What you believe or don't believe...you're right!

I was thinking the other day how powerful the mind truly is. Have you ever thought about why some people seem to achieve their dreams and goals and why others do not? Our minds have been conditioned to believe a certain way since childhood. We are the sum total of what we have seen, what we have heard, and we have experienced in life from childhood through our adult lives.

What do you believe about yourself? What do you believe about your possibilities? What do you believe about your future? Can you see past your current circumstances? What limitations have you put on yourself? What limitations have other put on you? Who said you couldn't, wouldn't, and shouldn't?

Do you want to change what you believe about yourself? If so, the first step is self awareness. Understanding some basic truths about you. Knowing who you are, understanding your motives, knowing what makes you tick and tick you off, knowing how you come across to others, and knowing your emotional, physical, and spiritual condition. Self-awareness uncovers the foundation of who you are, which unlocks the door to discovering what you want to change about you and what you believe. Self-awareness is a journey and a process of questions that you must ask yourself in order to begin to truly change what you believe about your self.

What YOU BELIEVE or DON'T BELIEVE...you're right!

6 Points on the Road Map

Before you decide to just get on the road and start driving, review the milestones on the map to your destination!

Here are 6-Points on the Road Map You Should Know.

Point #1 What?
Event type? Will you host a Grand Opening, Open House, Social Event, Conference, Appreciation Event, etc.

Point #2 Why?
Identify your clear purpose for why you want to host this event. What is the benefit to your target audience, you, your organization.

Point #3 Who?
Who is your target market? Demographics? Who is on your team? What are the roles and responsibilities? Who will be your service providers?

Point #4 When?
Think about the seasonal events when selecting a date. Check other organizations event calendar to make sure there is no overlap when setting the date.

Point #5 Where?
Make sure the type of event matches the location for the event. Location is important.

Point #6 How?
How Much? Establish a budget by researching the cost of all items needed for the event. "Wish List vs. Realistic List" Do you have upfront funds to cover initial expenses? Will registration cover the expenses? Do you need sponsors?
Also, start thinking about the process to getting to the end in mind. How will you communicate your event to your target audience? How do you envision the event day!

Mile marker #6 has many more details in the process. We will expand point 6 in our next blog!

Have a great 4th of July!