On Becoming a Warrior Preneur: History

What make s a true Warrior-Preneur? I will cover the traits and characteristics over several blogs. It all starts with HISTORY. Understanding your success depends on understanding those that came before you!

Who do you need to take the time to honor?
Where do you need to go learn?
And how are you creating a unique voice while respecting them?

 

Ann Evanston, MA, has been named by About.com as one of the Top Six Marketing Consultants, Feb 2011, and recognized in the Huffington Post for her unique approach in using Facebook to increase profits though giving. In October 2008 Ann created the Social Networking Coaching Club, a forum where you get personalized support to learn how to “discover your REAL edge” and make more online in less time with integrity.
  • Fiona Stolze

    Perfect to be hearing this today. Glad to have teh opportunity to watch it. I love to share with people who I have been inspired by in the field of spirituality and that is definnitely Eckhart Tolle, Gangaji and Emerson.  Their work gives me wings but at the same time, as you say here Ann, I get great clarity on what I actually feel deep within and am not afraid to clearly express  me even when it divirges hugely from them and others. So enjoying not being vanilla. :-)

  • http://www.vickidellojoio.com Vicki Dello Joio

    Thank you! This is such a vital part of my values, Ann. One painful issue for me centers around a teacher I worked with for several years. Even though I have credited and acknowledged her many times, organized workshops for her, named her as a resource and sent her plenty of biz, ( even credited her over 40+ times in my book) she still felt like it wasn’t enough and lays claim to ideas that are either universal concepts or come from my own life experience and development and wants credit for All of what I am doing, which is absurd and truly not accurate. I have developed something that I am absolutely confident is really unique to me. This has broken my heart and created a nasty split between us. I would love to have your wisdom of how to hold this discrepancy (I will still always want to acknowledge her an important teacher in my lineage) and yet know it will never fill what feels to me like a gaping hole in her. I guess it comes down to living my own integrity rather than hoping to reap someone’s approval or appreciation.

  • http://www.aimhightutors.com/ Jane Saeman

    Hi Ann,  It’s so important that we hear this…sometimes…over and over again!
    Thanks,
    Jane Saeman
    http://www.AimHighTutors.com

  • http://www.aimhightutors.com/ Jane Saeman

    Hi Ann,  It’s so important that we hear this…sometimes…over and over again!
    Thanks,
    Jane Saeman
    http://www.AimHighTutors.com

  • http://www.thereconnectivehighway.com Julieanne Case

    Excellent points. I have given some credit but I need to do more. And I still do read and watch some of those I learned from.  I’m still working on my unique voice. I think I’m the caterpillar that beginning to liquefy so the butterfly hasn’t quite formed yet. I’ll get there.

    Julieanne Case
    Owner Practitioner of The Reconnective Highway
    Reconnecting you to your essence, joy, vitality, youth.| Healing you from the Inside Out |Reconnective Healing | AgeLoc 
    http://www.thereconnectivehighway.com

  • Pam Decharo

    Thanks, Ann. I think it’s all about finding your place in the universe and enjoying being there, and here’s to the leaders that help guide us there.

  • http://www.debebloom.com Debe Bloom

    It’s really refreshing to hear someone (Ann) say to give credit to the ones who came before. When I reach down into my core to find my answers to any questions, I know that those answers were not necessarily ‘planted’ by me, but rather by someone who had already walked where I am headed…someone who offered their words of advice for one reason or another at some point in time. Listening to their voices helps me move forward.

  • Julieanne Case

    Yes, the first step is getting to know yourself and where you want to go. When you are clear on what you want, it is easier to communicate that to others.

  • Mimi Crandall

    This is a very powerful subject for me. When I go back and try to choose whom I need to honor, of course who else comes up but my mother. The thing is that even though there has been a lot of dysfunction (who hasn’t had that) in my family, there have also been many experiences that while I thought they were awful at the time, I was being taught valuable lessons.
    As far as where do I need to go learn, i think much of it is within me and my ability to embrace, while letting go at the same time. My history has made me whom I am with all of my strengths and weaknesses. I must love both parts of me, completely.
    Creating my unique voice is in the ability to share whom I am with both vulnerability and power. Both these are equally important to give voice to.

