What has a dead goldfish got to do with business?
This morning I was called, by a rather desperate daughter, to rescue Ritchie the goldfish, whose tail had been sucked into the motor. Don’t even ask me how this is possible, but it was. The poor thing.
Fortunately it wasn’t a day when I was needing to get somewhere in a hurry as I was coaching clients over Skype today. I could deal with it, get the girls to school and still get to my first appointment on time.
I got thinking how, even though we try and separate our home life from business, what happens in one feeds through to the other.
You could be rushing out the door in time for an important meeting, and the cat throws up on your jacket!
You wake up in the morning and check your work emails as you walk down the passage to get breakfast – yes, there are people that do this (let’s not name any)- check emails before they’ve really woken up!
Life has got busy, there is no longer a defined line between what is work-time and what is home-time.
Yes, there are advantages to being able to use email, Facebook and LinkedIn on our mobiles, but it also comes at a cost. If you don’t get clear on what is important to you, you end up being busy rather than doing business. There is no down-time. Emails even follow you on holiday. Challenges at home interrupt your work schedule. Your work schedule interrupts time with your family.
That’s why it’s important to get clear on what you want, what your goals are, and how you want your life to look.
Do you want to be busy, chasing your tail and end up feeling like you are going no-where?
Or would you rather be happier, have more energy and be excited to get up in the morning?
I’m off to buy another goldfish….
Enjoy the rest of your day,
Kind regards
Jill Hutchison
Book your ticket for the It’s My Time workshop in Perth August 23rd
Are you clear?
Getting clear is one of the most important aspects of getting what you want. If you’re not crystal clear, you’re going to get something that you didn’t necessarily want!
Is it a case of getting clarity, and then you stay clear for the rest of your life? No, certainly not! In fact, I would say that if you have done this several years ago, and you feel you’re still absolutely clear, I think you’re fooling yourself!
What do I mean by this? Imagine that there are several levels or playing fields – each one higher than the next. Almost like steps in a ladder. When you’re on the first rung of the ladder, you can see pretty much the same sort of things you see when you’re on the ground. The view available to you is very close to what you’ve known your entire life. If there was a buffet of food available at this level, it’s pretty similar to what’s always been available to you.
As you climb the ladder, you can see further afield – and you see things from a new perspective! You start to become aware that more things are possible – that perhaps there are doors open to you that previously you thought were only open to other people. The higher you climb, the more the view changes and the more you can see – the more possibilities you see. What previously was a fantasty, becomes reality. The buffet suddenly changes – and delicious food in so many varieties you didn’t even know about is everywhere you look!
When I first read “The Secret” in 2007, and decided to study with Bob Proctor and then Loral Langemeier – it was like a pipe dream. It was pure fantasy. I thought that it would take more time and money than I had available to me at the time. In my mind I anticipated it might take 10 years or more to realise this dream.
Why did I want to meet them, study with them, get to know them and learn from them? What was it about the Law of Attraction that attracted me? I really don’t know, it was simply something I really wanted to do. Some of my friends thought I was crazy and couldn’t understand why I would want to do this! Here is the key: it was something I really wanted to do – it was a desire within me – it wasn’t what anyone else around me wanted to do.
The idea of spending time with them, having conversations with them – learning from their wisdom and expertise was firmly planted in my mind. The idea of being able to share what Bob Proctor was teaching inspired me even more.
Only 15 months after setting this goal, I stood with Bob Proctor in Florida – and for the first time in my life I suddenly didn’t know what I wanted. Yes I knew what I wanted in the regular playing field I’d been in – and I could tell anyone that. But this was entering a new realm, a much bigger playing field – a more exotic food buffet!
When I looked at how quickly my goal happened, and what other possibilities were opening up for me – I realised that there was so much more that was possible.
In this “new playing field” – because it was new, I was at a loss for what I really wanted there! Does this make sense to you?
Since then, I’ve spent more time with Bob, and with Loral. We brought Loral to Perth last year and have many more exciting things planned for the future. The possibilities are getting bigger and bigger – and more and more fun at the same time!
I would like to invite you to relook at what you want. If you’re feeling like your career energy has hit a plateau, or leveled out? If you’re starting to play safe – you have a choice to stay in that place, or to create some exciting goals in your life that keep you energized.
If you’re in Perth, I’m inviting you to attend the It’s My Time workshop on Thursday 23rd August 2012 at 9am. click here
If you’re not in Perth, you will soon be able to do this workshop in the comfort of your own home with my new home-study program we recorded last week – but that’s still a little while away from being released.
There is simply no substitute for working with someone who will challenge you to think about what is possible.
Who will challenge you to shift into a higher gear, to craft bigger goals than you may have imagined?
When you’re in the frame, you can’t see the picture ! There are certain things you can do for yourself, but sometimes you need someone who will open your mind to possibilities that you can’t see right now.
To book for the Perth It’s My Time workshop, click here (or paste this in your browser: http://itsmytime.eventbrite.com).
In the meantime, start making a list of what you would really love to be, do or have. What if money or time were no object at all? What is it that you would really like to spend your time doing?
