Ambassador of Possibility

Has the comforting knock of opportunity been absent from your door lately?  If you are one of the millions of people who haven’t heard that sweet tap-tap-tapping in a while, it is time to start leveraging yourself to create an abundance of opportunities. 

Leverage (as it relates to business and the individual) can be defined in many ways, but my preferred definition is the ability to expand results through the strategic development and use of relationships and resources.  In the book I wrote with Robert G. Allen titled The One Minute Millionaire: The Enlightened Way to Wealth (OMM), we outline six wealth creating ways to leverage yourself and your business.

The following is an overview of the 6 leverage creating principles taught in the section “Applying Maximum Leverage” from The One Minute Millionaire on page 116- 118. 

“Alone, you are without leverage. You have to rely on your own knowledge, your own experience, your own money, and your own resources…eventually, your resources run out.” –The One Minute Millionaire, page 116

1. Have a Mentor- I have taught you about the value of mentorship before in this blog.  When you have a mentor you have their knowledge.  Work with you mentor as closely as possible, especially if you are attempting to break into an area where you don’t have experience.  The reason we outlined this as a way to create leverage is because when you have a mentor’s wisdom backing you up, you are less likely to make beginner’s mistakes.  Avoiding such mistakes and making informed, strategic decisions can save you vast amounts of money and time.
2. Be Part of a Team- T.E.A.M. stands for Together Everyone Achieves Miracles. Being part of a team creates leverage because you aren’t solely relying on your knowledge.  An effective team is made up of people with complementing skills (dreamers, drivers, and builders).  Each member of your team (including you) needs to leverage their unique talents and skills in such a way that each member is working on the portion of the project that is their area of strength and genius. 
3. Build a Powerful Network- It only takes one person to change the course of your business and life.  Developing relationships and partnering with people who have large networks will allow you more opportunities to meet that key person.  Your network is your networth.  It only takes ONE!
4. Tap into the power of the Infinite Network- The universe works in mysterious ways.  You never know when the right connection of opportunity will come along.  Be bold and ask the universe for exactly what you want.  Know in your heart of hearts that it is on its way.  When it comes, be open, receptive, and thankful. 
5. Tools- Today’s business world is blessed with the ability to transfer information (and money) instantaneously.  Don’t discount the power of the internet.  Use its speed and networking capabilities to create leverage.  There is an infinite amount of information available on-line, it is waiting for you to utilize it. 
6. Systemize- Millionaires create systems.  They figure out the formula of success that works for them and they adapt it to every endeavor they undertake.  Systemizing saves time and money because it employs proven techniques.  If you don’t have your own system, adapt your mentors’ to your business.  There are systems for every industry, do research and become familiar with best practices.  Read as many biographies about successful individuals as possible.  Learn from the greats!

No matter what it is that you are trying to leverage, you must be prepared.  If an opportunity presents itself, but you aren’t prepared, it isn’t an opportunity for you.  Take pride in your preparation because without it, no matter how well you leverage yourself, you will not be able to accomplish anything.  Action is the key to attraction and leverage is the key to traction.  

-Mark