Are you wondering how to get motivated when you are not? Take a nap. Run to the coffee shop and grab a cup of coffee. Go for a run. But - and here's the key part in how to get motivated - set a hard stop time for the activity you are choosing to do, instead of what you feel like you should be … [Read more...]
Embrace change
Change is a constant - right? Sometimes change affects you positively and other times negatively. Sometimes you accept change willingly and other times, not so much. I met a man this week who does not seem to accept change willingly but he does approach it positively. He argued and fought with a … [Read more...]
Be there for others
You know that feeling you get when you smile at a person and they smile back? There's nothing quite like it is there? Most of the time a simple act like a smile is all it takes to be there for others. A friend posts a message on Twitter making it clear they are having a rough day. In 140 … [Read more...]
Focus on you
Why? Because you can't change anyone else. Don't be jealous. You don't want to be like them. You want to be like you. Find your own way. Your unique approach to the world is what people find interesting. You're doing it right. Yes, you are and keep the focus on you by helping others. When … [Read more...]
The Customer Testimonial
The unsolicited customer testimonial is both social capital and brand equity. Two of the most valuable forms of capital, that while not economic, can be leveraged to achieve significant economic gains. Getting unsolicited customer testimonials It's really easier than you think. When you are doing … [Read more...]
Delivering the Goods, at a Fair Price
My friend Cindy shared the following on Twitter recently. What does best really mean? Obviously I already tipped my hand in the title of this post. Clearly what Cindy does is deliver the goods at a fair price. That price may not be the lowest and based upon Cindy's track record I'm guessing it's … [Read more...]
Know what you have the power to own
This is not a post about material possessions. It's about me not trying to fix you and you not trying to fix me. Know those times when I'm really tired, cranky, hungry, withdrawn? Yes, you know what I'm taking about because it happens to you too. Here's the deal. Think about how you are feeling … [Read more...]
Patience, as learned by blogging
There was a time not so long ago, when I could not wait to click publish on a new post. Sometimes I still feel that urge but I know from experience that by waiting a week or so the post will only become better. Cooling off time. First, I edit the post with fresh eyes a day later. I have yet to find … [Read more...]
Moving a teenager to college
I'm a big ball of mush sometimes. No, really I am. Normally when there is no one looking, like earlier this evening. I had just left my oldest child's first home that is not a home we had made for her. For her second year of college, she has moved away (25 whole miles) into her own apartment. It hit … [Read more...]
Your Turn – Question For My Readers
This week I have shared four of the actions I take to get readers here and to keep them coming back once they find me. Here's a recap of those activities: Why Images in Posts Work Consistency and Reliability Gain Readers Use as Many Channels as You Can Don't Forget email I've been watching … [Read more...]
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