My Secret to Success

In the last two weeks I've been asked to share my secrets to success. Both requests are for events I'm attending and/or doing a presentation. While there are many things that contribute to my success, the #1 thing is this...

My #1 secret is that I invest in working with mentors and coaches. There's nothing like spending time with someone who has been there, done that. Not only do I want their support and insights, but I want to fast-track my own business and personal growth and development. I've invested a lot of money on coaches and every penny has been worth it. Usually I realize there is something missing in my business or something I need to do better.

Then I match it with the person who is expert in that area. I'll often start by getting to know a person I'm interested in learning from. I'll follow them, subscribe to their ezine, buy a starter product to see their style and content. I watch and listen to what others are saying. Then, generally after meeting the mentor/coach in person, I'll know whether or not we're a good fit. I've worked with a lot of exceptional people and each has contributed to an element of my success. If you want to grow, you need to invest in mentoring/coaching. Period.

For the last 9 months I've been working with Terri Levine. I had the good fortune to meet Terri in person at a mastermind meeting after having followed and known her for at least 9 years. I was at a point in my business where I was doing pretty well and I knew I needed to take it up a few notches. Terri has an amazing knack for cutting right to the core of the issue and then offering valuable solutions and ideas that create new opportunities and more revenue. She's tough and loving and doesn't shy away from giving me a kick in the butt when I need it.

Terri's in Los Angeles this weekend presenting a two-day workshop on Entrepreneurial Bootstrapping. I know I'll soak up a lot of great content and be inspired and mentored to continuing achieving great things.

What's your secret to success?

Comments

[a.i.s.]

Sorry, I mean to ask this: Who is the author of this post?

[Denise Wakeman]

Hi Christine, sorry it's not clear that I'm the author of the post. My name is all over this blog so my assumption is that people know I author the posts. Unless I specifically say that a post is by a guest author, all content is authored by me.

Blog on!

[a.i.s.]

Hi Denise,

I guess it was the thumb nail. Is it you also?

Also I want to let you know that I find your posts informative and helpful. Thanks
for doing them.

Best,
Christine

[Denise Wakeman]

The picture in the post is Terri Levine, my coach.

Glad to know you find my blog posts helpful and informative!

[a.i.s.]

Hi again,

...could have thought of that. Sorry.

In a previous post you mention closing your comment function, because of misuse. Too many
people just dropping a note to support business and boost sales.

Ive been wondering about this. Obvioulsy everybody must make an income. On the other hand
the web is not intrinsingly good for business only. It is just as useful to promote cultural content,
which for the sake of this idea I define as everything that is not money making.

In your support of blogging, I wonder what is your view on this?

All the best,
Christine

[Tom Troughton]

I agree that there is nothing like getting the advice of an expert to guide the way. Working with someone in person is great and there are a lot of ways to connect with experts and take advantage of online programs that are available too.

[Seona Company]

@Tom.. yes ageed working with experts in their field is a great way to get hands on experience and learn from the masters themselves...

and ways to connect are numourous... from twitter to facebook, and a thousand blogs in between....