The conversation centered around the fact all of us have stories to share but so many are inhibited by constraints imposed by social pressure. When we realize that there are people who can benefit form our story within it becomes a bit easier to spread the word.
The successful sales process is really the result of someone being presented a story and finding acceptance to the presentation. The more “personal” the story is, typically the more it is accepted and the sale is consummated.
Listen to the show (50 minutes) streaming here or download for listening in the future.
On Sunday, October 5, 2014 I eagerly attended the Week Two Webinar of The Master Key Master Mind Alliance, conducted by Mark Januszewski and his dynamic crew.
“I am here for a purpose and that purpose is to grow into a mountain, not to shrink to a grain of sand. Henceforth will I apply ALL my efforts to become the highest mountain of all and I will strain my potential until it cries for mercy. ” ― Og Mandino, The Greatest Salesman in the World
The first week’s assignment was to read and digest Week One of The Master Key, start reading, daily, Scroll One of theThe Greatest Salesman in the World, and that continuesfor 30 days, and redefine our Definite Major Purposes (DMP) and set up our 3 x 5 card system to help focus on Habit Change and Focus.
Item #1
I was interested in the fact I have probably been using the wrong WORD in defining my DMP. Over the past 50+ years I have used the word Freedom associated with one of my two Definite Major Purposes (DMP), but thanks to Mark Januszewski and his direction, the more appropriate word would be Autonomy.
Is there a difference?
Since our Subconscious Mind does NOT know Good from Bad, Big to Little maybe NOT; but there are subtle differences, according to accepted definitions:
Autonomy:
Freedom from external control or influence; independence
Personal (or individual) autonomy should also be distinguished from freedom, although again, there are many renderings of these concepts, and certainly some conceptions of positive freedom will be equivalent to what is often meant by autonomy (Berlin 1969, 131– 34).
Generally, one can distinguish autonomy from freedom in that the latter concerns the ability to act, without external or internal constraints and also (on some conceptions) with sufficient resources and power to make one’s desires effective. Cited from http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/autonomy-moral
So I have readjustment my Subconscious and Conscious mind to see
Autonomy.
Do you think it is a major difference? Express your thoughts in comments below.
Item #2
The next direction discussed was the impact and importance of staying the course of Og Mandino’s 10 Scrolls, from his 1968 book The Greatest Salesman in the World.
The book directs the reader to read the Scrolls, starting with Scroll One, 3 x’s a day for 30 days. I know that seems a bit sophomoric in this “sophisticated, fast paced” environment…….
BUT
The object of that exercise is TO ESTABLISH habit. And they are GOOD Habits. Our Subconscious Mind (“Subby” as named on the Webinar) does not know the difference of Good or Bad nor from where the content or data originates. If we allow or Conscious mind to provide Garbage to our Subby, garbage becomes our thought, and since thoughts are things, and things manifest, we end up being purveyors of Not-So Valuable Content and Influence. (CRAP)
So the repetition of the scrolls has merit as a Proved method of creating new Positive Habits.
Do you agree or disagree?
Would you Read something daily for 30 days and 10 Months
Comment Below
Item #3
“By far the greatest discovery of all the centuries is the power of thought.” – Charles F Haanel –
As the ongoing challenge requires, each week we are directed to read several and apply the Exercises offered in Charles Haanel’s Classic, The Master Key (remember, FREE copies always available here)
Since The Master Key was originally published as a 24-week correspondence course in 1912. It was later published in book form in 1916 by Psychology Publishing, St. Louis and The Master Key Institute, New York, I am used to using the words WEEK when referencing the “Chapters”. Interesting side note that it cost $1.00 per week. The subscriber would complete the exercise and send back with $1.00 for the next “Week’s Chapter”
Week Two focuses on the Subconscious Mind (Subby) and has always been a Favorite of mine for review since first reading in 1960.
Week 2 The Master Key Paragraph 7:
7. The value of the subconscious is enormous; it inspires us; it warns us; it furnishes us with names, facts and scenes from the storehouse of memory. It directs our thoughts, tastes, and accomplishes tasks so intricate that no conscious mind, even if it had the power, has the capacity for.
If you would enjoy listening to Week 2, open player below
I recorded the entire The Master Key several years ago and is Available as Complete Download.
Our Monday evening Talk Show is Called You Can Build It,
Your Business
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1-724-444-7444 Show ID 13372#
Hosted by: Chuck Bartok Title: EPISODE319 – You Can Build It, Your Business
Time: 08/27/2014 09:30 PM EDT Episode Notes: What really works for Social Media? Discussion centered around ASKING Questions LISTENING effectively and the right questions to the RIGHT people.
Also, do we spend TOO much time on the “new” Shiny objects presented daily through Social Media and effectively using Social Media to present NEW ideas
We thank Peter Wright, Steve Mistratta, and Adrian Graves for their valuable input.
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