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		<title>You want Success? Listen to Me, Dang it!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:38:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>RobCoats</dc:creator>
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<div><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">You like audio don’t you? Don’t lie, would you rather read the lyrics to “Summertime” by DJ Jazzy Jeff &amp; The Fresh Prince or HEAR the classic at your first summer cookout? What was that? You&#8217;d rather rock to the beat than read a ketchup smudged printout of the lyrics? I thought so and because you’re always on my mind I went to work. I mean HARD WORK and what I have is a 3-disk Audio set of my book <strong><em>Connect &amp; Grow Rich</em></strong>. It’s ready for you. <strong><span style="color: #ffcc00;">GET IT Now!</span></strong> </span></div>
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<p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">I know you’re dying to know what made me do this right? True story, I was telling someone about the impact that my book was having with people. My listener was all into it, I KNEW I had a sale. I offered to sell him a book and this person looked me up and down like I just farted and said <strong><em>“Man, I don’t have time to read! What’s wrong with you? I’m too busy.&#8221;</em></strong> Being quick witted like I’m playing The Dozens I said “If I had an audio version would you buy it?” He said “Yes! I’m in my car traveling to different cities almost every week.” It was a no-brainer!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Information intake is changing. People don’t want books as much anymore but they still want information. Content is king, just ask the people at YouTube! I have a friend who learned how to change his garbage disposal, it wasn’t with the manual, it was by watching an eight minute video by a plumber. Some people still learn by reading and taking notes, some by hands on, but the most effective way is now by hearing or seeing; just ask the creators of <a href="http://www.flocabulary.com/" target="_self"><span style="color: #ffcc00;">Flocabulary. </span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Another great thing about the Audio version of <strong><em>Connect and Grow Rich</em></strong> is that you can hear<span style="color: #ffcc00;"><strong> how passionate I am about connecting you with your success.</strong> </span>Sometimes words on a page just can’t give you that emotion and that feeling. Imagine trying to feel Michael Jackson’s emotion on the song “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” or “Bad” by reading the lyrics. It can’t be done. There’s a difference between hearing Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and reading it. What about the impact of JFK saying &#8220;Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country!&#8221; Through the audio version I’ve been able to connect to you the listener so much so that when the book is done playing I’ll be waiting by my iPhone for a call from you.</span></p>
<h3><span style="color: #ffcc00;">This post isn’t to just pitch you on a new product. I’m not just trying to get your money. My BIG objective is to strip you of a reason NOT to <em>Connect and Grow Rich</em>! For as many books that have been sold, many haven&#8217;t because reading isn&#8217;t always the best way for many to absorb information.</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">I’ve made it really easy for you, the only way I can make it any easier is to spend a week at your house! If I can’t get you to turn off ESPN Radio for a few hours to help you live the life of your dreams then I guess being a master connector is not in your future. But you’re not like that at all, no, not you.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">My friend Rance Rob has a saying “With action comes faith.” You won’t know what you are able to accomplish without taking action and you’ll never believe in yourself <strong>until you “DO” something</strong>. Let’s be real, too many people suffer from “The Secret-itis” you know, where you think it to happen. I know more talented and uber-smart connection impoverished people still THINKING while my less talented friends are connection rich (and some also financially well off) because they think and act. You can read or hear “<strong><em>Connect and Grow Rich</em></strong>” a million times and be able to recite it word for word but it will profit nothing until you DO something. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">You actually have to engage with other people, give value to them, stay in touch.  You can’t just read my book, or listen to my audio set, and become rich.  You will only succeed when you put these principles into action.</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #ffcc00;">So that’s my message for today.  Learn all you can, but don’t stop there.  Apply what you learn.  Have you reached out and connected to me yet?  You can find me on Facebook and Twitter and LinkedIn. What about all those other people who you think can help you?  Have you reached out?  What steps have you taken TODAY to move you closer to your dreams? Do not go to bed tonight until you’ve done something to connect with another person.  Taking action, actually “Doing” something, is the only way to true success.</span></h2>
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		<title>This should Kill every Excuse you have</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:28:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>RobCoats</dc:creator>
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This is the story of Dick &#38; Rick Hoyt, the most inspirational father and son team to race in an Ironman. 
