Chris Widener's Weekly Ezine
March 18, 2005
Issue 02

Welcome!

I have been working on a new audio series based on my keynote speech - Winning With Influence - and I have been doing quite a bit of research on the idea of the nature of influence. Specifically whether or not influence is something we achieve because of what we become or because of what we do.

Typically people think about influence as persuasion, which leads them to believe that the work of influence is in what we do. They focus in on technique. But what I believe deep down is that while persuasion techniques are good to learn, the foundation for all influence is in who we are. Influence is about personal transformation. It is about personal development. People follow us and we have influence primarily because of who we are.

So that is good news for you because that is what the Chris Widener Ezine is all about – helping you become all that you were meant to be – to be transformed and achieve your highest aims. And what I am realizing even more and more is that when we grow, so does our influence!

As you read this week's issue, think about how you can grow, but also think about how the material will help you become a better leader!

Because You Are Made for Success!
Chris Widener


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Many Thanks!


In This Issue.....

1. Charting Your Course to Success Weekly Article
2. Made for Success Quote and Commentary
3. The Last Word...
4. Customer Feedback
5. More Information

1. Charting Your Course to Success Weekly Article

A Little Equation that Creates Big Results by Chris Widener

"The purpose of man is in action not thought." - Thomas Carlyle

Often people will ask me how I get so much done in my life. They wonder at how I am able to accomplish so many things. The answer is found not in what a great person I am, but in an equation I came up with a few years ago and remind myself of on almost a daily basis. And when I live this equation out, it produces big results. What people don't seem to grasp is that this equation will work for anybody! Anyone can see results in their life if they will live it out!

This little equation, when it is understood, and acted upon, is perhaps the most powerful equation there is in regard to long-term achievement and accomplishment. Yet, this is not a complex equation. In fact, it is rather simple. So what is it?

Your short-term actions multiplied by time equals your long-term accomplishments.

If you want to see change in your life, see big results, the first thing you must do is change your current actions. Otherwise the old saying becomes a reality: "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you always got!" But if we change our actions, we will see different results!

Most people want to accomplish a lot in their lives. Yet very few actually do. Why is this? It is because what they believe will equal their long-term accomplishments are wrong. Here are some of the things that people believe will create great accomplishments for them:

Beliefs
Vision
Big dreams
Ideas
Ideals
Values
Desire

The truth is that while these things are very important, they are not enough in and of themselves. We need to have the above underlying all that we do, but we need to actually do something! And this is where most people stop. We need to take action on our dreams and beliefs every day.

Here are some examples of how this works.

Who loses the pounds? The one who knows all about the benefits of exercise or the one who walks 3 miles a day?

Who retires early? The one who dreams of a house on the beach, or the one who invests $300 a month?

Who writes books? The one who desires to become a best-selling author, or the one who gets up early and writes for half an hour a day?

Who has the best marital relationship? The one who knows how much spending time with their spouse can improve their relationship, or the one who sits down and talks with their spouse every night?

Who makes the most sales? The one who believes they can become a great salesperson, or the one who makes 10 sales calls a day?

I think you get the point. When it all comes down to it, we must act upon our vision, beliefs, and ideals or we won't see them come to fruition. I see too many people who know what is right, but don't ever do anything about it. Imagine what a difference we could make in our own lives and the lives of others if we would simply begin to act upon on our beliefs!

When I get to the end of my life, I want to know that I have done all that I can to make this world a better place and to enhance the lives of those around me. I want to know that I gave it my best shot. And I am sure that you do to.

I remember reading an interview with an author who has written numerous books that have sold in the tens of millions. They asked him how he did it. His answer was that he got up every morning before anyone else in his family and wrote, long hand, with a pencil, for an hour. Then he quit and went about his day. But his short-term actions piled up. 7 hours a week. 30 hours a month. 365 hours a year. After a while, he had lots of books!

Some questions as we leave:

What long-term accomplishments do you want to see come to pass?
What short-term actions will you need to do over time to see them come to pass?
What will you do today to begin seeing your dreams come true?
What will you do this week to see them come true?

You can have an awesome future, filled with great achievements and results if you begin today to take action and make it a reality!

