Learning Curves and Saying YES

Today was a special day of climbing a large learning curve that felt sky-high at the start of the day ;-).

I am no adept in the art of creating documents, flyers, or any other sort of media. I have never been proficient in any office program, just winging it with word processing for all these years.

Today felt kind of like when I was exploring this world of blogging---which we're used to much more now, however, the hows and whys and strategies are still hazy!

Today I learned about finding clip art on the Internet, specifically by searching through images on Google. How? By doing a search for free clip art. Put in the search box what type of clip art you wish to find, then when the search results come up, click on the "Images" link and all documents with images will come up in the search. Pretty cool.

I spent about an hour or so exploring and finding the clips I wanted to use to make a flyer for the brochures for business owners and for the table tomorrow.

Then, I got busy in Office 2007 --- mind you, this is a brand new program for me. Just downloaded it a few days ago and it's transformed my documents and made them feel like a foreign language!

And with that, the better part of my day was spent creating flyers by exploring features of Word and figuring out how to use them ;-). From figuring out how to use a watermark to figuring out how to even find my clip art (for some reason, it never showed up in the search box for it--- I had to go through the picture link and do a search from my hard drive to find the files where I placed them), to figuring out how to wrap text around objects, etc. I finally felt a sigh of relief when I knew I pretty much had my documents done.

Now, the true test: They are being reviewed by Ginny and she'll get back to me in the morning about them.

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Today's Update had something cool in it: AMERICAN EXPRESS GIFT CARDS!

Double Commissions through August

No Card Fees--No Shipping Fees

Here's an email from Barbara Harding, a Founding Member about purchasing her new AMEX Gift Cards:

Hello Ginny,

I just ordered American Express cards for Christmas. There is no per card fee and 2nd day delivery is also free.

I purchased 18 cards and only paid the face value. This is the time to swamp American Express with orders. If they see what MPM can do, maybe they will be more willing to work with us. Besides, this month the commission is 2.10%!

Shop for Christmas NOW and save!

Barbara Harding

WOW! This is fantastic ~~~

AMEX is on MY LIST for Shopping this Month!!!! ;-)

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Other notable news in the Update was regarding the Operation World Changer:

Helping Hearts Partnership Program – Team Lead: Tess Hustead

This program is actually a brand new division of My Power Mall, with Tess Hustead chosen as the Director! This is also the only Operation World Changer choice that allows you to make money immediately as you build your business! Yep - Tess will be heading up a team of people who will be setting up tables at local grocery stores, gas stations, etc. - selling certificates to customers.

You will earn $5 from each certificate sold! On an average you should be able to sell about 40 certificates a weekend - generating $200. That's cool, but the most important thing is that you'll also be following up with these people to share My Power Mall with them.

Let's be conservative and say only 2 people a week become a World Changer - I think MOST will at least get a Personal Mall. What would your business be like if you were adding 2 World Changers a week (100 a year)? The potential here is amazing.

I would encourage you to be one of the first in your area to get involved - possibly positioning yourself for a Regional Managers position in this new division. :) The weekend income will be nice - the long-term residual income will change your life!

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Now you know why I've been talking about the strategies I've been talking about this week ;-). We are so excited to be setting up our first table certificate fundraising sale tomorrow and Sunday for the Happy Hearts Partnership Program. YEAH!

I set an intention after Ginny's request to find a location for this weekend that we would find a business owner who had the same TWCCTW heart and vision as we do. We found her! And, we're able to fund not only the Solar Oven Factory but we're able to help her fund the library expansion that she and the entire community has been working on for 6 years! They have raised an incredible amount of money thus far, and they are needing to raise the last $20K dollars. How thrilling to be able to be a part of this process this weekend. And, how wonderful it will be to meet many more members of our community.

I am so humbled and filled with joy and gratitude to be asked to be the Director of the Helping Hearts Partnership Program by Ginny. Thank you for your belief in me, Ginny, Jacki, and the entire M-Team. I appreciate you and I am happy to join with you in furthering TWCCTW's vision.

We're going to have a lot of fun, while doing activities that may or may not be our strengths. Activities like I did today --- creating flyers with a deadline and not having the skills as the day began! Activities like getting on the phone and calling business owners, introducing who I am and TWCCTW, and asking them to partner with us in a fundraising experience. Being able to focus on the goal and visualize the business owners and people who "catch the vision" and not be detoured when you happen to speak to someone who says, "No" or they have their guard up and are asking questions that you may or may not have the answers to.

Each and every time we commit to something new, we will grow and stretch. We will face unknowns and need to trust that we will be given what we need as it appears to do the best possible job while also bringing about the best results possible for everyone involved.

As you read this, and you consider where you are in your My Power Mall business, I encourage you to take the risk to step out of your comfort zone and do the activities that will move you forward toward your own success.

Take a look at the new options for Operation World Changer. Choose the best option for you. Or better yet, choose the option that is most uncomfortable for you.

Bottom line: Choose an option. Say, "YES!" to your opportunity. Go for it! Stretch and grow! And, I'll be meeting you joyfully along your path to your freedom--- of you being able to live your passionate life, and giving to others along the way.

