Here is my next installment for the weekly Positive Thinking quotes. Often in life we can get a little down and sometimes even a simple quote can inspire us to push through to the next day. So while this might not be a life changing Blog post, it may give you a smile, or a burst of momentum on a slow day.
Positive Thinker Steve Pavlina
This week’s quotes come from the nationally known inspirational speaker and master of psychology Steve Pavlina (April 14th, 1971 –), has influenced the direction of the power of thought for years. His blog, books, and seminars have pushed the envelope in exploring and redefining what it means to think, and to think positively. Steve is the voice of positive thinking for the 21st century online. He has written more than 1000 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. His website, www.stevepavlina.com , ranks as one of the most successful (and influential) in the world. And he did it all on his own.
It all started for Steve at the age of 19 after spending a night in jail for petty theft, and being expelled from school. He knew that’s not life he wanted, and he decided then to make changes. While developing his own sense of positive-thinking, he earned two college degrees in three semesters, in computer science and mathematics.
Since his self-improvement journey began, he sought to share with others all the things he’s learned. Starting his own Blog, StevePavlina.com, he quickly shared his profound insight in regularly updated posts and articles. It’s a Blog for those who think. You won’t just find simple platitudes here. You’ll find them explored and expounded upon with insight and intelligence.
Steve put all his energy into his site, and it quickly gained popularity and support. He now brings in 6-figures a month, from his site alone! Talk about traffic! And it just goes to show you… if you combine proven-marketing strategy with a deep passion, you can find success. And Steve did.
So check his site out, you won’t be let down. He truly is one of the best positive-thinkers in the world today.
Steve's amazing Blog - www.StevePavlina.com
Now for some Steve Pavlina quotes:
Persistence of action comes from persistence of vision.
So act boldly, as if it’s impossible to fail. If you keep adding fuel to your desire, you will reach the point of knowing that you’ll never quit, and ultimate success will be nothing more than a matter of time.
Courage is the dividing line between weakness and strength of character.
Courage is the gateway in the sense that you must first learn to face down your fears, even as they still appear real to you.
One of my core beliefs is that belief itself is a choice that can be made of our own free will.
The more disciplined you become, the easier life gets.
Willpower is a concentration of force. You gather up all your energy and make a massive thrust forward.
Our beliefs act as lenses. These lenses can help us see things we can’t otherwise see, but they can also block us from seeing parts of reality.
Passion and purpose go hand in hand. When you discover your purpose, you will normally find it’s something you’re tremendously passionate about.
By courage I mean the ability to face down those imaginary fears and reclaim the far more powerful life that you’ve denied yourself.
True courage is more a matter of intellect than of feeling.
Courageous people are still afraid, but they don’t let the fear paralyze them.
Some good quotes that really make you think. StevePavlina.com is definitely worth a visit. It’s easy to navigate around, and he touches on so many topics you’ll be sure to find something helpful and useful.
This is a repost for the upcoming Social Marketing series this week!
Ryan Travis here. I hope everyone is doing well.
I’m excited to let you in on some Insider Secrets about Social Marketing.
We’re all about helping you get a leg up on marketing strategies here at the Max Pro Blog. And nothing is hotter right now that Social Marketing.
Introducing…
Social Marketing Secrets... A 3 part series that will help you begin to use Social Marketing with your business to drive traffic and increase awareness and sales.
Expect 3 posts over the next week or so on these Social Marketing topics:
1- Intro to Social Marketing
2- The Where’s and How’s in Social Marketing
3- Strategies to Implement for Your Business
Look forward to this series, and be ready to leave feedback and comments. Ask questions. Get involved. After all, this blog is about you and for you. Plus we may bounce ideas off each other that will help all of us!
Expect Part 1 of Social Marketing Secrets in the next couple of days!
Here is my next installment for the weekly Positive Thinking quotes. Often in life we can get a little down and sometimes even a simple quote can inspire us to push through to the next day. So while this might not be a life changing Blog post, it may give you a smile, or a burst of momentum on a slow day.
Famous motivational and sales speaker Zig Ziglar.
This week’s quotes come from the internationally renowned inspirational speaker and sales technique master Zig Ziglar (November 6th, 1926 –), creator of the legendary books and courses as: Top Performance: How to Develop Excellence in Yourself and Others, Selling 101: What Every Successful Sales Professional Needs to Know, and See You At The Top. He is equally known for his genteel-Southern accent that is at once familiar and comfortable, and for his weaving of Judeo-Christian ethics into practical motivation for your personal life and business life. The list of people, especially professionals and entrepreneurs, Zig has helped over the last few decades is impressive. If you have Zig Ziglar speeches, courses, cds, or books in your collection you can bet you’ll see results in many areas of your life.
