By Chuck Daniel First, some background on today's topic. I've had a terrible week. Not
terrible as in I got nothing done because I did actually get quite a bit done.
But man, I struggled. And I didn't even really understand why.
I have to admit, most of what I got done happened between Thursday and Sunday.
Have you ever had a week like that where you struggled to get things done?
Or worse yet, struggled and didn't get anything done? Or maybe it just FELT LIKE
you didn't accomplish anything?
I hate weeks like that and I rarely feel that way. So why was this week
different? At first, I couldn't put my finger on anything specific. Looking back
and replaying my week in my mind didn't cause anything to stand out either. In
short, nothing really clicked as the cause for the way I was feeling and acting.
So then I decided to do what I always do when I am trying to solve a problem. I
just kinda let it go for a while and did something else.
And THEN, I finally figured out what the problem was!
It wasn't anything specific about THIS week. It was related to something I had
done several weeks ago. And it's very ironic that this was the cause of my
problem.
You see, several weeks ago I had drafted my 90 marketing plan. This document
describes what I plan to do in my Big Ticket Marketing efforts over a 3 month
period.
It's actually not that hard to figure out but it is something that you need to
track closely and see which weeks of marketing effort have the biggest payoff.
In other words, you want to track which things you did that resulted in the
biggest payoff in sales, opt-ins by potential customers, joint ventures,
branding, etc.
Basically all the stuff we need to do to as part of our Big Ticket Marketing
efforts. We want to repeat those things that give us the largest payoff in our
next 3 month marketing plans and drop those things that didn't work out. And of
course we always try new things that we think will work, as well.
Anyway, the reason that I was struggling and feeling like I wasn't accomplishing
this week was because...
I was in OVERWHELM!
I had a lot of tasks I wanted to accomplish, because I'm an ambitious guy. I
want to do well and I have a lot of goals I want to reach. This is all fine, but
the point of having a 90 day marketing plan is so that it will be easy to focus
on the specific set of tasks that I need to accomplish each week by focusing on
ONLY ONE main area each week.
And normally, this system is very effective at keeping me focused. But,
ironically, the act of creating the 90 day marketing plan made me look at
everything I had to accomplish in the next 3 months and I was sort of stuck in
that mode. I wasn't being effective at focusing on this weeks tasks because I
was in OVERWHELM thinking about everything I had to get done, overall.
Have you ever experienced that?
I think we all have at one point or another.
However, I am disappointed that I didn't recognize what was going on sooner. My
background as a software engineer for Microsoft forced me to be pretty
disciplined about focusing on what I needed to do and what our team needed to do
every week to accomplish our goals. And sometimes the ship cycles lasted between
1.5 to 2 years.
Plus I have a black belt in Hapkido (a Korean martial art like a cross between
Tae Kwon Do and Aikido), which requires a lot of training discipline, patience,
practice and long term view. But at the same time requires you to learn and work
on smaller portions of the entire body of techniques, patterns, because that is
the only way you can really learn what you need to know.
Anyway, my point is that I should know better and yet I still fell into the fear
from OVERWHELM. And I think everyone experiences not only overwhelm but other
fears about what they want to do as well.
The title of this article promised you a simple secret to keep your fears from
holding you back - from selling Big Ticket Items. Can you guess what the secret
is?
I'll give you a hint. It's not really a secret at all. In fact everyone knows
about this but unfortunately not everyone knows what to do especially in a case
like overwhelm.
Ready... the secret is ACTION!
Yes, ACTION. Now you are probably wondering... "Hey, wait a sec, you just said
you were in overwhelm, how can action possibly be the secret for that?"
Napoleon Hill, in his book "Think and Grow Rich" said, "Action is the real
measure of intelligence". Thomas Huxley said: "The great end of life is not
knowledge but action." Intelligence means nothing, action means everything.
