As usual, the presidential election is also a leap year and a Summer Olympics year. That seems like a lot for just one year. Perhaps, that is why we get one extra day, i.e. February 29^th.  The extra day is only one day and the Summer Games will take up two weeks starting July 27, 2012 in London. The election, on the other hand, takes up hours of time for months, starting last year, and gathering speed rapidly as we entered 2012. A few debates, some positive promoting, the appropriate caucuses or primaries and the actual Election Day next November would probably suffice, but we end up exposed to much more than that. It is rumored that election years can affect our businesses, but maybe that is only because we allow them to.

Primary or caucus

Iowa revealed the first results with a caucus, a process that is held in lieu of a primary election in fourteen of the fifty states. Texas will hold both a caucus and a primary. Through a caucus the favorite candidate is chosen by representation, while with a primary the population goes to the polls and votes. States have a choice on which one they prefer to use. New Hampshire had its primary election on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. The very first results came from Dixville Notch, before 12:05 AM on Tuesday morning.

Just a notch in the big picture

Since 1960, Dixville Notch has opened up its booths right at midnight to a tiny population – this year only nine voters. Shortly after, the winner is announced. The intriguing point about this event is that every time back to1968 the winner of this small slice of voting history has indicated correctly who will gain the Republican nomination for the general election without fail. This year’s result presented us with a tie, which is interesting for sure.

It’s the little things

What is even more intriguing is that such a small, but consistent, event can put out in the universe such an indication or prediction. Ponder for a minute what that says about the power of intention. That kind of intention is very valuable if you want to influence anything in your life or your business. What is occurring outside of you, including an election year, will not affect you or you business if you keep your powerful intentions guiding your activities until you get the results you want. 

Small actions can manifest big results

No matter what happens with the Presidential race in the upcoming months, you can elect to have a great 2012. Here are some easy activities that will help you follow through with your intentions.

• Maintain all your past successful actions.
• Write up a battle plan that defines all your goals.
• Focus on solving your clients or customers’ problems instead of making money.
• Develop or update your website. We live in a virtual world.
• Don’t do everything yourself – check out Global Business Centers to add all the advantages of having employees, a mailroom, telephone answering services and virtual office space without spending too much.
• Consider February 29, 2012 an extra day and do something special.

Do not underestimate the power of your intentions. Your small efforts will bring big results if you just keep repeating them. Dixville Notch knows this, and deep down you do too.