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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!

How To Achieve True Success…

Success is not always linear as many believe. Sometimes it takes patience, zeal, and resilience…the ability to never give up. The ability to keep going when life becomes Frantic and disappoints.

Jay Shetty’s video shares the likes of Morgan Freeman, Mark Cuban, J.K. Rowlin, Richard Branson and others who achieved success later in life.

Be Patient. Wait. The right time will come. Keep plodding. Like a Quartet, keep preparing until the opportunity rises.

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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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It’s All Coming Back To Me Now…

Don’t you just love it when things come together? Sure you do!

I recently came across my eVision board created 5 years ago. It was very satisfying to see that I had accomplished almost everything on the list. Some things included 2-4 year big and Micro goals for me and my girls.

As I reflected, it all came back to me. It was clear that dreams don’t come through unless we:

Write them down
Create a plan to achieve them
Work, work, work ’em Goals
Be resilient when the going gets tough
Devise ways to maintain your motivation. That’s a must
Reward yourself along the way as you progress
Learn to breathe, mediate, pray
Celebrate the final outcome

Years ago a Medical Director for a healthcare facility stressed that we must be sure to mark every milestone. I adopted that piece of advice and encourage you to do so too. It may be an anniversary, a birthday, or when a chapter comes together. All must be marked. In so doing we avoid being Inefficient to capture the saying that if we’re not measuring then we’re just practicing.

Dreams do come through if you work hard.

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Cheers!

For The Love…

Love’s Faceless beauty evokes smiles that thrill the delights of family, friends, amidst foes.

Love you 💕💕

Love you today 💕

Love you tomorrow 💕

Loved you yesterday 💕

Will love you forever 💕💕

What Are You Most Passionate About?

The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can’t find them, make them. ~George Bernard Shaw

When Brian Tracy asked Entrepreneurs to share what they were most passionate about, one replied “nothing“. Tis sad. We all have something that we are good at. If you find that you are unable to identify your passion, seek help. You will find that life is more meaningful when you get the courage to go out and do what you have always wanted to do. Don’t just waste it and Wrinkle away.

As many other enthusiasts chimed into respond, here I share excerpts as they spoke about their passion.

Better life
Helping others
Diamonds
Coaching/Teaching
Changing my life
Job
Latin American Dancing and wealth
Filmmaking
Life
Fashion
University
My Future
Growth
Doing something I love to provide a better future for my family
Being alive
Learning new things and improving things in my life
Financial Freedom
My Dream
Helping Suffering Children
Nothing
Success
Architecture
Giving Back
Self improvement
Helping others discover the possibilities around them
My children
Business Entrepreneurship, Cash, Money
Speaking and changing the paradigms of humanity
Art
People and Music
Preserving Classic Cars
Law
Adding Value to the World
God and Goals
People and places
Traveling
Making a Difference in the world

What are you most passionate about? Does any of the above resonate with you and Provoke a response? Do share!

Cheers!

7 Tips On What To Do When In Between Careers…

In transition and wondering what to do in the next stage of your career? We have all been there and it can be a scary time. Here are 7 Captivating tips on what you can do as you decide to Grasp your next steps.

Freelance. Do Gigs
Work on your Personal Brand
Learn a new Skill
Attend networking events
Map out a plan
Volunteer
Ask for help

Need Extra Income? Here Are 20 Ways…

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Cheers!

17 Self-Care Activities…

When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water. ~ Benjamin Franklin

Self care is important. It has become more common these days as the thrust to lessen the Notable stress in our daily lives Meanders. Suddenly, it becomes important when the daring effects plunge in.

Here are 17 activities you can engage (even in small spurts), to take care of you.

Read
Go to the beach
Make a daily self-care plan
Go for a bike ride
Dance
Go to the movies
Go to church
Go swimming
Paint your nails
Jump in puddles
Eat a meal you enjoy
Sing
Exercise
Breathe deeply
Wrap-up in a blanket
Draw
Sleep in

Does any resonate? Are there more you can add? Do share.

Cheers!

Thankful For You…

Giving Thanks in Fact with a Grateful Heart.

Followers, You Rock!

The Smartest In Your Group? Here’s What To Do…

If you find that you are the smartest one in the group that you hang with, you need to find a new group. In order to grow, you need to develop. Staying in your comfort zone won’t help. Branch out. Reach for higher heights.

Cheers!

The Color Of Identity….

Here’s CNN video interview with several individuals expressing their journey on deciding whether they identify with a particular race or another. Discrimination abounds and can get Messy. So to some they are thrilled to avoid the upfront open decision of sharing who they really are. Some are thrilled, but later become confused as they are confronted by issues that they need to deal with.

You Are You

As an Organizational Development practitioner, the choice now exists for people to choose when doing background checks. They must choose what gender or race they identify with. No longer can it be taken for granted face-to-face to identify. You are you. You decide which you, you want to be (tongue twister). Such a Fabric of our imagination.

In my research conducted on Success Strategies, this was one of my findings. Leaders when asked what ethnic group they identified with, expressed choices. Some were taken aback by the simple question because they thought it obvious, while others who were of mixed race and could identify with one group or other based on their preference, selected whatever they wanted. The conclusion from the findings of that research…more work needs to be done on this area.

So as I conclude this simple discussion, the question remains….who are you? Do you know? Do share.

Cheers!

The Top 6 Soft Skills That Will Make You Uniquely Successful….

Soft Skills – personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people.

Adaptability
Culture Fit
Collaboration
Leadership
Growth Potential
Prioritization

Soft-Skills The Meaning defined

Adaptability refers to the capacity to be modified for a new use or purpose. Culture fit indicates the alignment of behavior between individual and organization. Collaboration is the action of working with someone to produce or create something. Leadership entails the action of leading a group of people or an organization . Growth potential considers the potential an individual has to grow in an organization as their rising stars. Prioritization is the ability to put things to be actioned in order of importance.

Don’t be a Rube, consider these soft skills. Do some self-reflection. How do they compare when you reflect on your relationships at work, off the job, with friends, relatives, with your family and even while networking. If you find yourself lacking in area, take the time to improve. It will be worth it.

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