As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I’m trying to write every day. So far, so good. It’s been excellent, but it’s not always easy. There are times when I’m not sure what to write, and I find the reading is often the solution. David B. Clear sums it up rather nicely by saying that […]
Five stars isn’t perfect
When looking at the rating for your business on Google or your product on Amazon, what’s the ideal score you should have? Most think that a 5.0 rating is the goal, but it probably shouldn’t be. When consumers see a score of a perfect 5.0 on a product or business, they instantly become skeptical of […]
Goals are a commitment to the process
Setting a goal is easy enough: “Lose 20 pounds by March 1” sounds great. If you follow something like the SMART framework, that simple goal essentially checks all of the boxes. While losing 20 pounds might be the goal, setting that goal really means that you’re committing to a process. This likely means eating less […]
Unsubscribe like crazy
Over the next few days, you’re likely to be inundated with emails from companies that you haven’t heard from in a while. It’ll be irritating to receive them all, but it’s a great opportunity — don’t just delete those emails, but take a few seconds to unsubscribe. Maintaining control of your inbox is an increasingly […]