How To Do You

Hello there…
Hope all is well.
Recently, I received an email from a colleague that heard me give
a presentation.

Lets call her “R.Y.” for the sake of anonymity.

R.Y. wrote…

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“I am always impressed to meet successful Philadelphia natives! Who says there’s nothing good in Philly? I admire your ability to produce multiple streams of revenue by honing in on your strengths and developing a product that’s in demand.

In your speech, you compared the successful, non-collegiate entrepreneur with a college graduate. You mentioned that you can be just as successful without a formal or traditional post-secondary school education, to which I wholeheartedly agree. However, what I deduced — and, I may have received this wrongly — is that you’re not advocating education. I’m am a huge supporter of education, whether at a college, university, trade school or other certificate programs. I believe that in all things — whether the creative or performing arts, skilled trade such as a barber, carpenter, electrician, etc — education is imperative. I once heard someone refer to education as our modern “underground railroad”. Isn’t that a wonderful concept and comparison? Wow, I wish I could take credit for it, but I can’t. However, the premise is correct. It exists, many are AWARE of it, yet… only those who are brave embark upon it. It’s not to say it’s the ONLY means of obtaining a successful life. But, those who have gone ahead have proven that an education certainly contributes to the degree of success. The actor/actress, the sculptor, the art gallery owner, the hair stylist all require fundamental business savvy in order to operate their business profitably and to even grow. Talent or skill alone will simply not suffice.

I mention this to say, that others — like me — may believe that you’re not encouraging education. I don’t believe that to be your intent. But, you lost me for a second, but… I realized that you were merely speaking from your experience. Either way, you’ve proven the point that education is important. You still had to go to school for the necessary credentials to perform your skill. You could not practice your skill without that state certification. Just wanted to make you aware of my perception, as others may share the same regard.

I am looking forward to commenting on your blogs.. I’ve bookmarked your site. And, will check back often.”

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Thanks “R. Y.”

You’re correct.

I was misunderstood.

My apologies..

Let me clear this up…

(And this is not a direct reply to R.Y. personally)

Somewhere in my emotional “success sermon” when I eluded
to education, I mentioned that education was important but
it wasn’t necessarily the most important when it comes to attracting success.
Like having great talent is good but its not the most important when
it comes to attracting success.
(However you define success)
The famous book by Napoleon Hill “Think and Grow Rich” helps to make my point.
Check it out…

“There are two kinds of knowledge. One is general;the other, specialized. General knowledge, no matter how great in quantity or variety it may be , is but of little use in the accumulation of money/success. The faculties of the great universities possess, in the aggregate, practically every form of general knowledge known to civilization.
Most of the professors have not amassed great wealth! They specialize in teaching knowledge, but they do not specialize in the organization or the use of knowledge for the accumulation of money/success.
Knowledge will not attract money(or any other kind of success)unless it is organized and intelligently directed, through practical plans of action, to the definite end of accumulating money/success. Lack of understanding of this fact has been the source of confusion to millions of people who falsely believe that “knowledge is power.” It is nothing of the sort!
Knowledge is only potential power. It becomes power only when, and if, it is organized into definite plans of action and directed to a definite end. This “missing link” in all systems of education known to civilization today may be found in the failure of educational institutions to teach their students HOW TO ORGANIZE AND UTILIZE KNOWLEDGE AFTER THEY ACQUIRE IT.”

Hold on…it gets better…

“An educated person is not necessarily one who has an abundance of general or
specialized knowledge. To be truly educated is to have so developed the faculties of mind that one may acquire anything one wishes, or its equivalent, without violating the rights of others.”

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O.K.
I’m back…

I would also add that…

Value that’s not shared is value that doesn’t exist.

I’m saying that education that’s not shared is education that doesn’t exist.

I’m saying that talent that’s not shared with others is talent that doesn’t exist.

I’m saying that love that’s not shared is love that doesn’t exist.
Here’s a better question…
Why don’t we share who we are, what we know or our value with others? The graveyards are full of buried talent and education.
Talent and education, that no one else knew about.
My library and hard drive is a reflection of my thirst and
love for education, but if I fail in sharing what I know with
others, that education means nothing to me or anyone else.
If you seek education for the sake of saying “I’m educated”.
Well, more power to you.
Do You!
My thirst for education is to help myself and others advance towards
successful lives.

