1 day before my birthday this year, something happened within me. I actually tuned into & listened to my intuition. Something was not right for a long time but I’ve avoided to face the issue.
On January 15th, I came to a realization that I totally grew out of BNI & it was not serving me. I didn’t want to face this realization because I had an emotional attachment to it.
I am one of the original members who started a BNI chapter, Power Group 100, in Long Beach, CA. It has been close to 5 years since we launched. Last February, I’ve paid my 2-year membership dues so….I certainly planned to stay longer – THEN.
In reality my assigned category, Internet Marketing, was not a true representation of what I do or want to do. I reality, my true aspiration is to perfect a way to incubate a successful business FASTER, CHEAPER, EASIER, with less probability of failure. Unlimited possibilities with limited resources – from new concept to customer that turns into green – and that’s where my aspiration is. Internet Marketing is just one of the tools to get there. It is just a small piece of a success puzzle. I totally grew out of it.
I’m a little bit short of getting a special 5-year member ribbon from BNI. I will miss my ribbon (maybe not). I will certainly miss seeing some wonderful chapter members on a weekly basis. But…I need to be laser focused & get fully engaged in my game of 2010. I’m curious to see if I can go from $0 to $1 million in revenues within 12-months for one of the businesses I incubate. Can this happen? The game is on.
I’m very grateful for the friendship & support I received from many of the current & former chapter members and I’m very grateful for my (almost) 5-year association with BNI. Thank you. Thank you. Gracias mi amigos. Wishing for success & happiness of everyone.
