Time Management
Immersion Increases Income
As I write this, I’m at a seminar (it’s the Big Seminar, put on by my buddy Armand Morin).
I attend a lot of seminars.
I believe in doing that; it’s probably the best way of expanding your mind, your contacts, and your bank account.
I have noticed something, however.
A lot of people will leave a “live” seminar event full of excitement. Bursting with ideas. Ready to take on the world.
And then, when they get back home… reality takes over, and most of the “great ideas” will never get done.
No Such Thing As Time Management
The Story: Everyone seems obsessed with “time management”, but there is no such thing.
You can’t “manage” time.
The Point: To get past the feeling of overwhelm, you need to overcome procrastination and manage your activities.
Doing so will clear up “space” in your day to get things done.
The Resource: Sedona Method
5 Ways To Feel More In Control Of Your World:
1. Let go of needing to control everything, do everything, know everything.
2. Check email only twice daily.
3. Check voicemail (or return calls) only once daily.
4. Have a Sabbath (day off) each week.
5. Focus on the 20% of activities that yield 80% of your results.
Internet Marketing “Insider” Interview
Recently I was interviewed by one of my copywriting buddies.
His name is Ben Settle, and if you don’t know about Ben you should. He has one of the best copwriting blogs on the ‘net.
Anyway, the interview was supposed to be a one-hour interview. It ended up being well over 2 hours.
After listening to the finished product, I realized it was pretty darned good (Ben is a great interviewer).
Here’s some of what we covered in the interview:
- Why studying successful ads can actually hurt your copywriting!
Price Increase Coming For Quantum Leap Group
There are some openings in my email-based coaching program.
I keep the number of participants limited so I can give everyone personal attention.
I’ve decided to start gradually raising the price (not for existing members!).
So what is the Quantum Leap Coaching Program? You can read all about it here.
The program gives you email access to me to ask any copywriting or marketing questions you may have. This is the only way to get direct access to me these days unless you are a copywriting client.
The price is $197 — until Friday, June 8, 1007.
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Odds and ends I picked up during some random holiday-weekend web surfing…
From Kottke: "Perhaps the way to true personal acheivement and happiness is through lying to yourself instead of being honest, loafing instead of practicing, and purposely forgetting information."
FreshBooks: "an online invoicing and time tracking service that saves you time and makes you look professional - Fortune 500 professional. FreshBooks is easy to use and you can try it for free."
