The NEW BREED of Warrior: Six Figures in Six Months with EASE

[Anna Johnson]

Thanks Ken - thoughtful, provocative post.

For me the word 'platform' doesn't really capture it for me. I agree with a couple of posters above who suggest the word 'purpose' instead.

My observation of truly successful people in all walks of life is that they have a huge, powerful sense of purpose which drives them forward no matter what.

When you feel compelled to change the world, or change people's lives, or whatever, everything else will fall into place.

If, however, you have no real sense of purpose that you truly and utterly believe in, everything from putting your business together to mustering up the motivation to do something, is more like a chore, and much harder to sustain at the level needed to accomplish super success.

The harsh reality is that we can't buy or be given a sense of purpose. It has to come from within.

[lburrell]

Ken,

Eye-opening post mate. It especially rings true for me as I am growing my company, The GMAT Coach. I will def keep my "Platform" in mind.

It goes something like this: To help struggling students around the world pass the GMAT test by offering an unrivaled success rate coupled with world-class service.

I'm still working on it as I try to wrap my head around your post haha.

Cheers

Lee

[Scott_McGregor]

Very interesting! I think your correct. You need your own platform. I think it comes down to believing in yourself and your ideas.
Good value mate

[DanteW.]

You raise a very interesting point which sorta makes us ask ourselves what is "my" platform. I guess it is something we really have to ponder to ourselves. Nevertheless great post and good luck if you decide to follow it.

[Joshua N. Rabon]

Originally Posted by brucerby

Joshua, thanks for the link. That is powerful info, as is the post by Ken.
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Bruce

It's one of my favs. I hope you pass it on to others.

[apollocreed]

The OP is quite amusing.

Oprah is indeed wealthy but so are millions of other people. The only thing that the self made wealthy have in common is that they effectively provide a product or service that other people are willing to pay good money for or little money but often.

A good test for a scientific or social theory is to whether it can make accurate predictions. There are many a people with very good "platforms" who would like to be wealthy, but they are not rich and never will be.

Saying that you only need a "platform" contradicts your other statement in that "there is no blueprint to being wealthy". Having a platform that translates your monologue into a dialogue yada yada yada.... IS a blueprint.

I think last year there were over 1000 billionaires in the Forbes list and Oprah was only one amongst them, and a poor one at that. There are crooks, scammers , hard workers, smart workers, bullies, socially conscious, socially unconcious, perverts and all sorts of other types people in the list of forbes 400. There is no particular way of thinking, outlook or behaviour that will make you rich as being wealthy has nothing to do with personality or thought processes. The whole spectrum of humanity is represented amongst the rich just like what you wil find amongst the middle classes or the poor.

Nobody can really know whether Oprah had a plan or not from the beginning. Just because she may say she did not have one does not mean it is true. Every single person I know who grew up poor does dream of being rich. In light of this, I do not see how Oprah could not have had a plan of some sort or a desire for wealth. Britney Spears is also wealthy and may not exactly have a plan, but those around her do. Just because Oprah personally did not have one does not mean that her husband or business partners did not have one for her.

The more money you make in a particular sector, the more stable and aware of your "platform" you become. I doubt if Oprah had any inner "platform" when she was a sexually promiscous journalist (her own words) with confidence issues. Of course she didn't in the same way that I do not think that Martha Stewart had any "platform" when she was committing fraud.

"Platforms" come after the fact.

Apollo

[JLRuffin]

This reminds me of the saying, "that when the student is ready the master appears." Another words, unless one has the proper mindset of what they want to accomplish in life, you will never have the tools to arrive at your destination. You will spin your wheels doing lots of things and spending lots of money, but getting no where. Some say you must develop the million dollar mindset first before you will see success because everything relates to your subconscious mind and one's inner cravings. You can never be what deep down you cannot envision accomplishing.

[HappyCommando]

Originally Posted by holidayhabitat

My problem with this platform issue is. where do you start ? I have the desire, but lack direction. I don't even know where to start to find my "Platform" or "Direction". How do you find that niche. I have a wife and three children, and want to create a future where they will never have to worry about money again. How do I start? I am new here and am still trying to understand. I am not afraid of hard work as long as I know that it's not in vain.

Brother, you are already well on your way to finding your platform because of the following: you have desire, you seek better for others than yourself, and you are asking questions. Part of the answer is in the questions.

Your search to define your platform must begin within yourself. Only you can define it. The paths will reveal themselves as you push toward satisfying your desire for your family. Believe it.

We have dissected the idea of 'platform' from almost every perspective throughout this thread. I would like to add something I have not yet seen...that a function of one's platform is one's character. Our character defines us.

