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Thursday, March 22, 2012
Stop MLM Thumping!
Monday, March 19, 2012
March Madness - You Gotta Love It!
This is my favorite season of the year. I love the NCAA Tournament. I love the upsets, the tears of joy and the tears of defeat. It was my first time seeing guys who were invincible on the court cry when the season came to an end. All the excitement is remarkable. The teams who are not suppose to win win. The teams who are suppose to win lose. It is unpredictable!
In 1991, the university I played for, Eastern Michigan University made it to the Sweet 16. That team still posts the school best record for wins. It was amazing. It was amazing for me because the schools I narrowed my choices to all went to the tournament (Penn State, Univ Green Bay Wisconsin and EMU). We beat Mississippi State (SEC Champions) that year 76-56. Our next game was against Penn State. Coach Parkhill had recruited me and I remember on my visit to the university that it was too big. We ended up beating PSU and Coach Parkhill after the game shook my hand on told me I made the right decision to go to EMU. We beat them in overtime to advance to the Sweet 16 (71-68). Our next challenge was UNC.
Nothing could prepare us for all the excitement. We represented the MAC Conference well. The year before Ball State University had made it to the Sweet 16 and lost to UNLV by 1 point. We were the shock of the tournament. It was game day and all any of us could think was the legacy of Dean Smith. We were overwhelm with respect and admiration. We had a great showing the first half, but UNC were just too big. They had 7 NBA players on the team (Pete Chilcutt, Eric Montrose, Hubert Davis, George Lynch, Rick Fox and Scott Cherry). They also boasted 7 McDonald's All American's on that team. Did I mention they had Coach Smith.
We knew we were in for a battle. I was shocked to see how well we performed the first half. The second half was all Carolina. The experience was unlike anything I had ever been apart of. It was an amazing ride. Duke went on to upset UNLV and beat Kansas for the National Championship that year. All I can remember is the life changing experience.
That experience shaped me for success in business. It is not about how many times you fail but how many times you get back up and try again. Sometimes what is best is not what appears to be grande. I choose a small school. We made history. My life forever changed. To all the people out there who want to win at the game of life I celebrate in your success with you.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
The System!
1. If you had all the time and money in the world what would you do more of?
(if they answer travel like most do then proceed)
2. Where would you like to go?
3. How do you usually book your travel?
4. How long does it take you to get a commission check back when you book from them? (ie travelocity, expedia)
5. Would you be interested in knowing how you can get a commission check back for something you are already going to do?
If you can master these questions and apply them you can be an allstar with our company. I look forward to providing you with more information that can help you build your biz.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Success Must First Start With YOU!
That was my first real encounter playing against other people. My dad had bred me to play basketball. I went on the play college ball against some of the best players in college and in the NBA. I did not care who I was playing against there was going to be one outcome. My team was going to win. I believed my team could win because I had been raised to believe I could win.
In business there is no physical demand on your body like sports. However, the biggest demand is on your mental capacities. What makes the greatest athletes of all time great is their ability to play the game above the rim in regards to their mental capabilities. They believe they can win. Losing is not an option. When we enter business we must believe our success is a must.
Do athlete always win? The answer to that question is no. On the other end of the question is a statement that great athletes win even when they lose. In order to be a success it has to first start with you. You must believe you can win and there must be an action plan in in place to make that happen. What are you going to do to change your current situation? How are you going to win? You must know exactly what you want out of life and you have to go out and get it. No one is going to do it for you. You must be persistent and consistent in making your dreams become your reality. Now shape up and let's make it happen.