Tipsy Tuesday - How to have a winning 4th quarter! - By Coach Lilly Wang
WHY RE-COMMIT to the 4th quarter? Because the 4th quarter is a quarter of your year! And how we treat a year is how we really treat our life… and your life is important. Wouldn’t you agree?
WHY RE-COMMIT to the 4th quarter? Because the 4th quarter is a quarter of your year! And how we treat a year is how we really treat our life… and your life is important. Wouldn’t you agree?
Step 1: acknowledge the good
List out all of the things you’ve accomplished and all of the things that you’re proud of from the summer and early fall.
I’m so proud of myself because…
These can be tangible accomplishments, like I’m so proud of myself for putting my earrings on my online store, or intangible accomplishments, like I’m so proud of myself for being very present at work meetings. As long as you know these to have been truths, then they are important to you and your list.
I would suggest you do this with 2 sub-headings: professional and personal. Therefore you would have tangible and intangible accomplishments for both the professional and the personal subheadings.
Some other examples can look like:
Professional & tangible: I’m so proud that I made 25K between July and September of this year.
Professional & intangible (or less quantified): I’m so proud that I reached out to several mentors and asked for help.
Personal & tangible: I’m so proud of myself for having taken a hike every weekend this summer and fall!
Personal & intangible: I’m really proud of myself for having communicated more vulnerably with my partner.
Now, write these down for yourself! There is no limit or cap to how many you can write, but I would recommend that you write at least 5-8 each for the subcategories of professional & personal.
P.S. to hear me give out mini bits of advice like this, follow me on IG @thelillywang
Step 2: claim what you’d like - your vision
Now comes the part that will require your imagination. When I work with clients, this is when I stretch their limits. We can only get what we want if we ask for it, and life only gets better and better if we ask for newer and bigger things that we haven’t experienced before!
My style is NOT to teach linear growth and just focus small goals… My style is to help you create a beautiful vision, and to commit to the goals that will take you there. This is why instead of getting linear growth based on pre-existing patterns, my students tend to get exponential growth, out of the norm of their old patterns!
Write down what it is you WOULD LIKE to get out of this quarter. I call this the VISIONING part.
Make this inspiring, and different, from what you’ve accomplished before.
—> For example, one month* I wrote that I would like to learn how to make $20,000 that month. I ended up earning $30,000. Keep in mind that for the month a year before I had made that goal, I had only earned $2,000 (as was just coming out of having left my previous industry, and out of grief from the passing of my father). Therefore think big. Dream big. Commit big.
—> Another time I wanted to learn how to gain 5 clients that month. I gained 4. The context there was that I was good at helping my existing clients, so they would renew with me (yay!), but when I was honesty with myself, I also knew that that kept me in my comfort zone. I felt that my growth as a business woman required of me the willingness to step outside of my comfort zone and learn how to acquire, and not just keep, clients.
*Keep in mind these are my monthly* goals as I set monthly goals more often than I do quarterly goals, but you get my point!
Why do I share this with you in such an honest and vulnerable way? To show you that I didn’t “start” at an easy place… I started at zero. Every time I’ve chosen to sit down and courageously ask for and claim something new that would stretch my limits, I grew. And my results grew, and my confidence grew, and my faith in this process grew.
So wherever you are, I hope that you’ll sit down right now and practice asking for what you want, courageously.
We call this your vision for this quarter.
To get more support on finishing the year strong, join me at my last event of the year! This is a 3 day workshop that takes place across Oct 19-21 at 9am mountain time. Register and SAVE your spot while tickets are still free here.
I will add inspiration, motivation, and commitment to help you have the best 4th quarter ever! If you have questions about this event, DM "EVENT" to @theLillyWang or send a quick email to lillywangcoaching@gmail.com.
Step 3: break it down
Now that you’ve claimed what you want, let’s break things down into achievable steps. I call these things “goals.” :P
Life always responds to us. So when we set our sights on a new vision, and begin taking action, life responds with experiences, people, and opportunities that will help make our actions fruitful. This is why we’ve got to play a part in our success, by being willing to take action!
By this logic, for instance, if one vision you have for the quarter is to earn your 20K, and this is something you’ve not done before, then you’d have to take some action that you also haven’t done before!
What are a couple things that you feel you should have been doing, but haven’t?
It could be any of the following: sending out emails, creating videos of your product, learning to speak about your product in public, following up with people who have inquired about your product, organizing your weekly schedule, posting on social media more regularly, actually posting about what you do on social media and not just spending time on social media haha, taking a class on xyz, putting in time for personal development, learning how to focus your mindset and manifestation abilities, and so much more!
These are some examples of things that any one of us have been putting off, or have been inconsistent with. You’ll know what’s right for your industry and your line of work.
When you sit down and do this, your intuition will guide you to the answers - and if you feel resistant, please recognize that that is just the protective voice that’s trying to protect you from taking action, should doing anything new places you in harm. This voice serves a purpose, but you mustn’t let it take over… instead, you must let the inspiring voice speak, because it is with this voice that you will begin creating the life of your dreams… starting this quarter.
Once you’ve written down 3-4 of these things, called goals, that will take you closer to your vision, set timelines for said goals and schedule them in. To explain this part would require just about another 12 blogs, so we might have to leave more for the next blog. But I hope I’ve inspired you to start dreaming about the things you want, because every quarter of the year should matter - because you matter!
