Does anyone want what you have to offer?
Has this...
2007-04-15 23:33:00
Does anyone want what you have to offer?Has this happened to you? You have a temporary lack of confidence and ask someone who's very successful about your business and they say something that 'temporarily crushes your confidence?'Last week I asked a highly successful Internet marketer about my business. I appreciated the honesty (really I did) and the constructive criticism but...and here's the but - I was told no one wants what I have.I have polled people, asked my subscriber list, read articles for five years and I know people are stressed. I also know as a retailer and small business person, that stress keeps us from truly being successful; think how much more you could accomplish if you were organized, unstressed and focused.Anyway, this marketer said small business people are 'ONLY TRYING TO SURVIVE AND DON'T WANT WHAT I HAVE TO OFFER...'I disagree - I BELIEVE SMALL BUSINESS PEOPLE WANT TO NOT ONLY SURVIVE BUT THRIVE! And, if I can help them do this by eliminating stress, I
What is one thing in business and life you can't g...
2007-04-09 00:50:00
What is one thing in business and life you can't get back?You've probably heard the riddle before - the answer is TIME. We can create pretty much anything else but we can't recreate missing, wasted time. We all get 24 hours a day and that's it; we can try to add a couple hours and make it 26 hours a day but then we're into another new day.There are zillions of time management books in the market and while they offer great advice, they can't deny that we really can't manage time - time is a man-made concept. You can't put time in a box, you can't stop for freeze time or rewind it, it just keeps moving.How do you know time is passing? You see the second hand on the clock ticking by, the changing of the seasons, another new wrinkle...What can you do to make the most of time? This depends on who you talk to and what book you read but we all know there are things that can make your time work for you:Track your time: Not sure how much time is wasted or how productive you are? Take a
A New Cure for Business Wimpiness...
Have you eve...
2007-04-05 08:44:00
A New Cure for Business
Wimpiness...Have you ever felt wimpy in business? What do I mean? You know...you call a prospect in hopes of doing business and then you 'wimp out' and say you're 'just touching base' instead of telling them about your latest 'project that might actually help them.'Or... you go to a network meeting but talk to one person because you 'just don't want to have to introduce yourself to a lot of people.' Or...you don't want to tell an employee that they 'don't really have a clue' so you say that 'they're just having a bad day.'I admit it - I've wimped out and I know it's not a recipe for success. What if Oprah Winfrey, Donald Trump, a Governor, a brain surgeon, a police officer, a nurse - you get the idea...what if they wimped out at work? It wouldn't be good. There would be no Oprah show, Donald Trump might lose a billion, a Governor might do a lousy job, a brain surgeon might remove the 'wrong part of the brain'...So what's a busy, wimpy-feel
How much sleep do you get last night?
If you're a...
2007-04-03 19:19:00
How much sleep do you get last night?If you're a small business owner or entrepreneur, you've probably 'burned the midnight oil' more than once to get that report, project or web change done for your company. And, you've probably felt like ____ (feel free to put whatever you want in this space.Why? Because you probably sacrificed sleep to complete your task. Sleep is the most underrated healthy thing we can do for ourselves and yet when we're "under the gun", we let sleep go.Case in point, I've been staying up till 1am in the morning for the last week to complete a project. Was it worth it, no way! Now, I've got the _______flu and I'm dragging my sorry butt through the day. (I should know better!)People underestimate the importance of sleep and how much stress it puts on your body when you lack it.For example, inadequate sleep can cause the following in the human body:- Decreased resistance to colds and the flu- Irritability and depression- Fatigue- Your I.Q. actually being lo
The Secret Movie isn't a Secret
Have you seen th...
