Take a minute to promote something another person is doing. Our "Social Media Crazy World" gives us plenty of opportunities to promote ourselves, but we can just as easily take the time to share a Tweet or Facebook Update on a project that is important to someone else (even when there is nothing to gain personally).
Do not make it all "Hey, Look At Me" --- Make some of it "Hey, Look At Them!!!"
The more you promote others, the more others will promote you. (Note... it often wont be the same people, as not everyone has it in them to shine the light on others.... it's okay.... promote them anyway!).
Have A Great Day.
thom singer
Showing posts with label helping others. Show all posts
Showing posts with label helping others. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Here Is A Way That Has Never Failed To Bring Opportunities
If you want to find more opportunities in your career or personal life, be a one who gives. Go out of your way to help others achieve their goals, connect them with clients, call them when they need a shoulder to cry on, and encouraging them in finding their dreams. Never undermine the people around you or play devil's advocate. Lift others up at every turn.
The economic situations of the last several years have put additional pressures on everyone, and it seems there is never enough hours in the day to get our own things done. When things are rough many people up walls and go into high-gear self-focus. We hope that other people will refer us to new clients, but sometimes we forget to think of what we can do to impact the ones around us.
People often want to give opportunities to others, but they never seem to make it happen (for a variety of reasons, not all bad ones). Intention does not equal action. I know, I am guilty of this, too.
When I see people who naturally help others, they are the same ones who have huge opportunities appear in their lives. The three biggest givers I know are also among my most successful friends. There is an honest connection here.
I have found when I refer business to others, they often connect me with meeting planners, company training managers, and other potential clients. When you help others achieve their goals, you at top of mind. There is so much noise in our world, that finding a way to be remembered make a difference (giving to others is a great way to be remembered).
Many argue that when they do help others, those people never return the favor. This is true... not everyone will reciprocate. Sometimes they do not have the right connections (not everyone can help you). Others want to help, but do not have "Follow Through DNA" (they are good people who have good intentions, but never get around to following up). Some are just selfish (yep, that is just life). AND,,,,, too often we expect instant quid pro quo (be patient - it may take a long time until they have the right opportunity for you). However, you should still find ways to serve others. You cannot predict who will bring you amazing opportunities, so hording your good deeds will keep both you and others from discovering more success.
Remember this little tid-bit: it is not always the people who you help who will reciprocate on your actions. Experienced givers are always watching. They know the difference between "givers" and "takers" and they will see your efforts. Givers prefer to serve other givers. Life if too short to shower opportunities on takers, so when you serve the greater good for the right reasons.... you will be known to those who matter.
Have A Great Day.
thom singer
The economic situations of the last several years have put additional pressures on everyone, and it seems there is never enough hours in the day to get our own things done. When things are rough many people up walls and go into high-gear self-focus. We hope that other people will refer us to new clients, but sometimes we forget to think of what we can do to impact the ones around us.
People often want to give opportunities to others, but they never seem to make it happen (for a variety of reasons, not all bad ones). Intention does not equal action. I know, I am guilty of this, too.
When I see people who naturally help others, they are the same ones who have huge opportunities appear in their lives. The three biggest givers I know are also among my most successful friends. There is an honest connection here.
I have found when I refer business to others, they often connect me with meeting planners, company training managers, and other potential clients. When you help others achieve their goals, you at top of mind. There is so much noise in our world, that finding a way to be remembered make a difference (giving to others is a great way to be remembered).
Many argue that when they do help others, those people never return the favor. This is true... not everyone will reciprocate. Sometimes they do not have the right connections (not everyone can help you). Others want to help, but do not have "Follow Through DNA" (they are good people who have good intentions, but never get around to following up). Some are just selfish (yep, that is just life). AND,,,,, too often we expect instant quid pro quo (be patient - it may take a long time until they have the right opportunity for you). However, you should still find ways to serve others. You cannot predict who will bring you amazing opportunities, so hording your good deeds will keep both you and others from discovering more success.
