Volume VIII, Issue 17
ISSN: 1544-6913
March 10, 2010
Chris King, Editor, chris@creativekeys.net
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IN THIS ISSUE
(1)
Theme – BELIEF(S)
(2) Three Articles
Featured This Week
(3) Creativity
– Remember that the Mind Can Only See What It Is Prepared to See.
(4) Powerful Presentations – BELIEF Is the Ignition Switch That Gets You off the Launching Pad
(5) Become an Outrageously Powerful
Presenter. Use Action and Your BELIEFS to Establish Credibility and Be in Demand.
(6) Storytelling
Power – As a Storyteller, Do You Feel Special?
(7)
Freelance Living – Believe in Creating Great Products For the Success of Your Business
(8) Letters and Feedback from You, Our Readers
(9) Who Is Chris King Anyway?
(10) Subscribe/Unsubscribe
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“It has always been my BELIEF that a man should do his best, regardless of how much he receives for his services, or the number of people he may be serving or the class of people served.” - Napoleon Hill, American writer
I chose BELIEF(S) as this week's theme, because with all of the new information I am receiving through the Internet, CDs, and books, I realize that many of my long time BELIEFS are being challenged and may not be accurate.
One example is my BELIEF about how to lose weight. For years I have told my fitness students that the answer is a five word phrase, “Eat less and exercise more.” Many of the current fitness gurus challenge this – both the eating part and the exercise part. I would probably dismiss their claims, except that there are plenty of people who have succeeded with the new approaches.
And then there is the rampant business fraud so prevalent in our society today. It seems that almost daily we read or hear about a well known executive and/or politician being questioned in court for shady practices. The products we have purchased and depended upon are being taken to task for known imperfections. What has become of ethics? And, who can we believe?
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(2) Three Articles Featured This Week
Visit
http://www.powerfulpresentations.net
to read, "How to Establish Credibility – One Detail at a Time.”
Visit http://www.storytellingpower.com to read "How to Plan a Program around Mystery Stories.”
Visit http://www.freelanceliving.com to read "How to Stay Flexible . . . Do Away with Superstitions.”
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(3) Creativity – Remember that the Mind Can Only See What It Is Prepared to See.
“Most executives, many scientists, and almost all business school graduates BELIEVE that if you analyze data, this will give you new ideas. Unfortunately, this BELIEF is totally wrong. The mind can only see what it is prepared to see.” - Edward de Bono, English psychologist
Edward de Bono is known for his creative work with the brain. He is the man who introduced mind mapping and studied how we think.
His above quotation is so true and insightful when it comes to our perceptions. How often have you had what you feel is the perfect idea? I know I have. You create an info product, a speech, a sales letter, an e-newsletter and are convinced that it will be a winner. Yet it bombs.
My advice to you is to always test, test, test. Run your great ideas by the people in your mastermind group and/or those whose opinions you trust before you devote all sorts of time to your perceived winner.
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(4) Powerful Presentations – BELIEF Is the Ignition Switch That Gets You off the Launching Pad
“If you BELIEVE you can, you probably can. If you BELIEVE you won't, you most assuredly won't. BELIEF is the ignition switch that gets you off the launching pad.” - Denis Waitley, American writer
I know that we have heard and read this thought many, many times already. But, I am repeating it because I so often hear others – and, in the past I have been there, too – expressing the negative of a goal or an intention.
For example , “I'll never be able to conquer the Internet. Computers are so confusing.” If you BELIEVE it, you are right. Or, “Everything I eat goes right to my hips or waistline. I will never be the weight I want to be.” A sure way to attract extra food and pounds!
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“America has BELIEVED that in differentiation, not in uniformity, lies the path of progress . It acted on this BELIEF; it has advanced human happiness, and it has prospered.” - Louis D. Brandeis, American judge “BELIEF consists in accepting the affirmations of the soul ; UNBELIEF, in denying them.” – George Eliot , British author “The thing always happens that you really BELIEVE in ; and the BELIEF in a thing makes it happen.” - Frank Lloyd Wright, American architect "He does not BELIEVE that does not live according to his BELIEF .” - Sigmund Freud, Austrian psychologist “Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and BELIEF in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who BELIEVE .” - Gail Devers, American athlete |
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(5) Become an Outrageously Powerful Presenter. Use Action and Your BELIEFS to Establish Credibility and Be in Demand.
If your dream is to become a powerful presenter (this is the number one skill for getting ahead in any career and/or business), you will be thrilled with my e-book and the bonuses (or deliberate bribes) that come with it.
Here’s what I’ve got: I have written the e-book, “How to Leave Your Audiences Begging for More.”
It will teach you everything you need to know to become an Outrageously Powerful Presenter. Whether or not your aspirations are to become powerful on the platform, or just to communicate powerfully day to day, you will now learn how to be known as a powerful communicator by reading and working through this e-book.
But you must devote nourishing time to the e-book and to others' presentations, along with your courage to use it to become outrageously powerful. Let it answer all of your questions and use it with the BELIEFS that you will become an Outrageously Powerful Presenter and set your goals, which will lead to credibility and being in demand as a speaker.
Go to: http://www.OutrageouslyPowerfulPresenter.com and give yourself the gift of superb communication skills. The perfect way to prepare for Fall and Winter!
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(6) Storytelling Power – As a Storyteller, Do You Feel Special?
“It is my BELIEF that we all have the need to feel special. It is this need that can bring out the best in us, yet the worst in us.” - Janet Jackson, American musician
Of course, I BELIEVE that all storytellers – whether or not we are still beginners – are special. Just think of all of the fun and joy you bring with you to a group of listeners. Our stories enchant, entertain, teach important lessons, and enrich. And, don't you ever forget it.
Yes, sometimes we face a group or fulfill a gig where we don't feel completely in sync with our listeners. It does happen to the best of us. Just remember, however, that all of us are special and possess special talents.
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(7) Freelance Living – Believe in Creating Great Products For the Success of Your Business
“A lot of companies have chosen to downsize, and maybe that was the right thing for them. We chose a different path. Our BELIEF was that if we kept putting great products in front of customers, they would continue to open their wallets.” - Steve Jobs, American businessman
I hope that the above quotation by Steve Jobs helps to sum up my reason and whole theme of this e-newsletter. What we BELIEVE deep down in our core sets the tone of our life and our businesses. There has been a great deal of “doom and gloom” in the media, at meetings, and at networking events.
However, when we as entrepreneurs BELIEVE in ourselves, our products and our capacity to succeed, our customers and clients will support us and “continue to open their wallets.
BELIEVE and go out and make it happen! Do let me know how you are doing!
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Letters and Feedback from You, Our Readers
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Who Is Chris King Anyway?
Chris King of Creative Keys loves what she calls her "Portfolio
Career." What is that, you ask? It is a life filled with a variety
of different careers. For Chris, it includes website design and development,
writing, professional storytelling, speaking, training, teaching group
fitness classes, desktop publishing and learning everything she can
about computers.
Her life is loaded with fun, passion, joy and love. If you want to find out more about how Chris can help you or your group,
e-mail chris@creativekeys.net or call
(216) 991-8428.
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