2007-03-30 18:13:00
The Secret Movie isn't a SecretHave you seen the most talked about movie, The Secret?I bought it last year - long before people talked about it. I thought the concepts were fairly well explained but playing the devil's advocate, I also found it a little too sugar-coated. (I'm sorry if I'm insulting anyone; I still like the movie, it's just a little too simplified)I applied the principles of attraction and did manifest a 17 1/2 foot speedboat in less than six weeks and yes, it was amazing how it came about. But, it wasn't magic - it was based on intention. Here's how it works: If I ask you not to think of a hot red sports car, what's your mind doing? You mind is thinking of the red sports car (maybe even visualizing it) even though I told you not to think of the red sports car. This is the same with the Law of Attraction (the key secret in the movie).You get what you focus on so if you're thinking about how you hate your car, how sick you feel, you'll get more of this even if
Are You Missing Power & Soul in Your Life and Bus...
2007-03-20 20:57:00
Are You Missing
Power & Soul in Your Life and Business?Are you feeling a little drained, tired, or "stuck?" If you are, I have a powerful book filled with 42 powerful antidotes to your stressors. It's called, Power & Soul: 42 Successful Entrepreneurs Share Their Secrets for Creating the Business and Life of Their Dreams.Packed with practical tips, this soon-to-be released book (end of March, 2007) will help you "Master Stress and Attain Success." It's written by 42 successful entrepreneurs that have found practical solutions to business and life challenges.In the meantime, here are some tips to combat that "stuck" feeling that can happen after a long winter.Try this:* Book a trip - long or short, it doesn't matter, just do it* Spend time with uplifting people - being with positive people is a great way to pull you out a "funk"* Exercise - most of us know this is a great way to feel better physically and emotionally and it's the best way to combat stress* Rent a funny movie - th
What You Can Learn From Marin Scorsese
Like many ...
2007-02-26 07:48:00
What You Can Learn From Marin Scorsese
Like many people, I sat at the edge of my seat watching the 79th Annual Academy Awards on February 25th, 2007. And, like many people, I had my favorites that I wanted to see win, and I was pleasantly surprised by the surprises as well. But, the thrill of the night was to see a talented man finally make friends with Oscar.The night before the Academy awards, award-nominated, talented director, Martin Scorsese finally was named best director of 2006 for "The Departed" by the Directors Guild of America. This was his first win in this category and he'd been nominated seven times before.Scorsese is one of the most influential filmmakers in history with the likes of "Raging Bull", "Taxi Driver," "Goodfellas," "The Aviator," and finally...the winning combo - his latest movie, "The Departed." After being nominated for five times before and not making friends with Oscar, Scorsese finally got his Oscar. The Academy finally did something right.Needless to sa
Feb. 14, 2007
Welcome to Escape the Pace - a blog...
2007-02-15 19:20:00
Feb. 14, 2007Welcome
to Escape
the Pace - a blog filled with simple and quick ideas to pull you out of overwhelm.If you're a small biz owner or entrepreneur, you're no stranger to overwhelm. In fact you've probably battled having to pay taxes when money is tight, too many emails, tele-marketers, too many unfinished project and not enough time...I have an idea - take this week and do something you love to do. Don't just tell yourself you're going to do it, add it to your calendar or Palm Pilot like an appointment. When people phone, don't cancel it - simply say, "I'm booked up at that time. What other times would work?"Next, decide what you love to do and write it down, better yet - write down your top 100 things you love to do.For example, you might like traveling, drinking Mochas at Starbucks, playing raquetball, watching sports on T.V., getting a massage, exercising, getting outside...It really doesn't matter what you love, just that you STOP MAKING EXCUSES AND PUT YOURSELF F
Earth Day, Going Green and Successful Business...
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2007-04-21 22:56:00
Earth Day, Going
Green
and Successful Business
...There's been much talk about Global Warming, and with Earth Day on April 22nd, more people are understanding the importance.There's also concern about the economic impact that 'going green' will have on the North American economy. My question is this - how can we afford to keep polluting and have a bustling economy, much less a healthy planet?Consumers are already purchasing Hybrid cars, local produce, natural cosmetics, the list goes on... Green businesses are sprouting up everywhere. We can address this challenge!Here are some ideas to help Mother Earth and in turn, your business and future:Create a greenhouse (details at: www.GreenHouseGuide.com)Change your lightbulbs to the new energy efficient oneDitch the big house - go smaller (you'll have more time for living if you're not working for the big mortgage)Cut down on clothes buyingWork from home, telecommute Citys can use LEDs to light the streetsRide the bus - this saves energ
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, Earth Day
, Going Green
An Extraordinary Life...
