Leadership and Liberty~ Rave Reviews

Chris Brady and Orrin Woodward are recieving rave review and national attention for

Leadership and Liberty Pieces Of The Puzzle.

http://orrinwoodward.blogharbor.com/

Orrin Woodward Hits Top 25 Leaders List - Honorable Mention

Social Media is here to stay and growing more everyday. Here is a list of Orrin Woodward's social media sites.

Orrin Woodward Facebook

Orrin Woodward Author

Orrin Woodward Twitter

Orrin Woodward Fishing

Orrin Woodward MySpace

Orrin Woodward Interview

Orrin Woodward LinkedIn

Orrin Woodward Books

Orrin Woodward Leadership Gurus

Orrin Woodward Articles

Here are some top articles from Orrin Woodward's blog in the last several months. Stay tuned for more update from Orrin Woodward!

Orrin Woodward Loyalty

Orrin Woodward Redemption

Orrin Woodward Socialism Fails

Orrin Woodward Twitter

Orrin Woodward LinkedIn

Orrin Woodward Facebook

Orrin Woodward MySpace

MonaVie

Orrin Woodward's Leadership Blog Joins Alltop List

Orrin Woodward's Leadership Blog joins the Alltop List.

I discovered some great news today. Guy Kawasaki’s new site Alltop has included this leadership blog in its Alltop Leadership category. This blog is listed just a couple of sites below Seth Godin’s blog! I have followed Guy Kawasaki since his book Selling the Dream. Over a decade ago, I bought this book because I loved the title. After reading it, I thought the content was spot on also. We need to sell the dream to people and then teach them how to accomplish that dream. I believe strongly in the principles that Kawasaki teaches in the book on evangelizing your products and services. The best products in the world without a passionate and enthusiastic community to share the benefits with others will not succeed. If you don’t believe in your product, how can anyone else? Guy has succeeded in many endeavors by focusing not just on making money, but in making an impact in our society. Kawasaki’s mission ties right in with the Team’s goals of Having Fun, Making Money and Making a Difference. I am not sure how this blog was selected for the list, but I am honored and will continue to provide first rate leadership teaching to the incredible reader audience on this blog. When Chris Brady and I wrote our book, Launching a Leadership Revolution, we had no idea that it would hit #1 on the Wall Street Journal best seller list for two weeks in a row. But I do know that a key ingredient was the evangelizing from our blog audiences. More evidence that a committed minority can make a huge impact! Enjoy your family time during the holidays and set a Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) for 2009. 2009 is the year to shine! God Bless, Orrin Woodward

Networkers Creed II

Here is a powerful article from Orrin Woodward on his leadership blog. Orrin Woodward has informative articles on Leadership, Faith, MonaVie, Amway, etc. This article will help you accept responsibility for the results in your life and business.

The subject of Networking can increase the temperature and lower the emotional intelligence of many fine people. Why can it be such a heated topic at times? I believe because it hits along the main ideological battles going on in our country currently. Are people owed a living simply by being born in the USA? Is the Biblical injunction, “He who will not work, will not eat” still valid today? Should someone be guaranteed success in Networking Communities simply for signing up or is it reasonable to expect them to perform? Is the person at the top in a Network someone who has earned this position through performance or just got in first? Is it right for people to “make money” off of other people’s efforts? These and many more questions are bandied about on a daily basis in living rooms, coffee shops and hotel meetings across the country.

Let’s get one thing out on the table right away. Networking success is not achieved by sitting at home and spamming the internet. Networking success is not achieved by magically sponsoring 3 leaders and they do all the work. The facts are that Networking is hard work, as is all achievement! If you want big results and hard work scares you then don’t get in the Networking field. All great achievement comes through learning the principles of delayed gratification for long term results. Our culture is so self-centered today that the thought of delaying gratification even for a couple of months causes many to overheat. I can’t blame them with a TV culture that has bombarded them with the belief that they deserve the good life with no effort or sacrifice, but eventually they must wake up to the reality of their situation to achieve success. Charles Sykes wrote a several fantastic books called, “A Nation of Victims” and “Dumbing Down our Kids.” The gist of the books can be captured by the titles. When we lower the bar on people - we do not create more champions, but more victims. This is what leaders do in a Network Marketing business, maintain a high bar for achievement. Networking leaders teach people the true rules of life and help people become champions in a culture encouraging victims.