It isn’t always about the materialistic things – once you’ve got everything money can buy you’ll start wanting things that money can’t buy – what are those things? What are those experiences? What about the relationships in your life? What about health? What about your loved ones?
Have fun thinking about all of this, and feel free to leave some feedback below. I’ll happily answer any of your questions you have around this process.
Until next time, have fun!
Kind regards
Jill
Jill Hutchison
Tap Your Next Power Mentor
~Challenge What’s Possible!~
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Look for the good
Those who are confident in who they are, what they want, and what their strengths are, are happy to see others shining.
Those who are insecure and concerned about not getting enough business seek every opportunity to show that they know more than others.
Just for today – look for the good in each person you come into contact with. Instead of trying to compete with them in conversation, look for ways to listen, to see their talents and how you can make them feel good about themselves.
Experts create, amateurs compete.
Your Chooseday message from Canada!
“If you’re having trouble receiving graciously,
then you’re probably having trouble giving generously.”
Bob Proctor
Happy Chooseday from snowy Toronto, Canada!
(Have you ever found it difficult to pack for snowy conditions when you’re in a bathing costume in 38-degree-summer? Fortunately the hotel is warm!)
I am fortunate enough to be spending 6 days masterminding with Bob Proctor and dynamic people from around the world.
It has been very interesting to see how people formulate their goals – and how it impacts on others helping them.
When I read “The Secret” in July 2007 and decided that I would get to know the featured experts in there, and teach what they were teaching about the human mind – I certainly didn’t expect that I would be fortunate enough to spend as much time with Bob Proctor as I have.
Giver’s Gain – you’re probably familiar with the concept of “the more you give, the more you get”.
We did an interesting exercise this afternoon – whereby each person said what they needed for the next step in their plan – and then we would write ways in which we could help them. These ways could include contacts, ideas or other insights.
Those that were clear on what they wanted received lots of offers of help. Ideas were exchanged, contacts were shared – and a great result was achieved.
Those that were vague about what they really wanted wasted their time trying to explain it – and ended up getting very little assistance.
This is true in life – when we are clear on what we want, we very often find others that are keen to help us get there. But if you don’t know where you’re headed, how on earth is anyone going to help you get there?
At each stage of our life, we need to redefine what we want. When you’ve reached a really big goal – it’s time to reset new goals. The purpose of a goal is to grow you as a person, not just to achieve whatever the goal is.
This last week I have been travelling around the USA looking for investment property. It was a whirlwind trip and I can honestly say it was totally business – two days in Dallas, then Kansas City followed by Atlanta. It was a real eye opener. I’ve managed to video several of the conversations I had with realtors, business owners and property managers in each city.
Many of you have asked me to discuss this – so I figured it might be easier if I simply create an education site for you to use as a member.
Watch this space and I will let you know when I have this material ready to share with you online. If you have friends who may be interested, they can visit www.evolvedynamic.net and put their details into the Chooseday box, as this is the channel which I will use to notify you when it’s ready.
Enjoy the rest of your Chooseday – and Happy Valentines day too!
Kind regards
Jill
Jill Hutchison
The “Tap Your Next Power” Mentor
~Challenge What’s Possible!~
How are your resolutions coming along?
Resolutions rarely stick (sorry to disappoint you) – so don’t wonder why your good intentions on Jan 1 have dissipated – no matter how disciplined you are.
Resolutions are very often what you think others think you should be doing – or trying to change who you are into a different person.
You may achieve them, but it will most likely be at the expense of something important to you. Setting goals that you actually intend to achieve – now those are the ones that do work.
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last.
Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.”
You eat food daily, you drink water daily, you wash daily (or that’s what I thought – and if you don’t, I’d rather be none the wiser about your daily ablutions!)
Just as our body needs nourishment, so too does our mind. If we want to achieve great goals – ones that scare and excite us, we need to feed our mind with good strong positive thoughts – every single day.
Jill Hutchison
The “Tap Your Next Power” Mentor
~Challenge What’s Possible!~
Evolve Dynamic Pty Ltd
www.evolvedynamic.net
www.jillhutchison.lifesuccessconsultants.com
Mobile: +61 419194323
Skype contact: jilhutch
Duncraig, Perth, Western Australia
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The Law of Attr-ACTION
“The Law of Attr-Action is not about waiting, prayer, meditation, or chanting your way to wealth. The second part of the word is Action! And you must find and take the right action. Forget the idea that someone, somehow in someway will deliver a big TV, money or a car to you.
Get off your ass, and provide the services, product, knowledge or ideas you have to someone in fair exchange. Then the Law of Attraction will work for you.” John Assaraf.
The Law of Attraction states that what we desire is what we will get. The thoughts that we pour into our mind will manifest. What many readers of “The Secret” missed when reading it is the action piece!
If sitting on the sofa wishing for things, without having to put any action, brought exactly what we wanted, we’d all own sofa businesses! Can you imagine what a great business idea that would be? Buy this sofa and get exactly what you want in life!
When you get clear on what you want, taking action is easy. You almost feel compelled to take action rather than forcing yourself to take action. That’s the difference! When you are passionate about your goal, you can’t help but start to move in its direction.