One more thing…

Lets breakdown the meaning of the word “educate”.
The word is derived from the the Latin word educo, meaning to educe,
to draw out, to develop from within.
I have found that the more I share my knowledge with others, the deeper
I understand what I’m sharing or teaching.(to develop from within)

The definition of education by itself…means to share!

So…
Seek education but don’t sit on it.
Make plans to impact the world around you with your
knowledge and “know how”.
O.K.
Gotta go…

Thanks again R.Y. for bringing that to my attention.
Your comments are always welcome…

Do You!

K. L. Horne

“No matter what your profession, if you can give increase of
life to others and make them sensible of this gift, they will be attracted
to you, and you will get rich”

The Science of Getting Rich
Wallace Wattles

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Hey there…
Wanted to share a thought or two with you…
It’s been a minute since my last post but
anyway…
I had the pleasure of sharing my signature
talk “Living The Impression of Increase”
with other “movers and shakers” at a
Meetup Networking Group last week hosted
by Jennifer Dent and Ashley Coby.
I mean it…
Every time I share that talk with others, my
understanding goes to another level.
That’s a blessing.
That’s the beauty of “Doing You.”
Sharing your gifts, talents and insights with
others and feeling a sense of completeness.
When was the last time you felt “complete?”
“Whole?”
“On purpose?”
If it’s been a while since you’ve had
that feeling, I suggest you reconnect with
that part of you that gives.
That part of you that shares. In todays world its
about being “transparent.”
“Keeping it real”
It’s about “Being True.”
True to you.
Whenever I ask a coaching client–”What do you really
want in life”?
Most of the time, they can’t answer.
They can’t answer because they don’t know who
they are.
Most of the time we are so far away from our
true divinity…
Our “true selves”…
Since early childhood, we are taught to be
“good-go-getters”
To get-get-get!
From childhood we are taught to emulate
what the media says is “cool.”
-the illusions…
When I was in grade school and high school,
it was about being a “professional”(physician, attorney, nurse, etc.)
Today its about emulating “the celebrity.”
Diddy, Hilton, and Brittany are the images to
emulate today.(not that I agree)
No disrespect to either-
But “things done changed.”
Say what you want about Diddy, Hilton and Spears but
they have been able to earn a substantial living.
How?
By “doing them”…
I was reading somewhere that Paris Hilton earned $5,000,000.00
last year.
For what??
I’m still trying to figure out what she does.
She’s cute…I guess.
But what else?
But you know what?
She’s doing “Paris Hilton”
She has folks crawling over broken glass
to watch her “do her.”
That’s incredible!
Here’s the question.
What does all of this mean to you and I?
It means defining-”Who You Are.”
Who are you?
Let me help you out…
“You are the creators highest and best creation.”
“You have dominion over the fish of the sea and
the fowl of the air.”(I didn’t write this…it’s in that popular
book …the bible) .
“You are made in his image and after his likeness.”
Not the physical image…but the image thats unseen.
Though your creator is unseen, you can
still see the beauty and power of the unseen.
That unseen power that causes the flowers to bloom and the sun to shine is
the power that resides within YOU.
Have you ever noticed that everything that the creator
has created…gives?
Every thing in creation impacts the other thing.
Think about it.
We should have been taught to be
good-go-givers.
That power wants to give and express itself through
you.
Through your gifts and talents.
Here’s the bottom line…
It’s time to “give it up!!”
Remember…back in the day…in those old
movies, the villain would say “give it up”.
Today the universe is saying “give it up”.
It’s time to bring your gifts and talents to the
forefront…
To the marketplace…
The universe is forcing you to “give it up.”
“Giving it up” is what’s going to help us get
through this so called “recession.”
Don’t know about you…
But I am not participating in anyones recession.
I’m “giving it up.”
I’m giving up my talents and “know-hows” to the world.
I’m going to “do me!”
As I “do me”…hopefully you are inspired to “do
you.”
O.K.
Gotta go…
Talk soon,

Do You,
K.L. Horne

Please comment…they’re always welcome.

