Motivation and Training Resources Outside Pampered Chef??

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores various books and training resources that participants utilize for motivation and time management outside of Pampered Chef. Participants share personal experiences and recommendations regarding different authors and materials that have influenced their business practices.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions the book "Eat That Frog" as a resource for overcoming procrastination, noting its popularity among their Director and upline.
  • Another participant recalls their experience with books by Zig Ziglar and Norman Vincent Peale from their time in Amway, expressing a nostalgic connection to these resources.
  • One participant shares that they found "Go for No" helpful for customer care calls, having received the recommendation from an Arbonne representative.
  • Several participants highlight the works of Belinda Ellsworth, John C. Maxwell, and Jack Canfield, indicating their usefulness in motivation and focus.
  • One participant lists multiple books they plan to read, including "The Magic of Thinking Big" and "Your Best Life Now," expressing a desire for motivation.
  • Another participant humorously notes the challenge of needing motivation to read motivational books, highlighting a common struggle with time management.
  • One participant mentions enjoying audio resources, particularly from Belinda Ellsworth, while driving as a way to stay motivated.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on specific resources and their effectiveness, with no clear consensus on a single preferred method or book among participants.

Contextual Notes

Participants share a variety of personal experiences with motivational materials, reflecting diverse backgrounds and approaches to self-improvement.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for alternative motivational resources and time management strategies may find the shared experiences and recommendations relevant.

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I am curious what books or training materials/websites do you seek out besides PC for time management, motivational tips etc.

My Director and her upline really like a book called Eat That Frog (about procrastination)

I have seen resources and websites like Success Factory and Belinda Ellsworth mentioned.

When I was in Amway, many moons ago, there were many books from Zig Ziglar, Norman Vincent Peale etc that were discussed (Think and Grow Rich, The Power of Positive Thinking)

Where resources do you use?
 
Kathytnt said:
When I was in Amway, many moons ago, there were many books from Zig Ziglar, Norman Vincent Peale etc that were discussed (Think and Grow Rich, The Power of Positive Thinking)
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Me, too! I have a whole box of those books in the basement.


I should probably pull them out. :rolleyes:
 
I just read a book called "Go for No" by Richard Fenton & Andrea Waltz.
It's kinda helped me with my customer care calls. An Arbonne rep actually recommended it to me.
 
Kathy
Anything by Belinda
I love the books by (sorry can't remember his first name) "Something" Maxwell
The Power of Focus by Jack Canfield

The Steven Covey books

& anything by the pastor (again sorry can't remember his name but one of his books and series is called ) How to get your kids to mind, without losing yours!! He is very inspirational and hilarious!! We have actually used his video series twice in our Sunday School class because he is so entertaining.
 
I get emails from Belinda, Success Factory, Outward Imaging, and the Lemonade Lady. (I should be motivated right?!)
I've got 3 books I'm going to start reading this week: "The Magic of Thinking Big", "Success With People", and "Your Best Life Now".
 
Teresa Lynn said:
Kathy
Anything by Belinda
I love the books by (sorry can't remember his first name) "Something" Maxwell
The Power of Focus by Jack Canfield

The Steven Covey books

& anything by the pastor (again sorry can't remember his name but one of his books and series is called ) How to get your kids to mind, without losing yours!! He is very inspirational and hilarious!! We have actually used his video series twice in our Sunday School class because he is so entertaining.
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His name is John C Maxwell. His stuff is great. (On a completely unrelated note, I used to work for his dad, Melvin. Melvin is a wonderful man, so I know where John got a lot of his training.)


I'm partial to Zig Ziglar work, I also get the enewletters Lacy mentioned. If you're getting Belinda's stuff, she recommends books all the time.
 
Too funny Rae!!
I woke up in the middle of the night and remembered it was John. the other author is Dr. Kevin Leman
 
Karen Phelps is a good one too!
 
You know what is really sad... I need something to get me motivated to actually read the motivational books... plus something to help me organize my schedule so I can read about time management...
Catch-22!
 
katie0128 said:
You know what is really sad... I need something to get me motivated to actually read the motivational books... plus something to help me organize my schedule so I can read about time management...
Catch-22!
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Can we give you a virtual kick in the bum? LOL!!! Just kidding!! I am a big fan of listening to audio while I am driving. For this, the most motivating is Belinda Ellsworth. She gets on a roll and does keep one's attention. Think of why you started PC and try to become excited about your business again. I see you are in Wave 1 of conference...you will get the motivation right there!!
Time management is a continuous battle with just about everyone I know. There is much information about time management with most of the speakers mentioned in this thread. Or you can do a search on this topic on cheff success too! Good luck and have a wonderful conference!
 

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