Learn A New Skill In 2009
December 17, 2008 by Reba
Filed under Blog, Goal Setting, Hot Topics
This is Day 10 of 10 of my tips to help you increase your online business profits in 2009. Yes, this is the LAST tip.
By making just a few changes in the ways you handle a few little things each day, you can grow your business and increase your profits substantially.
Stay tuned over the next ten days and I will share ten important ideas that can help you increase your business and grow your profits in 2009.
Day 10 -
LEARN A NEW SKILL IN 2009
By learning a new ‘in demand’ skill it will most certainly help you grow your business and increase your profits in the coming months and years. Personally, I think copywriting is the best skill you could possibly learn and it’s worth the monetary investment to take a class or course. The ability to write effective sales copy, not only helps you write your own sales letters to promote your own products and affiliate promotions, but you can also charge a high price for your sales copywriting services.
If copywriting just isn’t for you or is too time consuming to pursue, there are many other skills you can learn. Watch internet marketing forums or sites like e-Lance to see what skills you can learn to enhance your business in 2009. Here’s a short list:
- Web design
- Article writing
- Graphic design
- SEO Techniques
- LSI Techniques
- Time Management skills
- .PHP, MySQL, HTML, Java, Flash, Ruby on Rails, or any of these related skills are highly sought after and pay very well
- How to create your own product
- How to land a joint venture (JV)
- Basically, anything creative that you can come up with!
Whether you learn the new skill to use solely for your own business or so you can sell your services — you will profit highly from acquiring one of these skills. If you learn the skill to use for yourself, you will save money on outsourcing adding straight to your bottom line. If you learn the skill in order to sell your services you will also (obviously) profit greatly from that route as well.
Take article writing for example. If you learn how to do this simple skill, you can profit in at least 3 ways:
- Writing articles for yourself to promote your products/services, etc.
- Saving money by not having to outsource
- Selling your article writing services for even more profit
You will leave money on the table if you don’t learn a new skill this year. Think about it. There are so many little nooks and crannies that can be squeezed to add profits and long term income streams to your business. Your efforts can really add up and make a significant difference in the success of your business.
CONCLUSION
It is clear that there are a lot of things we can do to grow our business and increase our profits, no matter how successful or unsuccessful we have been in the past. The past is done and gone. What matters is the present, which is what shapes the future. The future is important because it determines where we will be in a year, two years, five and ten years.
Will you be happy? Healthy? Wealthy? It’s really all up to you.
Implementing even ONE of the tips I’ve outlined over the last ten days will help you grow your business and increase your profits during 2009 and beyond. Taking action is always the most important factor in the end, no matter how great of an idea or plan you have in mind.
I wish you all the best of success!
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!
P.S. Be sure to check out Gary Ryan Blair’s (you know, The Goals Guy) new program called “Got Resolutions?“. “Got Resolutions?” is a personal leadership program that provides a step-by-step system for setting and achieving your New Year’s resolutions. If you want to implement one of the strategies in my tips but know you have trouble staying focused and on target with your goals, this program might be just the thing you need to make your goals a reality in 2009. Just click the link to see what I mean.
Ciao!
Reba
Stay Focused on Your New Year’s Resolutions in 2009
December 14, 2008 by Reba
Filed under Blog, Goal Setting, Hot Topics
In order to reach your goals, you must maintain your focus, discipline, and accountability, especially when things get rough. Here are a few tips to aid you in staying focused on your goals, but at the end of this post I’m going to tell you about a program that Gary Ryan Blair, the Goals Guy, has developed that will give you the tools you need in maintaining that focus, discipline and accountability so you can reach your goals this year. So keep reading.
- Create a visual reminder. A wish book contains pictures, personal reflections and other notes related to the finished goal. Visual reminders are meant to encourage and keep your eye on the prize when you hit a rough spot in your plans.
. - Reassess the game plan. A goal is only as good as the plan behind it. Looking at that plan every three to six months lets you see what can be tweaked or omitted all together. As things change, so do the steps in that plan.
. - Reward yourself. For every step along the way that brings you closer to your goal, celebrate. It can be a night on the town with friends, a new outfit, or a quiet weekend alone.
. - Learn how to deal with setbacks. One reason people lose focus on their goals is a temporary delay or two. They call them failures, when in all honesty, they are anything but. Setbacks can signal that the goal needs a new direction or you need to rededicate yourself to the task at hand. Put it into perspective, deal with the hindrance and move on.
. - Ask for help. This point can’t be stated enough. No man or woman is an island. Without help, everyone would fail at something. Support such as weekly phone calls with a friend or mentor for encouragement, focusing sessions, or even just a sounding board for you when things get a bit off course.
Now, going back to the question I started with, “What would THIS year have looked like if you’d really made major progress with all your resolutions?
What if you achieved one? How about two? Which ones? How about ALL of them? What will this year look like if you do it NOW?
Well, you can’t sit on the sofa and manifest a new home, car or a million dollar income producing website. If anyone tells you differently, run the other way.
