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Re: What If Success Meant Survival?

Social Marketing Mama — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:59:03 -0000

I must say, this article really spoke to me. I love how you break it down, I do look at success as survival.... You must! I learned how not to try and second guess myself, I just do it...even if I'm not 100% sure....all-or-nothing attitude right!

Re: What If Success Meant Survival?

Davina — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 01:59:34 -0000

I can totally relate to this. You know what is interesting about that mind of ours is that it also attaches us to our current "failures" to prevent us from letting go and trying again.

Re: What If Success Meant Survival?

Nathalie Lussier — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:35:38 -0000

Hi Kristy, thank you so much for sharing your views! I think you and your boss are very much setting yourselves up for success with your run. I wish you all the best, I know how great it feels to reach that finish line after all your efforts!

As for point number 2, I know there are some cases where people seem to cheat the system. Like these big shots who are in charge of keeping the economy running... But I think if we could follow the idea of contribution = money more closely, we might not allow them to take such huge bonuses and paychecks. We might also pay school teachers more, since their services are important to society. I still stand by my point, but I can see that it's not foolproof, since there are some places where it breaks down. I just think it can help us to see money in a more positive light.

And thanks again, I really value your opinions. It helps me to figure out what resonates with people, and places where I might not have thought things through fully! ;)

Re: What If Success Meant Survival?

Nathalie Lussier — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:28:49 -0000

Thanks Patrick. I think the human brain, and sometimes our emotions can totally send us for a ride if we aren't aware of the ways they operate. :)

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Nathalie Lussier — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:27:43 -0000

Absolutely my pleasure Justin, thanks for writing. :)

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Nathalie Lussier — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:24:55 -0000

Wow that's a really good one Ashley! I am writing it down, since I know it can stop me sometimes too.

Re: What If Success Meant Survival?

Very Evolved — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:43:35 -0000

Nathalie this post has a lot of great insights, really enjoyed it. The landscape of the human brain is a very strange one indeed. Everyday I am fascinated by the apparently odd ways it works - some of the quirks you just mentioned.

Enjoy your trip

Patrick
veryevolved.com

Re: What If Success Meant Survival?

JustinSMV — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 02:21:22 -0000

I have to keep telling myself to set goals because its a great tip to use in business. These are excellent basic tips to achieve success! Thanks for sharing.

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Ashley @ Wide Open Wallet — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:56:38 -0000

Mine is... "I'll never succeed at that so why bother trying" I'm trying hard to work through it.

Re: What If Success Meant Survival?

Nathalie Lussier — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:49:12 -0000

You got it Peter: helping others is the key. I personally like this perspective, since it takes the "bad" out of money pretty fast and makes us think of the people first. :)

Re: What If Success Meant Survival?

Nathalie Lussier — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:48:20 -0000

Thanks Carla, I'm glad it was helpful. I know #3 creeps up for me a lot, and was especially frequent when I was in school. ;)

Re: What If Success Meant Survival?

Nathalie Lussier — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:46:54 -0000

Good luck on your new product and retreat offerings. You're absolutely right that you would be more disappointed if you didn't just go for it.

Re: What If Success Meant Survival?

Nathalie Lussier — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:45:54 -0000

Haha, I love the lingerie example because it gets everyone's attention. ;)

Thanks!

Re: What If Success Meant Survival?

Nathalie Lussier — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:44:48 -0000

It sounds like you've had a taste for this whole all-or-nothing success strategy. I guess sometimes the added time pressure can do the trick. ;)

Re: What If Success Meant Survival?

Peter Normandia — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:18:33 -0000

"Money is just a way of measuring the contribution you make to the world" .... I absolutely love this quote. That is a great way to look at things, and honestly, nothing is truer. Yes, some bad people make a lot of money, but Karma is always their in the end. In fact, to me, the key to becoming wealthy beyond your dreams is trying to figure out a way to help others. The more you can help, the more you will acquire.

Great post, once again Nathalie.

Re: What If Success Meant Survival?

Carla — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:46:49 -0000

Brilliant post. "3. I could do that if I tried harder." is something I struggle with often. I love the solutions you gave. Definitely much needed advice for me!

Re: What If Success Meant Survival?

Stacey / Create a Balance — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:33:15 -0000

I love what you wrote about not wanting to be disappointed. I’m getting ready to debut products and to advertise my first online retreat. I may be disappointed if people do not purchase my products and services (oh, but how I know they will), but I would be much more disappointed in myself if I never shared my gifts with the world in the first place.

Re: What If Success Meant Survival?

Ross — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:50:26 -0000

Great tips for success! I want to back you all the way with the lingerie comment, too! Safe travels for your trip, sounds amazing.
All the best

- Ross

Re: What If Success Meant Survival?

JohnRocheleau — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:31:49 -0000

I can relate to this perspective on success. Sometimes my drive to succeed is very much all-or-nothing, survival oriented. I've been on that edge quite a lot. Necessity is certainly the mother of invention as the saying goes.

Of course, the reason I have been on that edge, in part, is because I have used many of those excuses (and a few others) for not taking quicker action :)