Archive for the ‘Personal Success’ Category
Epic Legacy: Things Steve Jobs Taught Us
06
Oct
Following the death of creative genius Steve Jobs, legendary Apple co-founder, entrepreneur, inventor… as so many are recounting the incredible life, career and contributions of Steve Jobs, I found watching this vid of his Commencement Address at Stanford University in 2005 inspiring, as it encapsulates his time and fire-tested philosophy…
Take-aways for me, from the 3 stories Steve Jobs shared from his life:
1) Connecting the Dots: “You can’t connect the dots looking forward, you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something… Because believing that the dots will connect down the road will give you the confidence to follow your heart even when it leads you off the well-worn path, and that will make all the difference.”
(From what Steve shared, his parents also dared to accept challenges, analyzing the ‘norm’ and doing what they believed was the best, based on the opportunities as they present themselves = Priceless Results)
2) Love and Loss: “I still loved what I did… I’d been rejected, but I was still in love… it turned out getting fired from Apple was the best thing that ever happened to me… it freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life… it was awful tasting medicine, but I guess the patient needed it. Sometimes life’s going to hit you in the head with a brick. Don’t lose faith… You’ve got to find what you love… The only way to be truly satisfied is to do great work… The only way to do great work is to love what you do. You’ll know when you find it.”
3) Death: ” ‘If you live each day as if was your last, someday you’ll most certainly be right’…If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I’m about to do, today? …and whenever the answer has been “no” for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something… in the face of Death… leaving only what is truly important… there is no reason not to follow your heart… and yet, Death is the destination we all share… no one has ever escaped it… and that is as it should be, because Death is very likely the single best invention of Life. It’s Life’s Change Agent — it clears out the old to make way for the new… Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life… Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition, everything else is secondary. ”
“Stay Hungry. Stay foolish.”~Whole Earth Catalog
EPIC Legacy: Steve Jobs iTY ~ Becky
How to Get a FREE Copy of Michael Stelzner’s New Book “Launch”
21
Jun
Could be yours: Launch new book by Michael Stelzner
As most business people, professionals and nonprofits realize, propelling their enterprise to astronomical growth, catapulted to greater heights of recognition and reward requires high-powered juice to carry the payload.
I am not aware of a professional more proficient at harnessing the power of social media, with collaboration and consistent delivery of exceptional content at its core, while engaging an audience at near-stratospheric levels, than Michael Stelzner.
Michael is the founder of Social Media Examiner—a popular online magazine that helps businesses answer social media questions with useful ‘how to’ articles, in-depth case studies, expert interviews, and original research. He’s author of the new book Launch: How to Quickly Propel Your Business Beyond the Competition. He also authored the book Writing White Papers: How to Capture Readers and Keep Them Engaged and the Social Media Marketing Industry Report.
As an innovative thought leader and experienced marketer, Stelzner has gained the full respect of social media leaders and business marketing experts alike. In less than 18 months, SocialMediaExaminer.com grew from infancy to boasting over 80,000 subscribers and is now the top small business blog in the world according to Technorati. He also pioneered the highly popular Social Media Success Summits, which have sold out for two years in a row-in the middle of the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. The principles that Stelzner teaches are the very concepts that helped him build two highly successful businesses that made him a leading expert in both industries.
In Michael’s newest book Launch, he reveals a new way to grow a business that involves focusing on the needs of others, giving gifts, working with outsiders, and restraining marketing messages. Readers can benefit by following the step-by-step roadmap he lays out in the book, with all of his content strategy secrets revealed.
In keeping with his business philosophy, Michael selected 50 bloggers to receive 2 copies of Launch, write a review of it and creatively give away the second copy of his book. I am thrilled to be one of those 50 bloggers, and just received my 2 copies of Launch.
I look forward to delving into Launch, and will be writing my review in the next few days.
In the meantime, I have an extra copy to give away, as I promised Michael… would you like to get my extra copy of Launch…?
Here’s how you could receive my extra copy to help your business skyrocket — I am offering this book to a small business or nonprofit organization that:
1) Visits BeckyCortino.com and leaves a comment here=> http://www.beckycortino.com/2011/06/how-to-get-a-free-copy-of-michael-stelzners-new-book-launch
describing their greatest marketing challenge, and how they believe this book will help them solve that challenge.
REQUIREMENT: To be considered, all entrants must include their website link and have demonstrable proof of having been operational for a minimum of 12 consecutive months. Finalists will be selected from the entrants, and requested to complete an application with their contact information, in order to receive the book if they are selected.
2) DEADLINE for ENTRY: Entries must be posted by MIDNIGHT Eastern Time on Friday, June 24, 2011, to be considered.
Upon determination, the list of finalists will be presented, and readers will “vote” for their choice with the most compelling story here on BeckyCortino.com. In the case of tie or inconclusive voting decision, I will use random.org to determine the recipient of the book, from the list of finalists.
BONUS => ADDITIONAL PROMOTIONAL COVERAGE: As a follow-up, I will write a business spotlight feature in 3 months, and write up a Case Study of the selected winner within 6-9 months. (With the book recipient’s expressed permission granted, of course.)
