Josh Kaufman is the author of The First 20 Hours. In this video, he destroys the “10,000 hours” myth. According to Kaufman, it takes just 20 hours of focused practice to go from zero to being good at any skill. Fascinating.
The Seven Mountains
Perhaps you’ve heard talk about the “Seven Mountains”, or the “Seven Mountain Mandate, or “Seven Mountain Prophecy”. You may be wondering what this is all about. The idea is really quite simple: in our culture, there are Seven Mountains (think of them as “spheres” or simply “areas”) of influence, and the modern church is being called to build influence on each of those mountains.
Courtesy of Reclaim7Mountains.com
Where did this teaching come from? Is it biblical?
The Week’s Posts, Gathered
Wow – what a fun week! We ushered in the unofficial start of summer, actually saw some sunshine here in the Northwest, and Google unleashed another Panda on the web.
And in case you missed any, here are the past week’s posts…
- The Predictable Habits of Productive People. Highly productive people have highly predictable habits. All of these habits are replicate a bowl by anyone who wants to make the effort. Click here to learn how you can be three times as productive.
- What Is Copywriting? Not a week goes by that I don’t have to explain the meaning of “copywriting” to someone. usually, I am dis-abusing them of the notion that I know anything about intellectual property law. Click here to learn what “copywriting” is, and how it can make you wealthy.
- How to Have a Spiritual Business. This podcast is all about how to bring all of your being into your business. If you long to get fulfillment, joy, and energy from your job, this one is for you. It doesn’t matter if you are “religious” or not-this podcast can help you get more fulfillment from your work. Click here to learn how to have a spiritual experience in business.
- How Words Create Wealth. Earlier in the week, I shared the concept that copywriting is salesmanship in print. So how do you do that? How do you turn words into wealth? Click here to learn more about how to write copy that sells.
- What Will It Take? We are about halfway through the year. Time to take a look back at the goals you set in January, and see how you’re doing. If you’re like most people, this means it’s also time to ask a tough question… What will it take to finally start seeing the fulfillment of those goals? Click here for an eye-opening “check-in”.
What Is It Going To Take?
What is it going to take for you to finally do it?
To finally achieve your dreams?
What will it take to get you off your… um… couch… and into action?
Look. June 1 is rolling directly at you like a locomotive. The second half of 2013 is unstoppable.
Many of us set ambitious goals for the New Year. Inspiring plans. Rockin’ resolutions. And almost 100% of them were broken and abandoned by January 15th.
It happens every year. So ask yourself…
“WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO CHANGE THAT?”
What will it take to make this the year you actually ACHIEVE the goals you set back in January? What will it take for 2013 to be the year you:
- Get your online business going and making money.
- Grow your list (or start one!).
- Get clear on your spiritual values.
- Get out of debt.
- Overcome the technical challenges that hold you back.
- Get your body in shape.
- Get your website built and working right.
- Break free from overwhelm and confusion to JUST GET STARTED.
- Find the time to work on your Internet business.
- Figure out WHO to listen to or follow, so you can QUIT chasing after the “latest and loudest”.
- Or whatever was on your list.
You set those goals. They were important to you.
Question: what are you going to do about it? What is it going to take?
How Words Create Wealth
There is a saying: little hinges swing big doors. Meaning tiny changes can make a big difference.
Copywriting is persuasion in print. Simple words, chosen carefully and put in the right order, can create wealth.
#063: How to Have a Spiritual Business [Podcast]
A spiritual business or job gives you excitement and a sense of purpose. It makes getting out of bed every day a real joy! Any job can be a spiritual job. This episode will show you how!
Coming up on this week’s podcast episode:
- Magic words that change your life.
- How to know God is on your side.
- Plus, our feature presentation… How to Turn Your Business Around
Podcast: Download (Duration: 39:13 — 54.8MB)
What Is Copywriting?
Maybe you’ve noticed it. You can hardly open your in-box or get on Facebook without being bombarded with ads about how to “make a million dollars” in a ridiculously short time from home. Working part-time. In your pajamas.
Here’s the big problem with those ads: in many cases, they’re true!
10 Predictable Habits of Productive People
The most productive people share a common set of workflow habits. These habits are predictable, identifiable, and they are different from what normal people do.
If you would like to be abnormally productive, integrate these 10 habits into your workflow….
#062: How to Turn Your Business Around [Podcast]
What do you do if business is not so good? Do you blow a pile of money on standard media advertising, like radio and newspaper, and hope for the best? Do you drain your retirement account savings to keep the business afloat? Do you close down the shop, and stick a sign in the window that says, “the economy did it”?
Or do you use a proven, reliable formula to turn your business around? Seems to me that last idea is the best. And that’s what this week’s episode is all about. How to turn your business around, in any economy.
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On this week’s podcast episode:
- The power of storytelling to grow your business.
- Why your level of faith doesn’t matter.
- Plus, our feature presentation… How to Turn Your Business Around
Podcast: Download (Duration: 47:03 — 33.6MB)
Frank Viola is a new friend I met through Michael Hyatt. To be accurate, Frank and I have never met in person, but have been getting to know one another through email correspondence. Frank interviewed me about my views on the compatibility of business and Christianity. He had some pretty interesting questions. You can read my answers by visiting Frank’s blog.