How did you do with this exercise? Did this blog help you today? Please feel free to take a picture of your notes, and tag us, because we want to hear from you! @thelillywang @ybb.connect
I'm also holding a free workshop finishing the year strong! This workshop takes place on Oct 19-21 at 9am Alberta (MDT) time, for about 90 mins each day.
This is my only event for the remainder of the year, and I am still keeping the tickets free, so don’t miss out - save your seat here.
I’ll be talking about quantum physics, the law of attraction, psychology, and high-performance coaching principles.
Submission By:
Lilly Wang, M.Sc. (London School of Economics)
lillywangcoaching@gmail.com
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National Truth and Reconciliation Day 2021 - YBB Community Resource Guide
September 30th is a day to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools where tens of thousands of First Nations children were tragically taken from their families and forced to attend classes that separated them from their culture.
September 30th is a day to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools where tens of thousands of First Nations children were tragically taken from their families and forced to attend classes that separated them from their culture.
By coming together as a community we’re happy to share & bring awareness on ways to learn, Indigenous owned businesses to support, where to donate & a list of diverse accounts to follow!
Where to Learn
Read the Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action here.
Sign up for the U of A Indigenous Canada Course. This is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the Faculty of Native Studies that explores Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada.
Attend workshops at kinSHIFT, which is an Indigenous-led initiative supporting settlers to gain the knowledge and skills to cultivate respectful relationships with Indigenous peoples and places.
Read Books like Five Little Indians by Michelle Good here.
What to Watch
Chief Robert Joseph shares his experience as a residential school survivor and the importance of truth and reconciliation in Canada. Watch CBC’s We are All One Video here.
Every Child Matters: Reconciliation - Act Two. This video includes stories to educate yourself on the history of residential schools and the history of the Metis People. At 17:50 Rosie Darling, a 5 year old from Winnipeg tells “her story” when she explains to her friends what it means to be Metis. It’s a fantastic story for young children to relate to and learn from.
More video resources for children that we found insightful include: The Word Indigenous Explained by CBC Kids News , How to be an ally to Indigenous Peoples in Canada by CBC Kids News.
Where to Donate
Where to Shop
Another great way to shop is through buyauthentic.ca
Who to Follow
Community Submissions by YBB Connect.
Mad Love Monday | Andrijana Jakovleska
My journey into the Home Sales business began when I was only 18 years old. Now, almost 7 years later, all of my accomplishments I owe to choosing boldness. I read a quote recently that stuck with me:
Choosing Boldness
My journey into the Home Sales business began when I was only 18 years old. Now, almost 7 years later, all of my accomplishments I owe to choosing boldness. I read a quote recently that stuck with me:
"Freedom lies in being bold".
It reminded me of my 18 year old self and me choosing to ask for what I wanted. It all started when my parents bought a new home built through a Home Builder back in 2015. Since it was our first family home since moving to Canada in 2009, it was an exciting process. Since that time my parents knew I was infatuated with interior design and had an eye for it, so they let me choose the interior selections and have a say in the layout of the home. This required me attending meetings with the area manager in Rosenthal (the area we were building the home in) and discussing all of the options. After a few visits and me observing the environment the sales lady was working in, and how she always had people come visit her, thank her for her services, and were just so glad to have met her for how she helped them get the home of their dreams or aid them to find the financing that fit their lifestyle best, I thought to myself... I want to do this.
One day, coming home from high school, I walked by her showhome (for once she did not have anyone sitting with her for a meeting) & I thought this is my chance. I walked in and she was happy to see me greeting me with a smile. We talked for a bit, and then I said: "I love what you do, our new home is now built and its so close by your showhome, I would be more than happy to come by and sit while you work to learn from you and also help in any way, I do not want any kind of compensation. Just being here is enough." She looked at me and said "I actually am in need of an assistant" My eyes lit up. I couldn't believe it. As soon as she saw my excitement she said " I will give you a 3 month probation period, this is a people business and it is not for everyone." I understood and said I am up for the challenge, despite my decision to remain in Business School and major in Marketing at MacEwan University.
Well... she must have liked me because I stayed as her full time assistant for 6 whole years while finishing my degree. Through all of the hardships, fun times & learning curves, we were a team and my loyalty to her was unmatched. I was able to continue my studies, travel, and also work a job I was passionate about (I was free) ALL because I was bold enough to ask.
To this day she is like an aunty to me, and it was hard parting with her but she wholeheartedly encouraged me to become a Realtor once finished with my schooling as she knew I would excel. Despite that, I knew that I would excel, my confidence was very strong. Looking back onto the past 9 months and my accomplishments in my new role, the one thing that has helped me more than discipline, motivation, or hard work (which are all very important) is being bold and asking for what I want. Nobody is going to come to you to hand you what you're looking for or what you deserve. If I did not ask to help the sales lady and learn from her, if I did not ask for the best possible support from my broker, if I was not always taking the risk of failing, asking to help a client, being present and accountable when things needed to be done, I would not be where I am today. My confidence only continues to grow every day and I know no matter what gets thrown my way, I will find a way to solve it and remain bold.
No one can take your boldness away from you. Choose it every day.
When you’re a busy entrepreneur juggling work and family life, it can be overwhelming to add holiday shopping into the mix.