I knew what I had to do this week and yet I was struggling to do it. I even had
a 90 day marketing plan with each week spelled out for me and yet I was stuck. I
got unstuck when I realized I was overwhelmed and decided to do something about
it. What I decided to do was to take action. But the type of action I decided to
take was influenced by my precious experience both in software development and
martial arts.
Have you heard of Kaizen?
Kaizen is a Japanese word which basically means 'continuous and incremental
improvement'. The word came from when the Japanese were introduced to the work
of W. Edward Deming when he was stationed in Japan to help them rebuild after
World War II. While there, Deming introduced them to what later became know as
Total Quality Management.
What I like about Kaizen is that it takes small action steps over time to solve
problems. The beauty of this approach is that you can take something that
currently seems daunting or puts you in overwhelm and start by only focusing on
one small step that you can take to help improve the problem. The small step is
so easy that you bypass your overwhelm and fears and just do that one small
step. Then after a little while you introduce another small step and
continuously improve the situation or problem until it is solved.
So in this way you CAN take action, even if it is very small, and slowly over
time each action you take has an effect that builds on all the others and
creates an unstoppable force until your problem has been solved. The fact that
the action is so small makes it easy for you to do SOMETHING and not focus on
how much you have to do.
Maybe a short example will help. One of my goals is to increase the readership
of my articles and to get more people exciting about Big Ticket Marketing. One
of the best ways to do that is to get my blog and my articles out to as many
readers as I can. So this week, I wanted to get my Blog and my articles listed
in as many E-zine and Electronic List directories as possible. I even have
software to help me do this.
Guess how many directories and list locations there are?
Well... there are over 1000 just in the built in database in the software I am
using.
I kept putting this off, because I had a bunch of other stuff I needed to get
done as well. But this was a major focus for me this week. Finally, what I
decided to do was to just add my information to ONE directory or list every time
I finished another task. Breaking it down so that I only had to worry about one
entry every so often REALLY helped me make some progress in this area, without
worrying about how many there were.
I still have a long way to go, but my initial goal was to get listed in 20-25
sites and I'm currently sitting at 17. A few more sites and I will have met my
goal!
Plus, Kaizen is really how I study martial arts so the process is very familiar
to me even when applied to something else.
Ok, so the one 1 simple step you need to take anytime you have a fear to conquer
or an overwhelming situation to deal with is to decide on one simple action that
you can do in a very short amount of time that will ultimately help you solve
your problem. Do this, and then increase what you are doing in that area by a
little bit each time and before you know it you will have your problem solved.
Try this! It works amazingly well with very little effort. And you get a huge
amount of satisfaction knowing that you are taking steps to accomplish what you
want to get done... and you'll be doing it almost effortlessly.
By the way, if you want a great little resource on how to apply Kaizen, you
should get The Kaizen Way - One Small Step Can Change Your Life by Robert
Maurer. It's a relatively recent book and a quick read at 182 pages. You can
find it on Amazon or at Barnes and Noble online. Maybe this is your first small
action step.