It takes time, energy...
2007-05-06 03:21:00
An Extraordinary
Life...It takes time, energy and support to build an extraordinary life and no one does it alone. Sometimes wonderful mothers help, sometimes good friends, spouses, mentors, colleagues, Mastermind members and so forth.... In the next few weeks, I am going to give you a top 10 list of things to help you build an incredible life. Here is this month's top 10 tips: What you focus on expands - think good thingsWhen a great idea hits - write it downEvery day ask youself, "Is this the best use of my time and energy?"Set aside 30-60 minutes every morning for personal development - mediate, visualize your day, read good literature, listen to inspirational CDsFocus on purpose, not outcome - do things because you love them or they help others and don't focus on money and recognition; this will come on its ownLaugh every day - watch kids, listen to a comedienne, read comics in the paper...Sit still - do this for 10 minutes every day; you can sit idly, write notes or daydreamPrac
What's Your Personal Wealth?
Let's admit it, we g...
2007-05-20 18:00:00
What's Your Personal
Wealth
?Let's admit
it, we go into business to make money. Sure, we probably were motivated by other factors such as passion, a mission, experience, a market gap...However, our lives are dominated by thoughts of how to make enough money to live on, how to make more, how to become wealthy and how stay this way.It doesn't matter whether you're starting out or feeling a lot of abundance, you'll have your challenges. Making money represents power and our attitude reflects how we feel about abundance.Not sure what you believe? Ask yourself these questions...What words below correspond to your beliefs about money?Of the words listed below, what do these words mean to you? Add your own...Security, power, freedom, materialism, fun, legacies, greed, corruption, oppression, opportunity, generosity, evil, goodness, status and success.Our fears often keep us from achieving what we want because we feel we'll change too much or our world will change for the worst so we self
Butterflies and Business
"The butterfly counts no...
2007-06-05 01:14:00
Butterflies and Business
"The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough." ~Rabindranath TagoreIf you're an entrepreneur or small business owner, you know all too well about the TIME game. What's that? Basically, it's that feeling of trying to cross off every single thing on your to-do list before the end of the day.So what do you do if you're trapped in the 'too much to do, too little time' game? Get smart.Here's the thing - don't do everything on your list. That's right, life's too short. Yes, you may need to send that proposal to a prospective client, finish a report, write a letter, do some consulting, etc. but do you need to do everything on your list? How do you know what to do and not to do? This will vary depending on your business and lifestyle but there are some things you can do to simplify your day.Try this: - Every day, start out with a plan. Be sure to have 3 key high-payoff things you'd like to achieve. This will keep you focused and you won'
Paris Hilton or Bust!
So now I know society has r...
2007-06-08 01:06:00
Paris Hilton
or Bust!So now I know society has really gone to the dogs or to Paris...Even when I don't care or want to know about the infamous, Paris Hilton
, the media shoves it in my face - it's at the newsstands, on the evening news and the radio. Newsflash: I DON'T CARE.Well, I must care because I'm writing about it, but why I'm writing is because I never cease to be amazed at the number of 'well you know' people who commit a crime and don't do the time.So...after a few days in jail, poor Paris Hilton is allowed to finish her sentence in the comfort of her multi-million dollar mansion with an electronic anklet attached to her ankle. What if the electronic tag isn't covered in diamonds? Poor, poor Paris. I can just hear her saying, "But it doesn't match the rest of my outfit - where's all the diamonds?"So they're releasing her because she's having a panic attack? What, she doesn't have a solid gold toilet in prison? Poor, girl - that would do me in as well.It's so sad
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Maybe there is justice...
I don't usually write a...
