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@Tim_Denning guide

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Author Jeanette Winterson on going for it:

"I have noticed that doing the sensible thing is only a good idea when the decision is quite small. For the life-changing things, you must risk it."

Source: Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?

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Saying “The Quiet Part” Out Loud https://t.co/fESqI6pl9H

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@LanaCamiel Yes. One of my favorite books is Who, Not How.

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I used to think taking copious notes at meetings was smart.

Instead, I believe recording only the actions I will take is genius!

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@exilesintime Me too!

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What’s your procrastination distraction?

Here are my top 3:
1. Reading
2. Exercising
3. Cleaning

Not so bad, right? But if I ask if there’s something more important I should be doing, and the answer is yes, then this list isn’t great.

What’s your go-to distraction?

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I think her name was Madz, one of the guest speakers, who said, "I never overthink! Which is why I succeed."

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Assessing your progress:

Avoid "To-Date Thinking," focusing on where your project is to date. Research warns this may lead to a false sense of accomplishment and cause you to slack off.

Instead, Embrace...

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"To-Go Thinking." It focuses on the distance left to go, which increases motivation. Never overly congratulate yourself on a half-finished task. Save the praise for when the job is entirely done.

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@Ayrspirit2021 Linda, I bet you will complete the most critical projects using your priority cards.

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Improve your productivity by becoming a better procrastinator!

1. Prioritize your #1 project.

2. Schedule it daily. (1 hour or 2)

3. No multi-tasking.

4. Focus on one thing at a time.

5. Procrastinate on the other projects.

6. Rinse & Repeat. Go to priority #2. …

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@Juinrenee Agreed!

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3 Rules to Start Your Next Presentation.

1. Paper, not your PC

2. I.D. the K.F.D. What do you want your audience to
* Know,
* Feel,
* Do?

3. Slides: Think Billboard, not Document:
10-20-30 Rule:
* 10 slides
* 20 minutes
* 30-point font.

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@LanaCamiel Images and videos are critical for presentations. Often, I'll have an image without words. Instead of using online stock art, use your own pictures and videos.

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@mrreeJ Thanks, Tyree. I have a new keynote speech and an upcoming book titled "Rejection Proof Your Pitch." Please let me know if anyone in your circle would be interested. Thanks, Ed.

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The crux is the most complex and challenging part of mountain climbing. Unless you solve the crux, your climb will not be successful.

As entrepreneurs [or everyday people], we also have a crux. Unless we solve this complex problem, we will not be successful.

What's your crux?

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@LanaCamiel 1. How can I make the audience a part of the show?
2. Tell an audience success story. That is, tell a story about a person in their organization.
3. A fun activity
4. Small group discussion groups.

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Will your presentation pass “The Fire Alarm” test?

If the fire alarm goes off, will your audience return or only a few?

How can you make your presentation so compelling that everyone rushes back for more?

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@LanaCamiel Yes. Done is better than perfect!

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@LanaCamiel These are excellent recommendations.

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Feelings don't lead you to the right way to act. It's right actions that lead to positive feelings.

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Medicators are not the same as Medicine.

Medicators are what you reach for when you are stuck:
- alcohol
- drugs
- food
- shopping
- watching screens

Sometimes, the best Medicine is to face and fix the issue.