Jan26

2012… time to share ideas

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Ideas - Ideas - and more - IDEAS!

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted here.. TOO long in fact. But lots of changes occur throughout a year. It won’t be long before I have another birthday coming up – yep 67!!!

So I sometimes wonder why anyone would be listening to me. hmmmm

I’m an idea person. I’ve realized I will NEVER get to do all the ideas that roll around in  my busy brain. So this year I’m going to share those ideas.

Some will be silly-sounding. Others will definitely maybe send a ‘spark’ to some entrepreneurial spirit out there. If so, let me know how it goes.

Also, many of the ideas, I can share a basic business plan, if you’re interested, for a small consulting fee.

No matter what, have fun with my ideas. I always do.

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Mar9

Re: focus and success for the entrepreneurial spirit

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In the previous posting I chatted about focus. It seems that creative folks, which includes entrepreneurs, have difficulty sorting through their ‘ideas’ and focusing on one.  Thus, procrastination often results because we can’t make a decision.

Today, I decided to go through my many computer files and browse all the info marketing materials I have. I picked one and completed it. Check out my newest website.

I’m an idea person. I’m pretty good at follow through once I make a decision. But the transition from idea to that first action is often filled with roadblocks, peril, and downright … okay… laziness.

Today is Ash Wednesday. A day when many Christians decide to give up something or work on a troubling behavior. I’m tackling that precarious space between idea and action. That’s my Lenten effort. It’s a biggie – for me personally anyway. But the 6 weeks of effort should create very positive new habits. I’ll let you know how my commitment progresses.

This morning I completed the above site. I’ve another one that needs some video created before I can put it online. That’s my next challenge. I’ve been ‘thinkin’ on it in my head’ for over a month. I have outlines and the software. Just need to get to it. Yep, next challenge.

Is anyone out there in cyberspace tackling an issue they know keeps them from their success path? Let me know how you’re doing.

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Feb22

FOCUS – a creative person’s dilemma

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How the heck does one stay focused. There is so much information now available at our fingertips that if you’re an info-addict, well…. focus is like a 4-letter word!

I find that the very same things that pull me into the internet – news, search ability, great content everywhere, online tv shows, movies, how-to videos… oh my – are the very same things that make me crazy. But Jason Fladlien has offered many simple solutions.

One of them is to make a quick decision … and DO IT.  Don’t overthink it. It doesn’t have to be perfect… but it does have to get done. Wasting time being muddled by all the info available will give you “analysis paralysis”… a terrible place to be.

I’ve learned that if I purchase a product, use it immediately. If I’m trying to learn something, study an hour and then spend a couple hours putting it to practice. That way, you’re moving forward – not getting stuck in too much information! Even learning a 15 minute technique and then using it will move be ahead faster than trying to gobble up the entire program.

The old joke of how do you eat an elephant – one bite at a time – is true with information overload.

I highly recommend trying some of these steps and here’s a great article by Jason Fladlein to get you started on changing your behavior. No major changes, just a new “Y” in the road.

Let me know if this simple article gets you to thinking in a different direction.

Feb14

Return of the Wannabe

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I know it’s been a long time since I’ve posted. Lots of changes happening and learning new things. But I’m getting back on track and hope to share thoughts, lessons, other sites and gurus that I believe are valuable. So check back and be sure to comment.

It’s an exciting year and I think those that are struggling to make their entrepreneurial dreams come to fruition are excited and ready to move forward. I’m right there with ya. So let’s get started!

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Jul28

Changing What We Believe

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I watched Breakthrough with Tony Robbins on fancast.com and once again was awed by the efforts of folks with greater challenges than I have at the moment.

Then I thought about the many business folks I know who go on about their lack of funds, money, time, education, other’s approval, blah blah blah. I started to wonder just what would happen if any one of us put 10% of the effort towards our business dreams that Frank and Kristen did in their challenge with Tony Robbins.

You know, you’ve heard it before… we all get the same 24 hours in a day – no more – no less. So what makes it work for some and not others. LUCK, you say! Hmmmm… Maybe.

But my experience with hundreds of small business folks is that the ‘lucky ones’ were ready! They knew where they were headed. They worked the plan. They learned or hired what they needed to accomplish their goals.

So the key? The key was knowing the “Opportunity” when it showed up. They weren’t so busy doing busyness…that they missed the business opportunity. THAT was their LUCK!

I encourage you to watch this show. Then think about the challenges in your life. Listen a moment to your self-talk. Then start the real challenge of changing your beliefs and challenging your preconceived notions.

Remember, YOU are really the pivotal point in your success. A plan, hard work, belief, willing to learn, willing to find people to help with those things you don’t know, know WHERE you want to go… and be ready when “Opportunity Knocks.”

That will be LUCK at your doorstep! Best to you! Ellie's signature