I don’t know if you were planning to work on your book during the holidays after all, it’s still called work so perhaps it would defeat the purpose of holidays! I don’t really agree with that, however I think the holidays could be a great time to write your book, or at least start it! […]
Time off for the Holidays? Start or Progress That Book! Read More »
Writing a book might seem like an overwhelming idea and the most complicated thing in the world, but it doesn’t have to be with an idea to start with and a good system in place, anyone can write a book. Writing and publishing your own book is an enormous accomplishment, a great ego boost and
You have probably heard a lot about offering free content, and how it is a great idea, builds trust and even leads to business. Social media experts recommend the ‘give away valuable content’ strategy and Chris Anderson talks about it in his book Free (funny enough). Well, how much trust could you build by giving
Let’s talk about ego. It can be seen as a bad thing, as in He/she has a big ego. Some people do display too much ego, and it’s inappropriate to the situation. And then there are those who don’t appear to have enough. Very few people seem to get the balance right with a healthy
I have been trying to inspire and empower people to showcase themselves and promote their great ideas and books, but how much bragging is acceptable and how much is too much? Some people in my network promote themselves all the time and it is getting a bit tedious. I feel like shouting ‘Don’t you realize
When we go to bed, most of us are looking to relax and unwind. That can involve reading a book, and for some of us, that is the only relaxing and focused time we get to spend all day. If you connect with your clients and become part of their bedtime rituals, you will have
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“Hello! Anybody paying any attention?” The papers say times are going to continue to be tough for a while and I’ve already noticed many business owners retrenching and retreating, pulling back, cutting back and holding back. Ironically, though, a downturn is the perfect time to strategise new ways of increasing profitability. Especially if you have
Yesterday I sat on the couch, glued to the action on TV. The Wimbledon tennis championship was on, and one of the players I really admire was on centre court. Serena Williams was playing excellent tennis and fighting to get through to the next round. I say ‘fighting’ because her opponent was playing well also,
Are you a raving fan? If so, you will win – big time Read More »
Just yesterday, I was reading a book where the author used the phrase ‘the sun shone weakly’.? I liked the sound of that, very poetic. When I looked up at the sky this morning, I thought I saw the exact representation of a weak sun.? If you stare at the middle of the photo, you
As we turn the calendar to another day, another month and another year, a fresh clean page awaits each and every one of us. Actually, each new day and even each new moment represents a fresh start, if we choose to see it that way. It’s just customary and convenient to put the emphasis on