4 Things Every Blogger Needs to Know – Lessons Based on Julie Powell of Julie & Julia
Clients, family and friends all seemed to glow with this strange excitement after watching the Blockbuster hit Julie and Julia, book written by Julie Powell. Everyone suddenly wanted to start a blog. I thought the movie was about Meryl Streep playing Julia Child…? Well six months or so after the movie released, I finally broke down and saw it. Being a blogger, I was filled with inspiration to say the least. (See the bottom of this post for a trailer on the movie.)
Once I finished the two hour movie, I started thinking about the underlying message and how Bloggers out there can lean from it. So I have a list of 4 Things Every Blogger Needs to Know all based on the things Julie, the move blogger, did to achieve her success (based on a true story btw).
Amber’s 21 Rules to Live By
I’ve discovered that when you do good things, you almost get addicted to doing even more good things. Maybe we just thrive on the feeling of greatness or the priceless feeling of helping people. I’ve compiled a list of some of the things I do that make me feel good about myself and encourage you […]
Can Fear Turn Into Success and Happiness?
Picture this… I am 21 years old and working for a multi-million dollar marketing company. It’s a Friday at 2pm, approximately 2 1/2 months after I started. Being the top sales producer out of my 50+ person training class had landed me a promotion to Assistant Manager in training. I had been studying my 13-page, […]
Your Job: Acting the Part
You know, this economic situation has me thinking. Not a day goes by where I am not thankful for the good job I have, the great people I work with, and all of the people that helped me get to this place in my career. Hands down, the most influential company responsible for my leadership […]
Building Rapport with Clients Can Help Close Deals
I’m sure that in your experience as a business person you’ve come across someone who really made you feel good. That salesperson who listened intently to everything you said, that went the extra mile to fulfill your order – that person who genuinely cared. Now, remember that feeling for a minute and ask yourself: Am […]
Ready to Be Inspired? A Must-Read on the Story of Dean Karnazes
Ultramarathon Man Running a marathon was once something to brag about. It’s no longer so special. In 2003, a record 460,000 people completed one of this country’s many marathons. Last fall, 6,000 finished New York. And so those intent on proving themselves have moved beyond, to “ultras”- races of 50, 100, even 200 miles. The […]
How to Get an Extra Hour Out of Your Day
How can you get an extra hour out of each day? This is a basic challenge for all of us. I’ve discussed this challenge with action- and results-oriented people I know. Together, we’ve come up with many practical ways to secure one more precious hour each day. (Remember that each of these tips is probably […]