The tips I supplied above will help you move in the right direction in achieving your goals, but what if you had help and guidance?
Have you ever noticed when you KNOW you’re going in the right direction that everything just seems to fall into place? It’s called “FLOW.” That’s what I’m talking about, yet most people don’t know how to get it or what process it takes to find it. It’s elusive. But not when you have guidance because then you KNOW you’re going in the right direction.
Does such a process exist? Is there a proven system to help you achieve every goal you desire, one that will help you to make 2009 the best year of your life?
Yes there is. It’s called “Got Resolutions?” and it can be yours!
“Got Resolutions?” is a personal leadership program by Gary Ryan Blair that provides a step-by-step system for setting and achieving your New Year’s resolutions.
If focus, discipline, and accountability were the things that prevented you from achieving your resolutions in the past, then you must get the “Got Resolutions?” program!
In fact, here’s what Best-Selling Author Brian Tracy has to say:
“Got Resolutions? is a serious program for serious people who want to make serious and immediate change in their lives. There is no better way to start the New Year, and Gary Ryan Blair will show you how to finally turn your resolution into reality!”
Earlier this year you probably set some goals and resolutions, made promises to yourself, and ended up with unmet goals and unmet resolutions. Don’t let that happen in 2009. Right now you have the opportunity to create history rather than repeat it.
It’s easy to get started right away. Visit the link below and MAKE your resolutions reality!
I’m wishing you a New Year of health, wealth, and happiness.
You just need to get out there and pursue your resolutions with open arms and believe deeply in your ability to enjoy the rewards of resolutions and dreams achieved.
Now THAT would be an amazing New Year’s gift to yourself, wouldn’t it?
Happy New Year!
Reba
P.S. Be sure to check out the video that explains the entire process. You’ll be glad you did!
100 Day Challenge Registration
September 23, 2008 by Brent
Filed under Blog, Blogging, Goal Setting, Hot Topics, Social Network Marketing
12/20/08 - HOT NEWS! Gary Ryan Blair’s new program, “Got Resolutions?” is now available. Click to go to the website:
Our website has received a lot of traffic form people searching for Gary Ryan Blair’s, otherwise known as the “Goals Guy”, Start Fast Finish Strong 100 Day Challenge. If you’re one of those who searched and found our site but haven’t yet signed up for the 100 Day Challenge, I just wanted to pass along the email I received today…it seems our Goals Guy is throwing in some bonuses. And don’t worry, if you already purchased, you’ll get the bonuses as well. Here’s the email I received from Gary. And I have to add, the email says there’s just one more day to sign up but then it says Sept 29th is the last day to register, hmm…today is the 23rd, so I’m not sure if registration ends on the 29th or the 24th. If you’re interested, you might want to get on over there. See comment below in orange.
EDITED on 10/3/08 – I must have been wrong about the date this ended as I got an email today saying it ends at midnight tonight, sorry if this caused you any confusion.
I’m known for throwing out a few surprises…
And with the hugely successful launch of the 100-Day Finish Strong Challenge – I wanted to sweeten the pot a little for people who might still be sitting on the fence.
We have already surpassed our participant goal, and quite frankly I underestimated the amount of people who were really up to a good old-fashioned challenge.
There is ONLY one more day to register as the window of opportunity slams shut at midnight on September 29th.
If you’re one of those people who have been thinking about participating but have yet to pull the trigger and say yes, I wanted to do everything I could to get you off the fence and into the challenge.
==> http://startfastfinishstrong.com/
The following highlights everything you receive for participating along with one very special bonus…
1. Massive Action Plan (MAP). This plan teaches you the core
philosophy of Massive Cause = Massive Effect.2. MP3 training on goal setting and leveraging your MAP.
3. Start Fast – Finish Strong video seminar which teaches
you how to build and sustain momentum quickly. 50 minutes4. Orientation Teleseminar which focuses on the value of BOLDNESS as the key to maximum gowth in the shortest period of time.
5. Accountability Teleseminar on October 20th. You will learn additional implementation strategies and methods of accountability.
6. Focus Teleseminar on November 17th. You will learn additional focusing techniques in order to ensure maximum performance.
7. Finish Strong Teleseminar on December 5th. This final call
of the year promises to be inspiring and will focus on closing
out the year strong and successful.8. Commitment Pledge: You will learn that the person who wins in the long run is the person who is most committed to winning.
9. Special Report: 15 Strategies that Guarantee Immediate Results.
You get all of this for a grand total of just $97.00.
Yes, for only 97 cents per day you will be giving yourself a wonderful gift, along with an incredible opportunity to finish the year strong.
Just imagine how you are going to feel on New Years Eve when you are enjoying significantly higher levels of wealth, health, and happiness.
Isn’t THAT feeling alone worth such a small investment of 97 cents?
Isn’t your future worth an investment of 97 cents?
I urge you to say yes and give yourself the gift of success. Take the 100-Day Finish Strong Challenge and astound yourself with what you’re able to accomplish in such a short period of time.
