In
this issue:
From
the heart
Words
of Support ~Are
you a support-able woman?
Resources
From
the heart
It
is a great time to be in a home business. Sharing the journey with
my wife and watching her become more fulfilled and empowered is a
blessing.
In fact, her entry into the Direct Selling world put things in motion
that have changed my life in a profound way.
The majority of my inspiration today comes from the many amazing women
I have met, and continue to meet.
In
the classic success book Think And Grow Rich, author Napoleon Hill
describes how sharing a life with a powerful woman was the catalyst for
many great men to realize and step into their greatness.
As I
observe the changes in my life since I met my wife, I know this to be
true. And, I look forward with eager anticipation as our future unfolds
together.
Be successful – together.
Words of Support
How support-able a woman are you?
In my journey as a Coach and a Direct Sales supporter, I frequently
hear that many women are frustrated with the lack
of support they receive from their significant other.
One of my guiding principles is: No woman actually needs a
man in order to be successful. When she knows it, she steps
into her power and owns her success. When he knows it, it allows him to
respect her power and be supportive in the way that serves her best.
My wife was single for 14 years before we met. She raised an awesome
daughter single-handed and enjoyed success as an executive. There was
no doubt in my mind that this woman
does not need me to function and will be as successful as she wants to
be.
I am passionate about supporting her anyway I can and love
opportunities to be able to do so. Being a powerful and capable woman,
she frequently just gets going and doesn’t need anything from
me.
There are many opportunities that I see where I can be of service.
Sometimes it is a fit for her, other times she remains focused on what
is in front of her.
My second guiding principle: It is HER business. No matter
what, it is her business to run any way that she chooses. And,
of course, to be responsible for her results.
My wife knows that I am available to her anytime for whatever she
needs. When she does not call on me, I know that she is in her power
and that it is not an indication that she does not
need me.
Several of the powerful women I have met who expressed a desire for
more support from their partner were amazed to realize that they were
significantly contributing to the lack of it. Quite a paradox.
To be supported, you must be support-able.
Being in your own power is a crucial element to
being successful. Being open and taking advantage of support from
others will enable you to leverage your power more effectively, be more
productive and have a positive impact on your relationship.
Your other half will greatly appreciate the opportunity to be of
service & value and will enjoy the feeling of being needed.
(Note – that needing something and being needy are two
majorly different things).
If you desire more support, you must open yourself up to being
support-able. This may not be easy at first, if you are used to flying
solo. As you look ahead to your day’s activities, look for
tasks that you could delegate. What tasks are on your list that your
partner would be willing to do? What talents do they have that you
could benefit from?
Shift into an ‘us’ perspective. What activities do
you have on your agenda that could be done together?
If you accomplish your objectives earlier, how could you use
the extra time together?
If it is truly important to you to accomplish something by yourself,
that is okay. Simply communicating that fact – and letting
them know you will have other opportunities for them – will
go a long way to maintaining their interest in supporting you.
The simplest, most effective way to leverage your power and maintain
the support of your partner is to acknowledge them and appreciate them.
Let them know how much it means to
you to have their love and share their life. And, what a key part they
are of the future that you hold the vision for.
The most important part of my journey with my wife is
‘us’. Without that, nothing else really matters.
Mark Semple CCC
www.successfultogethercoaching.com
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