25 Million Dollar Sales Words

Ever had one of those million-dollar ideas?

You know, the kind of lightbulb-over-the-head ideas that you just know without a shadow of a doubt will change not only your life but also the lives of everyone you share it with?

And yes, as its name suggests, will net you millions upon millions of dollars as your 'just reward' for being the clever-clogs who was bright enough to think of the idea in the first place.

I'm sure you have.

After all, we've all had these ideas haven't we?

Maybe for you it was an idea for a book that would solve a pressing problem face by the masses.

Maybe it was an award winning script for a life-changing movie or play that would impact upon an entire generation of people.

Maybe it was an idea for new invention or some new technological widget that would change the entire face of industry for the entire planet.

Maybe it was none of these things.

Maybe it was all three!

Regardless of the specifics though, I'm pretty certain that you, like everyone else I've ever spoken to, have experienced 'million dollar idea syndrome' at some point or another and said to yourself "Wow! This could change EVERYTHING!" right?

And then what?

I mean, what happened next?

Did you wake up one morning a year or so later in the home of your dreams with a bigger bank account and a book, film widget or invention accredited to you or did something else happen?

Did you find that shortly after thinking about your million dollar idea that you, like many others, relegated it to 'dumb idea' status?

Did you find that, rather than it being as simple or as straightforward as it seemed when you first thought of it, that it had now seemed far more complex and full of problematic barriers and obstacles that are, at least to you, bigger problems than you're capable of solving?

If your answer to the above question was 'yes' and you've often found yourself not actively pursuing your million-dollar idea then you're certainly not alone. In fact, most great ideas end up in the trash, unactioned and unused by those who originally thought of them.

Then something strange happens.

Some time after you've discarded your 'dumb idea', maybe a month, maybe a year or maybe even 10 years later, you see your idea brought to life by someone else.

Not just 'sort of' like your idea but the identical idea in every minute little detail.

And not only is that person using your idea, THEY are making millions from it!

Ever had this happen?

I certainly have!

In fact, I've lost track of the number of million-dollar-ideas that I've had 'stolen' over the years as a result of my inaction yet, as I watched each one brought to life by someone else, I learned a little bit more about how to make sure that my ideas and the wealth they create could remain mine rather than being credited to someone else.

I'm now at the point where not only do I have million-dollar-ideas on a regular basis but that each of those ideas actually puts money into my bank account rather than someone else's.

Want to know how you can have this happen for you?

Do you want me to uncover the 'secret ingredient' for generating incredible success in practically ANY area of your life faster and with greater certainty than most people would ever believe possible?

It can be summed up in one single, solitary sentence.

Ready?

The energy is NOT in the idea; it's in the execution.

Read that again, it's important.

The energy is NOT in the idea; it's in the execution.

Not what you wanted to hear was it?

You wanted a 'secret' or 'magic pill' that would miraculously bring your ideas to life didn't you?

Well, I just gave you the ONLY true secret (though it's not a secret at all!) to making your ideas into millions.

The energy is NOT in the idea; it's in the execution.

Thinking of writing that book or that play or that movie won't get it written. Only the physical act of writing your thoughts onto a sheet of paper, even if only one page a day, will bring your idea to life.

Thinking of creating your new 'super-widget' won't get it built. Only the physical act of writing down your ideas, drawing your sketches and having a prototype made will bring it to life.

Thinking of new and powerful ways to end disease, bring about world peace or making people happier won't change a single thing for anyone. Only action can accomplish any of this.

So, again we have confirmation that the energy is NOT in the idea; it's in the execution of that idea.

It's about taking action.

So, next time you're tempted to dump your 'dumb idea' in the trash, don't.

Instead, commit to taking one single, solitary action step toward bringing it to life.

Once you done that, carry out another step, then another and once you've done that take another still.

When, and only when, you do this does the 'magic' happen and you'll finally see your million-dollar-idea come to life.

Will it ALWAYS work to generate your million dollars?

Of course not! You know I'd be lying if I said it would and, besides, you simply wouldn't believe me.