Just as we are all different, so is our character. Some come from great environments and good character is natural. For others, it may take some effort to develop, but it is possible nonetheless.

Define yourself, your character and what you desire and you will begin to see your platform take shape and the ways ahead.

Before this gets to long...let me add...though only you can define your platform, you are not alone on the way to see it fulfilled. Continue to look around as you are now for help. This forum is FULL of team-players who genuinely want you to succeed for your and your family's sake.

[Jasim]

Wow that is some deep thinking and thought provoking comments, I think it is the perfect sign off to sleep on. So goodnight and thanks for inspiring the conversation

[Jeff_16]

Originally Posted by holidayhabitat

My problem with this platform issue is. where do you start ? I have the desire, but lack direction. I don't even know where to start to find my "Platform" or "Direction". How do you find that niche. I have a wife and three children, and want to create a future where they will never have to worry about money again. How do I start? I am new here and am still trying to understand. I am not afraid of hard work as long as I know that it's not in vain.

I Agree with you, the only desire for me is creating business online where I could spend more with my family or work in place I like surrounded with the people I love.

But the problem for us (If you allow me to assume you and I having the same issue) is what business? where do I start (it rings in my head)? what is my platform?

I've been searching my platform that driving me insane, and everybody surround me telling me that I should let it flow. But I doubt that was right? There was mention that you should to what you like/hobby. but some telling me that it's not a hot prospect (despreate buyers or anything like that)

Now I'm just go around circle with this.

Am I too worried, too cautious, or yes we have to find the platform first?

I just don't like to do anything without plans and just jump into something.

Hope that all of the warrior in this forum could help.

Almost forgot Ken your post is excellent. you bring a great value with this post --all the best for you ken--

[Steve Steinitz]

Hi Jeff

Originally Posted by Jeff_16

But the problem for us (If you allow me to assume you and I having the same issue) is what business? where do I start (it rings in my head)? what is my platform?

I'm not being facetious at all when I say, maybe that's your platform. I started a site last year about that topic. Although I framed it a little broader: Life Purpose.

Seriously, I feel your passion about the subject. And, while its a huge problem for millions (billions?) of people there's little of substance written on the subject. Even books that promise to help you find your platform/purpose simply don't do it and, instead, focus on what you should do after you have chosen.

Barbara Sher made an honest attempt in "I Could Do Anything If Only I Knew What It Was" but it leaves much to be desired. That said, I blundered through her cheesy exercises and came up with a surprising result -- which I ran with and continue to pursue. I doubt if everyone would be so lucky.

Somebody needs to solve the problem or at least tackle it. Why not you?

Cheers,

Steve

[mrdomains]

Oprahs "platform" was/is cashing in on the large group of mostly women who need direction, lack self-esteem and tell themselves they could be better. Oprah and all similar media hosts, authors, religious leaders, politicians and yes.. even IM warriors, reinforce the doubts and weaknesses by delivering a solution, comfort, product or mandate. Most oftenly, it is not needed.

But this is a basic feature of humanity. The majority want to be instructed and pampered.

There are other "platforms" (meaning of life, ambition, purpose of being, life´s work, values, etc). Simply deciding that you will make a bundle this year can be a platform once you push ahead and just go for it.

I´m not sure platform is the right word but the essence is correct: the method is less important than the ambition.

[lindgren]

Hi Ken and everyone in this thread
I think you made a great post there Ken - You write like a author :-)
Its also very interesting to see the frustration from people because the solution is "just a platform" - very abstract - But if we for a second leave the word platform out and instead focus on what it implies to have a platform, then it might be more easy to understand ( even on a sunday morning)

Lets pretend for a second that you have all the money you need and the only way to keep all your money is to add value to the world - How would you do that ?
- You certainly wouldn't sell crap products
- You wouldn't ignore your customers
- You wouldn't spend a second on "get rich scams"

the minute you change your mindset FROM "making a lot of money quickly" and in stead focus your energy on "How can I contribute to added value for a group of people on the internet"

This way you will focus on giving "your" people what you believe will help them instead of cashing in.
And you know when you give something - you shall get it back a thousand times.
So Ken - thank you for reminding us all about where to put our focus.
your biggest fan
Tina

[Robert Puddy]

Originally Posted by MaskedMarketer

Having a plan is necessary for some. Having ADD and with attention and focus problems, I can tell you from experience, having a step by step plan is imperative for success- for most.


As of right now I'm taking a course with an international best selling author on influence, persuasion, and a hypnosis master. He recommends to write down 40 steps to take to success as part of the "programing" that im taking.

