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Focused Business Action
 
Simple strategies to get into action and grow your business
 
brought to you by Scott Lewis, MSW


 
Hi, 
 
It's been a really crazy time around here. I've been doing a lot of
traveling, from a training in Las Vegas to visiting family in
Houston and Minneapolis to attending my brother's wedding in
Norfolk, VA and my cousin's graduation in Portland, OR.
 
At the same time, I've been transitioning my business so that I can
offer you the Focused Business Action program at a greatly reduced
price. I've had to really work hard to keep focused on my business
while enjoying hanging out with family I don't see all that often.
 
Luckily I have many strategies at my disposal including the one
below to help me remember where I put things and what I want to
accomplish.
 
Warmly,
 
Scott
 
P.S I've got a special offer at the bottom of this newsletter for
those who want to get into action right away to grow their
business. Details are below.
 
P.P.S. Welcome to all the new readers who just joined from my old
subscriber list! You're going to love the resources you'll find
here to help you build your business. Enjoy!




Stop Losing Stuff

 
Do you often forget where you put things down?
 
Do you then waste lots of time looking for them?
 
For many of us life is full and can be one big blur.

    * You're not aware of where you put your keys down on the way
in the door to your home or office.
    * On your way out the door, you're thinking more about where
you're going for lunch then where you laid down that important
contract.
    * At the end of the day you're tired and have no desire to
think any more about work. You leave without writing down where you
left off, and as a result, the next morning have no idea what to
start off with. 

Here's a simple strategy I picked up as part of the wedding of my
first marriage. Even though the marriage wasn't so successful, I
did learn a ton. One of my favorite lessons I found in The Groom's
Survival Manual
 
The whole wedding thing has a way of getting out of hand, and the
book really helps a groom to...well, survive the whole hoopla. I
just gave a copy to my brother who is getting married this weekend
(Congrats, Jeff). Anyway, I digress. The book suggests that you
take a mental snapshot of the moments you want to remember during
your wedding and the accompanying hoopla. Otherwise, the whole
weekend goes by in a blur and that's how you remember it.
 
I was reminded of this recently when I was reading Thom
Hartmann'sADHD Secrets of Success: Coaching Yourself to Fulfillment
in the Business World. He talks about overcoming forgetfulness by
learning "Original Awareness."

"The first step in learning to remember things is to learn to
pay attention. As you set down your car keys, look for a moment at
the top of the kitchen counter where you're putting them, and take
notice of them there. When people can't remember things, it's most
often because they failed to pay attention in the first place. This
sounds self-evident, but it's really a powerful technique. If your
attention wanders in a meeting and you feel you might "misplace" an
idea or topic, ask for it to be repeated."

 
The next time you want to remember where you put something, take a
mental snapshot of it. Blink your eyes (like Samantha from
Bewitched) and take a "mindshot". You'll be amazed at how well the
image sticks in your memory allowing you to remember where you left
the important item.
 
 
What part of your business could most use this strategy? For those
who would like to comment about this article, feel free to do so on
my blog at
http://www.focusedbusinessaction.com/2009/05/stop-losing-stuff/.




Special Offer

 
Would you like personalized support to build your business? I've
got 3 spots available in my Focused Business Action program for
Diamond clients, and I'm offering a special to entice you to join.
 
This four month program will show you how to get into action and
grow your business to a new level. Whether you are struggling in
this economy or doing well (Yes, some are!), you can learn to
manage your time and your tasks to build a healthy and viable
business. I've been using these simple strategies for years to help
me stay in action and I'm excited to share them with you.
 
Here's the deal: Pay for 2 months of weekly private strategy calls
and I'll give you the third month at no charge (a $300 value).
 
Here's another deal: Starting August 1, the doors will open on a
brand new private section of the Focused Business Action website.
In addition to your weekly private strategy call, all Diamond
clients will have the opportunity to participate in each of the
following:

    * Focus Topic - a weekly focus to bring structure and intention
to your business-building

    * Action Workbook - personal assignments designed to keep you
in action to implement the week's focus 

    * Group calls over a conference line which you can join from
the comfort of your home or office.

        * Marketing Action Seminar - monthly live call with a guest
expert where you will not only learn simple strategies to promote
your business, but follow through

        * Group Coaching calls - twice a month meet with Scott and
a group of business owners to get support to achieve your goals

    * Focus Forum - members' area to interact with your peers,
share tips and successes, and gain valuable feedback from an
exclusive community of like-minded individuals

    * Master Mind - small-group conference calls where you will be
inspired, motivated, and held accountable for business-building by
your peers.

And to top it all off, I'll even give you a money back guarantee.
If you participate on our calls, follow through on your homework,
and don't find you are receiving the value you deserve, I will
refund that month's fees.
 
Call today before the 3 spots are taken and before this offer
expires on June 19. Your next step is to schedule a sample call
with Scott at 651.442.9181.




Are you a small business owner struggling to get into action and
grow your business? Find simple strategies at
http://www.FocusedBusinessAction.com.
 
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