But I do know this; commitment to executing your ideas is the ONLY way to even come close to becoming successful and is a far surer bet than any other way you can think of!

From the moment you walk in a room, people are immediately forming an impression of the kind of person you are. Those first two seconds can make a difference in whether you will win over an important business prospect.

We'd all like to think that our competence in doing our work is what counts the most. However, you may not have the opportunity even to show the quality of your work due to a poor first impression.

You might say that in today's world there isn't so much emphasis on image. Perhaps clothing is not emphasized quite as much as it once was. But, much of the impression is about our attitude or what it appears that our attitude is. Let's think of some various ways that we present ourselves. I've chosen seven to focus on in this article.

A lot of this is just common sense to most of us. However, we sometimes need a reminder of just how important all of these details are to the success of our business.

As you move into a higher level with your business, you will be dealing with more and more wealthy and savvy individuals who will notice if you are not up to these standards. Some seemingly minor detail could be a real turn off to a potential client and you could lose that account.

1. Handshakes
Handshakes are a traditional greeting in our American business culture. It's important that your handshake is firm and confident. This is an appropriate touch in our business world and it is our only opportunity to have that quality connection. Be sure that you don't have so many things in your hands that you don't have your hand free to be able to extend for a handshake.

2. Body language
Without saying a word, the way we move our bodies speaks paragraphs. How we carry ourselves as we walk says a lot about our confidence and professionalism. And to present yourself as an open and interested person, avoid crossing your arms across your chest. That is a very closed posture, indicating that you want to keep yourself at a distance.
An authentic, warm smile is essential for creating that business relationship.

What we carry with us can give an air of being organized or being very disheveled. Choose a good-looking portfolio or briefcase that can keep you looking like you have it together!

3. Dress
Your clothing and accessories need to be chosen according to the type of business environment. This can vary according to geographical location, industry, and type of occasion. However, there are certain elements that need to be considered no matter what.

Clothing that fits you well, is in good condition, that is not too revealing, and is clean is always a necessity. Wrinkled shirts give a very poor impression.

Shoes need to be clean and in good repair. That old favorite belt may need replacing if it has started losing its shape and is getting worn. Jewelry and other accessories should be understated.

4. Grooming
Fresh breath and clean, white teeth are really a welcome part of you!

A clean body without heavy doses of various fragrances is important. Many people have allergies to perfumes and the business environment is really not the place to have you stand out because of your fragrance. Our intention is not to have anything detract from what we are doing.

5. Cell Phones
This deserves a whole category of its own. So many people are talking on their cell phones and text messaging all the time that they sometimes forget that this is not something to do in a business setting. It's time to focus on the people that are there in person and to put your phone on silent and check for messages later. Texting in a meeting is a great way to show how disrespectful you are! And take out that Bluetooth earpiece during business meetings! It looks as though you could be on the phone even if you are not.

6. Punctuality
The ultimate disrespect for others is to have them wait for you when you are late. I know it's difficult to end one task and go on to another meeting and it's tempting to cut time very close. It's such a key piece of your image to be punctual that it is worth it to schedule in a bit more cushion time to avoid the big rush and the negative reception when you show up late.

7. Manners
Standing up when you are meeting someone is critical. This not only shows respect for that person, but it also puts you at their level so that they are not in a power position standing over you.
Table manners may not seem important in our much more casual culture today. However, you never know who is sensitive to excellent table manners and who could be getting a really low opinion of you as an uncultured person. Catch up on the etiquette of table manners so that you can feel confident that you are making a good impression on any of your dining partners.

In Summary:
It's all about presenting yourself as professional as possible, not drawing attention to something other than the business project at hand, and being respectful of others.

These all contribute to how magnetic you will be in attracting new and higher wealth clients. You've put in countless hours improving your business skills. Take a little time to fine tune your own personal package of how you are presenting yourself. It's definitely worth the effort to present that Million Dollar Image!

Have you ever had one of those sure thing, definite, without-a-doubt million dollar ideas?

