Where you are right now is where you have chosen to be.

Take a moment to think about that. Depending on where you are, this may feel amazing, but it might not feel so great.

Your mindset is an incredibly important part of the business building game. Moreover, it is directly related to the impact that you’re going to have in this world.

There are five basic questions you must ask yourself when building a business or looking to take an existing business to the next level. These are all related to mindset.

1.) Are you afraid of “messing up”? In other words, are you waiting to take action because you don’t want to fail?

2.) Is building your business really overwhelming? Do you find yourself not knowing where to start sometimes… or maybe even a lot of the time?

3.) Do you compare yourself to others? This one’s really important. Do you find yourself comparing yourself to what’s coming into your inbox? Are you looking at what other people have in their ezines or what they have accomplished and basing your self-worth off of that?

4.) Do you believe (without hesitation) that you have the ability to make multiple six figures and beyond?

5.) Are you so certain in your sales conversion calls that you close at over 90%?

If you answered “yes” to #1, #2, or #3, or “no” to #4 or #5 (essentially negative responses implying a lack of confidence in your business), it is time to take a hard look at your belief system in regards to building your business – because today you decide where you will be in the very near future. It is up to you.

First, it is important to know that there is no competition. People often come up to me and say that they really want to do something but that there are so many other people already doing it, that they aren’t sure if it’s what they should do.

What people forget quite frequently is that there can only be one YOU! Do you know how many marketing and mindset coaches there are out there? There are hundreds, if not thousands, if not tens of thousands of them out there – but there is no one doing it like me. There is no one else doing it “Help More People” style. Likewise, no one can do what you do like you can.

Let go of the idea of competition. There is no competition. The only competition you will find is a manufactured competition that you have created.

Another issue people have related to mindset is that they wait for everything to be “just right” to launch a product or to even start their business at all. This kind of perfectionism holds people back from helping people, making money, and really making a difference in the world.

There’s a great Marianne Williamson quote that says, “Your playing small doesn’t serve the world.” It also doesn’t serve your family, your spouse, or your church, or your community, or your friends.

I often hear people saying “I would do this, but I have to take care of my 95 year old mother,” or “I would do this but I have three toddlers at home,” and many other excuses beginning with “I would do this but…”

But by playing small, not being in the right mindset, not asking for clients, not marketing yourself, or putting all the pieces together, you are being a terrible example for your children, community, family, friends, etc. When you are a leader and you step up and build a business that makes a difference in this world, you change everyone’s mindset, and indeed you change the world.

So many people want to change the world, but fail to realize that the only person they can directly change is themselves. You must start with your own mindset. Your sales conversions, your ability to make money, whether or not you are comparing yourself to others or not, and any uncertainty that you’re experiencing are all reflections of your belief in what is possible for you.

When I decided to get my “mind set” in the right direction – notice that I used two words, mindset is really about getting your mind set in the right way – everything started to come together for me. Treat your belief in yourself like a thermostat and not a thermometer. You set it where you want it to be.

When I realized and began implementing this, clients literally started finding me. My belief in myself was firm. People want to be around that. No one wants to surround themselves with uncertainty and insecurity.

Continually ask yourself, how are you showing up? People are attracted to authority – authority inspired!

About the Author

I’d like to invite you to learn how to help more people, make more money and enjoy more freedom with the free 5-day mini course, “Awakening Your Authentic Entrepreneur,” at http://www.HelpMorePeople.com/minicourse.htm

Suzanne Evans is best known as the ‘action expert’ and has coached hundreds of solopreneurs to model her multiple six figure business.

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TheCEOMammaSince the beginning of this year, many of you know, I have been actively and passionately building TheCEOMamma Network. In this short period of time, I never imagined it would have grown as much as it has. It gives me such an amazing feeling to know that this all started from a vision I had to help and inspire women entrepreneurs to be all they can be and create a powerful community where we can connect, network, share and learn from each other.

