Guest Post by Liz Pabon
After working with women entrepreneurs for the past five years, and of course being one myself, I've noticed a common thread the most successful share.
It's what enables them to create massive amounts of income the moment they set their minds to it.
It's what attracts opportunities to them at the speed of light.
It's what makes the difference between wishing for success and experiencing success.
That difference is desire.
Or so I thought...
While desire certainly tops the list of success trait patterns, wanting isn't always enough to get us moving. Our desire for success can sometimes lead us down a winding road of disillusionment, distress and questioning our ability and direction.
You see without desire's 'lucky charm' the road to success is like a road with no end in sight. Try as you might, you can't seem to get to your final destination fast enough.
The real common denominator amongst hugely successful women from all walks of life is sheer, unadulterated will.
Where does will come from?
Some believe it's something you're born with while others (present company included) believe we all possess that ever powerful force…how else can you account for saying no to that last piece of chocolate cake you eyeballed all evening? They don't call it "will power" for nothing!
And the power generator of will starts in the mind.
What an incredible muscle and tool you possess yet few of you understand and use it fully. I've certainly been guilty of being asleep at the wheel of my life not tapping into the power of my will to make things happen and instead, dreaming (wishing) and yearning for more; more success, more money, more freedom.
All the success, power, money and freedom you want is within your grasp. But if you rely on desire alone without combining will, you'll risk wondering how you'll ever get that next joint partnership, or the funds to expand your team.
Your determination combined with your desire to excel is the winning mix that will literally transform your life because your will demands that what you desire come to fruition.
Recognize that you are a glorious, powerful instrument for change (no matter your line of work) and every resource you need to move you to a whole new level of success is lying dormant (or partially used) within you.
When you connect with that force and free yourself from worry or fear you are standing fully in your power and your MavHERick™ spirit. It takes a connection with this independent, optimistic and courageous part of you to make the shift you need to grow and thrive.
And along the way, you not only engage with the power you already possess but you inspire heroism, and excellence from others.
Let's use the month of March to collectively join hands and support the MavHERick™ in us all. I've coined March the MavHERick™ Magic Marathon month. With each purchase of my book, "The MavHERick™ Mind: How to Win the Battle for Success by Using What You've Got to Get What You Want," I will donate proceeds to the eWomen Network and Women for Hire foundations.
Your support of this cause will help empower women from all walks of life remember two things: 1) they already possess the greatest power of all... the power of desire and will and 2) they are not alone...
Liz Pabon is an award-winning publisher and author. To support her MavHERick™ Magic Marathon month movement, visit her at www.mavherickmind.com.
©Copyright 2008 Liz Pabon. All rights reserved.
About Liz:
An International business coach and brand strategist, Liz's branding and success insights have been featured in the books; Inspiration to Realization Volume III, Power & Soul, publications such as Comstock's Business, and Personal Success magazines. A columnist for Personal Branding magazine, her advice has been spotlighted on Entrepreneur Magazine Radio and her articles have been published worldwide.
A former Media Executive, Liz established her background in marketing communication as a VP of Sales & Marketing at some of the world's leading media publishers. Having a passion for entrepreneurship, Liz P. Communications was born.
As the company's CEO and Branding Maven, Liz specializes in developing brand and business development strategies that help empower female entrepreneurs to connect with their purpose and design profitable businesses that is fueled by spirit, smarts and strategy.
Liz enjoys reading, watching classic movies (Hitchcock and anything featuring Doris Day & Rock Hudson are amongst her favorites), spending time with her hunky husband and three "fur" kids. An avid shoe and handbag queen, Liz enjoys adding new items to her court of accessories. On occasion, she lifts weights and has a passion for yoga... you've got to be fit to strut in those shoes!
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