This post has some valuable information, for those of you either starting a commercial blog or thinking of taking their existing blog more seriously. It’s about understanding the time investment required, if you want to build a commercially successful blog. Blogging time A common misconception regarding blogging, is that the time investment required to build… Continue Reading
What everybody ought to know about words
Words have an amazing influence on us and the people around us. The right words can open doors for us. The wrong words can see those same doors slammed in our face. Some words make us feel inspired and energized, others make us want to give up and sulk in a corner. Some years ago,… Continue Reading
How to become a creative thinker!
This post is all about creative thinking and why you should proactively develop your creative thinking skills, if you want your business to thrive! Creative thinking: You do it all the time Every time you see a traffic jam ahead, then figure out an alternative route, you are employing creative thinking. Every time you go… Continue Reading
The secret to achieving your goals
Goal setting is easy. This is why so many people set goals. Goal attainment is tricky. This is why so few people achieve them. Goals: The difference between goal setting & goal attainment Goal setting is fun, liberating and can be completed in an hour. Goal attainment is fun, but requires ongoing commitment and a… Continue Reading
9 Ways to blow the lid off your potential in 2012!
Make 2012 your best year ever, with these 9 powerful business ideas and professional development tips! 1. Show them what you know In business, anyone can claim to be an expert. Look at the profile of any businessperson on a social network, even the most inept ones, and you will see them claiming to be… Continue Reading
My predictions for 2012
Here are some predictions for business owners in 2012: Those who do the right things correctly, will do extremely well, just like they do every year. Those who do the wrong things correctly, will do poorly again and remain frustrated. They will be wondering why their perfectly executed plans are getting them nowhere, unaware the… Continue Reading
A rare opportunity for you in 2012
Here’s a powerful message for those of you planning for 2012 right now: Don’t mistake movement for progress. As we know, for many business owners January is not the start of a New Year. It’s simply the chance to relive the same old year, over again. Hard work and good intentions give the illusion of… Continue Reading
15 Powerful ideas to help you grow your business in 2012!
Here are 15 ideas and suggestions, to help you and your business have your best year ever! Embrace brevity. Understand that you must fail more often, if you want to make meaningful progress. If you’re not failing often enough, you’re sticking to things you already know. This means you are no longer growing. Remind yourself… Continue Reading
The secret to creating like an artist
A copycat simply copies what he or she sees another person doing. An artist takes elements from what they see and then builds it into something unique. This is commonly referred to today as a mashup. Some successful mashups Apple didn’t invent the first tablet computer. I owned a HP tablet device 7 years ago…. Continue Reading
The magic of showing up, when it’s easier not to
Today’s post is about the value of finding a way to do something, when it would be easier not to. It’s about showing up and doing work that matters, even when you have a valid reason to give it a miss. Christmas Eve Based on last year’s figures, just 40% of my usual readership will… Continue Reading