Some People Will Call it Luck . . . . .

Some People Will Call it Luck . . . . .

“I think luck is the sense to recognize an opportunity

and the ability to take advantage of it.”

Samuel Goldwyn, Movie Executive

As I see it . . . . . . .

Some people will call it luck  . . . . .

Luck can really described as preparation meeting opportunity.

One of the first requirements of luck . . . . is to put yourself into a position to become lucky.

Go into your day with an attitude of possibilities . . . . and your attitude will open your eyes to new thinking . . . . new possibilities . . . . and new results.

Open your mind to see opportunities . . . . and they will be there.

Too many people are so busy that they fail to open their minds to see what’s around them. They rush through life . . . . and as they do the opportunities rush by them unseen.

If you want to bring the luck factor into your life you have to open up your mind that new opportunities exist . . . . and they will be there for you.  Step away from the status quo . . . . and think out of the box.

Once you open your mind to opportunities you’ll start to see them . . . . and you will recognize their potential they hold.

Continue to enhance your skills through personal development to stay on the leading edge with your skills. When you recognize the opportunities . . . . you will be in the position with your skills to take full advantage of the opportunities.

It can be said that luck is putting yourself into a position to see the opportunities . . . . and to being prepared to take full advantage of your opportunities. 

Some people will call it luck . . . . . while others call it opening your mind to the possibilities and to recognize the opportunities that are around you.

©2014 Lou Ludwig Motivational Power Quote, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

A Successful Negotiator

A Successful Negotiator

“The only thing certain about any negotiations is that

it will lead to another negotiation.”

Leigh Steinberg, Sports Agent      

As I see it. . . . . . . .

A successful negotiatior

There are those that can and there of those who can’t . . . . that is negotiate successfully.

A successful negotiations is a process; not an event nor is it a one issue occurrence.

The person that understands the negotiating process and prepares themselves for the negotiations has a strategic advantage. That advantage is in the negotiations and in creating a successful negotiating process and outcome.

In any negotiations there are a number of issues to be negotiated. Some of the issues are on the table and in plain sight for everyone to see. Other issues are being masked to be used at a critical point in the negotiations . . . . and there will red herring being used as distracters.

The negotiations will be a series of give and take. The success negotiator will be prepared for the give and take that occurs . . . . They will not be thrown off course when a red herring is introduced into the negotiations.

A successful negotiator has to be prepared for the changing climate in the negotiating process. 

To be successful in negotiating we have to understand the process.

When you have reached an agreement on one point . . . . it may not be the conclusion of the negotiations. It may be a step in the negotiations process and that item of on the person list of masked points.

With many negotiators they will negotiation on one point at the time trying to wear the other person down emotionally. They can also make an attempt to have the other person lose their patience and composure to gain control of the negotiation.

The person that’s in control of their emotions . . . . is in control of the negotiation process.

A successful negotiation is a process: and the agreement on one point may very likely lead to another area of the negotiations. Be prepared for the negotiating process and the contingencies that will occur and you will create a strategic advantage for a successful negotiations process.

A successful negotiator is prepared for the negotiations . . . . and puts themselves in the position to create a successful outcome in the negotiations.

©2014 Lou Ludwig Motivational Power Quote, Sales and Management Consultant Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

 

Preparation + Dedication + Confidence = Success

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Preparation + Dedication + Confidence = Success

“Confidence cover from hours and days and weeks

 and years of constant work and dedication.”

Roger Starbach, HOF Football Player  

As I see it. . . . . . . .

Preparation + Dedication + Confidence = Success

The winner’s in life are dedicated to their career . . . . and to become the best at what they do. They have made the commitment to excel in their profession . . . . and be at the top of their field. Winner’s will acquire and sharpen the skills that are necessary to create a cutting edge advantage . . . . on their success journey and in their quest to succeed. 

Dedication turns on the engine of persistence . . . . and provides the fuel to keep us going on our success journey. They are focused on a successful outcome . . . . and will not compromise themselves to and quit.

A dedicated person will enthusiastically . . . . push hard to cross the finish line first.

The people that dedicated and prepare themselves for their success journey . . . . are preparing themselves in advance for success.

Preparation is puts down a solid foundation to support the weight of success journey. The stronger foundation is the more weight it will support and the more expanded your success will become. 

Preparation becomes the catalyst for your success. When you prepared you are in a position to take advantage of the opportunities that you uncover and fully exploit them to create a cutting edge advantage and success.

Preparation gives you the insight to follow a game plan with great accuracy and confidence.  Preparation will also give you a plan B to make adjustments when things are not working out as originally planned.

