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Casual Articles - Creativity & Entrepreneurship - Key Questions From My Students
Becoming a fighter pilot isn't something that happens overnight. It requires lots of time, dedication and perseverance if you want to be successful. A special type of person is required to join such an elite group. Funnily enough, most people think that becoming a fighter pilot is mostly about flying, when in fact that isn't the case. You also need to successfully train as an officer. So you're primarily an officer, even if you continue on to be a fighter pilot. Your primary job is to defend the USA against its enemies, and any career aspirations a
Or...do it yourself! When I’m at the stage when I know no one can write or edit something but me--when I know it has to come from me--then I discipline myself and set goals. I make a commitment to myself to type just 3 pages a day. I must abide by this, and then 3 pages seem a whole lot less than 300 pages. Tackle it in small steps. You’ll find you will
So you made your first attempt to run a small business but it didn't go so well? Not to worry... you have the rest of your life to do it all over again, and next time around you'll at least know what NOT to do. Here are some common obstacles that can sabotage a new business owner operating on a shoestring budget - and how to fare better the second time around.Ostacle 1. Lack of Funds. Bottom line, you need funds. How will you hire that designer without cash? What about office equipment? Most importantly, how will you retain a loyal
Thought for the day:
"It is not easy being an entrepreneur, but it is always rewarding. It takes great discipline, self-motivation, hard work and perseverance to achieve your dream. Never, ever give up! Live, love and fight for YOUR passion!" JJK
In my seminars and teleseminars I aways encourage my students to ask their most pressing questions. Not only do I love to help them by sharing my knowledge and insights, but I have discovered another secret. The student's questions are really a barometer of what is most important and currently on the minds of today's young entrepreneurs.
So I chose a few questions from my students to answer and share with you in this article.
Student Questions:
ADDA:
John, I have a problem focusing on ONE thing. I have many projects going on simultaneously, and several part-time creative business ventures. For example, one of my writing projects is a collection of poems from my departed brother. They are completed (long-hand) but need to be put on the computer and edited--and of course, published. I am a single mother and I fantasize that if I had two weeks of complete dedication to these projects, at least one or two would get finished! I need a system of time management. What would you recommend?
JJK:
Adda, the reason a project such as completing your collection of poems seems like a daunting task or is so overwhelming is because it’s just sitting there. And yet it is calling your sub-conscious or conscious mind to do something about it. Hire a high-school student for minimum wage, or ask a friend to volunteer one or two hours each day just to get it into the computer. You’ll be surprised how fast it goes. Also, others love to help you--especially if it’s a project of the heart. Give them a name mention in your book for their help.
A third party also brings a new perspective to a project, or a breath of fresh air that simply inspires you to move forward.
Or...do it yourself! When I’m at the stage when I know no one can write or edit something but me--when I know it has to come from me--then I discipline myself and set goals. I make a commitment to myself to type just 3 pages a day. I must abide by this, and then 3 pages seem a whole lot less than 300 pages. Tackle it in small steps. You’ll find you will
There is a simple technique you can use to start activating that Money Magnet inside you. I will start by briefly repeating a technique that was explained in a different article. It will be for the benefit of those who never read it. Then, I will present an alternative technique in case you have a subconscious barrier using the first method.THE UNIVERSAL LAW OF ATTRACTIONIn one of her books titled "The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity", Catherine Ponder stated something worth remembering, "The ungrateful never prospers''. According to
So I chose a few questions from my students to answer and share with you in this article.
Student Questions:
ADDA:
John, I have a problem focusing on ONE thing. I have many projects going on simultaneously, and several part-time creative business ventures. For example, one of my writing projects is a collection of poems from my departed brother. They are completed (long-hand) but need to be put on the computer and edited--and of course, published. I am a single mother and I fantasize that if I had two weeks of complete dedication to these projects, at least one or two would get finished! I need a system of time management. What would you recommend?
JJK:
Adda, the reason a project such as completing your collection of poems seems like a daunting task or is so overwhelming is because it’s just sitting there. And yet it is calling your sub-conscious or conscious mind to do something about it. Hire a high-school student for minimum wage, or ask a friend to volunteer one or two hours each day just to get it into the computer. You’ll be surprised how fast it goes. Also, others love to help you--especially if it’s a project of the heart. Give them a name mention in your book for their help.
A third party also brings a new perspective to a project, or a breath of fresh air that simply inspires you to move forward.
