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Success in a Box...OR Stuck in a Box?? The POWER of a Coach for Business Success
Written by: Michelle PippinArticle Overview: This article is a MUST READ for any entreprenuer or business owner who has purchased "blue prints", "in a box" systems and participated in highly marketed "inner circles" only to find their own "bottom line" relatively UNchanged.
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Success in a Box...OR Stuck in a Box?? The POWER of a Coach for Business Success
A while back, I asked someone how her business was going. She responded, "UP and DOWN". BUT, she said, she was doing what her coaches told her to do. I asked who she was coaching with... (because this very up and down, feast or famine, hit or miss "phenomenon" is what coaching "cures".)
She responded by saying that her coach was a VERY WELL KNOWN small business coach... a very EXPENSIVE coach whom I know. I know, because years ago, I saved the money to coach with her and she would not take me on as a client. (REJECTED! OUCH!)
Anyway, instantly I knew that this person was not ACTUALLY being coached. Rather, she had purchased one of those "Success-in a Box" courses or one of those "Inner Circle" programs. You know the ones.. the kind that promise they are the ONLY Resource, Tool, etc. you will ever need to make more money than you EVER have before.
I know these "boxes" well... I have previously invested in MANY of these courses.... as well as many of those "Inner Circles" where you get ONE group call per month and an online "MasterMInd" group (i.e. forum) where you can network with other people paying for this service.
And these groups, experts, and boxes were great. They gave me LOTS of great information, ideas, etc. EACH of them placed a high value on "preparation" and used a LOT of buzzwords and business jargon that we erroneously accept as "expert advice". NONE of them prompted me to perform income-producing action or held me accountable to growing my practice. That is what I needed more than anything else.
You see, there is nothing that rivals the power of having a coach invested in growing your practice with you. Nothing. Your coach is your biggest fan, your accountability partner, your sounding board, your MIRROR, your reality check, your navigation system, and your cheerleader. THIS is something that these "forums" and boxes can not offer. In fact, if you invest in too many of these (as I did) it can actually HINDER your willingness to take ACTION and start making money... as you may suffer from a bit of paralysis of analysis.
Last week I read a GREAT quote from Jim Manton, author of The Secret of Transitions. "To transition we must enter a state in which we are no longer who we once were, and yet we are not who we must become. We have to be willing to stand in the open gap and momentarily risk being nothing."
There is NO substitute for having a coach, a leader, a mentor, a MasterMind group who will stand in that gap with you as you make breakthrough leaps in INCOME, in CONFIDENCE, in SELF!! No substitute!! No acceptable replacement!! Nothing as effective! Nothing!
Truthfully, I am not sure I could find a "failed" business with a truly committed coach on their "books". But I am sure we wouldn't have to search very long to find a "failed" business with receipts for these boxes and courses on their books! Something to think about... Are they really "SUCCESS" in a box or do they keep you STUCK in a box? Just a thought.
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- You're fortunate when you can find a Business Coach who has experience beyond where you've been and even where you are going. When your budget is slim and even after, it's good to have a mentor. Several of various backgrounds are very useful. They can be teachers, professors, pastors, business people, family members, bosses and former bosses.
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If yes, how has it impacted your business?
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Here's two excellent and nearly identical success-formulas from a couple of the world's masters.
FIRST FORMULA:
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3. Committed Decision
4. Take Action In Faith
(Bonus Secret Sauce: 5. Repeat Consistently)
I made a video about this, but am not allowed to link it yet. Google "Ryze Success Steps" for it.
Oh, and this is Napoleon Hill's (Master Of Success Laws)'s Formula.
SECOND FORMULA:
1. Passionate Desire
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3. Relax & Allow It To Unfold (Go about your life calmly)
This one is courtesy of Abraham-Hicks (inspiration for the movie The Secret).
Hope that helps!
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