2010 Theme for WAN: Finish It!

 

WAN, we are finishers in 2010. We will stand on the Word and be encouraged as paul encouraged the Corinthians in 2 Corinthians 8:10. "It is to your advantage not only to be doing what you began and were desiring to do a year ago; but now you also must complete the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to desire it, so there also may be a completion out of what you have. For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has, and not according to what he does not have." Woman, Finish It!

Six Thinking Hats

Edward de Bono, the author and father of the Six Thinking Hats, infuses one to think beyond what you see or what is your natural path of thinking and influence the direction of your behavior to think differently so that you can see different opportunities that the same idea will yield. Think through your goals by wearing different hats that represent different streams of thinking.

Devi Titus - The Table Experience Intro

Devi will be with us in December so mark your calendar! You don't want to miss this opportunity and look for more to come!

Check your anxiety!

Anxiety is a goal buster! What are you anxious about? If you are full of conflict in your emotions it is impossible in most cases to move forward until that conflict is resolved. Don't let people or situations steal your peace, deal with them so you can move forward and stay focused. Let it go!

Multi-Task!

Get more done efficiently. Think through your to-dos and "block schedule" complimentary task so you can do more than one thing at a time.

Sand in Your Shoes

Have you been spending all your time playing in the sand? The sand represents that you have been majoring in the minors. Instead of prioritizing and focusing on the most important and urgent matters you have been doing everything else. Instead you should be focusing on the big rocks those things that are a must-do. Identify your big rocks, do them and you will have plenty of time to play in the sand!

Stop Floating-Walk it Out!

Feel like you are floating through your days with no directions? Make a decision to WomanThink your day, what six steps do you need to complete to achieve your goal? Get it out of your head!

Goal Setting Tips

It's that time of year, no not the holidays but goal setting time! Over the next two weeks I am going to share tips to simplify your goal setting. Don't wait until January 1, 2010 to get started on your Dreamland experience, start now! Today think about some of the goals you want to achieve. Write them down and over the next few days you can re-think, re-organize, and re-prioritize your activities. Woman, Act Now!

Day Five - Finish what you start!

Finishing is medicine for the soul! Finish what you start and heal the sickness of procrastination!

More!

"More Work! More Worth!" Daryl McCoy
Do more than required and increase your value exponentially!

Integrity

Integrity keeps the reflection of your character accurate and unquestionable!

Day 4 - Be Kind

Kindness is loving, respecting and caring enough to be considerate of others even when you think they don't deserve it.  Kindness produces after it's own kind! Your return on your investment of kindness in someone's life is immeasurable and you will receive it in return when you least expect it or deserve it.

Day 3 - True Peace and Unity of Purpose

True peace of mind and unity of purpose comes when you keep your eyes focused on you rather than the faults of others! Focusing on others will always distract you from keeping the main thing, the main thing!

Day 2 - Love others as you love yourself

Your measure of love for others is often measured by your ability to love yourself. Loving oneself gives you a healthy perspective in loving others. If you are having trouble loving others is it just a reflection of how you are loving yourself.

Live the Prosperous Life Now- Day 1- Love God above all!

Want to live a prosperous life in your now. Ten thoughts to ponder over the next 5 days.

1. Love God above all!

Three things Satan Can not Do:

• Can't stop God from loving you.
• Can't stop God from hearing you.
  
• Can't stop God from responding to you.

Decisions

Troubled by a decision today, allow the "common sense" of the morning to bring clarity before you make that decision. Things always look differently when the hype, the pressure and the excitement has rested for the night!

Delegation is not permanent!

The death of any leader is to delegate a task to someone you know will fail, but before you take the fall, wake up and:
1. Admit that you have a failing situation.
2. Understand that delegation is not permanent.
3. Assess the cause.
4. Re-cover your delegated authority.
5. Re-define your expectations.
6. Re-assign the task to someone who is capable.
7. Don't forget to follow through on follow up!