Also, check out the resource box below for some websites that will give you some
resources you can really use related to your Big Ticket Marketing efforts! Copyright (C) 2005 Chuck Daniel, Like Magic Marketing, LLC -- All Rights Reserved. Chuck is a former Microsoft software designer and program manager who spent more than a decade happily working on Email and CRM. Admittedly a seminar, workshop and information addict, Chuck left Microsoft to pursue his interests in personal development, Internet, direct and information marketing and to promote and work for charitable causes. Chuck Daniel
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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By Karl Warren So, you want to exercise but you think that you just don't have the time. Hey, you're busy with the spouse and kids and activities and work and... The list just keeps going on and on... But that's ok. I'm going to give you some ideas that will allow you to still lose weight and feel healthier while maintaining your busy lifestyle. Let's take a look at them now. First, try to incorporate supplements into your diet. There are many different kinds of supplements available for you to choose from, so the next time that you're at the mall or the grocery store, take a look at what's available and determine how they can help you to lose weight and also give you higher energy levels. Second, eat smaller meals more frequently during the day. Ever sat down at lunch, ate too much, and then were miserable during the rest of your busy day? Avoid doing this by eating smaller, healthier meals and snack when you are hungry. This is one of the easiest ways to ignite your metabolism and keep your energy levels high so that you are able to burn fat during the day naturally. Third, try to relax! Try to avoid any stressful situations that may arise and try to engage you. Did you know that stress is one of the leading causes of weight gain? It is and it's easy to see why. If you are stressed, your body has many ways of coping with stress, including wanting to eat more! Ever hear of "comfort food"? That's just one way that the body tries to cope with stress and it can suck the energy out of you fast! Instead of giving in to stress, relax, take a deep breath, cool off, and refocus on your day. By simply doing that, you'll find that it's easy to avoid stress and when you do, you'll have the energy you need for what's most important. Fourth, drink more water! Water is a natural purifier that flushes out toxins in the kidneys and the rest of the body. By adding more water to your diet, you will allow your body work more efficiently which will affect your metabolism and give you more energy. You'll feel healthier all day long just by doing this one thing! I've just outlined four easy ways for you to lose weight or at least maintain your current weight level and feel healthy even though you may not have the time to stop at the gym and put in an hour workout. Remember, even incorporating just one of these ideas into your daily routine will keep you performing at your best all day long, guaranteed! Karl Warren is the owner of 'Fight Your Flab... Fast' - a new site dedicated to helping you achieve your perfect body. If you are serious about losing weight, or you simply want to slim down a little, you should check out http://www.fightyourflabfast.com/blog now Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Karl_Warren http://EzineArticles.com/?Too-Busy-To-Exercise&id=575464 payday
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Monday, May 12, 2008
What Not to Do on a First Date!
By Camelia Fredericks I once went on a first (and last) date with a guy who broke the ice by telling me that he had been married three times, kept getting hurt and used by all, and was still living with his ex! There was moresomething about a scheme to ensure that he gets the whole matrimonial property but I was hardly listening by that point. All I could think was: Why are you telling me this?! Dating donts are things you should never do or say on a date. When the other person exhibits these dont, the sappy love soundtrack in your head goes zzzzz and the line on your heart monitor goes flat! Most of us know what you should never say on a first date. Words like still in love with my ex jump to mind. But what about the more subtle subjects youre best not touching with a yardstick? Here are some donts so deadly its guaranteed there wont be a date number two. 1. Your romantic past Never ever bring up your former flame! I remember going out on date once and whilst we were driving to the restaurant, he turned the music onsang aloud to it whilst he had tears in his eyes. About 2 minutes later, I realised that the songs were all romantic ballads and the lyrics were all about a man crying out for his lost love!!! I suggested we go for a quick drink instead and gulped down 2 gin and tonics and made the quickest exit I had ever made before. Moral of the story iswe do not want to hear about what went wrong in your past relationships (at least not on the first date), how your ex was the sexiest, most devoted or loving woman ever, what her favourite drink was or how she was always punctual for a date! If it's a blind date, DON'T compare yourself to anyone famous
