The “Lid” On Your Life
Uncovering the Secret
There is a “secret” that many who pursue success never quite understand. They struggle, fight and claw
their way up but somehow keep falling down. No matter the effort, they just don’t seem to be able to make it. They fall victim
to their own inability to grasp the secret. What is this idea that is so illusive? Simply stated:
we never gain the realization of our weaknesses—the lid on our success jar that stops our
progress. We all bring strength to the
table of opportunity. Likewise, we all have weaknesses that, if not corrected or addressed, will diminish our ability to capture
the opportunities of life. People who are successful focus on their strengths and seek support to shore up their weaknesses.
Successful business leaders understand that they should surround themselves with people who can help them overcome their
weaknesses. There is no better example than President Bush. His success is directly related to his ability to find very capable
people to support him. He has surrounded himself with people who can cover for his weaknesses. While he uses his strengths to
run the country, his staff, with their collective wisdom, plugs the holes in his leadership style. Together, they comprise a
very formidable team that, given the results of the resent November 4 election, has captured the confidence of the American
people.
Defining Moment
The defining moment in your life is when you clearly recognize where
your weaknesses lie and you move to reduce their impact on your business and personal life. Find your support group that bridges
the gap and you are well on your way to greater success. This idea has value no matter the situation. Capture the defining
moment in your life by being big enough to admit where you need help. When you do, you will find many who are willing to support
you. It just might be the difference between reaching your destination or entirely missing your ride.
Contacting Billy
Your organization or association can hear the results-oriented,
inspirational messages Billy brings to every audience. Make him the choice for your next business meeting, in-house training,
convention, workshop, or management-consulting project. Call 225-677-9426 or Toll Free 888-376-7374. Check his website,
www.searchingforsuccess.com for information on services offered. Email him directly at barcement@eatel.net to talk about your next event.
Anyone calling before December 31 to confirm a date will be given, as a year-end special, a 10% discount on your investment.
What are you waiting for? Mention this offer when you contact us to receive this special discount.
Change is Always Possible
It’s easy to develop what I call, “rut living.” By that I mean
living a life that binds us to habits that stop our progress towards our deepest desires. As we move through life, we fall into
a comfort zone and never realize that the daily patterns we’ve established are the very things that stop our progress. We cruise
on automatic pilot! In this dynamic world, those who stagnate are left behind by those willing to change and examine the results
they are getting from their efforts.
If you are not getting the results you truly desire to achieve, examine the
actions you take on a daily basis. Just remember that good actions produce good results and poor actions produce poor results.
Which are you choosing?
Commit to daily, weekly, monthly and yearly examinations of every action you
undertake. Spend regularly scheduled time thinking about your activities and desires. Resolve to change whatever pattern must
be changed to get the results you seek. Study, plan and do.
Commitment and resolution, coated with lots of deep thought, is an excellent recipe
for success. Always remember that it’s never too late to start over.
Share Your Ideas About Parenting Skills
Last month I extended an invitation to everyone who receives this newsletter to
send in his or her parenting tips. My thanks to you who responded. I thought it worthy to extend the offer until the end of the
year. If you are interested in sharing successful parenting tips you’ve used with your family,
please email your tips to barcement@eatel.net. I’d love to hear from you and
include you in my new book, Teaching Your Child To Succeed.
Control Your Knowledge Arsenal
Is your
life a perpetual learning experience? I hope you’ve answered yes to that question. Today, information is generated at a greater
pace than we can possibly learn so we must be selective in our quest for knowledge. Developing a focused approach to knowledge
building pays handsome dividends. As you develop your vision of your future, what knowledge must you acquire? If you are
unclear about what to study, ask those who are currently successful doing what you seek to do.
As a professional speaker, I have many friends who do what I do.
Within our profession, it is not uncommon to go to your peers to learn insights into our craft. For additional support, I am
part of a mastermind group that holds a one-hour conference call each month. It’s a candid exchange that offers each of us the
opportunity to tap into the brainpower of the group to help improve our business efforts. We share our mistakes as well as our
successes. In short, we learn from and help each other. Why not consider forming your own mastermind alliance?
Make a deliberate effort to build knowledge each day. That is a
habit with handsome dividends. That is a habit that will separate you from most and rapidly propel you towards your dreams.
A Bit About Billy
Billy Arcement is a
seasoned presenter. He is President and founder of The Results Group, an organization dedicated to helping businesses,
associations and individuals get better. His 22 years as a member of The National Speakers Association and his many
presentations before a wide-range of audiences guarantees you will not be disappointed when you bring him in for your next
meeting. His “Cajun Stories” bring a special brand of humor to your meeting, will delight your audience and help drive home the
points presented. It’s a winning combination guaranteed to make your meeting a success.
Billy Arcement is a seasoned manager and leader. His 27 years of senior management experiences and lifetime in a variety of
leadership roles assures you that you will receive the right information on effective leadership techniques for consulting
projects.
Call Toll Free 888-376-7374. Check his website, www.searchingforsuccess.com
Email him directly at
barcement@eatel.net
Tip of the Month
“People will function at the lowest tolerance level of their leader.”
Truly
understanding the power of this statement will change the way your lead others. Look for your weakest employee and understand
that their performance reflects your tolerance level.
What better results? Raise the expectations. This works with your children, your employees and with yourself.
Always accompany the increased expectations with the proper training. Applying this standard can in a very short time produce
dramatic positive change. Try it. You’ll like it!
Quotes From the Audience
It’s always great to have the opportunity to speak to groups. From the many wonderful
comments received following a recent program, Strategies for Building Success In Your Business and Personal Life, here are
a few comments from participants. (Wish I had room for all of them)
“I found your presentation to be engaging, inspirational, and
informative. You established a relationship with a group of strangers and delivered some achievable goals. Congratulations. I
can’t wait to read your book.”
Patrick Feely, Brookfield, WI
“It was a very exciting two hours.
Paul McKee, Mesa, AZ
“This was a good wake up call for
reassessing goals.”
Bob Roperti, Clearwater, FL
Our Search for Success
Could you use a
little more success in your life? Order my book, Searching for Success, apply the principles discussed and watch what
happens. I guarantee you will sense the improvement or I’ll refund your payment! Contact us and we’ll ship the book to you the
same day. Email or phone in your order and we’ll bill you. We’re trusting people!
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