OUTBOX TIPS
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Best of O.Ross OUTBOX Tips...
August 2010
8/2/10
- Be You
There’s something about you that’s a commodity. You and your entity are valued based on
that unique trait that’s admired by others. When you second guess your talents you offer a disservice to your value
and subsequently your brand. Identify You. I listened to a phenomenal speaker last week that reinforced, if you’re building
your brand and “You”.com is not a part of it, you’re missing the boat.
Identify You – Build You
– Be You!
July 2010
7/8/10
In speaking with a business associate yesterday afternoon,
he said something that really made me mull over his words. I asked his reasons behind an awesome initiative we’re tapping
into. Among several motivating statements, he said “I’m taking back my time”. I admired the assertiveness
of “taking”, the ownership of “my”, and the acknowledgement
of the precious gift of “time”. Well Said (OM)!
7/5/10 Creativity – An Entrepreneur’s Precious Commodity!
In your journey of discovering who are you, your business, and your vision, your creativity is a precious
commodity.
“Your
mind is just like a parachute, it only works when it’s open.” It is not about more effort or more capital.
It’s about the quality of your radical thinking & the backbone to act on it. Having an open mind does not mean having
an easily impressionable mind, but rather it’s the ability to consider the merit behind the information around you and
assessing its benefit to you.
One hour of increased brain activity via thinking or experiencing new stimuli can make you smarter,
more energetic, more creative, more sociable, and more open to new experiences and ways of thinking. Here are a few known
ways to stimulate creativity: (1) Read backwards or upside down (2) memorize the numbers of PI, (3) increase physical activity
& challenge the limits of your body, (4) Learn how to spin your pencil around your thumb, (5) try new foods, (6) travel,
& (7) see movies out of your normal genre.
June 2010
6/18/10 Entrepreneur Tips: "The Promise of Accountability:
What does it take to make change stick in our lives? We all want to improve & grow, but actually following through is
another thing. Many external consequences are imposed 2 keep our actions in check; from church to the law. But what keeps
u accountable internally? Don't simply make a choice; make a decision & stick to
it. Tell the world & hold yourself responsible."
6/8/10 - Branding
What's
in a name? Branding is so important from the onset. Rushing into a permanent decision may bring about regret. Think... Does
your business name speak to your purpose? Can you grow with it? Does it give a confusing message? It's not just a name, it's
your brand.