Remember this little tid-bit: it is not always the people who you help who will reciprocate on your actions. Experienced givers are always watching. They know the difference between "givers" and "takers" and they will see your efforts. Givers prefer to serve other givers. Life if too short to shower opportunities on takers, so when you serve the greater good for the right reasons.... you will be known to those who matter.
Have A Great Day.
thom singer
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Help A Friend Out (#HAFO) and Thank Those Who Help You
I advise people that a great way to become relevant in your business community is to be a person who helps others find their success. Seeking ways to assist people to get closer to their dreams makes them pay more attention to your existence. Also, when people return the favor, and help you... you MUST show your appreciation. Being a "giver" and a "thanker" are key ways to raising your own visibility.
Sounds simple, right?
Seems like "fluff advice", right?
Appears too elementary, right?
Ummmm, yes, but so many people fail to make helping others part of their routine that those who do it stand out from the crowd. Everyone is so busy trying to expand their horizons that they are not seeing the easy ways that they can impact others. Because of this, when you step up... people are blown away by your generosity.
Additionally, too many people forget to say "thank you" to those who do bring them opportunities, and that undermines the whole process. When you forget to show gratitude, it sends a message that you expect them to serve YOU....and nobody likes that type of response. Thus they think twice before helping you the next time.
You are always being observed, and those who see you as one who gives and thanks will want to be in your circle of influence. If they see you as a "taker" they will run like heck in a different direction.
Tim Tyrell-Smith blogged this week on his "Tim's Strategy Blog" about helping others. He mentioned that if you want to be awesome in your everyday life you should find ways to think less about yourself and more about others around you. He also created a Twitter Hashtag and encourages people to use it daily when "tweeting" info that "helps a friend out" (#HAFO).
Two best-authors, Tim Sanders (Love Is The Killer Ap) and Gary Vaynerchuk (Crush It!) are both releasing books in 2011 on the topic of gratitude and saying "thank you". This topic is HUGE, and will get bigger once their books are released (both are predicted to be best-sellers). Chris Brogan writes about this consistently on his blog. Fast Company Magazine (this month) has an article by "Do Something" CEO Nancy Lublin called "Two Little Words",... yep, she is talking about "Thank You"!
Why so much ink being given to this? BECAUSE IT MATTERS and people do not seem to do these simple things that lead to more success in the long run.
Will people listen to Tim, Tim, Gary, Chris, Nancy and me?
Or will things remain the same? (my guess is they will remain the same)
Many people claim they want to "help" others, but never get around to it. They profess they understand the power of saying "thanks", but once they get busy with their own stuff, they fail on the necessary steps to appreciate.
This means if you help others, and show gratitude to those who help you, you will stand out from the crowd. In today's crazy world you need to find ways to shine. And is there a better way to win than being one who assists and praises others along the way.
Try it this week. Help and Thank. Help and Thank. Repeat.
Have A Great Day.
thom
Oh,... and THANK YOU FOR READING MY BLOG!
Sounds simple, right?
Seems like "fluff advice", right?
Appears too elementary, right?
Ummmm, yes, but so many people fail to make helping others part of their routine that those who do it stand out from the crowd. Everyone is so busy trying to expand their horizons that they are not seeing the easy ways that they can impact others. Because of this, when you step up... people are blown away by your generosity.
Additionally, too many people forget to say "thank you" to those who do bring them opportunities, and that undermines the whole process. When you forget to show gratitude, it sends a message that you expect them to serve YOU....and nobody likes that type of response. Thus they think twice before helping you the next time.
You are always being observed, and those who see you as one who gives and thanks will want to be in your circle of influence. If they see you as a "taker" they will run like heck in a different direction.
Tim Tyrell-Smith blogged this week on his "Tim's Strategy Blog" about helping others. He mentioned that if you want to be awesome in your everyday life you should find ways to think less about yourself and more about others around you. He also created a Twitter Hashtag and encourages people to use it daily when "tweeting" info that "helps a friend out" (#HAFO).
