When asked about my business, or service, I can never really define what I actually do or what my business does.  One of the main reasons I do this is because I believe that I gain more opportunities by building relationships.   As opposed applying a ‘pitch’ to all ‘customers’ and situations.  However, I do know a few principles that I try to keep in mind when I’m out networking or talking about business.

I’m good at a few things, I’m not good at others.  I want to help people get back to what they are good at so that we both prosper.

Obviously I meet people in various fields and careers.  Each of them represents a subject matter expert in my word on their specific trade.  However, one thing I do know is that in any successful operation, each person has a role and does it to the best of their ability.  When they are asking for help, it does not come from a place of lack, but a place of abundance.

At the very least, that’s my view of people asking for ‘help’.  They are asking the universe to return to them what they have given out (karma) and in return it attracts the correct energy.  (It takes alot for most people to even admit they need help, but trust me, it’s a good thing!!)

But back to my point, I find those little niches and I serve them in the best way possible.  Which leads me to my second thought I keep in mind. . .

Never say NO to work.

I’ve gleaned this from a few CEOs, and various social mavens I’ve met along the way.  And that is whatever opportunity presents itself, they never say no.  They either find a way to make it happen or fall flat on their ass.  Either way, they learn something which makes them a better person for the next experience.  I know one person who makes it a habit to never say no to an invitation.   He will always accommodate it if it’s possible / not already committed to something else.  I find that awesome as a philosophy, but I’m not there yet.

The ‘never say NO’ principle just brought me a major opportunity that may pan out in the coming weeks.   I tend to think about sometimes what if I said no to it, it would have never manifested itself.

To your success in 2009!

Image provided courtesy of Elvert Barnes