Lastly, I wish to say, "Congratulations, Shannon!!!" I'm so happy you'll be heading up the Flyers, Invitation Cards and Business Cards Team. YEAH!! You're going to do a great job! Whoo-hoo.

Have a great weekend, everyone! Enjoy!

Moving Forward

Today I gave a call to our store owner to ask a few clarifying questions, and to see if she had already created a flyer that supported the local library. She did have a flyer, however, her computer has crashed in the last few days and she's awaiting support to get it fixed ;-).

We added another day to our time at the market. We'll be there Saturday and Sunday to sell certificates.

As we're supporting this local library, I did some research about the county library system and learned a lot. In the process, I spoke to the Friends of the Library group's president for this branch; and I spoke with the Community Outreach Coordinator for the county library. I had a great reception with the Coordinator, and she is going to help make introductions to the library's foundation. I had a cool reception from the President. All and all, I'm positive about the information I've gathered and the steps taken to move our project forward.

It was most interesting to learn that though the Friends and the County work together to support the libraries, they are very different entities and their are laws and other factors that keep them separate in terms of creating literature and brochures to get the word out about their fund-raising needs. The Friends President didn't feel comfortable sharing literature and logos from their Friends group without it going before the board. And the Coordinator felt very happy to share their brochures, however, we agreed we would await a meeting with the Foundation so as to honor the effort of this particular store on behalf of the Friends.

So, we will promote the library itself, rather than the Friends entity. This should alleviate any concern about it. And, we shall support the Solar Oven Factory. And, we shall support the customer while the customer supports a local business. It's a win-win-win-win! Together We Can Change The World is really pretty special.

As the Coordinator said to me today, "It sounds just too good to be true!"

I replied with a chuckle, "It really is, isn't it? But that's our company philosophy. TWCCTW really wants everyone to win."

Wednesday Coaching Call

In an amazing bit of news this evening from Jacki, I learned I missed the coaching call ;-).

I'm still off this week on my days ;-). Today was like Tuesday, even though I knew at various times of the day it was Wednesday! By Coaching Call time, I didn't have a clue ;-). All sorts of things converged at that point and I even called Jacki. Even when I didn't get her, I still didn't realize my error. I'm sorry to have missed both calls this week. I'd say I'm out of rhythm with my schedule --

Today I made more calls to local merchants. I have one business owner I thought of a few weeks ago as a choice for the Solar Oven Project. When I went to his website today and read about his business history, his philosophy and who he supports, I was very pleased. He has the TWCCTW heart. Though I didn't reach him in today, I hope to reach him tomorrow.

I did find another manager who was very intrigued and willing to send information along to his regional manager, and we'll speak again in a few weeks once he returns from vacation.

And, I spoke to another manager who said I'd need to speak to the owner, so I will give another call tomorrow.

I had a great success today speaking with an owner directly for another smaller store out in the county. They are the largest grocer in that area of our county, and she's quite used to fund-raising efforts, including her own. This summer they have raised between $200-$300 dollars for their local charity of choice, the library, and are helping pay for its new addition. Though she was a bit tentative trusting who we are and our motives, her desire to give outweighed her concern and she's willing to have tables set up out in front of her market this Saturday to "give it a try".

This is exciting news . . . Surely, we will find business folks in our local areas who have the TWCCTW philosophy and heart, and they will enjoy partnering with us in fund-raising endeavors. This first store is an example of it. And more will follow.

Keep your heads held high, and continue to reach for your dreams. They are within reach. Consistency and perseverance, and doing what others are sometimes unwilling to do over and over and over, however simple, are the keys to many a successful person who's walked before us. Now is our turn to put these principles into play.

Tuesday Feels Like Monday ;-)

Awakened to a beautiful morning after a wonderful night of rest. And, yes, the day has felt like a Monday, not because of the "grind" but because of taking the day off yesterday! ;-)

We caught up on a some follow-up calls after getting the morning under way and after a trip to the post office. Today I had that feeling of having so many directions I could take that are productive, that I wasn't sure which one to take. The walk to the USPS helped calm me down and help me focus. I also tidied papers on my desk, caught my calendar up, and once I made follow-up calls, I could feel myself returning into a groove that has become so comfortable the last few months.

I called the woman I met at a larger pharmacy hoping to catch her in to discuss Solar Oven sales; she was out, this for the 2nd time in a few weeks.

I returned calls to another pharmacy and a hardware store and updated them on our project, and then later had another return call from a larger wholesale warehouse, and updated him. This felt good.

I decided to write out the script I'm formulating as I talk with them and learn more about what is working when approaching these folks to partner with in supporting our Solar Oven Project.

Many of them want to support a local organization either by cash or by product donation or discounts for silent auctions, etc. I wonder how we can have this work for us, but I haven't come up with a viable idea about that as yet. My best thought is being able to take the product they give/donate, sell it and use the funds to buy a certificate to give to a local charity.

By this time, Big Z was chomping for more personal time with Mom, so we hopped on our bikes at 5:15 and made a huge loop around our area and got back at 7:15. It was a fun ride, and just the right temperatures.

Amazingly, the sun has gone down, and it's already dark. The days are getting shorter . . .

Oh, and the news of the day:

Operation World Changer has been put off a week due to a technical situation. Perhaps we'll have an update tomorrow that will illuminate more.