2007-06-11 23:36:00
Maybe there is justice...I don't usually
write about celebrities but I wrote my last blog about Paris Hilton being released from jail after only 5 days and she had a 45 day sentence. She pleaded no contest to dangerous driving and was sentenced to 36 months' probation, education about alcohol and $1,500 in fines. In the months that followed she was stopped twice while driving on a suspended license.I know if I did this, I'd probably lose my business and my future employment would be a challenge. However, Paris might just miss a few photo shoots.Anyhow, the judge decided she should serve the rest of her term - 45 days, although she may still get out early as for every 4 good days, inmates where she's sentenced, can get out a day earlier.Time will tell...Anyway, there is a little justice after all.Lisa
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When Your Plans Go Up in Smoke...
Picture this....
2007-06-21 19:50:00
When Your Plans Go Up in Smoke
...Picture
this...you're on a 17 1/2 foot speedboat with your family, it's a beautiful, sunny day and you're getting ready to head over to a floating pub for a family dinner. As you cruise the ocean at 5 knots, you get ready to up the throttle and go for speed once you're out of the harbour. Ahhh, you can taste the steaks already.As you get your boat up to 20 knots, the sudden sqeel of a warning bell goes off to alert you of a problem. Great, you think...those steaks will have to wait. As you look back at your engine, the smoke is billowing out of the engine and it's not looking good.You turn your boat around and start heading back to your marina and then the engine dies. Great...now you'll have to have someone rescue you. Since many boaters are good samaritans and as any boater knows, there will come a time they break down, a saviour comes to your rescues. Yes, this person has rescued 5 sailboats, 7 speedboats and has been rescued once.What's the p
'The More People I Meet, The More I Like My Dog." ...
2007-07-25 17:47:00
'The More People I Meet, The More I Like My Dog." (Bumper Sticker)I'm not sure where I first saw that bumper sticker, but being a dog lover, I thought it was funny although I internally disagreed with it. (I like people)Fast forward about 20 years...20 years of advertising sales, retail sales and working with the general public. Okay...I still like people but I really like my dog -What you can learn about a dog and how to apply it to business:1. Dogs are reliable: You can count on them - they're loyal. Is your staff dependable, do they treat customers with respect? Do your staff arrive on time, do their job well? Or, are there problems? How does reliability fit in your business? Can you deliver your product or service on time and to the best of your ability?2. Dogs like to have fun: If your business isn't any fun, why do it? Okay...some of you have to for the moment - there's no quick alternative. But when you get the chance, see how you can infuse some fun into your workplace.For
Escaping Adulthood and other Fun things...
Recent...
2007-08-16 14:50:00
Escaping Adulthood and other Fun things
...Recent
ly, I was contacted by a great couple, Kim and Jason, who have an awesome business called: Escape Adulthood. What I loved was their philosophy about 'getting less serious, having more fun and doing things that kids love.'They believe and I do too, that as adults, we suffer from 'Adultitis,' too serious, too many responsibilities, too much stress and not enough fun. I agree.Have you ever sat down and thought, 'I'm working my @%*&* butt off and for what?' Have your really asked yourself why you're here on this planet other than maybe helping people, feeding a family, paying for your kids' college education and saving for the old folks home for your parents?I don't think we're designed to just work and slave away and not enjoy life, if this was the case, we'd all be fruit flies - just feeding, reproducing and dying.There's a lot of creatures on the planet that do just that - they are part of the cycle of life and simply act as f
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2007-09-20 03:10:00
To Delegate or Not?If you're a small business owner or entrepreneur then you've probably struggled with this age-old question: 'Do I delegate or do it myself?'In the beginning of a business, we may delegate but we often feel we have to do everything. There are many reasons for this way of thinking and they are as follows:1. We don't have the money. (this is a valid reason)2. We don't have the time to teach someone else.3. We don't really know what we should delegate to someone else.4. We're too busy to even realize we need to hand off some of our work.5. We feel independent and want to 'go it alone.'6. We don't want to give up control (this is a huge one that people fear)There are other reasons we hold off on delegating but these are the most common reasons. Relinquishing control is the most challenging habit because we often feel that 'no one can do the task as well as us.' We're afraid that if we hand the job to someone else, they will lose the clients, wast
