NMPRO #10 - The Tipping Point
Check out this link that talks about professionalism and changing the way people view Network Marketing.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
The excuse for failure...
Alright Friends in my business world of internet and network marketing. This is my gripe today, the big excuse.
Why do people think that if they could just generate enough income from their business to quite their job then they could finally put in the hours to really succeed. I'm frustrated that people think that they can get rich quick and home based businesses run themselves.
What we need is an education campaign that spells out for people that we have to work our businesses into success. We can't just put up a website and hope people find it. We can't just bump into people, or even friends and family, and be afraid to talk about our businesses. We have to speak with conviction, market with conviction, and spend time doing both. A relatively easy thing to do is learn how to build and operate a functional, thriving, successful business that can eventually run on it's own merit, because of us (in spite of us? :-) ). But we have to be willing to sacrifice time and effort in the early stages, and maybe even sacrifice a little pride to ask for help from those who are already successful.
In terms of Forrest Gump...'and that's all I have to say about that." At least for now. Happy day, happy reading, put in the time and you will succeed.
Why do people think that if they could just generate enough income from their business to quite their job then they could finally put in the hours to really succeed. I'm frustrated that people think that they can get rich quick and home based businesses run themselves.
What we need is an education campaign that spells out for people that we have to work our businesses into success. We can't just put up a website and hope people find it. We can't just bump into people, or even friends and family, and be afraid to talk about our businesses. We have to speak with conviction, market with conviction, and spend time doing both. A relatively easy thing to do is learn how to build and operate a functional, thriving, successful business that can eventually run on it's own merit, because of us (in spite of us? :-) ). But we have to be willing to sacrifice time and effort in the early stages, and maybe even sacrifice a little pride to ask for help from those who are already successful.
In terms of Forrest Gump...'and that's all I have to say about that." At least for now. Happy day, happy reading, put in the time and you will succeed.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Internet, texting and social media-what's happening to our kids?
Ok, so here's the deal. I heard from a friend that his daughter was 'dumped' in an email or text-he's a guy, he couldn't remember. Had I spoken to her mother, I would have gotten the entire scoop, whether text or email, how many characters were used and what exactly was said. That's beside the point, but since it came up, a point non the less I felt like making about dads and moms.
What was I talking about? Oh yeah, back to the story, this situation got me to thinking as I have 3 boys of my own. I wondered how they will navigate the trials of dating and 'going with' someone and how to end the relationship in a civilized manner. Yes, you are reading this correctly, with no holds barred, I do not think texting or emailing or any other form of impersonal breaking up is appropriate. Maybe it's because I'm a mom (and of the female gender) but I guess I think people deserve more. I think those psychological types call it 'closure' and maybe that's what I'm thinking. But speak in plain english and tell your significant other that you are through, the timing isn't right, you don't like the way they chew with their mouth open...whatever, just speak it preferably with them in the same room but even a phone call is better!
Our kids are inundated with what social media yet I fear that when they get out of our homes and into the real world, they will not know how to act and behave because all they did was conduct their friendships and relationships online or in text messages. Yes, they are going to school and are involved in extra curricular activities, but what are we teaching them about meeting new people and acquiring a tolerance for someone that is not like them outside of the confines of their schools and comfortable groups within those schools? When they go off to college and get a dorm room mate, will they be capable of sorting out their differences and compromising with each other to live? Will they be able to learn something from each other by recognizing and embracing their differences in the small confines of a dorm room or apartment?
Nothing beats a face to face personal relationship and friendship. This is how we learn to accept each other with all our faults and flaws. It's so easy to let people go via our impersonal texting and social computing. Do we really get to know someone on the internet? Isn't it true that in reality, if you get to know someone on the internet, you make a point to get to know them on a more personal level even if it's by phone or better yet meeting?
I guess I have no answers here, just tossing a bunch of questions. But I want my kids to grow to have strong relationships built on more than a wireless connection. I want them to understand personal interaction and how to conduct themselves in the presence of others. And I want them to be able to diffuse situations in all their relationships by understanding the human spirit and that not everyone is like them.
