January, 2012 // Posts published in January, 2012
Using Visioning to Go From Scammer to Business Leader (and Difference Maker)
Visioning has the power to take you from where you are to where you want to be. It doesn’t matter how hopeless. It doesn’t matter how far you’ve veered off the path. It doesn’t matter how desperate you are…visioning can change your life. In this post, I have the privilege of giving you a glimpse...
If You’re Gonna Succeed, You’re Gonna Need… a Nemesis
Mac has the PC. Lamborghini has Ferrari. Batman has the Joker. Democrats have the Republicans. Coke has Pepsi. Whom do you have? You need a nemesis! Sure, you may be just starting out. Sure, you may have plenty of battles to fight without having to worry about a nemesis. BUT… a nemesis can catapult you...
8 Simple Steps for Creating a Vision for Your Business and Life
Thanks to Ari Weinzweig, co-founder and managing partner of Zingerman’s, my business and life are much better. You see, it was Ari who introduced me to the strategic approach to visioning. Prior to reading Ari’s book, A Lapsed Anarchist’s Approach to Building a Great Business, I thought visioning was some “crazy” new-age meditation technique. Boy...
12 Blogs Entrepreneurs Should Follow in 2012
Charlie “Tremendous” Jones once said, “You are the same today as you’ll be in five years except for two things: the books you read and the people you meet.” Now that we live in an “online” world… I’m sure that Charlie would agree that it is not only the books you read but also the...
How to Improve Your Business and Life with Visioning
When the ball drops in Times Square on New Year’s Eve 2012, and the clock strikes 12… you will have just completed another year of your life. Spent 365 days that you’ll never be able to spend again. How will you have spent those days? Did you make them count? Did you make a difference? ...
12 Skills Entrepreneurs Should Improve in 2012
In case you haven’t noticed, 2012 is well underway. For many, New Year’s resolutions have come and gone. Many people have relegated themselves to another year of mediocrity. But not you! You’re taking action. You’re getting things done. You’re honing your skills. You’re gonna make 2012 your best year! Right? “I don’t think much of...
Lessons I’m Learning
Don’t ignore profits. Don’t be afraid to charge people. Don’t be afraid to value yourself. Make decisions quickly. Take calculated risks. Get out of your comfort zone. Don’t ignore perception. Don’t ignore the frame. Image is very important. Don’t ignore relationships. Don’t expect quick success. Work, Work, Work, Work, Work, Work, Rest Fail early, learn,...
How to Determine if You’re on the Right Path – Annual Review
Are you where you thought you’d be by January 2012? (I’m not.) Are you closer to reaching your goals? (I am, although I often feel like they are further away.) Do you feel like your goals are out of reach? I feel like I made significant progress in 2011… but at the same time I still...
The Hustler’s Handbook – Lessons Learned From Mr. Lee
One interaction with him is all it takes. It’s something you’ll remember for life! He understands what it means to be larger than life, and in some respects he could be considered a celebrity. I don’t know exactly when my first interaction with him occurred, but it had to be close to 10 years ago....
Does Your Future Sabotage Your Present?
I had an interesting conversation with a relatively new business owner last week. He was sharing his frustrations about dealing with one of his employees and was asking for tips about training his employees. I believe if you hire people who share your vision then you won’t need checklists and constant management. I believe that...
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