When I start working with a client my first job is to undo the current mess that passes for their website. I find time and time again that my new client has been led up the garden path by well meaning (mostly) advice that has little to do with making sales from their website. This [...]
Posts under ‘Success’
Chris Howard Breakthrough to Success - Auckland 5-7th March 2010
I went to Chris Howard’s Breakthrough to Success event in Auckland in September and I must say I was blown away. The content he delivers is fantastic and while there’s a sales pitch it doesn’t get in the way of what you’re learning. I had planned to go back this time as a volunteer helper [...]
The 7 habits of highly ineffective people
In the classic book “The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People” Stephen R. Covey lays down the groundwork for becoming a highly effective person. Funny how that works since it’s right there in the title. But let’s face it… some of us don’t really want to be effective!
There’s so much pressure of us from society [...]
The fatal flaw of most business owners
Recently I discovered a fatal flaw in myself that I believe applies to most business owners. Yet when this barrier is removed it’s amazing how our productivity increases. I believe the scientific term is “I can do anything better than you…”
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Why New Year’s resolutions always fail
I think we’ve all had the experience of making New Year’s resolutions only to break them in just a few short weeks. So why does this happen? And how can we see our goals through to completion?
Personally I don’t make New Year’s resolutions due to the stigma of having them fail. Instead I set goals [...]
My choice to be broke and miserable
For the last few years I chose to be broke and miserable. After all… isn’t that what struggling entrepreneurs are meant to be? At least the broke part with a sprinkling of overworked and exhausted.
The truth is success is not as easy as everyone makes out. Well - to be accurate - I would say [...]
Happy Thanksgiving - Nick Vujicic: No arms, no legs
Even though I’m not from the US I don’t think it’s a bad idea to spend at least one day being thankful for what we have. Because as Tony Robbins would say what we focus on determines our reality. So do you want a reality of gratitude and happiness… or something else?
Nick Vujicic had a [...]
My crippling business disease
Many of you don’t know that I actually suffer from a crippling disease that affects my business rather dramatically. Without realizing it my symptoms can strike without warning and I end up getting absolutely nothing done. I believe this disease strikes many business owners but not many are willing to admit it.
I’m referring to the [...]
When goal setting goes wrong
I had my monthly call with one of my coaches today and realized something rather disturbing… I’ve completely mucked up the goal setting process for my entire life.
Well to be fair I’ve done well on the goal setting part… but I kind of forget to plan the bits in between that would achieve the goal. [...]
Do you deliver an amazing experience?
Most experiences with businesses are pretty unremarkable. They involve lackluster customer service and poor quality products. However that’s great news for us.
It means the bar is set pretty low when you want to really wow a customer. So I’m not sure why more businesses don’t try to do it. Because by providing an incredible customer [...]
