What kind of positive reminders do you surround yourself with?
… it’s simple and always useful for me. These are some of my favorites. I hope they are helpful for you too.
Every good wish,
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If you want to grow your business, grow your network, and grow your influence consider how good you are at putting the spotlight on others. It’s natural to think “I want to grow my exposure, to be seen as the expert, and put the spotlight on me!” I’m not saying to never talk about your accomplishments or expertise. There are certainly times and places that this is important. What I am saying is that a great strategy for raising your profile is to shine the light on others.
Here are some ideas for spotlighting others:
Make shining the spotlight on others a priority. Set goals around how many boosts to other people’s platforms you’ll give.
You will build huge amounts of what my friend Debra Poneman calls relationship capital. (Here’s my interview with Debra to learn more.) You’ll be seen as someone who is an influencer, a giver and someone people want to stay in touch with. You’ll also feel great in the process.
And most importantly … generous people are hot!
Think of your network as a campfire.
It’s stays hotter, the flames are brighter when you keep adding fuel to it. Tend to your fire. Fan the flames.
Light up your world with generosity!
Every good wish,
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Have you ever had the experience of noticing something over and over? Maybe you keep seeing the same number when you notice the time, on license plates, and when you check out at the store? Often we might think “oh, that’s weird” and then move on. But what if there is a message there for you? I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately as I keep seeing hawks flying and feathers on the ground.
I remember being a little girl and finding feathers. I’d pick them up, notice how they felt and often saved them. In the past few weeks I’ve been seeing feathers almost every day when I’ve been on walks. I don’t think I’ve noticed finding feathers since I was about 6. Now I see them frequently. Hmmm…interesting.
Here’s one I found the other day.
AND, I also started to see hawks. 
The first time I was walking in a forest preserve near my house. It was while I was doing a silent retreat and I was present enough to hear it and see it fly overhead. Then I started seeing them all the time. We recently drove to Atlanta to see family and I saw at least 40 of them on the drives there and back!
It started to be a game for me. If I tried hard could I spot a feather or a hawk? What I noticed was that when I tried to find feathers and hawks… nothing. When I relaxed and was present with my attention it’s like… they found me.
I got super curious about this, what did it mean? I got on Google and searched the meaning of feathers, and the meaning of hawks. Somehow I felt the true answers were more specific for me than what I found online. So here’s what I’m playing with now for the meaning:
Is this actually what it means? I don’t know but it feels very right and I’m going with it.
Here are some suggestions for you to boost your inner wisdom.
The first step is to actually notice signs that are showing up for you. Do this with curiosity and lightness.
When you are thinking “oh that’s so cool” this is pointing you in the right direction.
Last month I looked up and saw this:
I know you have deep wisdom sending you messages all the time. Please let me know what signs you’re seeing and what they mean to you!
Every good wish,
P.S. When you’re ready … if you’re curious about what signs might be there for you around money and prosperity and want some help interpreting them – let me know. Just email me at ellen@ellenrogin.com and put “signs” in the subject line.
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Ever had thoughts about money that keep you up at night or give you a pit in your stomach? I suspect the answer is … of course! Maybe they sound like this, “I’m so scared about what’s happening in the world right now. What will this mean for our future? Am I going to be okay?” You are certainly not alone; we’ve all slipped into the pit of worry at some point. There is so much change and uncertainty in the world, especially now, and for many people this is deeply uncomfortable.
The problem is not only do these scarcity-focused thoughts feel bad, but they limit your ability to see creative solutions and opportunities, and hurt your decision-making capabilities. When you can shift from feeling fearful and freaked about your money to a state of equanimity your results will be so much better. Maybe you’re thinking, ‘When my situation changes, then I can feel calm and clear.’ Is it possible that you’ve got that backwards? What if instead you first shift your thinking and feelings and then your situation will change?
It’s like saying “When I have more energy, then I’ll work out,” only to realize working out actually gives you more energy.
So how do you do this?
That’s just the way it is.
This is a dangerous and passive way to see things. That’s just the way it is limits your ability to even consider a different way to be or try a different approach. If your approach to some of the following thoughts is ‘that’s just the way it is’ do you think it will be easier or more difficult to see a better result?
Can you see how these are limiting your ability to find creative solutions and opportunities?
Now I’m not saying fight against what is happening. I’m saying adjust the meaning you assign to what is happening. Yes, we are in a global pandemic. Yes, there are many people suffering. Does that mean that you are destined for failure? Of course not. Does that mean you can’t continue to do good work so you are better able to help? Absolutely not.
these are inspired by Byron Katie and an exercise she calls The Work (definitely check out her amazing exercise).
