November, 2011

Virtual Moxie

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Moxie Tip 82: Struggle

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No one gets any prizes for going it all alone, getting it done all alone, or struggling. In fact, struggle shows a lack of discernment skills in that you aren't using resources to your advantage. Step into your administrative expertise. Ask for the help you believe you need, and then ask for more of it. . .

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Higher Standards Without Perfectionism or Burnout

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In October, I was delighted to participate in my friend Molly Gordon's Self-Employment Telesummit. Because I wasn't available during the live sessions (I was traveling), Molly and I did an interview that was then offered to telesummit participants. . During that interview, Molly asked me to tell her more about my oft repeating of "Your standards can always be higher," and to say more about how one might raise standards without perfectionism or burnout.

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Moxie Tip 81: Being Gone

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Even when it comes to something like your ezine or blog, be GONE for vacations and sick time. Your readers should be able to understand if you miss a day, are a day late, or if you choose to do as I have done the past two years during Q4 replacing my Tuesday posts with posts by guest bloggers. Yes; it's true that you can set things up to run in advance, so that things continue to flow during your absence, but consider what you're modeling by not being willing, within your own business, to step a

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Moxie Tip 80: Risk

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Raise your standard about being willing to be vulnerable with people in order to get your needs met. People can't support you if they don't know you need anything, and they won't support you if you seem impervious to being supported. Risk. I promise you won't burst into flames on the spot, and I promise people won't think less of you. In fact, I suspect they'll think more of you. .

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Moxie Tip 79: Singing Pigs

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"Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time, and annoys the pig.". I know you've heard that. But take a second and think about where it fits in the relationships you have with your clients. What are you trying to push that simply can't be pushed?

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If I Can't Get It ALL Done, Why Start?

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Another great Pick Anastacia’s Brain question… this one from Emma (thanks, Emma!!): Sometimes, I just can’t get started on anything. It’s as if there’s a mule inside me saying, “Since you don’t have enough time to get it all done, why start?”< Do you know any tips or tricks to get me past that place? I can certainly tell you what I do. And since you’re talking about getting off the dime (getting started and taking action) rather than how to get finished, this might be perfect for you, too!

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Moxie Tip 77:

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The more authentically you represent yourself to people who know you and know about you, the more likely you are to get good referrals from them. How can they make appropriate referrals if you're showing them someone else? ;). .

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