Now we all know this never works the way we'd like it to. Sure, most of us have someone famous we're compared to. With me, it's usually Iman meets Jackie Brown. I can live with that. But personality-wise, apparently I'm Monica from Friends, Eva from Desperate Housewives and Samantha from Sex and the City all rolled into one! Those comparisons are obviously wrong...Ha! My point? Most people look like a more slightly distorted version of these famous stars. I have never met anyone who really looked like the fabulous celebrity they said they looked like. So proceed with caution. Unless, of course, you are drop dead gorgeous, then you can say the famous ones look like you... 2. DON'T check out other people! Ah, nothing is more that a turn-off than to be out on a date with someone and notice him checking out the girl with the cleavage right in front of your face or notice her checking that man with the most gorgeous tightest butt youve ever seen! It might not happen often, and it's usually another sign of insecurity, but if it does, I usually try to have a comment handy, maybe something like "you know, if you hurry, you can get that girl to hold the bucket of drool that's accumulating as we speak. Go ahead, I'll wait..." Please please please dont ever check someone else out when youre on date as it really is an instant turn off, unless of course, you want to do just that! 3. DONT ask them what they think of you For gosh sakes! Have some confidence! Read the signals. You will know if they are repulsed by you or attracted to you. I once had a date with a man that I had been communicating with over the phone for some time. I really liked the person he was over the phone. About 5 minutes into our first face-to-face date, he asked me if I was disappointed. At the time, I turned to him, put my hand behind his head, pulled him close enough to kiss and purred in his ear Dont ask me that again!". Had he had any clue or any confidence he would have read that very clear sign and had a chance at a second date. However, during the rest of the evening, he asked me that same question about a half dozen more times. This extreme lack of confidence made him much less attractive to me. So he stayed in the friends category (you know, the one men hate when there is no chance of sex). So men and women, dont forget, one of the most attractive qualities is confidence without arrogance. 4. DONT have sex on the first date! If he /she asks you back to their place for coffee, he/she wants to have sex (or something close). If she really fancies one last glass of pink bubbly, she should suggest a late-night bar. Likewise, if he suggests a Chinese takeaway back at his when you have to pass three Mr. Lees to get there, he wants ecstasy with his sweet and sour pork balls! You know, the older I get, the more traditional I become. Yeah, I know, it's a sign of old age (just a bit!) but I've made a few mistakes, and this one I just have to stand by. The thing is, I think this rule bothers men far more than women. Guys, if we like you a lot, and we see promise, we're going to lean towards wanting to sleep with you at some point. It doesn't mean we've had sexual relations with the entire England football team! The fact that men seem uncomfortable with sleeping with a potential Ms. Right on the first date is something I don't question, that's just the way it is. It's always better to savour anticipation! Camelia Fredericks, Image Consultant and Dating coach can be reached at www.thedivineimage.co.uk Camelia Fredericks, the founder of The Divine Image is a well known Image Consultant and Dating Coach in the UK. She can be reached at http://www.thedivineimage.co.uk Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Camelia_Fredericks http://EzineArticles.com/?What-Not-to-Do-on-a-First-Date!&id=185278 1 hour cash advance
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Now we all know this never works the way we'd like it to. Sure, most of us have someone famous we're compared to. With me, it's usually Iman meets Jackie Brown. I can live with that. But personality-wise, apparently I'm Monica from Friends, Eva from Desperate Housewives and Samantha from Sex and the City all rolled into one! Those comparisons are obviously wrong...Ha! My point? Most people look like a more slightly distorted version of these famous stars. I have never met anyone who really looked like the fabulous celebrity they said they looked like. So proceed with caution. Unless, of course, you are drop dead gorgeous, then you can say the famous ones look like you... 2. DON'T check out other people! Ah, nothing is more that a turn-off than to be out on a date with someone and notice him checking out the girl with the cleavage right in front of your face or notice her checking that man with the most gorgeous tightest butt youve ever seen! It might not happen often, and it's usually another sign of insecurity, but if it does, I usually try to have a comment handy, maybe something like "you know, if you hurry, you can get that girl to hold the bucket of drool that's accumulating as we speak. Go ahead, I'll wait..." Please please please dont ever check someone else out when youre on date as it really is an instant turn off, unless of course, you want to do just that! 3. DONT ask them what they think of you For gosh sakes! Have some confidence! Read the signals. You will know if they are repulsed by you or attracted to you. I once had a date with a man that I had been communicating with over the phone for some time. I really liked the person he was over the phone. About 5 minutes into our first face-to-face date, he asked me if I was disappointed. At the time, I turned to him, put my hand behind his head, pulled him close enough to kiss and purred in his ear Dont ask me that again!". Had he had any clue or any confidence he would have read that very clear sign and had a chance at a second date. However, during the rest of the evening, he asked me that same question about a half dozen more times. This extreme lack of confidence made him much less attractive to me. So he stayed in the friends category (you know, the one men hate when there is no chance of sex). So men and women, dont forget, one of the most attractive qualities is confidence without arrogance. 