I'll look forward to any comments here.
Thanks and back to business!
Dawn
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Tweeting
What can I say about Twitter that hasn't already been said? Nothing much so I'll just blab about it because blabbing about nothing (much like Seinfeld) is a gift of mine. I'm still pretty new at 'tweeting' but have discovered it's addictive nature.
My first suggestion if you want to tweet, is to be careful. You can spend hours on this site, trying to keep up with what's being tweeted and replying and direct messaging and....oh, the craziness of it all. But as in my last post, I would say to dive in and just start by having fun. Tweet a little 'this', tweet a little 'that' and before you know it, you'll find people of common interests following you. Then you'll get into reply tweeting and direct message tweeting and so on tweeting.
My second suggestion is to search for common interests and follow those people. It's so fun to send a quick tweet to someone who cares about the same things that you do because they 'get' you on that level. Now, I don't know anything about looking under the hood of a 1964 'vette, but you can find someone who does, tweet a little comment, and they will completely understand where you are coming from. Even with only the tiny 140 character tweet! But me, I'd need a long blog to describe the workings of the 'vette to get you.
My third suggestion is that humor works. Especially when you are first starting out. Make a funny quip or post a funny quote. But be careful here, sometimes when you think something is funny, it comes across differently when typed. Don't be offensive. When people get to know you, they'll be more appreciative of your inner comedian.
And last, people are funny and nice and helpful. If you have a question, tweet it! Several people will try to respond and give you advice on your question or suggest places on the web where you can find an answer.
Here are a couple sites to enhance your twittering experience; www.twhirl.org/, mytwittertoolbar.com, and www.tweetdeck.com. Just copy and paste them into your browser because I sure couldn't figure out how to post them here as links.(sorry)
This sums up my twicks for tweeting in twitterville.
Look up www.twitter.com/hershey5, sign up and click on follow to follow me. I'd love to follow you back and see what you are doing!
Dawn
My first suggestion if you want to tweet, is to be careful. You can spend hours on this site, trying to keep up with what's being tweeted and replying and direct messaging and....oh, the craziness of it all. But as in my last post, I would say to dive in and just start by having fun. Tweet a little 'this', tweet a little 'that' and before you know it, you'll find people of common interests following you. Then you'll get into reply tweeting and direct message tweeting and so on tweeting.
My second suggestion is to search for common interests and follow those people. It's so fun to send a quick tweet to someone who cares about the same things that you do because they 'get' you on that level. Now, I don't know anything about looking under the hood of a 1964 'vette, but you can find someone who does, tweet a little comment, and they will completely understand where you are coming from. Even with only the tiny 140 character tweet! But me, I'd need a long blog to describe the workings of the 'vette to get you.
My third suggestion is that humor works. Especially when you are first starting out. Make a funny quip or post a funny quote. But be careful here, sometimes when you think something is funny, it comes across differently when typed. Don't be offensive. When people get to know you, they'll be more appreciative of your inner comedian.
And last, people are funny and nice and helpful. If you have a question, tweet it! Several people will try to respond and give you advice on your question or suggest places on the web where you can find an answer.
Here are a couple sites to enhance your twittering experience; www.twhirl.org/, mytwittertoolbar.com, and www.tweetdeck.com. Just copy and paste them into your browser because I sure couldn't figure out how to post them here as links.(sorry)
This sums up my twicks for tweeting in twitterville.
Look up www.twitter.com/hershey5, sign up and click on follow to follow me. I'd love to follow you back and see what you are doing!
Dawn
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Paralysis on the internet
Have you found yourself terrified of all things internet? Do you suffer from Prolonged Onset of Online Paralysis or POOP? I, myself, have been a slave to nothing but email for years, only venturing into the depths of the internet through links sent to me in an email. The hallowed ground of the web is one many people are scared to enter because it seems so large and overwhelming, this vast space that reaches every far corner of the earth.
