by Kirby Hasseman
“Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.” I always joke that this is “Kirby Hasseman’s Number 2 Rule of Life.” It’s my rule, but I really struggle to follow it. It seems like the “idiots” are the hardest people not to argue with! They are so clearly wrong. I just need to let them know! Then they will surely proceed to lead a more productive and happy life! Surely I am doing the world a favor by setting them straight. There are a few problems with my rule though. First, it seems like every time I go into an argument sure I am right, it keeps me from learning anything. Sure. Sometimes people are just wrong. But most of the time, they just have a different perspective. If I spend all of my time trying to convince them, I lose out to hear a new way of thought. Second, the moment I call someone an idiot (or any other name for that matter) I will never convince them of anything. No one has ever changed their mind after being insulted. Want to make sure you never miss an update? It’s easy. Just sign up for our VIP newsletter. Each week we do a weekly recap of the content, and sometimes we throw in some specials too! Sign up 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 I talk about the challenge that all of us face at some point. We lose control of our thoughts. We get swept away. It’s so important to get control of those thoughts first thing in the morning. Listen to the DMJ Podcast today to start getting control of those thoughts now. Even before I open my eyes. That’s when the thoughts start to rush into my head at full speed. At that hour, especially before I am paying attention, they are agonizingly stressful. These thoughts talk about what I have not done, what I need to do, how I have failed, and what people think of me. It’s a constant barrage of negativity. These thoughts are the seeds of fear and panic. Then I wake up. It’s at this point that my day gets shaped. At this point I take a breath and search for other thoughts. These thoughts are usually focused on what I have to do today, the people I will see, the people who I love, the things for which I am grateful. Different thoughts for sure. This is the moment that determines my day. Which of these thoughts will I focus on? It’s my choice. Just like it’s yours. That wraps up the message from the DMJ Podcast today. Please make sure you subscribe the DMJ Podcast in iTunes, Soundcloud or wherever you listen. Oh…and make sure you never miss an update! Sign up for our VIP newsletter here!
by Kirby Hasseman
We live in an instant gratification culture. When we are starting (anything) we want things to happen fast. We want success. We want attention. We want sales. We want all of those things…and we want them quickly. The problem is, despite the stories of “overnight successes,” that is not really how the world works. Maybe there have been people who have been “lucky” and have been “discovered” that have not put in the work…but I don’t know them. And my guess is, neither do you. Most overnight successes have been 10 years in the making. That might seem frustrating in the short term. Because while we are in the weeds, trying to get a project or career or company off the ground, it seems like things are taking forever. But my hope is that it is encouraging news. You are not stupid. You are not doing it wrong. You are not slow. This is just how it works…for everyone. That is why Gary Vaynerchuk talks a lot about Patience. Building a company, a brand or an audience that matters takes time. It takes time in the trenches. It takes repetitions. In the short run, we get frustrated because “it’s not happening fast enough.” But take solace in knowing that success in nearly anything is more like farming than hunting. We have to plant the seeds, water them and let them grow. Then we get to harvest. The other side of that, though, is action. When you hear patience, it doesn’t mean you just wait for the world to serve up success to you. You have to make the calls, write the posts, attend the meetings. You have to do the work. And you have to do it consistently. It’s not a one time flurry of activity. It’s every day. But when you put the two together, you can really build something. Action + Patience = Power. Now go put in the work. If you want to make sure you never miss an update, make sure to sign up for our VIP newsletter here.
by Kirby Hasseman
I love the book “Living with a Seal.” It was one of the last books I listened to a few years ago and it fired me up completely. It was raw. It was funny. And it made me look at the ways I am holding myself back. (You can find it here). So when I saw this interview with Jesse Itzler titled, “How to stop being realistic and shoot for the moon,” I was interested. But I did what we all do. I looked to see how long the video was. Ugh…it’s just over 44 minutes! Who has that kind of time? So I did the other thing we all do. I kept scrolling. Luckily I saw it again. This time I had a few minutes and decided to dig in and listen to what Jesse and Tom Bilyeu were discussing. I was so glad I did. There were a ton of “aha” moments for me in this interview. But probably my favorite was the concept of the “Life Resume.” Jesse talks in the interview about getting a low SAT score and how that could have held him back. But instead of focusing on that score or his shortcomings (and trying to build an actual resume), he worked to create a resume of his life. I love that. As you look back at the life you have created so far…do you have experiences you are proud to put on your resume? My guess is you do. On the other hand, it’s almost never too late to start building. What are the things you want to ad to your portfolio? Who are the people you want to meet? What are the things you want to try (even if you fail)? Now make the list…and let Jesse Itzler be your inspiration. Go take a risk. Create a life resume you will be proud of. We are creating a lot of content…it’s hard to keep up! An easy way to see all the things you want to check out is to sign up for our VIP Newsletter! Sign up here.
by Kirby Hasseman
I love a good quote. When I hear the right words at the right time, it can re-frame my mindset. It can fire me up to get started or keep going. With that in mind, here are a few quotes that I have loved over the years. I hope you get some “mental juice” out of them too! “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” Archie Griffin “Begin by always expecting good things to happen.”Tom Hopkins “Confidence is going after Moby Dick in a rowboat and taking the tartar sauce with you.” Zig Ziglar “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead
“Success is never what you deserve. Success is what you earn.”Jeff Haden “Success… seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.” Conrad Hilton “The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.” Unknown “I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.” Thomas Jefferson “Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” Winston Churchill “I do not have superior intelligence or faultless looks. I do not captivate a room or run a mile under six minutes. I only succeeded because I was still working after everyone else went to sleep.” Greg Evans “What’s the point of being alive if you don’t at least try to do something remarkable.” Unknown “Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice.” Wayne Dyer So regardless of what you want to achieve in life, there will be challenges and there will be hardships. If it were easy, everyone would be doing it. So find the things that help to light your fire…and keep moving toward your goal each day. Now go get it. It’s time to become a VIP! Sign for our VIP newsletter here. We will send you nuggets of motivational goodness each Monday. Seriously…now. Join here.
