By Frank Demming
A few days ago, I had a coaching session with a fellow network marketer that is struggling. Last week she subscribed for my free coaching program, and I was able to squeeze her in for our initial one on one on short notice, because she seemed as if she needed immediate help. Within the first 15 mins of our conversation, it became evident that she needed to adjust her mindset if she wanted to be successful in this business. I proceeded to recommend her some initial books that will help her tremendously in this journey. Her initial reaction was, “I hate to read, can you just give me some pointers as to what those books are all about?” I was dumbfounded. Well, that conversation inspired me to write this article. As the title suggests, I truly believe that leaders are readers. Had it not been for me reading the plethora of books I have been exposed to, I would not be where I am today as a marketer. I would probably still be trading hours for dollars.
Anyway, this article is dedicated to the newbie out there, that may be struggling with their respective businesses. The three books I am going to be recommending are the pioneers that started it all for me, as I was coming into my own & shifting my thinking.
Reading, experts tell us, is the key to our success and motivation to leadership. Is this really true? Can success and leadership come because we read a lot? If so then why would this be true? We can answer the first question with a definite yes. Yes, reading does provide leaders and success. Certain books teach a different way of thinking. They can take negative thought patterns and change them to positive ones. In any business having a positive outlook is crucial. Without one, your business can crumble quickly. Of course it matters what books you choose. Books that motivate and encourage success are ones that you want to get your hands on. Ones like the following:
Think & Grow Rich written by Napoleon Hill at the time of the Great Depression. This is a life changing book. Woven through this book are the basic tenets such as work hard, offer true quality, treat customers with respect, and overcome your personal weaknesses. However, he also includes practical business advice such as have a good written plan, find new opportunities, and do not be afraid to fail over and over until you succeed. If there is one book to read, this is the one.
Power of your Subconscious Mind by Dr Joseph Murphy provides a down-to-earth suggestion that we can create success by using the power of our subconscious mind. His book is threaded with the idea of impressing the subconscious mind to help us succeed in getting rich and in life in general. His writing is presented with simple, usable techniques in which he states that you can easily apply to your life every day.
This Thing Called You by Ernest Holmes was written to help readers understand how to relax through meditation and prayers. We have been given life and therefore are inspired to be creative ourselves.