A person that is dedicated to their success will remain on purpose and has the fortitude to work through their obstacles and setbacks and will not loose sight of their objectives and goals. 

When a dedicated person prepares themselves they are preparing to win. They are able to successfully handle the changing conditions on their success journey . . . . and make the required adjustment to keep them moving in the direction of their goals.

A person that dedicated and has prepared themselves for their success journey . . . . is a person that is confidence in themselves and their ability to succeed. They will also radiate that confidence in their actions . . . . and as a result the people that they come in contact with will have confidence in them.

Preparation + Dedication + Confidence = Success. The person that fully prepared for their success journey has prepared themselves in advance for their success journey and the contingencies that they encounter. They have prepared themselves to cross the finish line first and to enter the winner’s circle of life.   

©2013 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

A Disadvantage is an Opportunity Waiting to be Discovered

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A Disadvantage is an Opportunity Waiting to be Discovered 

“There is an advantage in every disadvantage

and a gift in every problem.”

John Johnson, American Businessman and Publisher   

As I see it. . . . . . . .

A disadvantage is an opportunity waiting to be discovered

How you look at a disadvantage will determine what you see and how you’ll respond to the condition.

When you look at a disadvantage and look for the opportunity you are looking for a way the turn the disadvantage into an advantage and an opportunity. When you’re looking for the opportunity you see the disadvantage through a positive prospective of your glass being half full.

When you’ll be able to see the advantages in your disadvantage you will see the best in your conditions and will look for the ways to maximize your opportunities.

Success will be achieved by the person that can effectively work through their disadvantages and turn them into advantage.

When we look at your world through a positive paradigm we will turn a disadvantage into an advantage.

A disadvantage is an opportunity waiting to discovered . . . . Look for the opportunities and when you find them turn them into a business advantage.

©2012 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

 

Control Your Emotions When You’re Negotiating

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Control Your Emotions When You’re Negotiating

“You cannot always control what goes on outside.

But you can always control what goes on inside.”

Dr. Wayne Dyer, author

As I see it. . . . . . . .

Control your emotions when you’re negotiating

Staying in control of your emotions when you’re negotiating is critical element of successful negotiations.

If you lose control of your emotions you lose control of the negotiating process.

Experienced negotiators will use the tactic of attempting to have you lose control of your emotions when they’re negotiating with you. If they become successful and you lose control of your emotions they take the power position and have a distinct advantage in the negotiating process.  

They will challenge your personally, your ability and your position in the negotiations to disrupt you. Remain focused on the big picture not the opinion of the other person.

Focus on the issues in the negotiation not the people.

The person that can stay in control of their emotions are in the power position in the negotiations. 

Control your emotions when your negotiating and you will increase the potential have having a successful outcome in the negotiations.  

®2012 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

A Problem is a Stepping Stone

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A Problem is a Stepping Stone

“For every problem, there exists a solution . . .

and at the very least . . .

an opportunity.”

Michael Mc Millian, author  

As I see it. . . . . . . .

A problem is a stepping stone

A problem is a stepping stone to what we make of it.

A problem becomes what we see it to be and how we respond to it will determine the direction that we will take.

We can see a problem as an insurmountable road block that stops our forward progress. Or we can see a problem as a step stone that takes us closer to our goals. It’s all in our perception of the problem, the way we respond to the problem and what actions we take to resolve the problem.

When you encounter a problem, look for the solutions and take the necessary actions to correct the problem as quickly as possible.

With every problem look for the opportunities and when you find it take massive action to turn the problem into an advantage.

Turn every problem into a stepping stone that will move you in the direction of your goals.

A problem is a stepping stone to greater opportunity.

©2012 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

Two Things That Make’s a Difference

Motivational Power Quote

Two Things That Make’s a Difference

“You are today what you’ll be

in five years from now,

expect for the people

you meet and the books you read.”

Charlie “Tremendous” Jones

As I see it. . . . . . . .


Two things that make’s a difference.


The people we meet and associate with will impact your life.


Meeting and associating with positive people create a positive environment. We tend to mirror the people we associate with and we will attract people into our circle of influence that are most like us.


We will create either positive or negative associations. Those associations will determine how other people see us and how we see ourselves.


Positive people create positive relationship and a positive self – image.


The books you read will determine who you become.


Investing one hour a day reading in our chosen field would make you a recognized expert in your field within five years.


Read to expand your knowledge, to keep you motivated and to create a cutting edge advantage in what you do.


©2010, Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author