PASSION

In April my business partner and I attended the Tulsa Entrepreneurial Spirit Award Kickoff. At the event several people asked us what our business is and why. Our response was full of passion with a vision clearly defined by our mission. Each person responded with excitement and support for our mission.

Meeting with other entrepreneurs gave us the opportunity to ask the same question of them. It was inspiring and exciting to hear the responses of those who have a clear mission, vision, and a passion to achieve them. Even when they weren’t sure the best way to achieve their mission, their passion was contagious and created a desire in us to join in and help them.

Over the following weeks I noticed the same scenarios playing out in networking and social situations. I watched as people discussed their business or job with others. Those who had a passion for what they were doing were easy to spot. These people were eager to share what they do and why they do it. It was a contagious excitement that inspired participation.

How do you respond to people who have no passion for what they do? Do you feel compelled to join them in their mission? Typically if someone has no passion for what they are doing, people move on.

What would your response be if someone asked you about your business and why you do it? Would others feel passion from your response? If not, they probably won’t feel compelled to join you in your mission.

Passion for what you do is something that anyone can have whether working their dream job or not. The key is to know where you are in your journey, where you are headed, and how you plan to get there. Your passion for the vision of where you plan to be is what motivates you and those around you to join in on your mission.

Do you have a mission you are passionate about? Have you lost the passion you once had for what you do? Passion can be found by looking inside to find what is important to you and why. Discover your mission and examine why. When you clearly see your mission and the vision of how is affects others then you will see your passion grow.

Passion, is it in you?

OPTIMIZE U on Barnes&Noble.com

Optimize U is now listed on Barnes&Noble.com. My husband was surfing and found it listed. The family was very excited to see it there.

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Optimize-U/Regina-Collins/e/9780881443745/?itm=1

"OPTIMIZE U" NOW AVAILABLE!

Optimize U is live on Amazon.com. My pre-release order of books is due on my doorstep today! I am so grateful to be able to share this book with you.

Amazon.com is offering the book at $10.99. I have a limited number of pre-release books that I am offering for $6.99 when you order them directly from me while supplies last. To order one or more of my pre-release copies contact me through my website www.PurposedSuccess.com or via my Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter profiles.

Book signings will be scheduled in the following months as well as book meetups. Follow me on Facebook and Twitter and on this blog for more information and schedules.

Thank you to everyone who made this book possible!

"OPTIMIZE U" UPDATE

The publisher rang Friday to let me know the book would be ready in two weeks. I ordered my first set of books and he is checking Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com daily to see when it show up on their sites. I am so grateful for the opportunity to help others achieve the success that lies in wait within them through this book.

RENEW YOU!

With spring fast approaching my mind has turned to the new possibilities reflected in trees budding, early blooming flowers pushing their way through the cold hard ground and birds singing with renewed gusto. Fresh opportunities can be seized at any time of year. Unlike nature, who waits for the warmth, sunshine and rain of spring to renew itself, you can renew yourself at any season you choose.

What does it take to renew you? First and foremost you must be committed. Not straight jacket committed (although sometimes it feels that way) but unwavering in your determination. Commitment as defined by Wikepedia means to duty or pledge to something or someone. Personal commitment often refers to a pledge or promise to ones' self for personal growth.

Experience has shown me that solid, unwaivering commitment stems from an intense emotional reward attached to the outsome desired. Review your own history. When you committed full force to achieve something, what was your reward? When you examine your reward you will typically see a strong emotion attached to it.

As we approach spring, the season of renewal, ask yourself these questions.

• What do I want to renew or redesign about myself?
• Why?
• What is my emotional reward for the commitment to change?

With your commitment to renewal and/or redesign remember to draw out your roadmap for success. When life interrupts your commitment draw on your roadmap to keep you steady on your course.

Wishing you success!

OPTIMIZE U

I just received the Optimize U cover for approval and couldn't wait to share it with you. The book is due for release this month. Watch my blog for information about the release of the book and scheduled book signings.

What Are Your PDA's?

At this moment are you thinking public displays of affection or those electronic task masters designed to keep us connected? Nearly everyone has the electronic devices designed to keep us connected and organized. I know if something happens to my “smart phone” I am in a world of hurt. Before my smart phone it was a Palm personal organizer. Before that it was my custom designed organizer. Regardless of which type of system you use to organize your schedule and manage your contacts, if you want to achieve your goals you must include daily PDA’s.

For those who missed last month’s article PDA’s are Purpose-Driven Activities. Those activities which drive you toward your goals and vision. Those activities that fulfill your purpose. Purpose-Driven Activities are derived from your mission, vision, and purpose but how do you determine what your daily PDA’s need to be?

Use your annual goal to determine what you need to do daily. For example, I once gave each member of a consultant team the challenge to increase their customer base by 100 new customers the following year. They looked as though they thought I had lost my mind. I proceeded to explain to them that if they plan to work approximately 50 weeks out of the year, 100 new customers becomes two (2) customers per week. At this point the consultants had a big smile and a can do attitude.

When you know what you need to accomplish each week to achieve your goal then you can implement purpose-driven activities into every day of your week. According to the law of averages I have always heard – if I want two new customers per week I need to talk to at least 10 prospective customers each week. With this information I can schedule my calendar to include 10 prospective customer appointments each week.

What is your goal for this year? Since a goal is measurable you should be able to take your measurable goal and calculate what you need to do weekly to achieve your goal. When you have a weekly goal to obtain, simply determine what purpose-driven activities you need to include in each day to accomplish your weekly goal.

Daily PDA inclusion will help you stay focused and achieve your weekly goals. Achieving your weekly goals consistently will lead to accomplishing your annual goals. Before you know it, your vision will be a reality, all because of your daily PDA’s.

For more information about achieving your goals, contact us via our website www.PurposedSuccess.com