Success Is As Easy As ABC

‘Life is Selling’ this is what I learned from a Sales Training I attended under motivation speaker Bob Urichuck. He said ‘Sales is as Easy as A-B-C’ and I believe A – for Attitude; B – for Behavior; and C – for Competency are the essential A-B-C’s to succeed in life as well.

A / is for Attitude - the foundation of all successful people – sale or non-sale practitioner. Without a positive attitude and belief in yourself, your organization, it’s products and services and the market, there is no foundation upon which to build success. You can’t build anything without a solid foundation.

All professionals need to reflect, confirm and take hold of their attitude, realize it is theirs and develop it into a millionaire attitude, overcome fear and be able to deal with rejection, increase productivity and save time and money.

B/ is for Behavior - the daily actions that are required to accomplish goals. You may have an extremely positive attitude but without a set of actions towards achieving a goal you are a long way towards success. You need goals and an action plan to get you where you want to go. Without these goals and behaviors there is no motivation or drive to go further the extra mile.

We need to learn on a personal level the relationship between consistent positive behaviors and success. From the beginning, we need identify and develop personal goals and action plans based on why we do a work or project.

C/ is for Competency – being capable, having an acquired skill or expertise usually coming from experience.

Whatever you’re doing, which ever field you’re in, it is important to show and build your competency. Competency produces confidence and when you’re confident you are likely to succeed because you know you’re doing the right thing. You can be anywhere with anyone and produce the best results.

The Bottom Line: Sales is as easy as ABC.

Life cannot be without sales. To live we sell our knowledge, a product, our expertise, etc.  Without sales there are no transactions. Without transactions there is no revenue. Without revenue, there is no business, no jobs, no bottom line. Sales is the bottom line!

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KNOWING YOUR LIFES PURPOSE

What kind of life do you have? Are you living the exact life you've always dreamed of since you were young? Would you consider yourself fulfilled and living your "perfect life?" Are you content with where you are in life and are happy to continue traveling on the exact path you are on? If you answer the above questions yes… you are most likely living your ‘life purpose’.

We all have a calling. I also believe that God has given each one of us a specific purpose. While many have already discovered and now live doing their sole purpose there are also a huge number who are still in search of what they are born to do.

When you're at peace with your dreams, powerful things will happen in your life. You'll reach real happiness and true abundance more quickly.

Oprah is known to be one of the most influential women in America. Her story and discovery of want she is meant to be inspired me… read on to get inspiration.

It's not that I've always known who I would be. It was just very clear to me from an early age who I wouldn't be.

The opportunities for a girl born black in Mississippi in 1954 were limited. You could teach in a segregated school. Or be a maid. A cook. A dishwasher. A servant. I never thought that would be the life for me.

I vividly remember standing on my grandmother's small screened-in back porch, churning butter while she boiled clothes in a big black cast-iron pot in the yard. As she pulled the steaming clothes from the pot to hang on the line to dry, she called to me, "Oprah Gail, you better watch me now, 'cause one day you gon' have to know how to do this for yourself."

I did what she told me. I watched carefully as she pulled the clothespins from her apron, held them two at a time between her lips, and placed one and then the other on opposite ends of the sheets and towels and shirts and dresses she hung on the line.

A still, small voice inside me, really more a feeling than a voice, said, "This will not be your life. Your life will be more than hanging clothes on a line."

The certainty of that divine assurance got me through many a difficult moment during my growing years.

I wanted to be a teacher. And to be known for inspiring my students to be more than they thought they could be. I never imagined it would be on TV.

I believe there's a calling for all of us. I know that every human being has value and purpose. The real work of our lives is to become aware. And awakened. To answer the call.

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Art of Dead Ma - How it started

'Dead Ma' in Filipino slang simply means having no care.  It is just like saying - 'I don't care' - or ' minding my own business.

Through the years, I have mastered the art of 'dead ma'.  You can say that I would be the least affected person in any environment while the rest of the world is like having a heart attack.  Oh, but don't get me wrong, I do get stressed and burned out - after all, I am still human.

