| I was born in the disco era of the 70's and in my | | | | you can hire an instructor to teach you. Knowing how |
| mind and heart I'm still a great dancer. | | | | to do it is only half of the equation. The other half is |
| On the dance floor is where you will find the real | | | | actually getting out there to do it. |
| movers and shakers of the world. With over 25 | | | | Lesson 4 (Experience) There is nothing like the |
| years of foot moving experience I have looked back | | | | phrase game time. There is no second chance to |
| on my life to share with you the lessons that have | | | | make a first impression. Once you know you can |
| helped take my life to another level. | | | | dance, show that you can dance. The courage, |
| Lesson 1 (Courage) I went to ask a young lady to | | | | persistence, and know how that you have will put |
| dance at the first party I went to. I felt in my heart | | | | you in the drivers seat to succeed at this stage in |
| that she wanted to dance because I saw her moving | | | | life. Even if you're not the greatest dancer, just put |
| to each and ever beat. In my approach, I was | | | | your best foot forward. People are buying when you |
| nervous even though I sat and watched others | | | | are trying. |
| make it seem so easy. I took a deep breath, | | | | Lesson 5 (Communication) Unless you do your |
| remained calm and said, "Will you dance with me, | | | | footwork to an acapella beat, music will be part of |
| "and then she responded by saying "No." | | | | the environment. Effective communication happens |
| Lesson 2 (Persistence) You have a choice when you | | | | when people speak, listen and understand each other. |
| hear someone say no. You can stay where you are | | | | When you are around noise make your words count |
| at or keep moving ahead. Never stop until you reach | | | | by taking your time and speaking clearly. If it is not a |
| your destiny. In order to exist you have to persist. If | | | | good time to talk then don't talk. |
| it is something that you really want to do you will | | | | Lesson 6 (Decision) Dancing is a part of networking. |
| begin to turn that no into a yes. If they turn you | | | | Do you want to stay in touch with your dance |
| down, Don't worry because others are waiting to | | | | partner or let someone else have the next dance? If |
| dance with you. | | | | you ask and they say no, remember there are |
| Lesson 3 (Knowledge) In order to be successful in | | | | others waiting to dance with you. If they say yes, |
| any industry you have to know what goes on. You | | | | then decide in your heart if you want them as a |
| can do research to find out what music and dances | | | | dance partner, business partner or life partner. |
| are in style. If you need help in learning the moves | | | | |