My Fleep:
New Age
New Age
Dreamstealer
DREAM STEALERS.........
BEWARE!! THEY ARE EVERYWHERE
Years ago I met someone who was my first KNOWN dream
stealer. I had just written my first book and was very
protective of it. I named it HIRE ME SECRETS OF JOB
INTERVIEWING. I didn't know if it was well written or
would be successful, but that really didn't matter to me
at the time. The sole purpose was to help people get job
offers.
I owned a Recruiting/Staffing firm in Phoenix, Arizona.
Every day it was my job to prepare our candidates to
interview with our client companies for new career
opportunities. The book had all the ingredients necessary
to show how to get in the game of interviewing, answer
questions that most of our clients asked, get the job
offer, and make a decision.
I didn't market the book or even tell anyone about it.
Why??
Because I was so afraid that someone, especially someone in
the same business I was in, would see it and make fun of me
for writing it.
Be careful what you focus on.
A couple of months after writing the book the dream stealer
entered my office.. She picked up my book and said very
sarcastically "You have got to be kidding ...YOU wrote a
book?"
Embarrassed I said "yes, all I am trying to do is help our
clients get a job and to also be aware that interviewing
is a game so they shouldn't take it personally"
In response she said "I am also writing a book about
interviewing. At the present time it is all in my head.
It's ok though because I have a mind like a computer. All
the chapters are compartmentalized; I even have a clear
picture of my cover. I must say however MY book is MUCH
thicker than yours and much "meatier" In fact I noticed
that your chapter on resumes is just a few pages, mine
has over 100 pages so far."
I don't know what came over me but I saw her for what she
was in that instant. A DREAM STEALER, AN INTIMIDATOR, A
BULLY.
I said "You know the difference between your goal and
mine??? She said "no what?"
"Your goal is still in your head.....I wrote mine down in
the form of a book"
Sweet revenge.............Is her book done to
date........NO! Did my book get picked up by a major
publisher because it was simple, easy to read, and could
help thousands of people get a job?" YES!
I tell you this story because I was reminded just weeks ago
about all the dream stealers that have come into my life
over the years. It was on this trip down memory lane that
I realized
Dream stealers are everywhere!!! We must be aware and
prepared to run……… not walk away from them. I knew I had
to share with others that dream stealers come in all
varieties. Teachers, friends, associates, even family
members. They might even tell you very good reasons why
you should listen to them because it is "for your own good"
My last dream stealer was the force behind this story.
Actually my last dream stealer I actually PAID. That's
right I paid him $1000 to TRY to steal one of my dreams.
It happened in Las Vegas…….
My partner Debbie and I signed up for his seminar, paid our
money, got on a plane, checked into a hotel, took a cab to
his event and proceeded to have a dream stealer tell us
what we can't, shouldn't and couldn't do.
When we decided to walk out on his training session after
identifying him as a dream stealer we asked for our money
back. (something neither of us have ever done in our lives)
We were very uncomfortable with the situation but we
promised each other that as soon as we got the money we
would both buy items that would remind us of future dream
stealers.
Debbie bought a small but perfect diamond that would
remind her not to let ANYONE take the "twinkle" out of her
dreams. My reminder was the famous BOSE ear phones that
would remind me NEVER listen to ANYONE who tries to steal
your dreams through intimidation or wrong information.
If either of these stories ring a bell for you or reminds
you of any of the dream stealers that have been in your
life so far, or are about to appear, get a reminder that
works for you. A reminder that will help you become aware
everyday
Then
GO FOR YOUR DREAMS
----------------------------------------------------
Patricia Noel Drain is the co-founder of MAXIMIZING SUCCESS
INC. The next Life changing Wealth Building Bootcamp will
be held in Phoenix AZ Oct 28-30 2005 for more information
go to the website http://www.maximizingsuccess.com Tell
them Patricia Noel Drain sent you.
DREAM STEALERS.........
BEWARE!! THEY ARE EVERYWHERE
Years ago I met someone who was my first KNOWN dream
stealer. I had just written my first book and was very
protective of it. I named it HIRE ME SECRETS OF JOB
INTERVIEWING. I didn't know if it was well written or
would be successful, but that really didn't matter to me
at the time. The sole purpose was to help people get job
offers.
I owned a Recruiting/Staffing firm in Phoenix, Arizona.
Every day it was my job to prepare our candidates to
interview with our client companies for new career
opportunities. The book had all the ingredients necessary
to show how to get in the game of interviewing, answer
questions that most of our clients asked, get the job
offer, and make a decision.
I didn't market the book or even tell anyone about it.
Why??
Because I was so afraid that someone, especially someone in
the same business I was in, would see it and make fun of me
for writing it.
Be careful what you focus on.
A couple of months after writing the book the dream stealer
entered my office.. She picked up my book and said very
sarcastically "You have got to be kidding ...YOU wrote a
book?"
Embarrassed I said "yes, all I am trying to do is help our
clients get a job and to also be aware that interviewing
is a game so they shouldn't take it personally"
In response she said "I am also writing a book about
interviewing. At the present time it is all in my head.
It's ok though because I have a mind like a computer. All
the chapters are compartmentalized; I even have a clear
picture of my cover. I must say however MY book is MUCH
thicker than yours and much "meatier" In fact I noticed
that your chapter on resumes is just a few pages, mine
has over 100 pages so far."
I don't know what came over me but I saw her for what she
was in that instant. A DREAM STEALER, AN INTIMIDATOR, A
BULLY.
I said "You know the difference between your goal and
mine??? She said "no what?"
"Your goal is still in your head.....I wrote mine down in
the form of a book"
Sweet revenge.............Is her book done to
date........NO! Did my book get picked up by a major
publisher because it was simple, easy to read, and could
help thousands of people get a job?" YES!
I tell you this story because I was reminded just weeks ago
about all the dream stealers that have come into my life
over the years. It was on this trip down memory lane that
I realized
Dream stealers are everywhere!!! We must be aware and
prepared to run……… not walk away from them. I knew I had
to share with others that dream stealers come in all
varieties. Teachers, friends, associates, even family
members. They might even tell you very good reasons why
you should listen to them because it is "for your own good"
My last dream stealer was the force behind this story.
Actually my last dream stealer I actually PAID. That's
right I paid him $1000 to TRY to steal one of my dreams.
It happened in Las Vegas…….
My partner Debbie and I signed up for his seminar, paid our
money, got on a plane, checked into a hotel, took a cab to
his event and proceeded to have a dream stealer tell us
what we can't, shouldn't and couldn't do.
When we decided to walk out on his training session after
identifying him as a dream stealer we asked for our money
back. (something neither of us have ever done in our lives)
We were very uncomfortable with the situation but we
promised each other that as soon as we got the money we
would both buy items that would remind us of future dream
stealers.
Debbie bought a small but perfect diamond that would
remind her not to let ANYONE take the "twinkle" out of her
dreams. My reminder was the famous BOSE ear phones that
would remind me NEVER listen to ANYONE who tries to steal
your dreams through intimidation or wrong information.
If either of these stories ring a bell for you or reminds
you of any of the dream stealers that have been in your
life so far, or are about to appear, get a reminder that
works for you. A reminder that will help you become aware
everyday
Then
GO FOR YOUR DREAMS
----------------------------------------------------
Patricia Noel Drain is the co-founder of MAXIMIZING SUCCESS
INC. The next Life changing Wealth Building Bootcamp will
be held in Phoenix AZ Oct 28-30 2005 for more information
go to the website http://www.maximizingsuccess.com Tell
them Patricia Noel Drain sent you.