Why Some People Fly While Others Stay Stuck in the Pond

There’s a reason the eagle has been a symbol of power, freedom, vision, and greatness for thousands of years. Eagles don’t walk around complaining with the ducks. They don’t spend their lives paddling in circles in a muddy pond, quacking about how hard life is. They rise above storms. They see farther. They move with precision. They SOAR. And maybe that’s the real difference between success and failure in life. Not talent. Not luck. Not even opportunity. The difference is mindset… and movement. The people who win financially, emotionally, spiritually, and professionally have learned to SOAR. S.O.A.R. Strategies. Opportunities. Action. Results. This is the pattern of high achievers. Not dreamers. Not excuse-makers. Not “someday” people. Eagles. S = STRATEGIES Winners understand something ducks never do: Hope is not a strategy. Most people drift through life reacting instead [...]

THE MAGIC 7 INFLUENCE PATTERNS

jim francis; Influence; selling from stage

How to Influence, Persuade, and Get People to Take Action. Influence isn’t luck. It’s not charisma alone. It’s a system. The most powerful communicators, closers, and leaders use predictable patterns—often without realizing it. When you understand these patterns, you move from hoping people say yes… to knowing why they do. Here are the 7 core influence patterns, expanded and applied. 1. LIKEABILITY — They Must Enjoy You. People don’t buy from people they don’t like. Period. Smile A genuine smile signals safety and openness. 👉 Example: A speaker who smiles while presenting feels approachable, lowering resistance instantly. Warm Tone of Voice Tone communicates more than words. 👉 Example: Saying “Let me show you something” warmly feels inviting vs aggressive. Sense of Humour Humour breaks tension and creates connection. 👉 Example: Opening with a light [...]

Preparing to Influence: The Hidden Work That Closes Deals

Most people think influence happens in the moment — on the call, on stage, or in the meeting. They’re wrong. Influence happens before you ever open your mouth. The professionals — the ones who close consistently — don’t “wing it.” They prepare with precision. They walk into conversations already knowing where the conversation is going. If you want to influence at a high level, here’s the reality: Preparation is not optional — it is the strategy. 1. Have Your Closes Ready (Before You Need Them) Most people wait until the end to “try to close.” Top performers prepare multiple closes in advance. At minimum: 5 strong closing lines Different tones (direct, assumptive, soft, urgency-based) Because here’s the truth: If you’re thinking about what to say at the close… you’re already behind. 2. Stack Your Testimonials People don’t trust claims — they trust [...]

Ducks vs Eagles: The Science of Self-Talk and What It Does to Your Body

Every day, there’s a conversation happening in your head. Most people don’t notice it. High performers learn to control it. In simple terms, you can divide self-talk into two categories: Duck talk → negative, critical, fearful Eagle talk → positive, empowering, forward-focused It may sound like mindset language… but underneath it is real biology. Your thoughts are not just words. They are chemical instructions to your body. Duck Talk: The negative Pond Duck talk sounds like this: “I can’t do this” “This won’t work” “I’m not good enough” “What if this fails?” “I shoud take action” This type of thinking signals threat, danger, and uncertainty to the brain. The brain responds by activating the stress system. What Happens Chemically 1. Cortisol — The Stress Hormone Released during fear and prolonged stress Impacts: reduces cognitive performance weakens [...]

Deathbed Clarity: The 7 Regrets People Realize Too Late

Death has a way of stripping life down to its essentials. When someone knows their time is limited, the mind becomes remarkably honest. The concerns that once dominated daily life—money, status, reputation, or possessions—fade into the background. What rises to the surface are deeper questions: Did I live fully? Did I love well? Did I use my time wisely? Across cultures and decades of hospice and psychological research, a pattern emerges. People nearing the end of life often express similar reflections about what truly mattered and what they wish they had done differently. Interestingly, the regrets are rarely about not making enough money. They’re usually about how life was lived, not what was accumulated Below are seven of the most common regrets people express when looking back on their lives. 1. I Wish I Had Lived True to Myself One of the most powerful regrets is realizing a [...]

21 Key Concepts to Stay Safe and Maximize ROI in Options Trading

1. Always Define Risk Before Entering a Trade One of the biggest advantages of options is the ability to define your maximum loss. Use strategies where the risk is known upfront, such as vertical spreads, rather than unlimited-risk positions. 2. Trade With a Plan, Not Emotion Professional traders enter trades with a defined entry, exit, and stop plan. If you don’t know where you’ll exit before entering, you’re gambling. 3. Position Sizing is Everything Never risk too much on one trade. A common rule is 1–3% of your trading capital per trade. This prevents one bad trade from damaging your account. Example: $10,000 account → maximum risk per trade = $100–$300. 4. Focus on High-Probability Setups Instead of chasing big payoffs, look for trades with 60–80% probability of success. Consistency beats lottery-style trades. 5. Use Vertical Spreads for Risk Control Strategies like [...]

11 Major Speaker Elements

11 Major Areas to Influence Individuals at a core level. Compelling them to trust you and invest in your products, services, ideas, and concepts. These principles are often associated with the field of psychology and are employed to influence people’s behavior and decision-making. Let’s briefly explore each of these concepts: 1. Rapport (Liking): Building a connection and positive relationship with someone can make them more receptive to your ideas or products. People are likelier to say “yes” to those they know, like, and trust. Many will say to themselves, “He/She is just like me”. 2. Authority: People tend to follow the lead of credible and knowledgeable experts. Demonstrating authority in a field can make your recommendations more persuasive. Writing a book, teaching a subject, and demonstrating your knowledge or skill can go a long way to [...]

Thinking about SELLING on line?

You will want these cool resources. Product providers (sources) and On line stores too. Product Supplier ListDownload Top 50 Retail online [...]

Finding Products to Sell

Wow. If you are saying you don’t have something to sell, where have you been? Under a ROCK? Man there are kinds of things to sell. Even worst, if you are saying well I don’t have money for inventory. Who said you need money for inventory. Here is a simple plan. Find or make a database. (Facebook, website, instagram, podcast). Match a product to the database.Join affiliate programs that sell those products. Market to the database.Repeat until Rich! Now after that, you might have a few dollars to consider expanding your business. It make a little research to find, develop, private label, or create products (hopefully with your brand). Consider these sources to get inventory: Google. Do a search for manufactures of the product you want. For example, Manufactures of SKIN cream (in location). Or anything you want to make. www.aliexpress.com Access to thousands of products in [...]

Peer to Peer Funding

Peer to Peer Lending—Unsecured Loans Many folks starting out in the investing, real estate or business game, often claim they do not have any money, or limited funds. It does take money to build a successful business. Actually, that is far from true. If the deal is good (profitable), someone will come up with the money. A friend, associate, or business partner. All you have to do is look. In fact finding money can be easy. If the deal is great. One outstanding source is Peer to Peer lending. Basically, a group of investors, loans money to another group of investors. Interest rates vary and amounts. But some folks can get a 35k in unsecured capital. They can use for any personal use: loan consolidation, education, real estate, cars, and personal items. After 2007/2008 when money got tight with banks and financial institutions, peer to peer thrived. Companies like Lending Club, Prosper [...]

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