Three Secrets to Mega-Success (Part 2 of 3)
"Three Secrets to Mega-Success" (Part 2 of 3) by Chris Zavadowski
Recently, I was asked to speak for a group of hand-picked
entrepreneurs in a special apprenticeship program (some of them
paying up to $7,000.00 to be part of the year-long home business
program).
And in preparing for that talk, I was forced to look at my daily
success activities that allow me to play games, travel and keep
the alarm clock turned off.
Now, fortunately for you - you don't have to pay $7,000.00 to
hear what I came up with. You're going to get my top 3 "secrets"
for FREE right here in "Instant MLM Profit Secrets"!
(Remember: I sure as heck didn't invent any of these secrets,
but instead picked them up from MY mentors over the years. Just
because they may seem simple, don't mistake the fatal mistake of
discounting their power. Use them and profit from them.)
In the last issue, I wrote about doing one pro-active thing a
day to improve yourself and your business. Not only did I talk
about it, but I gave you a 30-day action plan that you can
easily implement in your business life to see great results.
(If you missed Secret #1 and the action plan, email us and I'll
see about making it available for you.)
So let's get on to my second success secret...
Success Secret #2: Get Yourself a Mentor
What do all the "super successful" people in life have in
common? A mentor. (Or what my friend Stephen Pierce would call
the "power of the third influence".)
Looking back over what's helped catapult me to achieve some
amazing things...I'd say this is definitely one of the KEY
components to my success.
You probably hear about mentors all the time - but let me
clarify what I mean. A mentor to me can easily be a person, but
it can also be a book or CD where I can get "live" access to an
expert in some topic.
Now, some of my real-life friends didn't start out that way. In
fact, I found out about them through their tapes, CDs and books.
I latched on to their teachings and followed in their footsteps.
Only then, almost if by magic (and without fail), down the road
- either months or years - I came face-to-face with them and had
the opportunity to learn from them in person.
For example, Stephen Pierce.
I first "met" him when I purchased "The Whole Truth"
(www.the-whole-truth.com). I had no clue who he was before I
read his ebook. But then, I started to email him to ask a few
questions. And it turned out he was also going to be part of an
apprenticeship program I signed up for. Next thing you know, we
got to hang out in person. Then eat together. Then play video
games together. And before I knew it...a year or two later...we
were friends...and he was freely sharing some of his amazing
wisdom with me. I've definitely come to trust and rely on his
brilliant "big picture" advice.
The same has happened in the theater world for me, too. I've
been talking about moving out of performing and into
directing/producing more. So I PURSUED a Broadway producer,
arranged lunch...and told her what my plans were. She's known me
for about 6 years, but I made an effort to take things to the
next level. Now, I might be involved with a new production
headed to Broadway next year.
And more recently, I've been mentored by Yanik Silver and Jim
Edwards (I went from just being a customer of their's to having
them as two of the most important mentors I've encountered in my
life).
So have you noticed the one crucial element in all my examples?
Are you ready?
You have to actively pursue your mentor. (Write that down in
your notebook. Print it out. Circle it!). A mentor does NOT...I
repeat...does NOT choose you. You choose him or her.
And something important to note: This process takes time. Don't
expect a mentor to come to your side overnight. The universe is
funny about that. You have to "prove" yourself ready and
serious. In all of the examples above - I had to pay my dues
first. I had to invest in the books, in the tapes, the classes.
And then over a period of time, the mentors appeared in the
flesh.
The same goes for you. Think about your best friend. Did you get
your best friend overnight? Or did he/she become your best
friend over weeks, months, years?
Probably the latter. The same goes for the process of having a
mentor.
So why even have a mentor?
Simply, to become mega-successful.
You have to first decide "Hey, I want to become better in
health/religion/finances/MLM/online marketing/relationships/etc.
Who do I click with? Who do I agree with? Who challenges me to
go outside my comfort zone to become a better person?" And then
latch onto them. YOU have to make the DECISION to grow.
And be sure to choose someone who is MORE successful then you.
A perfect example is MLM. If you want to reach the next rank in
your company, don't look to the people who are the same rank as
you. Go to the people who are where YOU want to be...and follow
their advice. They are the only ones who really know what it
takes to get there.
And one final tip about mentors: LISTEN to them. Yes, you may
not like their advice. Trust me, I've heard many things from my
mentors that I didn't want to hear or do. But...in the
end...they have our best interests in mind.
So this time of year pick an area of your life you want to take
to the next level. Then decide who you would like to follow -
and go for it. Get the books and tapes. Go to the classes. Do
what is required to gain their knowledge and wisdom.
And then get ready to take your business and bank account to the
next level!
-- Chris :)
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