Following the “rules”, or doing the same things in the same way everybody else is doing them will most likely only get you the same things you already have. If you want something new and different you’ve got to break a few rules. This doesn’t mean you can operate in chaos, just that you don’t
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(Article for the Top 6 Productions Newsletter) Although you might not be able to tell by looking outside right now, Spring is coming soon. The days get longer and March winds blow in to chase away the winter chill. We start getting ready for brighter and warmer times. It’s time for making plans, getting organized,
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They say that experience is what you get when you don’t get what you want. And no matter what your goal is, there will always be something or someone in the way. Obstacles can be annoying or even depressing but they don’t have to stop you. Here are 5 things you’ve probably heard before; but
Read MoreEvery achievement starts with a dream! And dreams can be realized if you are willing to take certain steps. 1. Be specific and detailed about what you want. You need more than a fuzzy outline; you need a clear precise image. Write it down. Draw a picture. Make a collage. And include everything! Don’t just
Read MoreThere’s an old saying which claims that if you keep doing what you’ve always done, you’ll keep getting what you’ve always gotten. If you think about this then you have to ask yourself if you’re satisfied with what you have, or do you want something different? Some people would say that they are satisfied with
Read MoreDare to be different. Think out of the box. My latest newsletter was all about doing new things. You can read it here, and don’t forget to sign up for your subscription. Good advice when you’re struggling to bring in more business. Find something unusual that you can connect to your business and make it
Read MoreHow do you sort through various business advice? With the Internet, there’s no shortage of folks willing to give their opinions on most subjects. The problem is there are a lot of myths, misinformation and just plain crap floating around. I started thinking about this subject because of some posts on one of the networking sites I belong to.
Read MoreWe’re up to number 23 in the 30 days of blogging, and although I have missed some days this has still been the best thing that could ever happen to this journal. Prompt 23 is an especially fun one; make a wish! When I was a teenager and going through some difficulties, my school couselor
Read MoreDay 14 in the 30 days of blogging provides an especially important prompt for me.The “cause” I support most is not a a single charity or organization; I am passionate about the plight of the homeless. A while back, I decided to do a project to contribute to the cause. I wrote about it in
Read MorePost #11 in the 30 days of blogging project is about blogging goals.This is a simple one for me. The goal for Nessa’s Notes is to support my main website Vanessa’s Desk. My business is all about removing the confusion and frustrations involved in setting up and marketing a small business; letting folks know they
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