This is an informative post by Juanita Waterman.

1) Act as if you expect to get: The most important characteristic of a good asker is their sense of certainty. They come from a ground of being in which they know that they will get what they want and, this certainty, has a positive impact on the listener.

2) Ask with conviction: Most people are shy when they ask, as if to say that they do not feel worthy of getting what they are asking for. You must ask with conviction if you want to get what you truly desire. There is a very good story about an author who was writing a book called ‘America’s Greatest Sales People’ and wanted to have Zig Ziglar as one of the people he interviewed in it. Initially, Zig Ziglar’s secretary said no. However, when he realised he was not asking with conviction, he started to rephrase his question and said, ‘can you imagine a book called America’s Greatest Sales People without Zig Ziglar in it?’ Needless to say, he got his interview.

3) Ask someone who can give it to you: This may sound simplistic but most people ask the wrong people. One of the biggest steps in getting what you want is to find the right person to ask. If that person cannot help you, ask them to introduce you to a person they know that can.

4) Be clear and specific: By being clear and specific, the listener will know exactly what you want and will be able to give it to you. Try to tell them what you need, when you need it by, where you need it and how much you need. Also, enforce your question with credible reasons as to why they should give you what you want.

5) Ask from the Heart: Ask in a kind voice, ask politely and ask with respect and admiration.

6) Ask with humour and creativity: There is a story of a gentleman who wanted to ask a lady out on a date and he did this by sending a homing pigeon with his message written on it. We are asked for many things each day and by asking creatively, you will ensure that your question will be treated with proper thought and time.

7) Give in order to get: Life gives to the giver and takes to the taker. If you are a person who gives, you will attract other givers into your life.

 Ask repeatedly: Do not give up if the first person you ask says no. If they say no, ask someone else. Jack and Mark had to ask over 100 publishers before somebody published Chicken Soup for the Soul. What you have heard of them if they had stopped at the 99th publisher?

With these principles, and the other elements of asking that we have covered in the previous messages, you should now be able to ask for, and receive, what you truly desire.
Mohammed Ali

Hope this helps

Robert Secrest

This is information that is valuable to you. I have titled this post, finding the right mentors to help you build. The article was written by one of my favorites Michael Force.

The most obvious example I can think of when I think of why you need a good mentor is learning how to ride a bike.

Maybe you’re one of the few kids who just got on that bike and rode it without help. I wasn’t.

Whenever we’re learning anything, the people who help us are a major part of the reason we succeed.

The same is true of online business.

When you think about this, it makes perfect sense. You’ve had business mentors in every job you’ve ever had. These were the people who did everything from training you to telling you that your boss had custody of the kids on Tuesday nights so you shouldn’t approach him on Wednesday mornings.

Yes, as an online business owner you’re responsible for your own success. Part of that responsibility is realizing what you don’t know and finding the right people to teach you.

Fortunately, there are a lot of good people out there who have been wildly successful with their online businesses and now spend at least part of their time helping others achieve the same success.

My personal business model is based on the reality that my success results from helping other people realize their dreams. All of the best business mentors share that same mindset.

But how do you find the right online business mentor for you? After all, like I said there are a lot of great mentors out there.

There are also a lot of scam artists out there. The online world isn’t any different from the offline world in that regard.

With that fact in mind, here are some of the things you need to be looking out for when you choose your online business mentor or mentors:

• How successful has this person been? How successful is she or he now? You want someone with a proven track record who also successfully rides the fast-changing world of online business.

• What about the people who have worked with this mentor? What do they have to say about the experience, and exactly how have their businesses benefited?

• Exactly how much support does the mentor offer? Will you be meeting online only, or does he offer phone and/or in-person consultations as well? Is this style a comfortable fit for you?

• How quickly does the person respond to questions?
• Finally, is this person a good fit for you personally? Do you admire him or her for personal traits or just for business success? Hopefully this will be an ongoing business relationship. Be sure to pick someone you’re going to feel comfortable with for awhile.

Another thing you need to know is that you don’t just need good mentors when you’re starting out with your online business. I’ve been successful in this business for more than 10 years now, and I still seek out other seasoned professionals for their advice.

Going into business for yourself isn’t a matter of building your ego. It’s not about reinventing unnecessary wheels and having to do everything yourself. With an online business as with every other kind of business, your success is going to grow from the company you keep as well as from the work you do. Choose that company wisely, and good luck.

To Your Success,

Bob Secrest, 307-235-4049, robertsecrest@bresnan.net