• 01Aug

  Unwavering commitment to your business

  Business and Health, Inspiration for Business No Comments

  Several years ago, I was dating this guy and we decided to take a break. Months later we reconnected and decided to have dinner. We had a wonderful evening. At least I thought so until I discovered a few days later he was in the midst of planning his wedding. Yes, he was about to marry someone else! When I asked him why he’d failed to tell me before we went to dinner, he quipped that he was only getting married. He said, “If it doesn’t work out, I can always get a divorce.”

  I was livid at first!! Then, I felt sorry for his future wife. If he was already looking for a way out, what did that say about his commitment (or lack thereof) to the marriage in the first place?

  Like my uncommitted ex, I’ve seen too many business folk do the same thing. They include “it’ on their list of options and possibilities. Call “it” what you will. I call it failure and wonder if it truly is an option you want to keep on the list.

  Have you given your business 100% of your time, energy, blood, sweat, tears and bodily fluids? Yep, it takes all of that and more sometimes. I’m not suggesting that you die trying mind you. I am suggesting; however, that you remain open to ways to insert possibility into your business in everything you do.

  It’s called having an unwavering commitment to your business!  Tell me: Is failure STILL an option for you? I know I’m ranting but this is real! Leave me a comment.

  Tags: business commitment, encouragement in business, entrepreneurial motivation, failure

• 07Jun

  When creativity deficiency syndrome strikes

  Business Marketing, Business and Health 1 Comment

  How has Creativity Deficiency Syndrome effected your business?
  
  Creativity Deficiency Syndrome (CDS) is a common problem small business owners and solopreneurs face when their marketing efforts grow stale. Typically it’s because of isolation and the inability to be look at your business with fresh eyes to see the endless sea of possibilities. Isn’t it great to know the possibilities hold the cure the CDS? You’re able to rid yourself of CDS once and for all.

  Checkout the possibilities…

  Embrace the ridiculous.
  Is the fear that others may think of you as ridiculous holding you back in your marketing? It’s ok to appear ridiculous. Try something outrageous and untried. Think about what feels totally fun in your marketing and test it out. You may find your idea is actually visionary, cutting edge and wildly innovative.

  Nurture fresh perspectives.
  Remember when you were a child and you discovered something new? Recapture your childlike innocence around your business. Reminisce and evoke the memory of why you fell in love with your business in the first place. Stir up those memories and get into a space of gratitude everyday about your business. This will allow you to be more creative about your marketing.

  Break the rules.
  There are no rules when it comes to being creative. These days, the unconventional absolutely works! Wondering who you are to do it differently? You’re a different person with a different business, ready to avail yourself of all the creativity in the universe. Break the rules and watch your creativity in marketing blossom.

  Maybe we all have a little Creativity Deficiency Syndrome (CDS) at times. You don’t have to allow it to cripple your business. Cure yourself today with a healthy dose of newness and fun.

  What do you do to rid your business of CDS? I know you have many more ideas and I’d love to see your comments.

  Tags: creativity, creativity deficiency syndrom, innovation, marketing

• 04Apr

  Twitter Wisdom: A Powerful Question

  Inspiration for Business, Twitter Wisdom 1 Comment

  What makes a question powerful? Checkout Twitter wisdom and the kewl responses:

  @bloggingbetty: “I think a question is powerful when YOU know the power that is given by anyone who answers.”

  @LotusAmy: “For me a powerful question is 1 that sparks a new awareness, aha moment, or paradigm shift the audience.”

  @Myogis: “Powerful question is one that invokes thought & results in more questions. Not easily answered & sparks conversation/debate.”

  “”A powerful question is simple, clear and penetrating while it transcends traditional boundaries.” @wendyYbailey

  According to @cobwebcorner, “[A powerful question is...] One that forces the answer to be honest.”

  @sundaycosmetics: “[Questions are powerful] When the answers are solutions to problems.”

  @DynamicBusCoach: “In my world a powerful question always has a coaching purpose, it recognizes who? where are they now? and where will they go?”

  @MylesMiller: “I believe that a question should also invite those that hear it to the front of expectancy of a dynamic answer!”

  @jdavis55: “I think a powerful question is one that challenges your thoughts.”

  VAinParadise: “To me a powerful question opens the mind to discovery which could inspire action.”

  This is a mere sample of the wisdom on Twitter!

  What do you think makes a question powerful? Share your responses and show your wisdom, too.

  Tags: @bloggingbetty, @cobwebcorner, @DynamicBusCoach, @jdavis55, @lotusamy, @MylesMiller, @myogis, @sundaycosmetics, @VAinParadise, powerful questions, Twitter Wisdom, wendyybailey

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