Don’t get me wrong, even though TheCEOMamma has taken off so quickly, it wasn’t easy. It took a great deal of time and commitment on my part to get it to where it is at this point. I’m thankful to those of you who support me in my endeavors, who share my vision to help women in business and I appreciate dearly, your contribution to spreading the word to your networking circles about TheCEOMamma.

These are the things that keep me going…day in and day out. Knowing that connecting with like-minded women and working together allows us ALL to grow and prosper together! When you start an online business and your focus is on developing a network, you never know who you will meet in cyber world or how valuable those relationships will become. I have been fortunate to become friends with some really amazing and encouraging women I would have probably never had the privilege of meeting had it not been for TheCEOMamma.

TheCEOMamma Business Marketing Blog is a great resource I enjoy sharing to help women in business and women entrepreneurs learn how to build and market their business on a limited budget, the same way I did. I’m honored to receive the generous amounts of email from those of you who share with me the gratitude you have for what I do. It is truly the source of where I draw my strength and I appreciate all your kind words.

I say all this, not to toot my own horn, but to share with you the importance of starting a business that first starts with a vision in your heart. When your dream business is birthed from the passion you have within and not driven by the monetary gain you hope to achieve, you can NOT fail.

Your dreams are driven by the same passion and vision which develops within you, the strength to keep going…No Matter What! Because of this heartfelt focus, failure is not an option and you will always find a way to make things happen. If you have a business right now and you feel that burn inside as your reading this, then you can be assured, you are creating your vision!

Many of you “see” my work within the posts of this blog, but I also do so much behind the scenes. I answer every request I receive for help from anyone who asks it of me. Whatever “extra” tip or piece of advice I can offer to a women entrepreneur not quit sure how to best complete a business task…I’m there to help! I encourage and mentor many women not just on a business level but on a motivational and inspirational level as well.

I do all this WHY? Because again…this comes from my inner passion, my purpose and I LOVE what I do! I am fulfilled when women tell me how much I have helped them or how I have encouraged them to do something they were afraid of or even how I confirmed something they already knew they needed to accomplish in their life or business but simply needed some support. After much reflection, consideration and frequent requests…I made a decision.

TheCEOMamma is Ready to Move to the Next Level!

I’m very excited to announce, TheCEOMamma has a new division if you will, a sister site in the works – The Dynamic Breakthrough! This site is currently in pre-launch as of today and will allow me to help you in a more personal and one-on-one kind of way. I am launching my new coaching program designed to help you take your business to the Next Level and experience your Dynamic Breakthrough!

Experience your Dynamic Breakthrough:TamykaWashington.com

I’m very excited about this because this will give me the extra freedom to build upon the mission of TheCEOMamma. When the full site is officially launched on July 1, 2010 – within the site, you will discover many aspects of training, educational resources and videos. You will also be able to work with me personally as we work together to unleash your potential and design the strategies and solutions for your dream business!

I have put together a short video introduction for the Dynamic Breakthrough and share with you my FREE eGuide: Release the POWER of YOUR Motivated Mindeset, which I’m sure you will enjoy!

I also encourage you to help me spread the word with your twitter followers, Facebook friends and fans and on your social networks, together we can continue to bring empowerment and great value to women entrepreneurs.

I would love and appreciate for you to take a minute to check it out and share your comments and feedback below!

Visit the Dynamic Breakthrough here: http://tamykawashington.com

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Guest Post By: Fabienne Fredrickson

Have you ever been stopped in your marketing tracks because of procrastination and didn’t know where it was coming from? This happened a few times with some of my private clients recently, and we noticed that every time, it wasn’t really procrastination, it was a fear of some sort that was holding them back.

Perhaps you’ve experienced it too? The fear of reaching out to people, fear of failure, fear of success, fear of not doing something right, and the kicker, fear of REJECTION? I don’t think I know anyone who’s not experienced some form of fear of rejection when marketing themselves. I think it’s innate for many of us. Problem is, it holds us back from doing what it takes to get clients. And it’s got to stop.