Or...do it yourself! When I’m at the stage when I know no one can write or edit something but me--when I know it has to come from me--then I discipline myself and set goals. I make a commitment to myself to type just 3 pages a day. I must abide by this, and then 3 pages seem a whole lot less than 300 pages. Tackle it in small steps. You’ll find you will
Even when you have planned your list, it may still be difficult to determine which names are the best ones to contact for the day. I like to look at the last time I contacted them and if it is longer than 60 days, the name gets closer to the top of my list. Once I have looked at all of the lists, I will have sections of 30-60-90 days. I like to make a mix of best-customers to customers that only give me some business and also at least one where the customer went elsewhere. The bulk of the calls should be where you are doing most of your business. Custom
JJK:
Adda, the reason a project such as completing your collection of poems seems like a daunting task or is so overwhelming is because it’s just sitting there. And yet it is calling your sub-conscious or conscious mind to do something about it. Hire a high-school student for minimum wage, or ask a friend to volunteer one or two hours each day just to get it into the computer. You’ll be surprised how fast it goes. Also, others love to help you--especially if it’s a project of the heart. Give them a name mention in your book for their help.
A third party also brings a new perspective to a project, or a breath of fresh air that simply inspires you to move forward.
Or...do it yourself! When I’m at the stage when I know no one can write or edit something but me--when I know it has to come from me--then I discipline myself and set goals. I make a commitment to myself to type just 3 pages a day. I must abide by this, and then 3 pages seem a whole lot less than 300 pages. Tackle it in small steps. You’ll find you will
The entrepreneur starting a business is extremely busy. Inspired by the dream of escaping the 9-5 work week, it is common for entrepreneurs to put in 100+ hour weeks during the startup phase. Every effort is made to ensure a profitable business in the future—from creating a catchy name to building the perfect product to orchestrating an effective marketing campaign. But in this flurry of activity, there is a strong propensity to forget something extremely important: building business relationships with other people.This tendency is fu
A third party also brings a new perspective to a project, or a breath of fresh air that simply inspires you to move forward.
Or...do it yourself! When I’m at the stage when I know no one can write or edit something but me--when I know it has to come from me--then I discipline myself and set goals. I make a commitment to myself to type just 3 pages a day. I must abide by this, and then 3 pages seem a whole lot less than 300 pages. Tackle it in small steps. You’ll find you will
Well lets get to the reason why you haven't yet, maybe it's because you don't trust half the bull you see online, maybe it's because you don't dare loose your hard earned money, maybe you want to but don't have the time.Sure there are many reason's why you don't dare. So lets lay down the bottom line on why you should.Reason#1 The potential for anyone to become rich is almost 100%Reason#2 There are so many new markets and products to sell online competition cant keep up.Reason#3 Think there's to many pe
Or...do it yourself! When I’m at the stage when I know no one can write or edit something but me--when I know it has to come from me--then I discipline myself and set goals. I make a commitment to myself to type just 3 pages a day. I must abide by this, and then 3 pages seem a whole lot less than 300 pages. Tackle it in small steps. You’ll find you will probably exceed 3 pages each day, but you will certainly feel high self-esteem and be proud of yourself because you accomplished your goal of 3pages a day! In no time you will be finished and all the poems will be entered!
LANA:
How do I choose the best intellectual properties when I have so many of them?
JJK:
First of all be THANKFUL that God has blessed you with so much creativity and so many great ideas! Don’t fret about this; put the excess to good advantage. For example, if you have about 10 titles for one book, choose the best one or two, and then use some of the other titles for chapter headings.
Next: Make a list of your intellectual properties and then prioritize. Take the ones that really stand out or resonate with you, and trust your intuition. Ask an expert in this particular area for advice. Some of the questions to ask are: Which one would have the most impact? Which one can I start now, considering my current financial resources? Which ones are unique? Sometimes an intellectual property can seem to be different from everything else in that category that is on the marketplace, yet it can bear many similarities with products or services that are already being marketed and consumed.
Finally: Also ask yourself—and this is very important: which ones resonate with the pulse of society or consumers at this time? Timing is everything so chose the one that is HOT now and has the potential to grow exponentially in the coming years!
DEANNA:
Can people still steal my idea after the person has signed a non-disclosure form?
JJK:
They certainly can! But you have WRITTEN proof that’s dated, that proves the timeline of your idea and when the individual first saw it. If there is a copyright or trademark infringement or suspected infringement, contact a trademark or copyright lawyer immediately.
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