==> http://startfastfinishstrong.com/
You have NOTHING to lose and EVERYTHING to gain as your small investment of 97 cents per day is 100% GUARANTEED.
So what are you waiting for? Say YES-I’m up to the challenge and participate with people from all corners of the world…
==> http://startfastfinishstrong.com/
I urge you to sign up now as there’s ONLY a few more days to register, and the window of opportunity slams shut at midnight on Monday, September 29th.
Everything Counts!
Gary Ryan Blair
Got Questions? ==> Info@GoalsGuy.com
P.S. If you’re still not convinced that your future is worth an investment of 97 cents per day, than here’s FOUR more very special Bonuses if you sign up before the 29th.
The Art of Self Discipline mp3
Peak Performance and Energy Management mp3 Saying YES to Saying No mp3 Follow Your North Start mp3You’ll love this extra bonuses along with the specific strategies you need to engage in on order to live the life you’ve always dreamed of.
It’s the same exact material I use with my $10,000 coaching clients and it’s yours free for saying yes-I’m up to the challenge!
==> http://startfastfinishstrong.com/
(Don’t worry if you’re already enrolled in the challenge – you’ll receive a copy as well!)
Also, here’s the video, we’re getting ready to take it down from our homepage to make room for something new, so I thought I’d just add it to this post.
| Start Fast Finish Strong! |
Good luck with the challenge!
Brent
Has it been a productive year?
September 8, 2008 by Brent
Filed under Blog, Goal Setting, Hot Topics
12/20/08 - HOT NEWS! Gary Ryan Blair’s new program, “Got Resolutions?” is now available. Click to go to the website:
As a boomer, there are many times I wonder where my days go. Have you caught yourself saying, it’s September already? Well, yes it is September and it won’t be long till the holidays are upon us and we will be wondering where the year went.
And when the year is over we’ll be asking ourselves questions like, was it a productive year? Did I accomplish what I wanted? And did I use my time effectively and productively? I am sure a lot us can say “yes” to some areas of our life, but I’d be willing to bet we’d have to say “no” to other areas. What will it take for us to be able to say “yes” to all these questions?
I’ve been a long time fan of Gary Ryan Blair, or “The Goals Guy” as some of you may know him. Since September 22nd marks the 100 day countdown of 2008, Gary is coming forward to challenge us with his 100 Day Finish Strong Challenge!
Here are some questions Gary has put together for you to consider as you push toward the finish line and call this year a wrap:
- What specific results have you achieved so far this year?
- Are you healthier, wealthier, and wiser?
- Are you winning, losing or just holding ground?
- What results are you committed to achieve by the end of the year?
- How have you grown and what have you learned this year?
- Is there any unfinished business that needs to be tended to in your life?
- Are you actively pursuing what’s most important on a daily basis?
- What habits or behaviors do you need to change to ensure better results?
- What is the key issue that inhibits your ability to perform at your best?
Tough questions huh?
These questions help us to assess not only the goals that we set for ourselves, but also how we’ve managed our time in accomplishing these goals. And are we better off for it.
Setting goals should be the beginning step in any endeavor but how many of us actually take the time to sit down and put our goals to paper and outline the steps required to reach these goals. Setting goals for even the small things we want to accomplish will help us to be successful and have the confidence to approach the bigger endeavors we will want to achieve.
Being a baby boomer, all of us are thinking about retirement. Are we on schedule to be where we want to be when that time comes? Do we have the steps we need to take over the next few years to achieve this goal written down? Achieving this life goal will most likely require steps along the way that needs it’s own set of goals.
Financial goals aren’t the only goals we need to consider, what about those goals that are aimed at achieving a healthy and happy lifestyle? Are we maintaining a healthy lifestyle? Did we start that new hobby we’ve so desired? Have we developed some new personal relationships that will make us happy as we move forward?
Goals are important for us to have. They make it crystal clear what we want to accomplish over the long term. Our ideas and thoughts change over time and our goals can be upgraded or changed, but generally our original desires will remain in place. And basically that’s to have enough money and to be happy.
So will you join Gary and I in the 100 Day Finish Strong Challenge?
The 100 Day Finish Strong Challenge is a structured performance improvement program where challengers compete against themselves to achieve a number of challenging goals and finish the year strong.
You, me, and other competitors from around the world will be provided with a performance plan, a disciplined implementation process, daily measurement systems, and a very unique accountability tool along with specific tactics and strategies to attain your goals.
Gary is offering a powerful special report for free which provides you with 15 Strategies That Guarantee Results. This report in my opinion is worth its weight in gold and you can download load it right now by clicking on the link below. Once it’s open, go ahead and save it on your hard drive and share it with anyone you think might want to join you in the challenge.
To get on the priority notification list for the challenge, go to this website right now:
I wish you a great home stretch during these last 100 days and encourage you to dream big dreams and take the necessary actions to make them reality!
Brent
P.S. So don’t wait another minute. The clock is ticking and if you want to seriously improve your life and corresponding results, I encourage you to check out the 100 Day Finish Strong Challenge today as it will be one of the smartest decisions you’ll make all year.