In my opinion, there is no greater field to influence people in a positive direction than Network Community building. Instead of waiting for our countries politician to fix our country, why don’t we get out there in the living rooms of America and teach these principles ourselves. We can either be part of the problem or part of the solution and Laurie and I have chosen to be part of the solution! Read this list of 11 rules of life that Mr. Sykes wrote in the second book with my thoughts on each underneath.

RULE 1 - Life is not fair - get used to it.

Life does not deal everyone the same hand. Some our born billionaires through their daddy’s efforts and some are born broke and must work their way to the top. In networking you may get help from your upline, may be in the hot spot for opens or may have nothing but the opportunity and your dream. Either way, get over it and get moving.

RULE 2 - The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.

We have too many people talking about self esteem without the corresponding teaching of work ethic to achieve a healthy self confidence. Confidence can only be built by making the sacrifices that the average person refuses to do. You begin to realize you are un-average only when you consistently do what the average person is unwilling to do. I love everyone unconditionally, but my respect is earned through your performance period. To gain confidence in the Networking field, you must be willing to be bad – long enough to get good.

RULE 3 - You will NOT make 40 thousand dollars a year right out of high school. You won't be a vice president with car phone, until you earn both.

Quit looking for handouts in life and start serving other people’s needs. Everything you need to know at the top must be learned at the bottom. This is why so many second generation children accomplish so little. Their parents believed they could skip the sacrifice step for their children and just hand people their victories. Life doesn’t work that way so quit waiting for your ship to come in and start building it! In the Networking field, your pay raise will become effective as soon as you do.

RULE 4 - If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss. He doesn't have tenure.

To maintain any position in the information age, it will require constant increases in your knowledge and skills. Those who think their education ends when their formal schooling ends are in for a rude awakening. One of the best parts of the Networking field is the constant emphasis on learning and growing. Customers in the Networking field and new distributors will vote with their feet if you do not serve their needs. This is free enterprise so get used to it. No one has to be part of your business and you earn their trust and respect every day.

RULE 5 - Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your grandparents had a different word for burger flipping they called it Opportunity.

If you think you are above doing the basics in the living rooms then you will never earn the right to speak on the big stages. Achievement starts by doing the little things well and then receiving more responsibility from a job well done. Everyone starts at zero points in Networking and has to earn their ranks.

RULE 6 - If you mess up, it's not your parents' fault, so don't whine about your mistakes, learn from them.

You will mess up. The only question is will you get bitter or better from the experience? Leaders in Networking teach their teams to expect some setbacks, challenges, and failures on your way to victory. The key is to learn from each one of your mistakes and never pass the buck. Leaders have learned to accept responsibility and have no part with the current love affair with victim status so prevalent in our culture today.

RULE 7 - Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you are. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parent's generation, try delousing the closet in your own room.

No one is a self made person. All of us have climbed onto the shoulders of the greatest minds and leaders in Western Civilization to enjoy the privileges we have. Never take for granted all of the people in your life who gave you a hand up instead of a hand out. If you desire to change the world, then begin by changing yourself. All great movements begin with an individual who was moved to change.

RULE 8 - Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life has not. In some schools they have abolished failing grades and they'll give you as many times as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life.

Every night that you show the plan in a Networking business - you will pass or fail based upon your ability to sell your product and services. If the prospect does not get involved then they did a better job of selling their convictions than you did of selling yours. You pass or fail every night in this business and success is an inside job. Just remember that failure is never final and that further growth will lead to victories.

RULE 9 - Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you find yourself. Do that on your own time.

