Success the Nfluence Way
Laurenzo Thomas • October 19, 2021
Success the Nfluence Way
Good morning to all! In my last post I shared one of the key components to success from Rene Faulcon, the principal of the Nfluence Group. That first tip was the need for CONTINUOUS LEARNING and education. And not just general learning or knowledge, but practical and relevant learning that has a direct correlation to one's stated goals and objectives. Very valuable! But let's discuss his second key component - BEING OBSERVANT.
"Being observant is key" Rene says. "That means observing the state, growth, progress of individuals you model your life after. It also means monitoring the industries, competitors and trends which are of strategic significance to your business objectives. Know whether the service/product you offer is viable, trending, waning, etc..."
Excellent advice! Sometimes we can become so wholly focused on our own business, our own goals, and our own situation that we become blind to what's happening around us. Though it is important to give the proper attention and focus to what we're doing to help OUR business grow, by not observing what's going on around us, we could find ourselves missing out on valuable resources and help. We could find ourselves lagging behind or even becoming irrelevant. We could even end up being in. the "wrong lane" as it were, headed in the wrong direction.
So being observant is a part of the foundation that has enabled Rene and Nfluence find success. Perhaps it will help you too as you seek to find success the right way! We will discuss two other important parts of that foundation in upcoming posts.
Success The Right Way
June 20th!!! The official first day of summer. So you hoped to be in shape by summer but alas, you haven't reached your goal and you feel getting that swimsuit body is beyond your reach. The fact is, it is NOT too late to achieve notable and noticeable health and fitness goals for the summer. It all starts with nutrition and summer is the perfect opportunity to start on that whole food plant based journey. Why is that so? Though many equate summer with grilling, BBQ, picnics and vacations that can lend themselves to excess calories and poor choices, the reality is that a lot of people actually eat less just because of the hot weather. But besides that things like fresh fruit (i.e berries, watermelon, grapes, mangoes) and salads of all sorts are preferable because they are refreshing and light. Even grilling can be healthy and fun as asparagus, portobello mushrooms, onions, pineapples are popular healthy alternatives that can help you shed pounds. And if you skip the sodas, juices, and yes even the beer and focus on good ole water you will see some definite changes in your body composition sooner than you think!!! Yes, summer can still be fun and you can head to the beach with confidence! Why not start TODAY? Give yourself 2 weeks and see how you feel. Better yet, do a 21 day or 30 day challenge. The results will motivate you to keep going and you will still have over half the summer left to enjoy your new found energy and zest for life! PREAM Nutrition is here to help you!
Hello to all! It has been awhile since I posted to my blog but this post is special to me and I hope others will be inspired by it. Today, May 18th, 2024 marks the 5th anniversary since I started on my plant-based journey. Yes, that means FIVE YEARS of no meat, no dairy, no eggs and 5 years of none of my wife's red beans and rice and classic spaghetti, my mom's gumbo and sweet potato pie, and other staples of the first 49 years of my life. It also meant no fried chicken strips from Ezell's, no Jones's BBQ, no teriyaki, no burgers from Dick's. You get it! I mention all of this to just highlight that it has not been easy and there are times I may crave fried chicken, a nice steak, or a juicy burger. But I resolved in my heart to to forge ahead on this path because it literally SAVED MY LIFE! So yes, May 18th is a special day for me. There have been struggles and setbacks but I am proud to say I have never touched meat, dairy, or eggs from day one. In the process of exploring the world of veganism and particularly, whole food plant based eating, I have learned so much about myself and the lifestyle. I have lost 85 lbs but it has come with many challenges. Over the last two months I did a 60-day personal challenge as I looked forward to my anniversary. Over the next few weeks I will share details of what that entailed as well as other things I have gleaned over the last 5 years. Stay tuned!