Every year since around 2006, I’ve been challenging people to forego the idea of a resolution, and instead, to come up with 3 words that will help you define your goals and experiences for the coming year. Resolutions are often too vague, or too directed towards one goal. It might be “quit smoking” or “lose [...]
Continue reading...December 29, 2011 91 Comments
The Next Big Deal
You may or may not know that I’m pushing my Google+ for Business book. One reason is that THIS WEEK is the big push, and that’s a marketing method. The other reason is that I think that picking up the Google+ knowledge now, in the turn of the year, will help you as a business [...]
Continue reading...December 26, 2011 54 Comments
Those Not Performing
Know who has an interesting role? The “audience.” Look at the picture that goes with this post. None of these people would officially consider themselves the audience. They don’t list that as an occupation. None of them started out their day thinking, “You know, I think I’ll head down to Santa Monica Pier and see [...]
Continue reading...December 24, 2011 67 Comments
My Big Speaking Offer
You know that I’m a professional speaker, and you maybe know that I charge quite handsomely for my efforts, as I put a great deal of effort, experience, and ability into my work on stage. My US speaking rate is $22,000, and I charge $30,000 overseas (plus air and hotel). What if I said that [...]
Continue reading...December 21, 2011 53 Comments
We’re No Experts
I’m listening to Patton Oswalt read his book (amazon affiliate link) for nerds. It’s a totally wonderful book, and his narration makes it pop up even better still. Why? Because he’s a professional actor, as well as a darned good writer. His voice for this is perfect. His reading isn’t literal to the book. He [...]
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