The Networking field is open for business 365 days per year. You must determine how hard and how long that you will work for your dreams. It is sad that people will spend more time planning a vacation than they will in planning their life. I love the saying, “If it’s to be, then it’s up to me.” If your upline helps you then that is a bonus, but not a given nor a requirement. If you have a training system, then plug in and get going.

RULE 10 - Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.

In the field of Networking the fantastic lifestyles that you see are the result of hard work. If anyone tells you that you can achieve that without a serious work ethic then they are lying to you. You are only limited by your ability to dream in a good Networking business and most people do a great job of limiting themselves.

RULE 11 - Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one.

Hans Christian Andersen wrote his classic “Ugly Duckling” story to capture the essence of someone (through hard work & association) changing from an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan. I love the Networking Industry because I have witnessed many people turn from the Ugly Ducklings into Beautiful Swans. Yes, you will be criticized for telling people they can be Beautiful Swans, but I would rather believe that and be criticized than give up my belief in people.

Leaders teach people to dream and hope again. There is no such thing as a “hopeless situation” only hopeless people in situations. A leader’s role is to give them hope, give them ideas, and give them the skills to change their situations. When they win, it is their victory, but you have the joy of having a front row seat in the process. If you are a leader in the Networking field then what you do is a most noble of enterprises. You have the honor of leading the most precious asset of any country and that is the people. God Bless, Orrin Woodward

Acting Out Your Dreams Is the Key to Success

"You see things; and you say 'Why?' But I dream things that never were; and I say 'Why not?' "

-George Bernard Shaw

A great poem.....

I was reading a book recently and came across a poem that I felt I had to share. It is...

I bargained with Life for a penny.
And Life would pay no more,
However I begged at evening
When I counted my scanty store.

For life is a just employer,
He gives you what you ask,
But once you have set the wages,
Why, you must bear the task.

I worked for a menial's hire,
Only to learn, dismayed,
That any wage I had asked of Life,
Life would have willingly paid.

So the moral of the poem is not to sit around and take what life gives you but to go out and get the most out of life!!!! You have 70 - 80 years to go out and create your legacy. What are you doing to ensure that your name is never forgotten?

Chuck Goetschel's post on Personal Mission Statement

I highly recommend that everyone go to Chuck Goetschel's BLOG and read his post titled "Personal Mission Statement." This article was very insightful and has helped add some direction in my life. In this article, he helps the reader create their own Mission Statement.

http://chuckgoetschel.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2007/12/3/3388670.html

Orrin Woodward and the Power of Focus

With the rapidly changing times that we live in today and the competitive unsecure workforce that our country is engulfed in, it is important to grasp a hold of a business model that will produce passive residual income to create stability, security and options. The Teams business system is available to those who are looking for a way to produce additional monies on top of their current job, and the system will enable many to leave their jobs if that is the mark they are shooting for. The system is an immaculately created machine that is churning out financial free independent business owner’s time in and time out. The key ingredient to this system is focus. Orrin Woodward has designed an impenetrable business model that will work so long as the individual works it. The IBO has to zero in on their goal and submit themselves to the system daily to attain the victories that are awaiting them. Learning to “see it with your minds eye,” is required for any IBO with a dream looking to advance themselves or other people in their teams through the Teams training process. Many new IBOs to the Teams business model are not readily equipped with this trait as they have been spawned by the media in America to lead lives that they cannot afford to live. Americans have been trained to think that “if they want it, they can have it,” after all, that is why they invented credit cards is it not? Americans are quick to take out a loan on a boat, or finance a computer due to their lack of will to wait until they have the disposable income to pay cash. This instant gratification mentality has swooped across our nation and the result is an average of $8,000 of credit card debt among the average American family. The Titanic is sinking, and we are straightening the chairs on the deck. In order for anyone to achieve success in this lifetime, they need to do a 180 with their thinking habits and learn to focus their thoughts and energy in the opposite direction.