2007-09-04 01:26:00
Going on an Information Overload Diet - 5 Quick Tips to Dieting Usually we don't like the word "diet." The cartoon character, Garfield - the orange and white big, fat cat hated this word and said it was like die with a 't.' Most of us couldn't agree more if we love food and I know I do - that's why traveling is so much fun. Today I'm talking about the one kind of diet most of us don't mind - the information overload diet. That's right...'the ditch some of your information diet.' Do you ever get to your computer and you have dozens of emails, people expecting a response back, letters, news, phone calls, and people wanting you to join yet another Internet social network? In one week, I had seven people tell me about five online social networks, about how to join and what to do. You know, there's some pretty good ones like www.youtube.com and so forth, but I just don't have the time to sit holed up in a basement, checking all my responses on a social network. It's great when
2007-10-01 00:41:00
Are You in a Dip?Is your business or life in a dip?If you're not sure, you should read Seth Godin's new book, The Dip: The Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)I bought this book because my business, like my life, reached a dip. I felt frustrated and not sure what direction to take my business until I read the book. What fascinated me about the book was that he talked about quitting. Yes, that's right, quitting.He said the difference between people who succeed and those who don't has to do with knowing when to quit.We're taught in school and life to 'keep on going,' and that 'winners never quit and quitters never win.' Then, when we get out in life and continue to struggle with something, we feel defeated and want to quit but we're afraid. How do you know when to quit? That's as individual as your genes, but one thing is true: if you have no passion, you've reached the glass ceiling, you're not passionate or if you're not growing and learning and y
2007-10-19 21:17:00
Keep It Simple, Stupid (K.I.S.S.)Most of us have heard this term before but it's so easy to forget what it really means, especially in business.When I worked as an advertising representative for a magazine, my publisher told me to design ads using the K.I.S.S. formula (keep it simple, stupid) This method worked well; I quickly created clean, crisp, successful ads for my clients. But, when I forgot the formula, I would struggle.Are you struggling in your life of business? Maybe your business or life just needs a kiss.Where can you apply the formula? Maybe you can simplify your sales technique, closing the sale, administrative work, marketing plan, email communications, financial plan...Take this week and see what's complicating your life. Make a goal of using the K.I.S.S. formula and see how it saves you time, energy and your sanity and yes, even money.Feel free to email me on how this works for you. I'd love to hear how this works.Take care and happy escaping,Lisa Rickwood - "Small
2007-11-12 22:37:00
To Sit or Not to Sit - This is the Question...Has this happened to you? You rush around all week and then make BIG plans for the weekend and the weekend arrives and you're out of steam.All those HUGE ideas for getting things done are replaced by fatigue and the temptation to sit on the couch all day and watch every stupid reality T.V. show and movie that happens to be on the tube.All of a sudden, you're filled with 'guilt' because you should be doing something worthwhile even though there's gale force winds outside and trees are bending over backward.This happened to me the other day. I didn't want to call anyone, just barely got out of my PJs (put on sweats) and didn't put on makeup. Whee whoo! It was pouring rain outside and it was Remembrance Day (Veterans Day in the U.S.) and it felt great to 'do nothing an ignore the world.'Do you have days like this? If you don't, you should. Because I feel absolutely revitalized after this weekend of not traveling, not visiting people
2007-12-07 00:35:00
10 Secrets to Survive Christmas While You Run Your Company1. Nix Bad Personal Habits: Unwanted habits detract from life enjoyment. This includes: abusing our bodies, ignoring family and friends, working too hard. We need to have enough awareness to overcome these habits that cut into both personal and work time. This means less sugary treats, getting more sleep, watching the work hours and so forth.2. Nix Bad Business Habits: These include not networking properly – not following up properly with people. Bad business habits also include: reinventing the wheel, not being resistant to change, not being open to lifelong learning, not planning properly, berating the competition and more. This can extend to Christmas where you do more networking, find yourself up against the competition, and need to prepare for the upcoming year.3. Eliminate Time Wasters: Whether you’re shopping for gifts, volunteering for an event or completing a project, the only true currency is time. You have t
