The biggest underlying success factor of a business is repeat clients. Yet time and time again, we have to keep looking for new clients. This sorry situation is often because we are seduced by information, not results. We know results are important, but we still go in the “opposite” direction. How do we solve this […]
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The Not So Obvious Angles For Succeeding In Life
Do you remember the story of the Three Kings in the Bible? You might have heard that they didn’t come empty-handed. That’s because they understood one of the core principles of living was “giving”. Not all the advice you get is obvious. Let’s look at some of the not-so-obvious angles for succeeding in life. Right click […]
[Continue reading...]Why “Dribbling” Is Better Than “Practice, Practice, Practice”
We’re told we need to practice if we want to get better. However, most of the times when we’re practicing, we’re quite bored. Instead, “play” is far superior in every way. It’s not boring and like that kid next door, we “dribble” all the time. Let’s look sideways at dribbling, instead of just practice, practice, […]
[Continue reading...]How To Stay On Track With Your Goals (Without Depending On Willpower) – Guest Appearance By Keira Menon
Willpower is most ineffective when we need it most. Today, we have a guest—the first ever—Keira Menon. She not only gives you her version of willpower but also tells you how she went about recording this podcast. This a fun listen so don’t miss it. We had so many people write and tell us how […]
[Continue reading...]Why Willpower Is Weak (And How Numbers Help You Stay On Track Instead)
We’re told time and time again that what we need is better willpower? Yet, science and endless studies have shown willpower to be ineffective. If you’re tired, for example, you’ll do things that you don’t normally tend to do. Your willpower is completely ineffective in many situations. However, numbers help. How do they help and […]
[Continue reading...]Why Writing Down What Delights You Can Help Reduce Anxiety And Stress
No one needs to tell you how stress can take its toll. Yet there seems no easy way to ramp down the stress factor. If anything, we seem to be more stressed than ever before. The news closes in on us on all sides and we seem trapped. However, there’s a way that can ease […]
[Continue reading...]How To Always Have A Dramatic Opening Story For Your Zoom Call
One of the biggest problems when starting up a speech is that you have to find something that captures the attention of the audience. Instead, what we often get is a round of introductions, blah, blah etc. All of which causes the audience to get restless. How do you get the attention of the audience […]
[Continue reading...]How To Re-oxygenate Sales Instantly (With Little Or No Effort At All)
When we want to increase our sales, we search for new methods. However, that search is often quite unnecessary. What’s needed instead is a tiny bit of common sense. With little or no effort, you can change the way the client perceives you and your company. Re-oxygenation isn’t that hard. Let’s find out how in this […]
[Continue reading...]Stories From The South Of Spain
After three months of staying put in New Zealand, we finally made a long trip. Long in terms of distance, as well as duration. For the past three years, most of our travel has been within New Zealand and a week in Fiji. However, the month-long vacation is what brings out all the stories. And here […]
[Continue reading...]How I Used Chat GPT (And YouTube) To Create A Flawless Transcript
Often enough your client may need a transcript for a long video or workshop. Not everyone needs or wants a transcript, and it does cost a lot to produce transcripts for everything. In the past we’ve had AI driven transcripts, but they too have been untidy and it requires a lot of tidying up. However, […]
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