Orrin Woodward teaches people that ‘delayed gratification’ is the only way to the top in any field. Think of your wealth as a snowball that you are starting to roll to create a snowman: When you first start to roll the ball of snow, it takes a while to build and increase in size, and after consistent effort and patience, the snowball will eventually reach a point of no control where each roll of the ball yields 100 times the effort put in at the early stages in the beginning. Orrin Woodward has explained that those who do not practice delayed gratification are those who take breaks and eat the snow while the ball is just beginning to take shape. This kills all chance of momentum and will undoubtedly create stagnation and undesirable results in ones life. The Teams system, if applied, will develop skill sets that are totally different than those that are developed and promoted via the mass media outlets in America. Everywhere you turn your head, whether on TV, the Radio, the Newspaper, a Magazine, or an Internet advertisement, we are told that we can have this and that with ‘no money down.’ We are programmed to believe that we deserve a new snowmobile, and we are taught to think that we have earned it with all the hard work we have done. The fact is this; if you do not have cash to pay for the new toy you are dreaming of, then you have not earned it. Living your life in debt will create unwanted stress and a lack of happiness will surely develop within your family starting with you spouse. “Unhappy wife, unhappy life.” Not to say that money can buy happiness, because it cannot. However, it will prevent stress due to the accumulation of interest that hits you month in month out due to all of the plastic you store in your wallet. The next time you feel an urge to make an emotional purchase for a new toy, car etc., creeping up inside of you, turn your thoughts on the Teams training system and focus your efforts on the results that you are shooting for. Once attained, you will be able to purchase all the toys money can buy, have the freedom to wake up to the sound of your kids playing at the foot of your bed, live stress free (aka: debt free), and have the time and money to help other people achieve the same results as you.

Orrin Woodward Team - Men of Character

Saw a great post about another man of character - George Washington and his Thanksgiving Day Proclamation. This reminded me of Washington's School Exercises: "Rules of Civility & Decent Behaviour In Company and Conversation". These maxims originated in the late sixteenth century in France and were popularly circulated during Washington's time. Washington wrote out a copy of the 110 Rules in his school book when he was about sixteen-years old and I have heard Orrin Woodward refer to them occasionally. As I am exploring the subject of character, I thought it appropriate to capture these maxims again, both for my own self-improvement and for the edification of others who may be interested. Here goes. This exercise, now regarded as a formative influence in the development of Washington's character, included guidelines for behavior in pleasant company, appropriate actions in formal situations, and general courtesies, such as: "Superfluous Complements and all Affectation of Ceremonie are to be avoided, yet where due they are not to be Neglected" (#25); "Think before you Speak" (#73); and "Rince not your Mouth in the Presence of Others" (#101). Among the hundreds of volumes of Washington Manuscripts in the Library of Congress, two contain the school exercises of George Washington, written before he had reached the age of sixteen years. The one devoted to mathematics exhibits a wide range of subjects, combined with sureness and accuracy in working, and clearness and neatness of presentation. Few graduates of colleges to-day, unless they specialize in mathematics, become so well trained in that subject. The problems in surveying show that at sixteen Washington was fitted to earn his living in the field. The second book begins with legal forms, such as every planter should know: bills of sale and exchange, contracts, conveyances, deeds, leases, and even wills. The middle portion contains a Christmas poem, and also one entitled "True Happiness," which strongly suggest that the boyish love poems attributed to his pen were taken from some book, now unknown. Probably they expressed his feelings at the moment, and he copied them. The remaining ten pages of the second book are occupied by one hundred and ten "Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation," about which much has been written and little is known. These maxims were so fully exemplified in George Washington's life that biographers have regarded them as formative influences in the development of his character. During the days before mere hero worship had given place to understanding and comprehension of the fineness of Washington's character, of his powerful influence among men, and of the epoch-making nature of the issues he so largely shaped, it was assumed that Washington himself composed the maxims, or at least that he compiled them. It is satisfying to find that his consideration for others, his respect for and deference to those deserving such treatment, his care of his own body and tongue, and even his reverence for his Maker, all were inculcated in him early on, by precepts which were the common practice in decent society the world over. These very maxims had been in use in France for a century and a half, and in England for a century, before they were set as a task for the schoolboy Washington. Oh that we could rekindle a passion to once again consider these precepts "common practice in decent society"! I happen to believe that is in large measure what Orrin Woodward is doing with his Team - restoring character to society and I say: Bravo! More on the "Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation" in my next post.

