I often joke that most of the business owners I know are not ‘rocket surgeons’. What I mean is that you don’t need to have the IQ of a rocket scientist or brain surgeon to succeed in business. It does, however, take persistence, passion, and an attitude of adding value to the world. But the [...]
By lesa | Tue, Dec 20, 2011
Michael Masterson’s biggest lessons for me were on productivity, time management, and business building, but he can also teach us a tremendous amount about selling. In fact, that’s the most important area of business building. Today, copywriter Jason Leister shares copywriting lessons from the legend, Michael Masterson. I highly recommend you print today’s issue out and [...]
By lesa | Mon, Dec 19, 2011
It was many years ago that I first read this wisdom in Early to Rise: “Every few months, you should spend a few minutes thinking about your four Life Goals – one for your wealth, one for your health, one for your social self, and one for your personal enrichment.” These are not goals that change every [...]
By lesa | Fri, Dec 16, 2011
As a business coach, nothing frustrates me more than hearing from a reader who is procrastinating on taking action. Most of this procrastination stems from fear of criticism of others. Today, you’ll meet a good, honest young man who is hated by millions – but loved by even more. He doesn’t let the criticism of others [...]
By lesa | Wed, Dec 14, 2011
When I think of networking, I picture a side room at a seminar filled with people who have just one mindset. Need-Need-Need. The great news is you can stop “networking” and start using MaryEllen Tribby’s proven connection strategies to achieve greater success with less wasted time. Craig Ballantyne “I shall shape my future. Whether I fail or succeed shall [...]
Last week I had a chance to speak with Michael Masterson about the most important initial steps a business owner needs to follow. He said, “You must do everything you possibly can to bring in new customers – this is the #1 factor driving a business.” And yet, he explained, too many business owners procrastinate on [...]
By lesa | Mon, Dec 12, 2011
You don’t need a Harvard degree to succeed. You don’t need to come from a background of money. And quite frankly, you don’t even need a perfect past to have a better future. Today you’ll get some wisdom from a man who was all but written off by his teachers until he became a rock [...]
By lesa | Fri, Dec 9, 2011
Bedros Keuilian is one of my best friends and a really easy guy to brag about. His father bribed his family’s way out of Armenia in the early 1980’s where they landed (legally) in California. At age 5, Bedros helped put food on the table… by dumpster diving for expired food behind local supermarkets. Twenty-five years [...]
By lesa | Thu, Dec 8, 2011
You can strive for perfection, but you’ll always be dissatisfied because nothing turns out perfect. Or you can use this unique mindset, described by guest author Dan Sullivan today, to bring you greater happiness and satisfaction with your progress. Craig Ballantyne “Working for someone else gives you little chance to make a fortune. By owning your own [...]
By lesa | Wed, Oct 19, 2011
For generations, there has been an implicit contract in society that states: “If you work hard and follow the rules, then your life will be even better than your parent’s. That’s the American Dream.” But today, this contract is being broken by the greed and selfishness of individuals and organizations that we once trusted. These individuals and [...]
By lesa | Wed, Dec 21, 2011
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