Two best-authors, Tim Sanders (Love Is The Killer Ap) and Gary Vaynerchuk (Crush It!) are both releasing books in 2011 on the topic of gratitude and saying "thank you". This topic is HUGE, and will get bigger once their books are released (both are predicted to be best-sellers). Chris Brogan writes about this consistently on his blog. Fast Company Magazine (this month) has an article by "Do Something" CEO Nancy Lublin called "Two Little Words",... yep, she is talking about "Thank You"!
Why so much ink being given to this? BECAUSE IT MATTERS and people do not seem to do these simple things that lead to more success in the long run.
Will people listen to Tim, Tim, Gary, Chris, Nancy and me?
Or will things remain the same? (my guess is they will remain the same)
Many people claim they want to "help" others, but never get around to it. They profess they understand the power of saying "thanks", but once they get busy with their own stuff, they fail on the necessary steps to appreciate.
This means if you help others, and show gratitude to those who help you, you will stand out from the crowd. In today's crazy world you need to find ways to shine. And is there a better way to win than being one who assists and praises others along the way.
Try it this week. Help and Thank. Help and Thank. Repeat.
Have A Great Day.
thom
Oh,... and THANK YOU FOR READING MY BLOG!
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Networking Is NOT About Keeping Score
Steve Harper of "The Ripple Effect" (AKA - Mr. Ripple and @rippleon) has an important post on his Ripple Blog today: "Your Style Points Are Being Tracked". Go read it now... I will wait......
His message is about not keeping score in your networking efforts. Too many people mistakenly think that they should be tracking the good things they do to help others succeed and expecting direct reciprocation. Yet creating long-term, mutually beneficial relationships and cultivating a powerful reputation cannot be done if you are always asking "What's in it for me?"
I also get asked about this topic very often, especially when I am consulting with lawyers, CEOs, sales managers and other executives. People are focused on finding their own success, and with limited time and resources they question if helping others really has a direct ROI.
This is a marathon, not a sprint. If you think that doing one favor one time will mean that people will line up to assist you in reaching your goals, then you will be disappointed. The powerful rewards and opportunities only come after you make the efforts. This is about a lifestyle of taking joy in seeing others win for the greater good... not just your immediate gratification.
You need not keep score because "the universe" does keep score. In the end, those in your business community instinctively know who are the "givers" and the "takers". They see what is in your heart and mirror their actions to your soul.
If you want to attract the right type of people into your life who will go the extra mile to help you find your goals, dreams and aspirations... then you must first be the type of person who does that for others.
This video clip from a recent presentation sums it up:
(If you do not see the video... here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET1Wr2-Ta9I
Have A Great Day.
thom
His message is about not keeping score in your networking efforts. Too many people mistakenly think that they should be tracking the good things they do to help others succeed and expecting direct reciprocation. Yet creating long-term, mutually beneficial relationships and cultivating a powerful reputation cannot be done if you are always asking "What's in it for me?"
I also get asked about this topic very often, especially when I am consulting with lawyers, CEOs, sales managers and other executives. People are focused on finding their own success, and with limited time and resources they question if helping others really has a direct ROI.
This is a marathon, not a sprint. If you think that doing one favor one time will mean that people will line up to assist you in reaching your goals, then you will be disappointed. The powerful rewards and opportunities only come after you make the efforts. This is about a lifestyle of taking joy in seeing others win for the greater good... not just your immediate gratification.
You need not keep score because "the universe" does keep score. In the end, those in your business community instinctively know who are the "givers" and the "takers". They see what is in your heart and mirror their actions to your soul.
If you want to attract the right type of people into your life who will go the extra mile to help you find your goals, dreams and aspirations... then you must first be the type of person who does that for others.