You know, the kind of lightbulb-over-the-head ideas that you just know without a shadow of a doubt will change not only your life but also the lives of everyone you share it with?

And yes, as its name suggests, will net you millions upon millions of dollars as your 'just reward' for being the clever-clogs who was bright enough to think of the idea in the first place.

I'm sure you have.

After all, we've all had these ideas haven't we?

Maybe for you it was an idea for a book that would solve a pressing problem face by the masses.

Maybe it was an award winning script for a life-changing movie or play that would impact upon an entire generation of people.

Maybe it was an idea for new invention or some new technological widget that would change the entire face of industry for the entire planet.

Maybe it was none of these things.

Maybe it was all three!

Regardless of the specifics though, I'm pretty certain that you, like everyone else I've ever spoken to, have experienced 'million dollar idea syndrome' at some point or another and said to yourself "Wow! This could change EVERYTHING!" right?

And then what?

I mean, what happened next?

Did you wake up one morning a year or so later in the home of your dreams with a bigger bank account and a book, film widget or invention accredited to you or did something else happen?

Did you find that shortly after thinking about your million dollar idea that you, like many others, relegated it to 'dumb idea' status?

Did you find that, rather than it being as simple or as straightforward as it seemed when you first thought of it, that it had now seemed far more complex and full of problematic barriers and obstacles that are, at least to you, bigger problems than you're capable of solving?

If your answer to the above question was 'yes' and you've often found yourself not actively pursuing your million-dollar idea then you're certainly not alone. In fact, most great ideas end up in the trash, unactioned and unused by those who originally thought of them.

Then something strange happens.

Some time after you've discarded your 'dumb idea', maybe a month, maybe a year or maybe even 10 years later, you see your idea brought to life by someone else.

Not just 'like' your idea but exactly the same in every single detail.

And not only is that person using your idea, THEY are making millions from it!

Ever had this happen?

I certainly have!

In fact, I've lost track of the number of million-dollar-ideas that I've had 'stolen' over the years as a result of my inaction yet, as I watched each one brought to life by someone else, I learned a little bit more about how to make sure that my ideas and the wealth they create could remain mine rather than being credited to someone else.

I'm now at the point where not only do I have million-dollar-ideas on a regular basis but that each of those ideas actually puts money into my bank account rather than someone else's.

Want to know how you can have this happen for you?

Ready to learn the number one 'secret' for generating success in pretty much ANY are of your life faster than most people would ever believe?

It can be summed up in one single, solitary sentence.

Ready?

The energy is NOT in the idea; it's in the execution.

Read that again, it's important.

The energy is NOT in the idea; it's in the execution.

Not what you wanted to hear was it?

You wanted a 'secret' or 'magic pill' that would miraculously bring your ideas to life didn't you?

Well, I just gave you the ONLY true secret (though it's not a secret at all!) to making your ideas into millions.

The energy is NOT in the idea; it's in the execution.

Thinking of writing that book or that play or that movie won't get it written. Only the physical act of writing your thoughts onto a sheet of paper, even if only one page a day, will bring your idea to life.

Thinking of creating your new 'super-widget' won't get it built. Only the physical act of writing down your ideas, drawing your sketches and having a prototype made will bring it to life.

Thinking of new and powerful ways to end disease, bring about world peace or making people happier won't change a single thing for anyone. Only action can accomplish any of this.

So, again we have confirmation that the energy is NOT in the idea; it's in the execution of that idea.

It's about taking action.

So, next time you're tempted to dump your 'dumb idea' in the trash, don't.

Instead, commit to taking one single, solitary action step toward bringing it to life.

Once you done that, carry out another step, then another and once you've done that take another still.

When, and only when, you do this does the 'magic' happen and you'll finally see your million-dollar-idea come to life.

Will it ALWAYS work to generate your million dollars?

Of course not! You know I'd be lying if I said it would and, besides, you simply wouldn't believe me.

But I do know this; commitment to executing your ideas is the ONLY way to even come close to becoming successful and is a far surer bet than any other way you can think of!

