We’re continuing with the August series called “You Asked For It.” Your questions are getting deeper, digging a little more into my life. But that’s okay…that’s why I’m doing it. If you haven’t sent in a question yet, please do so today. I’ll respond to more next week.

So let’s get started!

PLEASE TELL ME ABOUT YOUR FAMILY

                    
If you’re already a Success Circle Member, I want to give you a sneak preview of the information that you will be receiving shortly in your mailbox.

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INSIDE YOUR AUGUST 2009 SUCCESS CIRCLE INTERVIEW:

How to Achieve RockStar Status in Your Industry, with Craig Duswalt

Recently, I interviewed Craig Duswalt. Craig is a professional speaker and the creator of RockStar System for Success: How to Achieve RockStar Status in Your Industry. Craig’s background includes touring with the band Guns N’ Roses as Axl Rose’s personal manager and Air Supply as the band’s personal assistant.  

To change things up a bit, I’ve created a theme for August called “You Asked For It.” Over the next couple weeks, I invite you to submit questions. Your questions can be about me, or they can be about anything else you would like to ask. I’ll respond to as many questions as I can.

You may submit your questions in one of three ways:

1. Send an email to info (AT) jwcgroup (DOT) com, with “You Asked For It” in the subject line.

2. Fax your question to our office. (734-254-9973, Attn: Marti)

If there’s one goal people have in common, it’s to be happy. In our society, we think people can buy happiness. That’s why millions of dollars per year are spent on fad diets, trendy clothes, and expensive cars. That’s why we work long hours at the expense of hobbies and relationships—to earn enough money to buy our happiness.

We design our lives around making money, and then wonder why we aren’t happy when we have it. It’s because we are working too hard and not feeding our passions and interests. We design our lives around making sure the items on our to-do list get checked off, whether they contribute to our overall goals or not.

If you’re already a Success Circle Member, I want to give you a sneak preview of the information that you will be receiving shortly in your mailbox.

http://www.successcirclemonthly.com

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INSIDE YOUR JUNE 2009 SUCCESS CIRCLE INTERVIEW:

Tapped for Success, with Frank McKinney

If you’re already a Success Circle Member, I want to give you a sneak preview of the information that you will be receiving shortly in your mailbox.

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INSIDE YOUR MAY 2009 SUCCESS CIRCLE INTERVIEW:

Million Dollar Networking, with Andrea Nierenberg

Recently, I interviewed Andrea Nierenberg. Andrea is the founder and president of The Nierenberg Group, an innovative communications consulting firm that The Wall Street Journal calls a “networking success story.” With a stellar 25 years as a leader in sales and marketing, Andrea is an in-demand business expert, both at home and around the globe. Her company partners with the world’s leading businesses in diversified industries throughout the world.  

We all have certain beliefs when it comes to success. The question is, are these beliefs helping us, or hindering us?

Early in my career, I adopted the belief that “in order to get what you want in life you have to work really hard to get it. You are going to have to put in long hours, and sometimes your personal relationships will suffer. You may have to give up hobbies and interests, and you’ll probably be working when your friends are out enjoying themselves and having fun. But in the end you’ll be successful.”

A few years ago, I was having lunch with a prospective coaching client. We were discussing his aspirations—where he was at the time, and where he wanted to be.

At the end of our lengthy conversation, Bruce asked me what the “key ingredient” was. He wanted to know the one thing successful people do in order to create results. What was he not doing, he asked, that was preventing him from pursuing this dream that he was so clearly passionate about?

What does Michael Jordan have to do with working less and making more? Lots. Michael Jordan is a good example of what happens when you focus on and maximize your talents and strengths. He’s also a good example of what happens when you don’t maximize your strengths and talents.

We all have things we’re really good at doing. And most of us aren’t just limited to one thing. Chances are, you’re probably brilliant at many different things. But there’s a difference between being brilliant at something, and loving something. When you focus on something you’re brilliant at, you’re using your strengths and talents in the best possible way. When you focus on something you love doing, you have a lot of fun but aren’t really using your strengths and talents in the best way possible.

If you’re already a Success Circle Member, I want to give you a sneak preview of the information that you will be receiving shortly in your mailbox.

http://www.successcirclemonthly.com

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INSIDE YOUR SEPTEMBER 2008 SUCCESS CIRCLE INTERVIEW:

The Psychology of Wealth Accumulation, with Kevin Hogan

Yesterday, I interviewed Kevin Hogan. If you don’t know Kevin, you should. He’s an author, motivational speaker, and the nation’s leading expert in the areas of body language and unconscious influence. Kevin is the author of 15 books (including The Psychology of Persuasion, a MUST read), and he teaches persuasion and influence skills to business and government leaders around the world.