Are you “Doing You”?
Many people misunderstand what it means to “Do You”
Let me help you out.
To “Do You” is more than a single event in your life.
“Doing you” is more than a moment in your life.
“Doing you” is a lifestyle that impacts every area of your life.
Health, wealth, relationships, spiritual and mental.
“Doing you” should inspire others (especially young people) to
do them.
“Doing You” should be an example of what’s possible.
“Doing You” is not a selfish act.
It may sound selfish but truly “Doing You” should impact the world in
a positive way.
It means to live life by your rules.
Setting your own hours…
Charging what YOU think you’re worth…
Doing you means that you can do all of the above
without violating the rights of other people.
Again, “Doing You” is a lifestyle.
“Doing You” is not something you do on Fridays after
you get paid.
“Doing you” is about living your “unique purpose”.
“Doing you” is about bringing your gifts and talents
to the marketplace.
The beautiful part about “Doing You” is that no one else
can “Do You”.
Your gifts…your talents…your “know hows” belong to you.
Exclusively.
But the world needs to see and experience your gifts and talents.
The world wants to see you “Do You”.
You will never live the life that you imagine until you
decide to “Do You”.
Magic happens when you “Do You”.
Get it??
That’s “How To Do You.”

Talk soon
K.L. Horne

Your comments are always welcome!

Hey there…long time…no talk to.
I have been bizzy doing a number of things…
creating new products for my clients, writing,
speaking…the usual.
This past Friday night I attended a networking event
here in Philly at a nice lounge…Ms. Tootsies.
Right next door is the Ms.Tootsie Soulfood Restaurant.
The place is nice!
What made it even better was the level of
professional men and women that were there “representing their goods”.
Everyone from Kim “the Keller Williams Realty Agent” to Arlene- from
“Arlene’s Creations Hair Salon” was in attendance giving and taking business cards.
It was tastefully done.
Everyone was “Doing Them”.
I collected as many cards as I could.
I always look for the opportunity to help
another individual get to the “next level”.
That’s what I do.
There were a number of “network (MLM) marketers” there as well.
I’m always open to another stream of income…if it fits.
There was one young lady there, Jennifer Dent, who represents ISAGENIX.
ISAGENIX is a nutritional, fat burning system.
I have heard some good things about this product.
Jennifer, not only represents the company but
she’s a product of the product.
She lost 8 pounds and 21 inches in just 9 short days.
I know some folk who could use that!
Check out her website at www.jenniferdent.isagenix.com
I had a good time.

This is photo of me and Ms. Jennifer Dent from ISAGENIX

“Big Mike Gsss” with Jennifer Dent

Talk soon,
Do you…
K.L. Horne

I think I told you about my interest in earning an income online.

Well check this out…

Armand Morin is perhaps one of “THE” internet marketing gurus

right now. I just purchased his program “Internet Marketing Explained“.

I had to do it!

The guy gave up so much FREE information before he launched the

program.

I have not received the program yet but I know that it will be 100x’s

the cost.

One thing is for certain about getting
started online…

Affiliate marketing is arguably the easiest
entry point for people to start making money.

Why?

You don’t have to have your own product.

You don’t have to have your own salesletter.

You don’t have to worry about shopping carts
or autoresponders.

There’s no need for a merchant account.

…and…

You never have to worry about providing any
customer service once you make a sale.

Can you see why it gets so many people
excited?

However, here’s the inside scoop on what you
ultimately need to know about affiliate
marketing…

Not all affiliate programs are created equal.

It’s important you read that last sentence
again because it could save you a lot of
time, money and headaches.

Not all affiliate programs are created equal.

That’s because some product owners don’t
really take care of their affiliates.

Either laziness or a lack of focus generally
keeps them from developing their affiliate
program to help affiliates maximize sales.

For example…

When you are evaluating which products you
want to promote as an affiliate, here are the
top five guidelines of things to look for:

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1) Do they have affiliate tools?
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World-class affiliate programs will have a
wide variety of tools to help their
affiliates sell their products.

It almost seems obvious, but not all
affiliates promote products the same way.

That’s why you need a wide variety.

Things like email templates, pop ups, banners
of all sizes, ezine ads, free reports are all
examples of these types of tools.

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2) Do they have a variety of different
affiliate promotions?
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It’s hard for an affiliate to use the same
promotion over and over again.

Think about it, would you want to send the
same email to your list every month?

Not likely!

That’s why it’s important to find an
affiliate program where they continually
updated, add and refresh their materials.

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3) Do they provide any training?
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Training is important because it gives the
affiliate the opportunity to get educated on
the best methods for selling that person’s
products.

Wouldn’t you want your sales force to know
exactly how to sell your products?

Makes sense right?

That’s why training is important because when
you are an affiliate, you don’t want to have
to do all the testing yourself to find out
what works and what doesn’t.

