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- Sep 15 2008
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Quick question: Can the music industry make you pay royalties from just humming a song?
Because all day long, I've been running around the office with an old Carly Simon tune stuck in my head.
Remember this one?
"Anticipation....Antici-pay-yay-shun is making me wait..."
Yeah, so I'm aging myself here. But can you blame me?
Because that's exactly what the air is brimming with here at Strategic Profits--anticipation.
We're less than 48 hours from the release of my newest report, "The Uncertainty Syndrome". And I'm so excited, I can barely contain it.
Because I've been working on this thing for nearly an ENTIRE YEAR. Reading stacks of books...taking reams of notes...studying thousands of websites...just to get this report absolutely perfect.
And now, it's only hours away from being seen by the entire world.
WHOO HOO!
But to be truthful, I'm not the only one who's chomping at the bit here...
All around the globe, tens of thousands of people are marking their calendars for noon eastern time on Wednesday, September 17th.
They're flocking to this blog for the latest information....they're discussing it at length in hundreds of other blogs and forums...they're gearing up for the biggest thing to hit the internet marketing world since the Internet Business Manifesto.
And I can't wait to show it to them.
It reminds me somewhat of when the first new Star Wars movie in 16 years, "Episode One: The Phantom Menace", was about to be released. As soon as they announced the opening date, the fans went absolutely BONKERS, lining up outside the theatres by the hundreds.
We're talking tents, sleeping bags, grills, the whole works. Some theatres reported people camping out as far as a month in advance.
A Whole MONTH! Can you imagine?
But I can certainly see the comparisons. Like a rabid Star Wars fan, there's a number of entrepreneurs out there who can't wait to sink their teeth into the Uncertainty Syndrome.
See, I've hit a nerve here with the entrepreneur community--one that I had every intention of plucking like a guitar string.
Because over the past year, I've talked with hundreds of marketers and business owners, digging past all the surface issues and getting right down to the core of their mindset.
I wanted to discover exactly why they aren't where they want to be.
What's holding you back?
Why aren't you succeeding?
What's sidetracking you from building a thriving, profitable business?And the discovery I made was shocking, to say the least.
It all boils down to this...
The one thing that determines your level of success is not your talent. Or your skills.
It's not your intelligence. Your strength. Your personality. Your creativity. Or even your connections.
It's your ability to overcome obstacles--plain and simple. When you learn how to instantly blast away those things that keep you from moving forward in your business, your "success ceiling" disappears...and the sky's the limit.
And inside the report, I'll hand you the strategies and tactics to do just that.
I'll give you an "Ah-ha!" moment that will instantly vaporize every obstacle that’s blocking your path to success right now.
In a single flash of insight, you will instantly understand the "why" behind every failure you've ever experienced....along with the real reason why you're working harder and growing less now.
And once you read my report, you will have taken the first, giant step to opening the floodgates of growth and profits and leaving your competitors in the dust.
I'm telling you..this is going to change everything--EVERYTHING--about how we do business.
Those roadblocks you've been experiencing will simply cease to exist. There will literally be nothing to stop you from achieving the success...the wealth...and the freedom you dream of. .
So are you ready?
Because this Wednesday at 12 noon sharp, we're about to rock the entire internet marketing landscape.
AGAIN.
I'll see you there...
To Higher Profits,
Rich
P.S. If you're as geared up for this release as I am, then let me know by posting your comments below.
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- Aug 20 2007
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I was startled out of sleep the other morning by my 5-year-old daughter Ava. It was 6 a.m. and still dark as she ran into our bedroom screaming the ‘F’ word.
The word flew out of her mouth as if it was launched by NASA.
"FRIDAY! Today Is Friday!!!!"
What a great word... Friday.
Do you remember back when you were in school, how happy you were to finally get to Friday?
Unfortunately, for far too many entrepreneurs, the word has lost all its power. Even worse, that special "Friday-feeling" has also disappeared from our busy lives.
Yet, for self-described cubicle slaves and school kids alike, no matter how heavy the burden or workload, there is always Friday. For them it's more than just a day; it’s an attitude.
- Friday is freedom from worry.
- Friday is fun, which should be part of every day.
- Friday moves us forward.
- Friday feels fantastic.
Any day can be Friday. It’s a landmark event that signifies triumph: It’s time to race to the FINISH (another favorite ‘F’ word) and begin the process of recovery from a batch of productive work.
I’m sure you’ve used the ‘F’ word on more than one occasion as your grow your business. Sometimes just one word like that can determine your attitude for the entire day.
In my coaching practice I've noticed that most entrepreneurs have completely lost the special feeling that comes from the anticipation of downtime after completing a task or project. It's as if running their business has become a never-ending marathon with no finish line whatsoever.
If you don't have a finish line, how will you know when the race is won?
So, what about you? How many ‘Friday’ moments have you experienced as an online entrepreneur?
What other words trigger action and emotion as you sprint to complete your projects and achieve your business goals?
