Limos and Buses

There is a woman sitting at a bus stop. It’s a hot day and there is very little shade. She sits facing the oncoming traffic and is very, very busy….waiting. You pull up to the bus stop in a long, white stretch limousine. Your limo stops and you open the door.

You call out to her, “I’m going your way, would you like to ride in the limo?”

“No thanks,” she answers, “I’m waiting for the bus.”

“Yes, but the bus might not come, and even if it does, it’s an awfully long, uncomfortable ride to your destination. Come join me in the limo, it’ll take you anywhere you want to go.”

“No thanks,” she says again, “I’m waiting for the bus.”

You are now absolutely baffled. It seems almost ridiculous that she wouldn’t take the limo ride.

Can’t she see what a wonderful opportunity it is for her?
Can’t she see that she will get to her dream destination so much faster and better?
What’s wrong with her?

Nothing. She’s just not ready to change.

• You might get out of the limo, sit with her awhile, explain all the features of the limo and all the benefits of the ride.
• You tell her how much better her life will be in the limo.
• You pour out your heart and soul and tell her all about the day you were sitting at a bus stop and your limo pulled up.
• You point out other women in other limos who are laughing and enjoying life and heading to their dream destination.

And she still says, “no.”

In the meantime, another limo passes by the two of you and pulls up to the next bus stop down the road. The woman at that bus stop is ready for a limo…and she gets in.

You can not actually motivate another person.
You can only create an opportunity for her to motivate herself.

You can not make her want something.
She has to want it all on her own.

When you offer your business opportunity to another woman, you are giving her an incredible gift. A chance to change her life. It is insulting to your business to beg someone to be a part of it. You don’t have to convince anyone of the amazing opportunity you have to share with them, you just have to share it.

Those women who choose to get in the limo will flourish.
The others are waiting for a bus.

If you spend time convincing them to get in the limo you will miss out on meeting the women who will. Close the door, let them go, and move on down the road.

Be bold!
Ann Vertel, Ph.D.
Founder, UnitCoach

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