I’ve been in the coaching and consulting business for over 10 years now, and I’ve worked with hundreds of people, from the “starting a business” stage to the “multiple seven-figure profits” stage. I’ve seen it all. But more importantly– I’ve done a lot of things during that time to grow my own business too.
Before we go any further, know this: the grind is not always sexy.
I believe storytelling is a powerful branding strategy. It’s more powerful than a calculated algorithm or system — you see, storytelling is a strategic tool. Stories are compelling, they move you to action and enrich your experience.
Human beings love stories.
So, when I came within earshot of one on a recent vacation, it got me thinking about how impactful stories are in our daily lives and our businesses.
Reading is critical to your success and development as a human being and in your business. To put it simply: leaders are readers.
Learning doesn’t stop when you get that diploma or settle into a job. Your development matters, and that’s why I’m a huge advocate for self-education and ongoing learning.
Try is a weak word. When it becomes a part of your vocabulary, what you’re actually doing is telling yourself that you’re not committed, serious, or interested in following through.
When you’re serious about whatever it is you’re doing, you stop implying that you will ‘try’ and, instead, simply do. You commit to getting it done. You commit to showing up. You’re all in!
When I coach business clients and meet participants at my workshops, regardless of ages, titles, and experience — the biggest excuse that keeps popping up over and over:
“It’s hard for me to _____________.”
Have you ever heard yourself say something along these lines about your lifestyle or business? Fill in the blank. Just add your own, personal “thing” that you find hard to do. What’s your biggest excuse?
If you own a business, you should be able to generate income on demand. Real business ownership means you have built something that you have control over and can influence to generate income.
I recently realized that marketing is like exercising. It’s so easy for people to give up on marketing, just like they have given up on exercise. They don’t know where to start, and when they don’t see instant results (cue the scale) they give up.
Sally Hogshead wrote the book Fascinate, and I’ve heard her say many times, “Different is better than better.”
Is different better? In a noisy space, and a competitive market, how you are different speaks volumes over how you are better.
Different gets noticed. Better is often debatable and is usually opinion based.
Different cannot be disputed.
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