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Why I Do What I Do

Why I Do What I Do

I’ve recently completed the Almost Free Workshop in Toronto to a sold-out crowd. I’m asked why I continue to provide these very low-investment opportunities, when I continually sell-out very high-priced offerings.

The reason is that I believe you give back to your profession and professional community, and that I continue to learn (or I would simply retire, travel, play with the dogs, and drive exotic cars). Here’s an example of what makes my life so fascinating. I have permission from this wonderful woman to share her story:

Hello Alan,

It was great to meet you and your wonderful community at the workshop today in Toronto.

I left an abusive marriage of 21 years with 5 children, one of whom has cerebral palsy. I didn’t have any money, so I went on welfare to support my children.

I have been following your work for 18 months now. I followed your free resources, watched your youtube videos and read your blogs. I started implementing your “marketing gravity ideas” one at a time.

With faith beyond my circumstances, and your amazing ideas, I had a radio station in South Africa find my content online, and they contacted me to be The Friday Motivational Girl for five million listeners. Tomorrow, they want to have a conference call to talk about launching my new book, Secret Strength, and doing workshops for women in Southern Africa

Life has opened up for me, and my future is brightly filled with promise, hope and success.

Thank you Alan for being a part of my journey,

Fatima Omar Khamissa

Editor-in-Chief Spiritual Biz Moms Inbox Magazine

http://SpiritualBizMoms.com

If she is blessed, then so am I.

© Alan Weiss 2013

Written by

Alan Weiss is a consultant, speaker, and author of over 60 books. His consulting firm, Summit Consulting Group, Inc., has attracted clients from over 500 leading organizations around the world.

Comments: 28

  • Noah

    March 22, 2013

    I met Fatima. What an inspiration!

    • Fatima Omar Khamissa

      March 22, 2013

      Thanks Noah

  • Dave Gardner

    March 22, 2013

    What an incredible story. Thank you Alan and Fatima for sharing this!

    • Fatima Omar Khamissa

      March 22, 2013

      It’s my please Dave

  • John Boggs

    March 22, 2013

    Amazing, thank you for sharing.

  • John Martin

    March 22, 2013

    Oh wow.
    Just wow!

    • Fatima Omar Khamissa

      March 22, 2013

      I’m feeling blessed John

  • Chris Daniel

    March 22, 2013

    that’s simply fantastic…..

  • Shawn Casemore

    March 23, 2013

    Fatima’s energy and vibrancy in Toronto were inspiring!

  • Patrick Daly

    March 25, 2013

    That IS inspirational.

  • Nancy Cramer

    March 25, 2013

    Amazing! Thank you both for sharing this story. It’s time to get serious.

  • Debbie Baker,

    March 25, 2013

    Stories like Fatima’s give me pause at anything I might feel stymied about. Thanks, Fatima for sharing that there are always choices to be made, regardless of circumstance.

  • Bobbe Lyon

    March 25, 2013

    What a way to start a Monday. Thank You. The sky’s the limit!

  • Siimon

    March 25, 2013

    Beautiful.
    The power of belief and action intermixed.

  • Helen Wilkie

    March 25, 2013

    Fatima deserves every bit of her success and I predict a great future for her!

    Thanks for a great day, Alan.

  • Ed Poll

    March 25, 2013

    With odds like that to overcome, few among us have anything real about which to complain.

  • Gail Kelley

    March 25, 2013

    I posted this on Facebook for others to be inspired. Thank you Alan and Fatima.

  • John Boggs

    March 25, 2013

    Desire, Faith, Preparation, Execution all in one package. She is amazing.

  • Lorraine Moore

    March 25, 2013

    Congratulations Fatima! Your impact on the world will be far-reaching. Alan, you continue to inspire.

  • Kevin Downing

    March 25, 2013

    Great story. I bet Alan gets letters like this all the time?
    After all, this is the reason we are in this business for – to change peoples lives.

  • Rebecca Sponsel

    March 25, 2013

    Thanks, I needed that today; and I do know exactly what I need to do today and the next and the next –> “Never, never, never give up.” Winston Churchill

  • Amy Showalter

    March 26, 2013

    Thanks for sharing, Alan! Inspires all of us. I have found (and the research shows) that those who experience more than their share of adversity and loss are more likely to be high achievers, as long as they take action vs. ruminating over their loss. With your guidance, I know she is taking action! Can’t wait to see what she does next.

  • Shirley M-K

    March 27, 2013

    Thanks for sharing this. It is so inspiring.

  • Grace

    March 28, 2013

    Totally inspired by this experience, congrats to both of you for showing the way and doing what you love regardless of circumstance.
    Fatima it’s a blessing to connect with you since reading this!

    Grace

  • Fatima Omar Khamissa

    March 28, 2013

    Thanks Alan .. you are a man of integrity.. you kept your word … simply refreshing .. This is a beautiful, loving and supportive community.

    Love, Fatima

  • Alan Weiss

    March 28, 2013

    I was so glad to meet you in Toronto, Fatima, and to have played a tiny role in your success.

  • Michelle Price

    March 30, 2013

    This gave me goosebumps. What a story of perseverance in the face of overwhelming adversity. You just never know whose life you are going to touch with your work. Bravo to you both!

  • Alan Weiss

    April 14, 2013

    Exactly right, it’s not about standing ovations, evaluation sheets, or numbers. You never know who you may be helping when you least suspect it.

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