Until then, as Red Green once said to his followers, "Keep your stick on the ice." And, keep nourishing your goals and your vision for your ever-increasing bright future.

This reminds me, too, of another call I made today. To the Mom at the fair yesterday --- I called to tell her how fun it was to run into her washing the BIG horse and we had a nice visit. She mentioned having friends in town and how her boy just loved having available an extra bike for his 9 year old friend to ride. They had a famous time! So, we spoke of how wonderful it was to have unexpected connections, and how, at this point, perhaps we'll continue to keep in touch.

We never know when we're going to meet someone that will impact our lives in such a way as it will never be the same again. I cannot know about this woman, and what it will mean, but in the back of my head, I'm curious. Ground is fertile to re-approach her at some point with TWCCTW as it has already been mentioned, and she has a card. Knowing her next few weeks are full caring for the horses at our local fair, and another fair south of where we live, she's got her mind on other things. But I can't help but wonder if she'll be one of those unexpected business partners we all hope for, ask for, and then, shows up in our lives. It will be fun to have it all unfold and find out ;-).

Day 37 ----------Day Off at the Local Fair

Today Big Z and I took off to share the day at the opening day of our local fair as his Dad had set up the time to share with a friend of Big Z's and their family. As it turned out, Big Z's Dad worked while I got to scoop Big Z up for the fun before Operation World Changer begins.

We had a wonderful time!!!

So, no work was done today, only sharing good time with friends.

However, our work did come up in conversation. And, we got to share what we've been up to.

And, as it would happen, while we were looking at the magnificent horses, and were outside while Z's friend's Mom was on the line to his Dad, we were watching a huge draft horse being washed. As we stood there, low and behold was the woman who had come to get Big Z's bikes earlier this week with her boys and husband. She was about to lose her cell phone from the place she'd safely placed it to keep it dry, and from falling into the wet suds below this huge creature, so I went up behind her, tapped her on the shoulder, and told her about the phone. We visited for a very short bit before wishing her well. Her boys were home with Dad. Somehow, she's been able to get the full week off to tend to the horses at the fair -- wow! Getting them washed, prettied up and dressed for their performances is her annual mission at the fair. Pretty cool.

We arrived home a few minutes tardy to the Family Chat, but I got a majority of Ginny's special message to all of us this evening. I look forward to hearing the beginning of the call. I'm so glad I got most of it. As Forest Gump says, "Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know which one you're going to get." So, too is Family Chat calls with Ginny. You never quite know what is going to happen, or what message we'll receive, but you can be assured Family Chats are as good as the best chocolate.

Dream well, everyone.

Day 34 -------Seeking a Store Location

The Customer Service Line was very busy with folks asking how to get their back office log in information after receiving Ginny's voice blast yesterday. It was a fast few hours and good to help so many members reconnect with MPM and Together We Can Change The World.

A few hours of our day was spent researching information and numbers for store locations where we can have tables for the Solar Oven Factory Certificate Sales. I called local stores, pharmacies and hardware stores and left voice messages, spoke to people, and then had calls back. Will look forward to following up with them next week. We have some folks who are willing to see information via email before they decide; and another store that needs a written form sent into their Corporate office. Still others I will have to speak with directly.

Had more time with Big Z today ----His sleep-over went really well and the boys ended the week in camp feeling wonderful about the scrimmage and their certificates. Big Z and I celebrated by going to the movies with his Dad and having banana splits upon our arrival home ;-).

Happy weekend to everyone!
Sleep well and enjoy!

Day 33 ----- Preparation

Today was an interesting day on Customer Service due to the conversations had. Usually, we always have a reward in some form or another. Today's special nature of CS was related to our team. We have a great team and connecting happens and enriches our lives. Thanks to each of you who bring goodness to an already good experience in My Power Mall.

I caught up on Operation World Changer requirements, called some team members and left voice messages, sent team emails, and had a conversation with Phillip before heading off to meet the boys after basketball camp.

We went to the market for supplies, and on our way out, lo and behold, we met one of our contacts from Miracle Team Boot Camp . . . clearly he had not viewed the video yet! However, we had a few minutes' exchange on a topic dear to his heart. We bit each other good-bye and I will call/email him anyhow ;-).

Upon our arrival home, the boys got right to work on watermelon, Pokemon, play and fun.

I got absorbed in checking email and then, got caught up in Face book.

I spend a bit of time trying to figure out how to post my Ugandan American Global Initiatives Flyer in there and found I wasn't sure how to post the .pdf file. I caught up on posting and then learned that certain video types are not allowed to be uploaded to Face book. I also noted that some MPM videos that were there were taken off by the owner.

Eventually, I just decide it was time to create a YouTube account. So I did. Named it "BigZandMom" and then set about uploading our two Lost Marble videos for Big Z's Enterprise.

Then, I went back to Face book and got one of the YouTube videos uploaded.

Now that I think of that, I need to call 1&1 Internet and make sure our domain is still active for him because a recent email alerts me that it may be time for renewal --- and these videos have Big Z's domain on them, not his Foundation Mall domains ;-).

Then, I went back to YouTube and viewed all the videos on GinnyDye channel, subscribed and asked to be a friend.

