On Tuesday evening of last week, I was flipping through the onscreen teevee guide when a listing on the Biography Channel jumped out and grabbed me.
It was a biography on Jon Bon Jovi.
I HAD to see this.
Now…
Whether you like Jon, or his band – you’ll find this story quite interesting to say the least.
I was a huge fan of Jon and Bon Jovi back in the 80’s, but after seeing his biography, I discovered many things about him that I previously didn’t know.
Funny, isn’t it. We think we know someone pretty well, but when it comes right down to it, we find that we don’t know them at all.
That’s because we only get to see them from the outside looking in, and many times this doesn’t give us an accurate picture of who they REALLY are.
Such is the case with Jon Bon Jovi.
For the last several years, Jon has been on a mission to help homeless people by donating millyuns to Habitat For Humanity.
In fact, if you go to his website at BonJovi.com and click on the “Who Says You Can’t Go Home” video, you’ll see that this video was made on site, at one of the home building projects Jon financed.
As I watched his biography last week, it was obvious that Jon has a very special place in his heart for helping others.
He’s a very giving person to say the least.
But…
Here’s what’s so interesting about all this.
The day after seeing Jon’s biography, I was browsing his website when a friend of mine called.
As we were talking, I told him to sign online so he could take a look at the site for himself.
When he did, the first words out of his mouth were, “Yeah, his site is just like all those band websites, trying to sell their stuff”.
“Interesting”, I thought to myself.
Yes, it’s true, Jon definitely sells products on his website, but in my book, that’s a smart move.
That’s called marketing, and it’s a GOOD thing.
But the fact is, and here’s the thing most folks don’t know (including myself – until recently):
The purpose of Jon’s business is to make a lasting and positive impact on other people’s lives.
That’s his entire goal.
And that’s the same goal I’ve had for a long time now.
My clients know this, and if you spoke with any of them, without hesitating, they’d tell you that Kevin is NOT motivated by munee.
They’d tell you that what motivates Kevin is helping other people.
Providing them with resources and tools that will allow them to have the lifestyle of their choosing.
And knowing that I had a hand in making that happen – THAT’S what motivates me.
One you understand, and apply this concept for yourself, the munee simply comes in, and there’s nothing you can do to stop it.
But…
From an outsider’s viewpoint – someone who doesn’t know me personally, or know what I’m REALLY about – their view may be different.
In fact, I just got an email yesterday from a gentleman who referred to me as “a munee-grubbing jerk”.
Well, to be completely candid, he didn’t use the word jerk, but I don’t want to repeat the word he really used.
After reading his comments, I decided it best to remove his name from my subscriber list, so I wouldn’t offend him any further.
He obviously doesn’t know me, and it’s a wasted effort to try and talk him into liking me.
As you continue to move forward in life, as more people find out about you and as you become more successful, it’s important to understand – you can’t please everyone.
But…
You certainly CAN make a HUGE difference in the lives of those who choose to associate themselves with you.
The only question is:
Will you?
Is your heart in the right spot?
Is your number one goal to use your business to have a positive and lasting impact on other people’s lives?
And let me tell you, if it is, prepare for the influx of munee.
Munee is going to be attracted to you, almost as if by magic.
And like I said earlier, it’s going to give me great satisfaction, knowing that I had a hand in helping you make it happen.
Dedicated to your success,
Kevin Thompson
