For the last two years, I've found myself in almost constant launch mode. There have been lots of finish lines to cross. As I look back on it, that's the easy part and it's done with sheer determination and motivation. Then the hard part comes: Ramping up the launch into a money-making venture. That … [Read more...]
End the year strong
It's not time to slow down for the holidays; not quite yet. It's time to tie up loose ends and start planning for 2012. It can be a tricky balancing act here in the U.S. as Thanksgiving approaches and then the inevitable onslaught of holiday parties to attend in December starts up. Take a different … [Read more...]
It's not about perfect solutions
Recently, Shelby and I, in the name of this blog, decided to sponsor a local fundraiser for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. That decision got me thinking about the late Randy Pausch and his Last Lecture book and video. I started re-reading the book and came across this quote on page x of the … [Read more...]
Do too much
Another way to state the intent of this title would be to say, get outside your comfort zone. It's easy to say, no I can't do that, I already have too much on my plate. And maybe sometimes that is the right answer, but it is also the easy and comfortable answer. What if sometimes you said, yes, I'll … [Read more...]
Concentrate on the bird in your hand
The problem with building a marketing engine that works 24/7/365 is that at some point you are going to have to filter the sales leads and business opportunities that come your way. It's not a bad problem to have but it's one you should prepare for before it hits you. My general rule of thumb is to … [Read more...]
Your postseason
I just spent most of the weekend watching our Milwaukee Brewers baseball team win two playoff games. This got me thinking: What does my postseason look like? What is the goal you are working towards so that all the practice and preparation you do can be put to good use? Product launches Our … [Read more...]
Pushing hard and the value of a day off
Recently, I've been called out by people I trust and respect for not being willing to slow down and take breaks often enough. I understand their concerns and they are correct. In the last few years, I've come to realize that I've missed my biggest opportunities by not pushing hard for just a little … [Read more...]
Setting yourself up for success
I've read and written plenty about preparation being the key to success. It's something I believe and have a simple story to illustrate the importance of preparation or setting yourself up for success. Jim and the coffee maker I like my coffee first thing in the morning. So each night before I … [Read more...]
What if I'm wrong
My friend Chris Brogan is working furiously to finish his book, Google+ for Business: How Google's Social Network Changes Everything (affiliate link), which you can already pre-order on Amazon. But what if he and his publisher are wrong and Google+ never takes off? Would that be the end of the world … [Read more...]
Even a bad day counts
Yes, sometimes you do have to fake it until you make it. It's important to clarify that when I say fake it I'm talking about making even a bad day count. Sometimes, you need to plow through what needs doing even when you don't want to do it. Pick your bad day tasks carefully You'll have to identify … [Read more...]
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