I'm no wordsmith, but I’m beginning to pay more attention to language. I give my kids credit for this gift as they teach their dad a thing or two about 'nice words' and "bad words."
Watching my daughters learn new vocabulary words, and form their speech patterns, I marvel at the way their minds work. There’s a lot going on inside the brain of a 2-year-old when she tries to say “hippopotamus” for the first time. But the result of her accomplishment, however tortured the pronunciation, is a joy to behold.
I've also learned the power of words – their meaning and the images they project.
Some words hurt, others bring smiles. At times, simple words, and the rhythms they create in our minds when spoken, can be quite soothing.
Here are some examples:
Relax...
Replenish...
Recharge...Feels kind of nice, doesn't it? Now, think about the meaning of those words and the images they place in our minds.
Relax... slow down, lie down, kick up your feet. Feel the ocean breeze and the warmth of the sun on your skin.
Replenish... cool water on a hot summer day, a refreshing dip in the pool after a long day at work. The feeling of nourishment we get after downing a fruit smoothie.
Recharge... the kick of an espresso to start your morning, the turn of an ignition key and the roar of a supercharged engine. You’re built for speed, baby, and ready for action.
Make it a point to incorporate these kinds of words into your business day today.
I know I’ve been talking a lot about information overload recently, but it’s important for you to realize how it will feel when you declare victory over it.
Where once there was information anxiety, now there is recovery.
Recovery is a very important word for all of us. And I am not talking about the type of recovery you get from a 12-step program either (Sorry, Lindsay Lohan fans).
Instead, I am talking about a time where you actually recharge well enough so you can come back with even more energy than before.
When you stop and think about it – and I strongly encourage you to do so - stress followed by recovery stimulates growth. Without recovery, continual stress leads to burnout or breakdown.
If you’ve ever been interested in weight lifting, you know what I mean. When you work out at the gym, you take your muscles past the point of failure. Then you must give your muscles enough time to recover so that they can rebuild and be better prepared for similar stress.
When training your body, if you don’t fully recover you’ll end up overtraining it. The net result is you get weaker instead of stronger: The exact opposite of your original goal.
This happens emotionally, too. Think about the traumatic events that were once devastating, but that you now recognize as empowering: Family crisis, the death of a loved one, the break-up of a relationship, the failing of a business venture, the loss of a job, etc.
The reason for this renewed strength is that you have fully recovered from the trauma and are now better prepared to handle similar stressful situations. But this time, you’ll handle them much better.
If you don’t allow for recovery, and you get hit with another crisis, it can be demoralizing for you, your family, friends and business.
If you’ve read the biographies of as many successful entrepreneurs as I have, then you’ve definitely seen this pattern of trauma, recovery, and victory in their lives. So many successful people go through some horrible reversal, but they recover, and later they’re stronger because of it.
Often, many battles are lost before winning the war.
That’s why the concept of recovery is vital to our growth. And you should strive to incorporate it in all that you do.
So how does this translate into your own life?
It means for every 14-hour workday filled with adrenaline and the promise of financial success, there must be rest and recovery if you want to be at your best.
It also means if you are struggling with information anxiety you’ll never get to experience recovery (and its resulting growth) because there’s no finish line – no end in sight. The race or pace just never lets up.
That’s why a “Just in Time” approach to information is superior to “Just in Case” methodology. By acting upon information as we need it, rather than hoarding information just in case we may need it, we train ourselves to be more efficient and successful. Because there is a finish line, there is a tangible goal by which to measure our growth.
Remember those soothing words: relax, replenish and recharge.
I’ll add another: RESPOND to this blog post and share your entrepreneurial challenges.
Let me know how your “recovery” stories have helped sharpen your business focus.
Some of the toughest times in our lives become the most inspirational. Some of our “lowest lows” provide our greatest life lessons.
Remember, Friday is a metaphor for recovery. With information overload, there is no real recovery, but there can be relief. And with no recovery comes burnout or breakdown. Relief brings its own reward.
As you experience “Friday” every day, let me know how your Friday moments are fueling your business growth.
Your attitude may be your greatest asset as you move forward.
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- Jul 17 2006
- 27 Comments
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The pressure is INTENSE.
The anticipation, ELECTRIFYING.
The doors to the coaching program are ready to BURST.Tomorrow is the day when the gates will open and allow a select few the opportunity to work with me in my LAST personal coaching club.
I've been getting calls from my Guru friends asking me to RESERVE a spot in the program. They thought I was kidding when I said I wasn't letting anyone in early.
Boy were they wrong.
Tomorrow, at 12PM EST, your chance to work with me to build the business of your dreams will FINALLY arrive.
The location of this invitation?
http://www.strategicprofits.com/invitation/
Bookmark it. Don't miss your chance.
Rich
P.S. The 1500 who requested a front of the line pass will be slipped in the back door one hour early. And keep this in mind, I'm only giving away 150 spots.
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