This is the year of the Ox and people born in 1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, and 2009, are  often seen as talented, strong-willed introverts. They are even-tempered, home-oriented, and in need of a stable environment at work and at home. More ox info.

According to wikipedia, on the second day (Tuesday, Jan 27, 09) of the new year, business people of the Cantonese dialect group hold a 'Hoi Nin' prayer to start their business. The prayer is done to pray that they will be blessed with good luck and prosperity in their business for the year!

Whether you did your version of a Hoi Nin prayer at Tuesday's dawn, I wish you good luck and prosperity all year long!

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Continuing on with the Chinese New Year theme, one of the traditions is the giving of red envelopes or packets known as Ya Sui Qian which almost always contain money.  These packets represent "money used to suppress or put down the evil spirit" according to wikipedia.

2.  Maintain a positive attitude

This can be a real challenge with all the doom and gloom conversations that we're bombarded with.  Bailouts, corporate acquisitions, layoffs, bankruptcies - Yuck! While you can't stick your head in the sand, now - more than ever - it's important to consciously bring in and send out positive thoughts.

Get that law of attraction working for you.  If you're spending your energy fretting and worrying, the universe will send you more of that.  Spend time each day, focused on the positive outcomes you desire.

3.  Work smart

In addition to concentrating your energy on your gifts, make sure you've got the right business model and strategies to leverage it.  The world is much different now compared to even a short year ago.  Your business model from last year may not survive the year and circumstances we're in right now.

Step back and assess  who your best clients are and make sure you wondering what's wrong with your approach.

Leveraging these three key strategies is what we focus on in Get Clients Now.  If you're serious about releasing negative beliefs, focusing on high-payoff activities and really growing your business this year, join us!

4.  Automate

In addition to delegating, automate routine tasks.  If you find yourself doing the same thing over and over again, see if there is a way it can be automated.  Create templates. Search the internet for software solutions that do the work you need done. Extract yourself from small tasks and free your mind with space to create.

Implement these ideas and you'll be well on your way to positioning yourself for a most prosperous year and life.

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