an orrin woodward case study - fred harteis

“Fred Harteis is doing one of the toughest jobs in the nation. And Fred’s doing it as a volunteer. This spirit of volunteerism and Fred Harteis’ generosity of spirit should serve as an example to us all. It requires great strength of character of put the interests of the group ahead of your own. Fred Harteis has that character. Fred is president of 2004 Independent Business Owners Association board.” – Orrin Woodward

Woodward: Fred what do you see as the primary role of IBOAI?

Fred Harteis: (IBOAI), Independent Business Owners Association Int’l, is dedicated to representing the interests of IBO’s, independent business owners powered by Quixtar.

Orrin Woodward: Was IBOAI founded in 1999 with launch of Quixtar Inc?

Harteis: Independent Business Owners have been represented by this board for more than 45 years, Orrin.

Orrin Woodward: That’s a little before my time, Fred.

Harteis: 45 years, means the IBOAI and its board dates back to the time of Rich DeVos, the founder of Amway Corporation, Orrin.

Orrin: Fred, I’ve heard your focused leadership style compared to Vince Lombardi’s.

Fred Harteis: Lombardi is an excellent role model in sports and business.

Orrin Woodward: I understand the sports analogy. The concept of TEAM is very important to me, too. But why in business, Fred?

Fred Harteis: Lombardi’s work ethic is as critical to business success as it is in building teams, Orrin.

Woodward: You have an incredible recall of motivational ideas, Fred. What’s one of your favorite Lombardi motivational reminder?

Harteis: Work comes to mind. Lombardi said that the only place success before work is in the dictionary. And he’s right. That thought gave me great encouragement when I was a young business man. I wasn’t sure that I was the smartest person who ever chose to go into business. But I knew that I could make the decision that no one would out work me.

Orrin: Why was that important, Fred?

Harteis: Because that was something that was within my control. It’s self deception to expect your ship to come in, if you haven’t sent one out.

Woodward: Any other team leadership wisdom to share, Fred?

Fred Harteis: Yes, Orrin. Faith, hard work, mentorship along with the right business vehicle - anything is possible in America. The American Dream lives.



Bonus Statement

Harteis Information: Harteis owns several global companies like Harteis International and a powerful technology firm, Biznet Productions.


Orrin Woodward Information: Orrin Woodward is co-founder of TEAM

orrin woodward develops other leaders...

One of the biggest features of Orrin Woodward's leadership is that he invests the time to develop other leaders. Performing in business is admirable. Leading in business is impressive. But developing other leaders while performing and leading is incredible, and explains much of Orrin's success so far in the journey. Keep leading Orrin, the world needs it!

orrin - magic of thinking big

I've just got to share Chris Brady's blog post of July 16th having just finished another reading of a truly great book - "The Magic of Thinking Big". Here it is:

"People often ask me what book, of all the millions that have been written, is my favorite. This is undoubtedly a difficult question to answer. It is easier if I am allowed to categorize books and then answer by category. While this may be an artful dodge of the question, it is the best I can do.

In the category of "success" or "personal improvement" my answer has always been the same: "The Magic of Thinking Big" by David Schwartz. This book was first published in 1959, but remains a classic. It is filled with timeless wisdom on the topic of success, and directly confronts the issue holding most people back in life; their lack of a big picture. The book is filled with nuggets on how to think big, dream creatively, and manage one's attitudes while turning defeat into victory.

Some of my favorite quotes are:

Life is too short to be little.

Believe, really believe, you can succeed and you will.