Delegation is freedom when the right person is chosen to get the job done!

The Brand Called You!

Who are you? Do others know your brand? What do you stand for? What is your brand value, promise and attribute?

Brand You Legacy

Farah Fawcett and Michael Jackson may you rest in peace. After such sad news today, it is impossible to ignore the actions we take daily that impact our personal destiny. These actions in death become our brand legacy!

Brand you Reputation

What do others say about you? Do you have a great reputation? How have you established it, maintained it and protected it? Your reputation is the perception others have of you whether they know you personally or heard it through the grapevine, what does yours say about you?

Brand You Identity!

Until you really know who you are, others will define your identity!

Brand You Plan!

Plan your minutes and the hours, days, months and years will become what you intended them to be. Woman Act Now!

Wan In Action # 10 Be a woman of my Word!

I am a woman of my word, I am intentional with my actions, and keep my commitments to myself, my family and my community.

Question:  Think about the words you speak today!  Are you watching over your words to see them fulfill what you intend and prosper in the thing for which you sent them?

Quote: “So shall My word be that goes forth out of My mouth: it shall not return to Me void [without producing any effect, useless], but it shall accomplish that which I please and purpose, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.” (Isaiah 55:11 Amplified)

WAN in Action #9 Excellent in Spirit

I am a woman of an excellent spirit--it is my right and my essence--and I seek improvement continuously.

Question: Are you demonstrating excellence in your walk today? What words do you hear others speak of you, do they represent excellence? Do you speak excellence into your atmosphere?

Quote: "Excellence is demonstrated when you choose to do better than what is required or acceptable by others.

Wan in Action #8 Intentional Integrity

I demonstrate character, integrity and leadership in the marketplace.


Question: Can you identify a specific incidence that you can relate to that your demonstration of character, integrity and leadership distinguished you from others?


Quote: When your character is under pressure, integrity will keep you from cracking under that pressure! Do the right thing not a good thing! Coach Anna McCoy

WAN in Action #7 Give more than required

I give more than required and value relationships with other like-minded individuals.

Question: Have you been open to the opportunity of giving not because you have to but because you really want to? I know you are probably saying I do give a lot, in fact I give so much that I don't have anything left. Well, you are probably right but you are also giving out of obligation and giving more than required means you really do go the extra mile!

Quote: Giving will change your perspective in an instant! Give out of your lack and experience the true abundance you have within!

Wan In Action - #4 Master Execution

I am an executor of my ideas and I master closing the gap between my thoughts and my actions.

Question: What has thrown you off course today? Have you asked the right questions, developed the right relationships or acquired the necessary skills to execute? If you are lacking any of these identify what you need to bridge the gap between your thoughts and your actions.

Quote: "Be a better executor, experience an extraordinary life." Coach Anna McCoy

WAN Covenant in Action #2 Value Education

I value education and sharpen my saw monthly by exploring and learning about people, places, or events that expand my view of the world.

Question: Identify one person, place or event which has expanded your view of the world, reflect on what you learned?

Quote: "Embrace learning for life and you will always make room for being better, doing better and living better." Coach Anna McCoy

Wan Covenant in Action #1 Be Conscious

I make conscious decisions in my now that positively affect my future now.

Question: What decision did you make today that you will recognize in the future? For example, do you have a college savings plan now for your infant who in 18 years (a future now) will have an inheritance that will give him/her an opportunity to go to college?

Woman, Act Now!

Confidence

Confidence comes and goes.  Learn to manage your confidence, eliminate thoughts beliefs and feelings that will set you up for failure. 

1. I don't have anything to offer.
2. If only I were more like someone else.
3. What will other people say?
4. I can have it all.
5. It's just who I am, this is me.

Woman, Act Now! 

WAN Covenant #10 Woman of my Word!

I am a woman of my word, I am intentional with actions and I keep my commitments to myself, family and community.

WAN Covenant #9 Excellent in Spirit

I am a woman of an excellent spirit, it is my right and my essence and I seek improvement continously.