It can be expensive and time consuming.

Top affiliate programs do the testing for you
and then share the results to give you the
advantage when marketing their products.

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4) Do they have tracking tools?
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This is definitely one of the easy methods of
determining who has a world class affiliate
program and who doesn’t.

Tracking is important as an affiliate because
you want to know what your most effective
promotions are going to be.

That’s why having tracking tools available
can be extremely advantageous to the
affiliate.

Most programs don’t have this because it
would expose their poor conversion rates!

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5) Do they have ongoing support?
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There is nothing more frustrating than having
a question and not being able to find anyone
to answer it.

If you have questions, you want answers.

Unfortunately most affiliate programs were
setup one time and never attended to again.

The program owners rarely (if at all) add new
content let alone communicate with their
affiliates on a regular basis.

You want to look for a program that has many
channels of back and forth communication with
their affiliates.

Things like regular newsletters, email
updates, an affiliate blog, or a customer
service center are all examples of
communication tools that help keep the
affiliates informed and on track.

Keeping these five guidelines in mind, it’s
worth pointing out an example of a very well
run affiliate program.

https://generatorsoftware.com/pro/go.php?signup/426610

This is the affiliate program for Generator
Software which is a company that sells
business tools to online entrepreneurs.

Here’s what you need to know…

They meet the criteria outlined above and the
best part is, they are continually adding new
products and promotions on what seems like a
monthly basis.

Better yet, their products also convert
extremely well which means your promotional
efforts are never wasted.

This program is well established, has a great
track record and has been around for years.

I definitely suggest you take a look:

https://generatorsoftware.com/pro/go.php?signup/426610

It can mean the difference between spending
all your time trying to figure out what to
sell, how to sell it and then having to come
up with all the promotions yourself…

…versus…

Having everything created for you so you just
copy, paste and promote using tested, proven
promotional materials that convert extremely
well.

Seems like a no brainer doesn’t it?

It is.

You’ll thank me once your checks start
rolling in!

Do You,
K.L. Horne
P.S Last time I checked, Generator Software
had over 14 different products to choose
from. That’s a lot of variety for you to
find something that fits with your list or
promotional methods. Clink below for more
details:

https://generatorsoftware.com/pro/go.php?signup/426610

Have you ever heard or have been told something before

and then you hear it again at a later time…but this time it

“blows your mind” when you hear it?

A friend and business partner of mine “dropped” the above

statement on me the other day and I have not been able to sleep well

since I heard it:

“Winners will find a way to win…

Losers will find a way to lose…”

Is that a convicting statement or what?

Yes it is!

It’s convicting because its true.

If you will study any area in our history, all

of the trailblazers and pioneers decided to win.

They decided to find a way to make things happen.

Once the decision was made…the way “showed up”.

Edison decided to light-up the world…the way “showed up”.

Ford decided to put the world on wheels…the way “showed up”.

They all decided to win.

Could they have given up and returned to “just living” or

“just existing”?

Sure they could have.

But they all decided to win.

I have decided to win at building an online profitable business.

Others are doing it.

Why not me?

Why not you?

I have come across some good information about marketing online already since the last

blog post but I am going to see if it works for me first.

Then I’ll pass it on to you…

No need in sharing anything with you and it turns out to be dud.

I only want to share what works.

There’s enough bulls%#^& out there already.

It’s funny…when you decide to win…many, many ways to win

will start to “show up”.

The way to win will always “show up”…the question is…do

you have the gumption,the guts, the courage to go for it.

Talk soon…

Do You,

K.L. Horne

PS:

Just had a thought…

Instead of me deciding whats good for you…you decide.

I will share excerpts from one of the programs that I have

invested in and if you would like your own copy I will have the

link available for you to click on and order.

Cool?

…When you Get There You Will See How To Go Further

Thomas Carlyle

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Most people are stuck only because they have not figured

out the entire “game plan”.

Guess what?

Sometimes you will never have the entire game plan laid out

in front of you.

Most of the time the game plan changes anyway.

The most important thing to do is to start

where you are and do what you can with what you have.

As you make your way, the next step reveals itself to you.

And then the next step…

And then the next step…

Don’t let the fear stop you.

You have the ability at this moment

to manifest your dream.

Life is magical…not predictable.

Enjoy the magic of not knowing everything.

Learn to live by faith and not by sight.

Let go.

Let go… knowing that the universe wants to use you for

“your highest good”.

