by Kirby Hasseman
One of the dangers of writing blogs, creating videos and recording podcasts about self-improvement is that you (and I) might come off as if I have it all figured out. When you spend time telling people how to improve their productivity, the voice in your head will be screaming at you “You think you know it all! You are a fake!” It’s possible that other people are thinking the same thing. So let me share a secret with you.
I am a work in progress.
I don’t have it all figured out. There are still many days that I struggle to be positive. There are lots of times I put off what I know I need to do. I certainly have days (or even weeks) when I feel lost. But having it all figured out is not really the point. For me, at least, it’s about constantly working to get better than I was yesterday.
I share many of these truths on this blog because I have read them in books or listened to them in podcasts and they have resonated with me. Sometimes my best source of content is simply a lesson I am personally currently struggling with. Sure, there are times when I share things from personal experience. But often, these come from mistakes I have made and want to improve from.
Like I said, I don’t have it all figured out.
But here’s the thing, most of us don’t. Most of us, at least the ones that are aspirational, are just trying to do the best we can to be the best we can. We want to do just a little better than we did the day before. As Dave Ramsey would say “We are trying to live like no one else, so that some day we can live like no one else!” And when we do that, I think most of us have “that voice” in our head nagging at us to tell us we are not good enough.
Stop listening to it. Give yourself some grace. You are not perfect.
We are all a work in progress. And that’s okay.
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by Kirby Hasseman
When I set a goal for myself, I know there is one thing that weighs heavily on whether or not I succeed. It goes back to this blog I wrote about keeping promises to yourself. The one thing that determines whether or not I am able to push forward is the answer to this question:
What do I do when no one is watching?
Sure, accolades are amazing. Recognition is important. But nearly all progress is made in the mundane, every day chores that further us and grow us. This is true in nearly every area of our lives.
Want to grow your sales? This starts with making the cold calls and prospect contacts that we don’t always want to make.
Want to be more fit? It comes from the mornings when you don’t feel like putting in the work, but you do it anyway.
Want to be more skilled at your craft? You know that is comes from putting in the work while others are out padding their social calendars.
But don’t be mistaken. The results don’t happen overnight.
Your reality today is made up of the work you did 30 to 60 days ago. When we do those little things, over and over, we plant seeds that will grow down the road. Those sales calls rarely bare fruit that same day. It takes time to cultivate those relationships. The push ups you did this morning do not make you fit today. It’s just a foundational piece that will show up down the road.
Once you know that, it makes you think differently about the activities you are doing today. Are you being intentional by doing the little things now? Are you working to create what you want in your life? Are you willing to do the work?
No one is paying attention now.
So what are you doing when no one is watching?
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by Kirby Hasseman
It’s time for the 14th episode of the He Said/She Said Podcast with Hasseman Marketing! This podcast is designed to give an inside look at being married and being entrepreneurs and the projects we are working on and the challenges we are facing! We talk about business, family, community and more. So listen in and let us know what you think!
On this episode we talk about…
Trending Topic
This week Kirby and Amy talk about the sudden flooding in the Coshocton County area. Listen in on the update about the area…and stay tuned for ways we might be able to help.
Weekly Whirlwind
This week in the Weekly Whirlwind, Amy talks about making small progress on the building project…and waiting for the final decision on grant funding. Kirby talks about an email hack…and working to get back to normal.
Lesson In Life
This week Kirby and Amy call an “audible” on the Lesson. Instead of jumping into a lesson, they talk about the upcoming Community Improvement Day. The event started with Newpointe Community Church but is branching out. Listen in to learn more about the project and how you might be able to get involved.
Shout Outs
Each week we want to give a shout out to an organization or an individual doing good work. This week Kirby talks about the Pomerene Center Art Park…and a recent staff meeting there! Amy talks about Camp Invention. This is a great program that happens each year. Listen in to learn more...or head here.
So that’s a wrap! We will be back…and we will continue to improve. Any feedback will be welcome as we try to provide you value! If you want to subscribe you can do that where you normally get podcasts…or you can head here to follow on Soundcloud.
Thanks so much for listening! If you have any topics you want Kirby and Amy to cover, please comment and let us know! Oh…and if you like this content, check out this page where you can find all of the content we create!
by Kirby Hasseman
After what was an intense and emotional month of May, I felt like I had fallen in a bit of rut. I couldn’t put my finger on it, but I just wasn’t “feeling it.” I was tired and lacked some purpose. I chalked it up to the past six weeks, and the transitions that my family were going through.
After all, my oldest daughter, Skylar, left at the first of May to chase her dreams of becoming a professional dancer. Scratch that. She is a professional dancer. She is now onboard a Cruise ship in California performing. Amazing. My youngest daughter, Jade, just graduated high school and is getting ready to move out (in the next couple of weeks) and start school in Columbus. In the midst of all of that, Amy and I were working to keep our businesses running, speaking, and hosting events as well. There was a good reason for feeling tired, right?
