1 + 1 = 1

When we connect with others and increase the number of who we connect with, great things can happen.    Today, I experienced my creativity at work.  Once a month, I host a Taco Tuesday at Casa de Salsa with a social group, some who are my clients.  Now, I know the owners through the chamber of commerce, and have sat down with them to ask for referrals for my business.  Of course, I won't be a pain about it by constantly inquiring.  However, I feel that increasing their business will create more leverage and voice the next time I do ask.  In fact, I did a presentation for someone I met at a chamber event today at lunch at Casa de Salsa.  He is also the person that's doing pest control for the restaurant.  I will be talking with him and his wife over dinner at the same place.  I know that if he gets started with me, he will get results and word will spread in the community, including the owners.

That same evening, I invited the school district and all the principals to Casa de Salsa, since I knew some of them from my participation at Principal for the Day.  I bought the prinicipals and school district members a first round.  At first glance, they may sound like an absurd and senseless move.  For a brief moment, I actually thought that, but I committed myself to the idea anyway.  I have to say, I'm so glad I did.  I now have important people in the community that want to more about what I do.  We will be setting up appointments in the upcoming weeks.  I'm very eager to help all of them and the community at large.

Then like clockwork, the director of the chamber came with his wife and a friend.  I offered to buy them a first round as well.  This gentlemen is perhaps the most well connected person in the area.  He greeted everyone that came and there was a sense of synergy.  It was at that point I realized how extremely connected we all are!  From the owners of the restaurant to the chamber director to the school district members, it was like watching a live puzzle being put together.  I need to make a promise that I will make my way in futher into this network and make a difference so great that I won't have to "sell" my business.  Many from this group will participate and urge others to do so, because of the value I give it.  I can feel it!

I have a strong feeling that the network that I percieve is merely the tip of the iceberg.  Just with one gesture alone, I've created a buzz.  Rest assured that everyone will remember me from tonight and good fortune will come.  I will continue my mission to manifest prosperity, so that I can inspire others to take action on their dreams.  I'm very blessed that I have the opportunity to do something great.  Without it, I will be just an ordinary person, living then dying.  Some don't mind this but I do. Whoever comes on the journey with me, it's necessary that they don't settle for nothing less than what they deserve.  We are all worthy of abundance, as it is our birthright!  All we have to do is go get it! Tomorrow will bring a new adventure and I embrace the day ahead!