This video clip from a recent presentation sums it up:
(If you do not see the video... here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET1Wr2-Ta9I
Have A Great Day.
thom
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Want Better Public Speaking Skills? Join A Toastmasters Club
It has been a long time since I have written about Toastmasters on my blog. However in the last month I have run across ten people who have asked me (directly or indirectly) about how to improve their public speaking skills. There is not better answer to that question that getting involved with a Toastmasters Club.
Toastmasters was founded in 1924 and now has clubs in 106 countries. A local club becomes a friendly and familiar place for people from any profession to come together to learn and practice speaking to an audience. Like many things in life, speaking is a learned skill. We see great orators and falsely think they were born with the "Gift of Gab". The reality is most of the "Great Ones" have worked hard to fine tune their craft.
As a professional speaker who regularly addresses corporate audiences I hopefully have some knowledge on this subject. I have already presented forty-three keynote-style (45 minutes or longer) presentations to corporate, law firm and association audiences in 2010. Each time I try to learn something new. I never give a "canned" talk, but instead customize and personalize each speech. This makes every time on stage an educational experience for me and the audience.
I am sad when those who want to be better speakers never take the stage. Remember: Speakers Speak! They don't think about speaking, wish they were better, or ponder their belly buttons.
I make it a habit to observe. Every time I have the honor to be in an audience I watch closely every thing that a speaker does. This means watching the style, delivery, vocal skills, stage presence, gestures, and poise of both professional speakers and professionals who speak. Each time I am the one listening I am self-enrolled in speakers college. No matter who is on stage I can learn from them. You should do the same thing. Study speakers, don't just listen.
I have also written a small book on the subject - The ABC's of Speaking. This book is a tip guide to help people who do not necessarily desire to be professional speakers, but who find they must occasionally give presentations. Many want to be better when talking to groups, but are intimidated by the whole process.
Having been a member of Toastmasters International since 1992 I have seen countless people, at all different skill levels, discover ways to improve their public speaking skills.
I still participate in my local club from time to time (my travel schedule prevents me from being a regular attendee). I am often asked why, as a professional speaker, I keep my membership with Toastmasters? The reason is you are never too good to learn, and when you help teach others, you improve too. Those who have climbed the ladder have a God-given responsibility to assist others who are working to improve their own skills. The "best" Toastmasters Clubs have both newcomers and seasoned Toastmasters as members.
If you have read this whole post and you are thinking "Yes, I should join a Toastmasters Club!".... then do it. There are most likely several clubs in your area. Check out two or three and find the one that is best for you based on location, time of meetings, and personality of the members.
Good luck and let me know how it goes!
Have A Great Day.
thom
Toastmasters was founded in 1924 and now has clubs in 106 countries. A local club becomes a friendly and familiar place for people from any profession to come together to learn and practice speaking to an audience. Like many things in life, speaking is a learned skill. We see great orators and falsely think they were born with the "Gift of Gab". The reality is most of the "Great Ones" have worked hard to fine tune their craft.
As a professional speaker who regularly addresses corporate audiences I hopefully have some knowledge on this subject. I have already presented forty-three keynote-style (45 minutes or longer) presentations to corporate, law firm and association audiences in 2010. Each time I try to learn something new. I never give a "canned" talk, but instead customize and personalize each speech. This makes every time on stage an educational experience for me and the audience.
I am sad when those who want to be better speakers never take the stage. Remember: Speakers Speak! They don't think about speaking, wish they were better, or ponder their belly buttons.
I make it a habit to observe. Every time I have the honor to be in an audience I watch closely every thing that a speaker does. This means watching the style, delivery, vocal skills, stage presence, gestures, and poise of both professional speakers and professionals who speak. Each time I am the one listening I am self-enrolled in speakers college. No matter who is on stage I can learn from them. You should do the same thing. Study speakers, don't just listen.
I have also written a small book on the subject - The ABC's of Speaking. This book is a tip guide to help people who do not necessarily desire to be professional speakers, but who find they must occasionally give presentations. Many want to be better when talking to groups, but are intimidated by the whole process.
