I wrote the intro to this post on a napkin, but I think I left it in the pants I wore yesterday. I guess I can wing it… Sound familiar? Is your pocket, car, or email inbox a cacophony of receipts, memos, socks, and spam? Personally, I’ve helped hordes of “hoarders” with this very problem. … Continue reading “How to Tame the Chaos of Your Office”
Embrace the Motivating Power of Vision
“Stalled”…“Can’t take next step”…“Stuck in rut.” We have so many ways to describe these feelings, likely because everyone experiences them. Sometimes we have no idea what we’re supposed to do next, both in business and in life. What many of my coaching clients learn is that you can’t take the “next step” until you know … Continue reading “Embrace the Motivating Power of Vision”
Google Trends and Procrastination: What’s the Link?
Data-Savvy entrepreneurs should be familiar with Google Trends. It’s a terrific tool for learning the “what, when, and where” of Google searches. It helps you market efficiently and set sales goals. Except, after 5 minutes or so, you get a bit silly with the searches. For instance, in the US, “Kenny G” spikes between November … Continue reading “Google Trends and Procrastination: What’s the Link?”
Selling Goods or Services without Selling Yourself Short
Whether they’re millionaires or they live in a van down by the river, customers love a good deal. That’s partly why the local TV commercials for “Uncle Bob and Aunt Tammy’s Ginormous RV Super Center” that boast “prices so low, you’ll burst a kidney” are as successful as they are. Of course, there’s selling, and … Continue reading “Selling Goods or Services without Selling Yourself Short”
How to Find Your Rhythm and Stick to It!
Friends, consistency is key. Malcolm Gladwell’s 10,000 hours won’t happen until you get in, do the work, plan recovery time, rinse, and repeat. But, then again… Variety is the spice of life! It allows those precious, innovative neurons in our brains to fire freely and randomly. After all, as Emerson once wrote, “Foolish consistency is … Continue reading “How to Find Your Rhythm and Stick to It!”
