Archives for November 2013

Goal of the Week #40: Say Thanks!

November 25, 2013 By

ThanksThis Week’s Goal: Say Thanks! When was the last time you thanked someone? Whether it was for lunch, a job referral, a connection. This week – in honor of Thanksgiving, of course – write a thank you note. It could be an email, but a mailed thank-you card is even better. Everyone likes to feel appreciated, so take a few minutes, write a meaningful note, and thank someone. If you have time, send out a couple of notes. The positive energy you send out will be returned to you. Plus, it will make you both feel good! Talk about win win.

Who will you thank?

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Goal of the Week #39: Visualize

November 18, 2013 By

ForbesGoal of the Week: Visualize! Then, create a representation of what it is you want. What is your ultimate dream, goal, or accomplishment? Do you want your book to be on the New York Times Bestseller List? Do you want your business on the Forbes list? Want to be named top 30 under 30 – or top 40 under 40 – in a respected industry publication? Want your app on a list of top apps? Great! Put yourself there … literally.

Want to be on the New York Times Bestseller List, take the current NYTBS. Then, put your name and book title right at the top.

Want to have your name – or your business – as part of a highly respected list in your industry? Take the current list from that magazine, and add your name and photo to that list.

Want your app on CNET’s Best App list or the Top Apps list on Apple or Google Play? Take a screenshot of the current list, then Photoshop your app  right at the top.

Seeing what you want is the first step in getting what you want. Once you have your visual representation, print it our and put it somewhere you will see it every day.

What is it you want? Share in the comments.

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Goal of the Week #38 Explore New Social Media

November 11, 2013 By

VineThis Week’s Goal: Explore a new social media site. Most of you are already on the main social media platforms: LinkedIn, which everyone should be on for business, as well as Facebook and Twitter. This week, take an hour and explore an additional social media platform, such as Google+, YouTube or Vine (videos), Pinterest (photos), or Instagram (photos and video). There are so many social media apps, it’s nearly impossible to be on all of them. So test them out, one at a time, and see what works best for you. Make it a goal to test out a new site each month. Try and incorporate a new tool into your social strategy every few months.

Social media may seem like a black hole sometimes, swiftly using up your time and energy, when you have so many other things to do. However, social media is an important part of your marketing strategy. So take the time to see what fits best for you and your business.

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Goal of the Week #37 Make a List

November 4, 2013 By

ListThis Week’s Goal: Make a list. Write out everything you want to accomplish this week. Your list can be as long or as short as you want it to be. Include professional tasks, errands, to dos for your passion project. Write it on paper or use a dedicated document on your computer. And be sure to put stars next to urgent items. Then, each night, cross off everything that you accomplished the previous day and then add any new tasks. This is an easy and effective way to keep track of your to dos and accomplishments.

Did you write your list? How long is it? 

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November 2013 Goals

November 1, 2013 By

autumn leavesThe countdown begins. Only two months left til the end of the year. You can panic, scrap all of your unaccomplished goals for 2013, and take the rest of the year off. Or – and this is my recommendation – take a breath and see what you can still accomplish this year. December will have it’s own challenges and end of the year deadlines. So, just focus on November. Name one, two, or three things you can realistically get done this month. Do you want to launch that long-overdue blog, make a business plan, or even just clean out your office? Do you want to make good on your goal to network more and attend a few events this month? Perhaps it’s time to start the workout regimen you promised you would do last January. Just pick something, do it, and then pick something else. It’s that simple.

What is your goal – or are your goals – for November?

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