Virtual Moxie

JULY 13, 2021

The post Moxie Tip #2: Spare Time appeared first on AssistU. Consider the time precious, and fill it with what matters to you. Don’t create spare time and fill it with more work. Instead, do what you love, always, in all ways.

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Virtual Moxie

AUGUST 31, 2021

The post Moxie Tip #9: Focus on Your Own Stuff appeared first on AssistU. The world needs what you know how to uniquely offer. Don’t get confused by what’s going on around you. Your best work is the work that’s right in front of you.

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Virtual Moxie

JULY 1, 2021

The post Moxie Tip #1: Focus on Plan A appeared first on AssistU. Fully commit to where and who you are, to the people and things in your life. And see what magic shows up in the knowing that comes with time, and the intimacy that grows out of the knowing. And please let us know what you find.

UPS 221

UPS 221

Virtual Moxie

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The post Moxie Tip #23: Leadership appeared first on AssistU. Truly successful Virtual Assistants lead in a variety of ways: in their profession, with their clients, and in changing the way the world works. No matter where you are in your VA journey, you can always be a leader for someone else.

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Virtual Moxie

JULY 27, 2021

The post Moxie Tip #4: Communication appeared first on AssistU. If you’re worried that something you’ve done (or not done) will upset your client, not communicating will just make it worse. No matter what you need to say, communicate what needs to be said quickly.

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Virtual Moxie

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The post Moxie Tip #17: Push/Pull appeared first on AssistU. First do what YOU want, and then attract the clients who think that’s terrific. Pull is far easier than push.

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Virtual Moxie

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The post Moxie Tip #22: High Quality Life appeared first on AssistU. You’ll find that it’s always better to create something that’s meant to guide you openly, rather than something that’s meant to keep you separate.

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Virtual Moxie

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The post Moxie Tip #16: Building Trust appeared first on AssistU. You should be able to have a reasonable amount of trust built with any client inside of 30 days. If you don’t, consider that one or both of you may have chosen unwisely.

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Virtual Moxie

AUGUST 3, 2021

The post Moxie Tip #5: Communicate Quickly appeared first on AssistU. What do you think is a reasonable expectation for clients to have of you? What would you want to be able to expect from others? Be sure to offer no less than that.

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Virtual Moxie

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The post Moxie Tip #15: Saying No appeared first on AssistU. You can’t please the world all the time, but you can and should please yourself. Saying no to things that don’t fit for you (for whatever reason) is a very good way to say yes to yourself, and to craft a business and life you adore!

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Virtual Moxie

JULY 20, 2021

The post Moxie Tip #3: Being Away appeared first on AssistU. When deciding, think about the distinction between the words “depended on,” and “dependent on.” ” Choose what you want for yourself, and let that guide your action.

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Virtual Moxie

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The post Moxie Tip #13: Model Your Ethics appeared first on AssistU. One of the hallmarks of a terrific and successful Virtual Assistant is not only having great ethics, but modeling them for her clients. Isn’t leading great? :).

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Virtual Moxie

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The post Moxie Tip #14: Respect Resource Limits appeared first on AssistU. It’s easy to understand that you should be careful about spending the clients money (one of the resources), right? But be as careful with a client’s time, energy, emotions, community, and intellectual capital because they all have limits.

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Virtual Moxie

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The post Moxie Tip #19: All Things to All People appeared first on AssistU. You can’t be all things to all people. To try is to set yourself up for failure. Instead, take the time to figure out who you are, what you want, and what you offer. Then go after it!

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UPS 130

Virtual Moxie

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The post Moxie Tip #18: Running the Show appeared first on AssistU. Run your business; don’t let it run you.

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Virtual Moxie

JULY 7, 2021

The post Moxie Tip #1: Focus on Plan A appeared first on AssistU. Fully commit to where and who you are, to the people and things in your life. And see what magic shows up in the knowing that comes with time, and the intimacy that grows out of the knowing. And please let us know what you find.

UPS 130

UPS 130

Virtual Moxie

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The post Moxie Tip #20: The Life You Want appeared first on AssistU. Decide where your business fits into the bigger life picture. Always tuck your work around your life, rather than tucking your life around your work. Your life matters more.

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Virtual Moxie

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The post Moxie Tip #11: Play to the Strong appeared first on AssistU. So play to the strong (those who are ready and able to make use of what you have to offer), not the weak (those who seem to need what you offer, but aren’t really ready to accept what you can do for them or make good use of it).

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Virtual Moxie

APRIL 10, 2013

Moxie Tips' . – Sydney J. It’s impossible to move in the direction of what you want while staying with what you don’t want. You can’t steal second base while keeping a foot on first.

