Part 1 of 4: Time Management for Entrepreneurs and Network Marketers

Hey, everyone, sorry for the absense. I really had to get some things straight and get a firm direction for this blog, which I have now. Thanks for tuning in. This blog will be about time management techniques that I use in my Network Marketing business, but can also be applied to any entrepreneur.

"I don't have time" is the most common excuse to quit for people starting a home business. They let everything in their lives get in their way. From family and friends, their job, other social activities, etc. The old adage that says, "if something is a priority to you, you will make time for it" is very true for any aspect of your life. My question to you is, if you don't make time to invest in something that has the potential to change your lifestyle and your family's lifestyle, how bad do you really want it? How much do you really love your family if you're not willing to do whatever it takes to end their suffering? Being prosperous isn't just a choice, it's the responsibility we have to our community. No excuse is great enough to trump that. Not even "time".

When I was going through a very troubling period in my life, I was placed under enormous pressure to get things done. I had a goal in sight and quitting was not an option. Once I knew I would achieve my goal, no excuse in the book could stand up to me and my determination. Read those few sentences again until you absorb the mental process. It was then that I realized Time is and Illusion. It's not real and massive. It's something that's fluid and moves. I could elongate or crunch time at will. When have you experienced "time flying by" or "time standing still". It's a matter of perception in our minds. Our perception is a reflection of what we focus on. So if we change our focus, we change our perception, and we change how we experience time. This revelation was a game changer for me and I use it everyday now. I realized that one of the biggest things that seperates those who are successful and those who aren't are their time management skills. So let me reveal to you some time management techinques.

One time management techinque I want to point out that will help sharpen your focus, is called the 60/60/30 rule. It's what I use in my everyday life when I really want to get a lot done in a short amount of time. It calls for 50 mins of focus, 10 mins of relaxation, 50 mins of focus, 10 mins of relaxation and then 30 mins of relaxation, then start over again. During those 50 mins, you need to turn off all distractions. No phones, kids, spouse, tv, etc. Hone in on your goal for that 50 mins and just get it done. Point, Blank, Period.

The second time management technique I want to share with you is a version of the 80/20 rule. This says you focus on the 20% of your business that's producing 80% of the results. From the people in your downline that are actually working or the advertising method that produces the most leads. Don't get caught up in doing 5 things when only 2 things work. Test all 5. See which ones produce the most results. Throw out the ones that don't. Test some more. Keep doing this until you master 2 or 3 that produce the most results for you. It'll become second nature to you by then.

The problem that most employees have when they come into the entrepreneur world is that, they are so used to someone else telling them where to go, what to do, and where to spend their time, that they don't have the discipline to get it done on their own. I know it's hard to reprogram yourself from all those years of living by the bell, but if you truly want to transform your life, it's a decision you will have to make. Make that decision that nothing will stop you. Not even time. Then learn some time management techniques to help you cope with the struggle.

For more time management techniques and more training on how to move from the employee to the entrepreneur and be a better network marketer, pick up my free ebook, Lambs to Lions. It the step by step blueprint for changing your mental framework to that of a true entrepreneur so you can really start to see changes in your business. That's it for this blog. Stay tuned for Parts 2 - 4 in the coming days. Have a Great day, because you Deserve it!


Mitchell Graves
http://www.lambstolionsbook.com/

Can You See Your Goals?

One technique I've practiced and has helped immensely is a combination of goal setting and visualizations. An internet marketing guru named Mike Dillard said in his book to post the number $10,000 around your house, in your wallet, and wherever you can see on a daily basis. This is to represent what you will eventually spend per month on advertising. He says that eventually, you will become obsessed with this number and when you do, you will become uncomfortable with the fact that you are not spending that much on advertising. You will find ways to do so by growing your business to that point. This is similar to a technique described in Think and Grow Rich, where Napoleon Hill describes this as creating a burning desire for a monetary amount.

I started out with $10,000 like Mike suggested. I posted it on my white board right above my desk in my home office where I could see it regularly. I wrote it on my goal card that I keep in my wallet. Eventually, like they said, I dreamed of living a $10,000 a month lifestyle. I thought of $10,000 all the time. Within a matter of days (it may take longer for some) my mind became accostumed to it. Suddenly, small dollar amounts like $60, $200, and even $1,500 seemed like nothing to me as I beleived I was making $10,000 a month. I even began to have $10,000 ideas and the path to making that kind of money opened up for me. If I ever faced a tough decision, I asked myself, "What would I do if I were the person making $10,000 a month?" and the answers became very clear to me. I haven't made $10,000 a month yet, but I know it's only a matter of time (pretty soon actually). With this technique firmly in my back pocket, the path to untold wealth and achievement lay before me. Whenever I want to move to the next stage in my life, I simply have to write it out, focus on it, my subconcious will get the message, and just go on living my life. I will move up naturally (there will be some effort involved, read my blog "Why Headaches Are a Good Thing..."). A crucial step in this whole process is that you have to Believe that it's possible. If you fight the image with a negative feeling or feeling of disbelief whenever you reflect on your goal, the exercise it pointless. It's like ordering a Big Mac with Diet Pepsi so you'll feel good about yourself.