One more time, so you can plug it in, memorize it, and live it.

Your short-term actions multiplied by time equals your long-term accomplishments.
Chris Widener


Chris Widener is a nationally recognized speaker, author and radio host. If you are interested in booking him to speak at your next event, go to http://www.chriswidener.com or send an email to speaker@chriswidener.com or call 877-929-0439 and ask for Hilary.




2. Made for Success Quote and Commentary

"Write checks on a regular basis to those who you want to bless, not those who you owe. Be generous. If you are thinking of one amount, raise it a bit. They'll be glad now. You'll be glad now and later." -- Chris Widener

Chris' Commentary:
There are two kinds of people in this world. Those who allow their abundance to pile up and bring them a sense of (false) security, and those who use their abundance to increase not only the joy in their lives but also in the lives of others by being generous. I believe that the truly successful, those who will change the lives of others and leave a legacy, are the ones who are generous with their abundance.

Action Point: Take out your checkbook. Now write a check to an organization or person that can use it to change the world! Then mail it!



Chris is the author of five books including his Newest Release, The Angel Inside - Michelangelo, Il Gigante, and Creating a Life of Power and Beauty. To order The Angel Inside go to http://www.jimrohn.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=440 or call 800-929-0434.



3. The Last Word...


This week I would like to share with you a link to a conference call (that is part of the Jim Rohn One-Year Success Plan) I did with leadership expert, Mark Sandborn, CSP, CPAE. Mark, in addition to being the best-selling author of the book, "The Fred Factor", has studied and specialized in leadership development for the last 17 years. He is an active board member of the National Speakers Association and I know that you'll not only enjoy this but you'll also glean valuable ideas that will ignite sparks of new thoughts and inspiration on the subject of leadership. Enjoy!

http://www.yoursuccessstore.com/oneyearplan/month10.html

For more information about the Jim Rohn One-Year Success Plan go to http://jri.jimrohn.com or call 800-929-0434.


-- CW



4. Customer Feedback

Here are some of the testimonials and comments we received over the past week from our Ezine subscribers. We love receiving comments and feedback from our readers - so keep it coming!


Chris: Congratulations on the new format. You're off to a great start. WRITE ON!
-- Joe Klock, Sr.

Chris, keep sharing your story. It truly is the little things that make the big difference in our lives. Continue to love God, yourself, develop your skills and abilities and share with others. Not always simple, however doable!
-- Lize

Chris, the e-zine looks great! I particularly like the quote from Mr. Kevin Mather.
-- B

Hi Chris, I hope all is going well for you. I wanted to say thanks again for your presentation to our group. It was very well received and people are still talking about it and quoting you. It was also great to introduce people to Jim Rohn who had never had the opportunity to here him before. Your book, The Angel Inside, is great, Michelle & I really enjoyed it.
-- David Romero


CW, this looks great. Good job.
-- JD

Chris, I recently attended a Team National Convention in Orlando Florida and you were the speaker. It was a great pleasure to hear you that day. I have a great deal of admiration for you due to how you have turned your life around. I bought your package of CD's that day and plan on purchasing more in the future. You have made a positive impact on my leadership abilities.
-- Don Ohl

Thank-you so much for the Leadership series! It is well put together and has exceptional principles for those of us that are in the business world to make a difference. I am in the auto business, have been for the last 12 years. I have listened to many speakers, been to every seminar on leadership I can find. But...(here's the "kicker"!) I am a Christian businessman, with high morals and find that most want to manage or manipulate...not lead One day, we will have to talk about getting your materials into auto dealerships and putting on seminars combining your principles and teachings, together. It truly would be a great match, with the ultimate "win-win" for both! I am currently a manager for a Nissan dealership and am training the sales staff with an assortment of Tom Hopkins, Joe Verde, Grant Cardone, Brian Tracy, Dale Carnegie and I am adding you in with my training material.
-- Michael Niles

Chris: I like the new format! Change is good. Take care.
-- Paul McFadden


Thank you Ezine readers, for the sincere and kind words of encouragement and appreciation you sent us this week! -- CW
 

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