Freelance writer and marketer. Sharing what I'm learning. To a 2nd grader, a 4th grader is a genius.
Even Homer Simpson had a plan for success. Remember that Simpson's episode where Mr. Burns hires Frank Grimes, aka Grimey, as the VP? In time, Grimey realizes that Homer does a whole lot of nothing and it drives him crazy! The funniest scene is when Burns and Smithers are hosting a contest for kids to make nuclear power plant … [Read more...]
First things first. Ben Settle (bensettle.com and bensettleshow.com) get props for this post. Ben put out a great podcast last year on this topic. I've modified his rules slightly to be more applicable. If you want a great marketing education, check out his websites and podcasts (available on iTunes). Alright. Here are 7 rules for kicking … [Read more...]
Is there a good time to cut and run? Or do you stay the course, come hell or high water? I believe that, 90% of the time, you need to stay the course. To cut and run is a cowardly act. It's admitting defeat. You're not believing in yourself, your abilities, your destiny. It's far too easy to cut and run. Most people do this - at the first … [Read more...]
"...all leaders are readers." ~ Harry S. Truman If you want your business to grow, but you aren't a reader, it's time to bite the bullet and become one. You will not find a top leader in the network marketing industry that is not an avid reader. There is no easier way to access so much human experience than through books. Authors pour … [Read more...]
It's 9 pm and the kids are finally asleep. You haven't caught your breath since jumping out of bed at 6 in the morning. What a day! You want it to come to an end, bed looks so inviting. Nagging at you though is the thought that you haven't taken one step today towards your goals. Guilt comes over you as you know you should make that phone … [Read more...]
Yesterday was a great day! My five-year old daughter and four-year old son both learned to ride their bikes without training wheels - I was a proud papa! Their progress in one day astounded me! But it wasn't all roses. There were tears. Helmets were thrown to the ground. Coaxing. Encouraging. Quitting. Skinned knees. Trying again and … [Read more...]
Success will look different to different people. One person may measure success with numbers, another person with happiness. Regardless of how you measure it, there are mainly four elements of success. Each element will consist of different ingredients. As when baking a cake, all ingredients play a vital role. Missing any one ingredient will … [Read more...]