Stake your claim! Like the prospectors of days gone by hunting gold. Ask yourself- Why do I exist? Why am I here? What can only I do? You get it – identify what it is that only you can do or a story that only you can tell. If you are not sure of the … Read moreHow to gain an edge part 1 of 5
Success requires sacrifice! It’s that simple. This is not necessarily a brutal and painful experience – this means giving up something in order to do the hard work. There isn’t a single one of us that would rather write a proposal than lie on a couch binge-watching your favourite TV show. Right? Well that is … Read moreMeasuring success
Yesterday I spoke about our lack of actions being the direct cause of the decline in our businesses. I thought about it overnight and wanted to continue or clarify a few points. Before Covid-19 it actually wasn’t much different! We have always had to work hard and protect our businesses. The amplification or urgency is … Read moreSmarter always trumps harder
Did you use to sell harder?Did you research more?Did you look for new networks more than you do now? If the answer is yes to any or all of the above – you are currently declining not growing. In order to succeed we have to continue to grow, we have to continue to read, to … Read moreDeath of our businesses
When we trade things – it is critical to make sure you trade up! Everything we do is a trade off – do you go out to dinner or save money and eat at home? Do you lie on the beach for an extra hour or go home and do your housework? You see you … Read moreTurn coins into dollars
Well you may think so – but it actually isn’t. This is the view point that a lot of us have when it comes to seeing something extra-ordinary or when something “magic” seems to happen. You see the reality is that there is no such thing as magic and where it is entertaining to watch … Read moreIts magic
I feel like the last two days have been a bit negative or perhaps constructive with a negative theme. But – its just the candid truth and feelings that I share. Out of all the things I have shared this week – the one that I feel could or should be expanded on is the … Read moreWhat not to share
This is not being negative – although I have harboured on the topic – I feel it’s important to understand that it’s what we do sometimes that alienate us even if we don’t realise we doing it. Gossiping – by talking about other people you are not doing you or them any good. Unsuccessful people … Read moreHow to prevent being unlikeable
Yesterday I spoke about becoming likeable – let’s look at the opposite today. Stay in the moment! When you are in a meeting or having a conversation – don’t look at your phone. I am still amazed how people answer their phones in meetings to tell people they are in meetings! When you are having … Read moreHow to become unlikeable
Dont be unlikeable. Seems obvious – but you will be amazed how many people don’t get this right. We do business with, hang out with, work with etc. people we like and want to be around. Don’t freak out! Seriously, don’t. Nothing says stay away from that person more than a hissy-fit! If you are … Read moreYou have to be liked