A recent Harvard Business School study asked the question, “What are the top characteristics of high achievers?” Of course, in the list were things like intelligence, education, and attitude. But at the very top of the list, one thing stood out — Speed Of Implementation— having the ability to act quickly – the ability to be decisive. 80% of decisions should be made immediately.
Episode #726 May 15, 2020
Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable. This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die. Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show.
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I need more income options. I am not looking for get-rich-quick, however, I have extra time, especially these days and I could make use of some extra money.
My friend Jim Cockrum offers The Proven Amazon Course. We have many folks in our 48 Days Eagles Community who have been very successful after taking that course and selling on Amazon. Get it here. There are many opportunities for generating income online. Our Monday Mentor Training in the 48 Days Eagles Community focused on how to create a course from what you know with Andy Traub. Find out more about the 48 Days Eagles Community here.I have a brand new book that was just published. What tips do you have for getting the marketing word out there.
Start a book like a business
The best time to market a book is about a year before it comes out. Think about having a book release party. Make it fun. Make it a party and give copies of your book away at that party. When we released Wisdom Meets Passion, we booked the Vanderbilt Country Club. We invited our friends — the people most likely to talk about the book and share it.One of our 48 Days Eagles, Vincent Pugliese wrote a book Freelance To Freedom. He talked to Seth Godin about marketing his book, and he told him to first give away 10,000 copies of the book and then come back and we’ll talk about marketing your book. When I look at financial projections, I project $0 from book sales. My book, 48 Days To the Work You Love, for instance, has brought people to the 48 Days Eagles Community, to my speaking, the 48 Days Online Seminar, Coaching, my Mastermind, and more.$3000 is a good budget for a well-done self-published book: $1600 – Editor $400 – Interior design $300 – Cover design
“Selling is not pushing someone or conning them into something they don’t want or need. It’s sharing enthusiasm.”Find out more about the value of investing in yourself and get my formula for how much you should invest based on your income (includes a worksheet).
How can I be more decisive?
“Indecision is the thief of opportunity.” – Robert SchullerDon’t be indecisive and thus unstable in all your ways. You can just decide to be more decisive by giving yourself a process and a timeline.
Two-week process for being more decisive
1. State the problem 2. Get the advice and opinions of others 3. List the alternatives 4. Choose the best alternative 5. ACT
This has a lot to do with Mastering Your Mindset. I’m walking through that process with our Eagles Community during a 48 Day period. I’d love for you to join us.Quotation:
“The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.” – Winston ChurchillClick To TweetResources:
Rising above unexpected challenges – sign up here to get the replay: 48Days.com/webinar
Proven Amazon Course – Jim Cockrum
LinkedInLearning.com/Days – free courses on mindset, selling, new jobs and more
Still sharing. I’m gonna try my best to be as faithful at sharing your messages, as you are at creating these awesome podcast every week! Since you put so much of yourself into these, Dan, it’s the least I can do.
You and Ms. Joanne have a SUPER blessed week. And can you give both you hugs from me?