WAN Covenant #8 Intentional Integrity

I demonstrate character, integrity and leadership in the marketplace.

WAN Covenant #7 Give More than Required!

I give more than required and value relationships with other like-minded individuals.

WAN Covenant #6 Just Do It!

I materialize my thoughts, my ideas and my dreams.

WAN Covenant #5 Dream Big!

I am a God-size dreamer, I search my heart, my soul and my mind to deliver to the world everything I was created to give it.

WAN Covenant #4 Master Execution

I am an executor of my ideas and I master closing the gap between my thoughts and my actions.

WAN Covenant #3 Think Creatively

I commit my time and my mind to thinking creatively, envisioning my future and taking actions on my dreams.

WAN Covenant #2 Value Education

I value education and sharpen my saw monthly by exploring and learning about people, places, or events that expand my view of the world.

Wan Covenant #1 Be Conscious-Question

I make conscious decisions in my now that positively affect my future now

Woman Act Now Covenant

This covenant is an agreement between a woman and her word, which holds her accountable for her own success. With the joint effort of others, she achieves her goals and lives out her purpose. Embrace these words, live them, and act on them. Become all that you are meant to be! Woman, Act Now!

1. Be Conscious
2. Value Education
3. Think Creatively
4. Master Execution
5. Dream Bigger!
6. Just Do It!
7. Give more than required.
8. Intentional Integrity
9. Excellent in Spirit
10. Woman of my Word!
    

Fail Forward

Failure is is feedback; it is not your end. Fail forward, get up, dust yourself off and decide how to do it differently to succeed! Woman, Act Now!

Unbridled Passion

Unbridled passion is destructive, with too much power and too little direction, it causes any plans or pursuits to derail. Woman, Act Now!

Purpose Defined

Purpose, a desire of mind and heart directed for the fulfillment of godly instruction. Woman, Act Now!

Hearing Criticism

Words wound deeply when we do not know how to hear them. Hearing criticism must be filtered.

"Hear words humbly.

Explore words for insight.

Assess the words' impact.

Receive the truth and discard the rest."

Anna McCoy, Woman, Act Now, Learn, Launch, Live your Dream, Page 114

Give

Give more than required. The return of giving will always be greater than you think at the moment! Woman, Act Now!

Lock In

P.Diddy recorded a short video encouraging others to "lock in". To lock in means to shut yourself in and shut the world out so you can dream again. Woman Act Now!

Intentional Integrity

Intentional integrity is deciding how you will behave before a crisis arise that may cause you to compromise your character! Woman, Act Now!

Hope

What are you hoping for today? Your hope must be converted to action to acquire the thing you desire! Woman, Act Now!

Every Woman

Think about two roles you need to play today, i.e. mother or business owner, and segment the task that are required for the role. Be your best in the moment you are required to be in that role, avoid being every woman in every moment. Woman, Act Now!

The Next Level

The next level is achieved by taking the step required in between two levels! What steps should you be taking today to get you to the next level? Woman, Act Now!

Demonstrate

Be demonstrative in your actions today? Fulfill the best of who you are and when you do it, pause and acknowledge your success! Woman, Act Now!

Free Fall

Trust is a free fall, it is completely acting without judgement or preconceived ideas. Are you trusting or judging, you make the call! Woman, Act Now

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Stillness

Be still, answers are found in the stillness where the volume of sound is magnified! Woman Act Now!

Consistency

Whether you believe it or not, others have expectations of you! Are you consistent in delivering your promise to the world? Consistency is perfected through practice! Woman Act Now, be consistent.

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The Splendor Within

Consider the acorn, do you think it fully understands the splendor of the oaktreeness within? Consider the splendor of your destiny that is within you, pursue it, understand it and live it. Woman Act Now!

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Intention

Intention is the inner strength that pushes you beyond quitting. Be intentional it is thinking through your possibilities and seeing them as realities before they materialize. Woman Act Now!

