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A True Power Tool Of Success
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Here is a question for you. What is the one word that successful people all know they have to understand, study and practice on an every day basis?
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I’m going to give you the answer in a second. It’s what I’ve come to find is one of the most effective tools you will ever learn to gain the spiritual richness you’re looking for and to empower those that you come into contact with.
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It’s a tool to overcome your fears as well as the people you come into contact with. Think about the endless possibility’s when you can overcome your fear and procrastination and then teach other people how you did it? (Hm kinda like I’m doing right come to think of it)
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I can tell you this, when you learn this skill or even begin to see a few results from what you start to learn, you will become so much more effective in so many different ways.
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You want me to just tell you don’t you? Well not only will I being giving you this secret word, but I’ll be giving you some insider tips that I use in order to implement this powerful tool in my everyday life. Ok ok on with the show…
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The Magic Word-Influence
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The word is influence. When you can influence yourself into action and discipline you, your physical, mental, spiritual and financial worlds can be turned around 180 degrees.
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Successful people know what it means to influence others within and outside of their organizations in order to gain the results the successful person is looking for. However this is where I have to stop and clarify a specific concern I bet may have popped up in your mind.
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“Tony, what is the difference between influencing someone and manipulating them?” If you asked that question or thought it I’m glad you did. Let’s start, with some definitions:
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Influence- The capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
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Manipulation- Exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one’s own advantage; “his manipulation of his friends was scandalous”
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I like to believe the difference lies in your core values and where your heart is. If you look the word manipulation up in the dictionary it also states that it’s a “skillful art of..” where you can manipulate something through your skill or craft. However I’m writing this post with the idea of people in mind.
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Influence is a skill or craft and it absolutely can be used for good.
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Influence is a like a powertool and should be respected as such. Much like a hammer it can be used to build something useful that serves people with value and it can also be used to harm a person physically. The difference lies in the choice you make and what values are important to you.
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Benefits of Influence
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A Few of the benefits of influence range from a better quality relationship with your spouse, children, co-workers or business partners, the ability to negotiate more confidently or create new relationships more easily.
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You can also create more money, better health and a deeper connection with your spirit through influence.
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Up to this point you’re probably thinking this whole influence thing can work pretty well in getting what you want with other people if you can get it down right?
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Wrong, the whole reason I bring up influence today is because there is one person you have to use it on first before you go throwing it around anywhere else.
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That’s right, you.
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For example through personal influence you can create a better quality of health because you consistently take action every day to exercise, eat 5 or 6 small meals a day and stay hydrated.
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With personal influence you can inspire people to take action that are in your home based business thus creating more cash flow into your household, or attract better quality prospects.
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Or better yet imagine influencing yourself to take a few minutes a day maybe first thing in the morning to clear your mind of thoughts and noise. Call it meditation or prayer or what ever you like but imagine the calmness and tranquility you would have by influencing your self to take that action.
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The possibility’s are endless when it comes to influence but I do know that ultimately understand influence and using it on you first creates a better quality of life over all.
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I could go on and on about just how much good can come from the skill of influence in your personal or business life but if you’re not able to influence yourself on a day to day basis it’s all built on sand.
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Actions Steps To Influence
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My first suggestion is notice who are you around that is influencing you. Who is your sphere of influence? If you’re spending 80% of your time around 5 people who are pissed off, unhappy and broke who is number 6? Boy are you good. 
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You have to start out by making sure you’re around those who’s values are aligned with yours. Positive, excited motivated people who know where they are going are much more fun to be around in my opinion. 
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The next thing you can do is make influence a habit. Start out by influencing yourself first thing in the morning with good healthy habits. I paid $395 for a course by Eban Pagan called Wake Up Productive that taught me the power of this.
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Remember what you do 1st thing in the morning sets the context for the rest of your day. Meaning if you have a pop tart for breakfast the chances are you will have a McDonald’s hamburger for lunch and pizza hut pizza for dinner.
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Instead start out with 2 glasses of water first thing and then some organic oat meal with fresh blueberry’s for breakfast. (I use thawed out frozen blueberry’s myself) What do you think this does for my mind set for the rest of the day? I want to keep up the momentum of eating for wellness!
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Resources for Influence
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One of my favorite new blogs is the new Immediate Influence Blog from Ron Hudson. Go check out the post “Think Like An Ethical Persuasion Expert.” I believe it will clear your mind of any negative thoughts of manipulation associated with influence.
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Another great resource is over at the Maxpersuasion blog and I’d suggest Kenrick E. Cleveland’s Elegant Persuasion post. I believe it’s a great post for you to wrap your mind around the idea of using influence starting from the inside first.
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And last but not least if you’re in a home business, business or marketing at all it would be a sin for me not to mention Robert B. Cialdini’s book Influence The Psychology of Persuasion. It’s a must read for anyone in sales & marketing.
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I want you to focus on influencing the most important person you could ever influence and that is you. How can you influence anyone else effectively long term if you’re not able to influence your own thoughts and actions to your desired result? Sure it’s not impossible to do. The problem is it’s not sustainable.
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Have I Influenced You
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Remember this quote:
“A person convinced against their will is of the same opinion still.”
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My goal isn’t to convince you to do something you don’t want to do, it’s inspiring & encouraging you to do something you always wanted but may not have had the confidence to attempt.
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Since your desire for a whole new way of wealth aligns with my values of sharing and coaching what I do know, just how much convincing do I need to do?
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That’s right, not much. Life is so easy when we get this stuff isn’t it?
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