While writing an article, report or book, you’re more than likely to need a metaphor. In fact, you may need at least a dozen. The problem with metaphors is that they’re usually very predictable. How do you take a “boring method” and make a metaphor quite exciting? Let’s find out. Right click below to save […]
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Suddenly Talented Testimonial: Manuela Gonzalez
Thank you, Sean, for this wonderful book—Suddenly Talented. First, I read it quickly because it was impossible for me to stop. Your way of writing makes the profound simple, and the brain, instead of getting tired, wants more. Plus, the illustrations are like a hug from a friend that makes you smile and feel at […]
[Continue reading...]The Second Best Way To Get Yourself Out Of A Rut
Do you Feel Stuck in a Rut? The quickest way to get out of a rut is to have a deadline. The moment you don’t have a deadline, you’re in trouble. Soon, that blip becomes a blurb, which becomes a balabooza that you can’t control. How do you get out of a rut quickly—really quickly? […]
[Continue reading...]The Art Of Praising Someone (How To Give Genuine Praise)
How do you give genuine praise? How do you express praise? We all want to praise others, but sometimes it seems extremely difficult to do so. Which is why we often resort to something like “great job” or “that’s cool: And Facebook has trained us to just “like” everything. Which means that the person who […]
[Continue reading...]2-Day Photography Workshop: Portugal
Dates: 19- 20 May 2024 (Two-day workshop with Sean)Topic: How to photograph strangers (and have them call you back to take more pictures)Number of participants: Limited to 6 Do you ever run into trouble taking pictures of your family? Seems like a silly question to ask, doesn’t it? On most days, you can whip out your phone […]
[Continue reading...]How To Get Clients To Go From “No” To “Yes” (And Why The Right Mindset Is Crucial)
Usually a “No” feels like a door slammed in your face. However, in many cases, a “No” isn’t a forever thing. If you look at “No” differently, there’s a good chance you’ll get a bucketful of “Yeses”. Here’s my experience of going from “No to Yes”. Right click below to save this episode. Rerelease: How […]
[Continue reading...]The “Blindingly Obvious Reason” That Drives Success In Almost Any Sphere
What is the difference between ego and mastery? You’d think that success parameters are everywhere—and they are. Yet, some of them are so obvious that we completely miss them. In order to turn things around and get people to get your clients—and yourself—to understand success better, you have to know the difference between ego and […]
[Continue reading...]The Myth Of Poor Memory (And How To Overcome It Instantly)
Can you improve your memory? Are there specific techniques to improve your memory? Have you heard yourself saying: I’m not good with names! Almost everyone you run into is likely to say something similar. Is it because we’re bad with names and have terrible memories? Or is it a myth that we’ve been perpetuating? Let’s […]
[Continue reading...]How To Create An Intensely Curious First Line For Your Article
The first line is what pulls us into an article. Yet we end up writing a really boring first line. What’s worse is that you could use the power of story to create an intensely powerful first line in minutes. Don’t believe me? Well, do you have 10 minutes? Here are two methods to write […]
[Continue reading...]How To Become More Productive (While Reducing Overwhelm)
If we went back in time, we’d all feel a little less stressed out. We weren’t being pounded with endless information all the time. There weren’t a million courses, workshops, training and videos, let alone an endless parade of books. It seems like we’ll never keep up. And no, we won’t. But there’s a way […]
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