Having been a member of Toastmasters International since 1992 I have seen countless people, at all different skill levels, discover ways to improve their public speaking skills.
I still participate in my local club from time to time (my travel schedule prevents me from being a regular attendee). I am often asked why, as a professional speaker, I keep my membership with Toastmasters? The reason is you are never too good to learn, and when you help teach others, you improve too. Those who have climbed the ladder have a God-given responsibility to assist others who are working to improve their own skills. The "best" Toastmasters Clubs have both newcomers and seasoned Toastmasters as members.
If you have read this whole post and you are thinking "Yes, I should join a Toastmasters Club!".... then do it. There are most likely several clubs in your area. Check out two or three and find the one that is best for you based on location, time of meetings, and personality of the members.
Good luck and let me know how it goes!
Have A Great Day.
thom
Sunday, April 04, 2010
Pay It Forward
I love it when I see those who are farther up the career ladder reach back and extend a hand to help someone else with their climb.
Success is not something that happens in a vacuum. We are all assisted along the way by someone. However it is common in our "Cowboy Society" for people who find high levels of achievement to start believing their own press, and forget about the reality of their own rise to the top. We want to have this image of being "self-made", but few people ever really do it alone.
In the third season of the television show "Mad Men" there is a great quote. Bert (the founder of the ad agency) tells Don (the main character) "that Sacajawea crossed the country with a baby on her back, and somewhere there’s a baby who thinks he discovered the Pacific Ocean". The point being that others helped Don succeed, and it was time he paid them back!
We all come in on others’ shoulders, and we should never forget that.
I have met professionals who understand this, and I have met those who think they discovered oceans by themselves.
I recently had an experience where I was offered assistance by someone in the top 1% of my profession. I was both honored and impressed by his enthusiasm to introduce me to some key people. This offer, and his follow up (with some pointed questions), was a window into his soul, and the view was of a real person who loves others. He wants to be a catalyst for success in the lives of others. While this is the subject that he writes and speaks about, not everyone practices what they preach.
The movie "Pay It Forward" best sums it up: When you help someone, and then they help someone, etc.... the world is a better place for everyone.
How about you? Are there people behind you in their career journey who you could give a boost? Would you do it? Have you done it?
Have A Great Day.
thom
Success is not something that happens in a vacuum. We are all assisted along the way by someone. However it is common in our "Cowboy Society" for people who find high levels of achievement to start believing their own press, and forget about the reality of their own rise to the top. We want to have this image of being "self-made", but few people ever really do it alone.
In the third season of the television show "Mad Men" there is a great quote. Bert (the founder of the ad agency) tells Don (the main character) "that Sacajawea crossed the country with a baby on her back, and somewhere there’s a baby who thinks he discovered the Pacific Ocean". The point being that others helped Don succeed, and it was time he paid them back!
We all come in on others’ shoulders, and we should never forget that.
I have met professionals who understand this, and I have met those who think they discovered oceans by themselves.
I recently had an experience where I was offered assistance by someone in the top 1% of my profession. I was both honored and impressed by his enthusiasm to introduce me to some key people. This offer, and his follow up (with some pointed questions), was a window into his soul, and the view was of a real person who loves others. He wants to be a catalyst for success in the lives of others. While this is the subject that he writes and speaks about, not everyone practices what they preach.
The movie "Pay It Forward" best sums it up: When you help someone, and then they help someone, etc.... the world is a better place for everyone.
How about you? Are there people behind you in their career journey who you could give a boost? Would you do it? Have you done it?
Have A Great Day.
thom
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Getting Noticed
There have been a lot of articles lately about how to get noticed by influencers, how to raise your value to those in your business community, and how to stand out from the crowd. Times have been tough and competition fierce, and people are looking for any edge to help them achieve more.
This is an important topic, and many mistakenly think the answer involves special skills, mysterious business plans, and a lot of luck.
The truth is, it is easy. Simple. I mean so simple it is nutty.
