The list could go on and on but I think you get the idea. My wife and I are two totally different types of people.
We knew we were opposites when we married. We made a promise (remember what a promise is?) to each other that we would stay together no matter what.
We just celebrated our 2 year anniversary in April. At times it has been difficult and at times it has been wonderful.
I have found that the biggest mistake you can make, when dealing with your significant other, is to not let them be who they are.
Some Rules:
The biggest mistake you can make is not treating your wife/husband like you would like to be treated. And I'm sure, like me, you would like to be treated in a way that allows you to be yourself without fear of any repercussions.
Life is too short to make the worst mistake possible: Treating the person that loves you with anything less than 100% love in return.
Subscribe to the Masked Millionaire with a Rss feed or by Email.
Why do we lie?
Why do we think it is ok to lie? (Remember: Thou shalt not lie)
Who taught us to lie?
We are trained (yes trained) from a very early age to lie. Who trains us? Our parents do.
Before a child is corrupted, when asked a question they will answer honestly.
Example:
"Little Johnny did you give the dog your dinner?"
Little Johnny's response, "Yes mom!"
Moms response---WHACK ON THE BACKSIDE
What did Little Johnny learn from this experience? When asked a direct question, do not tell the truth if you don't want to get whacked.
The conditioning from childhood sticks with us into adulthood.
If we mess up at work we lie. Why? So that we don't get the adult equivalent of the whack.
If we break something at home and our spouse asks if we know how it happened, we lie and say no. Why? So that we don't get whacked by our spouse.
If we are late for a doctors appointment, we volunteer the lie that it was not our fault, traffic was bad. Really we left late and couldn't make it on time no matter the traffic.
All of these lies are ridiculous.
Maybe we can't stop lying to ourselves and each other but we can stop ourselves from teaching our children to lie.
Do them a favor and make the effort.
Don't punish honesty.
The Masked Millionaire strives to be a beacon of truth: Please subscribe by Rss feed or by E-Mail.
The permanent record: Gone But Not Forgotten!
Subscribe To The Masked Millionaire: You'll Be Glad You Did...
Well that is exactly how most prospects feel when dealing with a salesperson.
Why not try this?
Give the prospect something of value without asking for any compensation. Why would you do that?
Because people like free things!!
They also like trying before buying. But the real secret is that people feel obligated to return the favor. You give them something for free and they feel obligated to buy something. Most of the time you don't even have to ask for the sale, they will just volunteer to buy.
Who understood this concept just about better than anyone else?
Debbi Fields from Mrs. Fields Cookies...
When first starting out in the mall, Debbi gave samples of her cookies away. She actually chased people down to give them a free sample. People liked the cookies and asked where they could buy them. The rest, as they say, is history.
If you want to sell something then try giving something of value away for free. It will make the whole process go a lot easier. On the same note: If you want somebody to help you, then help them first. It really does work.
A Thought From "The Masked Millionaire"
Nobody is smart enough to come up with one idea and have it be the great idea that works like a charm. A better bet is to think that 1 out of 10 of your thoughts will be a good idea.
Even better is to think that 1 out of 100 will be great.
So if you want to be successful at anything, my advice to you would be to think of 100 ideas or ways of doing something and then narrow your choices down to that 1 great idea.
It has worked for me and I am pretty confident it will work for you.
Subscribe to the Masked Millionaire by Rss feed or by Email.