What You Put Out, Is What You Get Back

AskRex · 10-22-2008, 11:32 AM

We've all heard this haven't we? Probably even more so since the release of The Secret in 2006.

All entrepreneurs are dreamers. We have a knack to see what's missing and then get ideas to fill the gaps. Now, some people are self-motivators and thrive on the idea above. They like to measure themselves based on their performance. Others, I've found, need a shove now and then in the right direction.

We are just past the middle of 2008, which means some of you may be getting a little panicked about hitting end-of-the-year deadlines and financial goals. And the troubles in our economy are only heightening those fears for most.

Here is a short list of things to consider to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start running toward the goal again:

1. It always helps to write down your goals. I know you've heard this a thousand times before, but when is the last time you did it and took it seriously? You have 5 months left this year, what do you really want? And do this exercise for all areas of your life - Do you want more balance? Do you want to have more saved?

2. Ask yourself, "What is really holding me back?" This is a serious question that deserves some serious thought. Is it lack of knowledge? Lack of capital? Fear? Sometimes when we pinpoint the thing that is sucking the motivation right out of us, we realize how crazy it is, and get over it.

3. Consider spending 30 minutes everyday that is dedicated to reading the latest news in your industry. See what new ideas your competitors have, what is working for your customers and what is not, etc. This will make your life much easier in the long run - and you'll be a LOT more successful as a result.

I encourage you all to remember the excitement you felt as you started the year 2008. Remember all that you wanted to accomplish, how you wanted to impact yourself and others, the commitments you made to yourself.

Do not get discouraged by that. Allow those memories to re-align you with what you really want for your future and the future of your company.

Devin T · 10-22-2008, 01:18 PM

"Consider spending 30 minutes everyday that is dedicated to reading the latest news in your industry"

Definitely not a tip that I've seen all to often from blogs, forums, etc. but a very relevant and great idea! I try to grab the WSJ every day and read through the articles that have some relevance and interest towards me.

Traffic101 · 10-22-2008, 08:13 PM

Hi, I agree that you should update yourself to what is out there on the net. I like writing about traffic and marketing yourself, so at least once a day I'm out there reading other blogs to see what works for people. I've always got to be up in the ever changing market.

Do to the law of attraction, I have put more thought into being positive and working on my energy.

napoleonfirst · 10-22-2008, 09:28 PM

Really cool advices. Also the Bible and Think and Grow Rich are good.

Barry Rice · 10-23-2008, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin_Moriarty2.0

perhaps at some stage, looking at your industry competitors every day is good. I've found that in most/everything I tend to be so far out in front/different, that thinking like competitors(as opposed to analyzing them in initial stages) actually dumbs me down.

I'm confident you will not be "dumbed down" by what you read in the majority of the Warrior Forum posts. I'm quite sure, if you'll stick around, you'll learn some things where you are not "so far out front/different".

Vincelog · 10-23-2008, 09:47 PM

I truly agree about getting a journal and record your goals. Recording your goals and progress really helps you to keep track and see whether are you on the right path towards success.

Cheers
Vincent
Personal Development Blogger

PeterArnold · 10-23-2008, 10:22 PM

Hey Rex:

Excellent info above following your caption - What You Put Out is What You Get Back - thanks for sharing.

A few personal thoughts on that theme...

LOA (Law Of Attraction) - I love its basic definition => "We attract into our lives that which we give our time, enegry and attention to - both positive and negative".

That is, what goes around, comes around. And as marketers, we need to practice being "givers" - giving to GIVE - because that's how we "attract" and pull others to us.

Yes, we are in business to make a profit - for sure. But before we can expect to 'earn the right' to that profit - we need to first, provide real 'value' to others - put it out to the Universe.

In other words, we cannot expect to get "heat" from the fireplace until we first put the "wood" in.

Just my own .02-cents worth (Canadian :-)

Sincerely / Peter A.

10-22-2008, 11:32 AM	#1
AskRex AskRex Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What You Put Out, Is What You Get Back We've all heard this haven't we? Probably even more so since the release of The Secret in 2006. All entrepreneurs are dreamers. We have a knack to see what's missing and then get ideas to fill the gaps. Now, some people are self-motivators and thrive on the idea above. They like to measure themselves based on their performance. Others, I've found, need a shove now and then in the right direction. We are just past the middle of 2008, which means some of you may be getting a little panicked about hitting end-of-the-year deadlines and financial goals. And the troubles in our economy are only heightening those fears for most. Here is a short list of things to consider to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start running toward the goal again: 1. It always helps to write down your goals. I know you've heard this a thousand times before, but when is the last time you did it and took it seriously? You have 5 months left this year, what do you really want? And do this exercise for all areas of your life - Do you want more balance? Do you want to have more saved? 2. Ask yourself, "What is really holding me back?" This is a serious question that deserves some serious thought. Is it lack of knowledge? Lack of capital? Fear? Sometimes when we pinpoint the thing that is sucking the motivation right out of us, we realize how crazy it is, and get over it. 3. Consider spending 30 minutes everyday that is dedicated to reading the latest news in your industry. See what new ideas your competitors have, what is working for your customers and what is not, etc. This will make your life much easier in the long run - and you'll be a LOT more successful as a result. I encourage you all to remember the excitement you felt as you started the year 2008. Remember all that you wanted to accomplish, how you wanted to impact yourself and others, the commitments you made to yourself. Do not get discouraged by that. Allow those memories to re-align you with what you really want for your future and the future of your company.
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10-22-2008, 01:18 PM	#2
Devin T HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 163 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What You Put Out, Is What You Get Back "Consider spending 30 minutes everyday that is dedicated to reading the latest news in your industry" Definitely not a tip that I've seen all to often from blogs, forums, etc. but a very relevant and great idea! I try to grab the WSJ every day and read through the articles that have some relevance and interest towards me.
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Traffic101 HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 221 Thanks: 64 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Social Networking	Re: What You Put Out, Is What You Get Back Hi, I agree that you should update yourself to what is out there on the net. I like writing about traffic and marketing yourself, so at least once a day I'm out there reading other blogs to see what works for people. I've always got to be up in the ever changing market. Do to the law of attraction, I have put more thought into being positive and working on my energy.
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10-22-2008, 09:28 PM	#4
napoleonfirst Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 916 Thanks: 20 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts Contact Info	Re: What You Put Out, Is What You Get Back Really cool advices. Also the Bible and Think and Grow Rich are good.

10-23-2008, 09:47 PM	#6
Vincelog HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 258 Thanks: 8 Thanked 44 Times in 25 Posts Social Networking	Re: What You Put Out, Is What You Get Back I truly agree about getting a journal and record your goals. Recording your goals and progress really helps you to keep track and see whether are you on the right path towards success. Cheers Vincent Personal Development Blogger
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10-23-2008, 10:22 PM	#7
PeterArnold Warrior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What You Put Out, Is What You Get Back Hey Rex: Excellent info above following your caption - What You Put Out is What You Get Back - thanks for sharing. A few personal thoughts on that theme... LOA (Law Of Attraction) - I love its basic definition => "We attract into our lives that which we give our time, enegry and attention to - both positive and negative". That is, what goes around, comes around. And as marketers, we need to practice being "givers" - giving to GIVE - because that's how we "attract" and pull others to us. Yes, we are in business to make a profit - for sure. But before we can expect to 'earn the right' to that profit - we need to first, provide real 'value' to others - put it out to the Universe. In other words, we cannot expect to get "heat" from the fireplace until we first put the "wood" in. Just my own .02-cents worth (Canadian :-) Sincerely / Peter A.