Finding your Treasures What people, places and things are important to you? These are your treasures. Certainly your children or a spouse would make this list. Maybe it's a friend that always brightens your day with a phone call, or the Starbucks coffee girl that always remembers you when you walk in. Besides my own family, I love my church family. Anyone who shares their heart with me is special to me. This past weekend I led a women's retreat, and my heart was filled from all the wonderful women I met throughout the weekend. What places in your life bring you joy or peace? Maybe it's nature, a special room in your home, or a favorite restaurant. For me, when I lay down in my bed to read and relax, I feel blessed. My bed is soft, cozy and warm. What values strike a chord with you? Perhaps it is love, honesty or creativity. Or maybe it is adventure, peace, or intimacy. Connect with and protect those values in your life and you will experience richness.
The Precious Moments Everyday, there are moments in time that are just like pieces of gold. However, most of the time, we don't slow down enough to capture them. Yesterday, I had many of those moments. I watched my five year old perform silly tricks with silly names on the bed. I enjoyed moments of relaxation because I gave myself the gift of a housecleaner. While shopping for medicine at the drugstore, I realized the Easter candy was out. One of my favorite candies is Robin's eggs. I indulged and bought a bag - it only happens once a year! I marveled at my teenager's fashion sense. He is picking out his own clothes now, and I must admit, he has sharp taste. Gone are the days of shorts and t-shirts, and me telling him, "That doesn't match". Now, he meticulously selects the perfect pair of cargo shorts with a matching "Apt. 9" polo shirt. Slow down, take a look around, and savor those precious moments.
Identifying your Gifts and Talents Also, in your pot of gold are those gifts and talents God blessed you with. What are they? Maybe He gave you athletic ability or the gift to teach. Perhaps you are a wiz with numbers or you are good at building and constructing. Sit down and make a list of all your strengths and talents. Stretch yourself and don't stop until you have reached 50 strengths and talents within yourself. Next, ask three of your closest friends or family members to make a list of what they see in you. Chances are, they will see things in yourself that you don't. Now, instead of focusing on your shortcomings, you can focus on your gifts and talents.
Creating and Protecting Your Memories Everyday, we have the opportunity to create special memories. We can turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary day just by focusing on creating memories. The other day, my best friend sent me pictures of her three little girls all having a tea party at home. What did it take to create this memory? It took a little imagination, a lot of love, a few moments of time, and a digital camera. My five year old loves cars! One day I had an idea that truly excited him! We separated all his cars (and he has a lot of cars) by type of car and then took pictures of all the different categories?emergency vehicles, pick up trucks, sports cars, race cars, etc. Time goes by so fast, and if we are not proactive about creating these special memories, you'll miss them. So get out your creativity, a camera and a journal, and start filling your pot of gold.
Giving a Voice to Your Dreamer As memories represent the past, your dreams represent the future. What do you dream of being or doing one day? I talk to so many moms who have lost their ability to connect with what they love doing. It's not that the passions and dreams are missing - they are just buried. Maybe that critical inner voice has discouraged you from dreaming. Our dreams and passions give us hope and joy! Don't let that part of you die. I dream of becoming a popular speaker and inspiring moms wherever I go. I dream of owning a motor home one day and traveling all around the country. I dream of writing a book one day. I am passionate about reading, singing, and personal growth. Dig deep and find your dreams and passions that are lying on the bottom of your pot of gold.
Did you find your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow or is it right there with you? Focus on and have gratitude for all the important people, places and things in your life and your life will be blessed. Slow down and savor the precious moments that slip away when you are too busy to see them. Honor your gifts, talents and strengths by seeing them for what they are. Realize your pot of gold contains all your special memories, dreams, and passions. Dig deep and pull out those pieces of gold so you can live a rich life.
When looking at making money on the worldwideweb, and while considering different types of products & services, for example a physical or a downloadable, electronic product, the first thing that should strike a person is how to market your product. While possessing the clearest selling spiel, the best webpage layout, and the best maximum retail price, if you fail to market your merchandise no one will be there to discern your merchandise or buy them afterward.
Alice launched a web based proprietorship 4 years back. While settling on how to market her product, she proceeded to incorporate Google Adwords. She began finding out everything about Google Adwords. Accordingly, Alice purchased a number of electronic books on the subject Google Adwords. And boned up on everything she could learn about it.
As she went along with her internet venture, Alice came across eBay. She learnt that she could sell her products on eBay. Thereby, Alice switched from one marketing technique to another. In the four years when she was occupied with marketing on the net, Alice came upon pay-per-click campaigns, email marketing and building subscription lists, affiliate marketing, joint ventures, and forums posting, and blog posting, and submitting articles to directories.
At every turn, Alice learnt as much as she could about the subject matter being considered.
In other words, Alice was shown the full range of marketing techniques used in online marketing. Yet, around four years after starting on doing business on the Internet, Alice has little to show for her efforts. This is nowhere near her goals she had at the beginning.
Hence, the most important question is : What is the best way to market digital or physical products? To answer this question, you must answer the following probing questions:
1. How many hours are you able to spend? Daily? On Saturdays and Sundays? 2. Would you be willing to wait for infrastructure being established before you actually bring forth your offering in the marketplace? 3. How much funds can you sink in investing? 4. Can you repose a few weeks before you start making revenues? Or do you opt for profits at once? 5. Are you selling a product or service that you are an expert on? 6. Do you have enough knowledge about your goods to able to convince a potential buyer? 7. If not, are you willing to identify a niche where you know a lot? 8. Are you thoroughly aware of your major marketplace sufficient to develop products meeting their needs? 9. If not, are you willing to use analytical tools for comprehending the market under consideration? Do you have the perseverance to acquire knowledge of such tools? 10. Are you capable of reasoning things out? 11. Do you have research skills? 12. Can you employ the words to promote that are perceived as needs by target markets? 13. Would you consider writing online articles and blogs to build on your expert knowledge? 14. Do you have writing skills? 15. Otherwise, would you go in for a ghostwriter to write for you? 16. Do you have a number of good contacts professionally? Meaning do you connect well with people?
If you answer the queries given above honestly, the optimal method of selling your offering will become apparent. But the most important thing is to concentrate on a single technique, and derive all benefits from it before you begin on switching techniques. Dont chase several techniques, at the same time, like Alice mistakenly did. You will wind up empty handed.
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