But I knew that wasn’t it.
In the midst of running through this time in our lives, I had made a few personal compromises. For 6 months last year, I was writing a blog on this website every single day. It was a challenge. But it was a rewarding (and sometimes therapeutic) activity for me personally. When I decided to stop doing it every day, I told myself I would write a couple of blogs a week. In reality, however, I had fallen out of the rhythm. In addition, I have made the commitment to writing a new book. I have started the process and have made good progress. I was writing regularly. Then, with this season, I stopped that too.
Though I can certainly give myself a break because things were hectic, I realized something very important. I started breaking my promises to myself. I knew it deep down. But it was really brought to my attention as I watched this interview. I had stopped keeping these small commitments to myself…and these broken promises were ruining my productivity.
I think this is true for any area of your life.
If you want to be more productive, lose more weight, sell more, start a podcast, or make any change in your life, it starts small.
Start by making a small commitment to yourself. Then keep that promise.
When you can start by making that small promise, and follow through, you create a sense of accomplishment. When you can keep that promise, day in and day out, you create momentum. As you create momentum (on just that small promise) you create progress toward your goal.
So if you want to make progress toward any goal in your life, make a small promise to yourself. Then keep that promise…again and again.
To learn more about this concept, spend the time and watch this great interview with Chris Powell, Heidi Powell and Ed Mylett. And make sure you never miss any content. You can find it all here on our blog. And of course you can always sign up to be a VIP here.
by Kirby Hasseman
It’s time for the 13th episode of the He Said She Said Podcast with Hasseman Marketing! This podcast is designed to give an inside look at being married and being entrepreneurs and the projects we are working on and the challenges we are facing! We talk about business, family, community and more. So listen in and let us know what you think!
On this episode we talk about…
Trending Topic
This week Kirby and Amy talk about how the evolving roles of women and men in business. Who is “supposed” to do what job? They talk about how those lines are blurred. In addition they touch on the idea of when men should be chivalrous and when they are being chauvinistic! Listen in and give your two cents!
Weekly Whirlwind
This week in the Weekly Whirlwind, Kirby talks about finding the balance of what to promote in business. Do you focus on “getting your foot in the door” or try to think bigger picture? Amy tells us that we are getting close to “go time” on the building project. Find out more!
Lesson In Life
This week Kirby and Amy talk this time about the importance of “seeing the people.” It starts as a sales lesson, but it applies to entrepreneurs, marketers and leaders in any organization. Amy has a ton to say on this! 🙂
Shout Outs
Each week we want to give a shout out to an organization or an individual doing good work. This week Amy brings up the Ridgewood Generals Baseball team. This year, the team made it to the State Finals. Congrats to the team and (Amy’s cousin) Coach Chad Lahna!
So that’s a wrap! We will be back…and we will continue to improve. Any feedback will be welcome as we try to provide you value! If you want to subscribe you can do that where you normally get podcasts…or you can head here to follow on Soundcloud.
Thanks so much for listening! If you have any topics you want Kirby and Amy to cover, please comment and let us know! Oh…and if you like this content, check out this page where you can find all of the content we create!
by Kirby Hasseman
It’s time for the 12th episode of the He Said/She Said Podcast with Hasseman Marketing! This podcast is designed to give an inside look at being married and being entrepreneurs and the projects we are working on and the challenges we are facing! We talk about business, family, community and more. So listen in and let us know what you think!
On this episode we talk about…
Trending Topic
This week Kirby and Amy talk about how you can help your community during “mowing season.” Instead of waiting for someone else to do something, you can help by simply mowing a lawn. Listen in to learn more.
Weekly Whirlwind
This week in the Weekly Whirlwind, Amy talks about filling in for Em (as she takes some time off) and how it makes you value your team. In addition, she gives a quick update on the property on Main Street. That project is getting close to starting…exciting stuff. Kirby talks about spending a few days traveling to Expo East in Atlantic City…and getting back to the office! Oh…and you can check out a quick video about that trip here.
Lesson In Life
This week Kirby and Amy talk this time about “not being to big for any job.” They discuss the idea of not asking employees to do anything they are not willing to do. In addition, they discuss how that makes you a better leader.
Shout Outs
Each week we want to give a shout out to an organization or an individual doing good work. This week Kirby talks about the Pomerene Center for the Arts and the ArtPark in Coshocton. They have done some cool work there (oh…and you can check out a little video about that here). Amy shouts out about the Hot Air Balloon Festival coming up this weekend. For more information on that event, go here.
So that’s a wrap! We will be back…and we will continue to improve. Any feedback will be welcome as we try to provide you value! If you want to subscribe you can do that where you normally get podcasts…or you can head here to follow on Soundcloud.
Thanks so much for listening! If you have any topics you want Kirby and Amy to cover, please comment and let us know! Oh…and if you like this content, check out this page where you can find all of the content we create!
