Giving and Receiving

How often do we beat around the bush about what we want?
Recogniton?
Acknowledgement?
Thanks?
Job?
Sitter?
Doctor?
Volunteer opportunity?
Award?
Sale?
Home?
Recommendation?
Referral?
Date?
Appointment?
Connection?

Most people are willing to help those with whom they have a positive connection. Good relationships, excellent track record and great reputation provide the foundation for helping others and ourselves get what we want. Give first - do more than is expected; provide both responsive and unsolicited assistance to others; model the helpful behavior you'd like to see others deliver. Often, unless we voice our wants and needs others don't know what is important to us. Ask - then be open to what you receive.

What Are You Afraid Of?

Are you afraid of:
Succeeding
Failing
Dark
Daylight
Weight Gain
Weight Loss
Asking
Answering
Monster Customers
Ghost Customers
Being
Doing
Known
Unknown

Once we realize that we are in control, many of our fears disappear.