Fixing Your Problems
The other morning I made a bold – and obnoxious – post on Twitter. It started with me posting, “I’m going to solve all of your problems in this next post…”
And then I followed that by giving you what I sincerely believe is the answer to so many of your struggles:
“Write down every obstacle in life. Then write down 2 solutions for each obstacle. Take action on the obstacles with your solutions. Done.”
Oh, and never give up on something that is important to you.
Of course, that advice SUCKS, doesn’t it. Because it requires you to work hard, think for yourself, and painstakingly work to change the near-impossible to change situations in life.
But…
That’s life. That’s how it goes.
Now, I’m also happy to answer your specific questions. And I received a lot over the holidays. Before we get to those you need to be reminded of the ETR $100,000 Transformation Contest.
We’re paying YOU to achieve your goals and to transform in ALL areas of your life in 2013. And BEST of all, it’s FREE to join and win. It’s the only place where you can get paid to make dramatic, positive changes in your life.
Now to your questions…Here are just a few of the dozens I’ve received over the holidays…
Q: How do you juggle with self-improvement and daily urgent tasks?. I can’t seem to effectively manage my energy to get both going. Thanks! – Cesar
Answer:
Cesar – Get up 15 minutes earlier and work on your self-improvement.
For everyone – Getting up 15-30 minutes earlier every day will solve so many of the problems in your life.
Period.
Q: Do you create an editorial calendar for your businesses? If so, do you ever change topics mid-year or switch things around? What does the process look like for you? – Gerilyn
Answer:
Gerilyn – At ETR, we plan out 7 days ahead. At Turbulence Training, things often change at the last minute. There are some “themes” with blocked times for sure, but the actual email content and title could change at the last minute. For example, I wrote today’s 8am TT email at 6:30am today.
Q: Happy New Year Craig! Do you use a positivity ritual in the morning when you lack energy and/or inspiration?- Phil
Answer:
Hmmm, not really…perhaps I channel my father and say, “Get your lazy butt out of bed and do some work for once“. That seems to work. Honestly, I just don’t lack inspiration or motivation to work and can’t understand those that do.
Q: Lol – nice one. One more question if that’s okay? I have so many business ideas that sometimes I go round in circles and stagnate. How do you choose which project to commit to next? – Phil
Answer:
Phil – Review the vision video I filmed for you and create your vision from that. The video is here-Amercian Dream
Pick a priority objective that gets you closer to your vision and fulfilling your legacy.
Q: Happy new year to you too, Craig. I have a mission of helping 10,000 local people out of a population of 200,000 by 2018 (inspired by your 1m mission). Can you recommend any resources for SEO and local marketing? Thanks. – Marc
Answer:
Marc – We have many resources in our Financial Independence Monthly program and we just interviewed SEO expert, Rick Porter. Contact Support@ETRHelp.com to get subscribed to FIM.
Q: Happy New Year, Craig! I’ve been reading ETR since the early days. It’s changed my life. Have to admit, I was a bit disappointed and skeptical when you took over, but, I shouldn’t have been. I’ve been impressed. Looking forward to your encouraging writing this year! – Dwane
Answer:
Dwane – Me too!
No, just kidding. I wasn’t skeptical.
But many thanks!
Q: Hey Craig. Happy New Year. You manage to run multiple sizable projects at the same time. How do you keep them all separated and moving forward. Do you use VAs? Outsource? In house? – Tom
Answer:
Tom – We have a team of seven at EarlyToRise.com. They do all the organization. They all work in an office in Denver but I live in Toronto.
For Turbulence Training, I have a virtual team of 5 that is highly skilled and experienced. It takes time to build their competency, but the right people with the right attitude can learn almost anything. It’s attitude that matters.
Q: How do you prevent overwhelm from learning all the courses out there? Do you need to master them all? Time management seems to be the trick with my goals for this year! Thank you!
Answer:
You need priorities. What is the #1 skill you need to learn that will move you ahead (in whatever area of life)? Identify that, and study only that. You must choose one.
And read this article about dealing with “overcapacity” in life
I’m really proud of that article because it addresses an important problem in all of our lives.
Q: Happy New Year Craig. Everyday you go out there and fight the same fights we’ve but you still take the time to help and motivate. For that, I thank you. Have a great 2013.- Allan
Answer:
Happy to help Allan, this is what I was born to do!
Happy New Year everyone,
Craig “The Godfather” Ballantyne