by Kirby Hasseman
The older I get, the less I value ideas.
Don’t get me wrong. Ideas are fun! There is something truly fun and magical about that time when you (or your team) has an idea that is exciting. You get to take the idea out and consider the possibilities. It can be exhilarating. But most of the time, that exhilaration goes away as soon as someone needs to actually “do” something.
The fact is, everyone in sales knows that if you want to sell more, you need to make more sales calls. You need to reach out to new prospects. But most sales pros don’t “do” it. They don’t lack ideas or knowledge. They lack the execution.
Everyone knows (me included) that if we want to get in amazing shape, we need to eat better (and often less) and work out more. You know it. I know it. We don’t need a fancy new ab machine. We need to put down the creamsticks! We know it. We just don’t do it.
So as you are planning your goals and vision for the coming year, remember this. Planning and “visioneering” what your life will be life is fun. It’s also important! You can’t create a life on purpose unless you are intentional. But build in specific action steps of what are you going to “do” each day to reach them.
In other words…
Don’t tell me what you are going to do with your words. Show me what you are going to do with your actions.
I still enjoy brainstorming ideas with my team and my business friends. As a matter of fact, I love it! We still get the same rush from dreaming that everyone else does. But what makes a session like that really exciting is opening your eyes and doing something about it.
Here’s to “doing.”
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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 talk about taking responsibility for everything. People who are not successful do two things a lot…they create excuses and blame others. Not you. On today’s podcast we talk about how to take responsibility for everything…and not be a martyr. Thanks for listening! We will keep them coming. Let me know if you have any topics you want me to cover. And of course if you want to make sure you never miss a piece of content, join thousands of others and sign up for the 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, I dig into why I don’t get nearly as much done when my family is gone. Weird, right? It turns out that they provide me my purpose! Listen to the podcast today…and find yours! And if you didn’t get a chance to see them on the Ellen show, you can check out our Facebook page and watch! Thanks so much for listening each week! Make sure you never miss an update! Sign up for the VIP newsletter here. Oh…and if you want to spend a few minutes and shop for some great Promo, you can head to our site here.
by Kirby Hasseman
In my experience there is an over-abundance of people that are willing to “say” they want to be successful. They will tell you that they wish they had more money or more time or a place at the beach or….you get the idea.
But there is a huge disconnect.
It’s between what people are saying they want, and what they are willing to actually do. It reminds me of my favorite quote: The greatest distance in the world is the distance between “I know” and “I do.”
Most people know what they need to do. They just don’t do it.
What about you? Do you have a goal in your life that you profess to want? Are you doing anything about it?
This is not designed to beat you up. And I don’t want you to beat yourself up either. It’s just real. And once you recognize it, you can do something about it.
So start today. Make a short list of the things you need to do in order to make your goal a reality. Now pick the first thing on the list you can do today to move you toward the goal.
Go do that.
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by Kirby Hasseman
Every once in a while we all come to a crossroad where we are not sure what to do next. We think about it. We mull it. We consider our options. And then, we are still not sure what to do. At that point it’s really easy to stall. We are not sure what to do…so we do nothing. It’s paralysis by analysis. We have all been there. But remember that choosing to do nothing is still a choice. I think this happens (sometimes) because we feel like every decision is the “biggest” decision. It feels like this decision is a “forever decision.” Once we choose, we have to continue down this path for the rest our existence. Let me let you in on a secret. It’s probably not that big a decision. You probably don’t have to do it forever. This decision is just one of many. You can change your mind. And the sooner you choose, the sooner you learn if you were wrong or right. Both are ok. Just know that almost no decision is forever. (As a side note, I think we add this pressure to the kids coming out of high school today. We tell them “This is the most important decision of your life.” And it’s important…sure. But I am a person that chose a college and changed…then chose a major and changed…and it was fine. The fact is, most people that go into college make a similar change…and it’s fine). You live and you learn, and you move on. But first you have to choose to do something. If you want to make sure you never miss an update, sign up for our VIP newsletter here. And of course if you want to “choose” from some amazing Promo items, you can shop here now.