A “good” that you don’t have the capacity to plan for.

Do You,
K.L. Horne

Part 2 of Acting as If…
What better example to talk about other
than my own?
I have been in the hair/beauty industry for
over 16 years.
I didn’t know that I was going to stick around this long
but after going to barber school, I started
working in a shop.
Before I knew what hit me, I was making
money and making BILLS.
Cutting hair was easy and the money wasn’t bad
at all but I always knew that I was put on this planet to
do MORE.
I admit that I am an information junkie. I have attended seminars
all over this country. I have spent BIG MONEY on my habit.
If I had to do it again…I would without hesitation.
Why?
Because that is where my passion lies…within the
world of self-development/motivational information.
I love everything about it.
In my opinion, what I have learned as a student within this industry should
be taught in the school systems.
I successfully operate my mens barber/spa based on the information and techniques that
I have learned from such seminars.
I learned that it was important to look the part…even before the money
came in.
I learned to feel and talk the part of a successful business person FIRST.
I learned that it was O.K. to be successful doing what I love to do…
Doing it my way…
The theme of this blog is to “Do You” while at the same time Love and Respect others.
Cutting hair is one of my income streams.
Online is where I will start another(income stream).
Monetizing this blog is my first goal.
I will “Act As IF” I am already a successful blogger by
giving my subscribers and visitors as much useful “HOW TO”
information as I can. I will share the ideas that appeal
to me and might appeal to my subscribers as well.
Thats “Doing You”.
Its not about appealing or satisfying everyone’s taste…just
those that share the same interest.
If you have some helpful knowledge that would help me become
a successful blogger…please comment.
(Be nice though)
This blog may not have all the bells and whistles yet but
at least I got it started.
Like Mike Litman says…”You don’t have to get perfect…Just get it going”.
As I learn how to monetize my blog, I will share every step with you so
you can do the same thing within your niche if you like.
Sound good?
Hope so…

In the meantime I will Act As If I am a successful blogger and
you continue to Do You.

K. L. Horne

by K. L. (Kevin) Horne

I have been a student of self improvement and

success for a long time. I have traveled across the country

and paid a fortune for my education-with no regrets.

But if you were to ask me, what secret or principle has made the most impact on my life?

I would have to say, ACTING AS IF.

Again—ACTING AS IF!

Here’s why!

The Law of Attraction states that we are always magnetizing the people and

circumstances that support our dominant thoughts.

Acting is BEING!

We cannot ACT or BE someone, without having the thoughts that support who you are ACTING or BEING.

In other words…

Acting in a certain way is the result of thinking in a certain way.

And

When you act a certain way—you think in a certain way.

And your thinking and acting is ATTRACTING those people, those circumstances etc. that support those

thoughts.

We cannot get out of ATTRACTING.

We are always ATTRACTING.

You can’t turn it off!

Why is this principle so powerful?

It’s like being able to tune into a particular radio station at will.

Whatever is playing on that station effects your thinking.

YOUR THINKING EFFECTS YOUR ACTIONS.

THIS IS WHY you can’t afford to listen to nonsense.

your life depends on what and whom you “tune” into.

Act AS IF or BE the person that you dream about BEING…NOW!

Gotta go for now…

Tune in tomorrow for Part 2 of Acting As IF.

Do You…

K.L. Horne

Asking Yourself The Right Questions…

Mr. McCleland of Harvard once said that only

2% of the population THINKS.

Lets begin thinking from a different posture.

Think about your situation.

Financially…

Relationships…

Family….

What questions do you ask yourself concerning these areas?

Do you ask yourself, “how am going to pay this bill”; or

do you ask your self what kind of business or new income

stream can I implement that would take care of this bill?

Do you ask, “What’s wrong with him/her; or do you ask

what’s right about him/her?

See, its only when you ask yourself a different question that

you will get a different answer.

That’s the power of your subconscious mind.

It goes to work immediately to answer all of your questions.

All you must do is ask.

And it is given unto you.

(have you heard that before?)

Most people are stuck because they are focusing on the wrong

questions.

Practice asking yourself the right questions through out 2008.

Asking yourself the right questions puts you in alignment with your

hearts desires(goals).

Everything in YOUR world changes when you ask yourself

the right questions.

Start asking questions that EMPOWER you.

Stop asking questions that VICTIMIZE you.

Trust me…there is a difference.

Do You,

K.L. Horne