Top Performance: How to Develop Excellence in Yourself and Others- by Zig Ziglar
Now for some Zig Ziglar quotes:
Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes.
- Zig Ziglar
Failure is a detour, not a dead-end street.
-Zig Ziglar
I believe that being successful means having a balance of success stories across the many areas of your life. You can’t truly be considered successful in your business life if your home life is in shambles.
-Zig Ziglar
If you can dream it, then you can achieve it. You will get all you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want.
-Zig Ziglar
If you don’t see yourself as a winner, then you cannot perform as a winner.
-Zig Ziglar
If you go looking for a friend, you’re going to find they’re very scarce. If you go out to be a friend, you’ll find them everywhere.
-Zig Ziglar
If you learn from defeat, you haven’t really lost.
-Zig Ziglar
A goal properly set is halfway reached.
-Zig Ziglar
A lot of people quit looking for work as soon as they find a job.
-Zig Ziglar
Building a better you is the first step to building a better America.
-Zig Ziglar
Every choice you make has an end result.
-Zig Ziglar
If you want to reach a goal, you must “see the reaching” in your own mind before you actually arrive at your goal.
-Zig Ziglar
It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and discipline that enabled us to follow through.
-Zig Ziglar
It’s not what you’ve got, it’s what you use that makes a difference.
-Zig Ziglar
Some of the best quotes I’ve ever read. Really good qoutes to chew on in your mind. I know I will. Life really comes down to the choices we make and the determination we have. Zig is definitely worth a listen and a read.
Another Thursday here in Max Pro Land and we have an important issue to discuss this week. And that subject is the art of the sale itself. It can be said that people don’t buy what they need they buy what they want. This is an important maxim to keep in mind when crafting your sales pitch.
When you send emails to your list are you giving them they need or want?
When you focus on what they need you are taking a sensible and logic approach. And unfortunately that approach doesn’t convey well into emotional buying patterns. You need to focus on giving them what they want instead. And what your customers want is an end to their pain. Address their problem. Speak to the pain itself. And you’ll have a much better handle on sales.
Let’s talk a little bit about blogging. Max Pro system co-creator Mike Antoni is a die hard believer in blogging. He thinks it’s not only a fantastic way to drive traffic to your site but it’s also a great way to build up your list.
To drive traffic to your site you want to blog frequently. Blogs are updated and ranked more easily in Google then a regular website. So the more you update the better your ranking. You also want to make your blog posts as keyword rich as possible. This will also increase your ranking.
So remember to have a good set of keywords that your targeting before you start blogging.
In order to build a list off your blog what you want to do is offer a free giveaway that a potential customer would opt-in to receive. This can be something simple like a free report. Once the customer has opted in now you have the opportunity to relationship build with them which will increase your sales potential.
One further note; remember to choose a keyword rich URL for better Google rankings.
In the Bible we have learned the principle of sowing and reaping. Larry (you all know
he is my husband) teaches the children at our church about sowing and reaping–about seedtime and harvest. Don’t plant zinnia seeds and expect to see marigolds! If you plant apple seeds, you won’t get oranges! Plant rye grass, and that is all you are going to get!
What kind of seeds are you planting in your life? What do you need in your own life? If you need peace, then you must plant seeds of peace. Make sure you are not planting seeds of anger or unrest (through your thoughts, words and actions). If you need friends, be a friend to someone. Do you need love? Show love and compassion to those around you.
I wonder how often we are planting ‘undesirable’ seeds and then complaining about our harvest!!
There is a popular saying, “it’s not all about me or you.” Reach out to help others and you will be blessed.
I’m excited to let you in on some Insider Secrets about Social Marketing.
We’re all about helping you get a leg up on marketing strategies here at the Max Pro Blog. And nothing is hotter right now that Social Marketing.
Introducing…
Social Marketing Secrets... A 3 part series that will help you begin to use Social Marketing with your business to drive traffic and increase awareness and sales.
Expect 3 posts over the next week or so on these Social Marketing topics:
1- Intro to Social Marketing
2- The Where’s and How’s in Social Marketing
3- Strategies to Implement for Your Business
Look forward to this series, and be ready to leave feedback and comments. Ask questions. Get involved. After all, this blog is about you and for you. Plus we may bounce ideas off each other that will help all of us!