Fear of rejection keeps people from marketing, from networking, from asking for the sale, reaching out, from getting help, from public speaking, from asking for referrals, and from collaborating with strategic alliances. You’ve heard me say this a thousand times: if you don’t market today, you won’t have clients in six months.

So, understanding that there’s some sort of fear stopping you, what do you do about it? I’ve done a lot of research on this, for my clients, and for myself over the years. I’ve read books, special reports, and anything that was available on the subject. Problem is that most people just GLOSS OVER what you should do.

The “experts” talk about changing your mindset, thinking positively, and all that good stuff. OK, but that’s not practical enough for me. I wanted to know EXACTLY what to do to eliminate the fears and limiting beliefs that have held me back in the past, and that I continually see my clients struggling with.

I’ve discovered there’s more to getting clients than just the OUTER game of Client Attraction (marketing). There’s also an INNER game of Client Attraction (your mindset and beliefs) and if you don’t deal with the inner part, then you’ll keep doing the same things (and making the same money) you’ve been making for years to come. I don’t know about you, but I prefer to continue to grow and make more.

So, I went on an internal search for what the answer was and I found it. I’ve worked (and continue to work) on my personal growth and development, and I’ve broken it down into a series of steps that, when done in sequence, help eliminate the limiting beliefs and fears that hold us back from marketing (and shining, personally) in a big way.

Here’s what you do:

  1. Establish the root fear or limiting belief that’s holding you back from marketing.(Fear of success, fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of overwhelm, fear of what others will think of you, fear of doing it wrong, fear of asking for what you want, fear of saying no to someone, etc.) Let’s pick fear of rejection, just for argument’s sake, since it’s such a biggie with my clients.
  2. Think back to your childhood. What is the earliest memory you have of being rejected? Write it down. (I’m serious, don’t just read this assignment, write it down. That’s how you get results.) If you get stuck, then go back to what the original thought that popped up when you read the assignment. That’s usually the big one that needs to be addressed first, even if you don’t think it is.
  3. Write down ALL the events in life in which you can remember feeling rejected(your parents, kids in grade school, high school, the dating years, cheerleading or sports tryouts, the working world, and of course, since being self-employed).
  4. Now, think about what MEANING you created about yourself as a result of each of those incidents. (“I’m not good enough,” “I’m dumb,” “I’ll never be good at marketing,” “When I reach out, I get rejected,” “I’m not cut out to make a lot of money,” etc. Really spend some time on this, because that’s where the healing begins. Be a hard grader.
  5. Then, make a separate list of how these MEANINGS you created have stopped you in life. Did you stop reaching out? Did you stop taking chances? Did you retreat into a hole? Did you hold back from taking advantage of opportunities that could have advanced you? Write them all down.
  6. Now, go back to the list of meanings you created and ask yourself, “What if what I THINK happened wasn’t actually the case?” Here’s what I mean: If you were rejected by your “crush” in high school after telling this person you liked him, imagine other scenarios other than “I’m unattractive” or “I’m not lovable.” Could they have secretly been dating someone else? Could they have been shy and not known what to say? Could they even have been interested in someone their own gender? Write it ALL down.
  7. This is a list of ALTERNATIVE reasons why they wouldn’t have done the ‘right’ thing by you, rather than thinking you were unattractive or unlovable. Now, look at this list and pick one, because I’ll guarantee you, what you THINK happened is probably not what happened. Each person has their own writing on the wall and even if they said or did something unacceptable, we don’t REALLY know what that reason was (we might never know what was going on for them at that time).
  8. Reevaluate the limiting belief or your fear. Is it REALLY true that you were rejected? Could there have been another reason for what happened? Is it really WORTH your still being affected by this and having lost out on opportunities your whole life because of what one (dumb) person said or did? Is that event really WORTH you being stopped in your marketing now?
  9. Decide to select the ALTERNATIVE reason for what happened and move past the fear. You deserve to not be stuck in your tracks any more. You deserve to be free from what others said or did to you in the past. You deserve to be successful and that’s what I want for you.
  10. If you can’t seem to let the fear go, then just FEEL the fear, and do what it takes anyway. You’ve heard the saying: “Successful people feel the fear too and they do what it takes anyway.” That’s been my experience. When I feel myself getting stopped, I often use the process above, and then I just push through and get things done. Funny thing is, it’s never as bad as what I had feared. Best of all, every time you push through a fear that stops you, you exercise that muscle. After a while, limiting fears or beliefs don’t have a chance against you.