 
True Story …
A son says to his father: ‘Dad, would you be willingly to run a marathon with me?’
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<p><span>This is the story of Dick &amp; Rick Hoyt, the most inspirational father and son team to race in an Ironman. </span></p>
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<p><strong>True Story …</strong></p>
<p>A son says to his father: ‘Dad, would you be willingly to run a marathon with me?’</p>
<p>The father, despite his age and a heart disease, says ‘YES’.</p>
<p>And they run that marathon, together.</p>
<p>The son asks: ‘Dad, can you run another marathon with me?’ Again father says ‘YES’.</p>
<p>One day the son asks his father: ‘Dad, would please do the Iron Man with me?’</p>
<p>Now just in case you wouldn’t know, ‘The Iron Man’ is the toughest triatlon in existance; 4km swimming, then 180 km by bike, and finaly another 42 km running, in one stroke</p>
<p>Again father says ‘YES’</p>
<p>Click on the link above and I know it will touch your heart.</p>
<p>The Reason I chose to post this  inspirational video today was because I want people who visit this blog even if its for 1 minute to be encouraged that you can do anything you put your mind to. They say the acronym for fear is finding reasons and excuses. How many of you today found a reason why you couldn&#8217;t do something? You don&#8217;t have to admit it. Just stop playing with IT!!! When I say &#8221;IT&#8221; I mean your goals, dreams and purpose. We were all put here to solve a problem and we all get 86,400 seconds to do it each day. Are you spending your seconds to leave a legacy? Or are you just wasting time? Don&#8217;t let another day go by and you not do something to change somebody&#8217;s life.</p>
<p>If this article inspires you please be so kind and leave a comment. Thank you in advance.</p>
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		<title>The Power of Asking</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>RobCoats</dc:creator>
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<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s not what you know or who you know but who you will ask.” – <a href="http://facebook.com/addvaluefirst">Rob Coats</a><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-97" title="help_key" src="http://www.connectionaire.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/help_key-300x240.jpg" alt="help_key" width="300" height="240" /><br />
Getting help from people is one of the main reasons for establishing a large network but if you never take the time to tap into your network you will waste a heck of a lot of time.</p>
<p>For most people, asking for help isn’t an easy thing and it’s because in life usually at a very early age we’ve asked for something and were either scolded or hurt in a big way as a result and that experience has shaped our current reality. I’ve read that most people do things for 2 reasons in life: to avoid pain and/or to gain pleasure.  Most people would rather suffer than actually take the chance and get help to fix the problem. I will do my best at helping you over this hurdle in your life.</p>
<p>Most people don’t like asking for help when <a href="http://www.connectionaire.com/">networking</a> because it makes them feel vulnerable and they feel that they will either owe the person or the person will hold it over there head forever.</p>
<p>I recently read a blog post by Dr.Deb (a psychologist that specializes in trauma and depression) who was interviewed for The Tyra Banks Show on How To Ask For Help.</p>
<p>This is what she listed as being some of the most common myths that  hold people back from Asking today.</p>
<p>Myth: It makes us look vulnerable.</p>
<p>Truth: Asking for help creates an atmosphere of empowerment. It communicates to others that, while you may not have the answers, you are willing to find them and make things better.</p>
<p>Myth: Holding things in and keeping personal issues under wraps keeps us secure.</p>
<p>Lastly rember these <strong>3 things</strong> when asking for help;<br />
1. What type of help you need- Be specific. Let people know exactly what it is you want so they can know how to assist you.<br />
2. Why you need it<br />
3. When you need it</p>
<p>When you practice these simple truths you are much more likely to get help when asking then to not get it at all.</p>
<p>Please leave comments so I know that your alive.</p>
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