tony Robbins</strong></p> <p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3818714115,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}3818714115,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="255" class="align-full" alt="3818714115?profile=original" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p> <a href="http://linkprosperity.com/WhatIsGoalSetting?" target="_blank">(Video Here)</a></p> <p></p> <p>It has been stated many times that men who set goals and have plans are the ones who will dictate to others. It is also true that those who have no goals and plans are the ones who will be dictated to.</p> <p>You've probably heard that being successful is all about setting realistic goals? It should come as no surprise to you to learn there is a quite a bit more to success than just setting your goals.</p> <p></p> <p><strong><a href="http://angelavaladez.lifestartsat21.com/" target="_blank">Goal Setting</a> Success Plan questions and answers:</strong></p> <p></p> <p>1) <strong>What is a goal?</strong></p> <p>A goal is a target achievable in measurable attainable steps.</p> <p>It is way more than just a desire or a need. It has an existence of its own. A goal has to be crystallized and meaningful. It is a Blueprint designed with the Action steps necessary in place to be followed.</p> <p> </p> <p>2) <strong>How to set a goal?</strong></p> <p>Goal Setting is a process which begins with an achievable wish, need or desire. To begin a plan of action you must decide on the following:</p> <p>a. What do you want?<br /> b. Where do you want to be?<br /> c. Your status, career or qualifications?</p> <p>Setting achievable goals are “goals” where you can influence their realization and measure your progress towards them.</p> <p>To achieve long term life changing goals you will follow a process of achieving, step by step, short and medium term actions.</p> <p> </p> <p>3) <strong>What are the necessary actions required?</strong></p> <p>Develop of Plan of Action. This is your actual Blueprint for achieving your goals along with a target date for their accomplishment. Start with small individual steps or actions.</p> <p>Your first action is always to always write out your goals. By putting pen to paper, or the necessary detailed goals to notebook or laptop will give your goals an existence of their own.</p> <p>While writing a plan is an essential step in achieving your goals – without it you will, over time, need to amend the long term goal to fit your reality. If not, you will eventually reduce the goal to a wish, and wishes only come true by chance.</p> <p> </p> <p>4) <strong>Always Analyse Your Results</strong></p> <p>You then need to analyse, and work out in detail, how you are going to accomplish each individual goal. This will let you see if your plan of action or blueprint is on target.</p> <p> </p> <p>5) <strong>What steps do I need to take today?</strong></p> <p>Daily review and check off the steps you’re taking to keep you on track. By this time you should have everything already planned in advance. If you discover additional steps are needed, then add them to the plan.</p> <p> </p> <p>6) <strong>Have a Weekly Review</strong></p> <p>Every week review your progress for the week. Check what you’ve done and what you may have missed. Then make the necessary adjustments for the next week or month.</p> <p>Your plan should always take into account what you will do today, tomorrow, this week, next week before the end of the month, in the next 3 months, 6 months…? Always write down your results.</p> <p> </p> <p>7) <strong>What if things go wrong?</strong></p> <p>If goals were easy to achieve everyone would be successful millionaires. Goals are difficult because they tend to move you outside your comfort zone. In order to be successful you must face your own fear of failure and take the necessary risks.</p> <p>There will be setbacks, expect them, they are part of the process.</p> <p>True success comes from the daily actions we all take. If you are not prepared to take action towards your goals then you are wasting your time.</p> <p> </p> <p>8. <strong>Never Give Up</strong></p> <p>Success cannot elude a will that stays in existence in spite of the pressures of adversity.</p> <p><a href="http://angelavaladez.lifestartsat21.com/" target="_blank">Setting goals</a> will ensure that all the actions you take are moving you in the direction you wish to go. Daily or weekly reviews keep you on track and applying these simple tips will ensure you achieve your goals</p> <p>Setting goals will also lead you to the Success you desire. Success comes to persistent people, making the invisible become visible.</p> <p><strong>If you enjoyed this article, please “Like and Share.”</strong></p> <p></p> <p>To Your Massive Success,</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>Angela Valadez</strong></span><br /> <span><strong>210 601 0267</strong></span></p> <p><strong>P.S.</strong> <a href="http://www.theonlineadnetwork.com/affiliates/t.php?rid=11188" target="_blank">Want to Get Paid to Advertise?</a></p> <p> </p></div>