Why don’t we dare to be great?

October 2, 2008

What would happen, right now, if you knew beyond a doubt that you were magnificent? What would you do with that knowledge? And what would you TRY in your life if you knew you could not fail?

What is it that stops us from owning those empowering truths? Is it the responsibility that would come along with being awesome? Because being successful and magnificent does come with responsibilities. The first one is that you must be courageous. You cannot sit on your laurels and be a victim if you are incredible. You must behave in big ways and take big risks. Why not, after all? The next responsibility is that you must be inspiring. There is no place to hide when you are magical and achieving great things.

Simply put, if we are not distracted by worry and self-imposed crisis, the real purpose of lives is right in front of us. It sits there, waiting, daring to be acknowledged day after day. Waiting to live our deepest dreams until the time is “right” is a gamble we cannot afford. No matter what our circumstances, waiting is like being robbed every day. We are our own perpetrators, slamming the cell door shut on our own magnificent lives.

There is an impenetrable truth. TIME IS PASSING. Every moment. It is not stagnant, like a pool. It is, instead, a rushing river. It is alive. It is vibrant. And it does not wait. In our powerlessness over that, we have huge opportunities. We can choose to own our present. We can live our priorities and choose what is worth implementing this very moment.

Perhaps it is just as vital to choose, “What is worth releasing?” We have two hands and one heart, and if they are full of sorrow or regret, or if we feel imprisoned by our circumstance, we simply do not have enough room to Dare to be Great.

Today, wherever you are, stand tall inside and know that no one can stop you from being the one magnificent, powerful woman that you are. No one. Not even you. Deep inside, the life you need to be living is screaming to break free. Just for today decide what you will and will NOT be driven by.

I will not be driven solely by the needs of others. I WILL be driven by my passion.

I will not be driven solely by my responsibilities. I WILL be driven by my dreams.

I will not be driven solely by my circumstance. I WILL, instead, be driven by hope.

I will not be driven by my limitations. I WILL be driven by my gifts.

I am not only what others see. Inside I have a secret. The secret is that I am MAGNIFICENT.

Today, I can choose to be joyous and to share my secret. I can KNOW that there is a community of women who are also DARING at this very moment to be great.

Francine Allaire, Chief Life Strategist for The Daring
www.TheDaring.com

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Dare to Be a Master Marketer

September 1, 2008

Would you believe me if I told you that it is way more important to be a master marketer than it is to be a master in your craft?

I believe you would because no matter how good you are at doing what you do, people have to know about you, your product or service in order for you to have a thriving business or practice and to have the opportunity and privilege to share your gift with the world.

As a master marketer, there are three things you need to get good at.

1. Generating leads

2. Converting those leads into paying customers

3. Get repeat business

What Propelled Me to Create The Daring

August 18, 2008

There is an interesting story behind The Daring that goes back to the fall of 2001. I would like to invite you to read it. Please go to the website - under the About Us section you will find The Daring Story.

I believe that we all have a deep desire to live more daringly, to be all that we can be … to have an exciting and fulfilling life. But, at the end of the day, only a few of us dare to step out of comfort zone, follow our hearts and embrace life with passion and gusto. It is even harder if we try to go at it alone without some level of encouragement, support, access to knowledge and leadership from women who have been there and done that so to speak - and, at the same time, not be limited by geographical boundaries to find the support and the knowledge we need.

So many women offer products and services that are not limited to a specific geography (the world can literally be our playground) and now with the cost of gas it becomes even more practical to have the opportunity to reach out to other likeminded women without always having to leave your home.

In my opinion, women tend to do business differently. We turn to other likeminded women for support and inspiration. And once we find the right support system, tools, ideas and connections, we have the strength to aim higher and the confidence to see and seize the opportunities before us to create the life, business or career we crave and to fulfill our personal and professional aspirations.

To validate my thinking, however, I did a lot of research to ensure that I was not the only one wanting what I was looking for and not finding it So, before creating The Daring I spent over 18 months interviewing successful daring women to find out number 1: what they all had in common - what were the traits that they exemplify in their daily lives (and that’s how I came up with the 7 Principles of Successful Daring Women) and number 2 what had contributed the most to their success.

There were three things they all agreed on: 1. Follow in the footsteps of successful leaders who can guide you, teach you and inspire you, 2. Surround yourself with likeminded people who want you to succeed and reciprocate with same, and 3. Dare to Promote Yourself … you have to be seen in order to be successful .. you have to show up, speak up, stand up and stand out. I would add to that, you have to be emotionally resilient.

So every woman out there has those same needs but not all have the means and the access to knowledge, expertise, connections and support at a price they can afford.

That’s exactly why I created The Daring. A place where women could speak their minds, share their dreams, make friends, negotiate deals, strut their stuff, empower and inspire one another to take bold actions and risks to live a more fulfilling, abundant and prosperous life…, in short to embrace a more Daring lifestyle.

We offer our members over 10 different ways to increase their visibility, gain free exposure and promote their unique products, services, programs and events to our community. Nothing speaks to success like a successful entrepreneur or professional so The Daring has assembled a first-class lineup of Success Experts to guide you. Women who have excelled in their fields and achieved great success are involved with The Daring to help our members to soar. They’re sharing their powerful lessons, empowering knowledge and intimate secrets to success. We host Virtual Coaching and Community Support Calls where our members ask questions, requests for help and share their successes. We will soon launch The Daring Women Series and so much more.

The International Community of Daring Women is exactly the type of network a woman needs if she is ready to step up and take ownership of her life and goals.

“Life Begins at the end of your comfort zone! Let Francine and The Daring Dare You to realize your full potential!”

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Dare to Take Some Time Off

August 14, 2008

My husband and I just got back late last night from a 6-day mini vacation to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico. We were celebrating our third wedding anniversary.

While on vacation, I totally unplugged — no cell phone, no emails … . I cannot tell you how good it felt. I am back with a lot of good ideas for The Daring. More on that soon!!!

p.s. Welcome to all the new subscribers and members who signed up while I was away.

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We Are Each Responsible for the Thoughts We Think. .

July 30, 2008

I am a huge fan of Abraham-Hicks. Esther and Jerry Hicks are the real deal when it comes to The Law of Attraction. I visited their website today to register for their upcoming workshop in San Diego in August and I thought I would share with you the Quote they have on their site today. Please visit www.abraham-hicks.com website for more information about the phenomenal work they are doing.

“When you are in alignment with who-you-really-are, you cannot help but uplift those with whom you come into contact. Your value to those around you hinges upon only one thing: your personal alignment with Source. And the only thing you have to give to another is an example of that alignment-which they may observe, then desire, and then work to achieve-but you cannot give it to them. Everyone is responsible for the thoughts they think and the things that they choose as their objects of attention.”.

Dare to Think Positive Thoughts Each and Every Day and Act as a Beacon of Light for Those Around You!

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Dare to Move Beyond Your Comfort Zone

July 22, 2008

You know the only thing constant in life is change. Change is inevitable but growth is optional and growth can only happen when you are willing to move beyond your comfort zone. You must go where you are uncomfortable going for any significant change to materialize in your life … with your body, your finances, your business or career or your relationships. There is a saying “If you continue to do what you have always done, you will continue to get what you’ve always got.” And there is no exception to that.

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