5 Principles of Attraction for the Entrepreneur

Some things come naturally to us. For example, breathing is habitual, eating is a necessity, and sleeping is a necessary rejuvenation after a hard day. We rarely think about how we perform these activities. For most, they are effortless. Similarly, each of the Principles of Attraction could be accessed with lucid inner reflection. Fortunately, with our busy lifestyles, others have helped us by sharing them in cohesive thoughts. When starting or maintaining a business, they can be used to propel us forward.

In all, there are 28 Principles of Attraction (Copyright © 2005 by Coach U. Inc. http://www.coachu.com) available for you to use to claim a fantastic future. Here are five to get you started. Keep in mind that these start in your personal life first and then spill over into the business world. Unless they are well practiced and rooted in who you are, they will never translate to success or authenticity in business. Creating a vision is the first principle of attraction for the Entrepreneur.

Principle #1: Creating a vision allows you to see what’s coming, which means you don’t need to create a future.

Instead, you are creating an intention and being very clear about what you want and how to get it. The theory behind this is that once you declare your intention, it begins to manifest.

Michael Gerber, author of The E-Myth, argues that this is the most important step. His book highlights the importance of knowing what you want and the kind of lifestyle you want to create. From there, he suggests that you build your business to fit your ideal lifestyle before your life has no choice but to surrender to the needs of your business. Sounds like a good plan, right?

Remember to have a big vision. Michelangelo says: “The greatest danger for most of us is not that our goal is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” You deserve the best this world has to offer. The question is: will you be brave enough to make it happen?

To follow your vision, you have to be committed. When you work to achieve what you really want, you are much more likely to achieve your goals. If you find yourself missing the mark, take charge. Stop making excuses and stop blaming other people. Take a look inside, see if you really want it, and then figure out what you need to do to get it. Our second principle is about how to overcome the obstacles that appear along the way.

Principle #2: See how perfect the present really is…even when it clearly isn’t.

Some days you just can’t win and everything seems to go wrong. Picture this: You wake up on a seemingly normal day until your shower is cold, his coffee doesn’t taste good, his dog is pulling the stuffing out of one of the cushions on his couch, and his car dies on the way to work. Perfect tenses, huh? It is true that sometimes it is difficult to see our lessons.

A wise business owner once shared that he thought these moments served as the Universe testing our commitment to our goals. By forcing ourselves to stop and face reality instead of moving forward uninhibitedly toward our goals, we have to re-evaluate whether we really want it enough to keep going. Every moment serves as a lesson and it is up to us whether we listen or not.

Jack Canfield, author of The Principles of Success and co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, came up with this equation for success: Event + Reaction = Result. Depending on your reaction to a particular event determines your outcome. You can choose to let an unfortunate incident ruin your day, or you can learn your lesson from it and go about your day unaffected. Maybe it serves as a reminder that you need to slow down, maybe it’s a reminder to get organized or be more patient. Whatever the lesson, listen to it and make the most of it!

Principle #3: Become irresistibly attractive to yourself:

By living authentically according to your purpose, your vision, and your choices, you become a magnet for others who have similar views. Personally, this means that you surround yourself with people who understand you and can help you meet your needs. In business, this means that you are attracting your ideal clients.

Have you ever thought about your ideal client? What if you were working every day with people you love working with? You can pass! If you know yourself and what kinds of people you like to be around and work with best, you can begin to attract those personality types to you. Try to figure out who you know inspires and challenges you. Look for those guys as you go.

We tend to attract people who are similar to us, who make us feel safe. Remember to add a few to your list that really challenge you too. Once you get comfortable with your own confidence, you will exude a personality that people will want to be around. Soon, you can’t help but attract others who want to be close to you! Once you have become irresistibly attractive to yourself, you will be able to market your talents without shame.

Principle #4: Promote your talent without shame:

Take a moment and write down 2 talents you are most proud of. What made those two immediately come to mind? How can you (or do you?) use those skills each day personally and professionally?

Whether we are selling a service or a product, most of the time we are actually selling ourselves. As we are the face and the voice, our customers must relate to us. If you’re embarrassed or unclear about your true talents, you can’t sell them personally or professionally. Once you are clear on your abilities, you can use them to your advantage.

Each of us is challenged every day to be the best we can be. Often, we are not up to the task. Whether it’s fear that we’re not important enough, that we don’t deserve it, or that someone will say the dreaded word “no,” we’re afraid of being brilliant. If we choose to allow this fear to take over, we harm ourselves and others.

By making that choice, you deprive the world of knowing how truly amazing you are and what a truly amazing product you have to offer. If you don’t feel that way about your product, you may be selling the wrong thing! Our final and most important principle is to eliminate delay.

Principle #5: Eliminate Delay – Time is expensive.

“I believe that life constantly tests us to determine our level of commitment, and life’s greatest rewards are reserved for those who demonstrate a never-ending commitment to act until they succeed. This level of resolve can move mountains, but it must be constant and consistent. As simplistic as it may sound, it’s still the common denominator that separates those who live their dreams from those who regret it.” -Tony Robbins

All your yesterdays have passed and tomorrow might not exist, so why waste today? Start with what you fear the most. By tackling the big objects first, you free up your mind (and your nerves) for more opportunities. Fearsome tasks are often not as bad as the imagination makes them out to be.

It is also important that you take care of any small tasks that you are tolerating. Every day, those little “necessary” tasks take up space in your mind. Creating an abundance of time by cleaning up small tasks allows for more freedom and less stress. Be intentional about taking care of things as they come up.

Once you have more time, you can dream up bigger goals to add to your vision. This brings us back to Principle number one, which will continue to grow and change. Don’t waste any more time you have to market your talents and show the world what you have to offer. Dream big, don’t let your head get in the way and create time to go after everything you want. You deserve it!

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