Falling off the Wagon!

When you fall off the wagon, get up, dust yourself off and find another wagon to start your journey again. Usually the one you fail off of continues moving without you. So don't distress just start riding again. Woman Act Now!

Being Debt Free

Being debt free means freedom from worry and anxiety. Although we may want to be completely debt free it is more than paying off your creditors, it is also storing up for a rainy day and securing your future. We become debt free with one action at a time. What action will you take today to move towards the debt free life. Woman Act Now!

Your Biggest Expense!

What's the greatest expense you will pay in your life? Interest. Negotiate every opportunity to lower your interest rate. If they tell you 13% ask for 10%, because every percentage you negotiate is leaving money in your pocket.

It's Report Time!

It's credit report time, check your credit report for errors and accuracy. Check out AnnualCreditReport.com to make sure that you are making the grade you deserve. Woman Act Now!

What's Your Score?

Have you checked your credit score lately? Checking and knowing your score puts you in the drivers seat to negotiate every opportunity rather than falling victim to someone who recognizes you don't know much about your own credibility! Woman Act Now

Need Extra Cash?

Take inventory of the things you own. Look around and observe the overflow in your home or office. Choose one item you can sale. Place a free ad on CraigsList or Backpages.com and see how it goes. Woman Act Now!

Pay debt down!

Debt ridden? Pay debt down $1 at a time. Watch your choices today and see if you could redirect any purchase to paying down a debt! Write your expenditures in a notepad or keep every receipt and review it at the end of the day. Try to find $5 or $10 a day. In 30 days that would be $150 or $300 and what could you pay down? Woman Act Now!

Financial Execution

Financial execution starts with your word! Be a person of your word and think before you sign that next agreement! Change your financial destiny by honoring your word every time!

Budgeting

One's ability to control debt is often a good measure of the success of their budgeting methods. Have you evaluated yours lately? Woman Act Now!

Five Signs of Living Beyond Your Means

1. Your credit score is below 600.
2. Your savings are less than 5% annually.
3. You pay the minimum due on your credit accounts.
4. You spend more than 28% of your income on mortgage, property taxes and insurance.
5. Your bills are spiraling out of control.
Diagnose your financial health often by looking at the symptoms above that could lead you down the road to financial ruin and make a change before you are devastated. Woman Act Now!

You can begin again!

Today is the beginning of a new day. Starting over is simply ok but remember that you have started over and don't give up too soon in the process before you see progress. Make a conscious decision to start over and move forward from where you are. Woman Act Now!

When Divorce is Inevitable

As soon as divorce becomes an issue your financial well being is at risk. What can you do immediately?
Deal with credit issues:
Check your credit report
Notify your creditors of your situation
Establish credit in your name alone
Open an individual bank account
Get copies of your past 5 years of income tax.
Woman Act Now!

Refinance Your Car

If you have a car that is less than 5 years old and your credit score is high enough to qualify you may be able to refinance for a lower interest rate and lower payments. Give it a try, I did it in 30 days when the best rate I was able to get on purchasing a used car was 8% a couple of years ago. Before I finished shopping around I purchased the vehicle from the dealer and later got a better offer and refinanced it for 6.9%. Remember your greatest expense is interest! Woman Act Now!

Cut Your Credit Card Interest

Work the plan:

How maxed out are you on your credit cards? Most creditors will not reduce your credit rate if you are at your maximums. Pay off the highest interest rate card first. As you lower the balance you are increasing your credit score. The higher your score the less of a risk you are. When you have lowered your balance to 50% of your credit line, pick up the phone, call the creditor and ask for an interest rate reduction. You may be surprised at the response. Almost 50% of people who do call get a reduction.

Ways to Increase your Credit Score.

1. Pay bills on time.
2. Use only 20% to 30% of the credit you have available.
3. Shop around for loans (whether car, furniture, home) within 14 days so it counts as one inquiry.
4. Avoid accepting instant credit offers while shopping in the mall.
5. Review and dispute inaccuracies on your credit report annually.
Woman Act Now!