Your Assignment:

Make a point to do the exercise above. Take an afternoon or an hour, and really work through what’s stopping you. It can seem scary at first, but I assure you, when you actually do it, it becomes easy. And it feels so FREEING at the end.

You’ll notice that you will start DOING more than before, taking advantage of opportunities, and getting better results in marketing. That immediately equals more paying clients, more results, and in my experience, financial freedom and being able to live the life you really want. I once read that the view from the other side of fear is SUCCESS. Are you game?

Now, if you clear the fears and still are not sure what to do to get clients in a way that feels easy and authentic to you, it’s time to start doing things differently. The Client Attraction Home Study System™ avoids the “Bright Shiny Object Syndrome” and instead gives you the most important things to do to set up simple, solid marketing systems, so that you consistently fill your pipeline and continually get new clients.

It’s all step-by-step, not a big mishmash of things. So, you do step one of the system, and when you’re done with that, you move on to step two, and so on. All the tools, scripts, templates, and examples are handed to you on a silver platter. Easy. You can get it at TheClientAttractionSystem.com.

About the Author: Fabienne Fredrickson, The Client Attraction Mentor, is founder of the Client Attraction System TM , the proven step-by-step program that shows you exactly how to attract more clients, in record time…guaranteed. To get your F.R.E.E. Audio CD by mail and receive her weekly marketing & success mindset articles on attracting more high-paying clients and dramatically increasing your in.come, visit www.ClientAttraction.com.

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Guest Post By Author: Christine Gayle

A new year, a new decade even is upon us. This is the time when most of us set goals and make resolutions to improve our lives. It also brings to mind the question, What is Holding You Back From Being Successful?

It appears the number one enemy that keeps people from fulfilling their dreams is Fear. This is an emotional response that serves its purpose. For instance fear is what keeps us away from dangerous situations; you don’t walk on the edge of jagged cliff for fear of falling off the side and causing bodily harm. Rightly so fear does help us, but if we let it, fear can also hinder us. Our personal fears such as fear of failure is what holds us back from making our dreams come true. It doesn’t have to be that way though.

The important thing to remember when dealing with fears is to recognize them, acknowledge their presence and then decide to conquer the instinct and learn how to deal with them. Fear will only hold you back from reaching your goal of being successful if you give in and allow it to take over.

Many of us face a crossroads at different times in our lives. We come to a place where we have to determine which road to take. The question becomes, “Which road will you take?”

You could choose the same path that you have always been traveling on; the one that has always left you wanting more. Perhaps you are ready to turn on to a new avenue. Maybe you will decide to take a street that will be filled with uncertainty but can add adventure and a hint of mystery that could become life altering. This could be the journey that will lead you to exactly the place where you have always wanted to be. An area complete with all the desires of your heart. Can you picture the scenario in your minds eye now? Visualization is a very good thing and one that just might help your dreams to come true.

So just What is Holding You Back From Being Successful? This is a question that only you can answer. Are you ready to begin a new venture that could change your life and lead you to where you’d really like to be? Take a chance and go forward; you just might surprise yourself with this new challenge

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Would you like to know more about how you can stop holding yourself back and become successful in every walk of your life? Find out just how you can start making your dreams come true with this “Thankful Thursday” post by visiting Women’s Home Activities

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Do you realize that no matter the complexity of the mind, you still possess the ability to control your thinking? Did you know that by training the way you think and focus, you can control your mindset?

Mindset is defined as a way of thinking; an attitude or opinion, especially a habitual one.