4. DONT have sex on the first date! If he /she asks you back to their place for coffee, he/she wants to have sex (or something close). If she really fancies one last glass of pink bubbly, she should suggest a late-night bar. Likewise, if he suggests a Chinese takeaway back at his when you have to pass three Mr. Lees to get there, he wants ecstasy with his sweet and sour pork balls! You know, the older I get, the more traditional I become. Yeah, I know, it's a sign of old age (just a bit!) but I've made a few mistakes, and this one I just have to stand by. The thing is, I think this rule bothers men far more than women. Guys, if we like you a lot, and we see promise, we're going to lean towards wanting to sleep with you at some point. It doesn't mean we've had sexual relations with the entire England football team! The fact that men seem uncomfortable with sleeping with a potential Ms. Right on the first date is something I don't question, that's just the way it is. It's always better to savour anticipation! Camelia Fredericks, Image Consultant and Dating coach can be reached at www.thedivineimage.co.uk Camelia Fredericks, the founder of The Divine Image is a well known Image Consultant and Dating Coach in the UK. She can be reached at http://www.thedivineimage.co.uk Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Camelia_Fredericks http://EzineArticles.com/?What-Not-to-Do-on-a-First-Date!&id=185278 1 hour cash advance
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Sunday, May 4, 2008
Plant Hardiness Zones
By Dean Novosat When selecting plants for the landscape, is important to select plants that will grow in your climate. The United States has 10 of growing or climate zones. These zones range from the zone 1 in the extreme northern part of United States, to his own 10, which covers the southernmost part. Zone 1, is for the most hardiest of cold weather plants. Temperatures in zone 1 can reach 50 degrees below 0. Zone 10 on the other hand, is is a more tropical climate. Zone 10 plants only need to worry about cold temperatures of 30 to 40 degrees. Your local nursery or garden center should have plants that are appropriate for your
climate zone. however, if you are buying your seeds or plants over the Internet and,
or through a catalog, you need to know which climate zone you live in. For example
southern Florida, extreme southern Texas, and parts of California, are in Zone 10.
the rest of Florida, parts of Louisiana, Texas, and much of California, or in zone 9.
Zone 8 covers much of the Southeast from eastern Virginia through the Carolinas,
Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and much of Texas. Zone 7 covers an
area a little farther north than Zone 8. states in June 7th include Delaware,
Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, in parts of Texas. Zones 5 and
6 cover much of the middle part of United States from the New England states
through Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska,
Kansas, and even much of the desert Southwest, including Nevada. Zone 4 is
somewhat colder climates include states such as Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire,
northern New York State, the Wisconsin, South Dakota, states in the Rocky
Mountains, in Montana. Zone 3 includes the cold states such as northern mean,
North Dakota and Wisconsin. Zones 1and 2 are mostly found in Canada. Average minimum temperatures for each zone
Zone 1: below minus 50 degrees
Zone to:-50 degrees to minus 40 degrees
Zone 3:-40 degrees to minus 30 degrees
Zone for:-30 degrees to -23 is
Zone 5-20 degrees to minus 10 degrees
Zone 6:-10 degrees to 0 degrees
Zone 7:0 degrees to 10 degrees
Zone 8:10 degrees to 20 degrees
Zone 9:20 degrees to 30 degrees
Zone 10:30 degrees to 40 degrees Armed with this knowledge, you should be able to find a variety of plants that will
thrive in your climate zone. And if you are in doubt, talk to your local garden center.
The experts there should be able to steer you in the right direction. Dean Novosat is an avid gardener and landscaper. He has transformed many boring
yards into beautiful landscapes. He has several websites including
http://www.the-garden-doctor.com, http://www.dr-landscape.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dean_Novosat http://EzineArticles.com/?Plant-Hardiness-Zones&id=53500 payday loan no faxing low fees
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climate zone. however, if you are buying your seeds or plants over the Internet and,
or through a catalog, you need to know which climate zone you live in. For example
southern Florida, extreme southern Texas, and parts of California, are in Zone 10.
the rest of Florida, parts of Louisiana, Texas, and much of California, or in zone 9.