  • http://ritabrennanfreay.com Rita Brennan Freay

    Knowing who we are is a big…finding our voice and using it is huge. Giving credit along the way where credit is due is imperative. So, again, thank you Ann! You helped me find and use mine…and its been life changing! Its so important to reflect and honor those who came before us while also helping those who come up behind us. I’ve been watching and learning from you, Louise, and so many others that have been thru SNCC…its been wonderful! Thank you ALL!

  • http://twitter.com/AlliMFuller Allison Fuller

    I really like what you said about knowing your own voice, opinion, thoughts, feelings before diving in and learning from others. While we’re always formulating our own thoughts, sometimes if we get too consumed with what others have said, done or accomplished, we lose our own way. Thanks for the reminder!

  • Maridelbowes

    I got a little choked up listening to this Ann because it is the story of my process of becoming an astrologer. I had two very different mentors who are absolute experts in the field and every time I do a reading, I credit each of them at one point or another when their wisdom comes out of my mouth. But even better, I honor them every day by being the best possible astrologer I can be. I continue to study with one of them and have, through my own teaching, passed their wisdom by making it my own. Without this history, I wouldn’t be where I am today.

  • http://home-decorating-makeovers.com/ Jennifer Duchene

    How right you are Ann. It is so important to know who we are, to listen acknowledge & share, in order for all of us to move up the ladder of hersuccess. I cannot begin to thank you enough Ann. Not only for helping me to find my voice, but embracing me in your community. Celebrating with me. You are indeed an exemplary example of Warriorpreneur.

    Jennifer Duchene
    Makeover Mixtress blending lifestyle and laughter
    http://LYShome.com

  • Laurie Hurley

    Liked this the first time I saw it and has even more meaning now that I am further into my training with you. Thanks for posting it again!

  • http://www.susan-berland.com Susan Berland

    Great to see this again. Not only is it wise to honor and credit those from whom I’ve learned but to also shine the light on those who are coming up after me. It is a great feeling to step aside and let the spotlight shine on them. It’s all a great and beautiful circle and it keeps coming ’round.

  • Laurie Hurley

    Great video to watch first thing this morning! Definitely so true. Thanks, Ann.

  • http://www.warrior-preneur.com Ann Evanston

    Don't be Karaoke! Perfect!

  • http://www.warrior-preneur.com Ann Evanston

    yes Nancy I say to clients all the time, take the essence of the things you are taught that you love and make them 100% uniquely you- then honoring those before you really means something!

  • http://www.warrior-preneur.com Ann Evanston

    I am thrilled with your success- I often see peeps go out and just forget to give credit. Such a simple thing – link love, a shout out, telling someone who they need to work with- so simple. Yet often what happens is people start innocently sharing what they learned without giving that credit.

  • http://www.warrior-preneur.com Ann Evanston

    Don't be Karaoke! Perfect!

  • http://www.warrior-preneur.com Ann Evanston

    yes Nancy I say to clients all the time, take the essence of the things you are taught that you love and make them 100% uniquely you- then honoring those before you really means something!

  • http://www.warrior-preneur.com Ann Evanston

    I am thrilled with your success- I often see peeps go out and just forget to give credit. Such a simple thing – link love, a shout out, telling someone who they need to work with- so simple. Yet often what happens is people start innocently sharing what they learned without giving that credit.

  • http://louiseedington.wordpress.com Louise Edington

    I love this and it's something I have been thinking about a lot over the last day or so. You are teaching me so much Ann and I follow everything you do to learn from you so I'd like to honor you firstly and all other successful entrepreneurs that I'm learning from and I am loving being able to pass small things on to honor those behind. I'm just bubbling with it all right now!

  • http://www.susan-berland.com Susan Berland

    Thanks, Ann. You always have such wise words. I couldn't agree with you more. Honor those who came before and who you have learned from and pass on that knowledge. But first, know yourself. I always learn so much from you.

  • NameNancy Dadami

    Thank you. I will take this message to heart and look at history. I need to take time to honor the head of the lineage that my training comes from as well as my master teachers. I am always looking how to take the information, mixed with experience and make it my own. Experience is a great teacher too. There is a lot here to ponder.

