Your Word is Your Reputation

I want to share a recent experience I had here with a fellow business owner on one of my online social networking sites because it raises a point about making connections and our reputations as business people.

I was interested in someone’s services so I contacted them. The first time I got a voice mail. I tried to briefly explain what I needed and asked that they call me back at their earliest convenience so I could get the ball rolling. I never heard from them so I called back–at which time I did get the person–who said they were in a meeting but as soon as they wrapped up they would call me and discuss my project. NEVER HEARD FROM THEM.

Because of the importance of the project, I had to move forward—so with the assistance of another member of the same site, I contacted someone else. The first time I got voice mail, but unlike the previous person, they responded almost immediately and, of course, I was immediately impressed. I gave them the project and am happy to say that, as of this writing, the first phase is completed.

I really wanted to give my business to the first person I contacted but their lack of follow-up gave me the impression they weren’t really interested in my business. Now, that may not have been the case–but they could’ve at least given me the courtesy of a phone call or even an email to say “I’d love to help you but I’m really busy…” or whatever. To date, they still haven’t called.

In the end, it worked out–which makes me believe this is the way it was intended to be. But I think it’s important for everyone here to realize that your word is your reputation. How you conduct yourself with others will have a lasting effect.

Ask yourself: Are you a person of your word or just FULL OF WORDS?

 

Feeling Overwhelmed

For the past several weeks, my brain has been on overload and my body is drained.  I have been dealing with a number of personal and professional issues that are catching up to my well-being.

As much as I don’t want to admit it, I am feeling OVERWHELMED!  Twitter and Facebook don’t excite me like they used to.  If I don’t make another connection, I won’t lose any sleep over it.  But the problem is I AM LOSING SLEEP.  My mind is restless—filled with issues that demand my attention—that no one else can do or is willing to do.

I went searching for some answers and read a number of articles that told me to take  a deep breath and exhale —or to walk it out to relieve my anxiety.  While that may sound like sound advice to some, it provides no consolation when its late at night and the idea of walking in darkness is cause for even more anxiety.

Have you ever been to a point like this in your own life?  How do you handle it?  How do you turn this type of mess into a message?

 

Are You Drowning in Your Own Pity Pool?

 

Without God’s Love for you and me, the days of the week would have been MOURNDAY, TEARSDAY, WASTEDAY, THIRSTDAY, FIGHTDAY, SHATTERDAY, & SADDAY.

So we need to give God the Glory who made the days a Blessing to US! Have a strong conviction that it shall be well with you from this day forward. 

I do believe that no matter how many obstacles we come across, we will succeed if we have the faith of a mustard seed.

 

Responding to the Mess in Your Past

What are you doing about the mess from your past?  Is it still there tucked away nice and neatly or is it continuing to create havoc in your life? 

Everyone has a past to deal with. While we cannot change our past, we certainly change our response to it. We can either allow our past to defeat us or we can harness it, and use it for power in our lives today and tomorrow!

Our past can be our quicksand or our cornerstone.

 

Keep Going in Spite of Your Mess

Happiness keeps you sweet

Trials keep you strong

Sorrows keep you human

Failures keep you humble

Success keeps you glowing

But only God can keep you going!

**Make Your Mess Your Message in 2009**

 

Claim Your Own Mess Mr. Greenberg

Hank Greenberg says the mess was not his fault.  He was referring to the financial fiasco involving American International Group (AIG)—the Company he used to head. 

Speaking before Congress this week, Greenberg said he felt no reponsibility for AIG’s fiscal irresponsibility because he wasn’t with the company.  What he didn’t say was he stepped down in 2005 when AIG came under pressure during an investigation of the company’s accounting practices.

 So how does someone who spent nearly 40 years at one company claim NO responsibility for it’s demise and misguidings less than three years after his departure?   What Greenberg will claim though is his own personal loss.  He was quoted at the hearing as saying, “Of course, I lost considerable net worth, but I’m working. My life is not materially changed.” 

When asked would he be willing to give the proceeds from his stock sales to help pay back what the Company owes the government.  Greenberg’s response: ”Why would it go back to the taxpayers?  You go out in the street and start collecting from them.”  

How sad to see this 80-something-year-old involved in such a mess.

 

Don’t Let Your Choices Turn into a Mess

We all have choices in life: 

A choice in attitude 

A choice in direction 

A choice of victory or defeat 

A choice of bitterness or sweetness 

A choice of healing or sickness

 

The mental attitude which we hold toward our work, our aim and even our pain has everything to do with what we accomplish. 

 

 

“If you’re driving with passion, don’t allow yourself to get pulled over by someone looking for a free ride.”  Beverly Mahone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stop Singing the Blues

How many people do you know who have a “sob story” for everything that’s wrong in their lives?  The best way to change your tune is to keep your life filled with light.    

 

To keep out discord, keep your heart filled with harmony; to shut out error, keep the mind filled with truth, to shut out ugliness, contemplate beauty and loveliness; to get rid of all that is sour and unwholesome, contemplate all that is sweet and wholesome.   

 

 

 

Opposite thoughts can not occupy the mind at the same time so make your mess your message and start singing a new song.  

Be sure to stay tuned to this blog for my new book, Make Your Mess Your Message, along with a pre-order special.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How ‘Messy’ is Your Life?

Have you ever asked yourself the following questions?

 

Why can’t I make the changes I really want so desperately in my life?   What’s wrong with me?   What’s holding me back?

 

If you’re not getting the results you want or expect out of your business or life, it’s probably due to one of three things:

 

1)  Limiting Beliefs

 

2)  Sabotaging Behaviors (Habits)

 

3)  Inadequate Structure (Daily Action and Accountability)

 

If you have “mess” that continues to hold you back from walking in your destiny, you need to do an honest and detailed assessment of your life and work on turning your mess into your message. 

 

What Do You Believe?

Often times we have limiting beliefs about what we can achieve. For example, you may have a set goal in mind but a little voice inside your head says, “It’s not for you, you don’t deserve that” or “You can’t do it.” These thoughts pollute the mind. One way to stop these damaging thoughts is to override the negativity with positive ones.  Keep reminding yourself that you can do it and be sure to surround yourself with other positive thinkers. You will be amazed at how your attitude will change about your old beliefs. 

When you apply these recommendations, your life will be enriched. You deserve success because you are special and unique and God wouldn’t have it any other way. 

 

Get out of your comfort zone and make your mess your message starting today.