Why Aren't You Successful Yet?

Now, this is a question that should cause to pause and think for a moment. Really, why aren't you successful yet? As you might already know, I am one of the most qualified people on this planet to ask you this question. Why? Well, here's why...

I started in extreme poverty in a tiny and impoverished village in Haiti. I was a very desperate child. Today, I am living my dreams in America. I enjoy the best life has to offer. If you want more info, pick up a copy of my book "Kick Your Excuses Goodbye."

Okay, this is not to push my book on you. No. I have thousands from around the world whose lives have been transformed by the book. They are doing enough to promote it. This is rather about YOU. Yes, I mean YOU.

Have you ever taken a moment to really think what's stopping you from succeeding? You see, you have the power to choose which direction you are heading. But you have to know which direction first before you can change it.

What I mean is this: You can choose to change the habits that are keeping you away from your dreams. CHANGE them now! No one will ever be able to change your situation. Only you can do it. Just do it. Do it now. Yes! Now! Change! Change!

Oh, maybe you have a bunch of excuses why you can't do something to change the way things are for you. How about pick it up a copy of Kick Your Excuses Goodbye? I promise it will help you significantly.

Everything I did to elevate myself from diseases and poverty in Haiti to being a success in America is in the book. I held nothing back. You can to it, too.

Rene Godefroy

Attention Entrepreneurs: Beware Before Bringing a Partner on Board

I want to quickly post this to let many of you reading this blog know that you have to be very careful when it comes to entering into a business partnership with others.

Partnership in business is like entering into a marriage. At first, everything seems to be perfect. We like and tolerate each other. We put our best behavior up front. Even if the partner did something out of the ordinary, we try to reason that it's a mistake.

Well, once the law of familiarity sets in, suddenly we begin to discover that we don't really want to put up with the behaviors we used to nicely put up with. Your partner now has more demands. They want you to do this or that. In fact, many times it appears as if no matter how much of yourself you pour into the business relationship, it's never enough.

Soon or later, one partner begins to suggest the other to sell out his or her shares. Now, I'm not saying that partnership never works out. You should know that you will never be able to succeed without a team. But I am trying to caution you to know what to expect.

And also, I want to be aware that going into business with a best friend or family members is usually not a good idea. The key is to go into business with a partner who is very competent in the areas that you are weak. And to make sure everything is done by the book. Don't jump in based on a handshake. Get the attorney to sign the papers.

Business is business. There's nothing personal here. You want to make sure everyone is accountable and committed. Partenership is a shared responsibility.

Don't just use your emotion. Use your brain as well.

Press on!

Rene Godefroy, Author of
Kick Your Excuses Goodbye

Entrepreneurship is No For The Timid

One of the subscribers of my motivational newsletter wrote about how he has a great invention. But sometimes he feels so discouraged. And I wrote back:

In the last article I wrote, I said that if you and I are not failing, our chances of ever succeeding are slim to none. In life there are no guarantees. If everyone knew for a fact that a certain action would guarantee a certain result, more people would be willing to step out.

If I were you, I would definitely take the trip to Florida. After all, you have nothing to lose. In fact, you have everything to gain. Each time to meet with a so-called investor or potential partner, you learn news ways to make better presentation for your product.

Many of the people who want to come on board with you will turn out to be nothing but talkers. But how do you weed out the talkers? Well, it's hard. Some people can really talk a good game. They can deceive you as well.

But you see, life is a numbers game. In order to win, you have to play the numbers. You can't expect to meet one person with all the answers and money to help you. It would be too easy. And trust me, that one ideal person is lost in a sea of up-to-no-good people. Your job is to start going through those people immediately until to get to the one who really can help you.

And so, if you are not experiencing disappointments at some level, you are not making progress. Having said that, I think you should go to Florida to meet with the guy. And you might take the time to visit with your friend and enjoy the sunshine. Who knows, maybe you are due for a vacation. The guy may turn out to be what you are looking for or he may waste your time. Again, you just never know.

If you study the lives of the greats such as Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein and countless others, you will realize how touch it was for them starting out. They, too, had to go through the same challenges you are going through with your invention. But they never give up. They keep knocking on doors. If they didn’t, you would have never heard of their names.

I want to encourage you to never give up or be discouraged. You are much closer than you might imagine. Keep running the race. Keep meeting with people. Yes, others may think that you are crazy. They might even ridicule you behind your back. But do not let that deter you. Life only rewards those who deserve to be rewarded.

Dare to press on my friend and believe you can and you will!

Rene