Quotes before you ride the boat!

Avoid the ride of your life by getting three quotes on that project, product or service. Set your hasty financial decision making money goal. For example make a commitment to never purchase anything in excess of $100 before you verify pricing with three sources. Woman Act Now

Live the best life experience!

Life is choice, at least be whimsical.
Think energy as my heart say,
I have rewarding happiness, truth, inspiration,
integrity, knowledge, peace, freedom.
Shout, sing, dance.
Hope, believe, love.
Share friendship, give thanks, trust.
Live the best life experience.

Woman Act Now, (The Book) Learn, Launch and Live your Dream!

Convert

Convert your human capital to something of value. Convert your talent to something of value. Convert your faith into Kingdom capital which is far more valuable then talent and money. Remember God's favor far exceeds them all. Woman Act Now!

Who Am I in a Branded World?

Are you just a question mark, still trying to figure out who you are? Or have you taken your place in the world? How have you distinguished yourself from others?

"You are"

You are beautiful, you are alive, you are brilliant, you are gifted, you are powerful, you are capable, you are celebrated and most importantly you are loved! You are a woman who acts in her now!

Step By Step!

Goals are much easier to reach when breaking them down into executable steps. Think of one goal you want to achieve today and give yourself 60 seconds to think of three steps and just do it! Woman Act Now!

Believe In Yourself!

Believe In Yourself! No one knows you better than you. Remember confidence is managed on a situation basis and learn how to manage your confidence by first believing that you can in any situation you may find yourself in. Woman, Act Now!

Dream Busters

Examine the dream busters in your life. Have you allowed toxic relationships, procrastination or self doubt derail your dream? If so, how will you get back on the train? Woman Act Now!

Harvest Time!

Take notice of the actions you made yesterday that produced your harvest for today and celebrate! Woman Act Now!

Will

Will to do your best.
Will to look your best.
Will to act your best.
Will to imagine the best!
Woman Act Now!

Be Enthusiastic

Our life is a journey, be enthusiastic in the good and bad times. Your enthusiasm is a reflection of what is on the inside of you. enthos is the root word for enthusiastic which means God within. How's God doing on the inside of you? Be enthusiastic, chose it! Woman Act Now

Detour

Detours can sometimes save you time, introduce you to new opportunities while still getting you to your intended destination. Be aware of the journey today and don't be frustrated or discouraged by the detours but rather see them as serendipitous adventures. Woman Act Now!

Creative Law of "I am"

God told Moses at the burning bush, tell them "I AM WHO I AM" sent you. You have the creative power to create your "I am". Your "I am" provides the reflection for your "you are" in the mind of others. Create three "I am's" that are uniquely you. For example, I am lovable, I am successful, I am genius, what about you? Woman Act Now

Days Until...

How many days until... you reach that goal that is important to you? Are you committed to achieving it? Will your actions during the days until reflect your passion to finish well? Woman Act Now!

I will....

I will walk in confidence.
I will be assured.
I will laugh often.
I will be kind.
I will execute!
Woman Act Now!

Support System

Nurture the meaningful relationships you have in your life today. Pick up the phone, write a note or visit with a friend and share your appreciation for their support and say, "Thank You". Woman Act Now!

I am Succeeding!

I will surround myself with successful people, I will press on and refuse to quit. I will let faith be my guide. I am succeeding! Woman Act Now!

Imagine the Possibility!

Imagine the possibility of overcoming barriers, distractions and fear. See the possibility of getting what you want and make it happen with the choices you make. Woman Act Now!

Live in the Now!

Living in the now is all that you have. Be alert, be passionate, be in the now! Woman Act Now!

I'm Proud of You!

I am proud of your passion to see your dream live, just do it! Woman Act Now!

Present to Win!

Every opportunity is an occasion to present to win! Be your best in the now and you will succeed every time. Woman Act Now!