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2008-01-17 15:45:52
There's No Such Thing as a Balanced LifeIf you're a coach, a business person, a busy person, an overwhelmed person, you're probably seeking what the 'experts' call - balance.While this sounds great, it's an unrealistic term that sets you up for failure.I know I'll probably get a lot of heat from people out there (and especially coaches) because I should know better as I'm a coach, but I'm tired of hearing the word balance. Frankly, we use it too much and it only makes us feel worse about our lives.Here are the fallacies with using the word:1. What does balance mean to you? Here's where the first problem starts. Everyone's idea of balance is different, therefore a guru telling you what looks 'normal' in your life has no idea. They may work 60 hours a week and feel healthy, happy and secur
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2008-01-09 20:47:32
Why New Year's Resolutions Fail and How to Avoid FailureQuick - did you make New Year's Resolutions for 2007? Did most of your goals come true? If not, you're not alone.If you've ever planned to quit smoking, lose weight, make more money, be a better person...you may have failed because you didn't know the rules. If you want this year to be different, you must know the secrets to goal success. Here are some rules to get you started:1. Clear, timed, defined goals: You need to write down your goals on paper, have a date when you know you'll reach the goal and the goal should point to your larger life vision. Build a contingency plan into your goals so that if you don't receive your goals exactly on time or exactly as you planned, you allow for it.2. Life Vision: All your goals/resolution
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2008-04-07 23:53:57
Do You Suffer from 'Guru Syndrome?'By Lisa Rickwood, BFA, CTACCYou know you're buying too many online programs when you open the door to your office cabinet and a huge information marketing binder falls on your head. (That really happened to me)I'm not sure when it first started - it was one of those silent, deadly things that kind of creeps up on you...You see an online Internet guru promising you can have 'passive revenue' by setting up your products and then the money will come flowing to you. You click on the link, buy the product, wait for it, try it and then it becomes 'shelf help.'A couple weeks later, another online guru has a great product and once again, you get sucked in.It happened to me and I'm not saying the online products I bought were bad. On the contrary, they were the be
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2008-05-01 00:13:39
Why No News is Good News - Why a Media Fast is BeneficialLately, every time I turn on the news, the big "R" (recession) is mentioned. I have a theory about this - the news helps to create a big "R." People watch the news, dwell on it and then get scared. Once they're scared, the beliefs take over and then they watch their actions - cut back on their spending, run around with a fear mentality and then the economy does slow down.The news is also frustrating because over 95% of it is about things you can't do anything about. Finally, if you watch the news a lot, you lose a lot of time you could spend doing other things - things that might make you feel happier, not more stressed out.A media fast is good when you're feeling overwhelmed, want more time in your day, want to ignore negativity, et
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2008-05-21 14:11:19
The Learning CurveAre you in a state of overwhelm because of all the new things you must learn? Did your company install yet another software program you need to learn pronto? Do you have a stack of emails to answer, new systems to learn and put in place?It's easy to feel stressed as we get barraged by a sea of information and learning another thing can make you want to scream. There's also that t
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2008-06-01 17:46:39
Today I Will Make A Differenceby Max Lucado, author of: From on the AnvilI found this in my email box and printed out a copy. This could be the most important little printout you have. Place it where you can see it every day. Enjoy!Today I will make a difference. I will begin by controlling my thoughts. A person is the product of their thoughts. I want to be happy and hopeful. Therefore, I will ha
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2008-06-05 00:27:48
I'm publishing a GREAT article from my own personal coach, Shawn Driscoll of Succeed Coaching & Development. If you are faced with having to live or work with challenging people, you will appreciate this article. Free Yourself from Negative Nelly and Billy Blamer:3 easy and effective ways to deal with negative peopleby Shawn DriscollYou know them. Maybe you work with them, live with them, or hang
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