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Congratulations! You are preparing to embark on a fundraising quest that, with your effort and participation, is going to help take the financial state of your organization to the next level and additionally, is going to leave a lasting impression on you, your teammates, and the people who donate to your cause!
As former athletes, having been in similar situations in the past, we at THINK STRONG understand that most of you may view fundraising as a "necessary evil". For most of us, the thought of participating in a fundraising activity is not exactly fun, not something we become excited about, right? The first thing we think about is, "which friends do I want to hit up on this to make my goal"… or "how many of my relatives will support me in this effort and will they give enough to get me to level where I feel I have done my part". The great thing about this quest is THAT'S OK! We want you to provide something of value to your friends and family! You want to as well, right?
We call this a fundraising "quest" rather than a "program" because the product you will be providing is unique, it's like no other. You will not be selling cookies, candy, raffle tickets or magazine subscriptions. You will be providing something of value to your prospects. The value is in the message:THINK STRONG.
If you are an athlete you want to be as successful as possible. To reach your full potential, and to reduce the time and effort it will take you to "close a donor" we suggest you read our book, THINK STRONG for Athletes. If you are a fast reader you can knock it out in a day. It's very light reading, "written as if spoken" by a successful athlete and coach for the success of athletes and coaches. The flip side of the coin in taking on your responsibility to read the book is, IT WILL HELP YOU REACH YOUR FULLEST POTENTIAL both on and off the "field of play"!!!
If you are an athlete, consider this… during this upcoming season, would you like to perform at a level that exceeds any other level of achievement that you have reached in the past? What if I told you that whatever goals, records, or achievements you have accomplished athletically in the past could be surpassed with just a little bit of effort (reading) on your part. Our book, THINK STRONG for Athletes may be that catalyst for you!
If you have read THINK STRONG for Athletes, you probably don't need to read through this tutorial. If you have read the book you are well on your way to being able to comfortably discuss the THINK STRONG concept and will easily meet (and probably exceed!) your donation obligations set by your organization.
If you are not an athlete or your fundraising group is not an athletic organization we suggest you read THINK STRONG Reminders!
If you have not read the book(s), you will want to review the following overview of the message we are spreading across the country at this time!
The value in the THINK STRONG message:
THINK STRONG is a "big picture" concept. It is an effort to unite people around the idea that if we choose thoughts that strengthen us we're helping ourselves and we're helping the energy of those around us. As we continue to expose more and more people to the concept the better off we become as a community and a country, one by one! The quest is to take ownership of the choice to continue to develop great attitudes - to create a journey of excellence no matter what circumstances or conditions are being contended with. It is the strength of "the thought" that determines the outcome and the level of performance excellence.
Here are some quick bullets to help you grasp the "big picture" effect of how the THINK STRONG concept can add value, enhance performance and increase one's quality of life:
THINK STRONG Activated
-Strengthening our thought process is just as important as strengthening our physical body
-We can become more aware of our thoughts and the effect they have on our performance
-We can tell which thoughts are productive and which thoughts are unproductive
-When we THINK STRONG our inner strength becomes activated and our character becomes stronger
-When our inner strength becomes activated we become more aware of our inner voice
THINK STRONG Executed
-We confidently follow the instructions we give ourselves through our inner voice
-We assess all of our thoughts by these three questions…
1. Is my current line of thinking weakening me or strengthening me?
2. Is this present line of thinking supporting my true desire to perform at my best?
3. Is this present line of thinking helping or hurting my performance?
When we are executing THINK STRONG we are making a choice to "watch" our thoughts. Quite simply, thought choice is a decision we constantly make consciously and subconsciously. As we become more aware of our inner voice we become more conscious of our thoughts. Consciousness takes precedence over our subconscious. The attention we give to our "inner voice" can often be the key to how well we perform both on and off the "field of play". In other words, the attention we give to these three questions are a DIFFERENCE MAKER in athletics and in life!
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