FLASH BACK

Eight months after I earned a degree in Fine Arts, I became a certified career woman when I landed a job in retail fashion.  I took the position of assistant merchandise buyer in a Department Store at the Shangri-La Mall although I was actually hired to become an assistant fashion designer.  The latter position was not yet available so the former post was offered on a temporary basis.  Fresh out of school I was excited to start something new so I took it even though I have the slightest idea what a merchandise buyer is.  Later did I realize that it was technically 'shopping for a living'.  Funny because while still studying, whenever I am asked about what job I like to have, I would always answer... 'Yung ang ginagawa lang ay mag shopping ng mag shopping' (the kind that all you have to do is go shopping).  So there I was learning what I have to know and yes living what I dreamed of.  (That was one on the manifestations of how powerful my words are, I will share more about this later).

That was in 1996, and this was how I started a career in the Retail Fashion Industry.  After three and a half years I moved to another company (JG Summit Group) - bigger, better position and higher salary but in the same line of work.   Now I am more at ease and confident with my chosen profession.  I loved the idea of traveling, buying things I like, haggling for the best prices and seeing my choices take off from the shelves gives me a different sense of high.

FAST FORWARD

I stayed in the retail fashion world for a good ten years in the Philippines until I decided to follow my siblings to the other side of the globe - the Middle East.

...to be continued

Best recession proof jobs in the next 5 years

It's been 2 year's now that the world is experiencing this so called global recession.  

What is recession?  According to Wikipedia, 

Recession is a business cycle contraction, a general slowdown in economic activity over a period of time.  During recessions, many macroeconomic indicators vary in a similar way. Production as measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employment, investment spending, capacity utilization, household incomes, business profits and inflation all fall during recessions; while bankruptcies and the unemployment rate rise. SOURCE

A bit scary, isn't it?  Now this leads us to think of our future and our families as well.  How can we be recession proof in the next 5 years?  Shall we stay in our present industry or a wise career move is the next best move?

Well, here are some recession resistant jobs you may want to consider.

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According to the latest employment projections from the U.S. Department of Labor, good news is on the horizon for job seekers.

Check out five recession-resistant jobs expected to experience employment growth through 2018.

1. ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS

They provide vital services to companies and individuals who want to maintain solid financial footing by analyzing and communicating financial information, ensuring public records are kept, and preparing taxes.

Recession resistance: Accountants and auditors held 1.3 million jobs in 2008, and that number is expected to increase by 279,400 over the next decade into 2018

Average yearly salary: $65,840

Find Accounting degree programs now.

2. MEDICAL ASSISTANTS

Providing needed assistance in the offices of physicians, podiatrists, and chiropractors, medical assistants handle administrative, clinical, or other specialized tasks.

Recession resistance: The U.S. Department of Labor forecasts the number of medicals assistants will grow 34 percent from 2008-2018. Reasons: Medical advancements and an aging U.S. population.

Average yearly salary: $29,060 

Search for Medical Assisting training programs.

3. REGISTERED NURSES

RNs treat patients, give advice about medical conditions, instruct families on how to deal with health issues, and provide valuable emotional support. 

Recession resistance: RNs are the largest health care occupation with 2.6 million jobs. And that number is expected to increase by 22 percent through 2018. Reasons: Increasingly complex medical treatments and the rising number of aging Americans needing long-term care.

Average yearly salary: $65,130

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4. COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERS & PROGRAMMERS

They make computers tick by creating, testing, and evaluating software applications and systems. Engineers might even design the latest hot-selling computer game or develop a new operating system. 

Recession resistance: In 2008, computer software engineers and programmers held about 1.3 million jobs. That figure is expected to jump 21 percent by 2018. Reasons: Concerns over information security and increased needs for new software.

Average yearly salary: $73,470

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5. MANAGEMENT ANALYSTS

Sometimes called management consultants, analysts serve private industry by evaluating and recommending ways to better an organization's efficiency and productivity or to increase profits. 

Recession resistance: Competition for management analyst jobs is highly competitive, but firms who might hire consultants specializing in environmental ("green") issues are expected to help the number of analysts jobs grow by 24 percent into the year 2018.

Average yearly salary: $82,920