Welcome to another Success Tips Newsletter, coming to you less than 10-days outside of Christmas.
As it has been a little while since my last newsletter I thought that I would simply list all of the main highlights of the last month...
3rd November: We helped our son Finnegan celebrate his first birthday at Sydney's Taronga Zoo (can you believe that it has been one year already)
During November: My wife Katherine and I started going to dance classes
During November: Finnegan started swimming lessons
15-16 November: Was over in Perth speaking at an event called Millionaire Divas
20th November: Katherine and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary
21-22nd November: Back in Auckland for another speaking engagement
30th November: Finnegan started taking his first steps and it was so amazing to watch (I am a very proud dad)
2nd December: Back in Melbourne for another speaking engagement
8th-10th December: Went to Port Macquarie for an extended work christmas party involving; Paintball, Go-Karting, Golf, Bowling, Air Hockey, Swimming, Poker and Drinking - we had an awesome time.
11th-12th December: Meeting with a lady named Charlotte about the possibility of taking the "Secrets Exposed" series to the U.K. (more news on that in the coming months)
Now that is just the highlights...
...And in between all of that I have been working very hard laying the foundation for some big plans in 2009!
Trust me, the things we have planned are BIG and you are going to love the extra value that we are going to be bringing you.
I really can't say anything until next year, but just to satisfy your curiosity I will say that there is going to be some major events, new product launches, intimate interviews with many of the stars of the "Secrets Exposed" series and much more.
So look out for more information coming your way real soon!
Now let's move onto this today's Success Tip, which is an article about the magic of Christmas.
I'm sure that you will enjoy reading this article and find great value in the various ideas and success principles it contains.
Your Friend in Success,
PS. Because a lot of people keep emailing me asking to see some new photos of Finnegan, here is a selection of some of my favourite photos. Please enjoy them!
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TEAM CLAUSE: The benefits of working together
By Dale Beaumont
There was a time when Santa was real. Lying in bed on Christmas Eve, I knew the sooner I fell asleep the sooner I would get that brand new BMX. I wanted to sleep but I couldn't. What I really wanted was to sneak a glimpse of the big, jolly man in red himself.
Every year I fought the relentless battle with sleep, however, tiredness always prevailed and with the blink of an eye I was literally in another world. Another Eve gone and another sack full of presents left as proof that I had been visited during the night.
Sifting through memories of noisy rooftops and empty milk glasses, I had often questioned Santa's existence while contemplating how one man could possibly travel to so many houses in just one night. But after taking the BMX for a test ride, I didn't give it another thought and quickly convinced myself that it was magic elf powder.
Many years later as I thought about this, I realised that perhaps I was onto something. No, it had nothing to do with magic powder, but it did have to do with his helpers.
Santa's evolution as an iconic figure of the festive seasons was a result of a supportive team. His elves and reindeers made Santa successful. As I became an adult I understood that his team extended beyond just elves and reindeers, but also included parents and consumerists.
Perhaps this Christmas experience can teach us something about team work, and how we can make something out of nothing if we have the right people.
Dasher and Dancer, Prancer and Vixen, Comet...
Prior to take-off, Santa ensures that his reindeers have been given careful consideration. They are well-fed and groomed and excited about their night ahead. On returning to the North Pole, the reindeers receive immediate attention. They have played an integral role in Santa's success, and he ensures that they are well-looked after.
Brad Sugars, Action Coach Chairman, rates people as the most important ingredient of a successful entrepreneur. He says "a great jockey can get an average horse to win, but an average jockey can stop even a great horse from having any chance of success."
Appreciate the people who work for you, no matter how large or small their role is.
Little people dressed in green
A cheerful melody floats amongst a workshop filled with little men and women dressed in green outfits. This is where Santa's dreams are literally built. His little helpers share his vision and make it happen.
Sue Whyte, owner of Intimo, believes that she could not have built her dream company without loyal staff by her side. For her, people are a company's greatest asset so you need to hire the right people.
Surround yourself with people that share your passion.
The non-believers
All over the world there are grown-ups sneaking through the house on Christmas Eve, scoffing down cookies and drinking glasses of milk. Adults, in an effort to keep the Christmas spirit alive, have the power to keep Santa Clause in business.
According to Carol Comer, founder of High Impact, word of mouth is the most effective form of promotion and she encourages her clients to 'spread the word'. She understands that it is her customers' perception and opinions that help her stay in business.
Whether consumers use your business or not, ensure that you're spoken about highly.
Fake beards and tall elves
Malls and shops housing Santa's with wool glued to their chins and elves in pants that end at their knees are, nevertheless, a reminder of the Christmas spirit. Retail outlets transform the dream-like qualities of the North Pole into an everyday reality over the Christmas period.
Phillip Mills believes that it takes years of hard work to turn a vision into reality, so you need to recruit a team capable of achieving your vision and turning your dream into a reality.
Recruit people that are willing to help you actualise your dreams.
In Wrapping Up
Understand that Santa Clause's success greatly depends on the efforts of his team. Without the help of his elves and reindeers, how can Santa deliver millions and millions of presents to children all over the world? (No, it's not magic powder.) And without the parents and consumerists how would Santa's reputation have strengthened and his longevity sustained?
So over this Christmas period, I ask you to take some time to share a thought for those special people who help you everyday.
* All of the people mentioned in this article are featured contributors in the 'Secrets Exposed' Series.
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