Help other people.
There, I said it. Help other people. But the key is you help them without expecting them to ever repay the favor. Just find out what is important in their life and be a resource that assists them in achieving their goals.
Think of your own life. If you are successful you probably have people who want to get on your calendar to "pick your brain". Too many such calls and you feel you have no brain left. Thus you hide from all the calls from friends of friends who seek your counsel. But what about the person who refers you a new client? Will you meet with them? I bet you will.
Getting the attention of the movers and shakers is easier than you think. You just need to know what people want in life and then bring it to them.
You find out what they want by asking them. Questions like "what do you need to make 2010 a spectacular success?" or "who is your ideal client and how do you find them?" or "If I could do one thing to make your life better, what would that be?".
Now, you will not be able to help everyone. Your network of contacts and powers of influence do not lend themselves to every person's needs. But if you ask enough people, you will find ways to become a conduit for success for many people.
And do you know what happens to those who are conduits for the success of others? They become magnets for success. Opportunities line up at their door.
This happens for two reasons. One is karma. Those who do good just seem to find more good things. The other reason is that you are always being watched in your community (business and personal). People know who those people are who assist others and they want to be in their orbit. You know how they get into their orbit? They help them achieve their goals.
Yep, it is a continuous loop. It is not always the people you help who help you, so do not keep score. Too often I have seen people give up because they have delivered great things to folks and those folks have not returned the gesture. This causes people to sour on the whole idea of being generous. They take a "self-focused" stance and miss out on all that could have come their way.
Zig Ziglar, famous author and speaker, said "You will get all you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want". He is right.
Have A Great Day.
thom
This is an important topic, and many mistakenly think the answer involves special skills, mysterious business plans, and a lot of luck.
The truth is, it is easy. Simple. I mean so simple it is nutty.
Help other people.
There, I said it. Help other people. But the key is you help them without expecting them to ever repay the favor. Just find out what is important in their life and be a resource that assists them in achieving their goals.
Think of your own life. If you are successful you probably have people who want to get on your calendar to "pick your brain". Too many such calls and you feel you have no brain left. Thus you hide from all the calls from friends of friends who seek your counsel. But what about the person who refers you a new client? Will you meet with them? I bet you will.
Getting the attention of the movers and shakers is easier than you think. You just need to know what people want in life and then bring it to them.
You find out what they want by asking them. Questions like "what do you need to make 2010 a spectacular success?" or "who is your ideal client and how do you find them?" or "If I could do one thing to make your life better, what would that be?".
Now, you will not be able to help everyone. Your network of contacts and powers of influence do not lend themselves to every person's needs. But if you ask enough people, you will find ways to become a conduit for success for many people.
And do you know what happens to those who are conduits for the success of others? They become magnets for success. Opportunities line up at their door.
This happens for two reasons. One is karma. Those who do good just seem to find more good things. The other reason is that you are always being watched in your community (business and personal). People know who those people are who assist others and they want to be in their orbit. You know how they get into their orbit? They help them achieve their goals.
Yep, it is a continuous loop. It is not always the people you help who help you, so do not keep score. Too often I have seen people give up because they have delivered great things to folks and those folks have not returned the gesture. This causes people to sour on the whole idea of being generous. They take a "self-focused" stance and miss out on all that could have come their way.
Zig Ziglar, famous author and speaker, said "You will get all you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want". He is right.
Have A Great Day.
thom
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Take Action To Help Others Succeed
Like blood flowing through your arteries bringing oxygen to your cells, career success requires a complex network of connections that will deliver opportunities to each other. And like your body, your network is a detailed ecosystem. If one area breaks down, the whole being can be slowed down by illness.
Are you the weak link in your network? Are you contributing to the well being of others?
Most people like the idea of helping people. They talk about it, but when the chance arrives where they can make an introduction, a referral, or just sing the praises of someone...many drop the ball. They are either too busy to notice the importance of the connection or they get a ping of "what's in it for me?".