That means we do NOT have to give in to the negative, self sabotaging  thoughts we sometimes harbor nor the limiting beliefs we often bestow upon ourselves. The saying holds true…what you think about you bring about.

With this being known, why are we afraid to STEP OUT and STEP UP to accept what we deserve? Why is it so hard for us to believe that, YES we deserve the very best?

My challenge to you is to get in-tuned with yourself this week. Start to recognize when you begin to give into fear, negative thoughts, limiting beliefs, etc. Change your way of thinking by binding up the negatives and filling yourself up with positives.

Speak life into your situations and business, focus your energy on doing the things that will help you move forward. Eliminate the negative activities and people in your life that hinder your growth. Make the decision NOW that you WILL operate with a positive mindset and get into the habit of positive thinking.

Are you up for the challenge? Share your thoughts and comments below, I’d love to hear how you are doing. Let’s motivate and encourage each other!

Watch this short video to get started on the right track. I hope you enjoy it!

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Have you ever laid in bed at night and tossed and turned because you had so many ideas on your mind that they prevented you from sleeping? You know, those tugging thoughts that are so strong they provoke restlessness and refuse to go away until you have to get up and write them down. I know I’m not the only one who experiences this, right?

I call them restless thoughts. They are the things on your mind that attack you at night and refuse to let you go to sleep until you finally give in to their dire need of attention.

When I finally succumb and get out of bed to put these thoughts to paper, I usually find that these are not just restless thoughts but stimulating ideas that end up being the stepping stones that allow me to envision how I can grow my business and take it to the next level. Writing these ideas down help me to have a visual and allow me to be able to clearly map out the steps for my next plan of action.

I really believe that entrepreneurs are a unique breed of people because we literally eat, sleep and breathe our business and really love it! You wake up excited about what the day has in store and go to bed at night with a strong sense of accomplishment. You are fully aware that the overall success in your business lies completely in your hands, isn’t that an empowering feeling?

That’s why mindset is such an important factor in the life of an entrepreneur. We are extraordinary in our thinking so we must be disciplined to develop a positive mindset on a daily basis. The sometimes overwhelming thoughts regarding your business methods are all a part of your make up….LOVE IT!!!

Sometimes I feel almost stalked by these restless thoughts (in a good way of course), but I realize it’s just my minds way of letting me know it’s time to kick it up a notch. Do you feel this way at times?

Are you turning your restless thoughts into relentless action?

If not, here are a few tips to help you transistion those thoughts into action steps to grow your business.

  • Write it down – Have a pen and pad or notebook handy and jot down those ideas that keep you up at night. Consider writing down the things you have been “meaning to do” and actually outline the way you would like to complete them. When your reading your favorite blogs or articles, take time to jot down the things that jump out at you, spark an interest or ideas you may want to implement in your own business.
  • Be in tuned -  Allow your mind to wander at times, it’s okay to dream, after all, your business was born from a dream, right? Let your creativity take over, think outside the box. If you’ve been wrestling with an idea you want to incorporate in to your business, stop fighting it and just do it! Your intuition is one of your closest confidants…embrace it.
  • Think for yourself - Considering your thoughts, realize their uniqueness to you, your brand and your business. Of course it’s always okay to seek help and advice from others but utilize your personal methods for your business first. Therefore, the way you choose to operate and your style of marketing is what will attract the right people to you. Your individual talents and skills are your trademark and make you stand out from everyone else. Never loose sight of who you are or get caught up in the latest trends.
  • Believe and you will achieve – I know, so cliche but ever so true. When you practice positive thinking, you start to believe it. When you believe it, you begin to work harder at achieving it. As you work harder at achieving it you can’t help but to eventually accomplish it. Even if you have no idea HOW you can make it happen, believe that it WILL happen and you’ll be surprised of the outcome.

Let me know some of the ways or techniques you use to add value to your business practices by taking control of your restless thoughts and turning them into relentless action. Share your comment in the box below, I’d love to hear from you!

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