The more successful the individual, the less inclined he is to make excuses.

Resolve to live until you die.

It's better to wear out than rust out.

Einstein taught us a big lesson. He felt it was more important to use your mind to think than to use it as a warehouse for facts.

Action cures fear.

No one ever does anything worthwhile for which he is not criticized.

People are alike in many, many more ways than they are different.

Look at things not as they are, but as they can be!

These quotes are just a sample of the gold dripping from the pages of this timeless little book. As you can see, it contains some powerful stuff. If you choose to read it, it will be of great assistance in your life and career.

Think big! Dream big! Fulfill your destiny!! "


Well done Chris! I couldn't have said it any better myself. Thsi is exactly how Orrin Woodward lives his life.

Orrin Woodward - Commitment

Saw this quote from Napoleon Hill the other day which reminded me of Orrin Woodward:

"It is a fact of life that most of us try and fail many times before we ultimately achieve the level of success that we desire. You can expect to travel the extra mile many times only to find fool’s gold at the end of some rainbows. But you will most certainly miss out on the great riches that await you if you quit trying. A superficial commitment to doing more than expected based only on what you expect to receive will not sustain you in the long term. Great achievement results from a commitment to do the right thing regardless of the consequences, and that commitment will ultimately lead you to the pot of gold at the end of your rainbow."

Thanks Orrin, for leading by example. You committed to do the right thing and never wavered.

Orrin Woodward of Team - Character by Design

Orrin Woodward is an uncommon man. And one of the most impressive qualities of this uncommon man is his character.

It would be unrealistic to expect an inexpensive, mass-produced watch to perform with the same degree of accuracy as a finely crafted Rolex. They are not made with the same quality of materials or with the same craftsmanship.

Yet most of us somehow think that we don't need to pay any attention to our most important asset: ourselves.

Don’t leave something as important as your character to chance. Just as I have watched Orrin do, choose the character traits you admire, and work to develop them.

And don’t be discouraged when you stumble. Building character is a process that takes a lifetime to complete. Fortunately, like anything else, the more you work at character building, the better you become at it, and the better person you become.

I have proof. I know Orrin Woodward.

Team Orrin Woodward's Belief System for Success

Here is Orrin Woodward’s Top 6 Beliefs for Success:

1. Orrin Woodward’s belief in God helps maintain perspective in success and failure.

2. Orrin Woodward's belief in others helps him develop win-win relationships.

3. Orrin Woodward’s belief in free enterprise helps him maintain an abundance mentality.

4. Orrin Woodward's belief in teamwork helps him develop others into team leaders.

5. Orrin Woodward’s belief in character and integrity ensures everyone has a equal opportunity.

6. Orrin Woodward’s belief in long term planning helps him plan for next generation leadership of the Team business.

Leading the Consumer Rebellion & Chris Brady

We have caught up with co-author Chris Brady from the best selling Team of Orrin Woodward and Chris Brady. Over lunch we asked Chris some questions about the book Leading the Consumer Rebellion.

LCR: What motivated you to build your Team business?

Chris Brady: I knew what I wanted in life, but did not have the vehicle to achieve it. When I met Orrin Woodward and he shared some of the details of his business project, I got excited.

LCR: How do you explain the incredible success you two have had, from building the Team to writing best selling books?

Chris Brady: First we give credit to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Second I would say focus and persistence.

LCR: Aren’t you concerned about mixing religion and business?

Chris Brady: I would be more concerned with not answering truthfully. My faith has helped me immensely in overcoming roadblocks and challenges. I will not push my faith on anyone, but if you ask me a question then I feel bound to give you the whole answer.

LCR: I respect that. Chris, what do you see in your future?

Chris Brady: I see building communities of leaders that can affect culture with positive change. I see the Team becoming a major player in on-line communities through off-line relationships. I also see more books that can help a person develop into the leader they always wanted to be.

LCR: It seems you are convinced that anyone can be a leader? Aren’t there some people who will never be leaders?