How do you spell success? Is it M-I-L-L-I-O-N? Is it $25 an hour? Is it $12 an hour? Being able to comfortably pay all your bills with an extra $50 in the bank? How do you personally define success? If you have not reached that level of achievement, how close are you?

We must be consciously aware of where we are going if we ever expect to reach it. Being average is so common that only a small group of high achievers ever go for the gold and get it. This is not the time to stand around and watch others live a dream-come-true lifestyle. It's time for you to do it. There's not a person reading this article who cannot manifest whatever level of success they desire.

If there is anyone doing what you want to do or living the lifestyle you desire, it is possible for you. The greatest challenge we face when we decide to move from one level of success to another is change. We all want things to be different in our lives, but we fail to understand that we must change ourselves in order to see change our around us.

For most of us, change is one of those things no one wants to talk about. We want our income to rise, body to get stronger, marital and parental relationships to enhance without our consciously and actively doing our part. Any changes we desire in our lives must come as a direct result of changing ourselves. If we desire to lose weight, we must change our schedule to include a daily workout regimen. If we desire to earn a higher income, we must be willing to unplug the television, disconnect the telephone, and do anything else possible as we commit to our objective. If we desire to develop our intellect, we must do the things conducive to that and refrain from things that counteract that objective.

My stock market mentor Wade Cook says it best: "If the next five years of your life are like the last five, where will you be in five years?" What a profound statement, don't you think? If the next five years of your life remain the same as now, are you going for the gold and getting it, or are you living in what Anthony Robbins calls no man's land, a place where "you're not really happy, but you're not unhappy enough to do anything about it"?

If you are currently in no man's land, this article is here to disrupt the negative patterns that are guiding your life. If you are pursuing more meaningful and lasting success, this article will keep you focused on the journey.

The interesting thing about life is that we all want something, but we are not all actively pursuing it. We all have goals and objectives, but the challenge is that our goals don't inspire us. Instead of making a firm decision to quit smoking, end that adulterous relationship, or have a great relationship with our step-children, we say things to ourselves like "I'll try." The problem with "I'll try" is that it leaves the door wide open for failure, which makes us feel bad, which in turn makes it even that more difficult to step out and pursue another of our heart's desires.

So what is the best way to develop goals and objectives that inspire us? We must get angry, disappointed and disturbed about the way things currently are in our lives and decide to do anything we possibly can do to move away from that negative feeling. The two guiding forces in our lives are pain and pleasure. We must be able to make the pain of not changing more painful than making the changes necessary for the success we desire.

Some of us have bad habits, bad friends, and bad attitudes that will definitely hinder us on the road to success. We must be honest with ourselves and ask difficult questions. What has this destructive relationship cost me? Has life been better since dropping out of college, or do I need to enroll next semester? Is watching Regis Philben make someone else a millionaire helping me achieve more, or do I need to cut that television off and develop my own unique plan of success?

Success is available to all. No one is exempt. It is true that we do not all have the same education, resources, connections, etc. The only even playing field we all possess is time. What we decide to do with that time will determine the results that appear in our lives, both positive and negative.

Yesterday is gone. We must release the past so we can make forward progress into the future. Today is all we have. What we do with our today will determine whether our next five years are like our last five. Each day we choose. We are in control. We must make firm decisions that will inspire us to action despite the necessary changes required.

Change is necessary for all success, whether spiritual, social, physical, educational and intellectual, or financial. To enhance those areas of our lives, we must change the way we think, change what is important to us, and change our daily activities to achieve the desired outcomes. At times things may seem difficult, but nothing is impossible.

Decide what you want. Why is it a must that you have those things? Feel the pain of disappointment and failure if you don't make the changes. Decide what habits, relationships, and time wasters are preventing you from getting what you want. Make a list of the positive habits, relationships and time management systems needed to go to your next level of success. Create a working plan and work your plan.

The last part of the equation is perseverance. Never give up. Failures give up. Decide today that you are a high achiever who will go for the gold and get it, and you will.