Are you wondering whether or not you should look into a crystal ball or shake some dice in Vegas? Are you comparing yourself to others and thinking why can’t I have what they have? Are you sitting on your porch swing waiting for someone to come to your door step to tell you it is your time to be a star? If you said yes to any of these, you might want to splash some cold water on your face to refresh yourself.
Your lucky break does not have to come from shaking a pair of dice or learning about your future. The reason you do not have what someone else has is because what was achieved was meant for them in their way and not yours. However, if you admire what another has, you should be inspired to know that you can aspire to have great things in your life too. Little do you know, this overnight success you have been comparing yourself to has been a work in progress for some time now. Their consistent efforts and persistent attitude helped them get to where they are today. Learn from them. Study them. Get to know them as a person. Ask them about how they got started. You might be surprised. Your new connection could also lead you to others you must meet. As the saying goes, you shouldn’t wait for success to come to you, “you need to swim out to meet it.”
Create your big break! Increase Your Odds of Success…
1. Tell everyone you know about your dreams, ambitions, and goals.
2. Ask them if they know someone you should meet in their network and request a virtual introduction. There are on average about 250 people in each person’s network.
3. Connect with the person you were introduced to with a 15 minute phone call. Remember people do business with people they know, like, and trust. Be real.
4. Be specific. People naturally want to help people but they cannot help you if you do not ask or if you do not know what to ask for.
5. Think about how you can help others by connecting them with your network or circle of influence.
Make big plans for yourself by setting goals and breaking them down into manageable pieces. They are the “breaks” that make the difference. Take action with each piece. Each action helps you take another action step. Before you know if, your goal will be attained.
What “big break” have you been waiting for? What is it that you can do today to help someone with their “big break”?
“Cherish the journey; the destination is where it all comes together.”
– Debra Kasowski
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