Launch is gorgeous, filled with proven strategies sure to ignite your business efforts — I know you’ll enjoy reading it. If you can’t wait to get out there on the launchpad, you can sample this cool book from Michael, by downloading a free chapter of Launch at the speed of light (or your internet connection, at the very least) by clicking this linked text.
I’m looking forward to seeing your entries!
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===>TO VOTE for your FINALIST selection, enter your comments in the comments section of this post — thanks! <===
Biz Tips With Becky Cortino: Be the Expert – Write Your Book Now!
10
Jun
"Write Your Book NOW!" FREE e-course: SparkWritersWisdom.com
Did you know writing a book serves as a valuable plank in building your platform for success?
Writing a book provides a means to tell your story, sell your product, share your idea to a hungry audience waiting to hear your message.
Your book provides an income stream, often at low to no cost.
What’s holding you back from writing your book? Not sure where to begin?
Tune into this brief “Tips” program discover how you can leverage your knowledge to create an income stream by writing a book, add another solid plank in your platform, positioning you as an expert, while adding an income stream.
On this episode of “Biz Tips,” as a published author, I share some of my book writing experience, and present strategies to profit from writing your book by monetizing your knowledge, information and experience:
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I’d welcome the opportunity to encourage your book writing! You’re invited to sign-up for my FREE “Write Your Book Now” 7-part e-course, to help you with your book project…
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Biz Buzz Broadcast: Personal Branding Predictions with Dan Schawbel
29
Dec
Biz Buzz Broadcast Guest: Personal Branding Guru Dan Schawbel
On January 13, 2011 at 1PM ET Biz Buzz returns with a fresh new season, and a fabulous kick-off with a truly stellar guest, personal branding guru Dan Schawbel!
On the program, we’ll discuss Dan’s Personal Branding Predictions for 2011, and how your online personal branding will be affected. Tune-in to get insights on setting yourself apart in the marketplace, and effective marketing strategies using social media in your personal branding.
Dan Schawbel, recognized as a “personal branding guru” by The New York Times, is the Managing Partner of Millennial Branding, LLC, and the leading authority on personal branding.
Author of the #1 international bestselling career book, Me 2.0: 4 Steps to Building Your Future (Kaplan Publishing). Me 2.0 made the New York Times summer reading list for job seekers, was one of three social networking books recommended by Shape Magazine, was the #1 career book of 2009 by The New York Post, is a #1 bestseller in Japan, and is also being translated into Chinese, Korean, and French.
Recently, Dan was named to the prestigious Inc. Magazine 30 Under 30 list. With over one million results for his name in Google, 93,000 Twitter followers, and a maxed out Facebook account (5,000 friends), Fast Company calls Dan a “personal branding force of nature.” BusinessWeek named Dan as one of twenty people entrepreneurs should follow on twitter, alongside Richard Branson, and Details Magazine cited him as one of five internet guru’s that can make you rich.
The show link is here:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bizbuzz/2011/01/13/personal-branding-predictions-with-dan-schawbel
…if you can’t catch the Buzz L-I-V-E, the show is recorded, and you can listen to the program from the archive, at the above link at a convenient time.
Stay Tuned-in — don’t miss a thing…
A special feature of the new Biz Buzz Broadcast is updating our listeners with Program Notes, along with Cool Perks from our special guests and the Biz Buzz SoundBytes Studio…
Biz Buzz has an exciting new season line-up spotlighting the latest tools, tips and technologies especially for savvy business owners and busy professionals.
You can catch Biz Buzz through inspiring interviews with intriguing thought leaders and insightful business innovators, broadcast NOW via: New, Social and Traditional Media!
By signing up you’ll receive Biz Buzz Broadcast program updates, along with Cool Perks from our special guests and the Biz Buzz SoundBytes Studio…
Cool Perks for this show include:
- Dan Schawbel’s Personal Branding VIP Newsletter with tips, guest experts & insights
- 10 Personal branding Secrets You’ve Never Heard Before (eBook) by Dan Schawbel
- As an added bonus, you’ll also receive: “Biz Buzz: 10 Tips to Build Your Brand and Biz” (eBook) due out in January, 2011.
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Why Your Business isn’t Really Flipping Burgers, Short Stacks or Takeout
04
Nov
- Your biz isn’t really flipping burgers, short stacks or takeout…
Did you ever realize that what you turn down will actually bring you closer to your business goal? Absolutely! It can, and it will…
Daily, we’re bombarded with messages and ideas… we’re inspired, have an unexpected brainstorm… get interrupted, and derailed from our original plan.
Sound familiar?
How fortunate we are to have so many wonderful opportunities, great information and helpful people surrounding us!
The key is to stay on track, with your plan in hand. Realizing you can’t take full advantage of everything offered is understanding it is impossible to handle all the opportunities coming your way, well. We know we can’t be “all things” to everyone, serving up needs like a short order, and stay on track.
Maybe the momentary interaction or unavoidable interruption inspires a great idea for another time, or you could pass along a referral. Both strategies offer value and a service to your network, while you are still in-service and on-task, working your plan.
Just like being on a diet or controlling your weight, how you conduct your schedule and activities greatly impacts your business including what you turn down — bringing you ever closer to your goal!
That’s why you aren’t really a short order cook of great ideas-on-demand, and your business isn’t a 24-7 take-out service with an unlimited menu serving the global community, even if you’re in the food service industry.
Just a little food for thought…
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