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Virtual Moxie

APRIL 14, 2013

Moxie Tips' Stop concerning yourself with what someone else will think of you and what you do, and start concerning yourself with what you think of you and what you do.

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Virtual Moxie

MAY 17, 2012

Have you taken my short, one-question survey about how you like your Moxie Tips? For this reason, it's patently untrue to tell the world that clients don't have to pay for your benefits. The truth is they do--but only a very small part of the total. If not, you can read about it here , and then: click here to take the survey.

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Expenses Training 100

Virtual Moxie

APRIL 25, 2013

Moxie Tips' You can''t do that too often before your self-esteem has taken such a hit that you have no personal power left. Care about your self enough to say what''s true for you. People who matter will understand. .

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Self Esteem 100

Virtual Moxie

MAY 13, 2012

Have you taken my short, one-question survey about how you like your Moxie Tips? And always be more committed to the well-being of the relationship than you are to being right when there’s an challenge. If not, you can read about it here , and then: click here to take the survey. Pretty please? :).

UPS 100

UPS Training 100

Virtual Moxie

APRIL 7, 2013

Moxie Tips' If she has an ongoing cash-flow issue, it’s not smart for your business to continue to work with her, because she''s contracting for work she''s not sure she can afford. That''s a recipe for disaster for her. Don''t get caught in it.

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Virtual Moxie

APRIL 23, 2013

Moxie Tips' Second, to offer may seem like the kind thing to do, but consider that, maybe, what the client needs is to learn to manage her own business, on her own.struggles and all. Don''t take away the learning and growth experiences she.

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Virtual Moxie

APRIL 4, 2013

Moxie Tips' It could be that the client has forgotten a promise to pay you in a certain way. It could be that the client believed you two made a different agreement about when she’d pay you. But finding out, and resolving things, starts with a conversation.

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Email UPS 100

Virtual Moxie

APRIL 18, 2013

Moxie Tips' Sometimes, the best "support" you can be for another is in not doing anything overt to help, and just showing up as the successful business owner you are. That, alone, can be very inspiring and motivating for others!

UPS 100

UPS 100

Virtual Moxie

APRIL 17, 2013

Moxie Tips' It’s difficult to know what you want to do or where you want to take your business if you don’t know who you are.

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Virtual Moxie

APRIL 24, 2013

Moxie Tips' For anything else that comes along, have the courage and commitment to what you know you need to do to say no to them rather than trying to bend time in order to say yes.

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Virtual Moxie

APRIL 11, 2013

Moxie Tips' If you feel it in your body--possibly as dread or procrastination, or even illness--resolve to move away from the person or thing bringing it up for you, even if it means letting a client go.

UPS 100

UPS 100

Virtual Moxie

APRIL 21, 2013

Moxie Tips' It''s easy to think, "Oh. my poor client, how hard it must be for her to be holding it all together when some of her own clients have had to step away from working for her. I''ll be nice and offer to lower my fee (or not raise it when I had planned to)." But don''t offer. Wait to be asked for that help.

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Virtual Moxie

APRIL 9, 2013

Moxie Tips' That makes no sense when you can invoice via email and she can print your invoice on her end. Don’t be a “yes” person. Think for yourself and go with the outcome that’s best for your business.

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Email 100

Virtual Moxie

APRIL 16, 2013

Moxie Tips' When you and your actions make you happy, they will attract like-minded people, who will enjoy you and be more enjoyable for you than anyone who thought you and/or what you were doing was off in some way.

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Virtual Moxie

MAY 7, 2012

I've been doing the daily Moxie Tips now since my birthday last July , and I've gotten feedback from people who love getting a "bite" of Moxie every day, and from others who wish I didn't send one every day. If four Moxie Tips and one longer post each week seems right on, I'll keep doing it.

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Virtual Moxie

APRIL 28, 2013

Moxie Tips' If you notice yourself talking about your work in terms of what you "have" to do, shift that, and start talking about what you "get" to do. The shift is from duty to delight, from resentment to gratitude. And it will make a huge difference in your practice and your life.

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Virtual Moxie

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The post Moxie Tip #12: Check Your Ethics appeared first on AssistU. No one likes to deal with people whose ethics are lacking. How high are yours? For instance, would you know a conflict of interest if you saw one? And do you have a standard for how to deal with one when it shows up?

UPS 26

UPS 26

Virtual Moxie

MAY 15, 2012

Have you taken my short, one-question survey about how you like your Moxie Tips? Know who you are, what your business standards are, and then live them. Stand for something, or fall for anything. If not, you can read about it here , and then: click here to take the survey. Pretty please? :).

UPS 100

UPS Training 100