ADvantage Solutions Newsletter January 2003

Published Monthly by Joeann Fossland, GRI, LTG

Coaching High Achievers For Success In The Game of Life

(520)744-8731 email: Joeann@joeann.com   (800) 597-4196 Fax

ADvantage Solutions, LLC    PO Box 133 Cortaro, AZ 85652

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Advantage Solutions E-News
A monthly newsletter from Coach Joeann Fossland

January 2003 ISSUE

  1. Joeann's Musings : Opportunity vs. Distraction
  2. Advantage Thinking:  The Power of 3
  3. More Advantage Thinking:What differentiates you?
  4. Fossland's Free Forums
  5. Book of the Month
  6. Resources

 

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There are still a few spots left!

 

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Another TRUE OPPORTUNITY !!!

The Alaska Adventure

 

July 10-12, 2003

 

Combine learning with a vacation of a lifetime...or just come to learn and network! For more information about it click here :

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or visit www.joeann.com/alaska.htm

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October 3-5 Scottsdale
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Borrowed  Wisdom

ON REALITY


"Reality is the leading cause of stress amongst those in touch with it. " Jane Wagner

"Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one."
Albert Einstein

 

"Five senses; an incurably abstract intellect; a haphazardly selective memory; a set of preconceptions and assumptions so numerous that I can never examine more than minority of them - never become conscious of them all. How much of total reality can such an apparatus let through?"
 C. S. Lewis

 

"Be careful what you pretend to be because you are what you pretend to be."      Kurt Vonnegut

 

"Your goals, minus your doubts, equal your reality." Ralph Marston

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Joeann Fossland, GRI,LTG,RECS Master Certified Coach

Advantage Solutions Group
P O Box 133
Cortaro, AZ  85652
Phone: 520.744.8731
Fax: 800.597.4196
Email:
joeann@joeann.com
URL: http://www.joeann.com

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Joeann's Musings: Opportunities vs. Distractions
 
 
A Coach often uses distinctions to expand client's perspective to enable them to think in new ways. Language is a powerful tool that human's have in their kit that other species lack that enables us to reframe the way we see things and make better choices from the enlarged perspective.
 
The distinction between OPPORTUNITIES & DISTRACTIONS has been a very powerful one for me.
I never wanted to miss an opportunity and often found myself trying to juggle too many things, not bringing the level of excellence I'd like to any of them. I also would miss the chance to "go deep" with the opportunities that would have been great ones for me because my energies were spread across so many projects. The Jack(or Jane) of All Trades but Master of None Syndrome!
 
As I have helped clients design their plans for an Awesome 2003, I find many are struggling with this same issue when deciding what goals and roles to include for this year. You, too, may be holding on to "old" obligations or commitments that have already given you their fruit. By resigning from  a committee or from a leads group where you are comfortable and competent, but where you aren't growing, you enable someone else to take your spot and learn and contribute. You know it is time to move on or say no when you notice your heart doesn't SING at the thought of THAT involvement.
 
The same principle is useful with many other areas, such as marketing choices, client needs and requests for help from others. Ask yourself, does it fit with YOUR big picture this year? Does it excite you or fulfill you? Or does it stress you ?
 
Then choose only the items and commitments that are true opportunities for your life for this year. By choosing carefully with conscious thought, you be able to focus your attention. Know the distractions will take energy and dissipate your results. And, if there is an opportunity you pass by now, it will probably be available or surface again in the future.
Less is often more!

Advantage Thinking: Joeann's Rule of 3

 

 

This year, I ask you to choose only 3!


Three big goals for the year.

Three areas each month that will take you closer to those 3 goals.

Three areas of focus each week that are the important/non-urgent areas.

And then each day: Which Three things TODAY would make the most difference?

You will find power by simplifying to 3. You can then focus as a laser with an intensity that was not available when you were focusing on 20+ items.

Advantage Thinking: What differentiates you?

What do you do better than anyone else?
 
 I believe "Life is too short to perfect your weaknesses." By identifying the gift or gifts that you are blessed with and offering that to those who will benefit most, you will naturally excel.
Our own strengths are often transparent to us, because they are so easy for us. We assume everyone can easily do what comes easy to us.
 
A good way to get more insight into what your true gifts and strengths are is by asking others. Choose at least 10 people and just ask them what they see as your dominant strength. A pattern will most likely arise. Use the information you gain by thinking about how that gift or strength can be better utilized or expressed.
 
For instance, if you hear repeatedly that people feel you are a very empathetic listener, consider which niches in the market really need that. People moving because of stressful situations such as divorce or death may be areas where this is needed....
Whatever YOUR strength is, you can brainstorm some about who is the buyer or seller that needs that quality. Another way to approach it, is by making a list of the traits of your "ideal client".
Think of the type people you really enjoy working with and what it was about those transactions that made it easy or fulfilling. Most likely there is a fit to that transparent strength with these people.
 
When you clarify what's different about you, you give yourself the reason why someone should pick you!  A great resource for this thinking is a book by Dr. Lynda Falkenstein called Nichecraft. It guides you through 9 steps to building a business reflective of your strong suit!
Fossland's Free Forums: The upcoming events

What's Your Best Niche?            

 February     14    9 AM Pacific Time

If "Life is too short to perfect your weaknesses," what strengths can you leverage into business? How do you know how to match this to the needs of the public? Will have a lively discussion to get your brain thinking! 

Working Moms Quest for Sanity                     y           March  19    10 AM PDT

If you've just become a mom or are struggling with balancing small children with your career, this coaching call is for you. We share strategies for sanity AND having a business you love. This is now a brainstorming and support group, meeting the 3rd Wed of each month.

Register by replying to this email with Topic, your name, city, company,and phone  Please note: times above are Pacific Daylight (California) Time, please adjust for your time zone or at http://www.joeann.com/classesregistration.htm 
 

Book of the MONTH!!!!!

The Art of Possibility

by Rosalind and Ben Zander is one of the best books I've read about reframing your thinking to be able to truly create what you want in life. It is a fast and enjoyable read with great examples from Ben's work as the Boston Philharmonic conductor.

If you'd like a bit more POSSIBILITY in your life...if you don't start each day wildly excited about the day that will be unfolding in front of you....GET THIS BOOK!!!!

Resources & Shameless Plugs
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