  • http://www.waggysecopetproducts.com chris l wagner

    Great message Ann. Sometimes I avoid looking at others that do the same thing as me because it leads me to feel I'm not good enough. I'm working on that and try to link to them as much as I can. We need the ones that came before us to give spark to that inspiration within us.

  • andydonovan

    Credit where credit is due not only honors those who have come before but also us – the adage of paying it forward can only help you as a small business owner to achieve the level of success you are hoping to achieve. I think many times we get caught up in the day to day without recognizing our mentors, peers and ambassadors – all of whom are key to our success – in life or business. So thanks for making us all stop and think and appreciate Annie – you are a true “Warrior-preneur”. Andy

  • Mary Lynne Murray

    Great food for thought Ann. One of my all time favorite quotes and beliefs is “Lift others as you climb.” I thought of that as you mentioned the others that come behind us; lots of other stuff such as leave them better than you found them, make a difference, etc.

  • http://amitchell.aupairnews.com Amy Mitchell

    Being a huge American Idol fan when you said “make it your own” I immediately thought of Kara DioGuardi who says this on every episode! :-) It actually really helped me because I am a singer songwriter also (although too old now for AI), and doing covers the right ways is always the challenge, you need to honor the original song and at the same time “make it your own” – find a way to do it so it makes the song current and totally you. This tip is huge for me when trying to do the same thing on my Cultural Care site and even when wanting to share great info on facebook. Thanks Ann!

  • melindafurcht

    You are welcome. I look forward to exploring your work further.

  • http://www.warrior-preneur.com Ann Evanston

    Thanks Melinda for the FABULOUS compliment! I am glad you enjoyed it and hope my site and resources benefit you further!

  • melindafurcht

    Hi Ann,
    I just listened to your Global Teleclass and came to check out your site etc. I am truly impressed by what you do. You have a excellent use of language; ability to organize and concisely express content without talking too fast. I really felt like I benefited from attending your class and want to explore your work further. Many thanks! And yes I agree 57 minutes of terrific content is far better than a full 60 of blahhhhhhhhh, Melinda Furcht, BFRP Compassionate Flower Essence Care

  • http://www.warrior-preneur.com Ann Evanston

    Absolutely Helynna – it's a two way street – many that want success learn form others and never give credit and once “successful” might not help others. Both are critical for Warrior-Preneur success, whether climbing the corporate ladder OR starting out on your own!

  • Helynna Brooke

    Honoring and giving credit to those who came before us is so important, but thanks for also stressing the importance of helping others coming up behind you.

  • jrnuerge

    We are constantly learning from the pioneers who came before us and it is extremely important to honor & respect them because they will be us in the
    future!!
    JR Nuerge
    Eco-friendly+Eco-nomical=Eco-fabulous!
    http://www.jrnuerge.com

  • http://www.warrior-preneur.com Ann Evanston

    Thanks Michael! Sometimes in our busy lives it can be an easy one to forget.

  • http://twitter.com/MinorTruth Michael Davis

    Well said Ann. We all stand on the shoulders of those who changed our minds, or got us thinking in new ways. What I'm also beginning to appreciate, is how acknowledgment of others also forms links in social networking.

  • http://www.warrior-preneur.com Ann Evanston

    Richard I love the quote! And what a great thought – I meet many “uncoachables” like I am sure you do in developing your team. What's amazing is they actually think they have original ideas too!!

  • richard hartley

    “The only thing new in this world is the history you do not know.” Harry Truman.
    Your theme of respect for those who proceeded us is lost with those who think they are coachable but really are not. Like what you are doing. this social networking stuff is fun.

  • http://www.warrior-preneur.com Ann Evanston

    Wow Tommy! Thank you so much! History creates so much opportunity and I feel like it is often lost especially in the new virtual worked we live in. Sometimes we need to stop and think about where we learned it!

  • tommytrc

    I love where you are going on this. How many ideas are truly 100% your idea and have zero influence from others? Giving credit where credit is due and learning from others is key. Expending on the ideas of another is what makes innovation happen, but give credit to the brain child. I love your disagreement segment. You can disagree without being disrespectful. That's key. ANN YOU ROCK!!! great video!