Chris Brady: Yes there are some people who will never be leaders of people, but not because they couldn’t be. They are not leaders because they have chosen not to grow. Everyone should strive to be better and by utilizing the Team business systems they will learn to be better leaders. At the end of the day it is the responsibility of every individual to make something of their life and we want to help people achieve this. That is what I respect so much about Orrin Woodward. Orrin didn’t come from any wealth or have any advantages, besides his own attitude. Orrin is a mentor of mine because he has proven results and has earned my trust through years of proven excellence.

LCR: It sounds like you need the right business and the right leadership team to achieve success in business?

Chris Brady: I agree and would add a willingness to learn. Orrin taught me many principles and led me to many books and CD’s to learn from, but I was responsible to take the information and apply. That is the key with life. Knowing the right thing to do, but not doing it still means failure. Terri and I made a decision early in our marriage to only take advice from people who had the results in life we want. Orrin and Laurie Woodward have the results and lifestyle we wanted and we applied the same principles and now have similar results. We wrote Leading the Consumer Rebellion to help others achieve their dreams and judging by its success, it seems to be working.

LCR: Chris thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule to share with our reader audience.

Orrin Woodward - Knowing What to Do

Two quotes by Benjamin Disraeli that bring to mind Orrin Woodward,

"The greatest good you can do for another is not just share your riches, but to reveal to him his own."

"The more extensive a man's knowledge of what has been done, the greater will be his power of knowing what to do."

Thanks Orrin, for always pointing out my potential riches, and for being a great example.

Orrin Woodward - Set a Goal - continued

In my last post I quoted the book "Conversations With Millionaires" and Mike Litman's interview with Jim Rohn, who had an intersting take on becoming a millionaire.

In their conversation Rohn said, "When I was 25 years old, my mentor said, 'I suggest Mr. Rohn, that you set a goal to become a millionaire...... for what it makes of you to achieve it."

Again: Set a goal to become a millionaire for what it makes of you to achieve it.

Rohn continues, "Do it for the skills you have to learn and the person you have to become. Do it for what you'll end up knowing about the marketplace, what you'll learn about the management of time and working with people. Do it for dicovering how to keep your ego in check....for what you have to learn about becoming benevolent.... for what you have to learn about society and business and government and taxes and becoming an accomplished person to reach the status of millionaire. All that you have learned and all that you've become to reach the status of millionaire is what's valuable. Not the million dollars. If you do it that way, then once you've become a millionaire, you can give your money away. Because it's not the money that's really important. What's important is the person you have become."

This is one of the best pieces of philosophy I have ever heard. And the man I know who did it the right way - the way described here, is my mentor, Orrin Woodward. Sure Orrin has gone from a struggling Platinum to fully qualified Founders Executive Diamond in the six 6 short years I've known him. But how he did it is what has earned him my admiration and respect. Orrin made himself the project. For the past six years, I have watched Orrin focus on improving himself and serving his team. He epitomizes the philosophy that Jim Rohn speaks about in the "Conversations..." book. Orrin Woodward has incredible results in all aspects of his life. That's why I'm following his lead as he builds his business.

Orrin Woodward - Set A Goal

In the book "Conversations With Millionaires" Mike Litman interviewed Jim Rohn who had an intersting take on becoming a millionaire. In their conversation Rohn said,"When I was 25 years old, my mentor said, 'I suggest Mr. Rohn, that you set a goal to become a millionaire.' I was intrigued by that. You know, it's got a nice ring to it - millionaire. Then he said, 'Here's why.' I said, 'Gosh, you don't need to teach me why. Wouldn't it be great to have a million dollars.' Then he said, 'No, then you'll never acquire it. Here's why. Set a goal to become a millionaire for what it makes of you to achieve it.'"

Lets go over that again. "Set a goal to become a millionaire for what it makes of you to achieve it."

Wonderful advice. And I've watched Orrin Woodward on his journey. I'll go into more detail about this in my next post.