Sat.Apr 21, 2012 - Fri.Apr 27, 2012

Virtual Moxie

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What is Fit, and Why Does it Matter?

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. Jaime wrote to pick my brain : “Anastacia, yesterday's tip struck home for me. I don't want to struggle, or, as you said, "row against a strong tide." I'm not entirely clear about what that (fit) means. In what way(s) should there be “fit?” Do my clients and I have to be on the same page about everything?”. Great question! No one can ever be on the same page with another human about everything.

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Moxie Tip 159: Believe What You See

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Absolutely believe a person when s/he shows her/himself to you for the first time, and be rapidly guided accordingly. If you see red flags, “Oh, but.” never serves you. You can't change anyone, ever, and they won't change for or because of you. Trust what you see and experience.

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Moxie Tip 158: Struggle = Less Billable Time

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The more you struggle with people who don’t fit, the less free time and time to do billable work you have. At the first red flag, end the conversation graciously and move on.

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Moxie Tip 160: Spend More Time Initially

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Do more work on the front end of things with clients, to prevent running into problems, conflicts, etc., once the relationship begins.

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Moxie Tip 157: No Fit is No Fit

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No fit, is no fit. And trying to fight that is tantamount to rowing against a strong tide.

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