by Kirby Hasseman
I was struggling.
We all have days like that. We have those days that make us wonder why we do what we do. Does it really matter? Does anyone really care? I don’t think it’s just me. So that day I was having “one of those days.” And then I got this message posted on my Facebook wall.
“Like a lot of people, I’m sure, I listen to podcasts while I’m driving. Yours is one that I listen to. Bailey (my 6 year old) generally hates when I “just listen to people talk”, but, the last few times she’s gotten in the car she’s asked if we can listen to Kirby. When I told her you are a friend of mine that I’ve known for a long time, she instantly declared “I want to be friends with him too”. I’m not sure that 6 year olds are the audience you are aiming for, but we are all fans of yours. ?” Sarah
I can’t tell you how much this brightened my day! But it’s not about me…it’s about you.
Though Sara and her 6 year old Bailey boosted my day, that’s not the point. The point is, we all have the ability to spread that piece of joy.
My rule is simple. If I catch myself saying something nice about someone behind their back…I tell them.
That’s an easy rule that we can all take a moment to follow. So give some thought to that person that helped you this week (or this month).
Make a list. Then take a minute to reach out to them on Facebook, or via text or pick up the phone. It’s very likely that you will lift someone’s day (like Sarah and Bailey did for me). And what’s even cooler is that you will likely lift your own spirits as well!
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by Kirby Hasseman
“In 5 years you be the same person, except for the people you meet and the books you read.” You have the ability to get smarter. You have the ability to grow. You are NOT the same person you will be…if you choose to read (or listen to) books. You get to choose. But what books? I have already given you a list of books that I recommend for people in sales (and we are all in sales).
That got me thinking about the books that I think are foundational. These are the books, that if you haven’t already read, I think you should.
These are the 5 books I want my daughters to read.
Mindset by Carol Dwek: If you have not read this book, start here. In this book Dr. Carol Dwek explains that there are really only two mindsets; fixed and growth. And your Mindset, can unknowingly determine the overall trajectory of your life. This is powerful and is a must read for anyone that wants to get better…at anything.
7 Habits for Highly Effective People: Yes I recommend this book a lot. That’s because I find myself quoting it all the time, and it’s been years since I read it. There are so many foundational principles in it that can help anyone. If you want to improve, then be pro-active, stay in your circle of influence, and sharpen the saw by reading this book! 🙂
The 5 Second Rule: This is a great book to get you un-stuck. It’s a simple principle…but simple does not always mean easy. And if you are going to get this one, I recommend the audiobook because the author Mel Robbins is awesome on it.
The Happiness Equation: I found this one easy to read and a pleasure to learn. Your mind functions better when you feed it “happy.” Author Neil Pasricha explains the “hows” and the “whys” in this great book.
Fan of Happy: Okay, you have to give me this one. It’s a book about personal development that I (quite literally) wrote for my daughters. You can check it out here.
So those are just a few “foundational” books on personal development that I think everyone (including my daughters) should read. As always, let me know your favorites! And remember, never miss an update by signing up for our VIP newsletter here!
by Kirby Hasseman
The Delivering Marketing Joy Podcast is back! Our goal here is to attack 2018 with a vengeance! The Delivering Marketing Joy Podcast will provide some inspiration, motivation and education to make it happen! Consider this your 10 minute “kick in the pants” to get your week started off right! This week on the podcast we look at something that is holding a lot of people back…perfection. Today we talk about the idea that “done is better than perfect.” What do I mean? Listen in now! As you may have noticed, I referenced a few books here for you. Here are some links to check those out! Scrum by Jeff Sutherland Lean Startup by Eric Riess Finish by Jon Acuff These are all some great resources to get you to move away from worrying about perfection…but getting to done. Thanks for listening! Make sure you never miss an update by signing up for our VIP newsletter here.
by Kirby Hasseman
I can tell you where I was 20 years ago. I was at Coshocton Hospital. At around 4am, my wife’s water broke and at 6am we arrived at the hospital to welcome our first child to the world. In what we now know is typical fashion, she made us wait nearly 12 hours. Happy Birthday Skylar Hasseman! Today Skylar is a fun and energetic young lady. She is working hard to create a cool life for herself and I am incredibly proud of her. One of her gigs (she currently has 3 jobs) is working here at Hasseman Marketing. She is working hard to fill in for Dustin Haywood as we help our clients with social media, and she is working on a new project called Ohio’s Heart. We are really excited to share the news on this project, and it’s coming soon. Long story short, I am very proud of Skylar Hasseman…and it’s her birthday. So reach out to here and wish her a happy birthday! Thanks so much for reading this blog each day. If you want to make sure you never miss an update, you can sign up for our VIP newsletter here.
by Kirby Hasseman
“Don’t mistake my kindness for weakness.” Al Capone I am a believer in the power of positivity. I always have been. It’s not just some “pie in the sky” ideology (though that is probably how it started), it’s science. As we get to understand the human brain, studies are showing us that our minds function better when we are happy and not full of stress. So it’s not that I just want to think about rainbows and unicorns. Science tells us that we can do more when are brains are happy. But positivity is not easy. It can be hard work. Positivity takes strength. But if you put in the work…it’s worth it. Positivity Takes Intention: Most of what we see in the world is negative. As a matter of fact, studies tell us nearly 90% of what we see in the world and in the media is negative! It’s not that people are bad…it’s science. For thousands of years, our brains have been trained to do it to keep us alive. It’s biological. But that constant need to find “the bad” is not serving us well today. There are not tigers around every corner. Now we need to train our brains to look for the positive. We need to seek it out. The good news is, once we start to actively look for the good, it will show up more often. It’s like when you buy a red toyota and then it seems you see them everywhere. You have told the subconscious mind that they are important. So it starts to point them out. That’s what happens with good things. When you start to look for them, you see them everywhere. Positivity Takes Strength: Because most of what you see is negative (and the same is true for everyone) it takes strength to be the one that points it out. We have, what feels like, the whole world working against it. From the 11 o’clock news (seriously why does anyone watch that anymore?) having story after story of fires and shootings, to your social media filled with complaining, you will feel like you are swimming upstream. You have to choose, every day, to look for the good. It’s hard work. And the reality is, there will be resistance. There will be the people, that when you post something good that you see, will argue with you. They will push back. They will rain on your parade. It takes strength and perseverance to keep spreading the positive message when it seems that no one wants to hear it. Positivity Takes Teamwork: And that’s why it takes teamwork. When you decide to be more positive in your life, you might feel alone. It might feel like everyone is working against you. I get it. But there are others who want the same thing. Connect with them. Build them up and let them do the same for you. We have this in Coshocton County right now. We have a great core of people working to move the community in a good direction. But with any progress, there is pain. And when that pain comes, there will be a group of people that want to tear that progress down. It’s frustrating…but it’s natural. That’s why the teamwork is so important. When you are creating a positive future, you are not alone. It might feel like it…but you are not. That’s why it takes strength, not weakness, to be kind. Keep up the good fight my friends. No matter where you are, pushing out positive is hard. It takes strength and perseverance. But it’s worth it. Make sure you never miss an update! Sign up for the Hasseman Marketing VIP newsletter here.