Notice a thought you have about money and ask:
Wishing you equanimity,
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Remember when you were little and kids used to call each other fakers?
Whether you were actually faking it then, or not, the label stung. Too bad we didn’t outgrow this fear of being seen as an imposter.
If you’re being honest, have you ever worried that people will find out you’re not all that great, that you aren’t that good at what you’re doing, or that if they knew the truth they’d never work with you? Well, you’re not alone.
Around 70% of people feel this way at times. This seems especially true for women in predominately male industries.
Here’s a short video with a couple of quick tips to help stop feeling like a fraud. I also talk about a few celebs you might be surprised feel this way too.
Every good wish,
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About a year ago I went on my first silent retreat – 7 days at Spirit Rock outside of San Francisco. Doing a retreat was part of the requirements for my teacher certification with The Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute – the mindfulness programs that were born at Google.
The silent retreat was one of the hardest and most impactful things I’ve done for my personal and professional growth.
It wasn’t hard for me to not talk (which is weird as talking is a big part of my professional life), but it was hard in unexpected ways. I didn’t expect to be so achy from sitting meditating. We got up every hour, I had every sort of cushion, bolster, and pillow, but I still really hurt. I didn’t expect to get lonely. I’ve travelled a lot by myself, but had never gone this long without talking to my family. It got boring – I’m not used to being so undistracted by outside influences like my phone and Netflix.
And…
I learned more about the nature of my thoughts, and how I deal (or don’t deal) with uncomfortable emotions, than ever before.
I was signed up to do a 10-day loving kindness retreat at Spirit Rock in July. Of course this was cancelled, and the leaders offered a 4-day virtual retreat. At first I thought, ‘how could I do this at home?’ Then I realized this is amazing training for bringing more mindfulness into my everyday life.
I emailed my plan for doing the at-home silent retreat to a friend and here’s what I heard back:
“I can’t imagine doing a silent retreat here at home. I feel guilty enough when I want to drink coffee alone.”
Ahhh… why is it we feel guilty taking time for ourselves? It might be the greatest gift we can give to those we serve and love.
my meditation practice is likely one of the best things I do for my business. I know it’s also a great way to be more prosperous.Every good wish,
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Are you one of the 950,000+ who’s read (and loved) The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann? Then you know what a gem this book is. If you haven’t read it yet, put this book at the top of your reading list.
I had the joy to meet Bob many years ago. He is an amazing thought leader and an even more amazing human. I was lucky enough to get him to say ‘yes’ to being on my livestream show through Horsesmouth. The show is geared to financial advisors, but most often my guests have terrific information no matter your business.
I’m on the livestream most Tuesdays at 1:00pm CST here if you want to catch more great guests. It’s also typically streamed to my LinkedIn account when I’m live. Let’s connect on LinkedIn if we’re not already so you can watch.
Remember when you give good you live good!
Every good wish,
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Handling money can be complex and confusing, especially in our volatile world. Right? A professional is going to have the expertise, be less emotional, and definitely know more than you. Right?
Well… maybe yes and maybe no. Or, maybe sometimes. But definitely not always.
This person knows your situation from the inside and out. Who? Why it’s you silly rabbit!
You might be thinking, “damn right it’s me!” Or, maybe instead thinking, “Don’t call me a silly rabbit – you’re the one who’s got this all wrong Ellen. I suck when it comes to money. It doesn’t interest me, I’m no good at managing it, and I’m scared of making big mistakes.”
Here’s what I’m talking about. What you think and say about your money makes a huge impact on what shows up in your life.
This is worth repeating…
So what are you saying to yourself? Most people are hard of hearing when to listening to their own money thoughts and beliefs. If you want better financial results, and to feel increased contentment when it comes to your money, start listening to yourself. Most importantly, start hearing your own good intentions.
like: “I’ve got this.” “This isn’t so hard.” “I am always able to bring money in when I need it.”
Or …
Are you like most people who at times are like the mean teacher who thought they were helping by telling you how you’d never succeed? Do you berate yourself for making mistakes? Ever say or think: “I don’t have a head for money.” “I wish someone else would just take care of this for me.” “I’m such an idiot – I never should have done that!”
