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In my last post, I went through tenets 1 through 3.  If you missed the first part of this article click here to read it.

• Tenet # 4: Live up to YOUR commitments. Essentially this is: “Say what you mean and mean what you say.”  If you can’t follow through on what you said you would do, then don’t make the commitment in the first place.  Or if circumstances come up where it will be difficult to keep a commitment you made, call the people involved and renegotiate the terms so that you can follow through.  Another way to live up to your commitments is to always be on time or early for appointments.  When you are late for a meeting, that reveals everything about you and your mindset … that you aren’t careful or respectful of others’ time.  Being early also tells everything about you, too.  When you set your watch (or clocks) 15 minutes ahead of everyone else in the world, you are sending out a message those with whom you are meeting that they are important and you value their presence and time they are giving you.  Just imagine what a new customer, a prospect or a business partner will feel like because of your courtesy.  They will also have a pretty good idea of what kind of leadership capabilities you have.

• Tenet # 5:  Impact players are loyal. You have no hidden agendas with anyone.  You must show that you are trustworthy with everyone you deal with.   Your loyalty is a personal attribute you must hold sacred at all costs.  If your customers, team members or business associates can’t trust you or depend on you, they will be unwilling to continue to do business with you.  Your success is dependent upon your reliability and dedication.

• Tenet # 6:  Impact players know they have an influence on others. So your words, actions, behaviors and lifestyle must be congruent and give off a positive message at all times.  The people around you will see how you “really” are under stress and when “no one is looking”.  In other words, you cannot be two-faced, inauthentic, or counterfeit.  What you show in public life should be who you really are in private.

• Tenet # 7:  Impact players are winners and attract winners. You attract people who are like you not who you want to be. Winners have certain standards of behavior, attitudes and mindsets.  A winner wants to continue to improve and wants to be with other winners to make that possible.  Together winners can even do more than they can do alone.  So adopt a winning attitude and a can-do mindset … start taking actions that set you apart from the crowd and that which get you closer to living your dream.

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(Part III will have the rest of the 10 Impact Player Success Tenets.)

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In my previous post, I talked about how you must have different thinking to be successful.  Part of that different thinking is to see yourself as a Difference Maker and an Impact Player.  Also, to see yourself as a Difference Maker, you  have to have a bigger vision for your life and the world.  You have to take different actions.

There are 10 Impact Player Tenets I want to share with you.  But first, let’s be on the same page as to what the word “tenet” means.  Dictionary.com defines “tenet” as a principle held as being true by a person; a rule; or a set of fundamental beliefs or a guiding principles.

So these 10 Impact Player, Difference Maker Tenets are like a set of guiding  principles or a life’s philosophy that a person would use to garner success in his or her life.   Success is a result of many tiny actions and behaviors caused by the “right” mindset and attitude.  A mindset based on solid, powerful principles that will support you as you make your journey towards your dreamed of life.

• Tenet # 1:  You MUST put others first. This tenet or belief will show up in your actions, thoughts, behaviors and deeds.  At home, at work or your business, and at play.

If you  have a business, this should be the foundation upon which you build it … especially if you are in a Network Marketing or have a service business.   By showing that you put others’ success and needs over and above your own, your customers, clients and business partners will “feel” your authenticity.  They will trust you.  They will want to do “business” with you - personally and professionally.

Play for other people to win; NOT to play for you not to lose!  Share your skills, talents, and gifts to help others have a better life.

Start having a bigger vision for yourself, your life and others:

1. develop a healthy “ego” so that you are able to put others first easily and for the higher good of all;
2. learn to be humble; and
3. learn to be gracious in your giving, sharing and helping.

• Tenet # 2: Make things happen. No matter what’s going on in your life, make the “MAIN THING” the main thing!  No matter the odds or the circumstances, always look for the good in people and in negative situations.  This is especially important when “EEEVERYTHING” seems to be going the wrong way for you no matter what you do.  Keep your dream(s) and goals in focus.  Take a few moments, in times of stress, to picture the end result of your dream, how you will feeeel, how your life will be filled with joy.  After visualizing your dream, let your inner wisdom give you a message as to what step to take next.  It’s these actions that will help you get out of the negative spiral you seem to be in.  By being persistent and consistent, taking those intuitive action steps, you will make things happen.  You’ll be seen as a difference maker and an impact player because you don’t allow yourself to become a victim of circumstances.

• Tenet # 3:  You must have a GRRReat attitude. Take responsibility for when things aren’t going well. Don’t make excuses or try to shift blame onto someone or something else.  Instead analyze what went wrong and figure out what to do to correct the situation instead.  Then take those corrective actions.  When things go well, give credit and praise to those around you who helped bring about the success.  Let them know how much you appreciated their efforts and support.  Also, make sure that your praise is heard by everyone involved or connected to your project, business venture or activity.  Your team members and partners will truly appreciate the recognition you give them for their efforts.

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(Part II, Tenets 4-7,  will be in the next post- so please stayed tuned!)