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Be aware of the “moment of truth.” That’s when you decide, usually subconsciously, whether you should work or play. By making that choice consciously, you’ll more often choose the productive activity.”

This is a great article on overcoming procrastination that I wanted to share with you.  Procrastination is the number one obstacle to personal development and entrepreneur development.  For example, it is 4am and I can’t sleep due to all my to do items rolling around in my head, I had several choices of how to deal with this; I could lay in bed and try and rationalize myself to sleep, I could go watch TV and distract myself until I fell asleep, or I could go into my office and pump out some blog posts and newsletters.  Clearly I choose the latter, and as I write this I feel more empowered, productive and much less stressed.

Living a sPOWER FULL Life uccessful life whether as an entrepreneur, an employee, or as an individual comes down to those moments in our day when we choose activity over inactivity, when we choose work oveer pleasure.  I agree with Marty, making timely in the moment decisions about how we want to increase our personal development must take place at the conscious level. 

Make it a POWER FULL Day!

Will Corrente – “Helping People Get Where They Want To Go”

specializes in small business consulting, entrepreneur coaching, and individual personal development.  He is an Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, and Consultant. The author of the “POWER Squared – The Ultimate Entrepreneur Success System”  Visit him at: http://www.willcorrente.com or http://operationentrepreneur.com/Products/

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 Ways to Conquer Your Procrastination – Kiplinger.com.

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A great article brought to you by Will Corrente on networking courtesy of my friend and colleague Pam Cournoyer. This is great advice whether you are trying to increase your personal development, entrepreneur development, or learning the skills to become a better communicator.

3 Must Do’s For Better Networking

The other day I was pressure washing my driveway and when offered a respite, I refused because I was enjoying seeing the instantaneous results of my driveway changing before my eyes from Oregon moss green to almost bright grey. Networking does not usually offer this kind of result every time you talk with someone unless you have a successful strategy.

I’ll define networking as the act of attending an event that requires mixing, mingling, and meeting, greeting, schmoozing and smiling. You may seriously enjoy networking, yet, are you seeing a great return on your investment into this highly capricious scene?

If you are not getting enough return to make it worthwhile financially, then maybe you are interested in learning 3 powerful tips to improve your networking advantage?

Research indicates that only .0025%, that is 1 out of 40,000 people actually enjoy walking into a room full of strangers and initiating a conversation. Do you feel better now?

Nathan Keyfitz, professor of sociology at Harvard states it very plainly; “Personal culture will be of even greater importance for economic success in the future. The most successful people will be those who can communicate and connect better than their peers.” If he is correct, which his position obviously reflects, (wink), then it is time to find a way to communicate and connect better than your peers, don’t you agree?

Developing social skills is one of the best ways to learn this necessary art as well as build and broadcast your personal brand.

The vision of a good networking session is to see and hear the room buzzing with awe and respect about YOU. If people aren’t talking about you (in a good way), you are not newsworthy and if you are not newsworthy, you are not interesting and if you are not interesting, then you are not really a great connector. Think about stretching a bit.

A few ways to get awe without respect:

• Drink too much or dance too wildly
• Dress too casually or provocatively
• Talk too much, push your own agenda too much
• Glue yourself to one person the whole time
• Push your business card into someone’s hand without them asking for it

Each of these actions are remembered and will get the room buzzing; although I’m not sure this is the personal brand you want to build.

What are the 3 Must Do’s for Better Networking?

1. MUST PUT ON YOUR FUN HAT
While no single event is guaranteed to change your life, any single event could. Aren’t we all drawn to those who are laughing, listening and enjoying themselves? We are also drawn to those who approach us. Be sure too, to wear a smile that will disarm the devil himself – it will get the buzz going; everyone loves a genuine smile!

2. MUST TARGET YOUR MARKET
What are you after? Whom do you want to meet? What do you know about them? How can you contribute to them? Do your homework, target your “target market” to meet at this event, you will be impressed and naturally filled with awe and respect for yourself in talking to the people that you can help.

3. MUST BE “PRESENT” TO WIN
You are not present if you are talking to a potential client while checking your phone, scanning the room for “better” prospects, or getting straight to what you do without checking in for the need of the other person.

I’ve listed some strategies that will get people asking for your card:
• Focus all your attention on that single person to whom you are speaking
• Make friendly eye contact
• Generously listen
• Add attentive body language (lean into them, process what they are saying, not what your response is going to be)
• Give them the sense that you have been genuinely waiting all week to meet them.

You will be giving them a wonderful gift, the gift of your complete attention – he or she will truly have awe and respect for you and will tell someone else how great you really are.

Attend your next networking event deliberately, with intention and with purpose. It just might be an entirely different experience to get the room buzzing about YOU!

MAY YOU ALWAYS COMMUNICATE WITH CLASS!

My best to you,
Pamela
pamela@communicatewithclass.com
www.communicatewithclass.com

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Sound entrepreneur coaching and small business advice in a great article from Kiplinger.com

 

Before you strike out on your own, make a game plan and get your finances in order.  read the entire article at

How To Be Your Own Boss – Kiplinger.com.

Will Corrente – “Helping People Get Where They Want To Go”

CEO Corrente Consulting International Inc and Operation Entrepreneur

Specializing in small business consulting, entrepreneur coaching, and entrepreneur development. 

Entrepreneur, Consultant, Speaker and, Author

Download your free special report at http://www.operationentrepreneur.com/7secrets/

 

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An entrepreneurial boom is on its way, but don’t expect it to be led by 20-somethings. Instead, America’s best economic recovery plan is in the hands of those aged 50 and up, according to a recent study by the Kauffman Foundation. The study found that over the past 10 years, most company founders were between the ages of 55 and 64. This goes against the stereotype of the college drop-out entrepreneur á la Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg.  Read the entire article at:

Entrepreneurship: The New Mid-Life Crisis – BusinessWeek.

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Great article about the current economic policy and its long term effects

Racing Toward Disaster – Kiplinger.com.

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The Pitch: The Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour is the first-ever nationwide tour that teaches students about entrepreneurship. Founded by award-winning entrepreneurs, authors and lecturers Michael Simmons and Sheena Lindahl, EET’s mission is to inspire participants to take action and pursue their entrepreneurial vision.  Read the entire article at:

School for Entrepreneurship Hits the Road | Business Breakthroughs | Financial Articles & Investing News | TheStreet.com

Will Corrente – “Helping Entrepreneurs and Individuals Get Where They Want To Go”

specializes in small business consulting, entrepreneur coaching, and individual personal development.  He is an Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, and Consultant.

The author of the “POWER Squared – The Ultimate Entrepreneur Success System”  Visit him at: http://www.willcorrente.com or http://operationentrepreneur.com/Products/

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In the entrepreneurship world, everyone is paid in two coins: cash and experience. Take the experience first; the cash will come later – Harold Geneen

I think this is great advice for young entrepreneurs. Life is a learning process, some businesses are successful from the go others provide the tools we need for personal development or in our case entrepreneur development. Use every experience as a learning experience and the cash or the reward is sure to follow!

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Finally some good news for the economy, check out the article i found on CNN Money.

Record jump in existing home sales in July – Aug. 21, 2009.

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According to a recent article in the South Florida Business Journal, based on the 2008 – 2009 Occupational Outlook Handbook, the following are the fastest growing occupations:

Network Systems and data communications specialists
Personal and home care aides
Home health aides
Computer software engineers
Veterinary technologists and technicians
Personal financial advisors
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance
Medical Assistants
Veterinarians
Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors

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