We're making progress in social networking ;-). And, it feels like today was a day in preparation for Operation World Changer.

I got a call from Ginny today, as she promised! It was fun to answer and hear her message about www.mypowermallchanges.com and know that every single member who has a current phone number will get this message, too! YEAH!

I am so amazed the day is coming to a close.

Already???

We're going to have a walk and help digest our dinner, come back for dessert, and then hop to bed.

No contacts made today, or follow-ups with leads.

Have a wonderful night's rest everyone! Happy Friday a few hours early to YOU!

May your hearts be full and may you be optimistic about your ever-increasing wealth in all areas of your life.

Day 32 --------Mid-Week

A busy day !!!

Got to share the bicycles from our contact at the local bike shop from the other day; and they shared with me. The eldest boy loved the "classic" bike, but they took both. It was a wonderful time of interaction, however, Big Z was at basketball camp time, so he didn't get to have more time with these young boys. It was magical to watch the eldest boy choose his favorite bike and to have him not care at all about "bells and whistles" and instead value the "simple over the complicated".

I didn't talk about My Power Mall with Mom after all, but we've left the door open for a potential ride on the local trails, even though the family lives in a neighboring town. And, I will send a thank you note for the gift shared in return and will open the door again to shopping rebates in another moment.

Believe it or not, I had opportunity to read the Update for today, click on the link to the new site for the Operation World Changer and then didn't get to read it before I was out the door for my meeting with the owner of the India restaurant.

I didn't know what to expect in terms of them having viewed the video. The oldest boy was there, and so I sat down with him and we got to work as Mom stood by for a few minutes. I was pleasantly surprised they DID watch the view, this morning! YEAH!

Mom then bustled between a steady flow of customers, I was engaged for a good portion of time with her 10 year old boy as he fired questions at me. It was very sweet and I was really surprised at his interest.

His first question was, "Have you met Ginny?"

Then, questions ran from "How do you get paid?" to "How do you sign up?" to "What is a tier?" to "How does the American Express Gift Card work?" to "How much does it cost and how much do I pay monthly?" I wrote out three pages of notes . . .

Mom came back and forth to the table and we had more minutes at the end of my time to talk a little bit. She was tired! What I learned causes me to be even more glad that I went to speak to her.

Business owners are not immune to financial distress.

She said her clients and customers believe that everything is fine, when really, they aren't. Knowing we have the potential to help her entire family should they choose "YES!" was a thought of thanksgiving for TWCCTW.

I asked her where she stood on a scale of 1-10 and she said, "A five moving toward a 10." She didn't really have too many questions, so I went over what we spoke about with her son, and the questions he asked me.

She was beginning to yawn and I knew not much more would be retained. So I asked, "What would move you closer to a 10?" She wasn't sure in that moment. I left her with, "The sign-up process is simple. When you're ready to get started, then I'll be here to help you. I want to ensure I walk you through the certificate registration again so you're sure to get your Visa Gift Cards. I'll be there to help you." We hugged and I shook hands with her boy and I was off.

I am pleased with the series of our interactions the last three weeks; and I'm sure good will come of it in many ways. I will check in after next week when I know a family member will help her with her Internet and email connection. She had troubles accessing business email on her home computer. I also recommended they get a Gmail account before they sign up with their World Changer Mall. I'm very optimistic and left there feeling good. The meeting was about 2 hours.

Going into a business is one sure fire way to have a meeting that is in an "uncontrolled environment". Your ability to have a steady conversation is challenged by the proprietor's need to have their focus on the customers . . . therefore, from my limited experience, I would say to always allow for additional time in your schedule to accommodate the unexpected and perhaps longer meeting than you may intend.

I also realize there may be a way to have a meeting set where the environment can be more controlled. I have a friend who has been in beverage sales for a number of years; he now has worked for the Lottery for a few years. He's been into thousands of businesses. I am going to set up a time to talk with him and see what he can share with me that will help me "leverage myself" in a business setting.

Biked to piano with Big Z and had a good time.

Got on a conference call with the women's online networking group and posted in their forum. It was a good call and I'm looking forward to my "stepped up" commitment to "grow" within this community and with the information they are teaching on these calls. I feel confident this program and connection with this group of international women will benefit the growth of Big Z's Enterprise and our team expansion.

Thank you to Sandy, Jacki, Shannon, Phillip and Tom for your check-in today. I appreciate all of you!

And, Eleanor, thank you, too, for checking in periodically throughout Miracle Boot Camp to see how it was going. You're appreciated, too! I'm really enjoying John Assaraf and Murray Smith's book, The Answer. I see now why you recommended I "do what they tell you to do!"

I pass along Eleanor's recommendation to everyone who's reading this post. The Answer is very much worth the read; and, it will be very much more worth it to you to take the time to complete the exercises and implement their daily actions for 30 days and beyond. I intend to do this myself.

10 PM already? HOW can that BE?

Well, signing off ---
and reporting:

1 contact for Monday
1 contact for Tuesday
0 Contacts for Today

(I reported to Susan on Monday and Tuesday, but I betcha she's pretty much inundated by being at the helm of the Certificate program AND preparing for Operation World Changer ;-).)

