What’s the secret to being a success?
March 19th, 2008 Posted in Business Development
The Five Laws of Stratospheric Success.
After reading Bob Burg and John David Mann’s book The Go-Giver: A Little Story about a powerful business idea there are some important points to share. These “laws” can be used in business and in your personal life. I truly believe that these laws uphold important messages that everyone should look at regularly and identify how they correlate to their own lives. If you have read the book I would love to hear your review.
The Five Laws of Stratospheric Success
- The Law of Value: Your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value than you take in payment.
- The Law of Compensation: Your income is determined by how many people you serve and how well you serve them.
- The Law of Influence: Your influence is determined by how abundantly you place other people’s interests first.
- The Law of Authenticity: The most valuable gift you have to offer is yourself.
- The Law of Receptivity: The key to effective giving is to stay open to receiving.
~Steph
March 19th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
This is a good list, and it has the flavor of a favorite little book of mine, “As A Man Thinketh.” However, speaking as a college graduate who has seen a lot of people in grinding day to day jobs, I take issue with #2:# The Law of Compensation: Your income is determined by how many people you serve and how well you serve them.”
Think about this-really think about it! Fast food workers, grocery clerks and any retail clerk of a busy store serve hundreds of people a week! And does their “compensation” match this ratio of people served? No, because these are considered unskilled labor. But I am going on record as saying that this is wrong. I think anyone willing to work and work hard should earn enough to live on. Thanks, I feel a smidgen better getting that off of my chest!
March 19th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Thanks for that comment InjuryProne. I think you brought up a good point of discussion. Here are my personal thoughts. You mention these individuals who serve people in their jobs…grocery stores, etc. Are these people really “serving” or are they doing their jobs. There is something to be said about service that is above and beyond taking an order at a fast food restaurant and filling that order. You can be the cashier at a grocery store your entire life and never really “serve” anyone. Serving is really and truly, deep in your heart putting someone else’s interests/needs before your own. Caring for them with no gain in mind for yourself and not looking for compensation or reward in return. I believe that is what service is about.
I challenge everyone reading this blog to think about the last time they served someone for their best interest and not your own. I challenge myself for that matter and hope that each us will serve others in our lifetime…the rewards in life will surmount anything money can buy.
March 20th, 2008 at 7:46 am
Hey InjuryProne!
I’m going to give you a perfect example of what Stephanie’s point.
While house hunting a couple years ago I had taken my family (3 year old son and wife) to a Mcdonalds while we were on route to view a house with our agent.
We arrived at the McDonalds about 5 minutes before the breakfast menu was over - but the kitchen was already closing up and were not interested in serving one more breakfast order.
The cashier on the other hand had a different opinion. She looked at us and said breakfast is served till 11, and she turned around and ordered the kitchen to place our order stating it’s not 11 yet.
The girl may have been 16 years old at most. That was serving us, by putting our interests ahead of hers. I can imagine the kitchen staff did not like her for a while after that.
What did I do? I asked for the manager after we ate and suggested that she mentor the girl as she’s likely to become a manager one day.
That’s a true story. I wonder if she ever made it to manager and a higher pay to boot.
March 20th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
I recently came accross your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I dont know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog.
March 20th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Thanks for reading Music.podfire! I look forward to reading more comments.
March 21st, 2008 at 11:49 am
I’ve never heard those laws before. I really like them. I’ll refer back to this post next time I need them.
March 21st, 2008 at 4:04 pm
I have never heard of those laws either.
March 21st, 2008 at 4:39 pm
Hi,
Thank you very much for publishing a wonderful laws.Definitely,your laws are going to improve my business.
And i like the ckata story very much.
Keep it up!!
March 21st, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Good article. I particularly liked the example at McDonalds. I am sure the young woman is on her way to becoming a manager or owner of some business. She seems pretty smart. It’s nice to see actual examples of these laws.
March 21st, 2008 at 10:15 pm
If I may add: The Law of Gratitude.
People who have a nature tendency to be sincerely grateful are bound to be more successful than those who don’t.
Call it positive karma, call it what you want, but if you start doing a research of successful people, the numbers (of grateful people who succeeded) will speak for themselves.
March 23rd, 2008 at 8:48 am
nice article. this is very true. if you do not have all these values, you probably will not be very successful in life.
March 26th, 2008 at 5:09 am
About the law of influence; When Princess Diana married to Prince Charles, she was painfully shy and totally overwhelmed by all the attention. However, she kept adjusting to do her new role. She traveled around, represented the royal family in various functions and built many important relationships with politicians, organizers and entertainers. At first, she was simply a spokesperson. But as time went by, her influence increased. Even after she divorced with Prince Charles, she lost her title, but that lost didn’t at all diminish her impact. Instead, her influence overweighed her former husband and in-laws. Even in death, Diana continued to influence others. Her impact didn’t come because she once had a title. She made things happen because she was an influencer.
March 26th, 2008 at 5:11 am
Number four is the law of authenticity. And the law of authenticity says the most valuable gift you have to offer is yourself…This is really in a sense a tie-in to when you talk about making a difference, making a personal difference. When you’re making a personal difference, when you’re doing something you’re passionate about, well obviously you’re more authentic…Authenticity, there’s a genuineness to it, and that genuineness has power.
March 26th, 2008 at 5:12 am
Another way of looking at it is that an authentic approach to your career, and your life, brings with it a level of intrinsic motivation that energizes you and fuels your efforts.
Take a look at your life. Does it feel authentic? Does what you do day in and day out feel aligned with who you are? Does it come naturally, or is it a constant strain to maintain the facade?
March 26th, 2008 at 6:44 am
This discussion is great! Thank you everyone for your comments and feedback.
March 26th, 2008 at 9:37 am
I like this approach. It has the benefit of “feeling right”, as opposed to some methods that downplay the importance of putting in time. Of course, I’d much rather be putting in less time and reaping the benefits of good organization and outsourcing. All the same, I’ll give this one a read. It’s worth considering both sides.
March 26th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
I believe at the very heart of a successful person is a unique approach (or a great idea) and the drive and dedication to follow through.
Nice list though.
May 13th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
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