But venture we must if we are to grow with the world both personally and professionally. And I have great news; I, discoverer of the near-debilitating disease, POOP, and self proclaimed doctor of EP (Ex-POOPing) am here to share the good news of your prognosis. You can overcome POOP!
You can overcome POOP by taking a few simple steps. The best thing of all? There are people near and far who WANT to help you. I am living proof that POOP can be defeated! You can find a new friend/sponsor for your POOP if you just ask. All you have to do is take the first step. Sign up on some social sites, like Facebook, My Space, and Twitter. The first thing you can do there is tell people that you need help to navigate through these sites. You'll be amazed at what you will learn just by logging your name in. The new friends/sponsors you find on these sites to help you fight POOP will come from near and far offering guides and tips.
From there you will start to notice people who have the same interests as you and before you know it, yup, you'll start writing/blogging/creating.
The suggestion is to write about things that matter. Something that gives value and will cause other people to be driven to you. What could that be? Well, here's the thing...ready...maybe you should sit down for this. YOU! YOU matter! And YOU are valuable! There are so many interests in this world, it's almost incomprehensible; from knitting with only yellow yarn, to training your dog to walk on 2 legs, to developing an online business. What interests you, interests an enormous amount of people in this big wide world. When you share your thoughts and experiences, they will find and follow you to hear about it and share theirs.
Once you start writing and learning more about the things you are interested in, that information and the way you present it becomes valuable to those around you who share the same interests. Then you will be the one helping and guiding them! When you are researching and sharing your finds on the internet, you start learning the new and exciting things first hand just by being involved and then you'll have that to share with your group of followers.
Does this sound crazy (not me, this blog) and fun (well, me and the blog)? Well it is and you would be crazy not to engage yourself and enjoy it.
So take the plunge, get over POOP and become one with us in this community of online sharing and caring. Who knows? Your next best friend, personal coach or business partner may only be a few key strokes away.
Enjoy this journey whether for business or personal engagement.
Until next time,
Dawn
But venture we must if we are to grow with the world both personally and professionally. And I have great news; I, discoverer of the near-debilitating disease, POOP, and self proclaimed doctor of EP (Ex-POOPing) am here to share the good news of your prognosis. You can overcome POOP!
You can overcome POOP by taking a few simple steps. The best thing of all? There are people near and far who WANT to help you. I am living proof that POOP can be defeated! You can find a new friend/sponsor for your POOP if you just ask. All you have to do is take the first step. Sign up on some social sites, like Facebook, My Space, and Twitter. The first thing you can do there is tell people that you need help to navigate through these sites. You'll be amazed at what you will learn just by logging your name in. The new friends/sponsors you find on these sites to help you fight POOP will come from near and far offering guides and tips.
From there you will start to notice people who have the same interests as you and before you know it, yup, you'll start writing/blogging/creating.
The suggestion is to write about things that matter. Something that gives value and will cause other people to be driven to you. What could that be? Well, here's the thing...ready...maybe you should sit down for this. YOU! YOU matter! And YOU are valuable! There are so many interests in this world, it's almost incomprehensible; from knitting with only yellow yarn, to training your dog to walk on 2 legs, to developing an online business. What interests you, interests an enormous amount of people in this big wide world. When you share your thoughts and experiences, they will find and follow you to hear about it and share theirs.
Once you start writing and learning more about the things you are interested in, that information and the way you present it becomes valuable to those around you who share the same interests. Then you will be the one helping and guiding them! When you are researching and sharing your finds on the internet, you start learning the new and exciting things first hand just by being involved and then you'll have that to share with your group of followers.
Does this sound crazy (not me, this blog) and fun (well, me and the blog)? Well it is and you would be crazy not to engage yourself and enjoy it.
So take the plunge, get over POOP and become one with us in this community of online sharing and caring. Who knows? Your next best friend, personal coach or business partner may only be a few key strokes away.
Enjoy this journey whether for business or personal engagement.
Until next time,
Dawn
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