Happy and restful sleep to YOU. May your heart be filled to the brim with the changes that are coming to YOU n-o-w.

Day 31 ------ Operation World Changer Changes Our Plans

Okay Team~~~

August 14 is my last day of my personal 60 Day Challenge for the Miracle Team ~~~

However, with our news yesterday of the fast-approaching Operation World Changer implementation at hand, I know that in order to have a shot at having the energy to work intensely for another 7 weeks, I will need a break. This week is likely the only time to have it ;-).

If Operation World Changer is to last 7 weeks, this means the 7 weeks will likely begin on Monday the 17th IF Ginny is to make it to the Regional Event on time the first week of October ;-).

Though I say "a break" I will still have a follow-up in person tomorrow, and have some follow-ups this week, as well as customer service scheduled. Big Z is in a basketball camp, he's got a sleep-over planned and I have other "to-dos" on my calendar. However, if I take as much time as I can to "play, rest and spend time with Big Z", I hope to have a bit of a recharge.

Today I made it to the eye doctor and I even had an opportunity to mention Z's Business. I have the email of the doctor and will be emailing her something in relation to the eye-care product she recommended to me. However, since she knows I can get a rebate from Big Z's online store, and I told her staff she could also get a rebate and still sell products to her customers (details, of course, would have to be discussed with various retailers). So, I will include this information when I email her ;-).

My afternoon was spent helping a friend on a project.

We're now going out for a few minutes on the bicycles after Big Z plays a few notes on his keyboard. Then, off to bed for a great night's rest.

Tomorrow, I will know from our update how to proceed.

We are 99% certain we will volunteer for Operation World Changer. I've already had the update conversation with Big Z and we know that our determination is what it takes and is what will get us closer to realizing our short and long-term goals. When I read the update tomorrow, I'm intending we'll know for certain so we may implement a strategy for our well being along with Jacki and Ginny's plan for our success.

Wishing you all a good night's rest.

Day 30 ----Monday

Though I intended to rock and roll on Saturday, it ended up that I made calls to Miracle Team members and caught up with them, and also had a short visit with Susan. By the time this was done, Facebook grabbed me and then, much of the day was gone . . . but I felt good to look in on a few people and reply to a few posts, catching up on histories, careers and working to understand the power of "social networking". Though I ended up not having much productivity in terms of contacting new folks, but I did get to connect and have some time with Big Z, who came home early from a rained-out camping excursion.

Today was a grand day on the Customer Service line. It was almost non-stop and as folks called in just as my shift was ending and I ended up hopping off the line about 30 minutes later. That happens sometimes, and, how wonderful it is when a happy member is on the other end of my computer connection . . . !!!! There's nothing like a happy and motivated My Power Mall member, just like Antwon from Wisconsin (thanks, Antwon!). There's nothing like connecting with members who need a quick bit of help and getting them connected. There's nothing like teaching a person how to fish (showing them around their back office so that can show their new team members around it the next time).

Big news was also released in our company today . . . due to the speed of my day, it took me half the day to read it! ;-). We got a team email out today to let our team know about our Family Chat call tonight and about the big changes for My Power Mall.

The mid-portion of the day sort of fell apart and so I decided to stop pushing up-hill and instead take Big Z on a wet bike ride around big block and to take him to the bike shop a tune-up. Wet, yes it was. We got soaked as rain spit and spit, as the water on the street splatted and splatted! While we were at the bike shop, we gained a contact with a Mom. We offered to share some old bikes with her boys (Yes! Three BOYS!).

We will meet with her on Wednesday about the bicycles; and she was intrigued to gain info on Z's mall. I had my notebook on me and I already had the information filled out when I gave it to her:

name,
phone,
email,
best times to call.

She filled it out! I told her why it was written up like that, half-apologizing about it . . . but was super pleased that she filled it out completely while we were talking with the bike guy ;-).

We got back just in time for making some follow-up calls before Family Chat.

As I said, we've have much needed rain today . . . watering our dry earth and filling our local water supply; I didn't feel I was as productive as our rain ;-). Perhaps, as Ginny said tonight on the call, my roots were watered in invisible ways . . . surely as my heart was touched by everything said on the call, and from it, new life will come!

A good night to my boy just now; and early to bed am I, for my early commute back to the eye doctor as dawn comes --- Surely I will have much thanksgiving in my heart as I travel tomorrow, for . . .

. . . I do not have to make that commute every day of my life!

I am f'ree!

And Together We Can Change The World is part of me and my son's vehicle of f'reedom as we continue to "water our roots" so "new life can come" and so we can "hand money up to [Corporate]" and NPO's around the globe that choose to make a difference.

When you have a heart and you choose to give, this company is just the right company to partner with, whether you want to grow a business, or support a charity, or just to know that every purchase you make goes to support the One-Cause-At-A-Time Program --- that's 6% of Corporate Profits, baby!

http://www.givingtogetherisgood.com

BE-COME a WORLD CHANGER Today!

Day 27 -----Last Official Miracle Boot Camp Day

It's FRIDAY!!!!

And the last day of another mini-milestone in our lives as Miracle Teamers . . .

