The Pareto Principle! 80/20 Rule

 Or the 80/20 rule!

This principle simply means that 20% of the work you do Accounts for 80% of your results!

Top income earners have also become top Procrastinators...or perhaps here is a more positive word...Discernment!  These people, when polled, knew what tasks in their business made them
money and what tasks didn't!  So they CHOSE to do the tasks that made them money first...then
gave the other tasks to someone else.

I fondly remember when I had first decided to hire an assistant...we worked out our pay structure (lucky for
me she loved candles....and I sold them) so we 'traded' time for candles!!!

She handled things like:

• Wrapping my door prizes for my next few weeks of shows
• Making sure my hostess packages were all put together
• Cleaning out my demo bag...making sure catalogues were in 'new' condition
• Organizing my tote boxes and cleaning my display items
• Birthday/Anniversary cards
  

While she did that I was able to concentrate on my making money activities:

• Hostess Coaching coffee dates
• New consultant training
• my Daily calls
• Personal Invitations
• Calendar Control
• Putting in shows/new consultant agreements

I had never heard of the 80/20 rule years ago, but knowing it now...I certainly lived it and my paycheck was
proof of that!

So decide today & everyday what are your money making activities....do those activities FIRST before you
check your emails, go on FB, read other people's blogs, twitter...etc....and I guarantee that you will start getting the results you want!!!

JODY :))





Jody Maley is Motivational Speaker & Trainer, mom of six,retired entrepeneur, ToastMaster, Queen of the Home Party Plan Biz!
http://www.DesignedforDivineDestinations.com
"Where its not just about the Destination, it's the Journey to Get there!"

Stay at Home Moms vs. Working Moms

I watched Dr. Phil the other day and this was his topic! Wow!

I couldn't believe how strongly against working moms, some of the stay at home moms were.  Well, probably just one in particular.  She shared that staying at home was the 'be all' for moms, and anyone who chose any differently should be ashamed!

Now, I love my children (4 natural and 2 stepsons), but I distinctly remember when my oldest ones were 4 1/2 and 6 mths old my thoughts and feelings.

I'm a smart person who's life revolved around changing diapers, potty training, cleaning up puke...and although I love my life the question kept nagging "Is this really all I'm meant to do???"

Entered my first business, and the need for ADULT conversation.

I chose a Home Party Plan biz because of two factors: I chose when I worked & it enabled me to be at home as much as possible for my kids!

I loved getting 'dressed up' and talking to a 'few adults'...without having to intervene in between toddlers fighting over a toy, who's feelings were hurt and the many things we moms take on.

What a gift I thought I had been given.  Even better, I left for most of my shows at 6:30 and my kids went to bed.  So, on top of making a great income....yup in the 6  digits people...I did around 12 shows per month and since my kids went to bed at 7 I only missed 1 1/2 hours of their awake time.

Plus here were some great benefits of having my own business:

• Getting out with other moms/women
• Being the center of attention (ha ha not really, but I just wanted to see if ya were really reading)
• Definitely more $$; in fact, I was soon making more than my ex...who at the time resented that..oh well
• Great tax savings! It's true, when you have your own home business, you get a tonne of tax breaks!
• I felt like a woman! (to quote Shania)
• Plus my kids NEVER saw the inside of a daycare

If someone years ago had JUDGED me based on my decisions, I would've felt very very sad.


After all, what I have learned the most is that being a Happy mom is truly the best gift I could ever give to my children!!!!


Speak up moms, let's hear your side!


Sincerely
Jody In Beautiful BC


Jody Maley is Motivational Speaker & Trainer, mom of six,retired entrepeneur, ToastMaster, Queen of the Home Party Plan Biz!
http://www.DesignedforDivineDestinations.com
"Where its not just about the Destination, it's the Journey to Get there!"