THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Everyone has to sell something to someone if they wish to get ahead. Those who take the time to learn from others and cultivate their selling skills will rise faster than those who seek no counsel.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The stress of competition forces the constant development and cultivation of new ideas.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: If you want positive results in life, you must first generate positive self-talk. ACTION: It may feel weird, but it helps to write yourself notes and say them out loud.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Never ask people for money. Show them an opportunity. ACTION: When you invite people to buy from you, or invest in you, focus on the possibility and probability that their life will improve in a meaningful way.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Effective #marketers work on the basis of helping people THINK about something in their life that they would like to be different.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: If you have triggered a prospect's curiosity, then you must quickly get their mind fixed on a result of interest. Make them want to learn more.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The only person limiting your success is yourself. Your life is the sum total of your mental attitudes and decisions.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: If you want to achieve massive success, then you must make massive effort a lifelong habit.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The most important marketing rule is to know where your potential customers go for information and hang out — and then focus your attention and resources there.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Storms come and go. In the weather. In life. Keep your perspective.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The only way to change your life is to change your habits.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The secret to success is planning a path and then sticking to it.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The number one job of a company’s top leader (CEO) is to be or become a master marketer.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Marketing and rainmaking is one of the most interesting and sought after forms of work.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: A critical marketing and sales skill is the ability to put oneself in the other person's position.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: There are millions of people and businesses who have numerous and continual needs for all kinds of products or services. In tougher times they don’t stop buying, but they do they hold their funds a little tighter. They become more inclined to buy only what is

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: As I write this, there's a bird singing outside my office window. It's cold outside. There's no way of knowing if the bird is just happy or if it's looking for a friend. But the bird reminded me of a vital business and marketing lesson. No matter what the

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: A #rainmaker who intently studies and improves their craft will quickly grow in experience and competence, which in turns quickly converts to larger and larger rewards.