We're keeping at it, though, until next Friday (though perhaps not 5 contacts a day, and instead, follow-up, follow-up, follow-up) . . . and beyond ;-).

Next Friday is our deadline for the full 60 day cycle of our entire Miracle Team, which has included Miracle Boot Camp.

August 14, 2009.

Join us???

We didn't get our hike in after all. Big Z arrived home late from a chess tourney last night; that's good because he got to take his friend with him. So, instead, we biked to his Summer Reading Celebration.

Where'd our sunshine go? It disappeared the last few days and is downright cool . . . So our trip downtown had a very cool edge to it, but this evening, though breezy and overcast, it's nice out.

Fall is coming . . .

The summer reading program event was a good one. There were enough kids there to occupy the Mayor for quite awhile shaking hands of all our community readers. Then when finished, a book sale to benefit the Friends of the Library was on, so we spun around inside, Big Z captivated by all the titles. He walked away with a score--- 2 Harry Potter movies . . . one of which occupied his early afternoon ;-), and three books.

It's amazing this little Miracle Team journey is ending, however . . . Ginny's update lets us know that next week there is something new on the horizon (different than the contest she mentioned for youngsters on a recent Family Chat???) . . . Our curiosity is piqued . . .

We celebrate Susan H's advancement to Director of the Certificate Program! It was fun to send her an email after our call last night which caused her to blush in embarrassment from our compliments to her. Thanks, Susan!!! You're terrific!

Thank you, Jacki! I hope your week on the beach has been splendid for you and when you walk through your doors this weekend and you're home again, you feel a surge of new energy and focus. Thanks for asking the questions and giving us inspirational stories and tips that are insightful and helpful to the growth of our Foundations and our businesses.

Thanks to each and every person on our Miracle Team that came through and advanced on your goals for our TWCCTW Foundations. Groundwork is now in place to keep rolling forward and reaping the reward of our efforts. Each of you has taught me something different about how to approach growing our teams, about life and its lessons, about how to communicate with others, and about myself.

Thank you to everyone following us and cheering for us ;-).

Thank you to Ginny and the Management Team for continually providing the best of the best and then improving upon the best for us. Thank you for your vision and your inspiration, and your words of encouragement. Your endurance is a testament to your powerful and expansive passion for the mission of Together We Can Change The World.

It's been a tremendous privilege to be on the Miracle Team and the Miracle Boot Camp. We look forward to our next powerful team gathering where we can grow and test ourselves again, stretch and celebrate results, seen and unseen.

Have a great weekend, breathe in a great big breath, and pat yourselves on the back for your successes. Enjoy.

Day 26 ------ "Raise Hand!" *2 "Lower Hand!"

I'd say I'll miss the sound of the, "Raise hand!" as we end our Miracle Team Calls ;-), but we're going to keep using the new calling system for all our calls and family chats, lol.

38 follow-up calls thus far today before the team call. Still have stacks and stacks of calls to make ;-).

Welcome e-cards to new members sent.

Jacki read an SBIY story tonight, #310. It was about "throwing our hat over the tall stone wall and setting out to retrieve it" and about overcoming barriers in our lives.

It was especially touching for me to hear tonight as some barriers are staring me right in my eyes ;-).

Goals for next weeks:

Stick with my plan until August 14th because that's the date I set when Miracle Team was first announced, therefore, we'll keep working our plan.

Follow-up, follow-up, follow-up. I have stacks and stacks of folks to keep following up with. I have some emails that fell through the cracks for people that need to have an e-book of thanks; I have folks who said, "No, not now on the business" that need to hear about the Solar Oven Factory and how they may take advantage of the certificates if they found value in the certificates instead of the business; I have other folks who've fallen through the cracks; and I have people on my desk that I haven't had a chance to contact yet.

I will continue to connect with stores to find the one that will allow me and Big Z to set up a table outside their store to have our Solar Oven Factory Project . . . The end of Miracle Team will enable this more involved connections to be made.

We're going to continue with the Business Partnership Outreaches.

We're going to continue to establish our connections on Facebook and another online women's networking group.

We're going to do new member reach-outs and reach out to our older members and set up a team call.

I want time with Big Z; and I want to have a time to connect with my family in California.

I am going to read cover to cover the book that Eleanor Norton recommended in the first Boot Camp---

John Assaraf's The Answer. In my initial reading in the early chapters on the history of science and quantum physics , insights into the healing work I do have been so fascinating and valuable. I really like how he writes in an almost oral fashion, reminding us frequently that he and his co-author's guidance "will grow our business", "our business", about "our business." (The co-auther is Murray Smith.) I am excited to see what they present that will help a person grow a thriving business. Eleanor told me this morning, "Put into action what he directs you to do." and said she has one of his earlier books as well.

Thank you, Eleanor ;-).

The healing work I do is called Reconnective Healing. You may learn more at http://www.thereconnection.com. Reconnective Healing may be done in person (which is the most fun) and long distance. The Reconnection may only be done in person. Together, each one provides a complete healing experience that continues long after the sessions are over. It's fascinating and powerful work that provides healing on many levels --- psychological, spiritual, emotional, mental and physical. It's an honor for me to bear witness and be a part of a client's healing journey . . .

