It’s A Plateau, Not Quicksand
July 31, 2009 by Simon · Leave a Comment
Segwaying off of Spencer Johnson’s new book called Peaks and Valleys, Spencer talks about the notions of;
Peaks – practicing with purpose, celebrating before going onto the next peak
Valleys – practicing without purpose, complaining about what could have been
Plateaus – practicing with purpose, practicing along the way
A Plateau is where one practices with purpose that includes [...]
Getting Over Your August Appointment Setting Roadblock
July 30, 2009 by Simon · Leave a Comment
John, It’s Simon from XYZ Financial and I know you are probably busy with the summer … we have been in touch about building your wealth and protecting your assets and I know that this is important to you so given we are in the lazy days of summer it may be a good time [...]
Seth Godin & Tom Peters On Blogging.
July 29, 2009 by Simon · Leave a Comment
“Blogging is about the humility that comes from writing it.” – Seth Godin
Prospecting While Peaceful, Placid & Private
July 28, 2009 by Simon · Leave a Comment
Placid, peaceful and private – too bad some people can’t enjoy it because they have no life balance because even though they are on holiday they are glued to their Blackberry or iPhone wondering how they are going to pay for it.
What is the good news in all of this?
You can stay in tough with [...]
Clear Your Stormy Past
July 27, 2009 by Simon · Leave a Comment
“One can’t realize their vision and until they clear their stormy past.”
This week is a combination of a Buffer Week in the mornings and a Staycation in the afternoon.
My Buffer Week in the mornings includes; Emptying my head, clarify our Marketing Objectives for September – December, complete our financial month end and re-visit Hiring An [...]
Clear Your Roadblocks eNewsletter – July 2009
July 24, 2009 by Simon · Leave a Comment
Inspired, Tired or Expired?
Clear Your Roadblocks | July 2009
Welcome to the July edition of our Clear Your Roadblocks E-Newsletter.
This edition of our Clear Your Roadblocks E-Newsletter includes;
As The New Economy Takes Hold
Inspired, Tired or Expired – Article
Inspired, Tired or Expired – Table
What Killed The First Half Of The Year?, Referrals Revisited, MDRT Plateauing Out Syndrome [...]
Financial Advisors That Look In The Direction Of The Past
July 23, 2009 by Simon · Leave a Comment
Financial advisors that look in the direction of the past are not so fond of the memories but it keeps them from looking into the future that could include things that are feared.
These same memories are like the jailer to the elephant that has become accustomed to captivity. While young, the elephant was bound by [...]












