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The Meanderings of Success…

People waste years trying not to waste hours. ~Michael Lewis.

Is that for real? Is being lazy a good thing? That’s what Michael Lewis said in this INC article why being lazy makes you successful. He argued that being lazy is the key to Success. But is it for real? Lewis achieved much in life so I’d hardly say he was lazy.

However, what I’d say is that he focused on things that were in fact important, and did not spend time being busy… for busy sake.

Deplete. Admit it…many of us are like that… especially the type A’s. If ever we find ourselves not doing anything we feel as guilty as ever. I have a colleague who broke her leg during a vacation trip and she found it like hell to be sitting in recovery…not being able to do the things she wanted to do.

So I encourage you the next time you find yourself being busy, look around you and ask the question, “is this adding value to my life…to my long term goals and dreams?”

If not, let it go. Refocus.

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Cheers!

No Experience Is Wasted…

No Experience is Wasted. Everything in life is happening to grow you up, to fill you up, to help you become more of who you were created to be. ~Oprah Winfrey

its all Froth to think that any experience is wasted. it never is. It would be wise for us to reflect and learn. That’s how we grow.

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Cheers!

When Big Dreams Come Through…

All our Dreams Can Come Through if we have the Courage to Pursue them. ~Walt Disney

Bridget king, owner Captiva Design Interior Decorating & Home Staging, got a step in the direction of her dreams when she got the opportunity to stage a property on HGTV. She attended and supported our Goal-Setting Retreat last year and had this as a goal. Not only did she get a chance to make a step in the direction of her dream, she did it Big with Miami Heat’s King Dwayne Wade and his well-known wife – Actress, Gabriel Union! Congrats Bridget!

Dream Big!

So to my readers, I dare you to continue to Dream Big! Let nothing Thwart you. Your Dreams will come through with the right steps and actions. Dream it! Work it! Achieve it!

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Cheers!

What’s One Word That Comes To Mind When You Think About Success?

What’s One Word That Comes To Your Mind When You Think About Success? Patience, Sacrifice, Happiness were some words shared. One person said failure. Causes you to think. If that person meant, failure in terms of resilience and not giving up, then that’s positive. But if we think negative when reflecting on Success, what good can come out of that?

To me Success is making a Difference in the lives of others. Here I share exerpts as entrepreneurs chimed in to Success Diaries Question, with even more than an Inchoate word.

Financial freedom
Move Forward
Influence
Famous
Me
Focus
Happiness
Sacrifice
Reward
Living Life with Friends
Patience
Mindset
Consistent
Discipline
Empire
Hard work
Love
Hard work and Dedication
Self Study
Integrity
Possible
Money
Pain
Helping
Resilience
Mom
Power
Goals
Grind
God
Grace
Fame
Determination
Blessed
Soon
Perseverance
Hustle
Job

Does any of the above resonate with you? What’s your word? Do share!

Cheers!

Take The Risk…

If you’re Going to Walk on Water, you have to get out of the Boat. So Don’t Be Afraid. Though it may be Frigid, take the Risk. Who knows you may Succeed. But if you never try, you won’t know.

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Cheers!

Give Me That GreenLight…

Follow Your Dreams, Believe in Yourself and Don’t Give Up

It is such a joy when dreams come through. I have written several books based on my research on Success Strategies and Motivation but this one titled “GreenLight: When God Says Go“, has been years in the making. It depicts the Smile, joy and feeling of accomplishment when hard work, prayer, and dedication to a project is realized.

As I bask in the completion of this project, I encourage you to go after your own goals, and never give up even when the going gets tough. Explore! Keep flying! The sky is the limit.

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Cheers!

Inspiration. Your Source…

Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud. ~Maya Angelou

There is always someone in the background that hardly anyone else knows about. He/she is your source of inspiration. Your source of strength. Your source to hold on or run to when the going gets tough.

Who is that Radiant person who is always there for you? Why not connect with them today. Say Thanks.

Cheers!

Drink Deeply…

Water…a necessity for life. For living. We can’t do without it.
I love the different forms water comes in. It may be the river, the sea, the tap, waterfall, canal, stream; it may even appear through bursts of lightening and thunder!

Water though essential to living can also be extremely dangerous. It gives life and it can take it. Should we be afraid? No, not at all. As with many things in life, it’s our approach that counts. Either we care for it, plan for it, or neglect it as in hurricane Warnings and suffer the consequences.

Today, may we bask in the comfort and delights of magical streams. Let’s dream. Let’s reflect and achieve.

Drink deeply.

Cheers!

As The Sun Sets…

As the sun sets, I reflect.

Rise/Set

New Author? 37 Book Signing Tips…

Writing is its own reward. – Henry Miller

Ever thought of writing your own story? Publishing your own book? Consider the 9 Steps to Writing Your First Book. A new author asked the question ….”I am having my first book signing, what should I do? Are there any tips or suggestions?” Experienced authors chimed in with several pointers that vociferously Churn. Here are excerpts:

Book Signing Tips

Have fun
Host it at a Bookstores or Restaurant
Do a drawing for a special prize
Promote on social media
Text friends
Decide on a default wording to sign books
Show your enthusiasm to your guests
Bring extra books and pens
Don’t expect to sell a lot of books and you won’t be disappointed. It’s all about networking
Bring a snack for yourself if you are not providing refreshments
Bring candy/chocolates for attendees
Have swag (bookmarks etc)
Have Business cards with your amazon author page printed on it
On the back of business cards say something like “book reviews are appreciated”
Communicate with local TV & Radio stations via their FB page
Be ready to answer questions about your book or any future books you’re creating
Advertise in the community and give a discount during book signing
talk with attendees and share your manuscript journey
Get a friend to help with financial transaction
Have a Tablecloth
Ask people to send a FB Friend request which grows your followers
Practice how you will sign the books
Give a bookmark/ postcards with amazon book location for future purchases
Take index cards and ask them to write their names on it. Avoids spelling errors in name endorsements
Prepare what to Read for Reading Presentation
Bring chip for Payment
Have a large picture of the book cover and you on the table
Include Book stands and racks for easy display and reading
Invite a lot of people, don’t let them feel Betrayed
Craft a signature for signing your books. Separate from your regular check signing signature
Sign on the title page
Take pictures with admirers
Bring Cash to make change
Don’t forget to get emails to build your list
Arrive early for set up
Relax and have fun!

Hope this helps.

Cheers!

Celebrate Achievements!

Goals: Make your Actions Deliberate and when you get lucky in your Actions, Celebrate.

Quartet

3 Signs You’re Going to be Successful…

Have a new venture? Been planning and working hard at it and wondering whether you are going to be successful?

Express impacts shared thoughts on Signs that you are going to be successful. Of the seven, I like three. They are:

You Focus on Finishing
You are Always Learning
Your Mind Never Stops

Stretch Yourself

I always like to stress that you should maintain a network of people who are ahead of you. People who you can learn from. People who will force you to stretch yourself. Staying in a circle of friends who are your level will only restrict your own personal development. So stretch yourself.

That said, from the list above, which is your top fav? Which do you intend to work on?

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Cheers!