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12 Ways to be More Honorable than Abe Lincoln Hopped Up on Sodium Pentothal
The Sanskrit word namaste translates to, “The sprit within me honors the spirit within you.” The cool part is, namaste isn’t just about honoring people – it’s about honoring everything. So, if you want to make a name for yourself, consider this list of twelve ideas to be more honorable: 1. Honor all energies. Good. Bad. Ugly. In fact, stop labeling the energies as Good, Bad or Ugly. Attachment…
8 Ways to become More Askable than a Tibetan Mountain Guru
You can’t make people ask you questions. You CAN, however, increase the probability that people will approach you with their concerns by becoming more ASKABLE. So, whether you’re a teacher, leader, parent or office manager, here’s a list of eight ways to do so: 1. Begin with a willingness to find answers. Sadly, not everybody does. Not everybody is interested in taking the time to find answers to the…
You Don’t Need to be Tom Peters to be a Thought Leader
Are you a trusted source who moves people with innovative ideas? If so, then you’re a Thought Leader. You don’t need a PhD. You don’t need to be Tom Peters. You don’t need to manage some huge consulting company. You just need to think. AND: You need to capture, organize, deploy and build a following around your thinking. Consider this collection of tools for increasing your perception as a…
The 10 Secrets to Becoming Your Own Muse
People who complain that they can’t find any good ideas should their vision checked. Ideas are in abundance everywhere. Every minute of every day. And they’re waiting for you to snag them. All you have to do is give them permission to happen to you. To make yourself available to their offerings. After all, art is learning to listen your world – then rendering whatever you feel. Let’s examine…
9 Must-Dos for Making Yourself Necessary to the World
Emerson once suggested, “Make yourself necessary to the world, and mankind will give you bread.” Bread meaning support and livelihood. Bread meaning money and financial reward. Bread meaning nourishment and sustenance. Dee-licious. Unfortunately, as profound as that quotation is, there’s never been much of a how-to on the topic. Until now. Here’s a list of nine strategies for making yourself necessary to the world: 1. Be essential. Whenever there’s…
Now You Can Become as Trusted as Oprah without Resorting to Brainwashing or Jedi Mind Tricks
The more people trust IN you, the more they will bet on, buy from, follow after, stand beside and tell others about you. And if you’ve ever wondered, “Why don’t people don’t trust me?” perhaps it’s time to ask the bigger question, “Am I trustable?” Here are ten practices to become as trusted as Oprah without resorting to brainwashing or Jedi mind tricks: 1. Trust people first. I learned…
The #1 Secret to Getting Discovered as an Artist, Entrepreneur or Independent Professional
Everyone’s just waiting to get discovered. And that’s the problem: They’re waiting. BIG mistake. You can’t just sit around, hoping someone will discover how cool and special and unique and talented you are. You’ve GOT to stick yourself out there. And whether you’re a salesperson, writer, photographer, entrepreneur or entertainer — the absolute, number-one, failproof strategy for getting discovered is: BE MORE DISCOVERABLE. Here’s a list of four ways…
8 Ways to Make Your Name More Invokable
“I invoke your name a lot.” Now THERE’S a compliment. If people start telling YOU that they’re telling others ABOUT you, congratulations. That makes you invokable. Not in a religious way or anything. I assume your clients, friends and fans aren’t setting up candle-lit shrines with pictures, newspaper clippings and locks of your hair in their bedrooms. Wait. ARE they? Nevermind. THE POINT IS: Having someone “invoke” your name…
Does Your Business Pass the Brokeback Mountain Test?
“I can’t quit you!” Remember when Heath Ledger said that to Jake Gyllenhall in Brokeback Mountain? Whatever. Don’t act like you didn’t love that movie. Because that’s exactly what you want: Customers who can’t quit you. HERE’S WHY: If you can get to that point, you no longer have customers. You have fans. And they’re lightyears beyond “satisfied” or “loyal.” They’re INSISTENT. SO, HERE’S THE SECRET: If you want…
4 Secrets to Retain Relevancy So Customers Don’t Get Bored with You and Buy from Someone Else
As an author, used book fairs are my candy store. The price is insanely cheap. The selection is overwhelming. The smell is mildewy and wonderful. Is there a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon? I think not. Recently, I stopped by the 31st annual St. Louis YMCA Book Fair to stock up on fall reading. And I’m excited to report that I DID NOT find one of my…
