Purveyors of Happiness

That's what it says on the box of Butlers chocolates that our house guest gave me:  


Butlers
PURVEYORS OF HAPPINESS


From freedictionary.com:  
Purveyor:  a person or thing that habitually provides or supplies a particular thing or quality
Happiness:  state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy


Can you imagine having that as your mission in life?  Can you imagine if we all had the goal of providing others with happiness on a regular basis?

Getting Focus

Here's an excerpt from an article by Kim DeYoung called "Smart Start-up Tips: How to Get Out of Entrepreneurial Overwhelm and Get More Done" that I wanted to be able to find later... you know... when things are so crazy I don't know which way is up.


So how do you figure out WHICH project will create the best results?

When I think of “getting it done,” it’s not just getting done the junky, to-do list kind of stuff. We all have piles of stuff to do. Here are some questions that will help you determine whether a particular project should be a priority for you this year.

Ask yourself…

• Will this project generate momentum in my business? (Choose a project that will open up the bottleneck and give your business a real jumpstart. For example, do you need to focus on generating income, list-building, gaining credibility as an expert, etc.?)

• Does this project mesh with the vision I have for my business? (Think about the big picture of what you want to accomplish over the next year. Where do you want your business to be and will this project help you get there faster?)

• Will this project make a meaningful difference for me and for those I serve? (Don’t be distracted by the bright shiny object – something that sounds fun or that everyone else is doing, but won’t really benefit YOUR business.)

• Is this project fun and purpose-filled? (It needs to be something you believe in and you’re excited about or you’ll lose steam before you get it done.)

• Is this project big enough? (Choose something that scares you a little bit, and gets you out of your comfort zone.)

When you’ve got a clear vision on the project that will really make a difference you’ll find that you’re more focused and more committed. As a result, you serve a lot more people, increase your income and get out there in a bigger way. That is what I experienced – all good things.