Expect Part 1 of Social Marketing Secrets in the next couple of days!
Here is my next installment for the weekly Positive Thinking quotes. Often in life we can get a little down and sometimes even a simple quote can inspire us to push through to the next day. So while this might not be a life changing Blog post, it may give you a smile, or a burst of momentum on a slow day.
Tony Robbins
This week’s quotes come from the inspirational speaker and corporate motivator Tony Robbins(February 29th, 1960 –), creator of such books and courses as: Unlimited Power: The New Science Of Personal Achievement and Awaken The Giant Within. I’m sure that most of you have heard of him, as he’s been a part of popular culture in America for almost 3 decades from best selling conferences, celebrity supporters, and pushing the field of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP.). His positive-thinking philosophies have impacted thousands of lives and revitalized companies of all kinds. He’s truly a phenomenon that stands out in today’s world of gurus and speakers. Using a mixture of science, common-sense, life-experience, and un-shakeable belief in each person, he’s truly made his mark.
Awaken The Giant Within. By Tony Robbins.
Now for some Tony Robbins quotes:
It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.
- Tony Robbins
It is not what we get. But who we become, what we contribute… that gives meaning to our lives.
- Tony Robbins
It not knowing what to do, it’s doing what you know.
- Tony Robbins
It’s not the events of our lives that shape us, but our beliefs as to what those events mean.
- Tony Robbins
Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more.
- Tony Robbins
Live with passion!
- Tony Robbins
I challenge you to make your life a masterpiece. I challenge you to join the ranks of those people who live what they teach, who walk their talk.
- Tony Robbins
I’ve come to believe that all my past failure and frustration were actually laying the foundation for the understandings that have created the new level of living I now enjoy.
- Tony Robbins
If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten.
- Tony Robbins
If you want to be successful, find someone who has achieved the results you want and copy what they do and you’ll achieve the same results.
- Tony Robbins
My definition of success is to live your life in a way that causes you to feel a ton of pleasure and very little pain – and because of your lifestyle, have the people around you feel a lot more pleasure than they do pain.
- Tony Robbins
Once you have mastered time, you will understand how true it is that most people overestimate what they can accomplish in a year – and underestimate what they can achieve in a decade!
- Tony Robbins
One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular.
- Tony Robbins
These are some pretty powerful words honestly. Not to sound too biased, but really let Tony’s words sink in. Sometimes we read positive quotes quickly and smile and then immediately forget about them. Other times we may roll our eyes at some quotes. But these quotes are strong. If we could all take just a couple of the quotes to heart, we could see a lot of changes in our lives. If you have the time, get a book or two of his, definitely worth a read.
To see another great edition of Positive Thoughts (09/28) from Roman writer Cicero, go here: 09/28 Positive Thoughts
Do you know my friend, Cathy? Cathy is an amazing woman and a good friend—I hope that I can be that kind of friend to others. I first met Cathy about 8 years ago through our business. We immediately became good buddies online. No, we have never met in person, but Cathy has still had a profound, positive influence on my life.
Vinnie is Cathy’s oldest child. He just had his 10th birthday. As long as I have known Cathy, Vinnie has had a pretty severe heart problems (including cardiac arrest and surgery), autism, and Williams Syndrome. Then along came Julianna- she is a beautiful child who bravely struggles to overcome autism. The youngest, Giana, is very bright and has a seizure disorder. I saw a video of the children recently and they are beautiful, active children! Cathy and her husband care for them, take them for therapy and treatments…but most of all love them. Cathy is busy from early morning and many times thru night with her varied responsibilities as therapist, nurse and loving parent. Do you know what? I have never heard her complain! She often emails me to tell me how good God is to her—how blessed she is. She reaches out to support me and be my friend when I am going through a tough time!!
Some days we all get down’! It’s normal—we all face disappointment and situations that cause us stress. I know you will get tired of hearing me say this, but I am convinced that despite our problems, we are blessed!! We just need to remember how blessed our lives are and how good God has been to us. We need to walk in VICTORY—not DEFEAT!!
Here is what I try to do when I am discouraged or feel overwhelmed with life! I do my best to look outside the box—outside of my own circumstances. It doesn’t take long for me to find someone with far greater challenges that I have. Often it will help if I can do something to assist that person….it doesn’t have to be a monetary assistance (but that works too!). It can just be taking the time to listen to that person and offer support. Some times by re-focusing my attention, I will find my own problem doesn’t seem nearly so big!
Cathy is a living example of love in action—she is one of my heroes and an example to follow!
