December 14, 2009 Monday Mastermind Show

Friday, December 11th, 2009
by Joe

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I’ve heard it said that 90% of success is simply showing up. If success is that easy, why don’t we show up? Why are we are fearful of approaching successful people or people who can help us? Do we really think successful business people are condescending or untouchable? In most cases they are the most accessible people on the planet.

Today’s topic is again inspired by the Daily Cup of Joe quote I received today:
Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all.  Sam Ewing

I’m guilty of being afraid to approach people of influence, especially when I was younger. I’m not so afraid anymore. When I was in my early twenties I created a program for Oscar Mayer. I pitched it, but was afraid to follow through. Oh, I called back a couple of times, but I wasn’t respectfully relentless. Then as circumstance would have it, I ran into one of the Meyer family members at a Green Bay country club and I failed to introduce myself or share my interest in their company.

We choose to miss opportunities more than they choose to miss us. As entrepreneurs, we create our opportunities. We don’t wait for them to come to us. Be proactive and thrive, not responsive and survive!