When is enough preparation enough? Let’s say you’re preparing to give a speech or make some sort of presentation. Maybe you’re a sales person and have to go into a meeting with a client or prospect. You think, “I better get myself ready!” So, you start studying your subject matter. You learn everything you can about the topic on which you’ll be speaking or the product you’ll be selling. You learn what you can about …
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There’s a Sufi folk character named Nasruddin. Here’s one of his stories. Nasruddin was standing near a river. A man on the other side shouted to him, “Hey! How can I get across the river?” “You are across!” Nasruddin shouted back. I LOVE that one! It’s all a matter of perspective, right? Is where you are where you see yourself or where others see you? Are you feeling unsuccessful, unlucky or hopeless? Because from where I’m standing, you …
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Are you selling freedom… or bondage? Selling bondage means using tactics designed to create dependency or addiction. The most obvious example is the drug dealer, but there are many examples in “legitimate” business. McDonald’s puts extra sugar and additives in their food to make them more addictive. Some physicians withhold information from patients in order to make themselves more vital. They disdain a free flow of information, because if the patient had access to the information …
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A couple of years ago, I stopped using shaving cream. I’d been wondering if it was necessary. Sure, the media has us convinced that we need it for a smooth shave, along with a host of other skin care products for age-defying beauty. But, is it true? Turns out it’s NOT. I get very smooth shaves using soap and warm water. I’ve stopped other products too. My skin is clear and healthy without wrinkle-removers. My …
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I’m still hearing the silent scream…what do I DO??? For those of you business people who refuse to relax and get resourceful until you have some tangible ideas of what to DO, here are a few strategies from my Top Ten Ways to Opt Out of the Pandemic Economy speech. Maybe some of this will resonate for you… #10-Make your bed… Start your day and continue your day with discipline and impeccability. The first thing people do …
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