Mindfulness!

Mindfulness is the key to being conscious in your now. Be mindful of your attitude and actions towards others today. Woman Act Now!

Anchor your Thoughts!

Your thoughts anchor your actions. Think positive thoughts today that will hold you steady as you execute your ideas into concrete actions. Woman Act Now!

I think I can. I knew I could!

Embrace the "can do" attitude and it will produce the "I knew I could" results. Yes you can! Woman Act Now!

Failure is Feedback!

Failure is feedback for doing it faster, smarter and better the next time. Woman Act Now!

Fulfillment

Fulfillment is the result of doing what you know to do and enjoying the outcome. Woman Act Now!

Review

Review the plans you made for yourself and then review the plans that life made for you. Which plans have taken you where you want to go? Woman Act Now!

Blink, Trust Your Instinct!

Remember that in the blink of an eye you can determine the decision that is right for you to make in your 2-5 seconds. Trust your instinct! Woman Act Now!

No Dream too Small

Decisions, Decisions!

Decisions fuel your dreams. Don't compromise, make the right one today that will catapult you forward into your destiny. Woman Act Now!

Carry it Out!

Stopping in the middle is the precursor of quitting. Carry it out, you can do it! Woman Act Now!

Delegate!

Never delegate to others what you should only do! Woman Act Now!

Death of A Leader

The death of a leader is delegating a responsibility to someone you know will fail. Choose wisely! Woman Act Now

Do, Give, Love!

Do more, give more and love more than what is required of you today! Woman Act Now!

The Power of Conversion

Converted thoughts create valuable assets!

Be a better doer!

Flee from procrastination and it will flee from you. The only remedy for procrastination is Woman Act Now!

Doing What Matters

Doing what matters is more than doing what you have to. It is finding valuing in what you are doing! Woman Act Now!

Dream Big!

Dream Big! Dream a dream bigger than you. Take 3 minutes to quiet your spirit, your body and your mind, relax and dream! Time yourself, write down what you have seen. Don't judge it, just let it rest with you. Dream Big! Woman Act Now!

What are you wishing for?

Wishing is wanting something you see that others have but being unwilling to put forth the effort required to attain it. Stop wishing and start doing! Woman Act Now!

Valuing Your Product or Service

What determines the value of your product or service? Beyond cost of goods or sales, your customer will make that determination.
Price your product well enough to withstand customer objections. You see examples everyday in the marketplace when you see a 50% sale. It says the customer didn't agree with your value proposition. Are you pricing your products in alignment with what the majority of your customers will pay? Woman Act Now!

Be Your Best!

All you have is your moment in your now. Make the most of it by being your best, all the time. Being the best rarely allows you much rest. Compromise is rest, procrastination is rest, and to settle is to rest! Rest in this context is not physical rest but it is giving up on the mental stamina needed to be your best! Think about your last undeserving rest and Woman Act Now!

Be the Expert!

When will you take the risk to be the expert in your field? Have you considered joining your trade organization, pursuing leadership, or writing an article on your field of expertise? Think of at least two things you can do to be the expert in your field, Let's see what you are made of, post your what I really know a lot about comment on the I AM A WAN EXPERT blog today! Woman Act Now!

Circle of Influence

Who's in your inner circle that you have failed to recognize as someone who desires the best for you, who will support your ideas and who is waiting for you to ask for help? Think about it and Woman Act Now!

Connect-Work

Connecting with others requires mindfulness. Be mindful in every situation today and trust that your presence in that moment is purposeful. As you become mindful, you become aware of the opportunities that are in your midst. Pay attention! Woman Act Now!

Execute! I know it's hard!

Execute on that one thing you have put off for the past three days. Take one step to move it forward. You will feel great about yourself and relieve the pressure of not doing what you know to do.

Intro to Woman Act Now

A Collage of pics from the year 2008 of Woman Act Now Organization!

Just Me

Sharing a bit of who I am. Coach