When last did you get really clear on what you want? When last did you tap your powerful skills and actions?
Jill Hutchison
Jill Hutchison is the “Tap Your Next Power Mentor” taking successful, driven professionals into their next stage of growth and advancement, the one they are struggling to see and tap, the one that will open the throw doors to the next phase of their life.
Evolve Dynamic Pty Ltd
www.evolvedynamic.net
www.jillhutchison.lifesuccessconsultants.com
Mobile: +61 419194323
Skype contact: jilhutch
Duncraig, Perth, Western Australia
For further information, For further information, please place your details in this box and I will contact you
Stretch your boundaries and goals!
“It has been a pleasure working with Jill. She brings another angle to our Property Mentor group, another voice and another perspective. Jill is strong, and challenging in our branch discussions and she brings the best out of our team. Our Property Mentor teams also relish having a fresh voice and fresh perspective on things.
Jill have made us stretch our boundaries and our goals. Jill challenges on our business goals as well as our personal and health goals. She is well liked and well respected by our group.
Jill is professional but fun, and we consider her an important part of our ongoing business success. If you are not already using her to show you how to Tap Your Next Power in the team, I recommend that you do”.
Garth Davis
Top Branch Manager for The Investor Club.
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Scoopons, Groupons, Living Social or whatever voucher you use!
Do you use Scoopons, or Doupons, or Living social – or Groupons? Or whatever other voucher system is in your area?
This morning, our bedroom and my office were turned upside down, to clear the carpet to be cleaned professionally. The guy arrives to clean them – I show him the carpets and he tells me the stains probably won’t come out. Why, I wonder, am I getting them professionally cleaned if they won’t come out clean?
On chatting to him further I ask if he is the owner of the business – yes, and if he has found that these vouchers give repeat business. No, he says, they normally go off and get the next voucher when they next need their carpets cleaned – so he hasn’t found any repeat business.
I have used these vouchers several times for a variety of occasions. Some providers give an outstanding experience. I took a voucher for a full body massage, pedicure, manicure and facial with a spa in Perth city centre. What an awesome experience. They treated me like royalty! And when I left I got a voucher for the next time I go back there.
The massage was outstanding, the facial top notch – and the pedicure – lets say that paint stayed on my toenails longer than many others have!
Will I go back there? Most definitely – they treated me like a valued customer.
What they also did right is get all my details including my email address. Now, while I havent’ heard from them yet, when I do I will be interested in whatever they have to offer.
Another voucher for pedicure and manicure – the lady giving it talked non-stop throughout the appointment, told me how the Living social team only pays them when the end of the voucher period arrives – so if the voucher expires at the end of December, they only get their money in January.
So if you’re a business wondering whether to use these vouchers as part of your marketing campaign, here is my advice (take it or leave it!)
– make sure you have a marketing campaign around this – have a system for capturing email addresses and contact details for your new prospective clients,
– recognize that it may cost you money – just like any marketing campaign will.
– Treat each voucher recipient as a new customer – treat them like royalty and they will return for repeat business
The franchise owner who cleaned my carpets this morning left without asking me for my email address. Golden opportunity – I was happy with the service – I even asked him for a quote to clean the other 3 carpeted rooms – which he gave me verbally and still didn’t ask for my email address.
Yes, he handed me some brochures and a magnet for my fridge (good one) – but they were for their other product line which is restoration cleaning.
The 1970’s houses are ugly, I’m certainly not paying money to restore it – it’s going to be all about renovating it!
Jill Hutchison
Motivation * Mastermind * Mindset
www.evolvedynamic.net
+61419194323
For further information, please place your details in this box and I will contact you
Sacrifice vs selfishness
“Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness.” ~ Napoleon Hill
When you get clear on what you want, you become prepared to sacrifice other things to get what you want.
If you’re not crystal clear, you end up simply working hard, and sacrificing time with those that are closest to you and compromising your own values. This isn’t a happy way to live but it may feel you have to live this way.
When you’re moving towards a goal you’ve spent some time thinking about, getting clear on, the things you sacrifice don’t feel like sacrifice. It’s a case of giving up something of less importance in your life to get what is more important.
The most unselfish thing you can do is to tap into your true self – tap into your next power. Living in your true potential encourages others around you to do the same, and this is the greatest gift you could give to those you work with or live with.
Jill Hutchison
The “Tap Your Next Power” Mentor
~Challenge What’s Possible~
www.evolvedynamic.net
+61419194323
Jill Hutchison is the “Tap Your Next Power” Mentor taking successful, driven professionals into their next stage of growth and advancement, the one they have been struggling to see and tap, the one that will throw open the doors to their next opportunity.
Jill connects you to your most powerful self, shifting attitudes, beliefs and actions to spark achievement rapidly by going straight to the issue. She draws out your creativity to craft a goal larger than perhaps imagined.
Now your eyes are open, and the path is clear and straight-forward. Now you tap the full power in you to achieve what’s next for you.
For further information, For further information, please place your details in this box and I will contact you
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