Foot in the Door Technique
I'll simply request that you watch the video. It tells it as good--if not better--than I can. I will sum it up this way: If you want to ask someone for a big favor or a big purchase, then ask them for a smaller one first. For example, if you want someone to buy a high-ticket coaching program, you first ask them to buy a small report. Once they say "Yes," they will be … [Read more...]
Unhappy? Smile!
It sounds counter-intuitive, doesn't it? Unhappy? Smile! WTF? Are you serious? Damn skippy! We often think that smiling is the result of being happy. But it’s actually a two-way street. People DO smile when they are happy. But try this the next time you’re sad: SMILE! Smiling can actually make you happier than you currently are. It’s true. Watch the video to … [Read more...]
How to Remember a Name
A lot of people think I’m cocky or arrogant. And they’d be right J But many folks think I’m like that because I don’t say much at parties. Wait, I’m not in college any more. They’re not parties. They’re “dinner parties” or “social gatherings.” Whatevs. The reason I don’t say much is because I hate meeting people. And it’s not because I dislike people (well, I kinda … [Read more...]
What Is a Should-Less Day and How to Use It
We live utterly crazy-busy lives. We wake up in the morning, rush to suck in some breakfast and coffee, get dressed, jump in the car, and go to work. Once there, we're faced with 259 emails, half of which are "urgent", and a boss breathing down our necks. You need a "Should-Less" day If you have kids, multiply the stress level by 4, and you know what I'm talking about. And … [Read more...]