Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life. Cliché maybe, but ever so true!

Few people are successful and happy, but those few that are, will plan their days to maximise their enjoyment and productivity, and to minimise negative impacts.

Now I don’t mean for a second that you should be boring, and not have impulsive moments. That would not be my kind of day at all. However, if you have a plan, then the opportunity to have positive impulsive experiences is increased.

How can this be?

Well, if we know where we want to go, and what we want to achieve today – then when an impulsive opportunity arises we immediately know if it takes us away from our goals, makes no difference or even helps us get closer! Then we know what to do in most situations that arise, with a relaxed state of mind, confidence and a smile.

So, what do you want to achieve tomorrow?

To achieve this, what frame of mind need you be in?

How should you be dressed to improve your chances of success?

What time do you need to awaken to ensure you look and feel good, and are where you need to be on time?

An example:

Let’s say you want the guy, or girl, at the bus stop to notice you, and you want to apply for a new position in another department.

You will need to be in a positive frame of mind, so you need good sleep, be calm and radiate positive energy. You definitely need to be smiling.

Your dress needs to be interesting, yet professional to achieve both objectives. You should be comfortable but feel amazing, make sure that outfit is ready to go the evening before! You know shoes cleaned, clothing ironed and brushed etc.

Lastly, plan your schedule to arrive at the bus stop 5-6 minutes early, in a calm state of mind and say ‘Hi ‘to that guy or girl, ask them what they hope their day will bring.

 Plan for tomorrow, set out with a goal or two in mind, and enjoy your day!

You Are Amazing - Have Fun!

There are many sales people out there, similarly there are many actors out there, what they share in common is that only a very few make it to the top.

Sales Legends are not born. They are not made. They develop from the results and actions of people with the talent, who have the passion and the commitment to learn. They have the tenacity to apply what they have learnt intelligently in the field. They sweat in training, actively seek out and adopt mentors, and then motivate themselves to keep practising until they truly excel at their profession. 

Why are there so few?

I challenge that it is because many will settle for  ‘good enough’ and believe that to earn more money, they would have to work much harder, give up lifestyle or do things that are unethical. Some even change companies to get lower targets. In my many years of sales leadership experience, ‘good enough’ seems to be interpreted as somewhere between 85 and 110% of target achieved every quota period.

The problem is, too many of you are sitting out there in your comfort zone, happy enough with ‘good enough’.  Yet if I
could reach out and touch you with the magic wand of motivation, you may amaze yourself. You could exceed all your own expectations, you just have to make the commitment to excellence, and follow through with the elements in this guide.

To be an average achiever is absolutely OK if that is good enough for you. I firmly believe that to be happy in life, many of us only need to meet our own expectations. The world needs you too! With average results most of you will retain your jobs and have decent lifestyles and maybe that is enough for you.

However, I meet many sales people out there who want to know how to achieve much more.
They have more than just hunger. Hungry people when fed, may rest feeling satiated. These potential high achievers are restless, and need always to be moving toward lofty goals to satisfy their own needs for achievement and recognition.

It is entirely possible, although probably hard to believe, that by working smarter, applying oneself with greater commitment and lighting the fire of passion it is possible to significantly increase your success, and therefore your income. You do not need to give up your life, your family and have no time for yourself.
You don’t actually have to work longer hours, you may even be able to work less hours and have more quality time for your family, friends and hobbies.

Comfort Zones are a dangerous place for sales people, and even more devastating for the companies that allow them to flourish. Again, I challenge you when I say that in many organizations sales targets are set too low, or Sales Leaders are too tolerant when they accept repeated performances below 100%.

Please click the link to read an interview with Terrie Anderson on Australian Women Online.

Finally, hot off the presses, the new book '30 Days of Inspiration'  has become a unique companion to The Little Red Success Book.

An awakening to your inner self, to realise your personal potential and be in control of your own destiny.

This is more than a book, this is a personal guide. For just 30 Days, there is a page for each day. If you read the page and take the action, then in just one month you will have:

More time available to focus on your goals, or just have fun

Be less stressed in your lifestyle

Be more in control of your reactions, and where you are going

Be more fulfilled and happier, lighter in load.

Be ready to progess more quickly in your career

30 Days of Inspiration is available right now through:

http://createspace.com/3410222 and will be available by next week on www.amazon.com

If you are a resident of Australia,you can also order either of the books directly from us, just go to http://www.littleredsuccessbook.com

I hope you will enjoy 30 Days of Inspiration, I even use it myself as a daily refresher :-)

Great Leaders are now in demand to lead the global economic recovery.

If you are not yet a leader but can identify in yourself all the attributes of a great leader, then now is the time to step forward and seek the challenge. If you are already an established leader with a fabulous track record then the world is your oyster!

Since the misfortunate slide of the global economy in 2007/8, the average leader, appointed on the basis of his or her connections and an MBA, is no longer a viable candidate for companies that need to spearhead a sound recovery for long term shareholder equity.

Investors are starting to demand that the leadership of companies be replaced with new, fresh candidates with a rational balance between transactional and transformational leadership. Candidates that can reduce cost yet grow revenues and profitability in a sustainable way. Investors want leaders who are inspirational, charismatic; who can understand and are involved with their businesses and can accurately forecast some stability. They want leaders who are open, honest and can lead the people to produce excellence consistently. They want to see leaders who can communicate effectively with Boards, bring execution of their vision and have the support of shareholders, staff and customers. Leaders who will be respected. They want Truly Great Leaders!

This is the greatest opening for new leaders to step forward and stop the appointment of new names+same profile that has been happening for decades, the CEO shuffle board game. This is the best chance I have seen in my corporate career for new leadership to move into the limelight and prove what transformational leadership can bring!