I say a very loud NO to that question!

In fact, a lot of things I thought were true just aren’t. We were all conditioned to believe a certain way about working, a job, a career… we have dragged that information around our entire lives. Sometimes that information doesn’t serve us anymore.

The truth is:

“You will never work another day in your life if you find what you are passionate about, then learn how to monetize that passion.”

The reason Your Gift is Your Niche is so popular and is getting such great results is because we focus on just that. What do you know that others would pay you to know? And how can you make money with your authentic message, so you can live the lifestyle you desire while serving others?

Click here to read more and register for this life-changing course:  www.yourgiftisyourniche.com

Although we were taught, ‘if you aren’t making enough money, YOU SIMPLY HAVE TO WORK HARDER,’ it’s just not true.I remember a friend telling me about when he was a young adult and got a job as a laborer. He was in a hole, digging, working very HARD, when a long car drove up. His boss got out and walked over to the hole saying, “Son, we have to dig much faster if we are going to be done by 5.”

That was a life-changing moment for him, because he said to himself, “Did he just say WE? There is no WE in this hole.”

That was the day he realized that the person who works the HARDEST is not always the winner.

My message this week: Discover your passion, your gifts, learn to monetize them, and you will be happy the rest of your life.

Join us for YOUR GIFT IS YOUR NICHE Course beginning Monday, 9/13/10:

www.yourgiftisyourniche.com

Till next time,

Patricia

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HOW IMPORTANT IS ONLINE VIDEO?

This week, I’ve been reading and learning a lot about online videos, and here is what I want to pass on to you:

I am thrilled that videos will help me move up on Google search, but most importantly to me, it will personalize me and all the new programs I am launching.

Think about it for your business, if you’re not already combining videos with your written words.

Till next time…

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We are traveling to Colorado for the Holiday to spend time with our son and his family. I love Easter. I think of it as the “refreshing” holiday.

I hope you are enjoying the holiday with people you love as well.

Next week, I will be launching our LIVE event, which takes place this summer, August 13th & 14th. I think you will be pleased to learn where we are headed. Get your reservations made when you see the announcement, because there will be special pricing for my wonderful readers.

The number 1 way to get your business out to the masses on the internet is on YouTube. I have created the video in Kick it up a Notch, easily and effortlessly—well, to be honest, I did need help from my IT Department, headed up by a 14-year-old. That’s how easy it is. You have to try it.

See you next week,

Patricia

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We had amazing speakers in Boston for our last Maximizing Success event. We have sold that business to a wonderful guy, Mark Vaudreuil at www.maximizingsuccess.com. 

We helped him kick off his first event last weekend.

I wanted to recap 2 of the speakers to give YOU the bottom line from each of them.

Speaker #1: ROBERT ALLEN- best selling New York Times Author of NO MONEY DOWN.

Here was his message:

Will you be ready for 1-1-11???

On that day, will you wake up and have done something to earn the right to celebrate??

It is 9 months away and you can’t have ANY excuses.

A new millionaire is created in America every 60 minutes, and it is now YOUR turn.

If you want to retire, it will take $3 million, and that will only give you a lifestyle of 14 years with a very ordinary lifestyle.

Here are 4 ways to become rich in the next 3 years:

• Recurring income• Equity with your own business or real estate• Appreciation and growing your assets• Leverage your time and effort

If you want to become wealthy, you need a PURPOSE!!!

Speaker #2: OMAR PERIU gave us the 6 reasons that hold each of us back from getting what we want… can you identify??

1. Fear of failure2. Pain of change3. Self-doubt4. Blaming5. Justifying6. Complaining

If you identify with any of the six…STOP IT! Get past them and move on. THIS IS NOT A DRESS REHEARSAL!!

THERE you have it–2 speakers that left an impression on the audience.

Did the words leave an impression on you??

Email me your thoughts if you want to, I loved sharing part of the weekend with you.

Patricia

P.S. ARE YOU READY TO KICK IT UP A NOTCH IN YOUR BUSINESS????

CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT OUR EVENT THAT IS BEGINNING APRIL 6TH.

You will be so glad you invested in YOU and your business.

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Have a Plan, a Path, a Purpose, and a Process for your business.

So….

What does that mean?

• Have a Plan each day stating what you are going to do TODAY to help your business grow.

• Have a Path…what will you do to make the business grow? Advertise in the news? Ezines? Email marketing? Decide today.

• Have a Purpose…where do you want to end up? What is the final picture for your lifestyle?

• What is your Process? When you start creating systems in your business…what ONE system will you create TODAY?

ARE YOU READY FOR CHANGE?

ARE YOU READY TO GET HELP?

ARE YOU READY TO GET CLARITY, FOCUS,

A SPECIFIC PLAN OF ACTION?

