July 2013 Goals

July 1, 2013 By

run towards goalIt’s July. That means there are six months left to complete those 2013 goals. That’s right: six months remain, forget about the six months that have come and gone.

The mid-year point means it’s time to regroup and refocus. What do you want to accomplish in 2013? What do you want to get done in July? What do you need to complete by the end of the summer to stay on track? Just break down your goals into manageable parts … and they will be way easier to accomplish.

Whether you are writing a book, starting a blog, or launching a business, pace yourself and work at a steady pace. Write out your goals and look at them regularly. You’ll reach that finish line!

So, how about those July goals? Post them in the comments.

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Silicon Beach Fest – Advice for Entrepreneurs

June 26, 2013 By

Silicon Beach Fest 2013One of the things I love about living in Los Angeles is the access to so many creative, inspiring, passionate business-minded people in the LA Start-up Scene. Entrepreneurs were out in full force at last week’s Silicon Beach Fest,  in Santa Monica, California. Presented by Digital LA, this is the second annual Santa Monica event … plus, they had a Hollywood mini-version last fall.

Below are excellent tweeted advice from #sbf 2013 … pay close to the first and last tweets. They are my favorites.

CrossCampusLA ‏@CrossCampusLA “Entrepreneurship is no different than painting. We are all artists; our medium is ideas.” #storytelling with @Micahat #SBF

Holly Self ‏@iamhollyself @msuster – great prezo! Urgency, networking, tenacity  & real problem solving. 4 most important things you need as an entrepreneur. #sbf

Julian Tyler ‏@JulianTyler The value of an event like #SBF is more than its revenue, the real value is in what people get out if it and what it does for the community.

Digital LA ‏@DigitalLA Great entrepreneurs must: accept and overcome failure, be fit, support each other, says Nely Galan, noon keynote #SBF

Alexa Roman ‏@calexity You don’t need to be a developer to get it done. Move fast and make the impossible possible. @EspreeDevora‘s advice for#startups #sbf

bLife @blife: Lesson from the wellness tech panel at the Silicon Beach Fest? We need collaboration, communication and engagement.

Silicon Beach LA ‏@SiliconBeach_LA Investor @MSuster speaking at @CrossCampusLA for #SBF. Mark’s advice: “Don’t get psyched out”pic.twitter.com/1cVNz81LRa #SiliconBeach

Kian Gohar ‏@fromthekgb Entrepreneurs are the only people who work 80 hours a week to avoid working 40 hours a week. #siliconbeach #sbf #startups

Did you attend Silicon Beach Fest? What was your favorite part?

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Goal of the Week #21 Summer Schedule

June 24, 2013 By

LA Cover PicThis week’s goal: Determine your summer schedule. It’s officially summer, which means you have three choices – take a break from your passion project, commit to getting it done by the end of summer, or come up with a manageable compromise.

Similar to holiday-time, the summer months are chock full of extra obligations: family vacations or field trips, parties and picnics, beachtime and beer. I live in LA, where the weather is great year-round. Those of you in other parts of the country who want to enjoy actual summer, go for it. Just don’t let your projects fall by the wayside in the process.

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Whether you have less or more time to devote to your passion project, make a commitment to move forward. How many hours will you work on it each week? Each month? Some weeks may be more productive than others. The objective: be further along on – or complete – your project by the time fall rolls around.

What is your summer schedule commitment?

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Goal of the Week #20 Be Social

June 17, 2013 By

socialThis week’s goal: Be social. Go to  networking event, a panel discussion, or booksigning. Going to events in – or slightly outside of – your field are all great opportunities to meet new people, expand your network, and learn something.

I recommend trying to go to at least one event every or every other week at the very least.I live in Los Angeles, and opportunities are everywhere … many nights, there are at least two to three competing events. If you live in a smaller town, you may have to look a little harder, but opportunities are there.

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You can find events by asking friends, going to meetup.com, and checking your local library and bookstore. You can also do a good old-fashioned local Google search. When you are out and about, you never know who you might meet: A new friend, a potential client, or business resource. A little bit of social can go a long way. Don’t forget to bring your business cards.

What event will you go to this week?

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Goal of the Week #19 Do the Work

June 10, 2013 By

gold starThis week’s goal: Do the work. Dedicate 5 – 10 hours to your side project. Networking and groundwork is essential – and that’s something we cover regularly on this site. So this week, put in some quality, no-distraction time on your passion project. One to two hours a  day may not seem like a lot, but it all adds up. You’ll be happy with the amount of progress you make.

Which project will you be working on this week?

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Goal of the Week #18 Do Lunch

June 3, 2013 By

gold starThis week’s goal: Do lunch! Make plans to see someone you haven’t seen in a while. Have a bite. Catch up. See how you can help your friend and vise versa. It helps to get out of  your regular routine. Plus, a little bit of changing up your energy goes a long way.

With whom will you “do lunch” this week?

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June 2013 Goals

June 1, 2013 By

It’s a beautiful Saturday afternoon, and you don’t really want to work on your goals today! That’s fine. Take a breath. Take a day. Take the entire weekend. And then start fresh on Monday.

Things don’t stall because you take a weekend off, they stall when you take a week, a few weeks, or a month off. Even if you don’t work on your passion project every day, be sure to keep your project in the front of your mind. Look at your goals daily, and spend quality time working on them on a regular basis. It all adds up! Even a  little bit of time spent working on your project on a regular basis will get you where you want to go.

Good luck!

Post your June goals in the comments.

 

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Goal of the Week #17: Don’t Overdo It

May 28, 2013 By

gold starThis week’s goal: Don’t overdo! It’s real easy to try and cram five or more days of work into a shortened four-day week. This leads to mistakes, exhaustion, crankiness. Plus, all the physical and emotional benefits of the long weekend go down the drain.

So, this week – don’t! Do not try and fit in an extra few hours on your side project. Do not make up for taking a day off yesterday. You needed it. You deserved it! Put in your regular extra time, as planned. You’ll get a full week again next week!

How did you spend the long weekend?

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Goal of the Week #16 Ask for Something

May 20, 2013 By

gold starThis week’s goal: Ask for something. There’s value in paying things forward, just as there is value in asking for what you need. This week, ask a friend, a colleague, or a business contact for a referral, a testimonial, or an introduction. Then, offer to do the same for this person and/or someone else.

Sometimes it’s intimidating or uncomfortable to ask for help. Reasonable requests should never be a problem. Besides, people love to help. Plus, a little good karma goes a long way.

You never know if you are going to get a “yes” unless you ask. And the benefits can be amazing.

What will you ask for this week?

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Goal of the Week #15 Do Something Creative

May 12, 2013 By

gold starThis week’s goal: Do something creative. When working on any sort of project, it’s important to expand your mind and view things from a different perspective. The best way to do that is take a break and do something creative: paint, take a photograph, write. Stirs those creative juices. Then, go back to your project with a fresh perspective, and see how you can expand, solve, create things differently.

What creative project will you work on this week?

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