Monday Morning Motivations Tenacity Pays

Published by Robert A. & Vicki L. Prentice of Professional Development Systems
January 18, 2010 Issue 386

From the Desk of Bob

We are excited to announce a new sponsor of Monday Morning Motivations this week. Norm Shiltz with Silvershield Vacation and Travel. You will see and learn more about his business very soon.

Also, we want to thank our sponsors Jim and Lynda O'Connor with O'Connor Communications and the book Cuss Control. This is a must read book (Click the Link and Learn More below) especially if you or you know of someone who struggles with their language.

I have been speaking at a good number of conferences and associations over the last couple of years. Please holler if you have a group who needs a highly motivational presentation of Attitude, Selling or Leadership.

Bob

Special Note: I have been building a barter exchange over the last several months where people can barter their goods and services with each other. If you would like to know more. Give me a call
800.437.9715

My Upcoming Speaking Agenda:
1/22/10 - National Mutual Benefit- Keys To Better Leadership- Deadwood Conference
4/8/10 - AER Conference- Aberdeen, SD
4/10/10 - IEC-Dakotas Annual Convention- Pierre, SD
4/28/10 - Minnesota Sheriffs' Association - Key Note - Mankato Mn
5/26/10 - SDAAO Conference - Mitchell, SD

Completed Projects this Year:
1/13/10 - SD Rural Water Board- Keys to Better Leadership Training-Pierre, SD

Attitudes to Live By

"You can't be a smart cookie if you have a crummy attitude." –John Maxwell

"Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody." –Henry Wadsworth

"Not the maker of plans and promises, but rather the one who offers faithful service in small matters. This is the person who is most likely to achieve what is good and lasting." –Johann Wolgang Von Goethe

Seeds of Success: People Helping People

By Robert A. Prentice

Here are some of the facts. Over the last 25 years of my professional and business career I have viewed barter both as a primary income source and as a secondary or back up income and "purchasing power" system. I have had a lot of experience in both systems. I have had a lot of cash go through my hands in my lifetime. I have participated in many thousands of barter transactions.

I have always wanted to have the capability to purchase something when I needed it or wanted it, though many times I did not have this option. Of course there were times when my cash flow has been quite fluid, but there has been just as many times (maybe more) when I was either dirt poor, broke and or busted. Frankly, not everything I touched in the past turned to GOLD in my professional life. A lot of times my business ideas have bitten me in the butt. Either I would not think through these decisions objectively or I would make to quick of a decision, not doing my due diligence, (OUCH), and of course this is not very wise. Over a lifetime of doing these unhealthy behaviors, you either learn, or you don't. Fortunately, I learned.

For me, barter and trade is easy because I understand these key things. In barter, you must always take care of the other person first, and secondly, you must make it a "win - win" situation for everyone involved. Barter is not just about the money. First and foremost, barter is in the relationship. It is about being fair, just, honest, and clear. Whenever two people can see how they can help each other and it becomes a natural mutual benefit, well I believe that is right next to incredible! I have also discovered that two out of three of my barter transactions have yielded me-either directly or indirectly- new cash income as a result of these barter business relationships.

Bartering and trading with another person can really be a lot of fun. I like the challenge of it. I decide what I want or need and then I scout around to see who may offer it for sale. I might even get a list of two or three businesses or individuals. (That is just in case someone says, "No"). I approach them asking questions to determine if there is a way I can meet their needs some how. Most often I will find something that they need or want; most people have something. Hopefully it will be a service that I can provide. Make yourself a list of your talents, abilities, skills, knowledge you have, items you own, etc. and with this list include what you would consider an honest and fair price. Build value into your product or service.

TAX NOTE: The IRS tells us on their website that they view barter transactions just like cash income on both the income and expense side of things. Contact your accountant for more information of your personal tax consequences of bartering.

Sunny Side of Life: Pick Your Own Hymns

One Sunday, a pastor told his congregation that the church needed some extra money. He asked the people to consider donating a little more than usual into the offering plate. He said that whoever gave the most would be able to pick out three hymns. After the offering plates were passed, the pastor glanced down and noticed that someone had placed a $1,000 bill in the offering.

He was so excited that he immediately shared his joy with his congregation and said he'd like to personally thank the person who placed the money in the plate. A very quiet, elderly, saintly looking lady all the way in the back shyly raised her hand. The pastor asked her to come to the front.

Slowly she made her way to the pastor. He told her how wonderful it was that she gave so much and in thanks asked her to pick out three hymns.

Her eyes brightened as she looked over the congregation, pointed to the three most handsome men in the building and said, "I'll take him and him and him."

Bob "Mr. Attitude" Prentice is available for Keynote, conference engagements, and in-house company training assignments Call to schedule Bob TODAY! 800.437.9715

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