Playing Bigger
I went to Fabienne Frederickson’s Client Appreciation event in Marina Del Rey on Thursday night. I’m still buzzed because I was SO inspired by not just her words and advice, but by the many attendees that I spoke to who had previously taken her workshops and experienced profound transformations in their businesses and attitudes about success.
Getting the chance to give Fabienne a hug and chat with her was worth the drive for me, but what I was most moved by was the sincerity and passion these women (and men – Jonathan Mitchell, you were awesome!) had about growing their businesses in a way that serves people. I mean if all you ever watched was reality TV and late night infomercials (which it seems the majority of people in this country does), you would never get the idea that that is what building a business is all about: Serving people. Sharing your gifts and talents in a way that helps someone else to grow, thrive, learn, etc.
After having been online for a few months, I’d heard (and I must admit, grown quite weary of) all the rhetoric such as “Play a Bigger Game”, Take your Business to the Next Level”, “Master your Mindset”, et. al. Seriously, all I kept saying to myself was “can someone please just tell me how to get some paying customers…please?”
But after Fabienne’s event, I must say that the phrase “playing a bigger game” takes on a whole new meaning for me now. It’s not about rhetoric; it’s about recognizing, and constantly reminding ourselves, that it is our DUTY to share what we know with other people. We are responsible for helping others by being our authentic selves and operating “our magic” as only we can. It’s why we’re here.
The other major thing that stays with me from that eveing is a quote that Fabienne attributed to one of her mentors, but unfortunately I can’t remember who it was. Nonetheless, it’s a powerful quote, one that’s been playing over and over in my head for the past 2 days:
“When you’re interested in something, you do what’s convenient; when you’re committed to something, you do whatever it takes.”
I know that those words alone will inspire me to keep taking action to spread the word about my business – to share my gifts with whomever my path crosses in the hopes of helping as many people as I can.
What about you? What inspires you to share your talents with the world around you?
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Tisha,
wonderful post. Thank you for sharing with us, your take away from this amazing event. I could feel the positive vibes through the screen all the way to Slovakia!
We are on the same boat Tisha, taking journey of serving our gifts to others. I do believe we all have been born with purpose and talents, and I feel deep inside me, that unleashing talents in others is my purpose. It keeps me waking up each day with joy in my eyes and heart full of love and passion.
Knowing there are more of “us” out there is truly uplifting for me, as Slovakia is still somehow neglecting matters of purpose, passion and servant leadership.
Tisha, thank you that YOU ARE and that you are sharing your gifts with world.
cheers,
i.
Hi Ivana,
Great to see you here! I LOVE that you speak of “waking up each day with joy in my eyes and heart full of love and passion.” THAT’s what it’s all about! If more people made that their primary goal…well, to borrow from a great song, what a wonderful world it would be indeed. Thank you for spreading your light, Ivana – I feel it’s warmth across the many miles.
I can’t wait to see her in person. I love the part about serving others.
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Hi Tisha, I definitely feel that more women could stand to think bigger. As a feminist, I’m completely sold on the incredible powers women are sitting on. We need more of us not just in business but at the table and in political office running things and making the big decisions. I dream of women as heads of states where war is not the answer, business is about taking care of customers (not simply getting them to open their wallets) and relationships are about how we can help each other (not what can you do for me).
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Hi Belinda! Amen to taking care of customers! Bad customer service is one of my MAJOR pet peeves…and I love your dream of a world where women are in charge of the decisions that could truly make this world a more peaceful place. It does seem, though, that we should be a lot closer to it in reality than we are right now. Thanks for stopping by and adding your voice of wisdom.
Here’s to holding up the dream!
Hi Tisha,
I’ve recently seen your lovely face on blogs that I frequent… coincidence?
Like you I grew weary of the rhetoric. It’s wonderful to make real connections and to be inspired to serve. It’s one of my new mantras and has allowed me to connect with others and get into a positive energetic flow.
Cheers,
Kim
Hi Kim!
No coincidence; I really enjoy reading the posts and comments on your wonderful blog and have connected with some very interesting, like-minds there. I’m with you on getting into a “positive energetic flow”; that’s a VERY good thing, and I’m grateful to be interacting with such a bright, diverse and caring group of individuals who are all about positive emotional and spirtual growth. So glad that you stopped by, Kim! I hope you will do so more often.
Hey TIsha,
I love Fabienne’s quote that you’ve added. “When you’re interested in something, you do what’s convenient; when you’re committed to something, you do whatever it takes.”
This is my first time coming across this quote. It’s very simple but has such a powerful meaning. I will add this to my list of quotes!
Thank you,
Faizal
Hi Faizal – thanks for stopping by! I’m glad the quote “spoke” to you. I’ve visited your blog and you’ve got some good quotes on there as well, so I’m sure that list is getting pretty long!
Hope to see you again soon!