Zone 8 covers much of the Southeast from eastern Virginia through the Carolinas,
Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and much of Texas. Zone 7 covers an
area a little farther north than Zone 8. states in June 7th include Delaware,
Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, in parts of Texas. Zones 5 and
6 cover much of the middle part of United States from the New England states
through Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska,
Kansas, and even much of the desert Southwest, including Nevada. Zone 4 is
somewhat colder climates include states such as Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire,
northern New York State, the Wisconsin, South Dakota, states in the Rocky
Mountains, in Montana. Zone 3 includes the cold states such as northern mean,
North Dakota and Wisconsin. Zones 1and 2 are mostly found in Canada. Average minimum temperatures for each zone
Zone 1: below minus 50 degrees
Zone to:-50 degrees to minus 40 degrees
Zone 3:-40 degrees to minus 30 degrees
Zone for:-30 degrees to -23 is
Zone 5-20 degrees to minus 10 degrees
Zone 6:-10 degrees to 0 degrees
Zone 7:0 degrees to 10 degrees
Zone 8:10 degrees to 20 degrees
Zone 9:20 degrees to 30 degrees
Zone 10:30 degrees to 40 degrees Armed with this knowledge, you should be able to find a variety of plants that will
thrive in your climate zone. And if you are in doubt, talk to your local garden center.
The experts there should be able to steer you in the right direction. Dean Novosat is an avid gardener and landscaper. He has transformed many boring
yards into beautiful landscapes. He has several websites including
http://www.the-garden-doctor.com, http://www.dr-landscape.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dean_Novosat http://EzineArticles.com/?Plant-Hardiness-Zones&id=53500 payday loan no faxing low fees
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Friday, May 2, 2008
The Lemon Laws
By Greg Artim Lemon cars, trucks, vans and SUVs are everywhere. Various statistics that I have seen indicate that anywhere from 1 out of 100 to 1 out of 8 vehicles are lemons. Staggering statistics, to say the least. A Lemon, by definition, is a defective vehicle. All states have Lemon Laws that provide protection to you in the event that you have purchased a lemon. These law vary from state to state, but all have common themes. The first common theme is the defective condition of the vehicle. In other words, something has to go wrong with your vehicle. The state Lemon Laws typically define what elements satisfy the defective condition requirement in order to be classified as a lemon. In Pennsylvania, for instance, the vehicle must exhibit a defect or non-conformity that substantially impairs the use, value or safety of the vehicle. In my experience, these types of defects usually consist of defective brakes, transmissions, engines, suspensions, steering and things of that nature. Claims for electrical failures, noise and leaks usually are sufficient as well. The next common theme among the state Lemon Laws is the obligation to attempt repairs. Each state Lemon Law sets forth that the manufacturer must be given a reasonable number of attempts to repair the vehicles defective condition. In Pennsylvania, that number is three. Some other states have the repair requirements set at four or more. If the Manufacturer or its agent (the dealer) cannot repair the vehicle after a reasonable number of attempts, you have a lemon. The third common theme amongst state Lemon Laws is the remedy that you are entitled to if you have a lemon. Most states provide that the consumer is entitled to a full refund of the purchase price OR a free replacement vehicle. Some states go even further. In Pennsylvania the remedy includes all collateral charges as well as the purchase price, including taxes, title charges, down payment, interest and more. If you choose the refund election you may end up getting every dollar back that you put into the vehicle. In addition, most states provide for the recovery of attorney fees and costs as well. Greg Artim is a Lemon Law Attorney based in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Please visit his website at http://www.ihatethislemon.com for more details on the Pennsylvania Lemon Law. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Greg_Artim http://EzineArticles.com/?The-Lemon-Laws&id=513776 increase credit score immediately
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