Many people end their lives not happy and full of regret. They didn't accomplish what they wanted to accomplish. But very often, they never set any firm goals with firm plans of achieving them. A goal without a plan is just a wish. Ambiguous goals return ambiguous results. You have to be VERY clear on what you want, and when you want to have it.

The technique outlined above goes for you as well when becoming the entrepreneur you want to be. Make a picture of the person you want to be and that person's surroundings. Write out what that peson has in their life on a daily basis. Put it where you can see it, focus on it, your subconcious will get the message, and you will attract it naturally.

You can start small, but you will see small results. Start big and you will see big results.

If you have big goals and you need a vehicle to take you there, visit: http://www.massivehomeincome.com/ From there, you can also subscribe to my free Entrepreneur newsletter, where I go into more depth on some of the principles I touch on in my blog. I chose the pic above because it reminded me of myself when I was young, lol. That's it for today...Have a Great Day, because you Deserve it!

Mitchell

http://www.massivehomeincome.com/

To Be or Not To Be...An Entrepreneur

This particular blog will give you an overview of the true principle to success. Most of what I write about in this blog will be centered around this. And when you read my book, Lambs to Lions, it'll be centered around this concept as well. All the other mental shifts I speak about stem from this concept first.

In my company, we call it the Be, Do, Have principle. It's a statement of three verbs that absolutely changed my life. Stop and ask yourself...who am I? Who am I Being? Are you Being the person or entrepreneur you want to be? If not, you should stop what you are doing, take a good long hard look at yourself and make some adjustments. Whoever you are Being in this moment is resulting in the reality that you now face.

Many people attack this from the wrong end. They'll state, I don't Have _____ so I can't Do or Be _______. I myself have fallen into this trap before. I would say, I don't have the money, so I can't buy this program, or launch this marketing campaign today. A true entrepreneur doesn't let such things stop them. I now realize that if I want the results, I must first do the actions, but I must first Be the person that gets those results. Such a paradigm shift has led me to be more creative and use resources I never thought of in the past. I've attracted people and possibilities never before imagined that have allowed me to reach my goals much faster. All because I stopped focusing on the Have and started focusing on the Being. I spoke in my last blog about excuseses. So what excuses for you Haves have you let stand in your way of success? Ok, that's it for today. Remember, start Being the entrepreneur Today! Read autobiographies and other books on the topic of your choice and mimic the leaders.

Start Being the entrepreneur and unlocking possibilities to the lifestyle and income of your dreams by going to http://www.massivehomeincome.com/ Watch my video, read through the site, and leave your information. I'll get back to you shortly. Have a Great Day, because you Deserve it!

Mitchell

http://www.massivehomeincome.com/

Start Being Responsible

Another key element on this mental journey is the concept of responsibility. Look at your friends and family, and possibly yourself, and ask yourself, how many people do you know TRULY take responsibility for their actions? If you listen to the average conversation of people, they speak about the negative in their lives and who they blame for it. Oh, the economy sucks so I can't find a better job, gas prices are too high so we can't take that road trip, my boss hates me and won't give me a raise or that promotion I deserve, traffic was horrible so I was late for work this morning, and the list goes on. So based on these examples why are there more millionaires each year than the year before? Why has Disney experienced a growth in tourism this year? Why are some industries and companies thriving while others are going under? Why are YOU and your business suffering?

A lesson I learned from my fraternity that has stuck with me since was a quote about Excuses. It says "Excuses are tools of incompetence that build monuments of nothingness and those that specialize in them, seldom do well at anything." There are many different variations to this but they all point to the same truth. That truth is that those who fail to be responsible for their short comings will fail to be responsible for their success because they go Hand in Hand.

Taking responsibility of what goes on in your life goes further than just owning up to your failures and weaknesses, but it's a proactive position that entrepreneurs take on their life. Instead of looking on the outside and placing the blame for where you are in your life on your circumstances, ask yourself what decisions did I make to get me where I am. Because we all know the truth is that we are the sum value of our choices and experiences. What can you change internally that will affect your external circumstances? Maybe you need to read that book on marketing, or take that course in business ownership. Maybe you need to continue reading this blog for a complete mental shift on how you look at the world to see some changes, ha ha. There's more to be had in life is you are willing to be responsible for it. Take your next step in responsibility and go to www.MassiveHomeIncome.com Have a Great Day, because you Deserve it!

Mitchell Graves
www.MassiveHomeIncome.com

Why Headaches are a Good thing...