This is to create self discipline in one's self, to help stick to a plan, and follow threw. If you're aren't successful yet, it possible is because of lack of focus- which having a plan will help create focus.

But this is a crucial element of who will succeed and who wont...

I dont need a detailed plan, I only have to know the required end result. The rest is using my brain to leverage my day doing things that help me get to that result. There is no step by step airfix model plan to do that.

Rigidity to a set step by step blueprint is going to stifle growth, yes you have to have a core formula but the trick if their is one is to be running things through your head that other people are doing and adapt it to your end goal.


Listing things to do and attaining focus is great once you have the above...

I'm not successful because I copy step by step what someone else does, Im successfull because I know where i want to be, and can adapt someones blueprint or ideas to fit in with my agenda/platform

Its the one thing you cant teach someone, the ability to see where the information is relevant to them, if its in them to think that way I can bring it out of them but if its not there then they are going to be dissapointed.

Oh yes one more prerequisite...

you need to be able to take risks and live with the consequences

Robert

[John Taylor]

Originally Posted by Robert Puddy

I'm not successful because I copy step by step what someone else does, Im successfull because I know where i want to be, and can adapt someones blueprint or ideas to fit in with my agenda/platform

It pains me to say this.. but that's a very important
point. And one that many people miss because they
haven't defined their own purpose or long term aims.

John

[JamesMSpacey]

Nice one. Big thinking has always made more money than following the program.

[MaskedMarketer]

Originally Posted by Robert Puddy

I dont need a detailed plan, I only have to know the required end result. The rest is using my brain to leverage my day doing things that help me get to that result. There is no step by step airfix model plan to do that.

Hey Robert,

Thanks for replying.

Now, as you say, you don't need a detailed plan.. and not everyone does. Everyone is different. And there is no one size fits all. Some people may just need the end result and thats it- but last time i did that, I failed for my lack of detailed plan, research and still in debt for it.

I like to use systems and build off that.

Some people use business plans and others don't.

Neither are wrong, but I'd rather plan than not.

Originally Posted by Robert Puddy

you need to be able to take risks and live with the consequences

I've taken risks and I've lost. I'm living with the consequences now. From that experience, I find that I plan more and use systems rather than just jumping in a project based on a result I want in my mind.

[Robert Puddy]

Originally Posted by MaskedMarketer

Hey Robert,

Thanks for replying.

Now, as you say, you don't need a detailed plan.. and not everyone does. Everyone is different. And there is no one size fits all. Some people may just need the end result and thats it- but last time i did that, I failed for my lack of detailed plan, research and still in debt for it.

I like to use systems and build off that.

Some people use business plans and others don't.

Neither are wrong, but I'd rather plan than not.




I've taken risks and I've lost. I'm living with the consequences now. From that experience, I find that I plan more and use systems rather than just jumping in a project based on a result I want in my mind.

You missed the point

There is a big difference between having a business plan and having to have someone detail step by step what your bussiness is.

[stevereel]

Interesting thread. It is easy to get lost in positive thinking for some. IMHO, the comments by AndrewCavanagh above brought some much needed clarity to this topic.

[MaskedMarketer]

Originally Posted by Robert Puddy

You missed the point

There is a big difference between having a business plan and having to have someone detail step by step what your bussiness is.

Nope haven't missed the point, Robert.

Probably my fault for not explaining myself correctly. I do that often.

No one is detailing a step by step plan for my business.

I use systems, plans, and action steps which I create and do myself.

[Jeff_16]

Originally Posted by Steve Steinitz

Hi Jeff

I'm not being facetious at all when I say, maybe that's your platform. I started a site last year about that topic. Although I framed it a little broader: Life Purpose.

Seriously, I feel your passion about the subject. And, while its a huge problem for millions (billions?) of people there's little of substance written on the subject. Even books that promise to help you find your platform/purpose simply don't do it and, instead, focus on what you should do after you have chosen.

Barbara Sher made an honest attempt in "I Could Do Anything If Only I Knew What It Was" but it leaves much to be desired. That said, I blundered through her cheesy exercises and came up with a surprising result -- which I ran with and continue to pursue. I doubt if everyone would be so lucky.

Somebody needs to solve the problem or at least tackle it. Why not you?

Cheers,

Steve

Hi Steve,

Thank you for this, I began to think deeper is this really my platform. Been looking for the book and end up with a few book from barbara sher what do you think about the book (I Could do anything If only I knew what it was)
how about the wichcraft : how to get what you really want do you have that book too?

Steve can you share how do you find your platform, or have you find it?

All the best,

Jeff