Big Z is going camping with his Dad this weekend, so tomorrow early in the morning, I'm going to take him hiking. Though it's cooled off a great deal in our area, the cooler it is, the further he'll be able to hike ;-). Then, I heard it's already time for the awards at the library for the summer reading program, so, it's a good idea I get him there for his rewards.

After these adventures, it will be back to the grindstone for the last few hours' efforts on our Miracle Team Boot Camp.

Today I had a follow-up call that gave me my third connect with a Miracle Team lead from early June. I had a disconnect two times I've called. But as I said on the call yesterday, when I get a disconnect, I will call back! Sometimes I get the voice mail. Other times I get to say, "I called a few minutes ago, but was somehow disconnected. May I speak with ______, please?"

I got a new voice, an older voice, and it said, "I think you better just speak with me." Turns out the lead is 16. So, we had a brief but effective conversation. They young man is very adept online and his parents give him quite a bit of lee-way to do things like this since he is responsible. So, they are going to watch the video as a family (of course I mentioned Lana!) and then they will be away this weekend. He promised they would call me back by Monday. I've followed up with an email and added, "If I don't hear from you, I will call you!"

Day 25 ------ Countdown 2 More Days

So funny to consider 2 more week days . . . the full 4 weeks makes it a 28 day cycle this time around for our Miracle Boot Camp.

When I think of the amount of new contacts that have been added in just the last few weeks, I say, "Whoa!" We still have work to do!

Jacki challenged us to come up with our plan for the next four weeks by tomorrow evening's call. That challenge is daunting for those of us who have been diligently working on various projects for months now . . . ;-). Part of me says, "REST, VACATION, ENJOY BIG Z!"

The other part of me says, "Must keep following up. Must keep taking action. Must stay in the game --- perhaps, however, with more balance in our life and less intensity ;-)."

RECOMMENDATION:

CHECK YOUR PAYMENTS to PAYMENT CARD MONTHLY (somewhere before the 10th of the month). I learned the hard way after discovering a recent payment in MAY onto our payment card for all of our new World Changer TEAM pay that the company will charge you a $2.95 fee per month you leave your money in their system. This means I will likely never see a very valuable $8.85 over the last three months. WHY? I didn't realize how quickly TEAM PAY for WORLD CHANGERS adds up and therefore didn't even consider we had a payment! Nor did I realize ADP charged this fee if you had money in the account. OOOoooops! You can bet I won't intentionally make that mistake again!

BE MORE MINDFUL THAN I WAS . . . PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR COMMISSION PAYOUT and when you're getting close to the MAGIC NUMBER you have set in your back office under your "Update Account Information". Be sure to watch when your payments are added to your ADP Total Pay card so you can snatch that cash off the card as soon as possible!

We have on our goal sheet that our Miracle Team time would last until August 14, 2009. Therefore, as much as I'd like to fall into a slump in a few days (lol), we will stay the course and continue to work our plan.

As I discovered our pay and what happens when WORLD CHANGERS join your team and how QUICKLY that BOLSTERS your COMMISSIONS, well, I realized at a much deeper level why Jacki and Ginny have been telling us of the power of 5 World Changers. Developing World Changers is just "good business sense".

While in there, I found an unexpected three new business malls that likely came as a thank you for being on the Customer Service Team. They all came in over the weekend when I was taking leisure and renewal time . . . and I didn't receive the email notification due to strange happenings with that host provider for the last few months.

So, when we look at our goals set for Miracle Team, which has turned into Boot Camp, I see results. Unexpected results. We're often told to ask for what we want. Write it out. Then, let go of the outcome.

Since we began our journey with Miracle Team, we asked to personally sponsor 35 people into our foundation malls who are in alignment with the TWCCTW philosophy and who desire a legitimate revenue stream in their lives in the form of a home business.

Personally sponsor to me meant that we would do the fancy footwork; I forgot all about Divine Intervention ;-).

Therefore, our three newly discovered malls, though not in our foundation mall, count.
Therefore, the other three malls, 1 World Changer and 2 Business Malls count (also not under this foundation, but another sponsor mall).
Therefore, our new World Changer from Idaho counts.
And, we had a World Changer in early June as we began Miracle Team.

This is 8 malls.

We have at least three folks who are on the cusp of signing up (maybe more, just have to go over my paperwork to double-check). There are others we are due to follow-up with in time.

Therefore, I let go of our outcome again and just let the flow happen. We are grateful for however it is our team members come to us. We are happy to have each and every one of them.

Now, what's going to be even more wonderful is to see our team members have their teams grow!

Day 23 ----- A World Changer Day!

We love World Changers?

You know we LOVE World Changers!!!

We have a World Changer who joined our team TODAY:

Please welcome our new World Changer Terry B. from Idaho!!!!!

Terry has been looking a long while for a program that will help her bolster her retirement, help her stay home more, get her off her feet more since her job requires standing on concrete, and to let go of her commute to work.

She said YES! to My Power Mall because she likes our system, she loves our philosophy of giving, and she said she enjoyed talking with me and that we could laugh together--- add to it the certificates which bring her back $600 over the course of the year, and she's happy to find us.