If so, email Patricia@patriciadrain.com for a 15-minute strategy session, and learn more about the mentor programs we are launching.

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YEARS ago, we had a speaker at our event, Maximizing Success, and his name was T. Harv Eker. He shared THE JAR SYSTEM with all of us that day, and it changed many peoples’ lives regarding money. Whenever I find something that is good information AND life-changing, I think it is MY responsibility to share it.

Here’s how it works. Divide your money between 6 jars, and label the jars as follows:

1. Financial freedom account (FFA): This jar is for your financial freedom. Each month, put 10% of your income in this jar. Money you put in this jar can be used to invest, start a business, create a passive income stream, etc.

2. Necessities (NEC): Put 55% of your income in this jar for your necessities. It’s for things like paying bills, food, necessary clothing, etc.

3. Long term saving for spending (LTSS): Put 10% in this jar. You may have more than one LTSS jar. It’s for things like a plasma TV, your family vacation, contingency fund, your children’s education, etc. If you have more than one LTSS, divide the 10% between the jars according to your priority.

4. Education (EDU): The 10% that goes in this jar is for your own education. It could be used to attend seminars, buy books, etc. Basically, it’s for your continuing education and learning.

5. Play: Allocate 10% of your income for you to have guilt-free fun. Use it to go to a fancy restaurant you’ve been eyeing, or get a massage at a spa. Just do something fun. Let your inner child play.

6. Giving (GIV): Allocate 5% of your income to give to charity. If you want to allocate 10% for giving, take 5% off your NEC jar.

Many people think, ‘But I don’t have money. I’m barely getting by. How can I manage money if I don’t have money?’ If you’re one of those people, that is exactly why you need to use this jar system. If you have very little money, you can start by dividing $1 between the jars. The amount you put in the jars doesn’t matter. It’s the habit of managing money that’s important.

So find yourself a few jars, and start dividing whatever money comes in, into the jars. Mark your calendar 6 months from now–see if it changed your life and thoughts about money.

Hope you enjoy the exercise!Patricia

P.S.Just a reminder that we will be launching lots of new products and programs soon, so watch for them.

P.P.S.

Ezine readers, I need your help…  I have a client in San Francisco that has a seasoned staffing company for sale.. Know anyone? Email me patricia@patriciadrain.com if you do.

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How could this ever be possible???

How could I work ON my business?? I was the company‘s top producer.

I was the one closing most of the deals, after all, I was the boss. I HAD to work IN the business in order to survive.

THEN I GOT IT… Until I created a business that worked without me, I only had a job, a very demanding job. At first you feel very protective of your “baby” (that business you nurtured and cared for), but eventually you have to let the “baby” grow up and take on a life of its own. One of my favorite questions for business owners who have started their own company is, “What does your ‘baby‘ look like today?”

Some of the responses have been as follows:

• An out of control teenager.

• A tired, sick old man.

• A frustrated old maid.

• An excited child with no focus.

• A baby just learning to walk.

For all you business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs reading this, have fun filling in the blanks.

What does your “baby” look like today? 

If your answer was right on track, profitable and fun, or that it is growing, then stop reading NOW. Please give the book to a friend or business associate who could use the information.

This book is for all those business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders who need guidance and advice in their business.

So how do you work ON your business instead of IN it?

I can only tell you what I did. You will have to design your own plan that fits your style and your company‘s. I did not quit running my desk overnight — that would not have worked in my situation.

But I did decide to start taking the early mornings NOT to go into the office, but to stay at home where I had peace and quiet and could think about what I wanted this business to look like when it was finished.

It bothers some business owners when I say ?finished? because they think it will always be a work in progress. If you are considering selling the business, you should have a “finished” product to sell.

That is when I wrote my first real business plan. Can you imagine starting a business and not having a business plan in place? If you are like the majority of business owners… yes you can.

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When it happens it is not the best feeling in the world,  when you hear the words you’re laid off, your fired, we’re closing,  it is devastating. 

Everyone basically goes through 5 stages when this happens

1.        I can’t believe this is happening to me

2.       If I would have done this differently  would it be different

3.       I am so angry they would do this to me …I have been so loyal

4.       I am so depressed and scared I don’t know what to do

5.       Okay I accept it….it is time to look for a new opportunity

Sometimes it is difficult to get out of the stages so we go back and forth between anger, depression and not believing you are out of a job.

Those stages are normal but  The faster you get to the acceptance stage the faster you can move on in your life and your career.

You will need an plan of action that works for you…

 Here is one ACTION  you can take TODAY

Tell everyone you know you are looking for a new opportunity…….most people get behind a computer and hide the fact they are looking.  Ask for help …..you will be pleasantly surprised how many people will help you.

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