In my research, I've learned the people make decisions based on two things. To either Avoid Pain or Aquire Pleasure. The avoidance of pain is basically where Fear stems from. And like most things in life, Fear can be a double edged sword. There's good Fear and bad Fear. Good Fear keeps you safe. It tells you not to run in the street or drive into a building. Fear is bad whenever it paralyzes you from accomplishing something. Fear is often described as False Evidence Appearing Real. This is true when there's an assumed fear like monsters under the bed, financial ruin if you make an investment, or asking someone you are attracted to out on a date. The best ways to overcome these fears are to learn what you can about them and just Act and Act swiftly. It seems the world responds better to a person that moves with Speed and Purpose rather than someone that moves Slowly and Unfocused.

I'm not here to tell you that all fear is an illusion. Some fear is real, but you can't let that stop you if you plan on achieving greater things in your life. The Avoidance of Pain can not outweight the Aquisition of Pleasure when it comes to success. Because there will be Pain along the way, I can guarantee it. It's the price any person has to pay for success. These bumps and bruises, headaches and sleepless nights are a part of the journey. So is failure. Success without struggle isn't worth having.

These headaches are a good thing though. They teach you the lessons necessary to handle such success. They are the bricks and mortar that build your house in which you and your family will dwell. Without them, your house would crumble. Three Little Pigs come to mind? That's a good story that teaches the value of hard work. So don't fret the struggle or shy away from it. It's all apart of the journey that EVERY successful person had to go through. And often, the greater the success, the harder it was to get there, but the view is SO much greater. So you have to ask yourself, will my Avoidance of Pain outway the desire to Acquire Pleasure? And if so, how much pain am I willing to take to get to where I want? I hope this was helpful. Don't forget to stop by my site at http://www.massivehomeincome.com/ and if you want to work with me, fill in the information box below and I will get back to you shortly. Have a Great Day because you Deserve it!

Mitchell

www.MassiveHomeIncome.com

Can You Handle Success?

In my search and constant effort for success, I've come across a saying that rings true to me and has laid the foundation for a successful mindset. It says "You will only ever make as much money as you are willing to be responsible for." This is synonomous with the Biblical saying "He'll never put more on us that we can bear." Like most Biblical quotes, this has been taken out of context. So my question to you is, can you handle success?

Many people WISH for success. They wish for more money, more luxuries, more free time, more time with their kids and the ability to travel. Or they wish for more friends, more fame, a larger business with more customers, etc. But have you stopped and asked yourself, am I willing to handle all of that? A Mercedes-Benz requires more effort (and money) to maintain than a Corolla. A corporation like Microsoft requires more to maintian than your local Mom & Pop diner. I have an immense respect for celebrities when looking through this new frame of reference. It takes a completely different mindset to do what they do. Just like it takes a different mindset to go from earning $30,000 a year to $1,000,000 a year. You can't remain the same person and expect different results. Einstein called this insanity. Now you may be saying to yourself, this is obvious, but you may be suprised at how easily most people miss this basic concept. People seem to try to build the house without laying the foundation first and wonder why the house falls under the slightest wind.

Life will beat the crap out of you, as any entrepreneur or person that demands more out of their life will tell you. It's like there's some unwritten rule that you must go through hell before you experience greatness. If you truly understand the concept stated above, you won't be afraid of these trials as you face them and go through them. Going from low ground to high ground ALWAYS requires effort but the view is much better at the top. What doesn't kill you... Until next time. Have a Great Day, because you Deserve it.

Mitchell

http://www.massivehomeincome.com/

The Nature of the Beast

These are some introspective thoughts that have recently crossed my mind...

The longer I live, the more I realize it was just not meant for me to be an employee. I have a hard time falling in line and following directions blindly. I'm too much of an independent thinker. It seems I continually put my aspirations and goals over that of the organization. Thus, I have very little initiative for doing things I don't want to do but I have all the Drive in the world to accomplish what I want. How can I be an effective employer if I can't relate to the employee mindset? If I cant empathize with them? Looking at myself and others, I've outlined something I need to have in my employees. The jobs I hire people for have to mean more to them that just a paycheck. The jobs need to be what they're passionate about or have some type of incentive to have an initiative...which can be costly. They need to be self-starting and at the same time they need to be selfless and good teamworkers. They should be able to demonstrate where they put the needs of the group over themselves. I've come up with the picture of the perfect employee through looking at myself and analyzing the skills and qualities I like and dislike about myself. I thought for a long time that in order to be a General, you had to be a good Solider first. But if you're a solider with a General mindset, it's just not the place for you to be. There's no need for me to fight my nature any longer. It's just the Nature of the Beast to be uncaged.

If this sounds like you and you want to work with me with the serious possibility of making six figures in the next year. Go to

www.MassiveHomeIncome.com

and I will contact you shortly for an interview. Until next time...Have a Great Day because you Deserve it!

Mitchell