I had a full plate planned for today (as everyday, of course), but I accomplished less then half...
The day went by mostly with sending out assessments to my next week's workshop participants (Yes, yuppy!!! That's more than $1000.00 coming in from there and hopefully some more business).
I also sent out another notice for an account that owes me some $$$s + another account that owes me close to $1000.00 and they have not payed for close to three months - I hate it when that happens. I wish I could tell them to shove it and take their business somewhere else, but they are my biggest customer, at times ordering in the thousands of dollars. I wish I had 10 more customers like this. Yes, I'd age earlier due to stress, but I'd age in style.
Ok... I have to give myself some slack. No, I didn't accomplish much today, but I did go with the kids to a movie and shopping for shoes for them, and we did have some fun in the process... I'm always happy to put in some "daddy" time. And we just got back from Disney World, after a 4-day trip (my parents paid for it -- my broke ass couldn't pay for something like this [but still managed to spend about $300 of my $$$s too]). So today it was somewhat of a recovery day...
Tomorrow I have to put together the plan for my next week's presentation and prepare the manuals. Dang!!! I have to take them to the printer tomorrow, or else they won't be ready by weekend, right? Thanks for reminding me!
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Monday, July 02, 2007
Today's to Do...
- follow up on the July 16 workshop
- put together all materials and a plan for my september keynote
OK.... this was a weak attempt to record what I do duing the day...
The orange means that I completed it. I didn't even get started with the second one.
That's a major problem for us solo (") professionals (") that the phone rings, there are bills to pay, mailings to staff, long lunch, perhaps a nap... then the day is gone...
- put together all materials and a plan for my september keynote
OK.... this was a weak attempt to record what I do duing the day...
The orange means that I completed it. I didn't even get started with the second one.
That's a major problem for us solo (") professionals (") that the phone rings, there are bills to pay, mailings to staff, long lunch, perhaps a nap... then the day is gone...
Sunday, July 01, 2007
Slack off - or working hard..?
It might seem that I slacked off for a while... I got a 30-day gig sponsored by the United Way, training firefighters and cops. Two classes, alternating every other day (Tuesday through Friday).
The gig was about 50 miles away, but the one hour drive gave me a chance to catch up on some training tapes. I also took advantage of being in that community and I approached the school district and adult education to see if I can present some of my workshops for them. The innitial response was great, so maybe I'll get out something from these efforts.
Life is a bit stabelized; I'm making (together with my beautiful wife) enough to pay the bill and still have a good life. I thought I'd finish my book by my 40th birthday, but my birthday is around the corner and I can see that the book will not be finished. I became ok with it and I'll do my best to finish it before fall. I'm making really good progress on it, I just have to keep up with my system..., which, yes, I was slacking off on - but, hey, it was a bussy period.
The gig was about 50 miles away, but the one hour drive gave me a chance to catch up on some training tapes. I also took advantage of being in that community and I approached the school district and adult education to see if I can present some of my workshops for them. The innitial response was great, so maybe I'll get out something from these efforts.
Life is a bit stabelized; I'm making (together with my beautiful wife) enough to pay the bill and still have a good life. I thought I'd finish my book by my 40th birthday, but my birthday is around the corner and I can see that the book will not be finished. I became ok with it and I'll do my best to finish it before fall. I'm making really good progress on it, I just have to keep up with my system..., which, yes, I was slacking off on - but, hey, it was a bussy period.
Great, Great, GREAT NEWS!!!!!! Money is coming to the table!
Guess what!!?
Last week I got two gigs. I have to deliver one in July, the other one in September. Both pay in the thousands, and both are 3 to 4 hour long. This is how every week of my life should be; but at least one or two weeks a month. The challenge is, that one of them is a keynote speech, and I'll have to put some serious work into that one. Workshops are easy - I already have them downpacked. Keynotes are tough, 'cause.... well, you know... it has to be 100% original, funny, educational, inspirational... hey, you name, it's in there. But I guess for a few thousand $$$s anyone can put their mind to it. (and history has showed that I have no lack in charisma and humour, now I just need to add some good content to it).OK. Great news, ey?
How did I get them?
I presented a free presentation about 2 years ago at a HR managers event, and one of the HR managers approached me and said she'd be interested in having me speak to their employees (400+ employees). I've been working on that deal since then... and now it finally came to fruition.
The other one found me on the internet.
The organizer said that she searched for a long time, but I stood out most.Lesson: have a good website, with good content, professional look, and optimized for the search engines properly so people can find you easily.
Last week I got two gigs. I have to deliver one in July, the other one in September. Both pay in the thousands, and both are 3 to 4 hour long. This is how every week of my life should be; but at least one or two weeks a month. The challenge is, that one of them is a keynote speech, and I'll have to put some serious work into that one. Workshops are easy - I already have them downpacked. Keynotes are tough, 'cause.... well, you know... it has to be 100% original, funny, educational, inspirational... hey, you name, it's in there. But I guess for a few thousand $$$s anyone can put their mind to it. (and history has showed that I have no lack in charisma and humour, now I just need to add some good content to it).OK. Great news, ey?
How did I get them?
I presented a free presentation about 2 years ago at a HR managers event, and one of the HR managers approached me and said she'd be interested in having me speak to their employees (400+ employees). I've been working on that deal since then... and now it finally came to fruition.
The other one found me on the internet.
The organizer said that she searched for a long time, but I stood out most.Lesson: have a good website, with good content, professional look, and optimized for the search engines properly so people can find you easily.
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