Create what you want to be a part of.
In order to make happiness our business and create greater levels of prosperity, we must. We must create what we want to be a part of because no one will do it for us.
I've just hopped off my Week 2 training call for my international Brand to Success participants and I'm pumped to share more around this 'just do it' subject with you! (Having worked with Nike, I always have that phrase in my mind)
Brand to Success was what I wanted to be a part of AND it was time.
As I write this to you, we are also planning two more MGI Boutique tour stops in London and Amsterdam in June (this will be seven down and five more to go to complete my 12 stop tour to celebrate 12 years in business). It was time AND it's what I wanted to be a part of.
After I write this to you, I will be emailing my editor the ideas I have for the last sample chapter of the How to Be a Walking Momtra book. I couldn't fit the writing into my schedule so…you guessed it, I'm creating what I want to be a part of here too. And, it was time!
She is going to write as much of it as she can for me (she knows my voice well) and then I'll be reviewing that last sample chapter and making any on-brand changes, as I see fit. You see, if I didn't create the opportunity, it would be another pregnant nine months to get this to agents and I just don't want to wait that long :-). It needs to be birthed way sooner than that.
Again…It. was. time. And unless you make the request, unless you put in the time, unless you make the ask…it will not get done.
Your best life will not just come to you…you gotta go out there and get it…and bring her IN.
So, I share all this to say ~> Create what you want to be a part of. And, I also share it to ask you ~ is it your time too?
Is it your time to write that book?
Is it your time to increase your rates?
Is it your time to focus on a more balanced work-life balance?
Is it your time to create more solid boundaries?
Is it your time to hire a mentor?
Is it your time to work on creating a brand that is as exquisite as you?
Is it time to create a brand that matches your integrity and the high-quality work you provide?
Is it your time to automate your business?
Is it your time to hire a VA? Personal assistant? Online Business Manager? Intern? Sales Manager?
Is it your time to move from a one-on-one model to offering group experiences?
It is your time to travel more?
Is it your time to be scared but do it anyway!?
I invite you to take some journaling time right now to answer the above questions and/or create your own top 12 "Is it my time…" questions. You'll know what you authentically need to move on.
Answer them honestly and in the next 30 days (here's the challenge part) choose the top two (2) things you want to tackle.
If it's writing, reach out to the editor or writing partner you need as support along the way. If it's to create your first online program, commit to sending a survey to your list to ask them what they're struggling with most and see how you can create around that.
One foot forward = running in no time!
Take that first step and then commit that by the end of those 30 days, you will have taken the next biggest step you can…so, for example, if it's to write your book and you've already reached out to your editor friend or writing partner, then maybe you write a post on facebook letting your world know that you've just started the book you've been meaning to write for five years (that's pretty major and will get your booty in gear, let me tell you!).
If it's to create your first online program and the survey is back (you received some great feedback/food for thought), the next biggest thing might be to set a date when that program will be written (by you, of course) and let your list know. Tell them you have a surprise for them come X date (knees knocking? Good! You'll feel GREAT).
Be your own fairy godmother and create the opportunity.
And if limiting beliefs are getting in the way, maybe this article I wrote for the Huffington Post will help. Truth is, creating what you want to be a part of is so much easier when what we have on loop is fruitful.
Enjoy reading "We are what we eat? We are what we REPEAT": http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michelle-ghilotti/mindfulness-practice_b_4373840.htm.
In the comments below, I'd love to hear what your two action items are! I'd love to cheerlead you on your first step to taking the next BIG leap in your business, and therefore, your life!
Until next time, ladies, enjoy your business, enjoy your life!
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