In our society, especially in though economic times, people have become very self-focused. We cannot avoid it. We are all guilty (I am not preaching here... this is as much a reminder for myself). Everyone is trying to find their own way in the world, which makes it easy to forget that we might hold the key that opens the door for another person's victory.
Discover how you can reap more rewards by helping others. The cliche "a rising tide raises all ships" is true (most cliches are). When you are a catalyst for good, then you will also be the recipient of good.
The most successful people (financially, emotionally and spiritually) not only focus on their own victories, but seek out situations where they can launch others to victory. Opportunities to make a difference exist.
What do you think? Who do you know what are true "catalysts for good"? Do you just say you want to help people succeed or do take action?
Have A Great Day.
thom
Are you the weak link in your network? Are you contributing to the well being of others?
Most people like the idea of helping people. They talk about it, but when the chance arrives where they can make an introduction, a referral, or just sing the praises of someone...many drop the ball. They are either too busy to notice the importance of the connection or they get a ping of "what's in it for me?".
In our society, especially in though economic times, people have become very self-focused. We cannot avoid it. We are all guilty (I am not preaching here... this is as much a reminder for myself). Everyone is trying to find their own way in the world, which makes it easy to forget that we might hold the key that opens the door for another person's victory.
Discover how you can reap more rewards by helping others. The cliche "a rising tide raises all ships" is true (most cliches are). When you are a catalyst for good, then you will also be the recipient of good.
The most successful people (financially, emotionally and spiritually) not only focus on their own victories, but seek out situations where they can launch others to victory. Opportunities to make a difference exist.
What do you think? Who do you know what are true "catalysts for good"? Do you just say you want to help people succeed or do take action?
Have A Great Day.
thom
Sunday, September 20, 2009
We Need Your Help!
I spend a lot of time on Twitter and this blog talking about helping others succeed. Famous best-selling author Zig Ziglar said "You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want". I have found this quote to be profoundly accurate.
The most successful people I know are very giving. These are people who have succeeded financially, emotionally and spiritually. They enjoy lending a helping hand to others and take pride in seeing people achieve great things. Successful people are usually not jealous or fearful of the strides made by those around them. They also did not wait until they were on the top of the heap to start seeking ways to make an impact, they always had the desire to be of assistance.
I had a conversation the other day with a person who claimed that most people he encounters have the "helping others thing" backwards. He said he knows many caring and giving people who think they have to succeed first, then help others. They get very focused on their own "stuff" and never have time to give a boost to the next guy.
He is right. Many people want to help others, but they think that these efforts will distract them from their own cause. Just the opposite is true. When you find ways to be the catalyst to making others win, you win too!
We discussed Ziglar's words... they are clear about the order.... help others get what they want first!!!
Look around. There are lots of people who would benefit from your assistance. You need not invest a lot of time or money, but instead be confident that you can make a difference -- then take action.
The world needs you.
Have A Great Day.
thom
The most successful people I know are very giving. These are people who have succeeded financially, emotionally and spiritually. They enjoy lending a helping hand to others and take pride in seeing people achieve great things. Successful people are usually not jealous or fearful of the strides made by those around them. They also did not wait until they were on the top of the heap to start seeking ways to make an impact, they always had the desire to be of assistance.
I had a conversation the other day with a person who claimed that most people he encounters have the "helping others thing" backwards. He said he knows many caring and giving people who think they have to succeed first, then help others. They get very focused on their own "stuff" and never have time to give a boost to the next guy.
He is right. Many people want to help others, but they think that these efforts will distract them from their own cause. Just the opposite is true. When you find ways to be the catalyst to making others win, you win too!
We discussed Ziglar's words... they are clear about the order.... help others get what they want first!!!
Look around. There are lots of people who would benefit from your assistance. You need not invest a lot of time or money, but instead be confident that you can make a difference -- then take action.
The world needs you.
Have A Great Day.
thom
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