By the time I had called her for our follow-up today, Terry had been online all morning researching our company and checking out the features in her back office, familiarizing herself with our training and I found her in our MPM Marketplace getting ready to purchase an advertising aid -- a MUG. She received her Welcome Letter, so we got right to work sharing with her some of the most pertinent information that will help her be successful as she begins.

Terry is yet another example of the saying, "A lead is never too old." Terry sought information about a year ago and never really found what she wanted, so instead began an online training course to get her ready for a career change. I am thrilled that I picked up the phone to call her and that she is now part of our Giving Together Is Good Foundation Mall Team, which is really Big Z's Enterprise Team!!!

We are happy to have you, Terry!!!

We are happy to have EVERYONE on Big Z's Enterprise Team! Without you, we are nothing! It's only TOGETHER that we help each other and help TWCCTW keep expanding the envelope of its powerful vision ---

We got some of our Business Partnership Information copied from the business site and onto our hard drive, which we then transferred to a disk to take to the copy store.

We went out to meet our India restaurant friends and were happy the children were there with Mom. She sat us down with the young boys and thus began an hour or so of time together.

Unfortunately, they didn't get to watch the full video since she's been busy, her hubby out of town, and her eldest boy got ill. She did her best to get the computer hooked up at the table, but we found her hardware needed a mandatory upgrade and she wasn't comfortable with the process since her husband always takes care of that. She wants to have her son be the information translator for our language barrier; she feels he's able to understand and translate for her with much more ease. He didn't, however, watch the video either. So, we scheduled for our earliest opportunity, next Wednesday, and the rest of our time was spent visiting amongst the boys and strengthening our connection. This week her time is full; and Mondays are always busy for me, and Tuesday I head back south to my eye doctor which will take a good chunk of my day.

After we departed our folks there, we headed to the copy store to make copies.

We made a few copies of the fliers for display to sell Solar Oven Factory Certificates, made more solar oven fliers, made copies of the receipts and sign-up sheets, and then looked around the store for a few minutes. We caught the eyes of a young gal as her Mom paid for all her school supplies, and so even though we were switched to another line and needed to get to the Chinese restaurant, I pulled out a card and gave it to her so she and her Mom can save big money next time. Big Z was already feeling hot and restless, and with hands full, figured it was the best for that moment.

As we walked to the restaurant, we ran into someone who had seen us in the store (I guess I wasn't paying much attention!) and she is the step-mother of a former classmate of Big Z's. So we had a few pleasantries and were on our way.

Our next meeting went okay, but we hope for better next time. The Mom owner had to step out and she had us talk with her husband. He speaks little English, and understands more. Over all the years he's waited on us, rarely does he speak. Their daughter was there, and had grown, grown, grown, and so she was our help today. She even went to get a notepad to take notes for her father! So, we made it through the best we could leaving information for his wife when she returned. We found out they have Internet at the restaurant, but no email that works --- so, we'll have to see what we can do about that. So, we left copies of the home page of the BPP website, and the Solar Oven Flier, our biz card, and I forgot (even though they were now fresh in the bag) the copy of the Someone Believes In You Story with the World Changer Information on the back ;-). Next time ;-).

We got enough copies to get us through a few handfuls of local merchants . . .

We'll continue to get more and more brave as we take each step ;-).

Have a great rest of the week everyone, and thank you! Thank you! Thank YOU! for all your support and encouragement!

Day 22 -----Week 4 --- Last Week for Boot Camp

The last week of Miracle Team but our efforts will continue on even after this week --- why? Because follow-ups will continue and continue ;-).

Today was a great day of progress, in spite of my browsers that froze up during my customer service time. Made it through okay, and then had to reboot the system to clear the issue.

Big Z got to have a friend over for the day and so once he and his Pal were under way with a game, I got on the phone after a check-in with Boot Camper, Phillip.

I was able to make 21 calls and send 10 follow-up emails.

We're so looking forward to the in person follow-up with our Indian Restaurant owner, and perhaps, depending upon the time, we may just pop in on our Chinese Restaurant and in on our pharmacy person to see if she viewed her online video. If not tomorrow, then on Wednesday.

We have so many follow-ups --- to consider adding more folks to the pipeline this week is a w-i-l-d endeavor . . . only because our time for the week is drawing to a close. Looking at this as a long-term process instead, our perspective changes and it becomes more about "taking daily action to keep the pipeline filled" so that we always have action we take that is productive action.

Big Z got stung by a hornet just before Family Chat call, and we're still helping him ease his pain. The hornet got him good, somehow got stuck under all his long hair ---- so need to hop off here and help him get settled.

Before I do, though, I want to say Family Chat tonight with Mr. Hunt from Australia was really wonderful. The whole call was GREAT. When Mr. Graham Hunt was talking tonight, especially as he was coming to the terrific accolades for Ginny, I was welled up in tears and with goose bumps. It was lovely that Mr. Price included us in his message to Ginny. Thank you, Mr. Hunt. I'm so glad your son has walked through the fire, and you and your wife right along with him. He is the kind of stuff all the SBIY stories are made of, and we know you are blessed beyond compare. Thank you for your offer to share your e-book and your methodology with TWCCTW members. We look forward to you and Ginny's updated information soon.

Good night, All. See you early for Customer Service. Sweet dreams.