We’ve all had times of worry and insecurity around money. And, hanging out in this place of scarcity thoughts while hoping for prosperity is like swimming in sludge and thinking it’s a great workout. Could you end up in better shape? Maybe. And, you could end up feeling like crap and making it much harder to get the results you desire.
I’m all for outsourcing the things that others can do better than I can or things that aren’t a good use of my time (for example, I’m a CPA and I don’t do my own taxes). But please …
Once you get quiet and listen to your own good advice your path to prosperity becomes clear.
P.S. When you’re ready and the time is right, let me know if you want to have a conversation about how to listen to your own good intentions when it comes to money. Just email me at ellen@ellenrogin.com and put “intentions” in the subject line.
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A few years back I created this Money Manifesto.
I was thinking about you today, and thought you might appreciate seeing this too.
Anything you’d add to your Money Manifesto?
To your prosperity,
P.S. When the time is right … If you’re looking for ways to manifest more for your business and want to chat about how to do that send me an email at ellen@ellenrogin.com and put “manifest” in the subject line.
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As I’ve been learning about formal mentoring programs (where you pay for advice, systems and counsel in an area you are looking to grow) I’ve been thinking about the idea of “paying” for mentoring. In the past I had the idea that mentoring is something that more experienced people just do as a way to “give back.” Then I realized this thinking is flawed. Whether there is a formal professional mentoring relationship, or an informal one, in order for them to be successful there should always be some type of exchange of value.
Have you had a mentor in your business life?
If you’ve been in the business world for a while, chances are you’ve had formal as well as informal ones. Likely you’ve been a mentor to someone else as well.
These might be people who love and care about you, who want to see you succeed. For me I think of my dad, who had his own architecture firm for years, as my first mentor. He held the vision of me being in my own business well before I did. Then there’s my friend Debbie’s dad, Richard Mesirow, who was an incredible mentor for me in the financial services industry. I’ll never forget one of the first pieces of advice he gave me when I worked for him during the summers in college. I said I didn’t think I wanted to be in financial services because I didn’t want to sell. He said “what I do isn’t selling; I’m adding value and helping people.” I thought ‘well I can do that!’
These are people you can call for advice and they are happy to help.
How you pay them: You “pay” them through gratitude and quite possibly through your success. These people will feel so great knowing they had a positive impact on you.
These might include someone like an author or a speaker who you don’t know personally. Lynne Twist, author of The Soul of Money, was a mentor to me for many years even before I actually had the opportunity to meet her. I learned so much from her wisdom and it deeply informed my views on prosperity and money. I had followed her for years and then actually met Lynne in person. And when I got to travel to the Amazon Rainforest with her it was amazing for me.
These are people who don’t even know they are mentoring you, but you are guided to a better future by their example and teachings. You might be this type of mentor for someone and not even be aware of it.
How you pay them: You “pay” these types of mentors by recommending their books, sharing their posts, commenting, and perhaps even sending them a note of gratitude.
Many firms and organizations have mentoring programs. I’ve helped set up a program like this at my former financial services firm. This is where you are paired with someone who has experience you’d like to gain. The key is to have a match that is a good fit. What you are looking for is an area where they excel. As a mentee you are driving the relationship. You are asking for advice in areas you want to grow.
How you pay them: You “pay” them with great follow through so they feel their advice is being heard. You express your gratitude and share your wins. They also get paid by learning from you and through the experience of having to clarify their own processes in a way that they can communicate well with you.
You engage or enroll in a program or one-on-one relationship with people who can help you grow in areas you need knowledge and support. Over the years I’ve been in a variety of these types of relationships. I just didn’t call them mentoring programs. For example, while we were writing what became our book Picture Your Prosperity, I worked with Chris Attwood, Janet Attwood, Marci Shimoff and Geoff Affleck (all bestselling authors) to learn how to write a great book proposal, work with an agent, etc. Their mentoring helped us to write a book and get on the NY Times Bestseller list. I would not have done this without their mentoring. A great return on my investment with them. I’ve joined other mentoring programs over the years for my speaking and now I’m involved with the Thought Leaders Business School and being mentored by one of their founders, Peter Cook.
How you pay them: Well … you actually pay them. The way I’ve always assessed whether it would be a worthwhile investment is to think: how many new clients, or speaking engagements, would I need to recoup this cost? I’ve never been sorry that I’ve invested in myself and my business.
Every good wish,
P.S. When the time is right … If you’re looking for ways to turn your vision into reality for your business and want to chat about how to do that send me an email at ellen@ellenrogin.com and put “let’s chat!” in the subject line.
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